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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Look at the gap between the rear wheel and the...

Look at the gap between the rear wheel and the seat tube. It's huge. No way is that a 700c wheel on that small a frame.

Same with the head tube. The top and down tubes would be close to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Saddle looks like a Selle Anatomica Titanico.

Saddle looks like a Selle Anatomica Titanico.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

56cm Aegis Aro Svelte, $400, Milwaukee FB

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1109787657016793
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Davidson custom tandem, $7500, Milwaukee FB

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/767250465058599
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

56cm Ritchey BreakAway with case, $1500, Milwaukee FB

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1565947310916095
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

58cm Waterford, $300, Milwaukee FB

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/390823657231947
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Trek 500 Tri Series, $85, Milwaukee FB

Looks like an '86, 22.5" or 24" frame. Should be Reynolds 531 DB.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/781726873348206
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

62cm Gitane TdF, $200, Milwaukee FB

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/938602997660068
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

54cm Specialized Roubaix $375, Milwaukee CL: ...

54cm Specialized Roubaix $375, Milwaukee CL:

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/d/delafield-full-carbon-specialized/7718231127.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 83,260
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Posted By bargainguy

The Bottecchia is listed as 64cm ST, 60cm TT. ...

The Bottecchia is listed as 64cm ST, 60cm TT. That's a pretty short top tube if you're 6'4. Do you have any idea of what top tube length works for you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Schwinn World Voyageur, $300, Chicago CL ...

Schwinn World Voyageur, $300, Chicago CL

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bik/d/orland-park-schwinn-world-voyageur/7710554209.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Bianchi (Special?) with Cyclone, $40, Milwaukee...

Bianchi (Special?) with Cyclone, $40, Milwaukee FB:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1569844350500283
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Say what? Looks like a Forte Axis carbon fiber...

Say what? Looks like a Forte Axis carbon fiber fork. Forte was the house brand of Performance if memory serves.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

56cm Serotta Colorado Legend Ti frame/fork $475...

56cm Serotta Colorado Legend Ti frame/fork $475 Bristol, WI FB

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3184689331833259
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

[QUOTE=Senior Ryder 00;23030186] Not only...

[QUOTE=Senior Ryder 00;23030186]

Not only the internal cable routing issue, but 70's decals on a later frame. Something is off. Paramounts typically have chrome Nervex lugs, not painted ones.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Trek 890, $150, Milwaukee FB: ...

Trek 890, $150, Milwaukee FB:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Try the same link, but cut out everything after...

Try the same link, but cut out everything after html - there's a bunch of stuff there that's screwing up the link.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

I've met this seller as well, although it was in...

I've met this seller as well, although it was in pre-pandemic times.

Seller seemed to have a predilection for C-dale MTBs as well as 26er MTBs in general.

Selection was huge. Condition was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

I think it's a Trek 1100 road bike in 19" size. ...

I think it's a Trek 1100 road bike in 19" size. Looks like the "00" is missing from the 1100 on the seat tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

FWIW, I know of this seller. He's tried to...

FWIW, I know of this seller. He's tried to purchase multiple bikes from me over the years. "Tried" is the operative word.

Case in point. Couple months ago, I had a complete bike up for sale. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

That bike is listed as a Honda Full Custom...

That bike is listed as a Honda Full Custom Aluminum Single Speed. So if the ebay bike is the same one, the frame is alu, not ti.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-19, 07:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

I wish that were a Brooks saddle, but it looks a...

I wish that were a Brooks saddle, but it looks a relatively cheap modern saddle with the appearance of rivets. I recognize it because I use them on builds with synthetic leather bar tape. The ones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Doubt it, as this bike sports the gen-you-wine...

Doubt it, as this bike sports the gen-you-wine Spenco foam grips....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 06:35 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

^^ The rear dropouts don't look anything like...

^^ The rear dropouts don't look anything like what I've seen on any C-dale, rather crude actually. Highly suspect.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-19, 09:06 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Could be wrong, but I believe that's the Aldi...

Could be wrong, but I believe that's the Aldi Bikemate repair stand, $29.99 new:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1143957-not-vintage-but-who-knew-aldi-sell-bike-workstand-30-a.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-19, 10:58 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

You're right, no dedicated racing models till '85...

You're right, no dedicated racing models till '85 if memory serves. I was thinking of the models that existed before that line.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-19, 10:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

If it's an early C-dale, wasn't it a 19" frame...

If it's an early C-dale, wasn't it a 19" frame rather than 48/50?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-18, 12:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

The Rockford show is mostly balloon tire and...

