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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 189
Posted By zukahn1

These where low end department store bikes made...

These where low end department store bikes made by AMF/AMC which made about the worst bicycles, motorcycles and cars during the 70's. But they paid big money to the Olympics and Evil Kenivel to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 21
Posted By zukahn1

The bike in question is a mid 90's Brava which...

The bike in question is a mid 90's Brava which was mid level sports entry level race model offered in the extra small size basic tig welded chro-mo 520 frame set with just ok basic component's for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 817
Posted By zukahn1

I would agree for top price buyers wanted brand...

I would agree for top price buyers wanted brand brand frames where the brand on the bike was who actually made the bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,257
Posted By zukahn1

Track style trainers where big in Japan and the...

Track style trainers where big in Japan and the UK for while but never really got many sales in the US. As for value in nice condition $350 or so seems low but at the end of the day it's ss trainer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 945
Posted By zukahn1

The one big thing is Colonago lugged limited...

The one big thing is Colonago lugged limited edition collecter's finish semi custume/art bikes aren't as rare as sellers think they have made editions models from the late 70's to the early 2000's....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,057
Posted By zukahn1

Pretty much any of these adjustable stems that...

Pretty much any of these adjustable stems that you see sell for silly high prices. I have seen lesser branded junk go for $100-200 so if you see them they should be a good buy. Hope you get the lot...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 351
Posted By zukahn1

Of In this style of bike in Canada you will see a...

Of In this style of bike in Canada you will see a lot of Easton's pretty low end pass on most of these unless there close to free and a lot of random lesser 3 speeds pretty the same not recomended...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 212
Posted By zukahn1

As for value not a lot without the fork probably...

As for value not a lot without the fork probably $50 or so. I would say go ahead and source fork and change stuff your mot going to loose much of anything value wise. The only way I could see finding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,997
Posted By zukahn1

Very nice weather today about 60 with a light...

Very nice weather today about 60 with a light breeze. Took the Nishiki SS speed on a ride to the Library and town by the long way.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By zukahn1

You can tell it's the repop by the crank set on...

You can tell it's the repop by the crank set on quick look the originals had a nicer round ashabuala crank set. As for the shifter Stngrays came in both geared and single speed originally.. Price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,997
Posted By zukahn1

After few warmer days and today being real nice...

After few warmer days and today being real nice in the low 60's the back roads and trails are finally getting mostly clear of mud and snow. So I fixed the headset on my Marin MTB and took for a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 945
Posted By zukahn1

Colored plating finish was a fad for brief while...

Colored plating finish was a fad for brief while in the early 80's . While great looking it doesn't really add a lot to the bike now. Back in the day I was guy who paid an extra $200 for chrome on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,997
Posted By zukahn1

Another somewhat cold and snowy day in Fairplay...

Another somewhat cold and snowy day in Fairplay Colorado and yes it close to the end of April. Took a short ride on the Marin MTB to the Post Office no mail service or most package service so every...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By zukahn1

Will at the least it won't go down in value at ...

Will at the least it won't go down in value at this point so if you have room at least keep it till early Summer when prices peak and ask $400 local sale if it sales fine if not your OK.. IMHO...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-19-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By zukahn1

Looks great in the current soft market I would be...

Looks great in the current soft market I would be inclined to keep it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,997
Posted By zukahn1

Very nice weather yesterday so I got actually...

Very nice weather yesterday so I got actually wash bike outside for the first time in several months choose to was the Marin MTB and took it on short Sunday ride to the Fairplay Cemetery which has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,366
Posted By zukahn1

The Japan built main stream production bikes...

The Japan built main stream production bikes pretty much came to an end 93 when Japans labor and import regulations changed. The major makers started the shift to Tawain and tig welded around 87 with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,366
Posted By zukahn1

I believe the last were made in 1991.

I believe the last were made in 1991.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 706
Posted By zukahn1

This one does have a bit of actually been raced...

This one does have a bit of actually been raced vibe to it. As for the frame the market is way down so I would say $250-300 for the frame and fork. Do mention this is ligit standards race bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 706
Posted By zukahn1

llyu The no mount's could mean this was a full...

llyu
The no mount's could mean this was a full race or tri bike originally a lot of race bike have almost no mount points and fancy lugs.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 706
Posted By zukahn1

I would agree that it looks early 90's based on...

I would agree that it looks early 90's based on fork and component's.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 305
Posted By zukahn1

Not sure who actually made there stuff but from ...

Not sure who actually made there stuff but from the several pairs I have worked on they seem to be a good mid level loose bearing hubs so if the cones are good you should be fine. All you likely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,997
Posted By zukahn1

I like the pink and black look with matching...

I like the pink and black look with matching pink bottle cages very nice touch.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 641
Posted By zukahn1

I believe these were offered with either drop...

I believe these were offered with either drop bars or upright wing bars OEM in some markets. So with the difference it is likely mostly original.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 484
Posted By zukahn1

I would say pass on this one the low end steal...

