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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,141
Posted By messinbessin

Have no clue about the bike's history, but man,...

Have no clue about the bike's history, but man, that Suntour Superbe rear mech is a thing of beauty! Good luck in your hunt for info!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,711
Posted By messinbessin

This is an interesting thread! Just wanted to...

This is an interesting thread! Just wanted to cast my vote; I have a number of bikes some road bikes I ride clipless, others I have more supportive platform, but I always use toe clips (plastic or...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 281,972
Posted By messinbessin

Still love his thread! I am selling around...

Still love his thread!
I am selling around 10-15 bikes a year here in the Toronto area, just as a hobby, and have never seen a hotter market than the one we are in currently...Good advice above, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 06:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,152
Posted By messinbessin

T-Mar is on the money with his advice - the bike...

T-Mar is on the money with his advice - the bike is definitely worth a closer look at $150. Assuming no frame issues and just cosmetic/consumables updates required, you won’t lose money, and if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,147
Posted By messinbessin

Good Luck, Randy!

From an aspiring restorer, I just wanted to add my thanks for the wonderful resource MyTenSpeeds has always been. The passion and care in your work was always inspiring to read.
I sincerely hope you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-08-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 281,972
Posted By messinbessin

Yes - that includes the bikes I am keeping. Now...

Yes - that includes the bikes I am keeping. Now I have to figure out which are really long term keepers, and trade/sell others and move up the 'food chain'. I really do want to ride them all...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-02-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 281,972
Posted By messinbessin

So, I have done the math (several times!) and I...

So, I have done the math (several times!) and I am in the very happy position where I can say my bike-selling has fully paid for the bikes I am keeping.
It has taken about 4 years of buying,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-21-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 281,972
Posted By messinbessin

Man, I love reading this thread! I guess I am a...

Man, I love reading this thread!
I guess I am a flipper by accident, probably like a few others. I just wanted a half-decent road bike, without spending too much. 5 years later, I think I am a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-18, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By messinbessin

On closer inspection- yep, it been pranged at...

On closer inspection- yep, it been pranged at some point. No serial number I can find, but definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By messinbessin

Thanks again - I’m going to clean up the frame...

Thanks again - I’m going to clean up the frame and take a good look. There wasn’t any apparent damage when I looked yesterday. I’ve seen bent steerers and top/bottom tubes, but this seems ok - agreed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By messinbessin

Hi - thanks for the help - here's a full bike...

Hi - thanks for the help - here's a full bike photo; currently its on 27" rims, canti brakes, there is a rear derailleur hanger on the dropout, but the previous owner had an older derailleur fitted. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By messinbessin

Help in identifying frame

Hi All - just picked up an older steel framed road or touring bike which has been repainted. No pantographing anywhere and no idea which make. The most distinguishing feature is the shape of the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By messinbessin

Hi Juvela, I checked and couldn't find a...

Hi Juvela,
I checked and couldn't find a serial number - all the usual places anyway...You are right about the FD - two adjusting screws, so that narrows the time frame, thank you. I can close-up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-17, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By messinbessin

The pedals are Way-Assauto, no marking on the...

The pedals are Way-Assauto, no marking on the bars, or headset that I remember, but I'll take a closer look.
The quick release levers are indeed Gnutti. Juvela; I'll check the fd and look for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-17, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By messinbessin

Many thanks to all - really excellent...

Many thanks to all - really excellent information. I’ll check on the handle bars/headset...:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-17, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,475
Posted By messinbessin

Olmo Something...

I'm posting this because I can't find anything about this model (year etc) online. I've managed to find just one picture online, and its the same bike from an old for sale listing in Europe. I'm in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,643,498
Posted By messinbessin

These are my favorite ads - I picked up a...

These are my favorite ads - I picked up a Columbus framed beauty from an ad with one underlit, grainy photo and a headline "Black man's bike'....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-17, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,784
Posted By messinbessin

Thanks Unworthy - no, the BB shell is bare, no...

Thanks Unworthy - no, the BB shell is bare, no sexy cut-outs :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,784
Posted By messinbessin

Thank you T-Mar - I'll check for the ridges. The...

Thank you T-Mar - I'll check for the ridges. The seat tube is 27.2 mm, if that adds any credibility? Next time I do some servicing, I'll check for those strengthening ridges - intriguing stuff!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-17, 06:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,784
Posted By messinbessin

Hi T-mar - no, I haven't verified the frame...

