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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,700
Posted By ramzilla

Has demand dropped off? Are you kidding me?...

Has demand dropped off?

Are you kidding me? Demand has dropped off a cliff.

My coffee can was full of $100 dollar bills back during the quaruntine. I was selling two bikes a week at one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10,566
Views: 1,439,827
Posted By ramzilla

These old Ironman bikes are truely some of the...

These old Ironman bikes are truely some of the greatest value vintage items out there. (I just picked up a 1987 Ironman for $150 last week). The Japanese figured it out. They copied the finest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10,566
Views: 1,439,827
Posted By ramzilla

I would be rushing in the direction of that bike...

I would be rushing in the direction of that bike for the asking price of $75. Frame is worth $300 alone. Go get it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 766
Posted By ramzilla

Deore derailleurs are my "go to" part for fixing...

Deore derailleurs are my "go to" part for fixing bikes. Don't matter if it's a road bike, mountain bike or, hybrid. Deore derailleurs rock!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,337
Posted By ramzilla

I built this bike entirely from the ground up...

I built this bike entirely from the ground up from parts.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By ramzilla

I would leave the frame alone. Don't try to bend...

I would leave the frame alone. Don't try to bend it. Just get the right spacers for the axle to make it fit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1,075
Views: 137,915
Posted By ramzilla

OK...................................................

OK.................................................

one more


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1,075
Views: 137,915
Posted By ramzilla

OK, here I go again....................... ...

OK, here I go again.......................

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,227
Posted By ramzilla

Schwinn Varisity's are probably the toughest...

Schwinn Varisity's are probably the toughest bikes ever made. You can run over a Varsity with a 1/2 ton pick up truck & get on it and ride off with no problem. Schwinn wanted to preserve their brand...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-03-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 834
Posted By ramzilla

Sweet. But, this is a really tough market for...

Sweet. But, this is a really tough market for vintage stuff right now. Anyhow........... I wouldn't take less than $300 for that. Three years ago that would have been a $400 bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-03-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By ramzilla

ValLite is Ishiwata and, that's magical steel....

ValLite is Ishiwata and, that's magical steel. Toss the wheels. The frame, stem, handlebars &, crank are the important stuff.

If it's spaced 126mm in the back you can build it back up with good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,102
Posted By ramzilla

I always use the proper wrench or spanner...

I always use the proper wrench or spanner whenever possible.

But, bottom bracket NDS lock rings can be adjusted with a pair of channel lock pliers if necessary. Just don't start crying if you mar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1,075
Views: 137,915
Posted By ramzilla

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 1,075
Views: 137,915
Posted By ramzilla

All bikes are beautiful. But, bikes in Italy are...

All bikes are beautiful. But, bikes in Italy are prettier than the rest.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10,566
Views: 1,439,827
Posted By ramzilla

oops, here's a pic w/new tires & handlebar...

oops, here's a pic w/new tires & handlebar wrap..........
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-08-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,795
Posted By ramzilla

Wow. All these years later and, I'm still...

Wow. All these years later and, I'm still responding to this blog. It's an absolutely beautiful bike. I wouldn't sell it for less than $500. And, would hold out for more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 652
Posted By ramzilla

Do you guys really know what your talking about....

Do you guys really know what your talking about. As far as I know Uniglide was a 6 speed set up. Uniglide is an old obsolete system that has a free hub that uses the smallest cog to lock the free hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 575
Posted By ramzilla

All those old late 80's six speeds usually have...

All those old late 80's six speeds usually have enough room for a seven speed cog set. And, seven speed means you can get indexed brifters. Oh yeah. Time to build a franken bike dude. I guaruntee....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,674
Posted By ramzilla

Don't sell yourself short with a Falcon bike. I...

Don't sell yourself short with a Falcon bike. I remember this brand very well. It was a "store front" brand. Something a bike store would put in the front window. They sold for a premium because they...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,080
Posted By ramzilla

Here's a whole CCM restoration including frame up...

Here's a whole CCM restoration including frame up cleaning @ new parts,,,,,,,,,, Sorry no close up shots. This is old archive stuff.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 08:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,107
Posted By ramzilla

This is 10 bikes hung from hooks in the garage...

This is 10 bikes hung from hooks in the garage spaced at 12" ....................... 10 bikes in a 10' space! ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 09:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 28,188
Posted By ramzilla

It's a $100 frame. And, if the original Araya...

It's a $100 frame. And, if the original Araya wheels are on it ........ then, maybe another $100 for them. It's a great bike. But, it's old. The cables are probably shot to hell. And the tires are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10,566
Views: 1,439,827
Posted By ramzilla

Just finished a frame up restoration of this 1986...

Just finished a frame up restoration of this 1986 Ironman.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,395
Posted By ramzilla

The steel under that paint will have significant...

The steel under that paint will have significant spider web rust. Way too much trouble to sand paper & refinish by hand. Strip it down to a bare frame. Get the headset races & bearings off. Take it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-21, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By ramzilla

Yeah.................................................

Yeah................................................ You can ride it a couple more miles. But, It's gonna blow. Do yourself a favor & get a new tire. Otherwise, just read the sentence below.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-21, 12:15 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,807
Posted By ramzilla

I've got a "new to me" carbon fiber bike. It's a...

I've got a "new to me" carbon fiber bike. It's a specialized Epic. Vintage 1993. I believe that it's one of the first mass-produced carbon bikes made. A very interesting bike. The carbon fiber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,563
Posted By ramzilla

Wow. Beautiful. Post some pictures after it's...

