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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By nlerner

https://live.staticflickr.com/5786/30177105462_6d1...

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By Velo Mule

I'm with you on your feelings for this. Your...

I'm with you on your feelings for this. Your right $50 isn't much any more. And this is with the bottom bracket that you can choose to use or revert back to the one piece crank and the original...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By big chainring

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240402_144402412_861bc2ea9e806e03b9fee5347924f3e86083753a.jpg
The frame has been sitting in my dining room for a couple weeks. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,076
Posted By Classtime

A lot happened in the 70s and the 80s cannot...

A lot happened in the 70s and the 80s cannot compare regarding typical American "attitudes".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 825
Posted By tiger1964

Very useful! OK, finally, I have an axle and,...

Very useful! OK, finally, I have an axle and, after some torch heat, got the locknuts/cones off the old axle. OLD on the wheel, as it was, was 122mm, and the frame measured 126mm. So, I tried a 4mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 825
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I'm certain the top picture is of a regular...

I'm certain the top picture is of a regular spaced Suntour Perfect 6-speed. The lower picture is definitely of the Ultra or compact spaced Suntour ProCompe 6-speed. Perfect and ProCompe bodies share...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By big chainring

Yep. They are great riding bikes. I had tbis one...

Yep. They are great riding bikes. I had tbis one built up inspired by Schwinns "french connection". Mafac brakes, Stronglight crank, sew-ups, aling with a brooks saddle and Campy Record derailleur....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
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: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,054
Posted By Bill Kapaun

The LENGTH of the bearing surface of the cone VS...

The LENGTH of the bearing surface of the cone VS the LENGTH of the bearing surface of the cup.
The cup is about 3/8" greater diameter than the cone and has more than 1 linear inch around the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,054
Posted By Bill Kapaun

1. They are OLD! 2.Your experience may not be...

1. They are OLD!
2.Your experience may not be the norm.
3. You don't know the history, so you can make up any reason you want.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,150
Posted By AdventureManCO

If a bike stays around without having gotten...

If a bike stays around without having gotten ridden in a year, out it goes, no exceptions. That is a good rule for me to abide by.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,150
Posted By Pompiere

Thanks for the complement! I had been wanting an...

Thanks for the complement! I had been wanting an English touring bike for a while. There is a mystique about them that I wanted to experience. I didn't recognize the name at the time, but there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 749
Posted By schensted

‘84 Fuji Touring Series V Refurbishment

I’ve always admired the Japanese-built loaded touring bikes of the early-mid ‘80s, classics like the Miyata 1000, Specialized Expedition, Nishiki Cresta, and the subject of this project, the Fuji...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By riverdrifter

Updates to Bianchi Volpe

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I bought this 1996 Volpe recently for my wife....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 68,718
Posted By eeuuugh

I found a Grand Sports on the curb last month...

I found a Grand Sports on the curb last month (https://www.bikeforums.net/23165524-post15355.html) and finished rebuilding it yesterday!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
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Views: 601
Posted By smontanaro

Ntd

My Schwinn Super Sport badly needed new handlebar tape. It's my winter road bike, so gets very little attention unless something really goes wrong. (I did put fenders on it back in January to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-09-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 322
Posted By bboy314

I have a set too, and have always been amazed by...

I have a set too, and have always been amazed by how well they spin.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-07-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By Pompiere

That's a nice looking bike, but I'm afraid I am...

That's a nice looking bike, but I'm afraid I am in the same boat.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By albrt

Smoking deal. SD does a good job on cleanup and...

Smoking deal. SD does a good job on cleanup and mechanical.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,333
Posted By sloar

That will clean up nice!

That will clean up nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 52,977
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

It is hard to imagine that over a year has passed...

It is hard to imagine that over a year has passed since there was a new post to this great thread. I'm a little embarrassed to be the one to refresh it--- since I was the last member to add pictures....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,186
Posted By Bianchigirll

Everyone meet Samantha Reno! **Bianchi Content**

So there I was mindig my own business and browsing Marketplace and what do I see a decent looking better quality Bianchi for what? Whait where is that? Really? A good looking Campanutella equipped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 14,150
Posted By Hondo6

Oh, well - I guess it was still worth mentioning....

Oh, well - I guess it was still worth mentioning. :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-04-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 734
Posted By bikemike73

While on the " heavy side " ...The Super Sport is...

While on the " heavy side " ...The Super Sport is one of the BEST riding bikes !!!
Smooth...stable....sturdy !!!
I have one,.... 1973 all original. I never ride it as I have a 2003 Lemond Alpe ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,850
Posted By SharpByCoop

Hi Friends, Well, I went to bed grousing...

Hi Friends,

Well, I went to bed grousing because of the lack of support for the OEM Schwinn 'Twin Stik' shifters. Then I see POSITIVE responses this AM. THANK YOU!

I have ridden downtube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 916
Posted By IdahoBrett

It doesn’t have any tubes in the tires. So I...

It doesn’t have any tubes in the tires. So I wasn’t able to go for a ride. Unfortunately.

I put it on the bike stand first thing this morning. One of the jockey wheels is missing some teeth. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,738
Posted By SurferRosa

I usually treat the bb fixed cup like the two...

