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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-18-19, 07:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,915
Posted By Bruces

Why is that bike not a 12 speed ?Even the...

Why is that bike not a 12 speed ?Even the department store bikes were 12 speed by 1980 ,and that bike is newer than that .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-21-18, 06:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By Bruces

It looks like an Eatons Glider to me ,down to the...

It looks like an Eatons Glider to me ,down to the stickers .I don’t know the models but fancy department store brand ,and Randy is in Canada so it’s very possible .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-02-18, 01:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,169
Posted By Bruces

I bought one of those exact bikes brand new in...

I bought one of those exact bikes brand new in 1990 ,paid $250 Canadian for it ,suntour equipped ,horrible seat ,cheap plastic bar tape ,and crappy tires and tubes .Mechanically it ran real nice .I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-08-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,138
Posted By Bruces

You kind of blew it by letting the cat out of the...

You kind of blew it by letting the cat out of the bag ,at this point I would ask him what would make him happy for it and either pay it or move on .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-05-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,390
Posted By Bruces

It would be worth more to a Deere collector if it...

It would be worth more to a Deere collector if it was green .
When our local Deere dealer first started selling bikes ,the much much older boy across the street bought a drop bar 10 speed ,brought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-16, 08:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,241
Posted By Bruces

What about polish ?

What about polish ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-16, 08:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,795
Posted By Bruces

He was after a handmade Kevlar whitewater canoe...

He was after a handmade Kevlar whitewater canoe so a light and tough canoe but nothing compared to your Grumman .He was in the prairies when he contacted me ,and specifically asked about using it on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-16, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,795
Posted By Bruces

I have a question for you ,I buy ,sell ,and...

I have a question for you ,I buy ,sell ,and refurb about 5 canoes a week throughout the summer ,and had a fellow from France that was cycling across Canada ask me to find him a trailer so he can haul...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-16, 07:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,309
Posted By Bruces

If it was any good ,would someone not be still...

If it was any good ,would someone not be still building them ?
Forum: Touring
08-21-16, 12:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,098
Posted By Bruces

My friend on his way to work ,found one of those...

My friend on his way to work ,found one of those little coleman coolers on the road .He is part gull ,so he stopped picked it up ,looked inside ,and ate some guys nicely packed lunch ! It was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-16, 01:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,648
Posted By Bruces

Any chance you used your hand signal to stop ?

Any chance you used your hand signal to stop ?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,640
Posted By Bruces

It's a trap ,ask her what she wants in return...

It's a trap ,ask her what she wants in return because it will cost much more than a pedal bike .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-01-16, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,157
Posted By Bruces

See posts 6 and 7 above .

See posts 6 and 7 above .
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-16, 11:46 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 18,260
Posted By Bruces

I might not be a bicycle insurance pro ,but I did...

I might not be a bicycle insurance pro ,but I did stay in a holiday inn express last night ! Anyway ,I used to own an automotive repair shop and over the years have dealt with 100's of insurance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-16, 09:42 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 64,548
Posted By Bruces

Growing up in northern ontario canada ,the only...

Growing up in northern ontario canada ,the only schwinns I saw in the 60's 70's and 80's were from the kids who vacationed in the states and brought them home .It was not Untill the 90's that they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-16, 04:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,275
Posted By Bruces

As soon as I grab my keys ,my bike hops into my...

As soon as I grab my keys ,my bike hops into my truck and hangs his head out the window !
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-04-16, 08:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,911
Posted By Bruces

We had it in the late 1980's so I imagine things...

We had it in the late 1980's so I imagine things have changed .I doubt there is anything written about it ,but they have their design teams and approved store layouts that cost the owner lots of cash...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-04-16, 12:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,911
Posted By Bruces

I live 4 hours drive from Toronto ,5 hours drive...

I live 4 hours drive from Toronto ,5 hours drive from Ottawa ,and I count 18 off the top of my head local to me ,I am probably missing a few .My wife and I used to own a Tim Hortons .
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-03-16, 10:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,911
Posted By Bruces

There are nearly 3700 in Canada alone while the...

There are nearly 3700 in Canada alone while the us has a little over 550 tim hortons .
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,486
Posted By Bruces

It is April fools today

It is April fools today
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-29-16, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,039
Posted By Bruces

I have a house in Wasaga and often drive airport...

I have a house in Wasaga and often drive airport road to my in laws in Brampton and do see a lot of cyclists using that route .I wouldn't try it on a Friday or Sunday in the summer though .
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-29-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,764
Posted By Bruces

The no trespassing signs are not just for the...

The no trespassing signs are not just for the snowmobiles ,they are also for the dirt bikes ,atv's,4x4 idiots ,and anybody else .I own land that is leased by the trail system ,I have constant issues...
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-28-16, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,764
Posted By Bruces

It's called trespassing and in the winter you...

It's called trespassing and in the winter you could very easily be killed .
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-16, 07:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,451
Posted By Bruces

A few years ago Arctic Cat brought two tractor...

