Has anyone heard of a Free Spirit? - Bike Forums
Mar 13, 2007 · Liked 1,526 Times in 941 Posts. Over the years, the Free Spirit marque was applied by Sears to a variety of bicycles. 1960s specimens were often decent 3-speeds and basic 10-speeds from Steyr-Daimler-Puch (Graz, Austria), whereas 1970s and later models tended to be American-made boat anchors from Murray or Huffy.
New Video: My entire collection - Bike Forums
Oct 19, 2024 · New Video: My entire collection. Hey guys, I posted a new video. I basically go over every bike I have. If you have some time and could use a nap check this one out. On the 26th I'll be going to Jeffrey Bock's place to order a bike. Then I'm heading to Colorado again to do some work with Seth at Golden Velo, Then I'm going to interview Rich ...
Bike Forums - All-original 1986 Centurion Ironman Expert Dave …
MEQ. 01-25-14 04:53 AM. All-original 1986 Centurion Ironman Expert Dave Scott - Great condition. 11 Attachment (s) Hey BikeForums, I was given a bike from an older family member who had this sitting in his garage for more than 25 years. The bike is a 1986 Centurion Ironman Expert Dave Scott. I have been doing some research on the bike and ...
80's Benotto Modelo 800- Did I get a good deal? - Bike Forums
T-Mar. 11-29-10 11:24 AM. Yes, $50 is a good deal. These were only entry level bicycles, made in Mexico from hi-tensile steel. Decals, presence of pump peg and dual bottle bosses indicates no earlier than 1987. FYI, 1987 MSL was $325 US.
Whatta you all think? Nishiki Prestige $65.00 - Bike Forums
Oct 16, 2024 · Nishiki Prestige $65.00. So I just now happened across this very nice looking Nishiki Prestige for 65 bucks. Looks like it may have been someone's prized possession at some point in time. The frame to my untrained eye appears well made. checkout the beefy looking rear caliper mounting. Tanged lugged frame , Suntour Alpha 5000 components.
Bike Forums - Old Jeunet Franche Comte 10-speed
HiOnVikes. 10-18-10 09:20 PM. Old Jeunet Franche Comte 10-speed. Picked it up from a bike junk pile at yellow bike in Austin TX for $50. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, just whatever looked like it had the most parts and this is what I dug out. The frame has some surface rust but seems very structurally sound.
How to decode early 90's schwinn serial # - Bike Forums
Oct 1, 2016 · The first digit is the year, so you'd be looking for "1" or "2" for 1991 or 1992. The second three numbers is the day of the year, thus "032" for instance would be February 1st. This is the best means by which to tell the date for this era Schwinn. The serial number, however, to the best of my knowledge, reveals nothing about the frame size on ...
Thinking of selling my Miyata 1000LT - Bike Forums
Sep 3, 2024 · Liked 60 Times in 48 Posts. Thinking of selling my Miyata 1000LT. Dear BikeForum, I bought a Miyata 1000LT about 9 years ago, when my small business was struggling and I was staying with my parents. My business has done much better, and now I'm married with a 1 year old son and a daughter on the way. I'm thinking of selling my 1990 Miyata ...
How good is Tange CrMo? - Bike Forums
09-08-10 01:11 PM. (for Road frames) Tange Prestige is their lightest and top line. The Champion line, or more simply just Tange, starts at #1 and goes down the pecking order to #5. Tange #1 is double-butted, and has similar weight and post-brazing characteristics of regular butted Reynolds 531 (aka 531c). They have a seamed tubing you'll see ...
Bicycle Alternatives - Bike Forums
Jun 21, 2017 · "Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."--Theodore Roosevelt Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597 Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911 Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468 Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914 Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069