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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-20-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 178
Posted By bikemike73

Lemonds from that era are AWESOME BIKES !!!. I...

Lemonds from that era are AWESOME BIKES !!!. I have a " few" :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By bikemike73

I have a Sports Tourer for sale which is just...

I have a Sports Tourer for sale which is just below the Paramount.
the Varsity is the lowest end bike for the 10 speeds of that era for Schwinn.
​​Smooth ride...yes...but heavy.
I'd be surprised...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,463
Posted By bikemike73

I hope they make the elusive Shimano 5500 hoods...

I hope they make the elusive Shimano 5500 hoods for my 9 speeds :)

Will look forward to the results of other orders from above.

I was hoping someone would make all these hoods that we all need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,878
Posted By bikemike73

I hope the elusive Shimano 5500 hoods will be...

I hope the elusive Shimano 5500 hoods will be available for my 9 speeds :)

I , as well as many others, were hoping someone would start making these hoods which all above, and MANY MORE are looking...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,817
Posted By bikemike73

I have a PDG. They are great riding bikes. I...

I have a PDG. They are great riding bikes.

I agree with above.............. pricing 500- 600.

Few years ago, probably could have gotten close to 800.

It's close to you, so go take a look...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-14-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,685
Posted By bikemike73

GREAT bike as all above have said. I think reason...

GREAT bike as all above have said. I think reason for not selling so far is " vintage " bike market is soft ( as said many times on this forum) and people are moving away from DT shifters.
A few...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-14-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 540
Posted By bikemike73

These 80s Schwinns were/are GREAT riding bikes...

These 80s Schwinns were/are GREAT riding bikes !!!

Prelude
Tempo
Circuit
I have 2 Tempos
Light....FAST.....Stable

LOVE THE ICE PINK !!!!:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By bikemike73

GREAT article!! Thank you for sharing !!!!! ...

GREAT article!!

Thank you for sharing !!!!!

I have a 1991 PDG !!!!:)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-05-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By bikemike73

The vintage bike market is " soft" right now.. ...

The vintage bike market is " soft" right now..
Who knows if it will ever recover ???
It's a very unique bike, so the buyer for this will be few.

I would say $ 100- 125.00

Location matters...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-04-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 915
Posted By bikemike73

While on the " heavy side " ...The Super Sport is...

While on the " heavy side " ...The Super Sport is one of the BEST riding bikes !!!
Smooth...stable....sturdy !!!
I have one,.... 1973 all original. I never ride it as I have a 2003 Lemond Alpe ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-04-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 816
Posted By bikemike73

Plenty of other bikes out there. I, too, believe...

Plenty of other bikes out there. I, too, believe this is NOT a Lemond.

I have several of them and LOVE THEM !!!!!!

Continue your search for a real LEMOND....you will not be disappointed !!!!!!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-19-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,032
Posted By bikemike73

Beautiful bike in GREAT SHAPE !!!!! As above...

Beautiful bike in GREAT SHAPE !!!!!

As above have said....market is " soft" right now.

I would not price it below 200.00....but if it did not sell during the summer......I would drop the price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,040
Posted By bikemike73

What a GREAT SCORE !!!!! It STILL amazes me...

What a GREAT SCORE !!!!!

It STILL amazes me what people throw away........

I wanted one of these type bikes for " trail" riding. There was one for sale for 30.00 WITHOUT the seat and post. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-01-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,754
Posted By bikemike73

Sturdy...stable...and yes...heavy.. I had...

Sturdy...stable...and yes...heavy..

I had one growing up. Nice riding bikes.

If tires are good and shifts and brakes good.
90.00 not bad
offer 70.00 cash
In person
Good luck
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 489
Posted By bikemike73

Hoods are OFF !!! Heated them up slightly with...

Hoods are OFF !!!
Heated them up slightly with a heat light.

Then working from the bottom "peeled" them back.
Took about 1 -2 minutes each hood.

