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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,137
Posted By DCycle

I'd say it really depends on the condition of the...

I'd say it really depends on the condition of the individual frames. They have similar ride qualities - both are comfy and fast.

Vitus 979's have a bit "cleaner" of a design, but Alan's are a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-20, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,742
Posted By DCycle

Yeah, they were sold as frames, or built by other...

Yeah, they were sold as frames, or built by other manufacturers with their branding, so there's not really an original groupset.

However, some consider a full mavic build to be the most...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-20, 08:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,516
Posted By DCycle

^ Yeah, I find this dilemma a bit odd, since I...

^ Yeah, I find this dilemma a bit odd, since I ride a roughly similar road/gravel split, and the Gravelking SK 38s are the best I've found.

They are a bit slower than a slick on the road, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,922
Posted By DCycle

I've never ridden an ALAN, but a tip for those...

I've never ridden an ALAN, but a tip for those mentioning handling issues on fast descents with a Vitus...just switch out the tires from 23s to 28s (which is the max tire width). That will provide...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-20, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By DCycle

Depends on what kind of terrain your'e going for,...

Depends on what kind of terrain your'e going for, but a litespeed appalachian was quietly one of the best production frames ever made, during the few years that they were produced.

They were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-19, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,640
Posted By DCycle

Atlanta here as well. I don't...

Atlanta here as well.

I don't post/contribute here much, but let's just say bikes are my job and I travel around the region, and Chattanooga is a pretty bike-friendly place so I'd expect there to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 07:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,118
Posted By DCycle

You'll find some vintage stuff in Charleston,...

You'll find some vintage stuff in Charleston, Savannah, and New Orleans, but it's mostly newer cruisers (those cities are pancake flat).

I've been in Atlanta for a few years, and while the bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,235
Posted By DCycle

I searched for one of these a couple years ago...

I searched for one of these a couple years ago for my Litespeed Appalachian, and ended up buying a Bellagio Stella Azzura, seems to work pretty well:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-18, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,660
Posted By DCycle

^ Wow, that is pretty the perfect frame! Nice...

^ Wow, that is pretty the perfect frame! Nice score!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-04-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,894
Posted By DCycle

1. I've been around here a few years longer than...

1. I've been around here a few years longer than you, so I wouldn't say I'm new:D
2. Why would I need to live in Beijing or Shanghai? I've lived in 8 different cities in the U.S., all of them...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-03-17, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,894
Posted By DCycle

^ Yeah, my feeling after scanning these appraisal...

^ Yeah, my feeling after scanning these appraisal forums for a couple years is that the estimates typically are given by folks in smaller towns/rural areas, and/or the price is given based on what...
Forum: Touring
12-03-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,433
Posted By DCycle

I don't agree that March - May would be the wrong...

I don't agree that March - May would be the wrong time of year for a roundabout LA-SLC trip. Actually, it's probably the best time of year if you'll be spending most of your time in lower elevations....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,751
Posted By DCycle

I have the 28 Fairweather for traveler tires in...

I have the 28 Fairweather for traveler tires in my Vitus and they fit, but just barely - you'll have to get 28s that measure on the nose or are a bit smaller.

FWIW though, I find that a Vitus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-16, 09:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,801
Posted By DCycle

I live in Atlanta as well, but hardly ever post...

I live in Atlanta as well, but hardly ever post here these days. I was a bit more active when I lived in DC about 8 years ago...

Anyhow, I'm tentatively in for the 23rd. I'm not picky on location!
Forum: Touring
12-27-15, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By DCycle

^ I'd agree with all the above. Also, don't...

^ I'd agree with all the above. Also, don't fixate on N-S for temperature expectations, as latitude means far less than altitude in the west. For instance, Flagstaff where you are starting will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By DCycle

Wrk101's info is a bit dated at this point -...

Wrk101's info is a bit dated at this point - Atlanta has one of the fastest growing bike "cultures" in the country - of course it was starting from almost nill.

