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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 33,436
Posted By The Trashman

I am not referring to it's qualities in motion,...

I am not referring to it's qualities in motion, but the construction of the frame, especially the attachment of the dropouts as well as the main tubes to the seat tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 33,436
Posted By The Trashman

Okay, I can now with confidence say that this...

Okay, I can now with confidence say that this does exactly fit the conditions of low end, a Huffy SunCountry.
My streak of questionable decisions is still ongoing, but it has a 3 speed hub,back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 33,436
Posted By The Trashman

I suppose you are correct, I mostly ignore bikes...

I suppose you are correct, I mostly ignore bikes I see for sale if they have ashtabula cranks or stamped brakes, so that somewhat filtered what have to the the second from the bottom tier in product...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 33,436
Posted By The Trashman

I suspect I might be cursed, as it seems the...

I suspect I might be cursed, as it seems the further time goes on, as well as the more I spend, I end up with worse and worse examples.
The white trek is from 15+ years ago when I was younger, lasts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,143,770
Posted By The Trashman

Is there a secret for searching stuff on...

Is there a secret for searching stuff on facebook? I don't know what it is, but it feels like it doesn't work well at actually finding anything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,532,178
Posted By The Trashman

Would these English 3 speeds potentially fit...

Would these English 3 speeds potentially fit under the description of "English style road bikes"? There is someone up north saying they're selling them for $10-$20,but there are no images, so I can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 160,115
Posted By The Trashman

Does anyone know much about the Ground Breakers?...

Does anyone know much about the Ground Breakers? The only catalogs I could find mention a 26" MTB, but the one I have is a 700c hybrid, taiwanese mig welded frame and had shimano 200gs groupset on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,096
Posted By The Trashman

Not any mountains I'd be getting to in biking...

Not any mountains I'd be getting to in biking distance, but I certainly wouldn't mind having a 30t gear like I see on the stronglight you mention. Endgame I would like to build up a gravel capable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,096
Posted By The Trashman

What models that were sold in the US market are...

What models that were sold in the US market are likely to have forged dropouts or 700c wheels, though probably close enough to see some Canadian models down here?
I'm curious since rear stamped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,194
Posted By The Trashman

Facebook is the single worst thing to happen to...

Facebook is the single worst thing to happen to online selling, I don't want to get into it because I'll scream for hours if I let myself, fixed 20 mile increments, items that are 1000 miles away...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,096
Posted By The Trashman

The crank is definitively the 23.3 stronglight...

The crank is definitively the 23.3 stronglight threading, not the standard one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,096
Posted By The Trashman

French eccentricities, what can I expect?

I found a UO-10 recently, and was already aware of some of the oddities the French engaged in, but am less than enthused to find out that extends to needing $40+ specialty crank pullers.
I am aware...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-03-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,922
Posted By The Trashman

Still don't care for the construction of it but I...

Still don't care for the construction of it but I noticed that the front derailleur was actually loose, not enough to notice if not shifting, But if the chain went off the crank while shifting up,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-03-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By The Trashman

I have now put tubes in it and normal pedals on...

I have now put tubes in it and normal pedals on it, of course I was sent shifter housings instead of brake housings in the mail, so I wait even longer to get it ready....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-02-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,922
Posted By The Trashman

There is quite a few dings, rust and a very small...

There is quite a few dings, rust and a very small dent in the top tube, looks worse than my Zebrakenko, which isn't a looker either, but if I get the sludge off the frame, I think it might look half...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-02-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,922
Posted By The Trashman

I got the Peugeot for $25, was not as...

I got the Peugeot for $25, was not as enthusiastic after seeing it in person, things tend to either look better or worse in pictures, and I would say it was the former in this case. Seems like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By The Trashman

I saw an orange one on facebook recently for $40,...

I saw an orange one on facebook recently for $40, I was going to buy it but then the guy removed it and listed it for $80. I wasn't sure if the wheels or cranks were original since it had a dork disk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,813
Posted By The Trashman

Most of the Peugeot's I see for sale certainly...

Most of the Peugeot's I see for sale certainly look like they belong on the curb :)
It's not in reference to the profession, more my tastes and my inability to come up with a nongeneric name on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,893
Posted By The Trashman

Not really worked on it recently (if we consider...

