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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-13-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By syckman

Juvela - that was incredibly informative, thank...

Juvela - that was incredibly informative, thank you! Any chance you know if the lugs are chromed? If so, might remove the paint from them to see if it's salvageable.

Zukahn1 - I have the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-12-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By syckman

Maino 70's (maybe 60's?) bike with OLD campy components

Picked this up for $50 and wondering if it's worth building up. Frame's been repainted and has no decals, so no idea what it is except it's a Maino, and it feels pretty heavy. Drivetrain is all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 189,600
Posted By syckman

Picked up this bike last week and curious what it...

Picked up this bike last week and curious what it is. All components have been replaced and frame was repainted. Last owner rode it as a fixie.

Serial number: O H J (or O 4 J?) on left, A 7 4 6 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

Park Tool PCS-10.2 Repair Stand - Los Angeles: ...

Park Tool PCS-10.2 Repair Stand - Los Angeles: $150 (https://offerup.com/item/detail/df5effe2-205f-39e9-9f09-089713bd1953?q=park+tool)
Only used it a few times Don’t Need it Anymore sold my Bike.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,956
Posted By syckman

Free shipping for orders +$75, which is easy to...

Free shipping for orders +$75, which is easy to hit (at least for me!). Placed 2 x orders for 6 tires total (had to order 3 at a time to avoid $40 shipping cost). Going to place another this weekend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,956
Posted By syckman

Here you go: Tektro calipers...

Here you go: Tektro calipers (https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BCTK539/tektro-r539-long-drop-road-brake-caliper-(47-59mm))

Online shops in Europe have such great prices compared to US ones - I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

From one of the pix, has rippled paint on down...

From one of the pix, has rippled paint on down tube from a crash (top tube looks fine). How much of an issue is this?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 833
Posted By syckman

Took one member's advice to remove paint to check...

Took one member's advice to remove paint to check out the damage, and it doesn't look bad. Then when I resprayed the frame, you can't even tell there was ever a problem here - looks great actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 833
Posted By syckman

I tend to agree with you, especially because the...

I tend to agree with you, especially because the fork seems fine. Just had no experience so if members here told me to watch out, I'd trash it. For now, its 1 keep and 1 dump...

I shall check...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 833
Posted By syckman

Thx for reply. I've attached a couple photos with...

Thx for reply. I've attached a couple photos with the wheels on, if that helps anyone get a better idea re: fork

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 833
Posted By syckman

Damaged frame from crash - safe for my child to ride?

So I bought a Centurion Ironman Master for $75 late at night. Didn't have a chance to actually check it out til the next day when I saw the telltale signs of a crash - rippled paint on top and down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

Miyata 58cm - Santa Clarita, CA - $110 ...

Miyata 58cm - Santa Clarita, CA - $110

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/01313_hctowje6f6a_1320mm_1200x900_0bd20f4a0de2e031c2950ef7e91064a65cc18d0d.jpg
New tires &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

1986 Trek 560 Pro Series - La Mirada, CA - $269...

1986 Trek 560 Pro Series - La Mirada, CA - $269...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 757
Posted By syckman

You see this from many sellers on ebay/aliexpress...

You see this from many sellers on ebay/aliexpress - pretty much all from China. Then when they request feedback from buyers, they tell them to also not show any branding/logos as well!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

Is that even safe to ride?

Is that even safe to ride?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,067
Posted By syckman

use the activejunky cashback site to save add’l...

use the activejunky cashback site to save add’l $10 (12%) making this a very cheap $75!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 109,450
Posted By syckman

Looking at joining the ride tomorrow - now that...

Looking at joining the ride tomorrow - now that Beantown closed (RIP!), is the route still the same?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 01:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

1986 Raleigh Grand Prix - looks to be in great...

1986 Raleigh Grand Prix - looks to be in great condition from photos, 531 tubing for main triangle - $100
https://offerup.com/item/detail/1532384844
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

is that a large dent in the chain stay?

is that a large dent in the chain stay?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 109,450
Posted By syckman

There is also a CicLAvia ride in South LA that...

There is also a CicLAvia ride in South LA that day between 9 am to 3 pm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

Big price drop ($200 to $120) so was considering...

Big price drop ($200 to $120) so was considering this too. Look forward to your pics - was seller hiding something in the shadows?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

I was actually in communication with seller to...

I was actually in communication with seller to buy this - he said someone was coming in 10 minutes but if I offered $100, he would sell to me. That was last I heard from him so assume he went back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,701
Posted By syckman

I'm pretty new here too so when I wanted to add...

I'm pretty new here too so when I wanted to add pix to one of the threads I created as a newbie, I uploaded it to my profile's 'album' and another member posted the pixs - quickly learned thats the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-01-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By syckman

1980s Bianchi (guessing Limited?)

Bought this bike today for $200 - it's a Made in Italy frame (my first) so got it to compare the ride to my recently purchased Japanese frames (Bianchi Sport SX, Miyata 912 and a Univega made by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

Torelli Bike - Huntington Beach, CA - $190 ...

