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02-18-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By SJX426

Do what pleases you. worked in the engineering...

Do what pleases you.
worked in the engineering dept at Freightliner from '78 to '81.Spec'd out a COE and CBE for noise testing out in Madras. Did that in the summer of '79.
Fun driving the COE...
02-18-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 359
Posted By Bianchigirll

A freightshaker? OY! That's a nice thing...

A freightshaker? OY! That's a nice thing about facistbook you can always have lots of your pics at your fingertips.
02-18-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 359
Posted By Bianchigirll

I'd definitely put as close to the original...

I'd definitely put as close to the original decals as possible on it. I'd do blue and white maybe if the powdercoaters can do two tone. Maybe white main tubes and blue everything else.

What's...
01-03-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,413
Posted By Andy_K

I might be a bit in denial about which bike is my...

I might be a bit in denial about which bike is my number 1. The bike I ride most often is my Specialized Sequoia. It's a great bike -- comfortable, versatile, reliable, and fits just the way I want...
10-27-22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,118,426
Posted By dbhouston

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20221022_163241925_hdr_058a9ccbb683ac81803b60d85658ef1156a51cc9.jpg
My new-to-me 1984 Centurion ProTour 15. It came to me in...
05-25-22, 09:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,165
Posted By The Golden Boy

The catalog is pretty vague about it- isn't it? ...

The catalog is pretty vague about it- isn't it? You'd figure you'd want to know what extra you're getting for that SP price difference. But Schwinn really wasn't all over that.

Check out the...
04-19-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,784
Posted By rustystrings61

I was a steel is real purist until on a lark for...

I was a steel is real purist until on a lark for last year's Clunker Challenge I acquired a battered '86 ST400 with a replacement steel fork and a hodge-podge/dog's breakfast parts mix. I repacked...
07-19-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,275
Posted By icepick_trotsky

Sport Tourer hall of fame

What are your picks for the all time great sport touring frames? I'm (very casually) thinking about a new project in this vein. In the past, I've owned a Trek 600 (great but too big) and a...
10-18-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,349
Posted By justcynn

gorgeous! if I repaint my '87 frame, good chance...

gorgeous! if I repaint my '87 frame, good chance I go with this green
10-08-20, 07:50 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,413
Posted By prairiepedaler

On your yellow bike, the inside of the fork...

On your yellow bike, the inside of the fork blades has a braze-on mount. Is this for an accessory of some type? Usually they're on the outside and more middle placed for a rack mount.
08-19-20, 09:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,704
Posted By Michael Ar

Nice. I like the way you got a car to match your...

Nice. I like the way you got a car to match your bike color. Looks like a quality build there.

If I could ask, what is a the purpose of the, for want of a better word, dent in the chainstay? ...
08-15-20, 07:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,413
Posted By cb400bill

Mid to late 80's Schwinns.

Mid to late 80's Schwinns.
08-15-20, 01:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,349
Posted By polymorphself

My new 1986 Schwinn Voyageur

Had been really wanting one of these and came across a Craiglist ad across the country of one that looked to be in great shape. Turned out to be our very own cb400bill! A few emails later and the...
08-12-20, 05:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,153
Posted By Andy Antipas

Dan is a friend and knowledgable bike geek, and I...

Dan is a friend and knowledgable bike geek, and I usually try to stay out of these discussions.........

However, it all comes down to individual perspectives and experience. Newer is not always...
08-12-20, 12:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,230
Posted By rccardr

All good stuff here. Would only add the...

All good stuff here. Would only add the inclusion of Tenax framed Schwinns from 1987-89, specifically the Super Sport and Tempo models. Buy it as an inexpensive complete bike today, sell the group...
07-05-20, 07:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,812
Posted By thinktubes

Fit tubeset that eats up road shock ...

Fit

tubeset that eats up road shock

gearing for the terrain or wind

2 water bottle mounts
05-09-20, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8,293
Views: 3,073,713
Posted By Kilroy1988

This Eddy Merckx Corsa is NOT MINE. It is on eBay...

This Eddy Merckx Corsa is NOT MINE. It is on eBay right now and looks like a wonderful example of what's up in this thread! Fully equipped with Campagnolo Athena 11 except for the Delta brakes. I'm...
04-13-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,118,426
Posted By robertj298

!985 Specialized Sequoia ...

!985 Specialized Sequoia
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1072x1440/88336055_2808986292510937_5538665618762366976_o_7be7fae7d5013ffac5e0a3e15ccc03f832bfb8ce.jpg
06-20-19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,554
Posted By Gallo

actually the serial number. I think you can buy...

actually the serial number. I think you can buy decals

perhaps I am wrong but as I understand it

580C WB 86271

The 580 is frame size 58 but is really a 57.5

C is the fork for the bike I...
02-02-14, 05:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,488
Posted By Johnny Rebel

Thank for all the replies and sorry to resurrect...

Thank for all the replies and sorry to resurrect my own thread. I've been getting into cleaning her up. I've just removed surface rust and Ive been deciding on a few things. Not wanting to sink a...
12-13-13, 09:53 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 121,448
Posted By lord_athlon

I feel theyre underated because the average bike...

I feel theyre underated because the average bike snob looks at anything that says Schwinn and dismisses it instantly. Vintage guys are a whole different niche.
12-13-13, 08:09 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 121,448
Posted By The Golden Boy

I keep saying I don't have any winter projects-...

I keep saying I don't have any winter projects- however touching up the paint on this bike is one thing I'd like to do this winter.

I'm not saying this rudely or accusatorily, I'm asking- How...
11-13-07, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8,293
Views: 3,073,713
Posted By norskagent

my '89 paramount os - w/ original 8 spd. dura ace...

my '89 paramount os - w/ original 8 spd. dura ace set up -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/jvpro/bike086.jpg
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