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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,341
Posted By Iowhat

I love my '85 Expedition....this morning I did a...

I love my '85 Expedition....this morning I did a 45 mile ride, comfy with a front bag (vintage Cannondale bag) and averaged about 15 mph with 700x35 tires. I've toured on it, scrambled on gravel...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-06-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By Iowhat

mountaindave - it sure looks like you NEED an...

mountaindave - it sure looks like you NEED an '80s touring bike in your stable! Ad it to your Specialized collection!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-04-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By Iowhat

FS: '83 Specialized Expedition 60cm

SOLD!
(Leaving post here for future reference)

For Sale: 1983 Specialized Expedition
Asking $875
Local pickup near Tucson, and I am willing to meet within 1-hr drive of Tucson. Will ship to USA...
Forum: For Sale
10-04-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Iowhat

Thanks squarenoise! I planned on posting it in...

Thanks squarenoise! I planned on posting it in the C&V sales. I'll get on it tonight.

Keep this bike in mind if you're seriously interested. It's a really nice example of a complete Expedition. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,341
Posted By Iowhat

I just posted my 1983 Specialized Expedition...

I just posted my 1983 Specialized Expedition (60cm) in the Marketplace "For Sale". Here's the finished bike (ready for you!) ...
Forum: For Sale
10-04-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Iowhat

FS: '83 Specialized Expedition 60cm

For Sale: 1983 Specialized Expedition
Asking $875
Local pickup near Tucson, and I am willing to meet within 1-hr drive of Tucson. Will ship to USA only (lower 48 states), but be advised shipping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,341
Posted By Iowhat

Well, I don't know 100% for certain, but just...

Well, I don't know 100% for certain, but just have not ever seen an Expedition frame with a 1986 serial number.
My 1985 Expedition has a frame that was produced in 1984 (serial # starts with "M")...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,341
Posted By Iowhat

The expedition was made 1983, 1984, 1985. Some...

The expedition was made 1983, 1984, 1985. Some frame differences: '83 had clamp-on DT shifters, no "S" logo on fork crown. '84 has braze-on DT shifters, but no "S" logo on fork crown; '85 has...
Forum: For Sale
09-18-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 911
Posted By Iowhat

1985 Specialized Allez SE (“American Flyers”) - $735

SOLD!
(Leaving post here for future reference)

PRICE DROP!!!
For Sale: 1985 Specialized Allez SE (“American Flyers”) - $700
Size: 58cm, Seat Tube: 58cm (c-t-c), Top Tube: 56cm (c-t-c), Stand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,520
Posted By Iowhat

I would as well...the paint scheme and graphics...

I would as well...the paint scheme and graphics are the same as my 1981 Pro Tour (which was basically identical from '79-'81, same goes for the Fuji America...)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-06-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,207
Posted By Iowhat

Jeff - well the answer to your question is Zero...

Jeff - well the answer to your question is Zero time rolling it around the garage and garden. Hopefully that was not a serious question.....the bike was transported wrapped in blankets and squishy...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-06-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,207
Posted By Iowhat

JulesCW - thanks and no doubt about putting a few...

JulesCW - thanks and no doubt about putting a few hours of effort. My question was what's it worth in its current condition. I have no problem putting time and some money into this bike, and there is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,207
Posted By Iowhat

Chombi1 - it's certainly not custom-built...

Chombi1 - it's certainly not custom-built quality, but it's not too shabby. I wonder who many 753-certified frame builders were working at/for Peugeot at that time? Owners claim they love the ride...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,207
Posted By Iowhat

79pmooney - nope I haven't ridden it (no one has...

79pmooney - nope I haven't ridden it (no one has in years) - right now it's not rideable. I suspect it'll be a quick feeling bike. It's a 60cm
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,207
Posted By Iowhat

SurferRosa - thanks! Taller? Peugeot did make...

SurferRosa - thanks! Taller? Peugeot did make this in a 62cm, but that's as big as they can be! You may be correct about cleaning up and rebuilding - I polished a small bit of the blue and it's...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,207
Posted By Iowhat

Thanks Paul. It's tough to come up with an...

Thanks Paul. It's tough to come up with an estimate; the bike is great overall and the 100% completeness including Campy Chorus groupset will probably add some 'desire' for people. I'll definitely...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-29-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,207
Posted By Iowhat

1988 Peugeot Chorus, 753r, What's its Value, What's it Worth?

I recently purchased this 1988 Peugeot Chorus from the original owner. It's 100% original. Reynolds 753r tubing, size 60cm. Obviously consumables have 'been consumed' by the Sonoran Desert. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,501
Posted By Iowhat

That Strada color scheme and decals look the very...

That Strada color scheme and decals look the very similar to my 1987 Novara X-R
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,019
Posted By Iowhat

I've got one (13-30t) with the (broken) shield...

I've got one (13-30t) with the (broken) shield removed - it has "LE", which is most likely a shimano date code for 1987, May.

Yesterday I picked up 2 other 6-speed MF-6208 freewheels at our...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,571
Posted By Iowhat

'87/'88 Novara X-R Dirt Drop Touring Bike

Hey balindamood
Dredging up your 5+ year old thread.
I just picked up a Novara X-R framset and was wondering why/how you determined yours in gray/red was a 1987 model year?

The frame I picked up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,589
Posted By Iowhat

Seems about time to pop in again! ...

Seems about time to pop in again!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,495
Posted By Iowhat

The Panaracer GravelKing SK in 26x2.1 would be...