A few years ago Arctic Cat brought two tractor trailers worth of snowmobiles to the field beside my house for a test ride day .All the manufacturers have done this each winter for many years .Anyways...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,864
Posted By Bruces

Some gasoline on a rag should work ,or try some...

Some gasoline on a rag should work ,or try some thinners .
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-12-16, 01:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,842
Posted By Bruces

I have put in three 5 km rides with my dogs today...

I have put in three 5 km rides with my dogs today ,1:30 am @-22 ,9:30 am@-20 ,and just came back at 2:00 @-20 all with just a jacket and cowboy hat on my single speed fat bike .Unfortunately ,I am...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-05-16, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By Bruces

My parents bought me a targa in 1979 brand new...

My parents bought me a targa in 1979 brand new ,and I remember seeing them in the stores for several years after so not sure if 1977 is the last year of production ,they were very popular because of...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-14-15, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By Bruces

A couple of loose zip ties should make an...

A couple of loose zip ties should make an acceptable hinge .
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-14-15, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By Bruces

I used to ride the trails at the university all...

I used to ride the trails at the university all the time .
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-15, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By Bruces

I used to be a national level cross country skier...

I used to be a national level cross country skier ,you might want to have a look at what they have clothing wise as even when I was still in it we had some fantastic gear ,paper thin ,good enough for...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-15, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By Bruces

Awesome !

Awesome !
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-15, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,437
Posted By Bruces

I used to work in the arctic ,every one of our...

I used to work in the arctic ,every one of our vehicles had a metal coffee can ,a roll of toilet paper and can of air brake antifreeze ( alcohol ) .Stick the bum wad in the can ,pour the alcohol in...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-11-15, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,280
Posted By Bruces

How much trouble are the tubeless bike tires in a...

How much trouble are the tubeless bike tires in a very cold winter ?I seem to live in the same town as jrickards and we had a very cold winter last winter and can only imagine tubeless bike tires...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-06-15, 12:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 31,684
Posted By Bruces

My wife bought herself a brand spanking new...

My wife bought herself a brand spanking new yellow Miele in about 2006 ,unfortunately it really sucks !
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-23-15, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,285
Posted By Bruces

Does vanvanj have something to do with Suzuki...

Does vanvanj have something to do with Suzuki vanvan fat tired dirt bikes ?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-22-15, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,285
Posted By Bruces

I don't beleive everything someone who is trying...

I don't beleive everything someone who is trying to sell me something says .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-19-15, 11:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,132
Posted By Bruces

I like it .

I like it .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-03-15, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,991
Posted By Bruces

Pretty sure wallmart was selling the Lamborghini...

Pretty sure wallmart was selling the Lamborghini ones .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-15, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,522
Posted By Bruces

Roger Decoster is a pretty nice guy ,go to a...

Roger Decoster is a pretty nice guy ,go to a supercross race and bring the bike ,he will sign it and take it for a spin more than likely .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,522
Posted By Bruces

Pretty sure it says made in japan

Pretty sure it says made in japan
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-24-15, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,370
Posted By Bruces

Since the seller is making you do the legwork (...

Since the seller is making you do the legwork ( too lazy to help himself )just to find the current value ,let him know it is a $5.00 bike .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-15, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,024
Posted By Bruces

The fork doesn't look lined up with the bars ,the...

The fork doesn't look lined up with the bars ,the fork appears to be turned left but the bars appear turned right .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-16-15, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,978
Posted By Bruces

How much is it ? That's a 27" frame ,are you tall...

How much is it ? That's a 27" frame ,are you tall enough to ride it ?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-15-15, 08:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,937
Posted By Bruces

My first ten speed was a targa I got from Kmart...

My first ten speed was a targa I got from Kmart in 1977 ,on the way home I broke two spokes on the drive side ( usually broke one on every single ride )but one of my older brothers had a targa also...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-14-15, 11:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,084
Posted By Bruces

If you have a few friends ,you can good cop -bad...

If you have a few friends ,you can good cop -bad cop him to death .Get your friends to email him with $20.00 offers because the bike is a rusty turd ,then after a few weeks offer him your honest...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-11-15, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,937
Posted By Bruces

Pink is usually Miami mice years ,mid 80's , is a...

Pink is usually Miami mice years ,mid 80's , is a good place to start for pink bikes .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-09-15, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,835
Posted By Bruces

Buy the Marinoni ,if you don't like it send it to...

Buy the Marinoni ,if you don't like it send it to me and my son and I could fight over it .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-01-15, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 974
Posted By Bruces

Think that's a grand sport ,my guess is 77-78 ish

Think that's a grand sport ,my guess is 77-78 ish
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-01-15, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By Bruces

Those were bikes from the Cochran Dunlop hardware...

Those were bikes from the Cochran Dunlop hardware store in Canada ,nice bikes considering but definitely not something to worship 30 years later .
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