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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 698
Posted By Lbxpdx

1983 245 turbo with a manual tranny and a 1948...

1983 245 turbo with a manual tranny and a 1948 Chevy 5 window 3/4 ton Thriftmaster in the background. If you like motorbikes, I have a 1972 BMW R 60/5 toastertank and a 1977 BMW R100S in the garage....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-20, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By jackbombay

That is the north end of the GG bridge. The...

That is the north end of the GG bridge.

The triangular plate is a "tripilizer" that I made out of aluminum that replaces the spacers between the 2 stock chain rings and allows me to mount a MTB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By JacobLee

Well, I guess I collect green Raleighs with 170...

Well, I guess I collect green Raleighs with 170 cranks. Was driving by a church parking lot sale when I spotted this leaning against a shrub. Not as cool a find as my garage sale 71 International,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By ascherer

Oh, I never put the final, as-delivered glamour...

Oh, I never put the final, as-delivered glamour shots here. My son is smitten with it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By ascherer

The cleanup and rebuild of the 72 I picked up a...

The cleanup and rebuild of the 72 I picked up a few weeks back is pretty much done, today was the first shakedown. My son will have to come by and see how he likes the setup. I have an honey B17 for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-20, 09:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,115
Posted By gugie

Good eye! I took a close-up, it's pretty faded,...

Good eye! I took a close-up, it's pretty faded, but you can see Carlton Flyer:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-20, 09:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,101
Posted By Gresp15C

The only parts of a 26" tire bike that are unique...

The only parts of a 26" tire bike that are unique to 26" are the wheels and tires. There are so darn many 26" bikes out there, that tires will be available for a long time. And how much are you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,339
Posted By branko_76

great work guys! Now it's time to go outside...:)

great work guys! Now it's time to go outside...:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,339
Posted By steve sumner

I found a tell-tale difference between the two...

I found a tell-tale difference between the two logos. The Carlton seatpost binder
and axle nut has a small cutout at the top leg and end of the C and the Campy
derailleur bolts do not. very similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By Kilroy1988

I still have it and plan to put it back up for...

I still have it and plan to put it back up for sale after I remove the Super LJ shifters and derailleurs that I added and put the original stuff back on, and also swap out the tires (which I'd like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By branko_76

This thread is now 10 years old, there are some...

This thread is now 10 years old, there are some fine examples of SC's. The one pictured below is one of my favorites, it inspired me to dig mine out which I've had for almost 20 years and restore it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,870
Posted By GeezyRider

What worked well for me in this situation was to...

What worked well for me in this situation was to put some Shoe Goo on the badge and zip tie it to the head tube for a couple of hours You can even snip the heads off a couple of brass brads and glue...
Forum: Introductions
05-01-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By TMonk

Welcome Stronglight56, and thanks for the story. ...

Welcome Stronglight56, and thanks for the story. Napa seems like I great place to ride. I have visited for wine, and always thought the gentle rolling roads were perfect for cycling - especially on...
Forum: Introductions
05-01-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By cb400bill

Welcome to Bike Forums Stronglight56. Thin,...

Welcome to Bike Forums Stronglight56.

Thin, two sided adhesive tape can be used to reattach your Schwinn's headbadge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,499
Posted By branko_76

The OP got the bike for free, he could ride it...

The OP got the bike for free, he could ride it with the steel rims to see if he likes the bike and if he doesn't ride in the rain, then there is no problem at all. If he decides that he does like it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By abshipp

I like this one. Taken yesterday in between rain...

I like this one. Taken yesterday in between rain showers:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1575/img_20200428_182738_5d1102de9ab79f217ebdaf6e1016d880602bbd05.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By RideLugged

1986 Schwinn Tempo, 1978? Senator ...

1986 Schwinn Tempo, 1978? Senator

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4474_88af8b0b2f1de872ed6bc487b745b01e5f227470.jpg
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,512
Posted By 50voltphantom

I thought they were going to be hard to install...

I thought they were going to be hard to install too, but I had absolutely zero problems mounting them to those rims, no drama whatsoever. Based on looks alone I'm in love.


Oh and I just bought a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,512
Posted By veganbikes

Oh darn...I was hoping for BRG, still a cool...

Oh darn...I was hoping for BRG, still a cool bike. I love that it is "The Raleigh" and the old fenders are rad.

50voltphantom Welcome to the club, bruv. Challenge make fantastic tires that are a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By FujiSam

Stopped on my ride today because I saw a good...

Stopped on my ride today because I saw a good frame for this thread :lol: Which version do you like better??...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,846
Posted By juvela

----- Thanks very much for sharing this fine...

-----

Thanks very much for sharing this fine example!

wrt dating -

a machine from 1970 would have come with the anniversary head emblem:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 02:11 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By CliffordK

I have Latte all boxed up and ready to ship to...

I have Latte all boxed up and ready to ship to noglider
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1361x682/80-latteallboxedup_5de197894daaec73989ccd0b1bf01604dd5a7926.jpg

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-20, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By justcynn

Brooks Honey Saddle, brown leather toe straps and...