Hi T-mar - no, I haven't verified the frame tubing; what should I look for? I'll check Unworthy's suggestions too..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-17, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,784
Posted By messinbessin

Thanks! The seat looks good, but is a PITA, gonna...

Thanks! The seat looks good, but is a PITA, gonna have to change it! But the frame...smooth!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-17, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,784
Posted By messinbessin

Here is a post-rebuild, touch up and polish....

Here is a post-rebuild, touch up and polish....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-17, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

Never did add an 'after' shot of the DX4000 -...

Never did add an 'after' shot of the DX4000 - here goes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,152
Posted By messinbessin

That chromed Rossi is gorgeous - the lugwork!...

That chromed Rossi is gorgeous - the lugwork! Mine is definitely not related in terns of any craftsmanship, but oddly the 'Rossi' logo on the bottle is the same font. Maybe there was a licensing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,152
Posted By messinbessin

Yeah, have to agree with that comment. Its a...

Yeah, have to agree with that comment. Its a decent, solid frame, but no lightweight.
I was pleased that the original water bottle came with the bike, until I opened it and smelt the years old,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 12:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,152
Posted By messinbessin

Armstrong 101 you are right about the heritage,...

Armstrong 101 you are right about the heritage, the water bottle has Rossi on the side you see, but Scattolon on the other (and I found the bike in Hamilton). The groupset is Suntour derailleurs and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,152
Posted By messinbessin

80's Rossi "Italian Design"

Rescued from obscurity, rebuilt with new tape/hoods, cables and housing. Just too cute not to post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-16, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,604
Posted By messinbessin

Thanks Miele Man (my Panasonic has the full...

Thanks Miele Man (my Panasonic has the full groupset) you are right; the downtube shifters are small, precise and easy to adjust and the whole group is a dream. Oddly enough, the 600 stuff was on an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-16, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,604
Posted By messinbessin

Latest build; Norco Avanti SL w/t Arabesque

Just wanted to post for fun. I picked up this Norco Avalti SL for $50 bucks a few weeks ago. Bit of a basket case, with stem adapter and upright bars, but I had been looking for a frame to put the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-16, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,784
Posted By messinbessin

Alpina SLX Road Bike

I am in love with my new purchase, but can find very little information on line about Alpina bikes (apart from a thread on BF from a few years back). Mine has no headset badge, or alpina decals,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-02-16, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By messinbessin

dminor - thanks for looking, you are right, I...

dminor - thanks for looking, you are right, I looked online, but still couldn't match it though. One of my LBS staff thought it was a Norco (but they sell Norco, so maybe thats a default setting !).
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-29-16, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By messinbessin

Mystery MTB Frame

Hi All,
Not sure if this is the right forum to ask, but here goes.
I just bought this aluminum mtb frame to replace an old steel frame. I just have no idea who made the frame. The guy I bought it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-02-16, 12:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

Mstateglfr - I know, but I can't help myself. I...

Mstateglfr - I know, but I can't help myself. I don't think I could be a 'flipper' - I'd get too attached to the bikes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-16, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

Jet- will do. I miss-measured - it's 23.5 c to c...

Jet- will do. I miss-measured - it's 23.5 c to c on the seat tube - I'm going to try riding it when the weather improves. I'll see how that goes....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

More pics after just a soap/water wash; ...

More pics after just a soap/water wash;

Mobile Uploads by markbesson1 | Photobucket (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/markbesson1/library/Mobile%20Uploads)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-28-16, 07:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

Thanks Ramzilla !

Thanks Ramzilla !
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-28-16, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

I will start clean up and post a few more pics...

I will start clean up and post a few more pics...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-28-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

Thanks Jet- I am 5'8' but like a frame in the...

Thanks Jet- I am 5'8' but like a frame in the 22.5 inch range (57cm?).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-16, 11:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

Thanks to you both - it's a 24 inch frame (mid bb...

Thanks to you both - it's a 24 inch frame (mid bb to top st) and it's killing me that I can't ride it and really enjoy the frame. However it'll make someone happy...��
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-16, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

I'll take some better shots tomorrow!

I'll take some better shots tomorrow!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-16, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

501048Thanks - trying to find the link to upload...

501048Thanks - trying to find the link to upload a photo
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-27-16, 09:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,822
Posted By messinbessin

Panasonic DX 4000

I just bought this lovely old Panasonic dx4000 because I felt sorry for it - lonely in a second hand store at the end of row of flashy, low end mtb's. I just wanted to take it home and clean it up! ...
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