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Posted By zukahn1

Needs a lot of work but I ran a half dozen or so...

Needs a lot of work but I ran a half dozen or so random bikes through based on memory and current prices and they all seem about right.. Yet most who would use it would think the prices are low....
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Posted By zukahn1

This frame does look like it well present well in...

This frame does look like it well present well in person with a little wax and detailing. I suspect you may do better at the swap to someone who likes can see this nice frame in person than online....
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Posted By zukahn1

I would guess $1200 or so on a local sale and it...

I would guess $1200 or so on a local sale and it will likely take a while to sell. I would leave the parts the same they are vintage model correct optional parts for a 70's Paramount likely put on...
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Posted By zukahn1

Needing tires I would say $70 or so if everything...

Needing tires I would say $70 or so if everything else works good including the lights and generator. There isn't much of a market for step through 3 speeds but this look to be in fairly good...
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Posted By zukahn1

The higher end Nishikis, while really nice...

The higher end Nishikis, while really nice riders, don't get much collectible value. Not as nice ride wise better-known French and Italian makers from the same time frame seem to get more collectors...
10-20-24, 03:27 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

There was a nice break in the weather today...

There was a nice break in the weather today between snow storms in the 50's today in Fairplay CO. Took a short ride on the bike trail between Fairplay and Alma on the Trek 4300 which is working out...
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Posted By zukahn1

Yes, the ride would be basically the same since...

Yes, the ride would be basically the same since the fork and rear chainstays are the same on most models and there is only a slight variance or none. nicer Tange tubing from this era was all pretty...
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Posted By zukahn1

I come across a dozen or so decent similar...

I come across a dozen or so decent similar dumpster or curb bikes a year in Fairplay CO most of which I save give a basic service to and make safe to ride then donate to one of the local charity...
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Posted By zukahn1

I would guess around $300 or so as a whole bike...

I would guess around $300 or so as a whole bike while really nice you won't get good extra value for your upgrades unless you part it out completely.which can be a lot of work for a somewhat...
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Posted By zukahn1

I would say your best to sell a bike like this...

I would say your best to sell a bike like this locally through Craiglist or facebook as said. These really are not high end or pricey enough to be worth trying to sell online and ship the shipping...
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Posted By zukahn1

Great deal if the seller would have bothered to...

Great deal if the seller would have bothered to wash the bike and take good pics they could have sold it for 4x the asking. price. I like finding bikes in good but dirty condition with bad pics they...
10-07-24, 08:43 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Pretty sure these took a 26.6 SR alloy post...

Pretty sure these took a 26.6 SR alloy post originally.
10-06-24, 06:00 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

I know it may seem a bit cheesy but if on the...

I know it may seem a bit cheesy but if on the cheap one can put a long travel set of linear pulls on these with good pads and get great breaking with 27's or 700c's with most levers.. Some long...
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Posted By zukahn1

Most mixte's were lower end like most step...

Most mixte's were lower end like most step through bikes. There were nicer ones built but they are pretty hard to find in the US since most were sold in Europe. Since these were recreational utility...
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Posted By zukahn1

I would question this how much would it really...

I would question this how much would it really cost the shop on a slow day to put new bar tape and cables on the bike and freshen it up. Which would add a hundred or more to it's shop value tells me...
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Posted By zukahn1

The first one is a bit nicer since it looks to be...

The first one is a bit nicer since it looks to be a lot 70's early 80's that has had the wheels and some of the components upgraded. It is worth well more than $20 and with a little work should make...
09-28-24, 06:56 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Pretty sure these had a 16mm low profile head...

Pretty sure these had a 16mm low profile head with 9mmx1.00 bolt threads. You can fudge the head size with a washer if you get the bolt thread size correct on replacements.
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Posted By zukahn1

Not sure of value but that is one big frame with...

Not sure of value but that is one big frame with some pretty aggressive geometry. What size is it it looks 65cm with a tight wheelbase?
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Posted By zukahn1

I think you did well if you found a buyer for the...

I think you did well if you found a buyer for the lot. A lot of these may have been vintage repo's since Schwinn used stencils paint back in the day on a lot of these model's rather than decals but...
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Posted By zukahn1

One can post pics in a gallery and readers here a...

One can post pics in a gallery and readers here a can view them before the 10 post 72 hour restrictions. As for value I would guess a little on the higher side $400-500 a lot will depend on how nice...
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Posted By zukahn1

!'m pretty sure it is a 26.4 JIS which ran a...

!'m pretty sure it is a 26.4 JIS which ran a little more correct to size so I would measure and go with a 26.2 and likely go with a little bit long 26.2 and put s bit more length in the seat ...
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Posted By zukahn1

I would say consider grouping them buy likely...

I would say consider grouping them buy likely year and selling them as art work as is in lots. While the decals will not likely work on a bike the art is really good and can be copied scanned,...
09-26-24, 04:38 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Nice warm weather for Fall low 70's with clear...

Nice warm weather for Fall low 70's with clear skies here in Fairplay CO with the Aspens at peak color. Took a ride to Bear Creek road in Pike forest to get some Aspen pics. about 15 miles round...
09-25-24, 06:08 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Actually checked the numbers the frame numbers...

Actually checked the numbers the frame numbers are TBI-0A-06 then lower C53GL214 which seems to indicate a Taho Tawain built in 2006 sold as 2007 limited model. The fork is is 2000 z5 made in 1999...
09-24-24, 06:31 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

+ 1 As far as I know the Trek Kenisis Alloy forks...

