I sold some Vintage road bikes from my collection!

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  • @johns3106
    @johns3106 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I’ve noticed that a common thread with so many of us that are part of John’s community is that we want these bikes because they are the bikes we had (or more likely…wanted) when we first started cycling.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly

    • @curtisducati
      @curtisducati หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Hi from England ! I had 57 bikes 2 years ago all sold off now and kept a few rare ones and x team bikes , but the rest sold as prices dropping on classic bikes in the UK , just sold a Viscount for next to nothing , unwanted now with Carbon bikes around it has ruined the market for classic bikes ...

  • @davidbee9563
    @davidbee9563 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Life keeps flowing like a river and we have to adapt sometimes. I have a bike mechanic that has been in the business at least 40 years. He and his wife bought a house many years ago with a double car garage up front and a giant workshop behind. It is full to the rafters - literally - with bikes and frames. What is going to happen when....?
    One of the members of the local club whom I met almost 40 years ago died recently. He and his wife toured and rode for many years. There is a basement full of really nice bikes. As much as we are attached to them, they are things. In most hobbies the accumulation over time continues without an exit strategy.
    The best of luck with the house search and plans. Maybe you'll find somewhere you can take the bikes out and exercise them more. You are generous to share the joy of the collection and fulfill other's dreams for the one that got away.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

    • @MarkMiller-i8q
      @MarkMiller-i8q หลายเดือนก่อน

      We think along the same lines. My hobbies run from guns to high end audio and bikes (I own two vintage bikes, a '93 Bridgestone RB-1 and an '86 Schwinn Paramount). But like you said, they are THINGS after all, objects that we might say we "love" but can't love us back. I keep that perspective in mind when I catch myself lusting after anything material.

    • @davidbee9563
      @davidbee9563 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MarkMiller-i8q Emotions about things is an interesting way to express this. A bicycle may be the result of passion and precision but it also is an object designed to have a particular function.
      If it is pretty but does not work well than it is less than the sum of its parts. I have a bike that I bought based on an emotional response to what it looks like. To not ride and enjoy it seems a bit of a waste. If something is delicate or old or really valuable...but that is a personal choice. I will not judge another regarding that.
      Nick Mason has a company with some other car collectors to make rare and valuable cars available for film or advertising. It gets them used and helps to support the costs of keeping them.
      It is sad to see the barn finds of things left for decades to lie unused and unseen. Compared with collections some companies have of vintage models that are iegularity exercised.
      Again my observations, people can decide for themselves what they want to do with their things.

    • @MarkMiller-i8q
      @MarkMiller-i8q หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@davidbee9563 I hear you. Gun collectors have their safe queens, bike collectors tack their bikes to a wall. To each his/her own. But I could never see buying a gun I don't shoot, a bike I don't ride or a record I don't listen to. But that's just me.

  • @robertgriffin7569
    @robertgriffin7569 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good luck to you...l'm sure you'll find what you're looking for..
    Thank you for all the video's as well, and taking us along on the journey too.
    Much appreciated.

  • @whichwayiszigzag
    @whichwayiszigzag 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing, John. I hope you find your dream house. Congrats of the very smart decision to live debt free.

  • @meadows408
    @meadows408 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I commend your choice to be debt free. My wife and I watched our parents retire on limited and fixed incomes but...They were able because they were debt free. Five years ago we paid off our house and have never looked back. Keep up the good videos and sometimes being a responsible adult hurts but only for a short time. Good luck and God be with you..

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm blessed to be in this position. I'll never take that for granted.

    • @just_delightful
      @just_delightful หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a very tender comment - thank you

  • @leehyson9831
    @leehyson9831 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I wish you and your family all the best with your new house move. Change can sometimes be tough but i'm sure you will find a great new home. Thank you for such amazing videos John. God bless.

  • @dalton-at-work
    @dalton-at-work 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    insane collection :O Steel lugged masterpieces everywhere you look!

  • @SomewhereInTennessee
    @SomewhereInTennessee หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The gentleman from Georgia that bought the Colnago was so wholesome. He was smiling like a kid on Christmas morning! ❤

  • @bradluecke9829
    @bradluecke9829 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tackle change with enthusiasm! Thanks for the glimpse into your life.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im going to enjoy the change. It's going to be great having it all back in one place.

  • @alanhill5278
    @alanhill5278 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good luck John with what you are doing, I did a similar thing a few years ago here in England, still got my
    bikes , although not as many as you, bigger place and owe nothing to nobody . ( now 77 and still riding )

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very admirable. Glad to hear you're rolling at 77. There is more to the story and I'll share that in future videos. Thanks for watching

  • @markahles1580
    @markahles1580 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your amazing collection of vintage bikes that you are now sharing with future collectors and riders. This is very special! Awesome! And future successes to come.

