Chicago Vintage Road Bikes

I'm looking to find a vintage road bike. This will be my first road bike ever. I usually ride BMX bikes but those aren't ideal for commuting to school and what not. I've been checking craigslist frequently but I haven't really found anything I would consider buying. Are there any bike shops in Chicago that have a good selection of vintage road bikes. I would love to go and check them out if anyone knows of any. It would really help me out. 

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Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on March 23, 2012 at 5:17pm

I can't find it do you have the link?

Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on March 23, 2012 at 5:21pm

oh right haha. It looks sweet

Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on March 23, 2012 at 5:38pm

That would be a perfect frame size for me

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on March 23, 2012 at 6:03pm

Yee haw, LOL, see the hunting has begun in earnest!  I luv it.  Part of the dang fun of vintage is 'hunting'.  Group hunting is even better.  It so satisfies some part of our primitive brains.  

Here's a nice tool for searching CL:

http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?search_string=schwinn&...

Should you ever become a motivated psycho, I mean buyer you can use this tool.

http://www.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/home.cgi

Hunting for 8-10 months, targeting an '86 Schwinn Peloton in the right size, budget and original condition.  Becoming an extremely motivated buyer.  Who talks the MI retiree into signing up for Paypal, cause he lives in FL, where said bike is.  Then locate an LBS in FL to pack and ship it to ChicAgo.  Whoops did I say that out loud?  ; )  Okay never mind.  Local CL will yield what you need.

Let's focus on the basics.  Fit, budget and value.  

I second Kevin T, Lotus: http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bik/2919105449.html

Might fit, in the range on budget and value.  Although value is debatable here.  I know little about where this bike fit into the lineup.

Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on March 23, 2012 at 6:11pm

What kind of lotus is that for sale do you know?

Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on March 23, 2012 at 6:16pm

Hunting is fun lol well it has kept me busy the last few days haha That search tool you posted is pretty cool

Steel Driver said:

Yee haw, LOL, see the hunting has begun in earnest!  I luv it.  Part of the dang fun of vintage is 'hunting'.  Group hunting is even better.  It so satisfies some part of our primitive brains.  

Here's a nice tool for searching CL:

http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?search_string=schwinn&...

Should you ever become a motivated psycho, I mean buyer you can use this tool.

http://www.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/home.cgi

Hunting for 8-10 months, targeting an '86 Schwinn Peloton in the right size, budget and original condition.  Becoming an extremely motivated buyer.  Who talks the MI retiree into signing up for Paypal, cause he lives in FL, where said bike is.  Then locate an LBS in FL to pack and ship it to ChicAgo.  Whoops did I say that out loud?  ; )  Okay never mind.  Local CL will yield what you need.

Let's focus on the basics.  Fit, budget and value.  

I second Kevin T, Lotus: http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bik/2919105449.html

Might fit, in the range on budget and value.  Although value is debatable here.  I know little about where this bike fit into the lineup.

Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on March 23, 2012 at 6:31pm

thanks for your help kevin, I contacted the seller. I'm gonna go check out what they have at working bikes tomorrow see what they have. But i'll probably end up getting the lotus if I can find some way to pick it up since I don't have a car. 

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on March 24, 2012 at 4:18am

Here is another chunk of fine vintage steel.

At $225 it's even a little bit further out of your price range and maybe a tad bit small.  -but maybe someone else might be interested.  This is a fine vintage bike.

Fuji Palisade Roadbike - $225 (Schaumburg/Chicago)

Date: 2012-03-24, 9:50AM CDT
Reply to: z8zw8-2914105196@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

I believe this bike is a Fuji Palisade from all that i have been able to find out about it

The bike has full shimano exage components, araya aluminum rims and a san marco saddle

It is 22 in or 55cm making it good for a 5.2-5.9ft tall rider

The bike has just had a tune up and is in perfect running order

email me with any questions thanks!


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I'm addicted to trolling Craigslist looking for great bargains.  I wish I could afford, and had room for them all...
Like Steel Driver said, it's fun to be on the hunt.
Permalink Reply by Anne B. on March 24, 2012 at 5:05am

If anyone has a vintage road bike for sale for someone about 5'3" available or sees a good Craigslist posting please let me know. I checked out Nearly New earlier this week but they didn't have anything that would fit me and I don't have time to check back with them frequently as they suggested. Prefer step-through frame but it doesn't have to be. Excited to be in the market for what will be my second bike and first road bike! 

Permalink Reply by Anne B. on March 24, 2012 at 8:19am

Hey Kevin,

Awesome- I just messaged you about this. Available to come see this afternoon or tomorrow morning or an evening next week. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Samuel Diaz on March 24, 2012 at 1:08pm

After a long day of hunting I ended up getting a Lotus Excelle from one of friend's neighbor in Portage Park. This guy has like 20 bikes in his garage that he was selling. He was pretty cool. Hes very good with repairs and what not if you're interested and does it for a good price.

The one I got looks kinda like this one.

Permalink Reply by Anne B. on March 24, 2012 at 2:03pm

Kevin- Thanks so much, you are awesome and I love my new bike! :) 

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