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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 347
Posted By rccardr

I wax them heavily and then wipe down the top...

I wax them heavily and then wipe down the top tube after every (EVERY!) ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By squirtdad

this may be of interest...

this may be of interest https://www.bicycling.com/news/a20018252/specialized-bikes/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By Repack Rider

Specialized produced the first good mountain bike...

Specialized produced the first good mountain bike tire, the Stumpjumper tire, in 1981. They didn't even have a publicity still, so the house artist for my magazine Fat Tire Flyer drew one for their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By JoeBass

Hey, Rob! I believe it’s a 1987, in “DiNucci...

Hey, Rob!
I believe it’s a 1987, in “DiNucci green”. Perfect for next year’s Cino. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By mountaindave

This needs to be put in a book or something…

This needs to be put in a book or something…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By JoeBass

Thanks for taking the time to share your...

Thanks for taking the time to share your recollections of the company history with us, Jim! I'm still enjoying my "Stumpy"!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By Portlandjim

Early Specialized story

[QUOTE=rustystrings61;22983923]

My comments about these questions:

1) "There are extensive discussions out there online of various iterations of Specialized bikes and their history. When Mike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By rgvg

Yes the serial number should give you the frame...

Yes the serial number should give you the frame manufacture date. Based on the color I'd guess 84 or 85. I wish I had one that size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By Andy_K

In my (not-at-all-expert) opinion, this was...

In my (not-at-all-expert) opinion, this was Specialized's most important innovation. In the 80's Specialized employed some of the best frame builders in the U.S. They were certainly more than capable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By Dean51

For what it's worth, here is a photo of Tim...

For what it's worth, here is a photo of Tim Neenan with Yoshi and Yoshi's daughter.

Dean

https://live.staticflickr.com/4591/38229404625_8f429cdc30_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21fcG6X)Japan 001...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By rustystrings61

Veeery nice! I have had my eyes open for a...

Veeery nice! I have had my eyes open for a Sequoia in my 58-60 cm size for a while now, but no such luch so far. I purchased a well-loved Tim Neenan Lighthouse a couple of years back as a bare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,461
Posted By rustystrings61

There are extensive discussions out there online...

There are extensive discussions out there online of various iterations of Specialized bikes and their history. When Mike Sinyard initially set out to sell framesets and bikes, he enlisted Tim Neenan...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,883
Posted By Chuckk

Here's my photo from the 2011 NAHBS ...

Here's my photo from the 2011 NAHBS
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/img_0058_03f6d6407b46c8c1ba72600749ceb65adc8bac9e.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,926
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

My brand new Campy Super Record RD

My kid has been hinting at belated birthday present for me and I was presented with the final product yesterday. She used a poster hanging in my bathroom and a you tube video of a guy taking one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,904
Posted By VRJAKE

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1984x1488/1690506640_7a625bfbc3000bde9c21ad40cb612f1ace9e0985.jpeg
Early departure from Hot Springs on Sunday to beat the heat!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,904
Posted By davester

This was my third Cino and, discounting my crash...

This was my third Cino and, discounting my crash and broken collarbone two years ago, was by far the hardest to ride due to heat, moondust and mechanical issues. That said, I still enjoyed myself...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,904
Posted By Andy_K

If I have any critique of Cino, it's that the...

If I have any critique of Cino, it's that the award for the person who best embodies the spirit of Cino specifies a "rider" who embodies the spirit of Cino. There were many wonderful volunteers, all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,904
Posted By iab

Anyone find my bottle cork? Lost in 2016. The...

Anyone find my bottle cork? Lost in 2016. The one on the left.

https://live.staticflickr.com/8452/29570297202_308e32e15e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/M42v9o)Cino 105 (https://flic.kr/p/M42v9o) by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,904
Posted By Bogester

A few of my pics ...

A few of my pics
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1400x2000/img_4956_a6f7379b2125c57f1cedfff77b42d5f2902258e7.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,904
Posted By panzerwagon

Day 2 started off with a long slog through gravel...

Day 2 started off with a long slog through gravel rollers and washes until the first rest stop, where I caught up with Dana, @davester and Thor.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,091
Posted By rccardr

Some folks do it that way, others (like me, who...

Some folks do it that way, others (like me, who reside on the other side of the country) ship the bike ahead to make sure it gets there in time, fly in & ride the event, then take the bike home on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,091
Posted By jadmt

for the record the drive from Bozeman to...

for the record the drive from Bozeman to Kalispell is what Montana is really about. Even the freeway From Bozeman to Missoula is scenic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,377
Posted By styggno1

The usual suspects plus a couple that has not...

The usual suspects plus a couple that has not been in this thread before.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51092709998_5809c169ca_h.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,377
Posted By bear_a_bug

Freshly fendered this afternoon, and immediately...

Freshly fendered this afternoon, and immediately soaked on a ride after work. Just can't be helped in April in Portland. Giving myself bonus green points for the newly painted garage door, too....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 03:53 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,086
Posted By gugie

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/725df4d4_3c75_480a_93e6_ad5217bf6298_0f9101074a9a1c7e6c5d9ef1769ff39bf3ce2832.jpeg
@BoltBreaker prepping his Rivendale Long Low. My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 01:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,697
Posted By polymorphself

It will likely fit up to 35mm with fenders....

