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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

It is 80's Huffy with cheap Chi-Yang roller cam...

It is 80's Huffy with cheap Chi-Yang roller cam brakes and bunch of oddball parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Really cold day today below zero in the morning....

Really cold day today below zero in the morning. Warmed up to the mid 20's took a ride up to Alma on the bike path about 15 miles round trip. The path was somewhat clear still a snow and ice in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 262
Posted By zukahn1

If splurging for a new wheel set I would also go...

If splurging for a new wheel set I would also go with the wheel master Sun M13,s there available from several sights online....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-23-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 282
Posted By zukahn1

It is a really great from with a lot of history I...

It is a really great from with a lot of history I wouldn't part with it for the current market price of $125-150 with bad paint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 973
Posted By zukahn1

Can't say for maker but the late 80's tubed OS...

Can't say for maker but the late 80's tubed OS chro-mo Speicilized stuff was made in Tawain by Giants pro section all the stuff I have seen from this era is pretty good to great. As for tuning it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Still going with long under wear two pairs of...

Still going with long under wear two pairs of socks jeans a hoody and jacket.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Nice and sunny today but still cold below zero in...

Nice and sunny today but still cold below zero in the morning and only 30 or so later in the day. Took the Nishiki SS out for a nice short local ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 652
Posted By zukahn1

Great looking work to to let you know the...

Great looking work to to let you know the originals were faux leather lace up pull overs not real leather lace OEM pretty much unitaniam unless you can find a nice full set off a doner bike or pay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,556
Views: 174,516
Posted By zukahn1

Another shockingly cold day today -10 early in...

Another shockingly cold day today -10 early in the morning here in Fairplay got sunny and did warm up to about 30 in the sun. So only went on short ride on the SS Nishiki now 45 years old frame and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-18-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 821
Posted By zukahn1

On this one I would be inclined to tear it down...

On this one I would be inclined to tear it down completely treat the rust clean up and touch up the original paint and clear coat the frame even though it would be more work than just powder coating...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-17-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 278
Posted By zukahn1

I would say about about $300-350 tops you see...

I would say about about $300-350 tops you see this level Canondale's going for $200-300 in good condition fairly often in most markets. It seems there are a lot of them out there that haven't been...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-17-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 821
Posted By zukahn1

I would agree with cleaning it up treating the...

I would agree with cleaning it up treating the rust some and get it mechanical sound and riding it some to see if you like it then deciding what to do.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 307
Posted By zukahn1

If everything is good and it is actually just a...

If everything is good and it is actually just a small ding the price is out of question the resto mod does look to be nicely done. For a facebook person to person sale the price seems a bit high I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Somewhat nice day today but the streak of bad...

Somewhat nice day today but the streak of bad riding weather and road conditions here in Fairplay Colorado continues and looks like it will continue for another month or so. Went for just a short...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Fairly nice weather yesterday so I got some...

Fairly nice weather yesterday so I got some different tires on my Schwinn Mesa GSX so I could ride it, ended up going with some lesser 2.30s cruiser nobbies out of my parts bin a bit big but they...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 634
Posted By zukahn1

I would say $300 or so in your market looks great...

I would say $300 or so in your market looks great nice job cleaning it up. As a minor note the tires are mounted backwards and should be remounted and switched front to back. The one thing I would...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-28-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 404
Posted By zukahn1

The nubs were for clamp on wheel adjusters common...

The nubs were for clamp on wheel adjusters common on 30-50's race bikes for helping with quick wheel changes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Still cold with snow and ice a lot of snow the...

Still cold with snow and ice a lot of snow the past few weeks there was a bit of brake in the weather with this afternoon some dry pavement and dirt still a lot of packed snow, ice and mud also....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Another not so great riding day but I will take...

Another not so great riding day but I will take it after nearly 90 in a row. The pics will pretty much say it all.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 394
Posted By zukahn1

You did OK for $5 the semi nice tires tubes are...

You did OK for $5 the semi nice tires tubes are worth more and the wheels look OK. Also what is your size this small women's bike for 5'2 ,. So limited marked at best.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-17-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 550
Posted By zukahn1

Nice looking bike but as others have said IMHO...

Nice looking bike but as others have said IMHO the brake bar setup is somewhat bad . While paint brush the paint is well done and the pinstriping is exceptional and the clear coat is nice l. If all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

First day in a couple weeks tough weather and...

First day in a couple weeks tough weather and tough times for me but I will ride any Sunny day in Colorado. Took the SS speed Nishiki with snow tires which is actually a great packed snow bike.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By zukahn1

It looks to be a 91/92 GT Pantera AL based on the...

It looks to be a 91/92 GT Pantera AL based on the funky top mounted U-Brake and paint OK but nicer 90's hard frame a bit heavy.. Considering condition with easy to spot issues bad tire. likely bad...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By zukahn1

The issues that hold price down on bikes like...

The issues that hold price down on bikes like this are the cheaper disk brakes and suspension fork which don't age well and can cost more than the bike is worth to fix or replace.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

First day in couple of weeks that it was warm...

First day in couple of weeks that it was warm enough to ride safely a lot of snow cover and ice but above freezing. Went for a short ride on local roads most of the trails and bike path are pretty...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-20-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 473
Posted By zukahn1

This is one of GT's lesser models being mid...

