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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,969
Posted By natloz

Bianchi Nyala

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-07-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

I sold mine as a frame with seized post and got...

I sold mine as a frame with seized post and got some money for it. My friend recently battled one out, basically ended up snapping it off with dry ice, then used a long hand saw to cut it out and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-07-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

I don't think it was a mistake, just a missed...

I don't think it was a mistake, just a missed opportunity. I still made money considering I was into it for about $75.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-07-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Yes, I would agree!

Yes, I would agree!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-05-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

one of the Apollos was purchased and then listed...

one of the Apollos was purchased and then listed for $400 by someone else a week later if that gives you any indication of what goes on here! I am ok with it because i made my flip, not sure how they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,282
Posted By natloz

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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All cleaned up and tuned, new cables, new bar tape,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

I am also happy I sold every bit of it so I am...

I am also happy I sold every bit of it so I am not collecting anything indefinitely. The product is moving...although slowing...still sold out.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

To summarize, I didn't get rich, but did ok and...

To summarize, I didn't get rich, but did ok and am happy considering every bike in the lot had its challenges:

Stripped two bikes for parts to fix others in this bunch (Nishiki and Roadace) and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,282
Posted By natloz

photos of crank arms ...

photos of crank arms
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,282
Posted By natloz

T-Mar, do you know what the F with the circle is...

T-Mar, do you know what the F with the circle is on the lever?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,282
Posted By natloz

Great information, piece by piece it comes...

Great information, piece by piece it comes together! Awesome to actually see the original adverts. When I get a chance I will see if there is a date on the backside of the crank arms or any markings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,282
Posted By natloz

here are some more closeups ...

here are some more closeups

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,024
Posted By natloz

There are different housing and cable diameters,...

There are different housing and cable diameters, also I think that gear housing is different as well. I am not saying this is the issue, but are you sure everything is rated to work together? I know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,282
Posted By natloz

What is this brake called?

Just got a made in Japan Cobra road bike and this is the first i have seen these brakes with an uncommon brake pad. Please shed some light on my dark tunnel! I paid $30 for this find.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,931
Posted By natloz

Good advice, the spindles are a much harder alloy...

Good advice, the spindles are a much harder alloy then the cranks typically and less likely to be the item damaged.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 38,090
Posted By natloz

I use an environmentally safe product called "Oil...

I use an environmentally safe product called "Oil Eater", works well. Dilute 1/10 with water and then soak the parts. After scrub lightly and rinse with water....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,931
Posted By natloz

Seems like your square taper crank is no longer...

Seems like your square taper crank is no longer square and there is rotation happening when tightened. Can you take a photo of the inner square of your crank to see what the shape is?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By natloz

I would think the B screw would rotate if...

I would think the B screw would rotate if tightened to pull that away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,115
Posted By natloz

Complete, time to ride

The bike is complete at $40 total. Just got the grips in mail today....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By natloz

I agree, open up the shifter, and squirt with...

I agree, open up the shifter, and squirt with penetrating oil (WD-40), work the little pawls until smooth, then apply a little bit of oil to the pawl. Sounds gummy to me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-20, 08:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,360
Posted By natloz

No idea on comparisons as this is the first one I...

No idea on comparisons as this is the first one I started using and am pleased enough to continue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,115
Posted By natloz

covered ...

covered

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-20, 08:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,360
Posted By natloz

I can't speak to other de-greasers, but this "Oil...

I can't speak to other de-greasers, but this "Oil Eater" is great. Environmentally safe, cleans up greasy bike parts, derailleurs, plastic components very nicely. Can be used for a ton of things,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,360
Posted By natloz

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Before, sorry i don't have a closeup
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,360
Posted By natloz

I bought some de-greaser called "Oil Eater" and...

I bought some de-greaser called "Oil Eater" and my old sticky hoods went from sticky blackened white to decent white hoods in a few minutes of soaping up with the stuff and then rinsing off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,082
Posted By natloz

Also, threaded freewheel hubs will have a degree...