Brooks Honey Saddle, brown leather toe straps and tan dia compe hoods. All for the 1980 Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 all chrome. Very excited to complete this build!! Red and tan is the theme on this all...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-25-20, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,495
Posted By jeirvine

Those last forever, and clean up really nicely...

Those last forever, and clean up really nicely with orange hand cleaner and/or magic erasers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By 52telecaster

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/15878649899823349391296998050427_f52078a0a3e5aa3b43e56cb48403c928ef27e417.jpg
Cornering the market on barcons.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By malcala622

New Campagnolo pads for the Trek 660 ...

New Campagnolo pads for the Trek 660

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/0425201739_8fc1cf81cf15004e6cc30e194dd82ca437d11a67.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-24-20, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,495
Posted By jeirvine

#Michael Angelo...

#Michael Angelo (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/michael-angelo-193397.html) last posted in January, so there's a chance he's still around.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,512
Posted By VS3

Stem, handlebar end plugs, and pedals ...

Stem, handlebar end plugs, and pedals

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x1439/screenshot_20200419_214048_ebay_967fe1fb9734d6c6b3f32fd694657c6af54058aa.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By JosephCP

NOS Atom 14-21 French thread. ...

NOS Atom 14-21 French thread.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/140x140/atom_14_21_257eb5aef13937666a1afc6aedae7d901db5cb1d.jpg
A bit too tall for me but I can live with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 03:38 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By rossiny

what a view , location?

what a view , location?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-20, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By diphthong

58 cm nishiki olympic steel frame with a few...

58 cm nishiki olympic steel frame with a few goodies attached.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By natterberry

Nemosengineer and I are killing the DA game...

Nemosengineer and I are killing the DA game lately.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By gaucho777

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49799852821_24...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49799852821_24c711f790_k.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-20, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By rumrunn6

Vickie our feminine feline is more likely to go...

Vickie our feminine feline is more likely to go out in bad weather than the boys

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,512
Posted By VS3

I was thinking in terms of parts earlier, but how...

I was thinking in terms of parts earlier, but how about a whole bike 4 days ago
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-20, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,280
Posted By ExPatTyke

I put up a photo of Princess last year; very...

I put up a photo of Princess last year; very sadly we lost her to kidney disease just before Christmas.

We didn't want to get another cat straight away, and were planning on waiting until the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,512
Posted By Scrodzilla

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/200x153/200w_d_0fc66756d2c5fa1fcf9d5ee962b02bf92486fdc7.gif
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By jackbombay

I thought those lugs were 73', here is a pic of...

I thought those lugs were 73', here is a pic of what I believe is a 72, this frame has been repainted,

https://i.postimg.cc/nhHHX5Hy/C53-B2-BE8-2865-4-DB3-992-B-2-DAEF4-D1097-E.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By fraba

Your right, the picture does not show well the...

Your right, the picture does not show well the lugs details. This one is a little dark but shows more details....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By jackbombay

Huh, those frame lugs are nothing like the lugs...

Huh, those frame lugs are nothing like the lugs on the 72 I have, mine is green though. The fork crown lug is the same as my 72' though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,392
Posted By lugsNleather58

Yet another Super Course

Here's my '72 Coffee Bronze Super Course (23.5"):
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20160225_143727_af3edeab2887e6388f452f9a19ba0a90357b3792.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,037
Posted By rydabent

I first started reading Bicycling in the early...

I first started reading Bicycling in the early 80s. It was interesting and informative then. It now is a far cry from those 80s magazines with the pretty comic book and picture approach it has now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,037
Posted By pbass

I expect that pretty much sums it up!

I expect that pretty much sums it up!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,037
Posted By delbiker1

I have no desire to be mainstream in any case. I...

I have no desire to be mainstream in any case. I stopped getting Bicycling Mag years ago because they had very few articles or information anymore that pertain to my two wheeled world, or that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,037
Posted By grayEZrider

follow the money

Magazine profits come from ad sales. How many (any?) ads were for steel bikes?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-07-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,419
Posted By sdmc530

this is so so bad here too. I will slow down and...

this is so so bad here too. I will slow down and do the safe thing, so many people speed up like its a yellow light and try to squeeze through and make a potential unsafe pass. This is every ride...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,419
Posted By Miele Man

When I know there will be a lot of people on a...

When I know there will be a lot of people on a MUP I avoid that MUP completely. Too many MUPs are too poorly designed to be safe and with pedestrians plus pedestrians with dogs on long leashes, a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,419
Posted By Daniel4

Everything has its annoyances. I'll ride where I...

Everything has its annoyances. I'll ride where I am allowed whether that be in car traffic, the Diamond lane, painted bike lanes, separated bike lanes or MUPs.

I'll bet dollars to donuts that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 777,512
Posted By ryan_rides

Call for refund for sure! There should definitely...

Call for refund for sure! There should definitely be a brace or cover for protection on the dropouts for sure. Even if it was the shippjng's fault for the damage. There should be protection for that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-19, 12:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,985
Posted By jackbombay

My 1972 Raleigh Super Course

I picked this bike up in Portland Oregon a week ago, and rode it around there a bit, and I'm now further south with warmer temps and finally got a sort of decent ride in on it, 15 miles, and I...
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