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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 08:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,325
Posted By dickbandit

The Swift Tire sand canyon has a stated width of...

The Swift Tire sand canyon has a stated width of 1 3/8”. Currently available here: https://www.swifttire.com/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-21, 05:25 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,941
Posted By dickbandit

I stuck with 27”. Sure, it could have been a good...

I stuck with 27”. Sure, it could have been a good opportunity to go to 700c – but I had the 27 inch Sun CR18 rims lying around and I didn’t feel like opening that can of worms.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,941
Posted By dickbandit

I’ve posted this 1986 Lotus Odyssey in this...

I’ve posted this 1986 Lotus Odyssey in this thread before. Just built a new wheelset and added dynamo lighting, so here’s an update: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,886
Posted By dickbandit

Took my newly built 1980 PFN-10 on its second...

Took my newly built 1980 PFN-10 on its second ride today. I have definitely fallen in love.

I tried to keep the build mostly French and I already had many of the parts in the bin. Wheelset and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,475
Posted By dickbandit

28 mile shakedown on the newly finished Peugeot...

28 mile shakedown on the newly finished Peugeot PFN10. Loop from South Philly through the western suburbs. Was very windy on the way out. I’ve been riding my touring bike all winter so this felt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 22,861
Posted By dickbandit

My "gravel" bike. 1988 Univega Alpina Uno w/...

My "gravel" bike. 1988 Univega Alpina Uno w/ drops. Just upgraded the tires to the 26 inch Simworks Homage last week. Did 90 miles on them yesterday with roughly 1/3 of that being gravel.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,941
Posted By dickbandit

I believe I've shared my '86 Lotus Odyssey in...

I believe I've shared my '86 Lotus Odyssey in this thread before, but it's probably gone through a few changes since then and I think this is a particularly nice photo....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,475
Posted By dickbandit

Did a 90 mile out and back from South Philly to...

Did a 90 mile out and back from South Philly to the end of the Perkiomen Trail yesterday on my '88 Alpina Uno drop bar conversion gravel/tourer. It was raining when I left home, but cleared up within...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,812
Posted By dickbandit

Yet another update on the Univega Alpina Uno....

Yet another update on the Univega Alpina Uno. This bike has been getting a lot of mileage lately and I felt it was time to give it some well-deserved upgrades.

I built a new wheelset with 36 hole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,812
Posted By dickbandit

Posting my 1988 Univega Alpina Uno in here again....

Posting my 1988 Univega Alpina Uno in here again.

It went through a period with full fenders, racks and basket-- (first photo) but it started to see some singletrack so I stripped it down and put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 623,067
Posted By dickbandit

'88 Univega Alpina Uno in it's current...

'88 Univega Alpina Uno in it's current configuration: Soma Portola drop bars and an anachronistic Suntour VX GT. Just picked up the Ruth Works Brevet bag (A+) and took some photos yesterday mainly to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,272
Posted By dickbandit

I have yet to post my girlfriend’s ‘87 Raleigh...

I have yet to post my girlfriend’s ‘87 Raleigh Elkhorn on here. I picked it up for her a year and a half ago and rebuilt it, replacing the handlebars because she didn’t like how wide the risers were....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,475
Posted By dickbandit

Took my MB-3 on some Fairmount Park singletrack...

Took my MB-3 on some Fairmount Park singletrack today. It was a beautiful morning in the low 70s. Some trees down on the trails from last week’s derecho.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 43,836
Posted By dickbandit

Maybe slightly-- but not a huge noticeable...

Maybe slightly-- but not a huge noticeable difference. And no road buzz in my experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 43,836
Posted By dickbandit

I really like the Swift Ripp Johnson JR. Made by...

I really like the Swift Ripp Johnson JR. Made by Panaracer, rolls quiet on pavement, great in gravel and dirt. Currently $20. I wish they still carried them in gum wall, but for $20......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,272
Posted By dickbandit

Completed my '89 Bridgestone MB3 quarantine...

Completed my '89 Bridgestone MB3 quarantine project. Built this up from a frame I bought from a neighbor.

A fun mix of parts: vintage Nitto bullmoose bars, Shimano Deore levers, Suntour power...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,751
Posted By dickbandit

'88 Alpina Uno ...

'88 Alpina Uno
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-26-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,813
Posted By dickbandit

First build of 2020-- 1987 Schwinn Mirada: ...

First build of 2020-- 1987 Schwinn Mirada:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1370/mirada_c1902acb074ab7a315376ae8c40b8642cdc19e51.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,430
Posted By dickbandit

Here are a few pictures of the finished product....

Here are a few pictures of the finished product. Sorry for the lack of close-ups. I ended up going with a 38 tooth Salsa chainring up front and a 16 tooth freewheel in the rear for around 64 gear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,301
Posted By dickbandit

Thank you for the advice! I have a Univega Alpina...

Thank you for the advice! I have a Univega Alpina Uno that has Biopace rings as well and and I just don't notice enough of a difference to warrant a change... but maybe I'm not sensitive enough.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 958,801
Posted By dickbandit

Here's a photo of me from a ride a couple months...

Here's a photo of me from a ride a couple months ago when it was still warm out in PA. My '86 Lotus Odyssey is in the background, my friend's '87 Miyata 712 is up front....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,667
Posted By dickbandit

I'ts been over a year and I wanted to share an...

I'ts been over a year and I wanted to share an update. Since the initial rebuild I've added:

-Velo Orange leather saddle
-swapped out the wheels for some 27 inch wheelmaster Sun Cr18s I had lying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-19, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,812
Posted By dickbandit

Wanted to share an update on my Univega Alpina...

Wanted to share an update on my Univega Alpina Uno conversion. I love this bike! Recently added the front basket and the Oury grips on the drops. Such a fun and versatile...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,395
Posted By dickbandit

Recently converted my '95 Trek 830 from mustache...

Recently converted my '95 Trek 830 from mustache bars to fully upright bars. These are the Left Bank bars from Velo Orange in road diameter to fit bar end shifters. Used Rustines grips with the ends...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-19, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,694
Posted By dickbandit

Recently converted my '95 Trek 830 from mustache...

Recently converted my '95 Trek 830 from mustache bars to fully upright bars. These are the Left Bank bars from Velo Orange in road diameter to fit bar end shifters. Used Rustines grips with the ends...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,941
Posted By dickbandit

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/d9b7e75b_d2ea_41b7_b76a_d7edc3e032bf_f12c161e76ad674ceb140485917473b1085ace20.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,941
Posted By dickbandit

1986 Lotus Odyssey ...

1986 Lotus Odyssey
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,301
Posted By dickbandit

1986 Lotus Odyssey

Last year my brother-in-law bought an '84 Lotus Eclair and since then I've been on the lookout for a Lotus touring bike. Last month this 1986 Lotus Odyssey popped up on CL for $150. I was able to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-19, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,812
Posted By dickbandit

Here is my 1988 Univega Alpina Uno with Nitto...

Here is my 1988 Univega Alpina Uno with Nitto Dirt Drop stem and Soma Portola Bars. Just finished up this build yesterday and took it out this morning. WOW. Loved this bike before, but it's so much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,707
Posted By dickbandit

Spotted in the rack outside my workplace this...

Spotted in the rack outside my workplace this...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-19, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,395
Posted By dickbandit

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/45374d39_04b5_4b3c_8d41_46cbe65bc67e_00dddbfc94ad811a3d96898f9518c41a1bf9a1e2.jpeg
1995 Trek 830 with moustache bars and now with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-19, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,694
Posted By dickbandit

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This is my 1995 Trek 830 daily commuter. Just...
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