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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-28-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By Crang

I realized the guy has 65 bikes for sale so must...

I realized the guy has 65 bikes for sale so must be a flipper. Not sure if that helps or hurts- depends what he got it for I guess.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-27-22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By Crang

OK- that all helps. $350 was the number I had in...

OK- that all helps. $350 was the number I had in my head as well. It is my size and it would definitely be for me to ride. All he can say is no.....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-27-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By Crang

1972 Allegro Resto Project Value?

I have the opportunity to buy an Allegro from the original owner. He says he bought it new in 1972, rode it a few years, and put it in storgae for 40 years. Its covered in dirt and I assume needs all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,941
Posted By Crang

gmcjetpilot Can you share what type of discount...

gmcjetpilot Can you share what type of discount Bianchi gave? I am supposed to go look at one of these Randonneurs next week and it definitely has the non-B fork. I almost wish I didnt know about the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,317
Posted By Crang

The 1988 does too.

The 1988 does too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Crang

Thanks- I searched on here and managed to not...

Thanks- I searched on here and managed to not come up with that thread so it definitely helps. I wrote the owner asking for more and better pictures. Looks like it could be a lot of very different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Crang

Alpine Bikes?

In the last 2 weeks, a couple of Alpine branded bikes have popped up in my area. I really cant find any info on them other than an old CL ad for one that said he thought the frame was made by Nashbar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,935
Posted By Crang

Appreciate all the input- you all rock....

Appreciate all the input- you all rock. Unfortunately seller went dark .....after I mentally committed to getting it. Hoping she pops back up. If not there is a nice Cilo with a red white blue paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,935
Posted By Crang

Wow thank you. I think you nailed it. Ive asked...

Wow thank you. I think you nailed it. Ive asked the seller for pics from the other side and seat tube sticker. We will see. Same price as 1988 Bridgestone RB1 also with all 105 for the same price but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,935
Posted By Crang

Guerciotti?

Been looking for a vintage steel road bike. May be looking at an RB1 this weekend but just stumbled over this Guerciotti . I know nothing about them and google images has failed me trying to ID it....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-06-21, 05:02 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 29,266
Posted By Crang

yeah my wife is 3.5" shorter than me and our seat...

yeah my wife is 3.5" shorter than me and our seat positions on the same bike are identical. My reach is significantly longer though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,389
Posted By Crang

[QUOTE=krakhaus;22257200]I don't know why anyone...

[QUOTE=krakhaus;22257200]I don't know why anyone even bothers cold setting from 126 to 130. I've done it a few times, and it was never worth the effort. It's basically effortless to slide a 130 wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,389
Posted By Crang

Interesting, that helps. The right chainstay is...

Interesting, that helps. The right chainstay is dimpled and its all Tange 2 I believe. In my other life its common to hard chrome metal parts to make them resistant to erosion from burning hot gases...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,389
Posted By Crang

Cold Set a chromed frame?

An 82 Nishiki frame fell into my life I plan on building up. Before I get it powdercoated want to spread the dropouts to 130mm for a 9 speed conversion. Steel frame thats been chromed- watched some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-21, 07:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 22,266
Posted By Crang

Wish I had found this thread a week ago. Just...

Wish I had found this thread a week ago. Just encountered one of these on a Tange Falcon headset on a Nishiki. The locknut was on gorilla tight and had to escalate through a few of the ideas in this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-21, 04:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,667
Posted By Crang

Ahh- makes sense. Thank you-

Ahh- makes sense. Thank you-
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,667
Posted By Crang

What a thing of beauty. Congrats! Maybe a dumb...

What a thing of beauty. Congrats! Maybe a dumb question but Im starting my first restore now. I had planned to chemically strip thw frame myself as its been chromed underneath and may want to adjust...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 13,942
Posted By Crang

My Kona was made in Malaysia.....

My Kona was made in Malaysia.....
Forum: Introductions
09-30-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By Crang

Welcome! I just joined too. Nice to have fellow...

Welcome! I just joined too. Nice to have fellow Texans on here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,933
Posted By Crang

I admit to wanting a set of Velo Orange 'punk...

I admit to wanting a set of Velo Orange 'punk bolts' to plug the ones on my front fork- they are spike decorative M5s. Everything else gets a water bottle cage though. Cant have too many in Texas.
Forum: Introductions
09-30-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By Crang

My one functioning bike is a 1999 Trek 520. Been...

My one functioning bike is a 1999 Trek 520. Been slowly converting it from a touring bike to an all road/gravel/bikepacking machine with lots of vintage XTR parts. I ride it to the park and back but...
Forum: Introductions
09-30-21, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By Crang

Thanks. Im really lucky to have a paved bike...

Thanks. Im really lucky to have a paved bike trail by my house thats about 5 miles in the hills to a park with 30 miles of singletrack. Not bad for city living!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-29-21, 10:18 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 29,266
Posted By Crang

Im 5'7" but with a short 28" inseam. I recently...

Im 5'7" but with a short 28" inseam. I recently moved down to 165mm cranks and got quite a bit of relief in my old knees. I see everyone here posting height but not inseam- seems like thats what...
Forum: Introductions
09-29-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,051
Posted By Crang

Greetings from Austin here. See I didnt say...

Greetings from Austin here. See I didnt say Texas? But I can see Texas from my backyard!
Forum: Introductions
09-29-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By Crang

Howdy from Austin

Thanks for having me! Been lurking awhile. Just got into cycling a year ago and seem to spend all my free time at it now. I also tinker with everything- fixing trucks, amps, turntables, whatever so...
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