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AGE / VALUE: Ellsworth Truth Frame
posted by: Becca
on 11/20/2009 at 1:06:52 AM
| I found a mountain bike on craigslist that I'm interested in buying, but I'm not crazy about the price. Its a 2006 Ellsworth Truth with the Fox float rear suspension. She's asking $800--but that seems too high. What is the value of that frame? by: 69.171.160.164 |
AGE / VALUE: Scott Peak Adventure
posted by: BillyBob
on 10/6/2009 at 7:34:02 AM
| Came across a near mint Scott Peak. Shimano 200GS so I've gathered it's pre-1993. Anyone have anymore info on this bike or it's exact age? by: 75.158.108.169 |
AGE / VALUE: original stumpjumper tires
posted by: Toren
on 9/7/2009 at 6:17:01 PM
| I have an amazingly well preserved set of vintage stumpjumper tires. From what I've read they were made during 81-83. They are in excellent condition, barely ridden. How much do these things sell for? by: 98.204.167.45 |
| There must be someone... but I've never heard of collectible tires, really. Some people want original tires for old bikes, but I don't think these are old enough to fall in that category. Don't save 'em, use 'em. by: 216.15.114.27 |
AGE / VALUE: Believed to be an 83 Univega Alpina Pro
posted by: Toren
on 9/1/2009 at 9:49:44 AM
| I own what I believe to be an 83 Univega Alpina Pro. It is a steel, tig welded frame, dark maroon color with eyelets and braze ons for rack and fenders and 3 waterbottles. It has sealed cartridge bearing hubs, funky quick release seat post, 6 speed freewheel, sugino AT 165mm cranks and mountech deraillers. There is a sticker on the seat tube that says made in japan and a sticker from the Greasy Wheel in Plymouth NH. I'll supply pictures soon. Does anyone know much about these bikes? I'd love to know more. by: 209.114.129.130 |
AGE / VALUE: Bianchi forte
posted by: Ray emery
on 8/22/2009 at 8:29:30 PM
| found 2 "brand new" bikes at a yard sale --purchased in the late 80s (87 or 88) and literally never used --original rubber with the molding tips still on them: 1. Bianchi Forte (black with green lettering. 2. Specialized Rockstar (cream and pink with lime lettering) Aprox value of each??? by: 67.183.59.86 |
| Dahhh: I obviously made a mistake--the Specialized is a HARDROCK comp model. by: 67.183.59.86 |
AGE / VALUE: Raleigh mountain tour(Teton)
posted by: Mike Drackley
on 8/22/2009 at 10:33:32 AM
| I have this mountain bike and I was wondering how old it is and if it is worth anything. Thanks: Mike by: 99.141.235.82 |
MISC: Terra Tech
posted by: KC
on 7/31/2009 at 11:53:42 AM
| Hi, Does anyone know much about an 80's vintage Terra Tech, the one I have is blue. KC by: 216.114.130.126 |
| They were made for Rodriguez (R/E) in Seattle. by: 76.121.232.35 |
AGE / VALUE: TEXAS RANGER BIKE(RED)
posted by: Amber King
on 6/23/2009 at 8:10:44 PM
| MY DAD HAS A SMALL TEXAS RANGER BIKE IT IS RED. AND HE WAS WANTING TO KNOW THE VALUE! I CANT SEEM TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ABOUT IT SO ANYONE THAT KNOWS PLEASE LET ME KNOW! by: 75.105.128.36 |
MISC: Larz Anderson Bicycle Swap Meet & Show 2009
posted by: Peter Naiman
on 6/13/2009 at 3:58:54 PM
| It's official. The 2009 Larz Anderson Bicycle Show & Swap Meet is scheduled for Sunday, August 9th at the Larz Anderson Museum of Transportation @ 15 Newton Street., Brookline, MA. As of last year the Museum of Transportation has agreed to let us open a full swap meet as well as a concourse for the show bikes, so we look forward to having a fun event this year. Sign up time for the swap meet will begin at 8:00AM, and the bicycle concourse sign up time at 9:00AM. Show time will be from 10:00AM-2:00PM. As in the past this is an all encompassing event with cycles ranging from early antique period, early to modern lightweight, balloon tire and more. If it's anu intersting cycle no matter what period, you're invited to bring it along to show. The swap meet spaces are the same as always, $25.00 for a 10X10 foot space, with an extra charge of $10 for table rental if you need one. Each space includes two passes to the show. There will be no charge to enter the bicycle concourse other than the entry charge to attend the show. We are dedicating this years show to two very special people who past away within recent times, Sheldon Brown & Jack Kroll. Most CR member know of Sheldon Brown, Jack Kroll was a very good friend of the Larz Anderson Show. He was the sole proprietor and restorer of the Columbia Bicycle Museum in Westfield, MA. We usually give out best of show trophies as a Chairmans Award. From this year forward two Chairmans awards will be given out in memory of both Sheldon Brown & Jack Kroll. For the swap meet we encourage Pre-Registration. Dale Brown of the CR List will be updating the website that he created for our show with an up to date registration sheet within a few days. We will publish the websites URL within a few days. A special thank you to Dale Brown for all of his help !! We are looking for a few volunteers to help out with show registration, and also to do a few interesting lectures. If interested please contact me by email @ hetchinspete1@yahoo.com. Thank you, Peter Naiman Glendale, WI USA by: 69.210.41.136 |