Torelli Bike - Huntington Beach, CA - $190
https://offerup.com/item/detail/c77ff352-e694-3d2d-bf68-f4f7616ca442?q=bike

Was considering it but looks to be a bit too big

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

At the time of my post last week, I wasn't...

At the time of my post last week, I wasn't familiar with Miyata's (or vintage bikes in general) so in googling 912's, all the ones I've seen had decals on the top tube whereas this did not. Turns on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 07:42 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 291,108
Posted By syckman

Bought this Miyata 912 today in LA. Serial...

Bought this Miyata 912 today in LA. Serial number: I920884. I = 1980 model.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1172x879/m1_4ca4832b69cf5bc6e6909338ad478dff5298f40f.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-20-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By syckman

Well, I bought the 912 this morning - it was a...

Well, I bought the 912 this morning - it was a size L. Another member here mentioned in the ebay/craigslist thread that this bike was a '79/'80. Will clean it up and post here shortly - frame...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-20-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By syckman

Not sure how to measure vintage bikes, so just...

Not sure how to measure vintage bikes, so just used the floor to top tube measurement of 31" for this Univega. Top tube length is 21.5". Feels like a size Medium to me.

The Miyata owner only...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-20-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By syckman

Thanks for replies so far. To answer a...

Thanks for replies so far.

To answer a couple questions above:

1) Am in Los Angeles and bought this yesterday for $50. Seller said this was her ex-husband's bike who was the original owner.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

'80's Miyata - there's a decal that says 912 but...

'80's Miyata - there's a decal that says 912 but its not - anyone know what model this is?
https://offerup.com/item/detail/0cd9de2f-5011-39c5-8d9c-e5eec45b3886?q=bike

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-19-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By syckman

1985 Univega Grand Premio by Miyata

Just bought this today. Cleaned it up a bit and put in a tube for a quick test ride and turns out its just so slightly too small for me (ground to top tube is 31" - am 5'9" and prefer 32"). Might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 06:31 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 291,108
Posted By syckman

Bought a Univega Grand Premio today - believe it...

Bought a Univega Grand Premio today - believe it was made by Miyata in 1985 based on first letter of Serial # NU41724. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,246
Posted By syckman

Also, saw this 2 hours after it was posted and...

Also, saw this 2 hours after it was posted and was going to offer but didn't because listing stated 'Purple frame has very small dent in rear left chainstay' so didn't want to deal with that.
...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-13-22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,446
Posted By syckman

I put a Brooks B17 on two of my bikes around the...

I put a Brooks B17 on two of my bikes around the same time. One caused some pain on my inner thigh, the other did not. Figured it was due to bike fit vs saddle itself so played around with the fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-22, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By syckman

I have a pair of these and Five Ten Freerider...

I have a pair of these and Five Ten Freerider Pros. These are heavier and less-breathable, but seem to offer more protection than the Freeriders. Love the shoelace cover that hides the laces - all...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-13-22, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By syckman

I bought this rack last year for my road and MTB...

I bought this rack last year for my road and MTB bikes. Loved it for my road bikes but turns out this rack isn't really made for modern MTB's as it cannot accommodate longer wheelbase than 47" (most...
Forum: Southern California
10-13-22, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,514
Posted By syckman

Turnbull Canyon in Whittier should be ok with...

Turnbull Canyon in Whittier should be ok with your SS. No shade at all though so don't head out there in the Summer heat.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,615
Posted By syckman

Roccobike - Thats a sweet bike - you can never...

Roccobike - Thats a sweet bike - you can never have enough celeste!

This is my first bike with downtube shifters so going to enjoy playing around with them. They actually feel pretty smooth for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By syckman

I wouldn't suggest a leather saddle for MTB just...

I wouldn't suggest a leather saddle for MTB just because trail terrain is so dusty, dirty, muddy, etc that the leather will be ruined pretty quickly. I have a Brooks C17 Cambium all weather saddle...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,764
Posted By syckman

Had 1 before Covid times, have 6 now! 2016...

Had 1 before Covid times, have 6 now!

2016 Raleigh Merit road bike
2021 Planet X TI London Road Gravel bike
2021 Polygon D7 MTB
2021 Vitus Senteur MTB
2022 Titus TI MTB
1986 Bianchi Sport RX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 109,450
Posted By syckman

Just got my first vintage bike (1986 Bianchi...

Just got my first vintage bike (1986 Bianchi Sport SX) so look forward to joining you guys on one of your upcoming rides. Looks like you guys cover many of the usual roads I ride on so was fun going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 718
Views: 291,108
Posted By syckman

Just purchased a Bianchi Sport SX, theres a stick...

Just purchased a Bianchi Sport SX, theres a stick on downtube that says 86/87 Colorado Springs, but googling this model, looks like its made in Japan. Serial number is BS800539
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,615
Posted By syckman

1986 Bianchi Sport RX - Almost brand new condition!

Just bought this yesterday from the 2nd owner who advised the original owner basically never rode the bike. 2nd owner had it for a year and never even rode it once.

Not a single mark or scratch on...
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