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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,192
Posted By madpogue

This should be on a coffee mug.

This should be on a coffee mug.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,156
Posted By madpogue

Precisely why I live close to a REAL downtown and...

Precisely why I live close to a REAL downtown and multiple walkable business districts. It's served my purposes well.

I never understood what sort of sick heart possesses anyone to idly witness...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 14,040
Posted By madpogue

That's actually TODAY, not Wednesday. And the...

That's actually TODAY, not Wednesday. And the Nishiki bid is $4 US.

Both bikes are remarkably clean for "general" auction house items. I doubt the auctioneers cleaned them up this well, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,156
Posted By madpogue

Oh, I would definitely have her replicate the...

Oh, I would definitely have her replicate the complete ad on FBM, using my ad copy and photos. But there'd be no way for FB'ers to anonymously contact me; that's where the CL link would come in. CL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,636
Posted By madpogue

like the dark gray Sante hoods, I can't keep the...

like the dark gray Sante hoods, I can't keep the lighter ones from looking icky/dingy to save my life.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 875,109
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Those "cross" Schwinns were great. They...

^^^^^ Those "cross" Schwinns were great. They never felt "sedate" like so many hybrids. My CrossCut feels at home pretty-much everywhere I take it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 428
Posted By madpogue

HAHA "LookOut" is our favorite nickname for...

HAHA "LookOut" is our favorite nickname for Microsoft Outlook....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,978
Posted By madpogue

So many come to mind: * Stumpy/Hopper (see...

So many come to mind:
* Stumpy/Hopper (see above)
* Schwinn Sierra / High Sierra / Impact Pro
* Trek 8/9 series higher end (850/950 and above)
* Univega Alpina
* Diamond Back Apex/Axis
* Ross...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,179
Posted By madpogue

Coupla Rosses 1) '80s Mt. Hood. ...

Coupla Rosses
1) '80s Mt. Hood.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/rossmthood1200_54cf899a818398b759e39061629231440a03a494.jpg
As bought - since replaced tires, fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By madpogue

One of the last USA-made (not lugged): ...

One of the last USA-made (not lugged):

https://bid.hansenauctiongroup.com/ui/auctions/117551/15167673

#1812 • Trek 730 Bicycle (CA)
High bid $3

10% bid premium, one-day local pickup. Bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,866
Posted By madpogue

My money's on "Bust".

My money's on "Bust".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,734
Posted By madpogue

"Kid......."

"Kid......."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,535
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Spent much of my youth not far from the...

^^^^^ Spent much of my youth not far from the Rouge, either in Dearborn or in Westland. Never knew about the fire. Back then there were no ped bridges over the river. Winter 1974-ish, I tried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,636
Posted By madpogue

Repo? You don't wanna look in there.... ...

Repo? You don't wanna look in there....

https://y.yarn.co/f861a60c-221a-4312-91e0-9d76dce2801a_screenshot.jpg

Oh, wait......
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By madpogue

Sigh - grail bike in my size.....

Sigh - grail bike in my size.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 673
Posted By madpogue

This should be the feature photo in any...

This should be the feature photo in any encyclopedia or dictionary entry on the word "Steampunk".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By madpogue

The catch is, a lot of the headsets that use race...

The catch is, a lot of the headsets that use race locking mechanisms like this, and the jagged-tooth style, do not have flats on the threaded race for the preferred two-spanner approach as described...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By madpogue

Seems to me the spacer is drilled all the way...

Seems to me the spacer is drilled all the way around in order to accommodate the pin in the threaded race no matter what angle/position it's in when it's properly loaded. And the spacer then ties...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By madpogue

All the parts not removed are those that require...

All the parts not removed are those that require bike-specific tools (BB tool, headset cup popper, chain tool
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 82,916
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Soon as they finish with the work on the...

^^^^^ Soon as they finish with the work on the "grassy knoll", you'll be able to spot it from the air.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By madpogue

Illinois? No doubt he's still registered to...

Illinois? No doubt he's still registered to vote......

(Runs away B4 the P&R cops get here.....)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,449
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^^^ Squirt - the ultimate C&V soda...

^^^^^^^ Squirt - the ultimate C&V soda choice......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By madpogue

Granted, the 400 was a "middling" model, but...

Granted, the 400 was a "middling" model, but still a quasi-screamin' deal on a lugged fastback that looks mostly original. Just down the road from its birthplace. Too small for me, and would not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By madpogue

Why do I feel compelled to go there and draw a...

Why do I feel compelled to go there and draw a chalk outline around the bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By madpogue

Talk about a weight weenie..... And of...

