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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 562
Posted By abdon

There are a few things you can look for that,...

There are a few things you can look for that, even if you don't know the brand, you can tell the quality level and approximate age.

As somebody stated stem shifters, not a good sign. The rear...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-31-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By abdon

There was a change of heart, which happens. It is...

There was a change of heart, which happens. It is back up for sale!

As I was chatting with the prospective buyer I pulled this crank I was willing to sell. It should be period correct for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By abdon

I would have not gone that route. ...

I would have not gone that route.



There is a gauge to make sure your derailleur is straight, it is the bike itself being straight. You measure any misalignments against that. If you look from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 929
Posted By abdon

I wanted to play but I can get over the scenario....

I wanted to play but I can get over the scenario. I found a NOS warehouse of unopened, boxed-up 1979 Schwinn's. What does it matter to me what they were worth when whomever bought them, put them...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 225
Posted By abdon

There is always a limit. Remember the...

There is always a limit.

Remember the Tickle me Elmo doll a bunch of Christmas ago? It was the toy to have, they ran out, and a few stores auctioned off the last one on the spot. A lady spent $2k...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By abdon

Push comes to shove the price is worth the...

Push comes to shove the price is worth the groupset and it comes with a complementary Pinarello frame for easy transport.

If I was thinking about getting this bike, price would not be the dominant...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 87
Posted By abdon

Dura Ace AX SL-7321

I have never seen these in the wild. The mount cutout suggest a very sharp oval tubing?
...
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By abdon

I feel emotional pain from longing every time I...

I feel emotional pain from longing every time I remember my many years touring Tohoku. Obanazawa, Yamadera, Sendai, Towada lake, Shimokita peninsula, I wish I could have it all again.

OP, I would...
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By abdon

I used to book my rooms in Japan through...

I used to book my rooms in Japan through Agoda.com. Posh places in Tokyo, ryokans deep in the north, capsule hotels in Hokkaido, cheap hostels, it booked them all there.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By abdon

You got dibs! I'll go this evening and will...

You got dibs!

I'll go this evening and will let you know what I find.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By abdon

At the time Shimano was trying to establish the...

At the time Shimano was trying to establish the parts as a groupset. That dyna sys was a crass attempt at making their crank/pedals incompatible with the rest of the market. I'm guessing that they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,740
Posted By abdon

Yeah, if that happened it happened after it left...

Yeah, if that happened it happened after it left the builder. It doesn't look like it was custom-built for that purpose.

The side picture on post 11; if you look at the amount of clearance on that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By abdon

I remember the day my daughter, then a teenager,...

I remember the day my daughter, then a teenager, gained a new appreciation for Mixte bikes. The week prior I had crashed my beloved touring bike and while waiting for a new frame I converted our...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By abdon

Super clean 1st generation Deore derailleurs

These are super nice, with quite a bit of history to them. Shimano, after setting up the stage to take over the road bike groupset with the Dura-Ace, decided to do the same with the then-popular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 428
Posted By abdon

The f*? No! Oh, wait, that's for the OP....

The f*? No!

Oh, wait, that's for the OP. Sorry, I get easily triggered :}
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,740
Posted By abdon

It doesn't have enough clearance, if it was built...

It doesn't have enough clearance, if it was built for touring there would be more space there. The brake calipers are short reach as well. Is that a Huret Duopar back there? I would venture to say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 428
Posted By abdon

If it doesn't do it for you it doesn't do it for...

If it doesn't do it for you it doesn't do it for you, that's pretty much it.

While my advice would be to get rid of it, If you want to have your cake and eat it too the only unique part of that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 410
Posted By abdon

I see the bike has front and rear derailleurs and...

I see the bike has front and rear derailleurs and a crank. Unfortunately I can't tell what they are, what condition they are in, or if they were even original to the bike, because the pictures are of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By abdon

Depending on your neck of the woods they could be...

Depending on your neck of the woods they could be worthless but for the brooks saddles. Where I am they are. You could take some time to scan your local listings on FB Marketplace and Craigslist, see...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,032
Posted By abdon

Here, say a $200 bike could go for anything...

Here, say a $200 bike could go for anything between $0 and $200. It is not unusual for somebody to ask $500+ for them but those are the ads you see posted forever. The longer you scan and wait, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 491
Posted By abdon

Finally cleaned, but not detailed. The darn dry...

Finally cleaned, but not detailed. The darn dry grease crust was extra hard; it fought for every inch of the bike. Chain ended up being scraped link by link. But worth the effort as it was the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,032
Posted By abdon

You would be amazed at what I have found for $60....

You would be amazed at what I have found for $60.


We can ask him, he's right here on this thread.

My only point is that there is much better bang for the buck. If you need transportation,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,032
Posted By abdon

That's even worse, he really has to make this...

That's even worse, he really has to make this decision count ;)

The ****astic bike I'm sorting out for somebody (daughter's friend). In a heartbeat I would have recommended a Schwinn sports over...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,032
Posted By abdon

Yes, they are great for learning, but beyond that...

Yes, they are great for learning, but beyond that it is not about 'worth', it is about reality. If I picked every single $50 80's bike I saw, in short time my entire property of 1+ acre would be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-27-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,032
Posted By abdon

Mid-level and even some higher-end bikes of the...

Mid-level and even some higher-end bikes of the time are dirt cheap nowadays. Back then anything with stamped dropouts was an entry-level cheap bike. Well, if the better stuff is dirt cheap now,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 491
Posted By abdon

I'm glad to say it is in much better shape than I...

