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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,749
Posted By bargainguy

Sometimes the little prongs that seat over the...

Sometimes the little prongs that seat over the end of the "noodle" (bent hollow metal tube) get deformed in a way that prevents the whole shebang from releasing like it's supposed to.

In the pic...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-24-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 546
Posted By bargainguy

There isn't much of a market left for rim brake...

There isn't much of a market left for rim brake road bikes with 1" threaded steerers anymore.

I'm with cb400bill on this one as far as a complete bike price. You can possibly do better by parting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 665
Posted By bargainguy

About a decade ago, I built up a Terry Solstice...

About a decade ago, I built up a Terry Solstice bike for the missus. 24" front wheel & 700c rear.

On the positive side, the 24" wheel provides very zippy steering. It's a bit of a shock if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By bargainguy

You can stick an oven thermometer in the bed to...

You can stick an oven thermometer in the bed to get an idea of what kind of heat you're dealing with.

Prolonged exposure to heat will melt everything into a mess. I once bought a bike where the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By bargainguy

Tern Bike Rail Theft from Los Angeles Port

https://bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2024/08/16/be-lookout-thieves-steal-container-tern-bikes

43 bikes total were stolen according to the report: 33 HSD P5i e-cargo bikes (none had a battery)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 861
Posted By bargainguy

Oldest trick in the book. Got a bag, want a bike...

Oldest trick in the book. Got a bag, want a bike to go with?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2,746
Views: 174,144
Posted By bargainguy

57cm Shogun Alpine GT Touring, $200, Milwaukee FB

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/809263661359356
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 591
Posted By bargainguy

I travel with my Bike Friday folding bikes. They...

I travel with my Bike Friday folding bikes. They travel in standard size suitcases and I reassemble the bike once I get to my destination.

When I'm reassembling a bike in a hotel room, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,249
Posted By bargainguy

So in my mind, a click-type torque wrench is just...

So in my mind, a click-type torque wrench is just a finely calibrated spring. The idea is to take all the spring tension out if you're not using it. Otherwise the concern is that it will "set" at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,249
Posted By bargainguy

Not necessary to zero out electronic transducers....

Not necessary to zero out electronic transducers. As Duragrouch stated, there is no mechanical strain as with click-type. I could leave it at maximum torque (20 Nm) and it wouldn't make a bit of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 74,619
Posted By bargainguy

As an aside: Maybe a decade ago, I went to a...

As an aside: Maybe a decade ago, I went to a book-signing event for GP's Just Ride when it came out.

My take on him was that he was doing the book tour under mild protest to appease the publisher,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-03-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By bargainguy

Didn't read the other thread intentionally. ...

Didn't read the other thread intentionally.

If you can go buy a new A-line with warranty for an extra $100, why are you even considering this one?

I think your real question -- the one you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-03-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By bargainguy

Had to read the FB post to get additional info. ...

Had to read the FB post to get additional info. It's a 3-speed hub.

$900 shipped means maybe $800 for the bike. That's kinda low for the 3-speed variant.

In my neck of the woods, I can't get...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-01-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By bargainguy

...bump...

...bump...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,249
Posted By bargainguy

Torque wrench: I've been using a Topeak d-Torq...

Torque wrench: I've been using a Topeak d-Torq for over a decade.

This is an electronic transducer as opposed to click/dial or beam. I've used all three types. I like electronic the best. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,143
Posted By bargainguy

So your "alternative hypothesis" is Granny was...

So your "alternative hypothesis" is Granny was running a burglary ring, enlisting the help of her daughter and the "real estate" business front, and dealing in stolen goods?

Just want to be clear....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,143
Posted By bargainguy

The 80-year-old lady was the original owner with...

The 80-year-old lady was the original owner with all the original paperwork in her name. Nice try.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,143
Posted By bargainguy

A decade ago, I drove 800 miles each way to...

A decade ago, I drove 800 miles each way to purchase a Bike Friday Tikit folding bike.