  • @FLUSHER822
    @FLUSHER822 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad to be a part of your move forward, John ... It will work out. Can't wait to see what Mr. Bock comes up with.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too! I'm going to visit Jeffrey at the end of this month were we discuss what we are going to build!! More to come!

  • @edmundhodgson2572
    @edmundhodgson2572 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You're making many people happy. Those buyers looked like they were going back to their teens. Good luck with the future

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much!

    • @FLUSHER822
      @FLUSHER822 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bought the Raleigh. If you saw what I rode back then you’d re-think that statement lol

  • @olegivanov2844
    @olegivanov2844 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good luck! Waiting for Garage 3.0 build series!

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I might have to change the name to John's Vintage Road Bike Barn ? Who knows

  • @BicycleRestorationMan
    @BicycleRestorationMan หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good for you John! Hope all the sales and buys go well! 👍👊

  • @TESTA-CC
    @TESTA-CC หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So many beautiful immaculate bikes
    👍👍

  • @bikenraider99
    @bikenraider99 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very cool John! The buying experience is part of the enjoyment of a bike. I have some great stories behind some of my buys and look to pass them on to the next buyer when I can't keep the rubber on the road anymore.

  • @jonbrowning6839
    @jonbrowning6839 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent video, completely get your rationale behind the reorganization, we did something similar a few years ago and it has been great. Keep up the vintage bike content!

  • @ianmcleod4
    @ianmcleod4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely to see nice happy folks ,love your shop 🍀👍

  • @toddfoster975
    @toddfoster975 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was watching you build up that garage space from nothing is when I got hooked on this channel. You really turned it into a gorgeous “Vintage Bicycle Garage”. Sad to see it go but I’m looking forward to seeing you create an entire new space bigger and better! (and one that you won’t have to drive to).

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks.. There will be a bunch of new content from my basement... That's a great space too! IDK what the new place will look like but there's a chance you'll see a "build series" of me building this out building.. Thanks for watching

  • @gaz5819
    @gaz5819 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congratulations on the 10,000 awesome channel 👍 good luck with your new adventure

  • @purpletrance9874
    @purpletrance9874 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a pleasure to watch and listen to this really nice, genuine and humble guy. Looking forward to following your progress into the next amazing chapter in your life 👍👌😎

  • @johndef5075
    @johndef5075 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New bikes will never look as cool as these.
    Best of luck in your next chapter.

  • @MarkMiller-i8q
    @MarkMiller-i8q หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had my eye on that blue Pinarello for weeks. Just my size, or so it looks to be. Oh well. Besides the sale, you must be gratified knowing that the bikes' new owners will treat them with tender loving care.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, very much so. Most traveled a long way to get them. You know that they value them a lot!!

  • @johndef5075
    @johndef5075 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That Trek looks AMAZING!

  • @ericanfinson7332
    @ericanfinson7332 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well that was a surprise! John, you’ve shared such great videos of your collection. Interesting, fun and informative! The garage concept was awesome. A bike/car generous social club and event space. The Ba-Da-Bike social club! All the best on what is ahead!

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ericanfinson7332 thanks 👍 I'm hoping to have another venue like it next my residence.

  • @larryt.atcycleitalia5786
    @larryt.atcycleitalia5786 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good luck with your plans! I had the same sort of feelings but they were tempered by turning it all into money (what we didn't give away, that is) that I could take with me, retire in Italy and buy a house there..debt-free. I miss my large shop space and some of the bikes I had to sell-off but I wouldn't trade the lifestyle I enjoy now for all the acres of land and square-feet of housing on earth!

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hear ya! We all have are dreams. There is more to the story I'll share later!

    • @larryt.atcycleitalia5786
      @larryt.atcycleitalia5786 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Recently even parted with some bikes I swore I'd never sell. But they were carbon-fiber, not steel, so...
      Still have some vintage bikes for what they call "bici d'epoca" rides here in Italy + 3 steel frames from builders whose hands I shook one time or another. Those might just be wall-art someday but I hope to never part with them.
      Meanwhile, the bikes I actually RIDE pretty much every day now are modern ones with (gag) disc brakes/thru-axles...and MAHLE hub-mounted motors! But I use the assist only when things get steep OR when I've bitten off a longer ride than I can chew and need some help avoiding a "death-march" back home. But lacking the e-assist I'd be limited to shorter/flatter rides so the trade-off is worth it since I can still get out there while pushing 70 trips around the sun!

