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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 883
Posted By Glennfordx4

Final log off for Glennfordx4

Hello everyone,


My husband, Glenn, spent a lot of time here over the years and said countless times both how much help he received in his many projects, how he enjoyed sharing his experiences to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By Piff

Wow, the paint is impeccable. Great score! And...

Wow, the paint is impeccable. Great score! And a very interesting triple half step setup...

What are those pedals?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By r0ckh0und

r0ckh0und's Ross Super Gran Tour XV

Bought this from a scrapper this morning. It was given to him by a neighbor. Thank goodness he had the wherewithal to keep it from the crusher. Ishiwata 024 tubing with nearly complete Arabesque...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 667
Posted By Repack Rider

I covered that race for Bicycling.

I covered that race for Bicycling.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By 1oldtrackie

I've always tried to keep a simple clean line...

I've always tried to keep a simple clean line showing the evolution of my bike collection. From the earliest of track racing to the latest - left to right. There was another 70 or so bikes I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By iab

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2077_a046bc688c7475b5bebc0ca3630a5f46827155f5.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By Chombi1

The problem with having too many bikes is, they...

The problem with having too many bikes is, they tend to get in the way of accessing other bikes in the collection. Everytime you want to get to certain bikes in the room, you have to play a game of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By merziac

While I agree with plenty of this in theory I...

While I agree with plenty of this in theory I will posit that IMO many here including and especially myself derive great pride, pleasure and satisfaction from the immense sense of accomplishment that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,958
Posted By gearbasher

Here's my two cents and words I now live by. Sell...

Here's my two cents and words I now live by. Sell off as many bikes as you can. Keep 4 or 5 "riders". And spend your time riding instead of searching for more bikes you might ride only once or twice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,225
Posted By bikemig

"Old" and "new" touring bikes

I rebuilt a 1982 Trek 720 a few years ago to use as a touring bike. I rode an '83 across the country in '97. I like the 1982 Trek 720, but then I picked up a 1993 Trek 750 (lugged hybrid, same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,257
Posted By mrv

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/img_6499_94772b62510af29584513abc0613b47868e8db80.jpeg
Ped bridge over Middle Rouge River along Hines Dr.
in Detroit 1969 the River...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By polymorphself

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my...

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my hands, but this would’ve been more common by 84 so not sure the data point helps your 81. Gorgeous bike though, more photos here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By garryg

Nishiki Continental

A good friend rescued this bike from a shed full of rusting bikes and thought of me. Luckily this old tourer was mostly covered in dust. New tires etc and she will be a nice ride for someone taller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
Posted By r0ckh0und

Terranaut Wanderer

I have a weakness for these old lugged MTBs, especially if they have a lugged fork crown and bolt on wheels. I chased this one down today and was pleasantly surprised after seeing the condition in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,089
Posted By robertj298

FS 1985 Univega Gran Turismo - Close to new

1985 Univega Gran Turismo in like new cond. All original and even the original
seat looks new Completely serviced $350 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 492
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career!...

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career! Friction shifting is one less thing to go wrong in the middle of nowhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,536
Posted By Hudson308

An easier way to sort through the marketing sizes...

An easier way to sort through the marketing sizes is to pay attention to the ISO or ETRTO number molded on the side of modern tires. This number is also known as the Bead Seat Diameter (BSD).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,530
Posted By gugie

It's cosmetic. If you roll it out, the paint in...

It's cosmetic. If you roll it out, the paint in that area would probably be worse looking than the dent, and it still won't be completely gone. If you were planning on repainting or powder coating it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,530
Posted By SurferRosa

Roll it out, take pics for the next owner, then...

Roll it out, take pics for the next owner, then put another Trek decal there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By Garthr

So you know in case you missed it on the ad,...

So you know in case you missed it on the ad, there's no free shipping on sales and inventory reduction items. To get the discount prices you must use the code given. If you're unsure what your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,438
Posted By Portlandjim

Major Taylor documentary coming 2/26/24

I just noticed that this new documentary about Major Taylor will be shown at the end of the month. Details here:

https://indianapublicmedia.org/majortaylor/

It looks like a must watch show!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,655
Posted By The Golden Boy

Around 30 years ago I acquired a guitar that had...

Around 30 years ago I acquired a guitar that had the neck snapped off. It was an early 1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, and most of the parts were on it and it came with a case that was covered in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,331
Posted By polymorphself

Girlfriend recently acquired one and it actually...

Girlfriend recently acquired one and it actually feels light to me (for a tourer) as shown in these photos, granted it’s a 21”.

700c with 32mm tires. Fits ok but it’s very tight at the fork crown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,080
Posted By Bikedued

I guess a lot of you know of my stroke of luck...

I guess a lot of you know of my stroke of luck finding a 720 that fits me perfectly. When it's all pretty again, I WILL be posting it here. It won't be VERY different, but that ridiculous saddle will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,655
Posted By TmMc

Small point - the flipstand does not appear to be...

Small point - the flipstand does not appear to be in the same location. Not that it matters since it could have been moved over the past four decades (and believe you’ve made up your mind already).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,655
Posted By jet sanchEz

The one in the chess picture looks to be a larger...

