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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 834
Posted By Catnap

Another auction house suggestion would be the...

Another auction house suggestion would be the annual Copake Auction (https://www.copakeauction.com/bicycles-splash/bicycles) or even Chrystie's. I personally think the bike could be dismantled and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,014
Posted By Catnap

with the badge on it, I'd value it around...

with the badge on it, I'd value it around $800-$900. caveat, it'll likely be on the market for a while before you find a buyer willing to pay that. the folks who know what these are and willing to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 757
Posted By Catnap

the problem with these is that despite being...

the problem with these is that despite being fairly rare, having the Cinelli logo all over them, and having a cool back story, buyers who want a Cinelli will buy a Cinelli. from what I read, that's...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,230
Posted By Catnap

to echo the other folks, despite the NJS parts,...

to echo the other folks, despite the NJS parts, that's not an NJS keirin bike since there's no NJS stamp on the BB shell. As far as I know, Matsuri/Nissan did not make keirin bikes in Japan. True...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 204
Posted By Catnap

thanks for all the feedback! not surprised the...

thanks for all the feedback! not surprised the price is inflated; I live in NYC and there's junk shops on every block and their prices are all over the place. the same store sold me two art prints...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By Catnap

$300 is about right, slightly on the cheaper...

$300 is about right, slightly on the cheaper side. Late versions of the SSP group that can do 8-speed indexed, with the aero brake levers, sell for double or triple that price depending on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 607
Posted By Catnap

i've owned a bunch of those Simplex rod front...

i've owned a bunch of those Simplex rod front derailleurs but have never seen a NOS one brand new in the box. Very cool find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 263
Posted By Catnap

what about locating one of the 1990s-era Stingray...

what about locating one of the 1990s-era Stingray reproductions and then moving all the parts over? there's one for sale in my neighborhood for a few hundred dollars that I posted about on the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 204
Posted By Catnap

Schwinn Stingray Apple Krate - Original or Repro & Value?

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3675_316dcfeeb035e7de243daf8cf76e8d7a4a43cd86.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By Catnap

The bird pantographs are so hottttt!!!

The bird pantographs are so hottttt!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By Catnap

I may be biased because 9 speed Ergos are my...

I may be biased because 9 speed Ergos are my favorite type of brifter, but no the downshifts are not particularly "hard". I find them to precise and easy to shift, while being comfortable in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 731
Posted By Catnap

I echo everyone else's kudos! Also, your...

I echo everyone else's kudos! Also, your photography is excellent. I need to try shooting more bikes against a black backdrop; i usually use gray or white but your Peugeot really pops in front of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,114
Posted By Catnap

i'll undoubtably annoy some folks with this...

i'll undoubtably annoy some folks with this statement, but in my experience, selling vintage bikes online usually involves "educating" boomers. many of the folks I've gotten in contact with on FB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,114
Posted By Catnap

the large amount of inquiries followed by...

the large amount of inquiries followed by inaction is likely because it's the nature of this hobby. people are trying to source old components with scarce documentation or are unsure if the parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,331
Posted By Catnap

Anchor is the domestic brand Bridgestone uses for...

Anchor is the domestic brand Bridgestone uses for their road & track bikes. Anchor NJS track bikes are lugged. For over 20 years they made the RNC-7 steel road bike, discontinuing production two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 649
Posted By Catnap

Robvolz did you ship the parts to the anodizing...

Robvolz did you ship the parts to the anodizing shop or bring them in person? What did they charge for the work?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By Catnap

that's an aggressive saddle-to-bar drop! looks...

that's an aggressive saddle-to-bar drop! looks like it's ready to go very fast.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,114
Posted By Catnap

Everyone has their own degree of patience for...

Everyone has their own degree of patience for navigating the BS that comes from selling online. Posting on Craigslist usually unleashes a torrent of scam emails in the first 24 hours, but I expect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,114
Posted By Catnap

In many parts of the USA, Facebook Marketplace...

In many parts of the USA, Facebook Marketplace has overtaken Craigslist as the place for bicycles. Facebook has enthusiast groups for every type and flavor of vintage bike collectors (and all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,114
Posted By Catnap

I sell stuff on FB all the time but never use...

I sell stuff on FB all the time but never use their system, so I don’t get charged. They’ll probably close that loop hole at some point (sigh…)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,066
Posted By Catnap

shoota the DA aero levers' hoods do look a bit...

shoota the DA aero levers' hoods do look a bit more comfy that the STIs, but I'm not interested in going to DT shifters on this bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By Catnap

New Cycling magazine in Japan published an annual...

New Cycling magazine in Japan published an annual guide. I have the 1990 edition, and it does a fantastic job of covering all of the bespoke builders as well as the major manufacturers. Can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,066
Posted By Catnap

surprising advice as I've ridden Noodles...

surprising advice as I've ridden Noodles exclusively for the past decade and haven't had the issues you're describing.

As I read through this thread, beyond fit issues, there seems to be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,066
Posted By Catnap

Perhaps I should put the bike in a stationary...

Perhaps I should put the bike in a stationary trainer and roll the bars up & down until I find the optimal position. I'm fairly certain the stem length is dialed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,066
Posted By Catnap

I installed the shifters using the standard...

