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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-14-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By rcommbikes

Kona Caldera. Year? Value?

This bike was donated to our all-volunteer charity that gives away over 2000 bikes each year in the Rochester area. We sell some bikes to help pay our expenses.
This bike came in and is in very nice...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By rcommbikes

Phishing image

This is not A LINK Here's AN IMAGE of the ad that appeared in the boxf your reply before logging in

I clicked on one of the colored images
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By rcommbikes

Did I just vget phished?

I looked at this thread before logging in. There was a weird unreadable photo in the box with your text. I clicked that. I thought it might be a diagram that you posted. It was for some weired...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-05-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By rcommbikes

Serotta Classique Ti Coupled. First look.

This was recently donated to our All-Volunteer charity in Rochester NY. Just like "Pawn Stars", we never know what's going to come in through those doors. This is a very nice Serotta Classique Ti...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By rcommbikes

Back again.. Brooks site doesn’t show a cut out...

Back again.. Brooks site doesn’t show a cut out for a Special. Does “carved” mean cut out?
Is this an old model with the steel frame and logo plate? All new ones show black rivets and a different...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By rcommbikes

Duh. Thanks. That’s my laugh of the day,:lol: My...

Duh. Thanks. That’s my laugh of the day,:lol: My eyeglasses are out for new lenses and I didn’t see the C17 either in the pics or in real life. I never thought to scrutinize the rivets closer. Hope...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By rcommbikes

How can I identify the model of a Brooks Cambium saddle?

This Brooks Cambium saddle was donated to our charity. I need some help identifying the model. It looks like a good match for a C15 online. We will sell it and want to be very clear as to the model....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By rcommbikes

Found how to edit and removed link.

Found how to edit and removed link.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By rcommbikes

Sorry, Didn't remember ebay link rule. Any idea...

Sorry, Didn't remember ebay link rule. Any idea how I can delete
my post or get to a mod?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By rcommbikes

They are long reach early Superbe Pros on authority of Velo Base

I thought I posted a reply where Velo Bas clearly shows early Suntour Superbe Pros with exposed springs. Don’t know why it didn’t show here. Trying again

These are what we are selling
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By rcommbikes

Suntour Superbe Brakes with exposed spring?

We are selling a Suntour Superbe Pro brake set on eBay that has exposed brake springs. The box says Superbe Pro. Is this an early version of Suntour Superbe Pro with later ones having the “hidden...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 359
Posted By rcommbikes

Thanks, I learn something new every day. So 7703...

Thanks, I learn something new every day. So 7703 and 5500 are interchangeable with the 6500?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 359
Posted By rcommbikes

BB 118.5 vs 118

Greetings! I’m restoring a tandem with Ultegra Octalink BBs . The ones I pulled out are marked 118.5 BB6500 68 1,37x24. There are lots of 68 118 Bottom brackets, available. Doe the extra 0.5 mm make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 407
Posted By rcommbikes

Dropout photos

Here's a couple of dropout photos.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/dsc_5648_ed6da8248a71cc9fe8f11f7b0706e7662d947752.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 407
Posted By rcommbikes

Weight

The frame weighs 3 lb 6 oz according to a commercial 50 lb capacity scale. That's 1532 grams. All of the photos that I have seen of Extralites have that decal on the top tube where ours has Titanium....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 407
Posted By rcommbikes

Is this Merlin frame the extralight version?

We are selling this Merlin frame on eBay and got this comment: “This looks like it may be the extralight version since cable guides are not on top of top tube.” What do the Merlin fans here think?...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-29-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,742
Posted By rcommbikes

Tandem, rear rack, bags, wrench and two cases...

Tandem, rear rack, bags, wrench and two cases sold for $3400. Buyer saw it on tandemclassifieds.com

Thanks to all of you for your comments.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-24-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,742
Posted By rcommbikes

We have figured it out. One case (with padding)...

We have figured it out. One case (with padding) will hold the Da Vinci but not the wheels. You need a second case for the wheels. That could be the hard case, TriAll 3 Wheel Safe. Actually holds...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-04-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,742
Posted By rcommbikes

At least one of the cases is for the Serotta...

At least one of the cases is for the Serotta which I’ll post here after my vacation. These came to our shop as I was walking out the door for vacation. I didn’t have time to fully assess what we...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 257
Posted By rcommbikes

DaVinci Global Venture S&S couplers and travel cases

I have already posted this in the tandem forum and very few responses. Is it vintage? I’m not sure but am trying to contact the donor…
We were stunned when this DaVinci with travel cases appeared as...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-27-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,742
Posted By rcommbikes

Thanks for your comment. Our experience has...

Thanks for your comment.

Our experience has been that the tandem market is always slow and the high value of this one will make it even harder to sell than the “average” tandem. We will have to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,742
Posted By rcommbikes

DaVinci Global Venture S&S couplers, travel cases.

We were stunned when this DaVinci appeared as a donation along with a Serotta(!) to our all-volunteer charity R Community Bikes, rcommunitybikes.net. We will sell this to help us with the expenses we...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,334
Posted By rcommbikes

Need replacement BB for Shimano LP-26, 113mm

Howdy!

Our all-volunteer bike charity had a Cannondale Los Dos tandem donated to us. Both bottom brackets are shot. I have managed to get one out so far. It is marked BB-LP26. the spindle measures...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-31-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 938
Posted By rcommbikes

Thanks. I’m starting at $900 and just haven’t got...

Thanks. I’m starting at $900 and just haven’t got it onto tandemclassifieds.
Thanks to all for your comments.

Fred
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-29-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 938
Posted By rcommbikes

Thanks Brent. I'm very much aware of the time it...