The one in the chess picture looks to be a larger frame
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,577
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

My two cents of advice regarding your tubular...

My two cents of advice regarding your tubular tires: Use Effeto Mariposa mastic/glue remover to clean the rims of the old glue. And their glueing tape to mount your tires. This is the easiest way to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,577
Posted By SurferRosa

You need to find a dust cap for the left pedal.

You need to find a dust cap for the left pedal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,577
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Great looking bike. It looks pristine! Don't...

Great looking bike. It looks pristine! Don't paint over it! it looks perfect the way it is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,577
Posted By SurferRosa

I was referring to your comment about painting...

I was referring to your comment about painting it. Why the hell would you paint it? Have you ever painted a bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,577
Posted By SurferRosa

:wtf:

:wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,577
Posted By daverup

The Tubular tire section is at the top of the C&V...

The Tubular tire section is at the top of the C&V forum, loads in info in there. They ride a bit smoother than comparable sized clincher tires with tubes. Still available, but require some effort. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By Classtime

Mine only trims. That vise grip on the...

Mine only trims.

That vise grip on the Jubilee Sport’s top tube is frightening. Maybe something like this will go on that cool stand?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,345
Posted By JustAnEngineer

There is one available on ebay right now (not...

There is one available on ebay right now (not mine); it has been relisted close to a dozen times (original asking price was over $1,000, now down to $625 OBO + $175 shipping).

My Bike Forums...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 54,997
Posted By cegerer

This is a photo of my P-13 taken in the late...

This is a photo of my P-13 taken in the late 1970s. I bought the bike new in 1975. It was originally silver. I had it painted red by Assenmacher Cycles in Michigan a few years later and this was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By 79pmooney

My first thought - does it matter? I have...

My first thought - does it matter? I have probably owned a bike or two that has had cranks that sit evenly over my 50 years of using tapered spindles but I never either checked or noticed. When I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By SurferRosa

Instead of measuring this distance using your...

Instead of measuring this distance using your thumb and the chain stays, use a metric ruler and the seat tube.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-13-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By Mad Honk

Trek for cost of shipping

I have this Trek 1.2 bike that is going to leave the shop. N+ too many should be the reason. It is complete but needs a few details like cable housing colors. Cost of shipping only and comes with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,053
Posted By The Golden Boy

boneshaker78 For rebuilding a bike, I guess you...

boneshaker78 For rebuilding a bike, I guess you need to decide what you want, or what neighborhood you want to be in- a "restoration" with "proper," "period correct" parts or a resto-mod with parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,675
Posted By Steel Charlie

Amazing how many answers there are searching...

Amazing how many answers there are searching endlessly for their question
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,452
Posted By Doug Fattic

X3speeed, you might want to explore the highest...

X3speeed, you might want to explore the highest quality option on a frame I made for the daughter of a close friend a long time ago (I'm not modest), I have a complete bicycle with a 61cm ST with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,675
Posted By Erzulis Boat

The 3 "lightening" holes were driving me crazy....

The 3 "lightening" holes were driving me crazy. It couldn't be aircraft, so what else tries to be lighter? Could it really be some obscure bike thing?

I just went down the rabbit hole into oddball...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,675
Posted By Erzulis Boat

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/500x415/s_l500_67199efc4b385967875bd7b090d0900c5060ca52.jpg
Motherfu**in Scotland Yard here boys!

Transfer system for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 04:42 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,675
Posted By gearbasher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU_Gd623HJo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU_Gd623HJo
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,930
Posted By Robvolz

ctc i know Raleigh uses inches ill take a...

ctc
i know Raleigh uses inches

ill take a pic of the tape, from the center of the crank up the seatpost
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 28
Psa
Views: 1,699
Posted By repechage

Parts arrived today. modern logistics are...

Parts arrived today.

modern logistics are curious, UPS to USPS- actual transit time was reasonable.

they have put up another sale, got email yesterday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 28
Psa
Views: 1,699
Posted By repechage

thanks. and I am in the same state. maybe...

thanks.
and I am in the same state.
maybe reinforces the NorCal folk just not liking the SoCal inhabitants

received call- reportedly to ship today.
pedal dust caps went out of stock in the last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Psa
Views: 1,699
Posted By repechage

I have ordered in the past. No issues. today is...

I have ordered in the past. No issues.
today is 11/15.
order placed 11/1, cc charged.
11/8 stated it would go out the next day.
they see the order, no answer as to why it has not shipped. Need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 961
Posted By bironi

Maybe it's my age, but I liked that perspective. ...

Maybe it's my age, but I liked that perspective.
It was nice to see the concern and kindness from the medical staff.
Although the team support staff wanted anybody who might stay upright and pedal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 961
Posted By Vitma

Thank you so much. Perfect timing with the longer...

Thank you so much. Perfect timing with the longer Veterans Day weekend in the US.

Reminded me on the documentary A Sunday in Hell from 1976. Not a fast paced documentary. I loved it.
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