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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-15-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 339
Posted By Paul Waque

Both bikes are attractive. I would go with...

Both bikes are attractive.

I would go with the Kona. It appears to have less wear. The riding position is more adjustable due to the threadless stem. There are more tire choices with 700c/29"...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Paul Waque

I did not know that some XO models had MTB ...

I did not know that some XO models had MTB brakes and shifters.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 563
Posted By Paul Waque

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The additional pictures...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 322
Posted By Paul Waque

Don't forget some protection for the chainstay on...

Don't forget some protection for the chainstay on that beauty.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-17-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By Paul Waque

Two rigid frame basic steel department store bike...

Two rigid frame basic steel department store bike that appear to be in very good condition. These are not valuable as collectable bikes. They would make decent commuters. Perhaps $60 CAD each.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 853
Posted By Paul Waque

Thank you for sharing. If ordering from...

Thank you for sharing.

If ordering from Canada, I suggest requesting that they use USPS. In the past they have used UPS, which charges a border brokerage fee of at least $50.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By Paul Waque

As well as the rare LHD, there is rare right...

As well as the rare LHD, there is rare right breast shirt pocket and sort of rare watch on right hand.
Fun story, and photos.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By Paul Waque

I think that tire clearance is limited to 28 or...

I think that tire clearance is limited to 28 or 30 mm and is probably not tubeless compatible. I would rather have a $650 microshift-equipped Triban all-road bike and add good tubeless tires
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,407
Posted By Paul Waque

What I have found with wall hook storage -I...

What I have found with wall hook storage
-I have has a problem with an air/oil front shock leaking air when the bike was hung vertically.
- longer wheelbase mountain bikes are a bit floppy if the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 663
Posted By Paul Waque

Yes, I was thinking that I should state that one...

Yes, I was thinking that I should state that one was a light. The one that really grabbed me was the big square one at the brake bridge. It looks like there might even be a a tab or something on the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 663
Posted By Paul Waque

They did not hold back on the rear reflectors.

They did not hold back on the rear reflectors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By Paul Waque

My partner and I did a short tour in the Loire...

My partner and I did a short tour in the Loire starting in Blois and ending in Tours. We traveled at the end of April, the crowds were fine and we booked Airbnb as we went. We rented sturdy hybrid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 885
Posted By Paul Waque

The Soma tires have a few positive reviews...

The Soma tires have a few positive reviews on-line. the tires are said to be light, comfortable, fast and measure on the narrow side. The $35 price looks like good value.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By Paul Waque

Marinoni normally has a 5 digit serial number,...

Marinoni normally has a 5 digit serial number, with the first number being the last digit of the year. It appears that yours has a five digits, starting with a 7 which makes sense for 1987. If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 963
Posted By Paul Waque

Are you able to shorten the lever arm of the...

Are you able to shorten the lever arm of the front derailleur by clamping the cable closer to the fulcrum so less cable pull is needed? Sometime the cable can be moved to the opposite side of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-11-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By Paul Waque

The 110 BCD is common and gives good flexibility...

The 110 BCD is common and gives good flexibility for using different (i.e. smaller) chainrings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 627
Posted By Paul Waque

I am not aware of a solution for an uneven rim,...

I am not aware of a solution for an uneven rim, but you should be able to observe if this is the issue by spinning the whes and lightly applying the brakes to find where the rim is catching.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,161
Posted By Paul Waque

I had this issue on a fatbike with sloppy...

I had this issue on a fatbike with sloppy tire/rim contact. My solution, that has worked so far, has been to apply some gummy nordic kick wax to the rim tape, My objective was to fix the tube, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 627
Posted By Paul Waque

Sometimes there is is an uneven braking surface...

Sometimes there is is an uneven braking surface at the rim joint.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By Paul Waque

I recently had a similar issue with a Dia Compe...

I recently had a similar issue with a Dia Compe long pull brake lever. Credit to the mechanic that figured out the new 5 mm cable housing was not seating properly and the brake was designed for 4 mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,721
Posted By Paul Waque

I started with a wrap of white hockey tape and...

I started with a wrap of white hockey tape and two strips of 2 mm thick bar tape parallel to to length of the bar at the top to the hoods. I then wrapped with white Newbaums from the bar ends. Before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,615
Posted By Paul Waque

running the cable on the rong side of the...

running the cable on the rong side of the setscrew clamp on my bottom pull XT (MTB) front derailleur allowed it to work with a road shifter. I also happened to use a road-triple crankset....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-12-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 767
Posted By Paul Waque

I think that this is a 1994 bike that is TIG...

I think that this is a 1994 bike that is TIG welded True Temper OXII, USA built. Not as desirable at lugged but still a one of the better bikes from Trek at the time. Yes to $100.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,223
Posted By Paul Waque

If it has a freehub in the rear maybe it would...

If it has a freehub in the rear maybe it would accept 9 or 10 speed cassette with a wider range making it a better bike in the hills; the wheels . It appears that a smaller chainring would not fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 649
Posted By Paul Waque

That bike has long chainstays. Maybe a...

That bike has long chainstays.