AGE / VALUE:Bianchi Squadra help needed
posted by: Uni
on 5/24/2009 at 7:35:33 AM
| I have a Bianchi Squadra 12 speed. I'd like to know the approximate value. It's in good condition, I think it is a 1983, but may be a 1993. It has a 4 digit serial number on the bottom bracket, does anyone know how to decode it? Here are the specs and a picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27544233@N03/3555019825/sizes/o/ Lugged Columbus tubing Italmanubri Handlebars Ambrosia Extra Elite 700C Durex double wall wheels Presta Valve Quick release front and rear hub oiler in front Bianchi Formula Columbus Tubing front fork (ENGRAVED) Universal Brake Hoods & composite levers Bianchi down tube shifters Ofmega front Derailleur Bianchi front derailleur cage Formula Bianchi Tubes Cromo Produzione Columbus --bi RinFor-- (can't read decal) Ofmega pedals Bianchi crank Bianchi Selle Italia saddle Gipie___ forged dropouts (remainder of name under QR nut Shimano 600 rear derailleur 12 speed Hand made in Italy Frame size 52.7 cm (20.75 inches) c-c Frame length 96.53 cm c-c (38 inches) Weight about 20.5 lbs Frame length 96.53 cm c-c (38 inches)
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| "Tubi Rinforzati" "Gipiemme" (GPM) Mid range Bianchi. Watch ebay for a while for value, I'd guess between 200 and 700, depending on which way the wind is blowing. Strangely, enough it's not a Vintage Mountain Bike. by: 216.15.114.27 |
| anyone? bianchi rekord 841 d i cant find info on this bike anywhere...how old.. its red with white decals.. campy derailer ect... how great...:) whats it worth thanks don
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MISC:
posted by: Uni
on 5/17/2009 at 5:29:05 AM
| Hello everyone, I picked up a bike with Rock Shox Magnesium forks, Mag 20. After finally finding that the air fill is the center screw on the dampening dial (three local LBS did not know this even after seeing the bike, thanks to Jesus I found a thread with the Rock Shox manuals). I'd like to know how much air to add. Air starts to escape from the shock as soon as I remove the air needle, but I've managed to set the screw under a little pressure but I can't tell how much. Not nearly as much as indicated in the Mag 21 manual. Most of the air escapes before I can set the air inlet screw. Must I set the air inlet screw faster or is there some way to actually tell how much air is in the Mag 20 shock? I'm feeling very tentative about riding this bike after going over the handle bars during my first test ride when the shocks bottomed out on top of the front wheel, causing the front wheel to come to a abrupt stop. I would hate to have the air leak out during a ride and get hurt. I'm not sure if I have enough air and oil in the shock and certainly don't want another trip over the handle bars. Help this Noob out, and tell me what I need to know about using and maintaining.these shocks. After adding air the shocks SEEM ok. They do not bottom out and when I put my full weight of 208lbs. on the handle bars. I'm hopping they will not bottom out after taking a bump or a jump hard and fast. The bike has 26" x 2.2" knobby tires. Does anyone have a link to the Mag 20 manual? After thinking about the Rock Shox bottoming out on top of the tire, this fork appears very dangerous, if the one that I have is installed correctly. If the shock losses pressure the rider can be ejected from the bike, if the fork bottoms out on the tire, resulting in serious injury or death. Please see photo. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27544233@N03/3536623357/sizes/o/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/27544233@N03/3536623357/ Thanks in advance, Uni by: 68.40.229.250 |
MISC: Larz Anderson Bicycle Swap Meet & Show
posted by: Peter Naiman
on 5/11/2009 at 5:44:31 PM
