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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-19-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,896
Posted By myz34

Oddball French bike: Liberia?

Hi everyone! I volunteer at a local co-op and this came in as a donation recently. No one on our staff has heard of this brand of bike before. Does anyone have any info on the manufacturer, and/or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,176
Posted By myz34

The serial number, found on the left rear dropout...

The serial number, found on the left rear dropout is: Y706 49563
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,176
Posted By myz34

Thanks so much for posting that catalog page. It...

Thanks so much for posting that catalog page. It looks like most, if not all of the components (except maybe the tires) are OEM.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,176
Posted By myz34

Thanks for all the info. Can you order the...

Thanks for all the info. Can you order the derailleur cables specifically for Simplex/Huret?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,176
Posted By myz34

Can anyone identify this Peugeot?

I picked this up off Marketplace this morning. Truthfully, I have no idea how to identify Peugeot models. It's going to need some work, but I think the bones are good. It has Simplex derailleurs and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,823
Posted By myz34

It's true that this bike is a little too big for...

It's true that this bike is a little too big for me, but I can't deny that it's also the most comfortable bike I've tried this year. I'm not a big time rider, I just cruise the streets in my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,823
Posted By myz34

I think you're right. Mine has a 24 inch seat...

I think you're right. Mine has a 24 inch seat tube.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,823
Posted By myz34

Yours looks really nice too. Do your hubs have...

Yours looks really nice too. Do your hubs have sealed bearings?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,823
Posted By myz34

I know the seat post isn't stuck because I put...

I know the seat post isn't stuck because I put the seat that low. Truth is, if I raise the seat I have trouble riding it. I haven't checked the stem yet. I will make sure it isn't stuck but I'm going...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,823
Posted By myz34

1984 Lotus Unique-what's it worth, please?

I picked this up this past weekend from the original owner. He also included the owner's manual and original sales receipt. I changed (but I'm still keeping) the original Dia Compe brake levers. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,362
Posted By myz34

Anyone know anything about this vintage German 5 speed?

I volunteer at my local bike co-op and someone donated this today. I tried Goggle, but nothing really came up. Anything you can tell me about this is appreciated. Thanks in advance....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-13-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,860
Posted By myz34

Puch Odyssey. Curious to know it's value in different locations

The shifter, derailleurs, and freewheel are Suntour, the crankset is Sugino. All I had to do was clean it up and put on new cables and tires....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

I don't know how to determine that.

I don't know how to determine that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

Is that a member here or a website?

Is that a member here or a website?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-20, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/chrome_frame_001_7471cf98ab4a54f314128937755c96b9cb92639d.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-20, 06:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

I'm new to this so I hadn't either. I Goggled...

I'm new to this so I hadn't either. I Goggled chrome frame Schwinn, and mostly what came up was the Paramount. I'm 110% positive it's not that though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-20, 06:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

I'm not 100% sure it's a Varsity. I'm basing that...

I'm not 100% sure it's a Varsity. I'm basing that opinion on what equipment I've seen used on the Varsities. The only reason I'm putting this much effort into it is because it has the all chrome...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-20, 06:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

I also thought maybe a dust cup from a rear hub...

I also thought maybe a dust cup from a rear hub would work and tried to remove a couple to try it, but they started to bend when removing so I let them be instead of having another unusable hub that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

The cones that were there appeared to be the...

The cones that were there appeared to be the same. I agree though that the hub should be symmetrical.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

That's what I thought too. Unfortunately, I...

That's what I thought too. Unfortunately, I didn't disassemble this initially, and the bearings and dust cap were missing on one side. I have two additional dust caps that are the same size as the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

Thank you for this. I'll have to re-read a couple...

Thank you for this. I'll have to re-read a couple of times to try and get a grasp on all of it. I think it's odd though, that none of the Normandy IPLs depict a hub that uses two different size...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-20, 06:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By myz34

Anyone familiar with early 70's Schwinns and parts sourcing?

I recently bought a 1972 Schwinn (I think it's a Varsity) with a chrome frame. I knew the front axle needed to be serviced because the wheel wobbled. I disassembled it to grease the bearings and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By myz34

I guess all I can say is I'm happy I found it, no...