  • @GarraiEoin
    @GarraiEoin หลายเดือนก่อน

    John, Be well. Best of success on the house hunt. All good reasons to combine house and bicycle barn on one land parcel. Thank you for the RRBCycle frameset shout out. Ron Boi ,,,,,

  • @aq7705
    @aq7705 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That Raleigh Prestige is a real beaut!!!

  • @stickmenkissarmy6907
    @stickmenkissarmy6907 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck on your house 🏠 hunt, great video thanks 🎉🎉🎉

  • @petereckert3552
    @petereckert3552 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad to see the RRB. Receive mine straight from Ron just over a year ago. According to Ron mine was made for a tall guy in 1976. I measured it at 68 cm and has very long chain stays and original paint. I'm 6-5" and can barely ride it. And it does ride very smooth. Assembled mine with components from the parts bin. Have him sign it I did on mine. (he lives near the Wisconsin - Illinois border)

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oddly enough. I was talking to Ron on Facebook. He was once a client when I worked for GT bicycles.... I told him I was looking for one of his old frames. He is the one that forwarded the ad for this frame. I'm going to try to get an interview with him for sure!

  • @chrislang7146
    @chrislang7146 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking forward to more videos on the RRB.
    Lon Haldeman had always been a mythical hero to me. Remember watching the GABR and RAAM’s on ABC Wide World of Sports as a kid. As an adult, I later moved to WV near the route of the RAAM and would always go and wait for some of the racers to ride by. I was standing along Route 50 near a side road, and a RAAM official’s van stops. And who came out of the van totally shocked me. It was Lon! It’s true what they say about him knowing every back road in America. The side road we were at, he started talking about where it went and where it came out at. I got my picture taken with him and have it on my mantle to this day. I remember seeing when he lost his race bikes from the early days from a fire. So much history lost. So sad. Anyways, always enjoyed seeing Lon in your videos. Would be cool to see Ron Boi in your video as well with your frame.

    • @Dale27408
      @Dale27408 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, this was a big one for you personally. I look forward to seeing your progress! Best wishes...😅

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! I messaged Ron about three weeks ago on facebook.. He was once a client so he knew who I was and is a FB friend. I told him I was looking for one of his frames.. He is the one that sent me the ad for that frameset. I just messaged him ten minutes ago about doing a video with me.. We'll see if that happens.

    • @chrislang7146
      @chrislang7146 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage that would be awesome!!

  • @CharlieMetcalf
    @CharlieMetcalf หลายเดือนก่อน

    I totally understand what you are wanting. I was fortunate that my grandparents bought 7 acres across from my parents. My wife and I live there now. I am not debt free, but I am living in my dream home and have plenty of room to breath. I wish you the best of luck in finding your dream.

  • @aq7705
    @aq7705 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great move John. I'm sure it will be a growth period for you and Mrs after all this. Think of all the other people who will be enjoying your pristine bikes, so cut them right down, keep only your absolute favourites and start over. Really looking forward to seeing your progress, so pls keep posting vids.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. I'm just eliminating mostly the ones that don't fit me. My entire Idea was to sharpen the collection with American builders.

  • @TESTA-CC
    @TESTA-CC หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Vintage For the win 🤙🤙
    I have a Peugeot Perthus 753 R
    Vitus 979 Duralinox KAS Team Replica
    Vitus 979 Carbone 9 KAS Team 7/11Japan

  • @SkyhawkSteve
    @SkyhawkSteve หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad to see those bikes go to a new home and give their new owners so much joy! Any idea how many bikes are still in the inventory? I agree (not that it matters) with the decision to pick up a few of the amazing custom bikes from the best builders. You can only own so much stuff, so it should be the best. As for a new home with space... how about Elizabeth, IL? I hear there is a little museum that you could help out with. The local terrain will get you in good shape too. 😁

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Steve, I just finished filming a little spot at the bike museum. You'll see it next week. Also, after reading this I thought I'd make a video showing every bike I have and showing what I have left for sale.. Maybe you'll see that next week or the week after. Thanks!

  • @speedn16v
    @speedn16v หลายเดือนก่อน

    I stumbled upon your channel maybe a year ago while researching Schwinn Voyagers to find more information on mine. Good luck with your future endeavors! I’m local, and really sorry I missed your garage meetup early this year.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry you missed it. I'm hoping to still have a venue where I can have another bike party. We'll see how that goes.