Wow. Beautiful. Post some pictures after it's finished.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,904
Posted By ramzilla

First thing you need to do is check your rear...

First thing you need to do is check your rear wheel OLD. If it's only 126mm then, you won't be able to squeeze a 8 or 9 speed cog set on it. If it's 130mm then you're good to go. Otherwise..............
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,980
Posted By ramzilla

Specialized Epic Carbon Fiber

I got this bike recently. It's a carbon fiber lugged frame. My best guess is it's 1993 vintage. The PO converted it to a single speed. (I refurbished it to a new 8 speed drive train. All new STI...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-03-21, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By ramzilla

Lots of people are sentimental about old Raleigh...

Lots of people are sentimental about old Raleigh 3 speeds. If it's got all of it's original parts you might be able to talk somebody out of $100 for it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-14-21, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,757
Posted By ramzilla

For some reason I've repaired and sold many old...

For some reason I've repaired and sold many old Centurions. This is the best one. I got it from the original owner. They purchased it in San Diego California in 1987. All original down to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,397
Posted By ramzilla

The shiny silver Sunrace freewheels work very...

The shiny silver Sunrace freewheels work very well. (Built to Shimano HG specs). And, are usually a very good value at a reasonable price.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,258
Posted By ramzilla

The chrome steel wheels, stem shifters and,...

The chrome steel wheels, stem shifters and, turkey wings are going to hurt value. Plus, the frame looks like it was made for Andre the giant. But, it's got very interesting bits. So, you could...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-04-21, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,757
Posted By ramzilla

This is my tricked out Centurion Elite 12. It's...

This is my tricked out Centurion Elite 12. It's sporting a 2x7 drivetrain with cheap ass "Micro New" STI shifters & Shimano Sora RD. Just rode it about 15 miles today. I was surprised by how solid &...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-05-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,270
Posted By ramzilla

So this poses a new question. The seller has...

So this poses a new question. The seller has indicated the rear dropouts are 126mm. I read that this means I have to buy a 6 speed groupset since the newer ones wont fit. I am looking at a old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,825
Posted By ramzilla

I've been riding an old Technium 460 (that I...

I've been riding an old Technium 460 (that I bought used) for about 10 years. It's my daily exercise grocery getter all around bike. Probably put at least five or ten thousand miles on it. RIdes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-01-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,594
Posted By ramzilla

If it's just a frame, fork & bottom bracket then...

If it's just a frame, fork & bottom bracket then $100 would be reasonable. (It would go a lot quicker for $75).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,678
Posted By ramzilla

Funny thing. I used to work in a auto parts...

Funny thing. I used to work in a auto parts store. For about a year or so. Back in the day. When I was young. I was the assistant manager. So, I practically ran the place. Around 1974. We sold a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,530
Posted By ramzilla

You're welcome! I've been doing upright...

You're welcome! I've been doing upright handlebar modifications on old drop bar bikes for many years. It's a great way to bring an old friend back to life. Check this one out. It's my latest upright...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,350
Posted By ramzilla

It has been a personal dream of mine for over two...

It has been a personal dream of mine for over two decades to drill out the crappy rivets on stamped cranksets. (I used to have a beautiful Schwinn World with a stamped crankset that made me angry)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,530
Posted By ramzilla

That's a very fine restoration job. You did good.

That's a very fine restoration job. You did good.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-24-20, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By ramzilla

Dude, go to the hardware store & get the...

Dude, go to the hardware store & get the fasteners required and, put the bike back together. Get it in ride ready condition. Then, maybe ask $50. Be good. Have fun.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,432
Posted By ramzilla

Dude, please. Don't make this complicated. Spread...

Dude, please. Don't make this complicated. Spread out a drop cloth or some cardboard. Flip the bike upside down & take the wheels off. Wrap the brake pads with plastic sandwich bags. Put on some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,127
Posted By ramzilla

Got both bikes for free. 1980 something Nishiki....

Got both bikes for free. 1980 something Nishiki. 2010 carbon fiber Team Fuji. These are "after" pictures. (They were in rough condition when I got them).

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 20,623
Posted By ramzilla

It's because they're simply fantastic man!...

It's because they're simply fantastic man! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/img_2378_77805f8c8573e2dad53bb5cdcd01ee39b305d43a.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-30-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By ramzilla

I'm counting about nine bikes in that picture....

I'm counting about nine bikes in that picture. So, better take a pick up truck. I'd give $200 for that and, then head straight over to my local bike shop that fixes up old bikes for charity. A...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-30-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By ramzilla

Put it up there on auction with eBay with a stop...

Put it up there on auction with eBay with a stop loss reserve price of about $10K then sit back and watch the dollars come flying in. Hallelujah brother!!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-26-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,059
Posted By ramzilla

You lucked out on that Maruishi. I'm constantly...

You lucked out on that Maruishi. I'm constantly on the hunt for bikes just like that. Made in Japan. Mid 1980's Centurion Ironman, Kuwahara Apollo, Club Fuji, Shogun Samurai, Sekine, Panasonic,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-26-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,059
Posted By ramzilla

[QUOTE=Guyatwork37;21762211]That's pretty a...

[QUOTE=Guyatwork37;21762211]That's pretty a sweet, thanks! I dig what they did with the American Flyer, pretty cool.

So you're saying that the serial number on the seatpost indicates that the bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-25-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 611
Posted By ramzilla

That's "Tange 900" tubing. And, if it's got...

That's "Tange 900" tubing. And, if it's got severe surface rust - then, it's probably ready to become lawn art. Or, strip it down to a bare frame & take it to your local powder coating guy. Let them...
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