Owner was an 80-year old lady who advertised on Craigslist. Shipping was not an option.

I arranged to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,550
Posted By bargainguy

You might want to look at Origami. They have...

You might want to look at Origami. They have quite a following here, and the owner contributes regularly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2,746
Views: 174,144
Posted By bargainguy

$21 Cannondale R400, SW Michigan FB

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/299441873192570
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2,746
Views: 174,144
Posted By bargainguy

Park Tool lot, $4500, Chicago FB

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/494059829774287
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-21-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By bargainguy

bump...

bump...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-20-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,868
Posted By bargainguy

It all depends on what sells in your market, and...

It all depends on what sells in your market, and what doesn't.

If you're trying to sell 3-speeds in your market, but not getting any hits, try cutting your prices in half.

This will tell you a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 559
Posted By bargainguy

https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/swallow.html ...

https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/swallow.html

The overall shape, rivet placement and rails look the same.

I have seen Swallow knock-offs in the past. There is no way to verify from just the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 559
Posted By bargainguy

Looks like a Brooks Swallow.

Looks like a Brooks Swallow.
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
07-17-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 355
Posted By bargainguy

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,636
Posted By bargainguy

Can you do this? Sure. Is it a good idea? ...

Can you do this? Sure. Is it a good idea? Probably not.

You are the customer bike shops love. Old bike needing refurbishment with the latest and greatest parts, but you want someone else to do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2,746
Views: 174,144
Posted By bargainguy

All the GW auctions I've seen work like this: ...

All the GW auctions I've seen work like this:

1. You can ask questions and they try to get back to you within 24 hr.

2. You can't inspect an item before bidding or purchasing.

3. You have...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
07-09-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By bargainguy

Not on ebay anymore, otherwise I would. Thanks!

Not on ebay anymore, otherwise I would. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 619
Posted By bargainguy

I had a white Kestrel EMS frame with a frozen...

I had a white Kestrel EMS frame with a frozen American Classic seatpost that had been like that for a decade. Carbon frame with an aluminum seat tube insert that had oxidized with the seatpost stuck...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-07-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By bargainguy

When our round tube aluminum Treks were stolen...

When our round tube aluminum Treks were stolen way back when, we replaced with 2200 series Trek as above.

It didn't take me long to figure out I'm a bigger fan of the previous gen.

Round tube...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
07-06-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 257
Posted By bargainguy

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. Thanks.
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
07-05-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 201
Posted By bargainguy

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. Thanks.
Forum: Folding Bikes Marketplace
07-05-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 595
Posted By bargainguy

Withdrawn. Thanks!

Withdrawn. Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-04-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By bargainguy

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/tape3_79ecdaabf8c155c3ecf74cdde54d664cbec860f3.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2,746
Views: 174,144
Posted By bargainguy

? '85 Chrome Mongoose Biplane Fork $40 Milwaukee FB

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3905674623090394
...
Forum: Folding Bikes Marketplace
07-04-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 167
Posted By bargainguy

Withdrawn. Thanks!

Withdrawn. Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-04-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By bargainguy

FS: Brooks Brown Leather Handlebar Tape $50

Brooks brown leather handlebar tape. Includes two rolls plus end plugs.

Ebay sold prices are typically $60-85. Selling for $50. I pay paypal, you pay shipping. CONUS only please.

Thanks...
Forum: Folding Bikes Marketplace
07-03-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By bargainguy

Withdrawn. Thanks!

Withdrawn. Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-02-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By bargainguy

Item sold, thank you

Item sold, thank you.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-28-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By bargainguy

The Voyageur line ended in '91. This bike is...

The Voyageur line ended in '91. This bike is from the last two years of production in Charcoal Metallic....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By bargainguy

In the '76 Trek brochure on p.4, there's a pic...

In the '76 Trek brochure on p.4, there's a pic which clearly shows the seat tube Trek decal as individual letters, not a contiguous decal.

That's the way I remember the very first Trek models. By...
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