I would say pass on this one the low end steal wheels are the deal killer for me on this one will likely always be a bit off and close to no braking.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By zukahn1

I would say its a good deal if everything works...

I would say its a good deal if everything works good the tires are good they look nice in the pic's a nice set of tires cost $75 or so and most used bikes don't come with good tires..
Also a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 346
Posted By zukahn1

For a cheap easy fix just take one of the bolts...

For a cheap easy fix just take one of the bolts over to your local hardware store and find a half dozen washers the right size should be either 10 or 11mm's. about $2. Hard to believe the bike coop...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 641
Posted By zukahn1

The Ace is fairly low end model even in very good...

The Ace is fairly low end model even in very good original condition $150-200. Considering your history with the bike if it's still a good rider I would suggest you consider keeping it theses late...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,799
Posted By zukahn1

Based on the pics this one has longer than...

Based on the pics this one has longer than typical wheelbase note there are several inches between the rear wheel and the seat tube and the fork is a little more forward than typical.. Should make...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 191
Posted By zukahn1

Pretty low end bike is it 3 or single speed...

Pretty low end bike is it 3 or single speed model.? You can post pics after ten post or put them in a gallery here which other members can see.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 628
Posted By zukahn1

I like the semi vertical dropouts that are in...

I like the semi vertical dropouts that are in alignment with seat tube makes for some really nice clean lines,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,997
Posted By zukahn1

Put a new bottle cage on the old Hardrock and...

Put a new bottle cage on the old Hardrock and took a short ride to the Library and Post Office.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 871
Posted By zukahn1

Based on the details frame geometry i would say...

Based on the details frame geometry i would say it's a 80's Tri frame so no braze on's. Most sport or even race bikes would have some braze on or dropout mount points. So god spot point Mr. 66.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,069
Posted By zukahn1

With simple friction if the bcd is correct you...

With simple friction if the bcd is correct you should be fine one can correct 2mm or so with washers if needed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,997
Posted By zukahn1

After a couple o f weeks of non riding weather 4...

After a couple o f weeks of non riding weather 4 foot snow storm fallowed by freezing and 70mile winds over the weekend.. I got to finally take short ride to town today the back roads and trail are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-08-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By zukahn1

The parts would place it around a 84 give or take...

The parts would place it around a 84 give or take a year.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By zukahn1

I do like these a couple of the best made in the...

I do like these a couple of the best made in the 80's.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 871
Posted By zukahn1

Pretty sure the bad photos are to hide that the...

Pretty sure the bad photos are to hide that the frame and fork are bent.. Pretty sure the actual bike is a early 80's Nishiki International. So pretty much junk but it does have a nice set of brakes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 817
Posted By zukahn1

Centurion did market a lot of interesting top...

Centurion did market a lot of interesting top end frames in the 80's many of which had basically double digit production numbers and were hand built be various makers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 637
Posted By zukahn1

+1 on the seat post it should be completely...

+1 on the seat post it should be completely removed inspected greased and installed to proper height which should be about a hand and a half.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By zukahn1

Nice bike this was a model that was top end light...

Nice bike this was a model that was top end light touring bike in the early 70's . That went way downhill to being semi junk by the late 70's early 80's. which hurts value a bit on these so really on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 817
Posted By zukahn1

While likely great function wise the ugly crank...

While likely great function wise the ugly crank set Alex wheels do hurt the look of this great bike imho
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By zukahn1

Looks legit to me interesting that fork and frame...

Looks legit to me interesting that fork and frame look to have been made several years apart.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 637
Posted By zukahn1

Very nice bike I have owned a couple and 753...

Very nice bike I have owned a couple and 753 frames are great riders very solid with just a bit of flex which makes for a nice ride.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 637
Posted By zukahn1

You can post pics after you 10 legit posts and 72...

You can post pics after you 10 legit posts and 72 hours bit tough but theses are the current rules.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 885
Posted By zukahn1

Main thing on these is frame up build is going to...

Main thing on these is frame up build is going to cost more than whole bike would be worth. Right now good set of vintage correct looking tires and tubes could run over $100 shipped. Start to add up...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,396
Posted By zukahn1

No your stuck with 28 front and 25 rear on these

No your stuck with 28 front and 25 rear on these
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By zukahn1

I will say that the nicer Raliegh USA bikes MTB...

I will say that the nicer Raliegh USA bikes MTB and road and are under valued there top stuff were basically the best retail bikes sold in the 80's and 90's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 493
Posted By zukahn1

To make things work just add a 2mm drive side...

To make things work just add a 2mm drive side washer then adjust the shifters rest to work. I have done s bunch Shimano stuff this way seems to work just fine if the frame is good
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,112,840
Posted By zukahn1

Some bottle cages turned out way better than...

Some bottle cages turned out way better than expected .
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