+ 1 As far as I know the Trek Kenisis Alloy forks never had safety issues. I will say the ride quality was a bit sub par for this level bike so a lot were swapped out for carbon for a better ride...
09-24-24, 05:51 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Not sure what year or were this frame was built...

Not sure what year or were this frame was built guess I will have to get the serial and codes off the bb and look it up to know can likely verify by the paint scheme which looks to be 2008-2010,...
09-24-24, 12:59 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

The Bomber while not quit right for the bike is...

The Bomber while not quit right for the bike is real nice in that you can adjust it and do minor service with a bicycle hand pump and a lightly oil.
09-24-24, 11:24 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Trek 4300 MTB budget buiuld completed.

Got my recent budget build for the year completed this weekend. A Trek 4300 MTB picked at a local thrift for free got it built up as pretty good beater for less than $50 out of pocket. Was more work...
09-23-24, 09:17 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Took short first cold ride of fall yesterday to...

Took short first cold ride of fall yesterday to look at fall colors around Fairplay it snowed over night then cleared up so a lot of color with snow on the mountains and places. Took the recently...
09-20-24, 04:20 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Actually got the posts on the bike today and got...

Actually got the posts on the bike today and got the brake setup works pretty good. But the somewhat short wheelbase and high bb seem to cause it to dive skid a bit on hard braking. All in all...
09-18-24, 05:36 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

I found a pair that will work in of all places...

I found a pair that will work in of all places one of my junk parts bins these are off a 90's rock shock fork but close enough to work threads are a bit long but that's easily corrected and I can get...
09-15-24, 05:55 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

The aspens have started to turn around Fairplay...

The aspens have started to turn around Fairplay CO this week. Took a short ride on the back roads with the recently built budget almost no cost Trek 4300 MTB a bit of a beater but it rides OK.
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09-09-24, 01:02 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

Apparently these are tough to find pretty much...

Apparently these are tough to find pretty much have to order them from a overseas seller and pay $30 plus shipped for a pair and then you might not get the right bolts. It seems to get parts for...
09-09-24, 09:17 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

I'm looking for the brake post bolts for v or...

I'm looking for the brake post bolts for v or canti brake with m6 x 1 mounting thread and standard V post canti studs that look kinda like these.that screw into the fork.
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Posted By zukahn1

Very good condition good riding they go for about...

Very good condition good riding they go for about $200 in the current market which is way down from there high point during the fixey second bike boom in the early 2000's when some were going for...
09-08-24, 07:00 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

V post bolts for older Marzocchi Bomber Air Fork?

Looking for a couple bolts for a older smaller sized thread screw in brake posts for a older Marzocchi Air fork to ,complete older beater MTB build. Tried Amazon they sent me while speced right they...
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Posted By zukahn1

As a bit of a follow up I did end up doing some...

As a bit of a follow up I did end up doing some work on the bike more issues than I thought at firs, have ended up changing out the saddle, grips, stem (wrong length), pedals for cheap ones work...
09-05-24, 09:20 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

Those are for lights and second bottle cage and...

Those are for lights and second bottle cage and pretty much came with the bike OEM.
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Posted By zukahn1

Love the bullet nose adjustable stem which does...

Love the bullet nose adjustable stem which does confirm the date to 54-58 and mostly original. I'm a bit out of my realm on pricing this one but great looking true survivor condition should help...
09-04-24, 05:58 PM
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Posted By zukahn1

A bit low but saved from a actual dumbster Huffy...

A bit low but saved from a actual dumbster Huffy Scout 24" not much but after patching the tubes and giving it minimal service and stem change the original stem was screwed up. All works good after...
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Posted By zukahn1

I would think starting at $1200 local sale or...

I would think starting at $1200 local sale or here on the BF's around the Holiday's you can always go down a bit for actual sale if it doesn't sell you can list it a bit higher when prices go up....
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Posted By zukahn1

Very nice bike I would consider holding off...

Very nice bike I would consider holding off listing it till late November bikes like this seem to sell better during Holiday season in a lot of markets.
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Posted By zukahn1

If one keeps it I would suggest setting the...

If one keeps it I would suggest setting the original wheel set with tires a side keeping them and putting a nice set of clencherss on it with modern tires for riding.
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Posted By zukahn1

Nice bike looks to be in great shape pretty much...

Nice bike looks to be in great shape pretty much ready to ride other then aged tires original is nice but not with nearly 40year old tires, which you may want to change for a new ones to help value....
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Posted By zukahn1

While it sounds odd the exclusive to Schwinn at...

While it sounds odd the exclusive to Schwinn at the time welded and bounded over frames were lighter, stronger and had smother look than classic brazing. They just didn't catch on likely because...
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Posted By zukahn1

I was thinking about taking the nicer parts and...

I was thinking about taking the nicer parts and wheels off the bike and swapping them out for basic close to original stock parts which I have and setting it up with some basic v brakes to make a...
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Posted By zukahn1

That is because as some one has custom setup it ...

That is because as some one has custom setup it with a pedal extender on the drive side this could be problem as this type extender can be stuck to the crank. So take it in consideration still a...
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Posted By zukahn1

Also the tires that look good are toast one had a...

Also the tires that look good are toast one had a hard blow out before the end of this short ride.
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Posted By zukahn1

Trek 4300 with a lot nice non-original parts.

Thoughts on this Trek 4300 circa 2008/2010 MTB with a bunch of higher end none original correct components that I got from local thrift for free. Did a mini service and took it for a ride for some in...
08-19-24, 08:27 AM
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Posted By zukahn1

I know it's for show but on bikes this nice the...

I know it's for show but on bikes this nice the poorly done cheap zip ties and black tape just kinda seem wrong.
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