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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By SamSpade1941

New Project : Schwinn High Sierra

Last September we moved from Salem to the Tulsa Area . Sunday I found this nice old Schwinn High Sierra its got a lot of grime and has sat for years so it will need a complete rebuild all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-21, 02:30 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,150,396
Posted By SamSpade1941

Not me but that is a nice bike , I have never...

Not me but that is a nice bike , I have never owned a LeTour in fact I have only owned one Schwinn an 87 Circuit which ended up being just a tad too tall for my comfort . but I have thought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,335
Posted By SamSpade1941

If I did my job correctly and wore them out you...

If I did my job correctly and wore them out you are right they won't. I plan on leaving no pristine examples ... lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,335
Posted By SamSpade1941

This ... honestly its not even a contest. the...

This ... honestly its not even a contest. the first bike I built with a 2x10 drive train has almost totally spoiled me to other drive trains . I still like my 3x9 and it is certainly robust but my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 17,995
Posted By SamSpade1941

I want to believe this is a true find , but I’m...

I want to believe this is a true find , but I’m really leaning towards the OP yanking the C&V chain here.


i can’t imagine anyone owning a Singer tossing it in the bin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 18,274
Posted By SamSpade1941

Giving this topic more thought ... I’ll add...

Giving this topic more thought ... I’ll add another one to the list. French bikes ... yes I said it so let the those of you upset with me start forming your diatribes . I love the aesthetics and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 18,274
Posted By SamSpade1941

Aero levers fix that problem . I’ve had both in...

Aero levers fix that problem . I’ve had both in enough quantity now to know I’m not ok with non aero levers save for a rare collectible bike that should be left in a period correct configuration
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 16,251
Posted By SamSpade1941

The bike industry isn’t the only business segment...

The bike industry isn’t the only business segment that is experiencing this . Further more it’s not a new problem this has been in the pipes for 20 years .

I used to sell Oakleys and got out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 16,251
Posted By SamSpade1941

That is actually a great idea and it MIGHT just...

That is actually a great idea and it MIGHT just have legs in the right Major Urban market. However I have a feeling it would fail miserably in most markets across the US .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 16,251
Posted By SamSpade1941

I actually consider it a win for me on the rare...

I actually consider it a win for me on the rare occasion I drive up to visit the physical store , I will not need to go into Portland proper which I am not a fan of doing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 16,251
Posted By SamSpade1941

I think you meant profitable companies. ...

I think you meant profitable companies.

There are two types businesses:
profitable ( the ones that last for any length of time )
unprofitable ( the ones with a bad business model that do not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-19, 11:46 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 16,251
Posted By SamSpade1941

And this is entirely the case in all likelihood. ...

And this is entirely the case in all likelihood. It doesn't help that a lot of these smaller shops have bad business models
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-19, 11:39 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 16,251
Posted By SamSpade1941

Rivelo closing is no shock... Why on earth order...

Rivelo closing is no shock... Why on earth order or purchase anything Rivendell from brick and mortar store in Portland when I can order it directly from Rivendell and for the same price or a tad...
Forum: For Sale
12-31-19, 08:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,073
Posted By SamSpade1941

Co-Motion CycloCross Frameset

Right before Christmas I was struck with a fit of over exuberance when I found this Co-Motion Custom CycloCross frame, sadly reality set in and that reality is that I am too short for this frameset ,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 34,499
Posted By SamSpade1941

Uh Yes I do , basically the only thing I kept...

Uh Yes I do , basically the only thing I kept from the original bike was the brakes and frameset. The original wheels were shot , and they were as heavy as the rest of the components so I ordered a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-19, 10:08 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,139
Posted By SamSpade1941

Did someone say black bike ? Currently a work in...

Did someone say black bike ? Currently a work in progress ... If I can get over this cold bug I have I will get out there and get it finished! This will be my first 1x wide range "mullet" build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,135
Posted By SamSpade1941

Here are bikes I no longer own .... 86...

Here are bikes I no longer own ....


86 Bianchi Portofino .... I really loved this bike but it was a skosh too large , still it was very nice
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-19, 04:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,764
Posted By SamSpade1941

Everyone has ... I couldn’t begin to start...

Everyone has ... I couldn’t begin to start telling everyone about the absolutely incredible finds I’ve acquired on CL ... however CL is a like a large box cereal.. it’s full of flakes ... getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,005
Posted By SamSpade1941

Ill take one of Greg LeMond’s bikes ...

Ill take one of Greg LeMond’s bikes ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-19, 09:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,005
Posted By SamSpade1941

This exactly , collectors are some of the best...

This exactly , collectors are some of the best conservators of all original anything that can be collected.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-19, 09:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,764
Posted By SamSpade1941

ROFL ... typos always happen to me when I try...

ROFL ... typos always happen to me when I try and post from my phone .. As for the stems I like longer stems indeed they are more comfy, but hey when I buy a used bike I know it's not going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-19, 08:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,764
Posted By SamSpade1941

Bike in question for those that are always...