The Rockford show is mostly balloon tire and vintage/classic bikes, very little in the way of road bikes.

The Madison swap in January and the Chicago swap in February (back at the Harper College...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-18, 06:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Advertising it as an "adult triathlon bike"...

Advertising it as an "adult triathlon bike" without mention of Schwinn or Tempo probably turns away the target crowd. This is one occasion where removing an accessory might increase its value - take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-18, 10:49 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

24" front wheel / 700c rear is typical on these...

24" front wheel / 700c rear is typical on these small front wheel frames. I set up a Terry Solstice for the missus, made sure to get a couple extra 24" Presta tubes just in case.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-18, 10:35 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Decal scheme is '84-85. My guess is an '84 Le...

Decal scheme is '84-85. My guess is an '84 Le Tour Luxe in dark grey. Most of the '84 road lineup had sidepulls, but the LTL had centerpulls.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-18, 07:35 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

My guess: '83 760, racing blue with silver panel...

My guess: '83 760, racing blue with silver panel & head tube:

1983 Trek Bicycle Brochure Part 2 (http://www.vintage-trek.com/TrekBrochure1983Part2.htm)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-18, 02:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Could be wrong, but I always thought the 80's...

Could be wrong, but I always thought the 80's Tenax Schwinns only came in 19-21-23-25" frames. Based on the head tube length, I'd guess a 23" / 58cm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-18, 09:27 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

The Technium process as developed by Raleigh...

The Technium process as developed by Raleigh bonds dissimilar metals. The most common configuration - like this one - is aluminum frame tubes bonded to cromoly lugs, but there were all kinds of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-18, 12:36 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

A few years ago, I sold a Paramount to a fellow...

A few years ago, I sold a Paramount to a fellow who was an employee of BBC. He told me that BBC gets their crazy asking prices (often 10x FMV) more often than you think. Even if it's only a small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-18, 05:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Trek 920 for $120, local pickup only at a pawn...

Trek 920 for $120, local pickup only at a pawn shop just south of Minneapolis. If you're in town tomorrow for the Super Bowl....

https://www.pawnamerica.com/bicycles/362893-bike.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

I see it now, thanks!

I see it now, thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Thanks...but do you have a link?

Thanks...but do you have a link?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-18, 11:55 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Yikes. Good way to drive people off. Have a...

Yikes. Good way to drive people off. Have a reserve, or set your opening bid high enough, but don't sell an item and then cancel it, saying you didn't get enough $. Makes the seller look greedy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-18, 11:32 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Yep, $2500 is dreaming big-time. I sold this...

Yep, $2500 is dreaming big-time. I sold this Campy-equipped Y77 last year for $750.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

I had one of these. 2040 hi-ten if memory serves.

I had one of these. 2040 hi-ten if memory serves.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-17, 02:20 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Terrible why? That's an awfully subjective...

Terrible why? That's an awfully subjective assessment with no rational basis given for your opinion.

Early carbon tube/alu lug frames are a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, if you're afraid of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-17, 08:30 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

...except for the rusted chain and cables. I'm...

...except for the rusted chain and cables. I'm thinking overhaul....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

An early 310, perhaps? I just sold this one...

An early 310, perhaps? I just sold this one recently, same paint and decal placement. 1024 tubing if memory serves.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 01:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Not sure why the seller claims Chicago built. ...

Not sure why the seller claims Chicago built. This doesn't look like anything special to me. With cantis, looks like a 90's frame. I suspect far east manufacture, perhaps Kinesis in Taiwan,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

I agree it looks nice. I've had a few of these,...

I agree it looks nice. I've had a few of these, a woman's model last year seen below. But: It's fairly heavy (~30 lb.), has a claw rear derailleur, and due to the cast aluminum lugs, has a quill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

With your hands on the hoods, you can both shift...

With your hands on the hoods, you can both shift and brake without changing hand position. At first, this revolutionized racing, because you could do both coming out of a turn at speed, for ex.,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-17, 07:23 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

I've heard these being referred to as a Rainbow...

I've heard these being referred to as a Rainbow Traut (play on Trout & Eisentraut), supposedly because the fish decals would change color at different angles. Master framebuilder who also taught...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-17, 09:12 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

Anyone know if that Wonder head badge on the Moto...

Anyone know if that Wonder head badge on the Moto is original? I had a 60's Moto and it had the Motobecane/Pantin headbadge - the factory where they also cranked out motorcycles. Except for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,289
Posted By bargainguy

58cm Lemond Zurich $220 BIN ebay local pickup only San Jose

2000 Lemond Zurich - 58cm | eBay
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