For vintage bikes in Atlanta, you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,134
Posted By DCycle

Eeesh. Myrtle beach should be bicycle friendly,...

Eeesh. Myrtle beach should be bicycle friendly, but it most certainly isn't. If you can stomach the kitsch, it does have some incredibly over-the-top mini golf:) Head further south around Charleston...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-13, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,027
Posted By DCycle

Yeah, I was looking for a pre-2000 litespeed for...

Yeah, I was looking for a pre-2000 litespeed for awhile, and the generally rule seems to be about $1,000 +/- 300 depending on components and overall condition.
Forum: Southeast
05-05-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,054
Posted By DCycle

^Are you talking crime or conditions for...

^Are you talking crime or conditions for cyclists? The areas the OP mentioned - Sandy Springs, Marietta, and Mableton - are as safe as anywhere. The crime in ATL is pretty concentrated. Conditons for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-04-13, 06:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,350
Posted By DCycle

I would not take less than 900.00 for a Zunow...

I would not take less than 900.00 for a Zunow like this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,585
Posted By DCycle

I've lived in 8 states, and have biked a...

I've lived in 8 states, and have biked a significant portion of many of them. A major outlier to me is New Mexico at #48. In my experience, New Mexico is about as bike friendly (if not a bit more so)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-13, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,633
Posted By DCycle

Somec, and if you can find one - Zunow.

Somec, and if you can find one - Zunow.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,417
Posted By DCycle

It sounds like you have very long legs relative...

It sounds like you have very long legs relative to your height. I would not bother trying to get a bigger frame, you might just end up too stretched out. I would follow the advice to get a longer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 08:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,655
Posted By DCycle

^ I agree. I'm not sure why you'd go somewhere...

^ I agree. I'm not sure why you'd go somewhere like Boulder for a change when you live in Tucson. Boulder and Ft. Collins are very similar in feel to Flagstaff, but I'd say Flagstaff is a hair...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-13, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,146
Posted By DCycle

I'm going to disagree with other posters...

I'm going to disagree with other posters regarding size - 59 cm should work about perfectly if you are 6'2" with typical proportions. That looks like a pretty nice bike, but I'd agree with above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-13, 09:15 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 11,938
Posted By DCycle

I'd say half the posters on C&V have at least one...

I'd say half the posters on C&V have at least one such bike, but likely most won't fess up:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-13, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,359
Posted By DCycle

ColonelJLloyd, that's true (i've also got the...

ColonelJLloyd, that's true (i've also got the Challenge Grifo XS 32s), but there's a big difference between Louisville roads, and Chicago roads, especially in late March. In my experience even going...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-13, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By DCycle

^ As is sort of alluded to above, the Beltline is...

^ As is sort of alluded to above, the Beltline is actually a major infrastructure undertaking - in addition to the 22 mile loop trail encircling downtown on old rail corridors, it will include a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-13, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,510
Posted By DCycle

^ I'd think that's about the right size mountain...

^ I'd think that's about the right size mountain bike for someone 6'4". But yeah, I would keep or try to sell on here - those black chrome sierras are pretty sweet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-13, 03:18 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 25,441
Posted By DCycle

Agreed, at this price point, Peugeots were a step...

Agreed, at this price point, Peugeots were a step above.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,733
Posted By DCycle

Hey, I'm surprised to see this revived after so...

Hey, I'm surprised to see this revived after so long! I've still got the Vitus, but sold the American Eagle - it was too heavy for the hills where I used to live and didn't get ridden much. Thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-12, 10:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,079
Posted By DCycle

I'm going to agree with Fender1. A Raleigh Sports...

I'm going to agree with Fender1. A Raleigh Sports is a well-built city bike that will last forever, but I don't think it will ride as nice, especially in a somewhat-hilly town like Boston, as the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-08-12, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,369
Posted By DCycle

WOW. That shop photo has sure got me drooling...