Bike in question for those that are always curious .. it’s not all original and I had no intentions putting it back 100% original when I purchased the complete bike .. Suntour Cyclone drive trains...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,764
Posted By SamSpade1941

C&V Tire Kickers on CL

Brief rant concerning CL which seems to be getting worse not better . Recently I decided to sell my Motobecane because it’s a tad larger than I can really be comfortable on . The bike rides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,326
Posted By SamSpade1941

C&V cycling cartoon

I ran across this , earlier and lol’d so I thought I’d share .. something’s are just timeless
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,906
Posted By SamSpade1941

I have seen the second photo a lot .. there are...

I have seen the second photo a lot .. there are quite a few people who think it is a good idea to rotate their drops upside down. Which patently proves to me that just because people do or think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-19, 06:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,556
Posted By SamSpade1941

I still carry and use film camera's. My digital...

I still carry and use film camera's. My digital cameras are Nikon DSLR's which I can and do pack on the bike , but it is nice to have a compact, svelte and quiet film camera. Image courtesy of an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 52,284
Posted By SamSpade1941

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Mine in the bike room
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,199
Posted By SamSpade1941

Yes I’ve noted that myself as well , this 56 cm...

Yes I’ve noted that myself as well , this 56 cm Ridley is more like a 58cm in other bikes but that’s ok . I like a French fit in a bike so this will work . Eventually when I can get some money...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 03:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,519
Posted By SamSpade1941

These days the trend seems to be going 1x , but I...

These days the trend seems to be going 1x , but I agree with you I like having double up front .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 12:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,376
Posted By SamSpade1941

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They do have cable ends that step down to fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,376
Posted By SamSpade1941

drpaddle you do know Jagwire actually makes...

drpaddle

you do know Jagwire actually makes both types the old school coiled cable housings and the compression-less cable housing. For what it’s worth that would not have happened had you used a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,249
Posted By SamSpade1941

Pushing Your Luck On Your Morning Commute Vintage Style

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I’ve been riding my Grand Jubile to work every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-19, 10:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,510
Posted By SamSpade1941

98% of the time I ride platform pedals, but when...

98% of the time I ride platform pedals, but when I do ride clipless .... I do so with SPD
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,831
Posted By SamSpade1941

I've been busy riding my bike(s) and working. ...

I've been busy riding my bike(s) and working. As nice as the company is here, exchanging thoughts online about riding bikes don't trump actually riding bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,967
Posted By SamSpade1941

No truer words have ever been uttered. I have...

No truer words have ever been uttered. I have brooks saddles on almost every bike I own.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 06:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,533
Posted By SamSpade1941

This is a true statement and one that’s been...

This is a true statement and one that’s been proven by lab testing . A really good set of down hill platforms with aggressive pins keep your foot planted very well on the pedal. The specialized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-19, 09:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,319
Posted By SamSpade1941

Wow that was an interesting read... I have not...

Wow that was an interesting read... I have not had that happen but I have had a seller jack up the price after I was already in route to pick up the bike or component. When that happens I tell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,319
Posted By SamSpade1941

Offer Up is a train wreck for buying anything and...

Offer Up is a train wreck for buying anything and I’ve never sold a bike there but I’ve bought easily a half dozen bikes very reasonably. I’ve also missed out on 40 or 50 simply because the sellers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-19, 09:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,464
Posted By SamSpade1941

The P38 was ok but those in the know managed to...

The P38 was ok but those in the know managed to acquire its bigger brother the P51 . I still have a P51 in my gear somewhere.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-19, 09:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,187
Posted By SamSpade1941

Glad you have it sorted I was gonna say I have a...

Glad you have it sorted I was gonna say I have a nice Sakae SX triple with 165 mm arms if you were interested, but since you now have everything in hand all is well ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,179
Posted By SamSpade1941

Because every pattern is unique or because...

Because every pattern is unique or because millennials like them ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,067
Posted By SamSpade1941

Agreed ... People comment on my legs from time...

Agreed ... People comment on my legs from time to time, but they look nothing like that. All that pushing tiny cogs up hills really really made that rider strong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-19, 07:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,855
Posted By SamSpade1941

You could always get a bren gun magazine pouch...

You could always get a bren gun magazine pouch for $5 and some bungee cord which I did as an improv or hack a couple of weeks ago when I went for a ride and my old Blackburn bag would not accommodate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-19, 10:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,990
Posted By SamSpade1941

I really like the aesthetic of brown or tan wall...

I really like the aesthetic of brown or tan wall tires , I do not know if they match every build, but I think they make a nice compliment to most bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,883
Posted By SamSpade1941

its never a wasted trip.. I get to chat with...

its never a wasted trip.. I get to chat with really nice people
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-19, 06:07 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,306
Posted By SamSpade1941

Makes perfect sense especially if you are trying...

Makes perfect sense especially if you are trying to go with the period correct appearance. Nice bike by the way .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-18, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,013
Posted By SamSpade1941

Here are my Treks .... This isn't all of them as...

Here are my Treks .... This isn't all of them as I also owned a 8.5 DS and a Trek 2.1 Alpha Apex but neither are vintage ..


1990 Mountain Track 850 ... This was my very first bike back in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-17, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,396
Posted By SamSpade1941

1978 Motobecane Super Mirage

Hi All I picked this 1978 12 speed (now a 10 speed) Super Mirage up on Offer Up for $40 it had been sitting in a barn neglected before I purchased it, and required a complete overhaul of the drive...
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