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03-17-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By zukahn1

The one on the right is older late 60's design...

The one on the right is older late 60's design the one on the left is late 70's early 80's .
03-17-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 217
Posted By zukahn1

The one on the left is a multi speed design the...

The one on the left is a multi speed design the last two cogs screw off to change gearing. But can be difficult to get apart.
03-17-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 400
Posted By zukahn1

I like both the car and the bike and they are...

I like both the car and the bike and they are both awful and great really great looking not so great performance.
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By zukahn1

Since your a coup and it's a donation any chance...

Since your a coup and it's a donation any chance you might have got the matching training wheel set to go with the tri race set that is currently on the bike?
Replies: 7
Views: 170
Posted By zukahn1

Tough to say but this one is worth more as parts...

Tough to say but this one is worth more as parts than a bike whole bike $600 current soft market parts in this nice of shinny not restored shape $1500 or so maybe more on good at auction.
Replies: 7
Views: 170
Posted By zukahn1

The seat post dates it about 64 or so great...

The seat post dates it about 64 or so great looking bike.
Replies: 5
Views: 182
Posted By zukahn1

I think it is actually 1984/5 model good chance...

I think it is actually 1984/5 model good chance the frame and some of the parts were made in 1983. The type Nitto bars on this bike didn't came out some point in 84 and were only produced about ...
Replies: 44
Views: 1,125
Posted By zukahn1

For this time frame the Weinmann brakes and...

For this time frame the Weinmann brakes and Suntour VX stuff were basically better from function stand point for the average rider.
Replies: 44
Views: 1,125
Posted By zukahn1

I would say stem bars headset brakes BB front hub...

I would say stem bars headset brakes BB front hub and free wheel. The parts that most don't look at much.
Replies: 44
Views: 1,125
Posted By zukahn1

Several of the components are not so great but...

Several of the components are not so great but they are original and correct in order to keep these and a lot of nicer Italian bikes all Italian some lesser stuff was used even on top end models....
03-14-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By zukahn1

Will here's a bit larger pic of the diagram. ...

Will here's a bit larger pic of the diagram.
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Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By zukahn1

I do also like the Ice cream Pink and these great...

I do also like the Ice cream Pink and these great riding bikes mainly because of the medium length wheel base a bit shorter than sports touring but longer than racing.
Replies: 6
Views: 231
Posted By zukahn1

Where are you located helps with value and this...

Where are you located helps with value and this model was not a US model? So it would likely have have been private import by member of the Military or relative in Canada good chance the bike might...
03-14-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By zukahn1

Main thing is to be care full when removing the...

Main thing is to be care full when removing the back screw and clip washer as said these have a tendency to go missing and are hard to replace and the threading on the back screw can tend to be bit...
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By zukahn1

+1 on build cost not many have bunch of Campy or...

+1 on build cost not many have bunch of Campy or Raliegh branded Suntour/SR late 70's part laying around and the current prices on Ebay semi insane.
Replies: 16
Views: 478
Posted By zukahn1

+1 the Denver market has pretty much been a big...

+1 the Denver market has pretty much been a big soft market for 40 or so years now just a lot of great bikes at silly low and silly high prices with not much actually selling at FMV for the rest of...
Replies: 16
Views: 478
Posted By zukahn1

The market for these is fading most of the guys...

The market for these is fading most of the guys who would buy them for sentimental value are now retiring and selling of there bikes and cars not buying and they are not old or nice enough to be good...
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By zukahn1

It has couple real dings and potential crack in...

It has couple real dings and potential crack in the frame at the seat post binder so I would say only $150 or so value mostly for the parts and cache of the bike. It's basically a cool wall hanger...
03-12-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,675
Posted By zukahn1

i kinda like the 80's BMX rear safety brake a a...

i kinda like the 80's BMX rear safety brake a a bit of though back to the 80's on a 50's bike.
03-12-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,101
Posted By zukahn1

Some canti stud brakes that work great late 80...

Some canti stud brakes that work great late 80 classic shimmano

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03-12-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,584
Posted By zukahn1

Just wow and does it actually work with old...

Just wow and does it actually work with old school whiteworth gearing.
03-12-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,584
Posted By zukahn1

Not much just a set of fibrex yellow brake pads...

Not much just a set of fibrex yellow brake pads that I got for $12 shipped.

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03-12-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,101
Posted By zukahn1

I have road about 40 years with these or similar...

I have road about 40 years with these or similar front or rear without any real problems. For looks and function I like the early 90's Marin hanger that came on a lot of MTB's simple bolt on and with...
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By zukahn1

Great frame I believe this would be one of last...

Great frame I believe this would be one of last 531 fully tempered frame set made at the Nottingham workshop if all the decals and paint are correct.
Replies: 44
Views: 1,125
Posted By zukahn1

+1 the Blue label Univesal's were top end OEM...

+1 the Blue label Univesal's were top end OEM standard on lot of Italian bikes from early 60's to the mid 70's.
Replies: 1
Views: 100
Posted By zukahn1

Not a bad choice for a really small bike these...

Not a bad choice for a really small bike these had very nice fit and finish. I would ask is friend comfortable with down tube shifters or early brifters both of which can be a pretty tough learning...
Replies: 13
Views: 295
Posted By zukahn1

I would say yes have and ride one of these A1-3...