Talk about a weight weenie.....

And of course, the bike has suicide shifters.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,557
Posted By madpogue

MacGyver would probably have painted the piece of...

MacGyver would probably have painted the piece of pipe strap, at least after saving the entire village of refugees or whatever....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,110
Posted By madpogue

FWIW BikeIndex indicates it's an ISO 547 / S5 -...

FWIW BikeIndex indicates it's an ISO 547 / S5 - https://bikeindex.org/bikes/41505
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,866
Posted By madpogue

Right arm out to the right wouldn't work well...

Right arm out to the right wouldn't work well when the turn signals on my truck go out. Maybe for Stretch Armstrong.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By madpogue

<<voice="Majel Barrett">>Forum log supplemental...

<<voice="Majel Barrett">>Forum log supplemental note: This thread has been hijacked.<</voice>>
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,866
Posted By madpogue

I came up behind two other riders on the road the...

I came up behind two other riders on the road the other day. The guy in front signaled an "arm straight up" signal with his RIGHT arm, and, of course, turned left. The young lady in between went...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,117
Posted By madpogue

Or ask a Canadian how to pronounce Datsun.

Or ask a Canadian how to pronounce Datsun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,752
Posted By madpogue

Fixed doesn't mean you don't remove it. Fixed...

Fixed doesn't mean you don't remove it. Fixed simply means you don't adjust it, like you do with (duh) the adjustable cup. Removing it assures you that you'll be able to remove it when you might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,117
Posted By madpogue

Oh, and I was able to nail the year/model of the...

Oh, and I was able to nail the year/model of the abandoned 1984 P8 my wife found several years ago. In the flip queue, along with... er... n+1 others.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-22-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 634
Posted By madpogue

Make 4 more posts somewhere, that'll get you to...

Make 4 more posts somewhere, that'll get you to 10, and out of PM/link/pic purgatory.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-22-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,007
Posted By madpogue

A 24" 700 from 1983

A 24" 700 from 1983
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,641
Posted By madpogue

Ha, there's even a "Make offer" button. If I were...

Ha, there's even a "Make offer" button. If I were you, since the BIN is down to $30, I'd send an offer of $25, just to see what she does.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,641
Posted By madpogue

$30? Run, don't walk......

$30? Run, don't walk......
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-20-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,400
Posted By madpogue

Pitch 'em a vache!

Pitch 'em a vache!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,117
Posted By madpogue

You may be a Peugeotphile if..... your brochures...

You may be a Peugeotphile if..... your brochures come close to weighing as much as one of your bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,641
Posted By madpogue

And you're a shade over 3 hours from Madison,...

And you're a shade over 3 hours from Madison, BTW. Just be mindful of the shady characters at some of the tables....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,641
Posted By madpogue

So you've heard, right?..... To the OP - I...

So you've heard, right?.....

To the OP - I think this was a wise move. It's a bike you're familiar with, it's ride-ready, and your outlay is really not bad. Those sorta-mixte Le Tours were quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,865
Posted By madpogue

Hint - who owns youtube?

Hint - who owns youtube?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 700
Posted By madpogue

The folks who make PB Blaster now have a product...

The folks who make PB Blaster now have a product called Surface Shield (I think that's it), that's lanolin-based like Fluid Film. From what little I've read, it's thinner and "creeps" better than FF....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,434
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Morticia isn't available? Will have to...

^^^^^ Morticia isn't available?

Will have to check this out next year. I'd be willing to carpool (well, truckpool) with anyone local who's interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,553,864
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Steal!

^^^^^ Steal!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ That North GA store gets some real peaches...

^^^^^ That North GA store gets some real peaches (and no, the pun was quite unintentional....).

Here's one in San Antonio they say they'll ship. For $30-ish shipping, I'd be wary.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 804
Posted By madpogue

Your bikes have freewheels, not cassettes. Torque...

Your bikes have freewheels, not cassettes. Torque wrench would not be applicable, because freewheels thread on to threads on the hub, and tighten down the first time you pedal the bike. No need for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 636
Posted By madpogue

Not meant to dissuade. Just to give a sense of...

Not meant to dissuade. Just to give a sense of the dimensions/space.

OG was 700C, and in fact, 700x20C tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,866
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Cadieux Cafe?

^^^^^ Cadieux Cafe?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,634
Posted By madpogue

Yeah, the RD cable routing tells me it's an '83,...

Yeah, the RD cable routing tells me it's an '83, or a "mongrel" like Ruby. As said, '83 600 is the closest match in terms of markings

This is a red, or at least yellow, flag to me. I kinda get...
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