This is one of GT's lesser models being mid school from the 90's as presented in very good serviced condition I would guess $450 on a local shop sale and $600 on Ebay. I would say advertise it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-14-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,493
Posted By zukahn1

Very nice looking bike I haven't seen one with...

Very nice looking bike I haven't seen one with the plum crazy two tone. paint with chrome rear and fork before very nice looking As for size I would say it is a 54 with a fairly short wheelbase and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-12-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,300
Posted By zukahn1

The quick release for these brakes was on the...

The quick release for these brakes was on the front levers oem which have been changed so you have a couple options add a secondary quick release to the cabling, deflate the tire or losen remove a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Short local Sunday ride today the roads are in...

Short local Sunday ride today the roads are in bad shape in a lot of places and the trails are pretty much a no go. Nice weather though 40's and sunny not much wind.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-07-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 815
Posted By zukahn1

It's a really nice bike I would say $500-600 to...

It's a really nice bike I would say $500-600 to the right buyer. But it will likely be a tough sell that takes awhile and some patience to move the market for large road bikes with DT shifters is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

First snowy cold ride of the new year only a...

First snowy cold ride of the new year only a couple miles to town and back foot or so of snow and no plowing with the Monday holiday.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Took my now pretty much annual Christmas ride...

Took my now pretty much annual Christmas ride pretty OK temps in the 30's but with a lot of wind and chill factor. So I kept the ride short and local only a few miles in about an hour had to slow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Another short Sunday ride with the SS Nishiki...

Another short Sunday ride with the SS Nishiki which seems to have become my Sunday rider to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Just a couple short coll day snow rides on the SS...

Just a couple short coll day snow rides on the SS Nishiki turns out the Huthinson pro cross tires I got for a couple bucks are great on snow.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-05-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By zukahn1

+1 I would tend to agree other than the bars ...

+1 I would tend to agree other than the bars nothing real special . I would be more for $200-250 nicely cleaned up presented considering condition yet nowhere near the $500 mark for reference in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Short cold windy snowy first of real real Winter...

Short cold windy snowy first of real real Winter ride. Just a bit of riding locally on back trails and roads.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-27-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By zukahn1

One thing you may want to check close when going...

One thing you may want to check close when going over the frame is the SR seat post may be one size off .2mm or so too small.since the frame has been worked on and modified at least some it is a very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Nice short Thanksgiving day ride on local trails...

Nice short Thanksgiving day ride on local trails back roads fairly nice weather in the 40's with no wind.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-24-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 906
Posted By zukahn1

I would agree based on parts it is a 75/76...

I would agree based on parts it is a 75/76 several of the parts were only on bikes from these years. Also I'm pretty sure this color pink with chrome drops fork ends was offered for just a couple...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-21-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 519
Posted By zukahn1

It's a early 90's bottom end model for Trek as...

It's a early 90's bottom end model for Trek as indicated by the steel bars stem and cheap resign pedals yet for $60 for 2 complete bikes it seems a good deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 362
Posted By zukahn1

The similar cranks I have worked on from that era...

The similar cranks I have worked on from that era run 125 or so effective spindle length I believe they spec 125.5 as the charts show. If you running the standard size small chain ring a modern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

First day with above freezing temps in over week....

First day with above freezing temps in over week. Sunny and in the 40's took a easy going Sunday ride to Alma and back on the SS Nishiki about 15 miles round trip with 600 or so feet climb going up....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-16-22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By zukahn1

This crank is likely a little cheaper $150 or so...

This crank is likely a little cheaper $150 or so to the BMX crowd which is softening up a bit because it's slightly swagged version with the spider made separate then connected to the crank. As for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-07-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By zukahn1

I have found recently when looking for good basic...

I have found recently when looking for good basic MTB or 700c gravel tires that a lot of the popular models are out of stock on nearly every site.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Got nice break in the weather for a few hours...

Got nice break in the weather for a few hours today so I fixed a flat on the Schwinn Mesa GSX and took a ride to Thompson park and did part of the Tie-Hack trail before it gets snowed over till next...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-04-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 475
Posted By zukahn1

On these most of the value is in the hubs which...

On these most of the value is in the hubs which if in real good shape with nice vintage sewers go for $150-200 a set. To be honest the old tubular rims and tires don't have a lot of value so for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Bit cold and snowy the last few days needed to...

Bit cold and snowy the last few days needed to get out for a bit so I took coll slightly snowy ride over to town. Took the Raliegh MT 200 since the Schwinn Mesa had a flat.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-30-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By zukahn1

Very nice bike in great condition yet it is mid...

Very nice bike in great condition yet it is mid level 3 speed and there are just a lot of these made that are in great condition I would put it at the top end of the market at $250-300. If you were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Nice fall ride on local roads trails on the Mesa...

Nice fall ride on local roads trails on the Mesa GSX mostly dry but some patches of snow and mud.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 20,165
Views: 2,587,103
Posted By zukahn1

Cold and a little snowy the past few days but...

Cold and a little snowy the past few days but fairly nice today. Took the first snow ride of the season over to town on the Nishiki SS only a short ride....
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