Also, threaded freewheel hubs will have a degree of wobble due to the fact they are threaded, and it could also be that your wheel is not perfectly round, but has a high or low spot vs being true to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-24-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Some call it being at the right place at the...

Some call it being at the right place at the right time!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,115
Posted By natloz

Rust paint applied before upholstery ...

Rust paint applied before upholstery

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-20, 09:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Needed parts to fix a few of the other bikes so...

Needed parts to fix a few of the other bikes so picked the hi-ten over and have a buyer coming to pay $60 for this today, listed as a great bike to build an SS or fixie with horizontal dropout - Made...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

I will update as they sell, in the last few weeks...

I will update as they sell, in the last few weeks sales are slowing as families start thinking about return to school and fall preparations, this is probably the last big batch i will flip before the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 10:22 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,115
Posted By natloz

Found a white Pleather vest in closet to use for...

Found a white Pleather vest in closet to use for seat, going to use the angle grinder to wire off some of this rust!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

I do what I can, but to your point it is not an...

I do what I can, but to your point it is not an exact science. A lot of people don't get down to the component level group-sets in their ads. I saw a Fiori Modena that looked near identical within...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By natloz

Good call, so breaks happening where it enters...

Good call, so breaks happening where it enters and leaves the frame ports.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Just looking at comparatives, the Apollo's seem...

Just looking at comparatives, the Apollo's seem to sell for more than the Fiori's...so I base it off of local comparatives and the repair costs for the spoke.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 11:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

I sold one a few weeks ago with a broken spoke,...

I sold one a few weeks ago with a broken spoke, wasn't worth it to me to fix and they were happy with the bike and were going to get the spoke repaired. It is about weighing things out and being...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By natloz

If I understand correctly, the outer housing is...

If I understand correctly, the outer housing is broken where it enters a brazed on cable-stay? I think this is normal over time as cables break down over time. You could consider a high-end Shimano...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Great investigative talent. I am from Canada...

Great investigative talent. I am from Canada (more specifically in Edmonton, AB). The bike market here has been good, although the super cold winter is fast approaching. Sales are still good, but...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Here is where I disagree, unless you don't value...

Here is where I disagree, unless you don't value your own personal time, money and knowledge.

Buyers want a ride-ready bike, so none of these bikes would qualify as-is. Our knowledge of how to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

I got an offer within 12 hours of listing for...

I got an offer within 12 hours of listing for $300, but I countered with $350...I have decided that is my target price. In my experience where there is one buyer so quickly there are more so best to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Hopefully a bit of the former and a LOT of the...

Hopefully a bit of the former and a LOT of the latter! lol
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

They definitely seem like a decent build quality....

They definitely seem like a decent build quality. Easy to fix and get road worthy, and they look great when polished up! I always liked Kuwahara BMX bikes as a kid!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

The Fiori is for sale now. It does have 700c...

The Fiori is for sale now. It does have 700c tires on it. Is missing 1 spoke on back wheel which i have indicated on the ad, have it listed for $275 for a quick sale hopefully. Replace all shifter...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-19-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Will let you know how it turns out, I price lower...

Will let you know how it turns out, I price lower than those in the area, and work my way down weekly by $25 per week till I get a hit.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-19-20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Interesting call on the Suntour VGT, I am rather...

Interesting call on the Suntour VGT, I am rather new to the vintage world so the value of specific components is unknown to me. I am starting out with a price of $425 for the bike to see if I get any...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-19-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

First flip ready. Went after the easiest fix...

First flip ready. Went after the easiest fix first!
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-18-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

The 4th bike is a Nishiki

The 4th bike is a Nishiki
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-18-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,501
Posted By natloz

Great lot of bikes find today

Someone dumped a collection on me for $315 today, pretty excited to fix and flip
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-15-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,932
Posted By natloz

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,115
Posted By natloz

Tires on and pedals

Cleaned frame and wheels, new tires on and new pedals on. Next grips and seat recover...$20 total so far!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-14-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,586
Posted By natloz

Decided to keep it for myself, Been busy blacking...

Decided to keep it for myself, Been busy blacking out pieces...stealth mode, just waiting on new hoods!

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