Maybe a plate between the four holes on the deck of the rack with two holes in the centre would allow for a single strut to the brake bridge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 674
Posted By Paul Waque

Raleigh Competition with 38T chainring.

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Chain on 52 and 28 in the rear....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By Paul Waque

The tumbleweed T-rack mounts to mid and lower...

The tumbleweed T-rack mounts to mid and lower fork eyelets.
https://tumbleweed.cc/products/t-rack
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,657
Posted By Paul Waque

How about if the levers deployed a "Flick-Stand"...

How about if the levers deployed a "Flick-Stand" type of device with the levers? Maybe put them on backwards so the swing down and prevent the front wheel from turning at the headset when parked.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,779
Posted By Paul Waque

I guess that you are right. I saw quite a few...

I guess that you are right. I saw quite a few online, but when I look now I see that they are all in Canada and Europe. Maybe you can find a few other people around you to get one and split the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 28,935
Posted By Paul Waque

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Limongi SLX bike with borrowed rims

I am not sure what they were going for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,779
Posted By Paul Waque

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This is the rack without a bag. One good thing about the steel 1/4" rod is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,655
Posted By Paul Waque

Last year I purchased a modern endurance bike...

Last year I purchased a modern endurance bike that would accept 35 mm tires. These are the advantages It had for me over my drop bar mountain bike with 3x7 gearing and my Raleigh Competition:
1....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,779
Posted By Paul Waque

Here is a rack and bag at the value end of the...

Here is a rack and bag at the value end of the spectrum.
The rack made out 1/4" hardware store steel rod mainly covered with surgical tubing. The bag is a common Dutch Military Haversack with the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-12-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,592
Posted By Paul Waque

More pictures of the Ritchey?

More pictures of the Ritchey?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By Paul Waque

You might have a freewheel and not a freehub and...

You might have a freewheel and not a freehub and cassette, If so you would be limited to a 7 speed freehub in the rear which is difficult to find with a big range.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-11-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,574
Posted By Paul Waque

The bike looks less than 10 years old. The...

The bike looks less than 10 years old. The company only started in about 2001
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,047
Posted By Paul Waque

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Marinoni with updated 600 Group
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,147
Posted By Paul Waque

Looking at the listing the Alivio derailleur...

Looking at the listing
the Alivio derailleur looks like M410 that was introduced in 2006
it has Hayes mechanical disc brakes. Hayes disk brakes were introduced in 1999.

2006-2012
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By Paul Waque

The bike is from about 2008. the seat is an...

The bike is from about 2008. the seat is an upgrade of about $100. it is probably from about 2007.

from a Pink bike wanted ad (https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2755188/)
"Others have sold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,848
Posted By Paul Waque

Great bike. That long cage derailleur is a nice...

Great bike. That long cage derailleur is a nice touch, I would be happy with a larger range freewheel on mine.

Perhaps you are aware of this, the band clamp on the front derailleur is quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 377
Posted By Paul Waque

That looks similar to the stem of my 1990 GT Team...

That looks similar to the stem of my 1990 GT Team Avalanche. I think the stems were by GT. Many were painted to match the bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By Paul Waque

Probably from about 1983. A similar but larger ...

Probably from about 1983. A similar but larger one is listed for sale at $600. Good looking, but small, bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,541
Posted By Paul Waque

Beautiful bike. It looks like the Giro model in...

Beautiful bike. It looks like the Giro model in the 1985 catalog
1985 Bianchi catalog (https://saarf.london/2014/03/01/bianchi-1985-vintage-roadbike-catalog/)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,634
Posted By Paul Waque

I hope that your frame and your tub made it...

I hope that your frame and your tub made it through the soaking in good shape. Below is my Limongi. For the decals, you can also buy them on Ebay, or go old-school and have Limongi hand-painted on,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,634
Posted By Paul Waque

Hello I agree that trying to preserve the...

Hello
I agree that trying to preserve the paint is worthwhile. Without pantographs the origin of the frame might become dubious after a repaint. While you have it apart try and detect of there are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-01-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 313
Posted By Paul Waque

Seems like a pretty good price for a mid-range...

Seems like a pretty good price for a mid-range bike for someone that is about 5'10 to 6'.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,879
Posted By Paul Waque

I enjoyed cleaning up this circa 1974 Peugeot...

I enjoyed cleaning up this circa 1974 Peugeot PA60. I wish it was a bit bigger. I sold it.

Notably it had a sticker form a bike store in Trenton Ontario. I read on this site that this 60 Series...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,333
Posted By Paul Waque

if you google the bike name another frame can be...

if you google the bike name another frame can be found that is also titled chromelovato. frame listing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,333
Posted By Paul Waque

The bike looks very good in the pictures, though...

The bike looks very good in the pictures, though some photos are very small. Any pictures of the rust and pitting?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,849
Posted By Paul Waque

Here is a shot at pricing Appears to be a 2002...

Here is a shot at pricing
Appears to be a 2002 Cannondale Badboy. It is a 26" rigid mountain bike, but marketed for urban use.

Negatives: The bike is not really vintage, 26" wheels
Positives:...
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