It will likely fit up to 35mm with fenders. Pictured here is with 32s.

Here are some pics from the first real day of riding. We did 46 miles around the greater Phoenix area starting downtown. This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,450
Posted By squirtdad

I think I donated 3 tubes to that cause that was...

I think I donated 3 tubes to that cause that was day one. no flats day 2
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,450
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

For a 100% dirt/gravel ride I like the Gravel...

For a 100% dirt/gravel ride I like the Gravel Kings also. My experience jibes with rccardr in that they mount up a little skinner than advertised on a vintage rim. My 28’s always come out as 26....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,450
Posted By VRJAKE

Can't add any new tire suggestions, other than to...

Can't add any new tire suggestions, other than to advise widest tires you have, and not too low of tire pressure to avoid the pinch flats as you'll undoubtedly experience some unavoidable hard hits. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,450
Posted By rccardr

Gravel King file tread. 32mm on your rims mounts...

Gravel King file tread. 32mm on your rims mounts up to about 29-30mm.
Agree on avoiding anything ultralight, sidewalls can get damaged.
Also advise to use 28-32mm sized tubes, they seem a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,450
Posted By gugie

Well, it's gravel, pinch flats can happen. ...

Well, it's gravel, pinch flats can happen.

If you've got a good line of credit at the bank, the offerings from Rene Herse can't be beat. I'm sure many will pipe in with their recommendations as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,450
Posted By northbend

Rene Herse, Gravel Kings and Paselas are commonly...

Rene Herse, Gravel Kings and Paselas are commonly used. Can’t go wrong with any of those. Avoid ultralight casings.

I suggest you make sure they are new and it might be a good idea to bring a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,450
Posted By VRJAKE

In at Alameda's Saturday night. Rando, hmm, glad...

In at Alameda's Saturday night. Rando, hmm, glad I didn't source a vintage MTB. I've no Raleigh but maybe Mr. Singer will make the trip...

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,450
Posted By majmt

Kathy and I are in but still digging out after...

Kathy and I are in but still digging out after getting slammed with a couple of feet of snow yesterday. Hopefully it’ll melt by July so we can can get a few rides in before Cino.

Looking out back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By bwilli88

My new J Henry.

I just traded into this J Henry, Previous owner said it is an 83 made by a couple of guys in Lititz, PA
Traded an 83 Centurion Pro-Tour for it.
From the Facebook post
Custom steel frame with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,286
Posted By thinktubes

Got a blue one moldering away ...

Got a blue one moldering away

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49311769133_4f7de2c635_k.jpg

https://i.redd.it/rrlhsksi7giz.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 11:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,697
Posted By polymorphself

1986 Miyata 210 overhaul.

Posted these in another thread about the bike but figured I’d give the final pics their own post. Purchased for my girlfriend to do some overnights etc. with. Typical tear down and overhaul. Saddle,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,119
Posted By mhespenheide

French Fender Day.

French Fender Day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,601
Posted By Robvolz

That’s why I used the fork off bike system, the...

That’s why I used the fork off bike system, the headset where no sun ever touched it on all three.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,601
Posted By Lattz

I usually see it from the other side, the problem...

I usually see it from the other side, the problem with modern paint systems in any C&V application that they never age :)
Backing what you write, would you ever guess, the these two were the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,298
Posted By northbend

How's about Silver? ...

How's about Silver?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52732516909_7e8f616166_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2okMW72)Silver 3 (https://flic.kr/p/2okMW72) by Matthew Pendergast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,298
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

For the outside ledge where the big ring belongs,...

For the outside ledge where the big ring belongs, find a larger 135 BCD used, worn-out, chainring. Such as this one: 52T 135 BCD Used Chainring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,433
Posted By JohnDThompson

When Trek moved out of the "old red barn" in...

When Trek moved out of the "old red barn" in downtown Waterloo to the "new" factory on the edge of town, oxyacetylene at individual work stations was replaced by oxy-propane delivered through a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 04:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,433
Posted By bulgie

An oxy/acetylene torch can also be used with...

An oxy/acetylene torch can also be used with LP/propane or MAP gas — sometimes. You may need a different regulator and maybe hoses, since some of the stuff for acetylene won't work with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,433
Posted By gugie

I use brass (bronze) on posts. You'll need...

I use brass (bronze) on posts.

You'll need the your oxy/acetylene torch if you go the brass route.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,298
Posted By bikemig

Keep the pics coming. I like the build and the...

Keep the pics coming. I like the build and the attitude; just ride whatever tire fits the frame and call it good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,085
Posted By rccardr

Thanks for another interesting and informative...

Thanks for another interesting and informative article.
Tempos are close to my heart, having owned, restored, modified and enjoyed a dozen or so of them over the years, culminating in The World's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 170,053
Posted By lonesomesteve

I think there are 2 or 3 other "vintage gravel...

I think there are 2 or 3 other "vintage gravel grinder" threads around here in which I've already shared pictures of this bike, but I don't seem to have yet posted my '82 Trek 710 on this thread. So,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-22, 09:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,734
Posted By dedhed

Tell them it was a Raleigh Portage

Tell them it was a Raleigh Portage
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,994
Posted By gugie

Bikes and beer

Keeping with the B&B theme, I can't believe it took this long to start a bikes and beer thread.

I'll start
...
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