Soaking and washed with dawn dish soap using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 489
Posted By bikemike73

All great ideas!!!!! Thank you.....I might...

All great ideas!!!!!

Thank you.....I might just take the shifter off and clean.......
Or leave on and clean.
Believe it or not, I found a pair of replacement hoods !!!!!
Used of course. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 489
Posted By bikemike73

Shimano STI brake hoods...Best way to remove?

I need to remove a pastor shimano sti 5500 brake hoods.
I want to save them and clean them.

Would like to know from the many experts here, the best way to do.

I can just see the side I side...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 841
Posted By bikemike73

I have had similar issues with a bike or two. I...

I have had similar issues with a bike or two. I used a dremel to clean up the rust. Your bike does not look as bad. I would just wax where the bubbles are.

The areas that are brown rust, I would...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-21-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By bikemike73

Top tube 21.5 inches....... ( Middle of seat tube...

Top tube 21.5 inches....... ( Middle of seat tube to middle of head tube )
top tube to center of crank 21.5 inches.

The same ! :)

Thanks jdawginsc !!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-20-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,399
Posted By bikemike73

Christmas / Holiday SPECIAL !!!!!!! CRAZY...

Christmas / Holiday SPECIAL !!!!!!!
CRAZY !!!!!!!
$ 200.00 for BOTH !!!!!!

I'm in the Holiday Spirit :)!!!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-20-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By bikemike73

Holiday bump with price reduction !!!! $...

Holiday bump with price reduction !!!!

$ 475.00 !!!!!!:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15,502
Views: 4,142,724
Posted By bikemike73

GREAT SCORE !!! It STILL amazes me what...

GREAT SCORE !!!

It STILL amazes me what people throw away......

Glad we have others that " find" and put items to use :):)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-11-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By bikemike73

FS. 1990 Basso Loto SLX Full Campagnolo

Time to once again "thin the heard"

1990 Basso Loto 54/55 size

Built by Billato in Italy. Pretty Rare bike.........at least around here

Full Campagnolo
8 speed cassette
SLX frame...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-03-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,889
Posted By bikemike73

Here is a pic " under the AL block" ...

Here is a pic " under the AL block"
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20231203_091839_3366c997b3f31d3f914b15d328205e938a6a25be.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By bikemike73

Great advice Thank you :thumb: MUCH...

Great advice
Thank you :thumb:
MUCH appreciated!!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By bikemike73

Thank you ALL I sprayed wd 40....then I...

Thank you ALL

I sprayed wd 40....then I pulled the cable....then shifted to the small chain ring

ALL GOOD

I will be patient and wait for my friend to adjust:)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By bikemike73

Will do It was working good before i started to...

Will do
It was working good before i started to adjust it.
chain was rubbing in gears 8 and 9.
Thought it would be an easy fix:)
While trying to adjust the shifting would not work.
must have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By bikemike73

The " spool" was seated. I could move the cable...

The " spool" was seated. I could move the cable in and out no problem.
Would I just spray around the spool ( wd 40)?
How do I get the spool back into where it should be?
And how would I do so?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By bikemike73

I was just thinking...the cable is not attached. ...

I was just thinking...the cable is not attached.

Would I just attach and then twist the barrel adjuster???

That should "pull ot back in place" at the brifter

I'm all mixed up:foo:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By bikemike73

HELP Shimano brifter barrel adjuster stuck..

I tried to make adjustments somewhat following the park tool video.
I got a little over zealous with the barrel adjuster.
Now it's sticking out( see pic) and cannot get back "seated".
I am new to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-30-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,889
Posted By bikemike73

Holiday Bump and PRICE REDUCTION !!! $...

Holiday Bump and PRICE REDUCTION !!!

$ 1150.00 !!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-30-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,399
Posted By bikemike73

Holiday Bump $ 250.00 for BOTH :)

Holiday Bump

$ 250.00 for BOTH :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,511
Posted By bikemike73

I would have used bubble wrap. I'm pretty ocd...

