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Posted By katsup

I'm in the $500 ballpark. You can find frames in...

I'm in the $500 ballpark. You can find frames in that category for $700-$800 from manufactures of which you are not.

Feel free to try any price you want and just drop the price if it doesn't sell....
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Posted By katsup

It has better than stock parts on it with the...

It has better than stock parts on it with the wheels being the standout (Phil Wood hubs). It may be worth $700 to the right buyer considering those upgrades parts. However, the market is bad shape...
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Posted By katsup

OPs gallery with the photos ...

OPs gallery with the photos
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/32871359

I'd agree around $150-$200 in this market.
02-02-24, 11:56 PM
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Posted By katsup

One thing to note about the multi tracks, at...

One thing to note about the multi tracks, at least the early ones, is the geometry. They feel like your on top of the bike vs in it like some modern bikes. This got to me on multi hour rides as I...
01-29-24, 10:24 AM
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Posted By katsup

Getting into old rigid mountain bikes had me...

Getting into old rigid mountain bikes had me aquiring a lot of bikes as it became easy to justify when you find high end bikes (of their time) for $100. I ended up getting down to around 5 total...
01-10-24, 12:43 AM
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Views: 1,422
Posted By katsup

The All City brand is ending: ...

The All City brand is ending: https://cyclingindustry.news/qbp-announce-all-city-brand-to-wind-down/

This wouldn't stop me if I wanted that bike, but it may matter to some.
01-07-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 121
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Posted By katsup

That's maybe it. I don't use any other device,...

That's maybe it. I don't use any other device, just the phone.
01-07-24, 09:57 AM
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Posted By katsup

OP, the beacon feature you mentioned became...

OP, the beacon feature you mentioned became available to free users awhile back. I just use Strava to track my mileage (beacon for the wife), don't care about the social aspect, so the free version...
12-29-23, 09:40 AM
12-02-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 54
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Posted By katsup

The Royce Union I posted is only if your budget...

The Royce Union I posted is only if your budget is super tight and you can't / don't have the patience to find a good used bike. It is still a cheap bike, but it does have some decent components on...
11-26-23, 11:13 AM
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Posted By katsup

I'll get flamed on here, but Royce Union (Huffy)...

I'll get flamed on here, but Royce Union (Huffy) has a 18sp Shimano Sora equipped gravel bike for $240 after their 25% coupon in banner. This is a drop bar bike....
11-25-23, 07:20 PM
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Posted By katsup

I was in scouts and remember thinking this badge...

I was in scouts and remember thinking this badge was too challenging. 50 mile rides were a lot when you had a department store mountain bike and wasn't into cycling.

We did do a few cycling trips,...
11-25-23, 02:40 AM
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Posted By katsup

Thanks, bought 3 chains.

Thanks, bought 3 chains.
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Posted By katsup

Op's photo gallery ...

Op's photo gallery
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/23401379

The Apex (blue and white) is your most valuable, but they all look to be in rough shape and in desperate need of a tune up. Maybe...
11-12-23, 05:03 PM
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Posted By katsup

I have been successful when the leak was on the...

I have been successful when the leak was on the side of patch. I don't think I've ever had a puncture in the middle of a patch.

You aren't losing much by trying so I would give it a shot. Be...
11-05-23, 03:23 PM
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Posted By katsup

No issues whatsoever with Billy Bonkers on my...

No issues whatsoever with Billy Bonkers on my Mavic M261 rims. Haven't had them on any of my other 26in rims.
11-01-23, 10:08 PM
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Posted By katsup

Your photos are out of order causing confusion....

Your photos are out of order causing confusion. The first and last photo appear to be the front wheel. Front is a TA, and the specs say 12mm, so it's 12mm axle with 100mm width hub. I don't see any...
10-29-23, 09:51 AM
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Posted By katsup

100mm front and 142mm rear are the measurements...

100mm front and 142mm rear are the measurements we see, but the fact that it says QR instead of TA is concerning. Rear clearly says thru axle so it's probably thru axle front also.

You have any...
10-21-23, 04:14 PM
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Views: 1,222
Posted By katsup

I've heard that Shimano quietly change the modern...

I've heard that Shimano quietly change the modern quiet hub. I think there was an XT and XTR one. The assumption online was because they broke easily, which is probably what you read.

I prefer...
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Posted By katsup

Not sure where you got that brake value from, but...

Not sure where you got that brake value from, but the BR-MC32 brakes are only worth around $20-$25 for the set. Link to sold listings...
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Posted By katsup

I'd say closer to $60-80 for the frame and fork. ...

I'd say closer to $60-80 for the frame and fork.

The Deore LX and STX components are not worth that much either. You can see those prices easy enough on eBay.
10-15-23, 09:25 AM
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Posted By katsup

The Sorrento is not a high dollar bike, I'd leave...

The Sorrento is not a high dollar bike, I'd leave it as index. The likely buyer is just someone that wants a bike to cruise around on.
09-24-23, 09:34 AM
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Posted By katsup

Early M9100 12sp shifters had a switch for 11sp. ...

Early M9100 12sp shifters had a switch for 11sp. I've never personally tried the combination you are asking about though.
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Posted By katsup

https://helena.craigslist.org/bop/d/helena-trek-97...

https://helena.craigslist.org/bop/d/helena-trek-970-bicycle-frameset/7667270523.html...
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Views: 820
Posted By katsup

Out of curiosity, what color and size? And if...

Out of curiosity, what color and size? And if you know what year.
09-09-23, 03:23 PM
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Posted By katsup

Spray the bar and inside the grip with hairspray,...