I usually treat the bb fixed cup like the two head tube press fit parts: make sure it's in there snug and leave it alone.

I usually only remove it if it needs removing. The homemade Sheldon tool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,738
Posted By RH Clark

No, I'm far from a museum piece collector. I...

No, I'm far from a museum piece collector. I actually started riding during the worst financial time of my life. I have bought all my bikes cheap off marketplace and have slowly acquired tools and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-22-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,001
Posted By romperrr

The catalog page for those interested. If it was...

The catalog page for those interested. If it was 22.5 I'd have bought it. These early 80's sport-touring treks really do both well, with the rack braze-ons and ability to take 32's with ease, it's an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,738
Posted By RH Clark

I thought about that when watching the video. ...

I thought about that when watching the video.

I was about to order the tools and may leave off the fixed cup tool as it costs as much as the bb lock ring tool and pin spanner combined.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7,829
Views: 931,342
Posted By miamijim

1911 pistols

1911 pistols
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,284
Posted By gugie

Pasadena isn't the coast, it's 30-40 miles...

Pasadena isn't the coast, it's 30-40 miles inland, and pretty dry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,747
Posted By albrt

Just a little update - this bike was too small...

Just a little update - this bike was too small for me to ride comfortably. After a couple attempts to sell it for what I had invested in it at the Tucson bike swap and elsewhere, I was inspired by ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,599
Posted By 52telecaster

Actually the other bike might be cool to buy and...

Actually the other bike might be cool to buy and gradually work on now. Of course this is the thought process of the addicted!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,514
Posted By Pompiere

Yep, a Fuji with crimped brake cables. It looks...

Yep, a Fuji with crimped brake cables. It looks like he used several different bike photos over the years....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,513
Posted By 52telecaster

I'm so glad this post was made, I thought it was...

I'm so glad this post was made, I thought it was me getting worse at patching tubes. Thanks for all the great advice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,599
Posted By Pompiere

If you are not in a hurry, there is a huge bike...

If you are not in a hurry, there is a huge bike swap at the Monroe County Fairgrounds on May 5, where you can browse hundreds of bikes.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,599
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

It is worth the $30 ebay price (Ebay listing...

It is worth the $30 ebay price (Ebay listing reflects a $30 buy it price, and local pickup only).

Yes, you will have a lot of clean-up and sorting out the "tuning" which will be co$tly if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,117
Posted By FBinNY

I thought I was clear, but to be sure----- ...

I thought I was clear, but to be sure-----

I'm not talking about the sprocket width. I'm talking about the outer width of the inner link. Or the inner width of the outer link, which is the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,117
Posted By FBinNY

It's not about the outer plates being thicker or...

It's not about the outer plates being thicker or thinner. It's the width of the inner block ---- 2 plates & rollers ---- that drives the bus here.

Connectors vary in terms of the usable length of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,683
Posted By FBinNY

This is a good way to destroy a Regina or Everest...

This is a good way to destroy a Regina or Everest freewheel. Removing these requires a solid purchase that absolutely shift, lift, or cam. It is necessary that you use the right remover, and clamp...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,117
Posted By grumpus

Get the right width quick link and it will work...

Get the right width quick link and it will work fine, but there's really no need for it, or advantage - if you use it often you'll also be replacing it often, most are only intended to be used a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,117
Posted By SpedFast

I use "Missing Link" connector on my Giant with...

I use "Missing Link" connector on my Giant with 6spd freewheel. The quick link didn't come with the chain but because I wax my chains I needed something easier than driving a pin in and out all the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,117
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Years before SRAM, Shimano or KMC came out with...

Years before SRAM, Shimano or KMC came out with their connecting links there were specific (and claimed to be so much better...) connecting links on the market (at least here in the USA). The Super...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,683
Posted By FBinNY

Within reason, any crossed pattern csn be built...

Within reason, any crossed pattern csn be built with 2 different length spokes.

As a simple example, imagine that your 3x wheel calls for 295mm spokes, which you don't have. Of course you can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,683
Posted By zandoval

The wheel lacing looks discombobulated, but it...

The wheel lacing looks discombobulated, but it would appear this is normal for 4X Lacing.

Interesting Thread... But I am confused.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,683
Posted By Bill Kapaun

Once I realized the flange holes weren't exactly...

Once I realized the flange holes weren't exactly opposite, it made building/clocking much more sensible.
It took a couple wheels before the light bulb went off.

To address (I think) one of your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,267
Posted By Pompiere

Thanks! As I learned more about it, I felt like...

Thanks! As I learned more about it, I felt like I had picked up a winning lottery ticket in the parking lot. To find a bike that had only been sold out of a single shop in London, in an antique...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 870
Posted By Chombi1

After anyone sees a chisel style seatstay end for...

After anyone sees a chisel style seatstay end for the first time,.....dome ended seststays just don't look good, anymore....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,885
Posted By albrt

I'm on the wrong part of the bell curve as a...

I'm on the wrong part of the bell curve as a collector, a rider, and a photographer compared to most folks in the C&V forum. I'm probably on the right part of the bell curve as to age in this forum,...
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