Sekai 1000 tnage 80's

So my friend gave me this bike to do what I want he is moving could not take with him. It actually rides I was surprised just because this stuff is usually junk to me. However I was actually able to true the wheels very good original 27 inch rims. I lubed the diacompe and they manage to work free to at least stop the bike. This has downtube shifters much better I think and none of those crazy suicide brakes, regular in the drops only.


I put it all together and too small for me even to use on indoor trainer in winter but it spun ok. I think generally the bottom bracket is ok could take off and lubed, are these standard bearings cup and cone? I don't have the tool to remove the BB, can anything else work?


Finally is this thing worth even selling on craigslist for some figure I am looking to get maybe at least $75. Is the deacon off his rocker it a rough month and any funds can help.

Deacon Mark

On 7/24/2019 2:56 PM, wrote:
So my friend gave me this bike to do what I want he is moving could not take with him. It actually rides I was surprised just because this stuff is usually junk to me. However I was actually able to true the wheels very good original 27 inch rims. I lubed the diacompe and they manage to work free to at least stop the bike. This has downtube shifters much better I think and none of those crazy suicide brakes, regular in the drops only.


I put it all together and too small for me even to use on indoor trainer in winter but it spun ok. I think generally the bottom bracket is ok could take off and lubed, are these standard bearings cup and cone? I don't have the tool to remove the BB, can anything else work?


Finally is this thing worth even selling on craigslist for some figure I am looking to get maybe at least $75. Is the deacon off his rocker it a rough month and any funds can help.

Deacon Mark


That's the popular basic model[1] of the Sekai range, noted
for clean straight frames and sensible equipment. By chance
does it have a dealer sticker form Champaign Cycle?

Nothing weird or difficult about service, use Tange 11-ball
retainers or loose 1/4" balls in it.

No idea about value check craigslist but as with all used
bicycles, paint condition is the key component to value.

[1] even cheaper model 500 was added later, both with steel
rims. All other models had aluminum rims and the nicer
models are really nice among bikes of the era:
http://www.yellowjersey.org/miki.html

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 12:56:59 PM UTC-7, wrote:
So my friend gave me this bike to do what I want he is moving could not take with him. It actually rides I was surprised just because this stuff is usually junk to me. However I was actually able to true the wheels very good original 27 inch rims. I lubed the diacompe and they manage to work free to at least stop the bike. This has downtube shifters much better I think and none of those crazy suicide brakes, regular in the drops only.


I put it all together and too small for me even to use on indoor trainer in winter but it spun ok. I think generally the bottom bracket is ok could take off and lubed, are these standard bearings cup and cone? I don't have the tool to remove the BB, can anything else work?


Finally is this thing worth even selling on craigslist for some figure I am looking to get maybe at least $75. Is the deacon off his rocker it a rough month and any funds can help.


Donate it to your church. Low value items are not worth the hassle of posting on Craigslist and dealing with lunatics coming to your home. Items under $100 I take to: https://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/ Charity begins in the garage.

-- Jay Beattie.

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 3:39:01 PM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
On 7/24/2019 2:56 PM, wrote:
So my friend gave me this bike to do what I want he is moving could not take with him. It actually rides I was surprised just because this stuff is usually junk to me. However I was actually able to true the wheels very good original 27 inch rims. I lubed the diacompe and they manage to work free to at least stop the bike. This has downtube shifters much better I think and none of those crazy suicide brakes, regular in the drops only.


I put it all together and too small for me even to use on indoor trainer in winter but it spun ok. I think generally the bottom bracket is ok could take off and lubed, are these standard bearings cup and cone? I don't have the tool to remove the BB, can anything else work?


Finally is this thing worth even selling on craigslist for some figure I am looking to get maybe at least $75. Is the deacon off his rocker it a rough month and any funds can help.

Deacon Mark


That's the popular basic model[1] of the Sekai range, noted
for clean straight frames and sensible equipment. By chance
does it have a dealer sticker form Champaign Cycle?

Nothing weird or difficult about service, use Tange 11-ball
retainers or loose 1/4" balls in it.

No idea about value check craigslist but as with all used
bicycles, paint condition is the key component to value.

[1] even cheaper model 500 was added later, both with steel
rims. All other models had aluminum rims and the nicer
models are really nice among bikes of the era:
http://www.yellowjersey.org/miki.html

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Andrew is certainly does...…….Champaign Cycle,,,,,,,,,small world. I still got to get up and see your new digs, but you got to put me on to some good riding routes.

Deacon mark

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 2:56:59 PM UTC-5, wrote:
So my friend gave me this bike to do what I want he is moving could not take with him. It actually rides I was surprised just because this stuff is usually junk to me. However I was actually able to true the wheels very good original 27 inch rims. I lubed the diacompe and they manage to work free to at least stop the bike. This has downtube shifters much better I think and none of those crazy suicide brakes, regular in the drops only.


I put it all together and too small for me even to use on indoor trainer in winter but it spun ok. I think generally the bottom bracket is ok could take off and lubed, are these standard bearings cup and cone? I don't have the tool to remove the BB, can anything else work?


Finally is this thing worth even selling on craigslist for some figure I am looking to get maybe at least $75. Is the deacon off his rocker it a rough month and any funds can help.

Deacon Mark

Wow guy bought it from me today for $95 I glad he only has bike as transportation. He gave up car to get his student loans paid down and his bike was stolen a few days ago. He left it unlocked of course and not an expensive bike but something similar. I certainly can use the money this month it has been a bit rough and he could use a bike.

To think I get on a bike just to see how fast or how far I can manage as something of a game. He gets on his bike to get to work and take care of his living business.

Deacon Mark