  • @johnkorpics5155
    @johnkorpics5155 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a likeable dude, wish ya the best

  • @Ramenscooter
    @Ramenscooter หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤️the Trek with the 8sp

  • @bluztime5271
    @bluztime5271 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New subscriber here. Really enjoyed the video. Change is tough but sounds like you’ve got a good plan.
    If you ever come across a Raleigh Competition with 531 tubing in a 58cm size give me a buzz. Good luck with everything.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Bluz, those are out there. You have to keep your eyes open. They come in a 23.5 inch frame. or a 60cm..

  • @BrooksBoliek
    @BrooksBoliek หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep on bikin’ John.

  • @georgeszaslavsky
    @georgeszaslavsky หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some very nice bikes you have sold and you have some top notch high end stuff👍Glad to see also happy buyers as well . I wish good luck with your project regarding the house purchase. The RRB frame is pretty slick and nice, what groupset are you going to mount on it? This will be a nice bike

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You'll see a video with Ron Boi hopefully soon! The bike was set up to be an "Aero" bike. I'll probably either put Dura Ace AX/EX on it or Super record.

  • @Hoops176
    @Hoops176 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!
    Thank you!
    Thank you!

  • @felixjackson2670
    @felixjackson2670 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All the best.

  • @ChrisVanScoyk-p2j
    @ChrisVanScoyk-p2j หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey John. Sort of rough to make life changes of your magnitude, but it makes life more interesting. Your Real Estate market in Chicago land is nuts. You've been to Jeff's in Iowa where you can "breathe" for a lot less $$$. Man. Those sold bikes were beauties for sure

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have to say. If I didn't have kids and Grandkids in this state I'd stay in my home till I retire then move out of state. Illinois does suck. Id love to be in Ames!!

  • @jitterspec
    @jitterspec หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your switching out unbelievable RDs to be period correct. You didn't have to do it but you did because you love the bikes and the community. I'm realizing I'm not plugged into the community. I searched for years looking for campy chorus 9sp (first gen) for my bike and finally found one on ebay for $300. I know I probably overpaid but the ergo is shifting amazing again. I bet in your circles, those TDs are all over the place.....

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. That rear derailleur costs about $350 for one in decent condition. He drove a long way and I didn't want to let him down!

  • @aq7705
    @aq7705 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OH man!! That Treviso is in MINT condition. WOw

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      The guy that bought it emailed me and said it was almost to clean to ride..

    • @aq7705
      @aq7705 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage All your bikes are. I'm cleaning my bikes more regularly now and they're looking sharp.

  • @Dedik755
    @Dedik755 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the bikes...all....nice video...i only have one vintage foldingbike.....

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those are fun too. Pick a favorite and get a road bike!

    • @Dedik755
      @Dedik755 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage yes l love too....but my money is not enough,to buy a roadbike...salam from indonesia...👋👋👋

  • @billyc3938
    @billyc3938 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good for you !Dave Ramsey would be proud !!(if you don’t know who he is he’s on you tube and other places )

  • @daniellarson3068
    @daniellarson3068 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good Video - Houses are going up. Is pay going up to drive the houses up? Not really. Corporate America is buying houses driving prices up. Get the new place while you can. Those old bikes are beauties.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're right. I'm going to over pay for this house. I am also going to get more for my house as well. I have a very high in demand house being that its a Ranch home. Very sought after and I'll be in good shape. Blackrock isn't going to buy mine!!

    • @daniellarson3068
      @daniellarson3068 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage Good to hear.

  • @DimasFajar-ns4vb
    @DimasFajar-ns4vb หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow and zamzam water

  • @andrewlaubi4448
    @andrewlaubi4448 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wheates Paramont 👍

  • @maxwellspeedwell2585
    @maxwellspeedwell2585 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sad, but better days are coming for the bike garage.
    Sell, rent for just a little while, and buy when the blood is flowing in the streets. This isn’t my first rodeo. First was late ‘79. That recession (hey let’s face it, it was a depression). Food was scarce, I was losing weight but didn’t want to. Very tough times. Second was 2008. I weathered it well, but many did not. Third time is coming. This one is going to be very, very bad. Debt free, a long-term store of food, and light on your feet. Do well everyone. Get ready, the big storm is going to hit.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hoping that the storm doesn't come. We are pretty prepared. The garage hasn't sold yet. So we might be there for a while. Going to bring the bike rack back there and probably do a few more vids there.

  • @ChromeLuxx
    @ChromeLuxx หลายเดือนก่อน

    Newer built homes are lesser home and more
    problems for your money.

    • @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage
      @JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      My 8 year old home is great. Not the best built but of course Im owning this during its most durable period!