Thanks Brent. I'm very much aware of the time it takes to sell a tandem. My wife and I sold our Santana last year; forced to sell by my age-related medical issues. We're both around 5 - 7. It was...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-27-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 938
Posted By rcommbikes

Value on Refurbished 2000 Santana Sovereign?

This tandem was donated to our all volunteer bicycle charity, R Community Bikes. We sell items like this to help pay the expenses we incur in giving away over 2000 (Yes, 2000) free bikes to the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-27-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By rcommbikes

Try Problemsolvers.

Greetings. I just refurbed a nice 2000 Santana and it had cantis that were replaced with V-brakes using Problem Solvers They seem to work very well. Will post more about the bike here shortly....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-17-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By rcommbikes

Surprised no evaluations

I'm surprised that this bike hasn't had any suggestions as to value. Is it not desirable? Not rare? Not old enough? Unknown brand?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By rcommbikes

Litespeed Tuscany — 49cm small 650C

Our all-volunteer charity R Community Bikes received this Litespeed. Very nice condition. . We will sell it to help pay the expenses we incur in giving over 2000 free bikes to those in need in the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By rcommbikes

Cinelli Aliante Pro Team

Our all-volunteer charity R Community Bikes received this Cinelli. We will sell it to help pay the expenses we incur in giving over 2000 free bikes to those in need in the Rochester NY metro area....
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-29-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By rcommbikes

How activate

Need help getting premium membership.
Paid with my PayPal almost got conned into giving credit info through START on ad below. PayPal returned me to that screen. Don’t want another account here. How...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-18-22, 06:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,069
Posted By rcommbikes

Thanks. I was more interested in technical...

Thanks. I was more interested in technical details. Do you have the model number of the shifter?
I’m a nerd and would measure and compare actual length of movement if for not other reason than to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-12-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,069
Posted By rcommbikes

Have you verified that the movement of the shift...

Have you verified that the movement of the shift rod with a Shimano shifter is the same as with a DualDrive shifter? Maybe measure in mm?
What is the model number of the Shimano shifter?
My thought...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-11-22, 04:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,069
Posted By rcommbikes

Some on eBay July 11 2022

There are some shift rods on eBay that have been there for a couple weeks. You can find click boxes and shifters there too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115426015436
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,298
Posted By rcommbikes

The solution

Slow to finish up this thread, but the project was on the back burner. The tip to go to Suspension Fork Parts was right on and I bought the elastomer spec’d for the Klein Reve. The bike is back on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,811
Posted By rcommbikes

Home made tandem Schwinn?

Is this beast homemade or does the "0" showing on the head tube mean it's an experimental one off by Schwinn? :lol: We're guessing home made. It weighs a ton as you might imagine. Your thoughts?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,069
Posted By rcommbikes

Price quote

Here's a price quote that we got in February 2020.
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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,069
Posted By rcommbikes

Drawing of SRAM Dual Drive Pushrod

Here's a drawing of the rod if anyone wants to have some made. No guarantee as to accuracy but it was made by one of our volunteers who is a draftsman.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-21, 03:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,298
Posted By rcommbikes

Tada! Cranky rank and jccaclimber figured it out.

LBS gave me a hand. I was afraid that the end of the tube was somehow anchored in the carbon. Not! I really don’t care about the suspension, so I’ll have a friend skilled in lathe at work make me one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,298
Posted By rcommbikes

Trek diagrams

So here’s what I got from Trek. Unfortunately two reps that I talked with said it was “before their time” and they had no details about HOW to access internal parts, in what order or with what tools....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,298
Posted By rcommbikes

No help inside seat tube

There’s only a hole into the rear triangle inside the seat tube. Can’t really get any tool into it. It’s about the same diameter as the hole on the under side. Was gonna ask our dealer friend, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,298
Posted By rcommbikes

Update and removal...

Well Trek told me the part is not available and that I could file a non-warranty claim through a dealer. The benefit would be a 30 or more percent discount on a new bike. I don’t want a new bike and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,298
Posted By rcommbikes

Bumper? Elastomer? for Trek 2100 rear triangle,

Greetings.

This rear bumper on a Trek 2100 has begun to deteriorate as shown. I can’t find one on eBay or just by googling Trek 2100 bumper or elastomer. If anyone knows where to get one, I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,418
Posted By rcommbikes

62 cm center of head tube to center of seat tube

62 cm center of head tube to center of seat tube. There is what looks like the beginning of a cut on the steerer tube. It extends 52mm around the 80mm circumference. I put 0.23 mm fishing line in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-20, 09:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,418
Posted By rcommbikes

Update

Been enjoying the nice weather so I'm a little slow to respond.
A couple comments.

The fork crown was chromed.
The red primer isn't original, it is over the chrome where chrome remains.
Photos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,418
Posted By rcommbikes

The bad part

Two dimples on the top of the top tube. Also show the seat post bolt and the axle adjusters....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,418
Posted By rcommbikes

Dropout brazing photos

The paint is tenacious. Took quite a while to get this clean. I'm a retired chemist and can tell you that the good stuff was all taken off the market, with good reason....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,418
Posted By rcommbikes

Post is 27.2

Post is 27.2
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 04:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,418
Posted By rcommbikes

Will strip

I’ll do some more paint stripping on the dropouts today.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,418
Posted By rcommbikes

Thanks for the reminder about the steerer tube....

Thanks for the reminder about the steerer tube. Numbers there are P3 and K72127. Spacing for head badge holes is 3 cm measured with a cloth tape.
There is no trace of a serial number or chrome...
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