| Hello all, Contrary to rumors going around, the LARZ ANDERSON BICYCLE SHOW & SWAP MEET is a happening event this year and scheduled for August as always, but since Cirque comes before Larz, out of respect for the great group that hosts Cirque, we purposely say little about LARZ until after Circue. As usual the show will be on a Sunday, but because we've not decided on a date the show is not on the Larz Anderson Museums lawn events schedule as yet, but most likely the show will be scheduled for Sunday August 9th. We're hoping to get this show back to where it was several years ago as one of the premier Vintage Cycling events that everone wants to attend. Is recent years Larz has not been quite the same, mostly because former staff at the Museum decided to cancel the Swap Meet against the wishes & objections of both Maurice and myself. But the Museum has a completely new, supportive & enthuisiastic staff that are in favor of a swap meet. Again this years show will be as always an all inclusive Vintage Show for all eras of cycling, and we encourage you to bring any era bicycle to our show. We are a little late in planning due to health issues I've been undergoing these past six weeks, but I'm back on my feet and we're looking forward to a better than ever year at Larz. If anyone in the New England area would like to volunteer their help with Larz, or presenting a lecture it would be greatly appreciated !! More information will follow in the coming weeks. Best regards from the both of us !! Maurice Bresnahan & Peter Naiman Milwaukee, WI & Boston Mass, USA by: 69.210.32.64 |
MISC: Lugged Specialized
posted by: David
on 5/4/2009 at 7:56:46 AM
| Does anyone know when Specialized stopped offering Japanese-built lugged frame Stumpjumpers? I bought one around 1994 which was stolen not long after. I thought it was much more attractive than more recent bikes. by: 216.15.114.27 |
AGE / VALUE: Information on Bianchi Forte Mountain Bike
posted by: K
on 4/28/2009 at 9:53:07 PM
| Considering buying this from a seller on Craiglist... Having a hard time finding information on this bike on Google.. Would anyone happen to know any information about this bike? Thanks a lot by: 76.102.28.161 |
| I found the info below at this site: http://ezinearticles.com/?Ever-Heard-of-Bianchi-Bikes?&id=2030573 "If you're thinking about getting your first road/mountain bike, Bianchi is definitely a brand to check out. It's rich history and lasting brand power make it a bike worth the investment. Prices range and will vary from model to model and the accessories available, so be sure to shop around. For you fixed gear fans, older Bianchis can be picked up online from Craigslist and other online/offline second-hand outlets. If you're lucky, you might just find one at the local neighborhood garage sale." I just picked on up and for being over 20 years old it's a solid bike. by: 144.160.130.16 |
AGE / VALUE: Raleigh Seneca Mountain Tour
posted by: rgreen45
on 4/17/2009 at 4:19:01 AM
| My wife found a couple bikes for sale in our 'hood and knew I wanted one. Turns out they are Raleigh Seneca Mountain Tour bikes. The guy selling them said he was doing it for a friend who had them stored in the barn. After some serious Googling, it seems he may have had them stored for upwards of 20 years. The one I bought ($50) is in great shape except for some surface rust on the handlebars. The other one is still sitting there for sale. Can anyone give me some history on this fine old relic? by: 76.177.105.232 |
| There are about 10 references to that cycle in the archives here. Try the Google search box near the top of the page. by: 71.184.108.192 |
| Thanks Vin. I'll check it out. by: 76.177.105.232 |
| I have a Raleigh Seneca Mountain Tour bike #575m Purchased by my friend around late 60's early 70's? Wanting to know the value of this bike and it's history.' It is in great condition. David by: 98.247.8.59 |
| I have a Raleigh Seneca Mountain Tour bike #575m Purchased by my friend around late 60's early 70's? Wanting to know the value of this bike and it's history.' It is in great condition. believed to be the first few made at the time, the first "mountain bike". David by: 98.247.8.59 |
| I have a Raleigh Seneca Mountain Tour bike #575m Purchased by my friend around late 60's early 70's? Wanting to know the value of this bike and it's history.' It is in great condition. believed to be the first mountain bike made at the time, . David by: 98.247.8.59 |
| I'm trying to find tires for my 1982 Raleigh Mountain Tour bike. To the best of my knowledge they are 26 x 1 5/8. I cannot find 1 5/8. Can anyone help? by: 74.61.252.57 |
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