I installed the shifters using the standard techniques - use a steel ruler clamped the bottom of the handlebars and then line up the bottoms of the levers with the ruler. Then use a level to ensure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,066
Posted By Catnap

Help - Can't Get Comfortable with Dura Ace 7400

One of my most prized road bikes is a 3Rensho Katana with Modeulo lugs - detailed here in this blog post (https://djcatnap.com/3rensho-modeulo-katana-road/) and this thread...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-03-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By Catnap

That is so, so cool. I’m trying to think of a...

That is so, so cool. I’m trying to think of a bike I could put it on…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,964
Posted By Catnap

I’ve seen many vintage touring bikes described as...

I’ve seen many vintage touring bikes described as “camping car(s)” on Yahoo Japan auctions. I think it’s a generalized term for a touring bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,088
Posted By Catnap

Other than Fuji, Centurion and Miyata both...

Other than Fuji, Centurion and Miyata both imported high-end Japanese bikes into the USA. The coffee table book “Japanese Steel” that came out a few years ago does a great job of cataloging and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 884
Posted By Catnap

A tool called a "ball joint separator" or a "ball...

A tool called a "ball joint separator" or a "ball joint puller" is typically used to remove a crank from a square-taper bottom bracket when the puller threads have stripped out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By Catnap

I’m not in Japan but I check vintage bike...

I’m not in Japan but I check vintage bike auctions on Yahoo Japan and Mercari daily. From my observations, vintage French (Simplex, Cyclo, and Huret) and Italian (Campagnolo especially) seems to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 616
Posted By Catnap

And the piece-de-resistance… a 3Rensho Cyclone...

And the piece-de-resistance… a 3Rensho Cyclone that was handmade by Yamaguchi for the 1978 New York Bike Show and equipped with a gold Suntour Superbe group. This was an epic project with a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 616
Posted By Catnap

Here’s a 3Rensho Super Record Aero I restored a...

Here’s a 3Rensho Super Record Aero I restored a few years ago. Note the pantographed stem. Article here: https://djcatnap.com/restored-3rensho-super-record-aero/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 616
Posted By Catnap

Here’s a 3Rensho Litage, a “screwed and glued”...

Here’s a 3Rensho Litage, a “screwed and glued” aluminum bike made by Sakae Ringyo (SR) for 3Rensho. Article here: https://djcatnap.com/3rensho-litage-aluminum-complete-build/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 616
Posted By Catnap

This here’s a 3Rensho XR-7000 pursuit bike. More...

This here’s a 3Rensho XR-7000 pursuit bike. More photos, info, history here: https://djcatnap.com/3rensho-xr-7000-lo-pro-pursuit-funny-bike/

also for sale, PM if interested

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 616
Posted By Catnap

A couple shots of my Modeulo Katana. ...

A couple shots of my Modeulo Katana. Pantographed stem, seatpost, and crankset. Article on the restoration here, lots more photos & info: https://djcatnap.com/3rensho-modeulo-katana-road/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By Catnap

These hoods also fit Suntour Superbe non-aero...

These hoods also fit Suntour Superbe non-aero levers quite well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 692
Posted By Catnap

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3541_52845c939105e9ed11e8e5d981680bd2c75466d7.jpeg

I’ve got most of what you’re looking for. A couple choices on the rear cable...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-20-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By Catnap

thanks but it sold already. It’s proving harder...

thanks but it sold already. It’s proving harder than expected to track this down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 82,854
Posted By Catnap

I don’t believe so, but we may have met at the...

I don’t believe so, but we may have met at the Brooklyn bike jumble in the past
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-17-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By Catnap

nice find! I saw those on eBay also but the...

nice find! I saw those on eBay also but the seller’s charging a lot less on Facebook
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 437
Views: 82,854
Posted By Catnap

a great group of folks and old friends of mine as...

a great group of folks and old friends of mine as well. It always makes me happy to see what they built and that it’s still going strong. Please give Josh my best next time you see him!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-17-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By Catnap

Bump!

Bump!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-15-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By Catnap

130 bcd

130 bcd
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,586
Posted By Catnap

very cool gadget! i had no idea those existed.

very cool gadget! i had no idea those existed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-14-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 620
Posted By Catnap

bump for some great DA stems. make an offer if...

bump for some great DA stems. make an offer if they are too pricey.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-14-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By Catnap

bump! I still have this. Price lowered!

bump! I still have this. Price lowered!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By Catnap

If anyone wants a free frame & fork plus other...

If anyone wants a free frame & fork plus other bits, I will pay $200 for the SSP group set off this bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By Catnap

WTB - Suntour Superbe or SSP Clincher 700c Wheelset

I recently snagged a Vogue road bike from Japan with a full Superbe / Superbe Pro groupset on it, minus wheels. I'm looking for a clincher 700c wheelset with Superbe hubs. Superbe Pro is preferred;...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-10-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By Catnap

wow! I can't remember the last time I saw a NOS...

wow! I can't remember the last time I saw a NOS set, especially a long-cage RD version.
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