I would say yes have and ride one of these A1-3 series framed bikes look a bit odd at first but very good riders only draw I have found is the semi specific headsets are not so great. So spin it...
Replies: 7
Views: 324
Posted By zukahn1

The pedals are Shimano ax series agree that ...

The pedals are Shimano ax series agree that Suntour bear traps or XT pedals would be nicer one of the cost measures that were made on the sport series.
Replies: 15
Views: 495
Posted By zukahn1

Not sure it matters much I'm with other guys...

Not sure it matters much I'm with other guys saying this bike is mid 80's Centurion that has had some different decals put on it, The paint frame details and parts seem to match the first year 83...
Replies: 27
Views: 798
Posted By zukahn1

I can agree on this if the top line fit is not...

I can agree on this if the top line fit is not right to short or to long the bike well get not nice to ride after few miles.
Replies: 27
Views: 798
Posted By zukahn1

The top line is the distance between the center...

The top line is the distance between the center if the seat and the center of the stem handler bar position and top tube is the distance from the center of seat post to the center of the headtube as...
Replies: 44
Views: 1,125
Posted By zukahn1

The head set might be Stronglight as said pretty...

The head set might be Stronglight as said pretty all top end compoents for the time the bike was.
Replies: 27
Views: 798
Posted By zukahn1

+1 on top tube top line length basically longer...

+1 on top tube top line length basically longer is better and correct fit length is a key element for a good build.
Replies: 11
Views: 294
Posted By zukahn1

Really only a $150 or so bike and the thee zero...

Really only a $150 or so bike and the thee zero serial means it is a 71-74 bike boom era bike Schwinn added a extra number because of the big demand at the time meaning over 10,000 of this model ...
Replies: 27
Views: 798
Posted By zukahn1

The lugged pre 94 would be great for a conversion...

The lugged pre 94 would be great for a conversion since they have about 2" more wheel base and 1" more top line. When doing conversion a frame with a slightly longer wheel base and top line is good...
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By zukahn1

+1 the tange Ultra tube set which I believe these...

+1 the tange Ultra tube set which I believe these had actually MTB tube set and fork that were converted slightly modified to make the small terry are really nice and the Suntour alpha stuff works...
Replies: 27
Views: 798
Posted By zukahn1

I would say also nice basic all around bike $150...

I would say also nice basic all around bike $150 or so in good safe ready to ride condition and $200 or so if it has nice tires fitted on true wheels and good paint.
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By zukahn1

May seem odd but if your bike coup has a set of...

May seem odd but if your bike coup has a set of bar ends, nice working stem shifters yuck or 7/8 brifter's you could add $100 to $150 to the bikes value.
Replies: 13
Views: 295
Posted By zukahn1

I owned one for brief time decent frame but not...

I owned one for brief time decent frame but not so great mixed components and fork to meet cost point. In nice condition with cheapo flat bars and DT shifters being a some what cheap looking big...
Replies: 10
Views: 338
Posted By zukahn1

There was some weird wonky stuff going with the...

There was some weird wonky stuff going with the host carrier for this site and bunch of social media sites yesterday. It seems to have been cleared up corrected now.
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By zukahn1

Nice small bike great color, but it's small down...

Nice small bike great color, but it's small down tube shifter bike which are a hard sell in nearly any market most women and men find this set up fairly awkward. So really only $150 or so nearly...
Replies: 10
Views: 338
Posted By zukahn1

Interesting bike have you had chance to make sure...

Interesting bike have you had chance to make sure the couplers and quick tear down mechs work good so you can put it in the carrying case in about ten minutes. It was claimed these late 90's coupled...
Replies: 2
Views: 155
Posted By zukahn1

+1 the shipping and online premium are deal...

+1 the shipping and online premium are deal killers on bikes like these as said the price is high about $300 30% premium maybe more over FMV add another $200 in online and shipping cost and you...
03-02-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By zukahn1

Also the nice rat trap pedals are likely worth 75...

Also the nice rat trap pedals are likely worth 75 or more online maybe bit more if there easton's.
03-02-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2,358
Views: 1,041,516
Posted By zukahn1

I have had couple 6000 series Techiniums as...

I have had couple 6000 series Techiniums as personal riders road and MTB and will say there very good bikes with really nice fit finish and paint for mass produced bike and there pretty much no...
03-02-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,442
Posted By zukahn1

I really like the Raliegh branded Suntour VX...

I really like the Raliegh branded Suntour VX shift with the bar end power shifters about the nicest of the late 70's shift groups.
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By zukahn1

With the full matching DA group I could $700-800...

With the full matching DA group I could $700-800 even the really soft market.
03-02-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,126
Posted By zukahn1

It's 93 Marin Bobcat Trasil not a real high end...

It's 93 Marin Bobcat Trasil not a real high end bike but it has a really nice hard frame and rides great super smooth and fairly light for a big MTB about 25lbs.
03-01-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 598
Posted By zukahn1

Great job for freehand likely done without a...

Great job for freehand likely done without a cotter press pin setter and alignment tools.
03-01-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 598
Posted By zukahn1

Old school cranks typically had a 10mm or so...

Old school cranks typically had a 10mm or so drive side off set and yes one did need to file the pins to get a good fit so you should be fine if stuff is basically strait and tight You can have a...
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