Not really worked on it recently (if we consider a week recently) but it is about done, at some point I might touch the headset or the hubs and repack them but not this year since I already have my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-01-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,922
Posted By The Trashman

In the case of the Raleigh I would just be...

In the case of the Raleigh I would just be looking at it for a nicer user than the one I currently have since my Zebrakenko is very basic and leaves some to be desired. I don't really know much about...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-01-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,922
Posted By The Trashman

Peugeot carbolite 103 / 1986 Raleigh grand prix

I am not necessarily looking for values for these, but more just opinions if these look any good.
This Peugeot has been up for a while at $30, I know the frame material isn't that popular, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,910
Posted By The Trashman

https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/d/new-ipswich-peugeo...

https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/d/new-ipswich-peugeot-racing-bike/7387498409.html
Don't break your wrist reaching for your wallet boys.
A """Very rare""" carbolite 103 racing bike, priced to sell,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,421
Posted By The Trashman

I would beware of parts availability and signs...

I would beware of parts availability and signs that was taken apart previously if it currently does not run. Other people's projects are never enjoyable unless you are knowledgeable with the ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,143,770
Posted By The Trashman

Is there a thread for asking opinions on bike...

Is there a thread for asking opinions on bike from these aforementioned websites prior to purchase? Sounds like something that would be a good topic general thread but I could be wrong and don't wish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 62,529
Posted By The Trashman

Thank you. I see the name show up in the 89...

Thank you.
I see the name show up in the 89 catalog, but as a mtb with 26 inch wheels with no mention after, where as this had 200gs and 700c ones, looks like I might have to dig deeper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,910
Posted By The Trashman

I have seen a listing on facebook for quite a...

I have seen a listing on facebook for quite a while for a "Vintage Italian made Motobecane" and in the 10 photos, they clearly focused on the label with the name as well as the MADE IN FRANCE sticker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,697
Posted By The Trashman

I do not have anything to post, but a question...

I do not have anything to post, but a question regarding the clamp on's. Is the small tab on the frames necessary to prevent them from moving down the tube, or is being properly torqued sufficient?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,813
Posted By The Trashman

I for some reason desire a Peugeot, perhaps it's...

I for some reason desire a Peugeot, perhaps it's the striped frames and the colors. I wish I grabbed a mountain bike I saw on facebook a while ago, but unfortunately I didn't have enough spare parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 62,529
Posted By The Trashman

Does any literature exist for shogun? I'm curious...

Does any literature exist for shogun? I'm curious to see some of the early hybrids as I have a Ground Breaker and have little to go on as it doesn't seem the serial numbers are known.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,073
Posted By The Trashman

The limited selection of slightly more aggressive...

The limited selection of slightly more aggressive tires is quite frustrating, are the Kenda/Sunlite hybrid tires worth $25 each? I read reviews on amazon about people buying them for much less as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-19-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By The Trashman

Bianchi Sport SX

I recently acquired a blue Bianchi Sport SX for the total cost of transporting it back from the curb a few miles away.
The crankset and handlebars are sakae, it is a shimano light action braze on 7...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-21, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By The Trashman

It is a 91mm hub, I have seen it referenced as...

It is a 91mm hub, I have seen it referenced as either low end hubs (Sheldon) or as Japanese, which is likely accurate because the bike certainly falls into both categories.
I cannot get my calipers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By The Trashman

700c conversion with 90+mm ish front fork?

Hello, I have a old 27 inch 10 speed road bike that really has no right for the amount of effort I've put into it, but sunk cost, pure stubbornness and it's cheaper than the alternatives.
I've been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,383
Posted By The Trashman

Peugeot Paris Express?

Hello, I have seen recently a Peugeot mtb on facebook recently. After trying to guess the text on the frame from blurry photos and looking at some catalogs, it looks like a Paris Express.
Does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-21, 09:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,016
Posted By The Trashman

Identifiable attributes of high quality/light weight frames?

Hello. I never dealt with road bikes prior to a while ago, I bought a shogun 400, but it was in fairly poor shape so I decided to leave it for parts. I then got a zebrakenko wind (or was it a...
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