Spray the bar and inside the grip with hairspray, then it just slips right on. Often just plain water works as well
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Posted By katsup

Yes, expect it to need a tune up and some...

Yes, expect it to need a tune up and some replacement of consumables (cables, tires, etc...). Be cautious of that seatpost being seized in the seat tube (make sure it moves), they can be a challenge...
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Posted By katsup

In Southern California, $60-$100 in a local sale.

In Southern California, $60-$100 in a local sale.
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Posted By katsup

$300 is probably market price in SoCal in this...

$300 is probably market price in SoCal in this post covid time. The suspension fork is probably worth $60-$80 in a local sale.
08-31-23, 09:53 AM
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Posted By katsup

I've cut lose a bike like that once, it was...

I've cut lose a bike like that once, it was missing it's wheels, which I assume why it was abandoned. I tracked it for 2 months before I eventually cut the lock and took it home. I only used the...
08-29-23, 10:36 PM
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Posted By katsup

Considering what bikes you are looking at, I'm...

Considering what bikes you are looking at, I'm assuming you want something more modern? If you are looking at vintage, as others have mentioned, buying a used 26" rigid mountain bike is the way to...
08-28-23, 08:19 AM
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Views: 980
Posted By katsup

Here's a solution something ...

Here's a solution something
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SjU_C85uBx8
08-24-23, 11:53 PM
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Posted By katsup

I only picked up one bike this summer. ...

I only picked up one bike this summer.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20230727_171858252_f7215e2cb850a94a30d9b6fbe4cdd840ff06fa36.jpg
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Posted By katsup

It's the largest size (22-23"). Probably ok for a...

It's the largest size (22-23"). Probably ok for a rider 6ft+. You maybe able to find a catalog scan for the other measurements.

During Covid, maybe $300-$400, now $150-$250. The rear brake hurts...
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Views: 528
Posted By katsup

I've been there, got rid of the extra bikes...

I've been there, got rid of the extra bikes during the covid craze. I now have limits on what I buy (Deore DX or better) and any new keepers have to be better than what I have. The CR-7 is an easy...
07-19-23, 09:08 AM
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Posted By katsup

My 1990 Trek 520 was a 26.8 seatpost.

My 1990 Trek 520 was a 26.8 seatpost.
07-19-23, 09:05 AM
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Views: 1,354
Posted By katsup

Looks like a MB4 to me. MB1 should have a Tange...

Looks like a MB4 to me. MB1 should have a Tange Prestige sticker and XT components.
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Views: 528
Posted By katsup

LIst price, not a sold price. Also, as...

LIst price, not a sold price. Also, as mentioned, not stock. Crank brothers cranks are worth more than XT as one example.

OP can list his at $2k, doesn't mean it's worth that.
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Views: 528
Posted By katsup

The value is in the components. Not many people...

The value is in the components. Not many people are looking for aluminum vintage mountain bikes, so the frameset is probably worth $50-$100. The components on top of it may add quite a bit.

If...
07-17-23, 12:03 AM
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Views: 798
Posted By katsup

Too vague of a question, but if you must...

Too vague of a question, but if you must know....the one that fits you best.
07-12-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By katsup

Their stem check is just looking at 1 bolt on the...

Their stem check is just looking at 1 bolt on the stem at the steerer vs 2. The used Woom 2 i picked up for my son has one bolt so I got "may be affected" and ordered the stem maintenance kit.
...
07-08-23, 09:04 AM
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Views: 875
Posted By katsup

I've had a quill stem extender come loose on a...

I've had a quill stem extender come loose on a ride before. It was a Soma high rise extender and came loose climbing a switchback. I tightened it back up and finished the ride, but replaced it with...
06-21-23, 11:11 PM
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Views: 1,250
Posted By katsup

I'll mimic what DorkDisc said, the only...

I'll mimic what DorkDisc said, the only difference I've noticed is the paint. I have set of BL-R780 on my bike now and have used BL-4700 in the past.

If buying from the US, it's only $5...
06-08-23, 12:39 AM
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Posted By katsup

I had an 10sp XT/XTR groupset laying around so...

I had an 10sp XT/XTR groupset laying around so decided to put it on my ParkPre. Then I topped it off with a new handlebar and tires.

1995 ParkPre Pro 825 w/ Tange Prestige fork
10sp XT Groupset...
05-29-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 582
Posted By katsup

Visit your bike shop, they may have some. Spoke...

Visit your bike shop, they may have some. Spoke protectors come with new bikes that have 51t cassettes, surely one of these will work if you can't find a specific 46t.
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Views: 746
Posted By katsup

Handlebar doesn't affect value. It's like a red...

Handlebar doesn't affect value. It's like a red car, some like it, some don't care and some avoid it. It's not as neutral as a white car.

I'd raise the saddle and tilt the bars flat for ad...
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Views: 746
Posted By katsup

Not everyone will like the handlebar on your bike.

Not everyone will like the handlebar on your bike.
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Views: 746
Posted By katsup

Op's Gallery =...

Op's Gallery = https://www.bikeforums.net/g/user/566811

I'd put the value between $150-$200 in my market, mainly due to the tune up and new consumables. Those handlebars will not be for everybody.
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Views: 1,381
Posted By katsup

The BB has to be the right length for both...

The BB has to be the right length for both cranksets if you want to keep it. A mountain LX is probably 122.5mm or 127mm length. No idea what the current crankset is using.

Any Deore or higher...
05-25-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 860
Posted By katsup

Looking at the catalog scan that you posted, that...

Looking at the catalog scan that you posted, that year Super Grizzly appears to be Tange, not Tange Prestige.

I've owned a '90 Grizzly (Prestige) and a 92' 970. The Grizzly had the edge with ride...
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