WOW. That shop photo has sure got me drooling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By DCycle

Iab, Oh really. I'd say your Bianchi is in pretty...

Iab, Oh really. I'd say your Bianchi is in pretty good condition, so it should sell for 600.00, at most right?

Care to put in on ebay to find out?:)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-16-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,218
Posted By DCycle

"Somewhat hot market" Ha. That's an...

"Somewhat hot market"

Ha. That's an understatement. In Vancouver, I'd probably ask $300 for that bike. Most other areas 200-250.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,609
Posted By DCycle

The small vials of celeste touch-up paint you can...

The small vials of celeste touch-up paint you can buy from the bianchi website are a spot-on match for the bianchi bikes of this era.
Forum: Commuting
08-09-12, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By DCycle

Thanks! I'll look into the spacers, and...

Thanks! I'll look into the spacers, and definitely will contact Wayne.
Forum: Commuting
08-08-12, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By DCycle

Question about fitting a rack to an old Peugeot

Hey, I've got a 1984 Peugeot mixte, that I'd like add a rack and panniers to for daily commuting.

Problem seems to be that it only has eyelets on the bottom side of the dropouts, and the eyelets...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-03-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,663
Posted By DCycle

I hope you're not serious. In most places that's...

I hope you're not serious. In most places that's a decent price. In some places it's a good price. A U08 is a step up from a varsity, and even a varsity can go for $125 in many big cities and college...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-12, 12:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 26,510
Posted By DCycle

Awesome, I can't wait to see this built up! I...

Awesome, I can't wait to see this built up! I find it interesting you are going for four bikes (3 CF). Right now I've got a vintage steel (81 Bianchi) and vintage aluminum (an 87' Vitus), and really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 330,072
Posted By DCycle

Oh man, this all-black Tempo and the...

Oh man, this all-black Tempo and the light-beige/cream Tempo are freakin' gorgeous!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-12, 12:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 933
Posted By DCycle

A Vitus in good-excellent condition will usually...

A Vitus in good-excellent condition will usually go in the $200-500 range. I'd say anything under $300 would be considered a good price. I have a Vitus that I bought for about that much, and despite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-12, 07:27 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,173
Posted By DCycle

Wow, that is amazing - excellent work. Those bars...

Wow, that is amazing - excellent work. Those bars with that bike, well...I don't think I would even put bar tape on there they match so well!
Forum: Commuting
04-23-12, 11:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,737
Posted By DCycle

About 58% of Americans live in urban areas of...

About 58% of Americans live in urban areas of more than 200,000 people. (Census) However, far fewer than half live in what most folks would consider a "major urban center" or large city. Of those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-12, 10:54 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,424
Posted By DCycle

^ Agreed, after looking at the auction, and...

^ Agreed, after looking at the auction, and whatwolf's photos, I can't see how such structural damage was honestly disclosed, even if there was a photo of the BB. It should be money back, IMO, as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-12, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,260
Posted By DCycle

Very cool story! That's interesting, I...

Very cool story!



That's interesting, I have a green vitus (kind of a bright schwinn varsity-esque green) and it's the only one of ever seen or heard of...I'd love to see pictures of another if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,908
Posted By DCycle

I like the Coffee, but I've gotta say - the tone...

I like the Coffee, but I've gotta say - the tone of this thread is very similar to the post on C&V recently about trying to bring back a "Vintage" State Co bike. I think it's the "vintage style, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-12, 12:48 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,660
Posted By DCycle

What tires are those? Do they have white-walls or...

What tires are those? Do they have white-walls or is the photo deceiving? I'm looking for some like that - similar to Jack Browns but come in 28c.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 10:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,015
Posted By DCycle

Yep, Art Deco was a design movement from 1920's -...

Yep, Art Deco was a design movement from 1920's - 1940's. Don't see much "Art Deco" about this bike either, but it is different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By DCycle

I hope you followed that up with, "So no, they...

I hope you followed that up with, "So no, they are not durable."
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