I guess all I can say is I'm happy I found it, no matter how it came to be this way instead of having the standard upright bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 02:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By myz34

The serial number is MH545972, which comes back...

The serial number is MH545972, which comes back as 1972. I can't say with 100% certainty that it's a Varsity. It has no graphics at all. I'm just taking a guess based on my limited knowledge. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 02:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By myz34

I'm starting to think there won't be much I can...

I'm starting to think there won't be much I can do to improve the appearance. It is what it is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 02:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By myz34

That looks really nice. I wouldn't expect...

That looks really nice. I wouldn't expect anything that nice out of Huffy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 02:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By myz34

Have you tried anything to clean it up yet?

Have you tried anything to clean it up yet?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 02:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By myz34

I remember the chrome Hot Wheels and to be...

I remember the chrome Hot Wheels and to be honest, I still like the look of nice chrome.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By myz34

Question concerning a chrome frame 1972 Schwinn (Varsity?)

I found yet another bike I think may be uncommon. It's a 1972 Schwinn serial number MH545972. It has a chrome frame. The chrome in the area around the bottom bracket has lost it's luster, or maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By myz34

Every other photo I've seen of the Sprite 27 has...

Every other photo I've seen of the Sprite 27 has had upright bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By myz34

The serial number is on the seat lug and it's...

The serial number is on the seat lug and it's 3675202. If I'm interpreting Kurt Kaminer's serial number tracker correctly, it comes back as 1972.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By myz34

Another nice Raleigh I found locally

Someone one town over was advertising this Sprite 27 on Marketplace for $100.00. I talked them down to $75.00 and all I had to do was change the tires (I believe the tires that were on it were...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-17-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,601
Posted By myz34

Your Royale looks really nice as well. I see...

Your Royale looks really nice as well. I see you're also missing the air pump. Have you tried to find one? That spec sheet/ad you just posted does look a lot like mine but not all the equipment they...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-17-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,601
Posted By myz34

Yes, here's the headbadge ...

Yes, here's the headbadge
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-17-20, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,601
Posted By myz34

Raleigh Royale before and after cleaning

Somehow this Raleigh made it to the United States. It was apparently first sold by the British Bicycle Co. in Kowloon, Hong Kong. I removed the fenders and lights and replaced the GB brake handles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

Thank you. I hope I didn't break any rules. If...

Thank you. I hope I didn't break any rules. If so, rest assured I won't do it again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

Thank you. Now I know I can't do screenshots like...

Thank you. Now I know I can't do screenshots like that any more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

Thank you. Now I know I can't do screenshots like...

Thank you. Now I know I can't do screenshots like that any more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

That's the only number I see on the frame. I...

That's the only number I see on the frame. I found this on the Sheldon Brown website. Maybe I'm overthinking this?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

I just searched again and that's the only number...

I just searched again and that's the only number I found on the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 05:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

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

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If this is illegible let me know and I'll post another.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 04:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

Yes, I'll try to get a good photo of the serial...

Yes, I'll try to get a good photo of the serial number shortly. Had I been thinking, I would have posted a photo of the serial number with all the other photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 04:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

Agreed. That illustration in the ad does look...

Agreed. That illustration in the ad does look like it. I'll measure the frame height in a couple of hours and see if it's either 21-1/2 or 23-1/2 to match the description in the catalog.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-20, 03:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

The first character in the serial number is a...

The first character in the serial number is a little hard to read. I'll try to get a good photo after it gets light out in a couple of hours. Maybe you and/or or someone else will see it differently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

The serial number appears to be AM00274

The serial number appears to be AM00274
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

I got the photos to upload this time.

I got the photos to upload this time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

Got it this time

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Posted By myz34

Does anyone have an educated guess what model this Raleigh is?

I added another gallery titled Unknown Raleigh, since it kept giving me an error message when attempting to upload right into this thread.
This Raleigh has Huret Allvit derailleurs, Sturmey Archer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,209
Posted By myz34

I also love chrome

I also love chrome
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