I would have used bubble wrap. I'm pretty ocd about my things.
some shops might be insulted.
A real professional shop would hopefully appreciate the care given to this bike and realize it's not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By bikemike73

Cleaning brake hoods

Wondering what people have done to clean their brake hoods.

I have used dish soap and warm water.

Left the hoods a little sticky.

They were not sticky before:)

Cannot wait to hear all the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,766
Posted By bikemike73

Thanks for the info. Could you be more...

Thanks for the info.
Could you be more specific?
Like spray on the hoods ? Or on a rag?
How long to dry?
Will there be any "stickyness" on the hoods?
I only ask because it sounds like you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,133
Posted By bikemike73

that was a STEAL !!!!!!! Hope the OP got it !!

that was a STEAL !!!!!!!
Hope the OP got it !!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,766
Posted By bikemike73

Wow Great info..really SHOCKED that NO ONE...

Wow

Great info..really SHOCKED that NO ONE makes these or similar.
The hoods are NOT sticky and in pretty good shape.
I want to wash them.
I picked up this bike last week.
When I have washed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,766
Posted By bikemike73

Confirmed ST 5500 model See nice pic ...

Confirmed ST 5500 model
See nice pic
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20231129_124952_926493272769ea12d82a127bfb252784dd4f708f.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,766
Posted By bikemike73

No...just the hoods Please...can you post...

No...just the hoods

Please...can you post the link on Amazon where you said they have them.
Or any other place. Be good if Shimano, but a "knockoff" is fine too :)
MUCH appreciated
I cannot...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,766
Posted By bikemike73

Ok....just to be clear..( still a little...

Ok....just to be clear..( still a little confused)
I order shimano ST 5510 hoods?
They do have the "dimple" for the flight deck.
of course that's long gone:)

Thank you all for your help....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,766
Posted By bikemike73

Shimano 105 9 speed.. what brake hoods to get ?

Hi,
Really need your help. I looked for replacement hoods and about 7 choices appeared.

Does anyone have any experience ordering replacement hoods for the Shimano 105 .. 9 speed ?

Going to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By bikemike73

Thanks maddog!!! Much appreciated!!!!

Thanks maddog!!!

Much appreciated!!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By bikemike73

Lemond Alpe D" Huez 2002" ish" seat post clamp ring size

Just picked up an early 2000 Lemond.

Want to replace with black ring, like it came with.

Not this (...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,453
Posted By bikemike73

GREAT ARTICLE !!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING !! I...

GREAT ARTICLE !!!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING !!
I have one of these 1990 in Red, white, blue color !!!!!

LOVE IT !!!!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-12-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,092
Posted By bikemike73

Here's a pic you requested ...

Here's a pic you requested
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20230814_120116_a473005b522d4dbe0561e91b0d8cd169fb54228a.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-12-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By bikemike73

Glad you're not closer:) I'd be way too...

Glad you're not closer:)

I'd be way too tempted
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-12-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By bikemike73

Very sharp i love my alpe d' huez!!!!! ...

Very sharp
i love my alpe d' huez!!!!!
Glws!!!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-09-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,092
Posted By bikemike73

I have a 82/83 Super Sport SP. NEW TIRES ...

I have a 82/83 Super Sport SP.
NEW TIRES
NEW TUBES
NEW CASSETTE
NEW BRAKE HOODS
NEW CABLES
NEW BAR TAPE
23INCH FRAME
Listed to $250.00 for about a month
I have had no offers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 411
Posted By bikemike73

Thanks !!!! Learn something new every day. ...

Thanks !!!!

Learn something new every day.

3 at the end means triple:)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-06-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 235
Posted By bikemike73

Hey delbiker1 I need a triple 9 speed. If that...

Hey delbiker1
I need a triple 9 speed. If that will work I'll take it.!!
I got your pm. It said you have a RD????
I'll buy a microshift for a back up if you have the FD

Thank you
Greatly...
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