I'm glad to say it is in much better shape than I expected. The guy I bought it from said it pretty much spent the last 35 years in the garage. It was extremely grimey but once that started coming...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 491
Posted By abdon

I'm picking it up in a few hours. It sounded like...

I'm picking it up in a few hours. It sounded like a done deal but you know how fickle Facebook marketplace transactions can be.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 491
Posted By abdon

I still would like to get an idea of value. My...

I still would like to get an idea of value. My thing is mostly touring bikes and a bit of the early mountain bikes (the era with straight top tubes, lugged frames, and lugged forks).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 491
Posted By abdon

The square taper bottom bracket and rear...

The square taper bottom bracket and rear derailleur hanger would suggest mid 70's. It has a sticker with "Campione del mondo 1966", but that's because this was the year they won the world...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 491
Posted By abdon

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the...

Dang it, in a moment of weakness I texted the dude. I figure he would first-come-first-served me but he agreed on the spot... I guess I'm taking a drive tomorrow.

I'm guessing I'll catch and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 491
Posted By abdon

Bottecchia

I have too many bikes, this one is too far away, and I'm sure it is not going to last. But check out what $105 bucks buys you nowadays!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,463
Posted By abdon

You have no idea the ****astic stuff I have...

You have no idea the ****astic stuff I have messed with just for the joy of messing with it. ****, not long ago I spend 3 days dissolving a stuck seat post in lye just so I could donate the frame to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 523
Posted By abdon

Suntour Superbe had some, double line of slots...

Suntour Superbe had some, double line of slots for better speed :) I think Universal also has them, but I remember those more for the "Universal" and diamond pantographed front.

And if you have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-08-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By abdon

Can't see the pic but the early 520's sported 27"...

Can't see the pic but the early 520's sported 27" tires. It would depend on the year. Less likely, somebody could have downgraded a 700c bike with 27" rims but that would be odd.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-07-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By abdon

The domed fork shoulders are trippy. If I didn't...

The domed fork shoulders are trippy. If I didn't have a gazillion other projects and wanted to turn this frame into something else I would hope to get it for $25... To me anything but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 775
Posted By abdon

"Limits" are a squishy thing. I rode for myself....

"Limits" are a squishy thing. I rode for myself. If I shaved 5 minutes in my good old bike, I got better. If I shaved 5 minutes because I got me a titanium bike with the best parts in the planet, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 207
Posted By abdon

Trade 56cm specialized expedition with S&S for 54cm

Frame/fork/headset only.

Long shot but I figure it could not hurt to ask. Does anybody here has a 54cm Specialized Expedition with S&S couplers that is a hair small for them, willing to trade for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By abdon

I know... That's why I'm considering modifying...

I know... That's why I'm considering modifying the frame. Usually I would be squeamish about messing with a vintage frame but if I can't source the correct fork... Finding a suitable lugged Tange...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 401
Posted By abdon

Centurion Pro Tour 15, frame no fork

I should get rid of this frame before I fall down another rabbit hole...

Back in the day, this was a highly regarded touring bike of their generation, Sheldon Brown had a very high opinion of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,704
Posted By abdon

Gosh, you were right! A while back I did a 650b...

Gosh, you were right! A while back I did a 650b touring conversion for my daughter, a Panasonic MC 7500 that was perfect for her once I sourced 165mm cranks. For whatever reason I kept thinking that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-19-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,491
Posted By abdon

I dared to say that they were not all that bad...

I dared to say that they were not all that bad and a dude went into a hissy fit because I was being off-point, irrelevant, gratuitous, and off-topic.

Personally, I don't like V brakes but that's...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,704
Posted By abdon

Sorry, no; my daughter is not getting a Miyata...

Sorry, no; my daughter is not getting a Miyata 1000 before I do. :twitchy:

How much would you want for it? Is it frame only?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,518
Posted By abdon

You think you got it bad? I have bikes not even...

You think you got it bad? I have bikes not even my size that don't want to let go.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,491
Posted By abdon

I saw the comment and found it hilarious. I see...

I saw the comment and found it hilarious. I see he is still salty about somebody in a vintage bike forum daring to say rim brakes are fine. The way he kept doubling and tripling down was adorkable.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 659
Posted By abdon

I'm not familiar with how much bikes and bike...

I'm not familiar with how much bikes and bike paraphernalia go for in your area but there is a good chance you are not going to get another $100 offer for that set.

If you spend a lot of time...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,704
Posted By abdon

Robvolz, that's super cute. Sadly I'm hoping for...

Robvolz, that's super cute. Sadly I'm hoping for something with cantilever brakes.

By the way i'm finally getting ready to put some work on the Expedition I got from you. I need to redo the wheels...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,704
Posted By abdon

I thought I did... She's 5'2" so on a...

I thought I did...

She's 5'2" so on a straight tube around 48cm, or the smallest frame most vendors had.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,704
Posted By abdon

either of those in 48cm would be tempting,...

either of those in 48cm would be tempting, specially if it has a lugged fork. I think the Bianchi had an oddball sizing; according to my notes (tagged as unverified) the smallest size was 49cm them...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,704
Posted By abdon

WTB: tiny touring frame/fork

My daughter wants a gravel bike, she's into vintage and touring, so while the easiest thing would be to do a non suspension early mountain bike, I figured it would not hurt to ask here if somebody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,174
Posted By abdon

This is actually not bad at all and I appreciate...

This is actually not bad at all and I appreciate it. Doesn't hurt to ask, don't mind if I say no. At least I am not going out of my way to meet you at your convenience instead of going straight to...
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