The Panaracer GravelKing SK in 26x2.1 would be nice if you can find them. They come in tanwall or blackwall, are tough with some small knobs (hence the 'SK' moniker) and roll fast. The 26" are really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,280
Posted By Iowhat

Campy 20F Threads

I realize this update to this old thread is old (ha ha), but I recently acquired a 1986 Fuso (Dave Moulton) with full Campy Record/Super Record including the Strada crank (with "9/16 x 20 F" above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,628
Posted By Iowhat

Yes, prices here (Tucson area) have been around...

Yes, prices here (Tucson area) have been around $200 for any old Walmart bike or lower end mtb - however I still once in a while see good finds (like 3 days ago $60 for a '93 Kona Fireroad, $125 for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,628
Posted By Iowhat

1993 Specialized Rockhopper Sport

ryansu

Yup, I've been seeing a lot of Hardrocks coming out of the woodwork. In fact my wife just bought a 1987 HR from the original owner - it came with brand new tires and new saddle, rear rack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,628
Posted By Iowhat

Thanks T-Mar! - Yes the crank still has the Altus...

Thanks T-Mar! - Yes the crank still has the Altus A10 decal. I find it interesting that Specialized would offer the same color for the Rockhopper Sport and Comp models in the same year - I totally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 09:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,628
Posted By Iowhat

So it seems a bit clearer to me now that my...

So it seems a bit clearer to me now that my Rockhopper Sport is a 1993 model year (frame produced in 1992) - the color scheme is the same as the Rockhoppper Comp. The difference being the group set:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,628
Posted By Iowhat

T-Mar (et al.) I just picked up a 199X...

T-Mar (et al.)
I just picked up a 199X Specialized Rockhopper Sport yesterday that is the same color as OP's Rockhopper Comp. It's the Sport model with full Shimano Exage components (e.g., FD, RD,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,167
Posted By Iowhat

Intersting to see the '85 mixte version of the...

Intersting to see the '85 mixte version of the SG-300. I had the '85 men's (25" frame, sold to MurrayMissile). It was outfitted with Suntour Cyclone deraillers and an Sakae SA crank...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,717
Posted By Iowhat

Resurrect the Super Plate!

The Super Plate derailleur came stock on my 1985.5 Miyata Ridge Runner SE (ATB) and it still works (but is a bit slow).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,517
Posted By Iowhat

And I noticed that that same 1980 Gran Touring...

And I noticed that that same 1980 Gran Touring had 'non-scalloped' seat stays at the seat tube - like the Univega (you'll need to zoom in on that last photo in my previous post). Heck, even the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,517
Posted By Iowhat

Cannonride15 - here are photos of the 1980 Miyata...

Cannonride15 - here are photos of the 1980 Miyata Gran Touring that was for sale (2+ yrs ago in NW Ohio); photos were by the seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,517
Posted By Iowhat

Two years ago I looked at a 1980 Miyata Gran...

Two years ago I looked at a 1980 Miyata Gran Touring and it had diamond-shaped lug cutouts and a smooth fork crown (like your Univega). I have photos but am not able to post yet (newbie). Maybe the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,167
Posted By Iowhat

Thanks Murray Missile! Yup, those stickers have...

Thanks Murray Missile! Yup, those stickers have deep roots (or adhesive).
Just located a Focus RG-700 bike recently in Michigan...it looks like a nice period Triathalon bike w/Tange 2 tubing. Too...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-22-19, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,128
Posted By Iowhat

nesteel I went ahead and bought the Panaracer...

nesteel
I went ahead and bought the Panaracer GravelKing (not sk) 27.5x1.5. They're really nice. I've been riding at 50psi, so far about 40mi on pavement and 25mi on gravel. I opted for the 1.5"...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,128
Posted By Iowhat

Thanks for the info - I've checked on the Gravel...

Thanks for the info - I've checked on the Gravel Kings and they may be a slight bit too much, but compared to the original MountainTour tire the tread isn't too far off. I wasn't necessarily...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-19, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,128
Posted By Iowhat

Hi nesteel I've got a 1984 Raleigh Portage that...

Hi nesteel
I've got a 1984 Raleigh Portage that has original tires on it and I'm looking to buy some new ones. I was wondering what tires you have on your Portage (brand/model/size). The original...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-19, 06:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,589
Posted By Iowhat

3rd Resurrection!

I just picked up a set of these from a friend (for free) in great shape with rx100 rear fh and shimano 600 tricolor front hub.
Forum: For Sale
09-30-18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,178
Posted By Iowhat

I contacted the original seller to get info and...

I contacted the original seller to get info and after showing him how/what to measure he told me the bike was a 21" frame and was sold for $200 to the "scammer" and then was sold to a real buyer for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,167
Posted By Iowhat

"Murray Missile" - You're welcome. I know it's...

"Murray Missile" - You're welcome. I know it's going to be appreciated. Of course it goes without saying if I ever stumble onto another I'll grab it up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-18, 11:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,167
Posted By Iowhat

Focus SG-300 (1985) Tange 900

I figured I'd try and resurrect this post by sharing my 1985 Focus SG-300. I've had this since 1986 (bought it from original owner) and it's about 95% original (minus cables, freewheel, tires/tubes)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-18, 06:36 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 61,967
Posted By Iowhat

Just picked up on this thread - very helpful as I...

Just picked up on this thread - very helpful as I just picked up a VGC '93 Trek 930 frame (w/Deore LX crank & cantilevers and XT front derailleur) for $25.
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