I just bought this bike last weekend, it was sold as-is for $150 and I have been pleased to find that it is 100% stock (other than the saddle). Even the tires have Univega branding, along with a lot of side wall splits…
I found a scan of the 1983 Univega catalog, and there were three tiers in this model, this sport model being the low end, and the only lugged option.
And, that’s what I find interesting… The welded frames were in the upper two tiers, and the lugged frame was the lower price point. Why is that, I wonder? I think lugged makes it much cooler, and influences the feel of how a frame either transmits or smooths out vibration… a quality I have heard referred to as “planing.”
My plan is a full overhaul, plus a new paint job. Just gotta figure out a color scheme….
Much_Confusion_4616 on
I like the bull moose bars!
i_am_not_mike_fiore on
Oh, she’s gonna clean up ***nice.***
Don’t repaint it until you’ve stripped and cleaned it. With some Meguiar’s Scratch-X you can probably get that paint glossy like new and it’ll look great.
Charming-Sport-1657 on
Turquoise always comes to mind on 80’s mountain bikes.
Twig_Scampi on
Nice lugged frame and nice crank. Don’t repaint it.
lodger238 on
I’m 68. Rode a lot in the 80’s. I have one of these hanging in my garage that I bought new in 82. It’s hanging next to my old Colnago Mexico, also from early 80’s. I always wondered if they were worth anything.
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I just bought this bike last weekend, it was sold as-is for $150 and I have been pleased to find that it is 100% stock (other than the saddle). Even the tires have Univega branding, along with a lot of side wall splits…
I found a scan of the 1983 Univega catalog, and there were three tiers in this model, this sport model being the low end, and the only lugged option.
And, that’s what I find interesting… The welded frames were in the upper two tiers, and the lugged frame was the lower price point. Why is that, I wonder? I think lugged makes it much cooler, and influences the feel of how a frame either transmits or smooths out vibration… a quality I have heard referred to as “planing.”
My plan is a full overhaul, plus a new paint job. Just gotta figure out a color scheme….
I like the bull moose bars!
Oh, she’s gonna clean up ***nice.***
Don’t repaint it until you’ve stripped and cleaned it. With some Meguiar’s Scratch-X you can probably get that paint glossy like new and it’ll look great.
Turquoise always comes to mind on 80’s mountain bikes.
Nice lugged frame and nice crank. Don’t repaint it.
I’m 68. Rode a lot in the 80’s. I have one of these hanging in my garage that I bought new in 82. It’s hanging next to my old Colnago Mexico, also from early 80’s. I always wondered if they were worth anything.