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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,017
Posted By cooperryder

Good progress. Looking good! I need to get...

Good progress. Looking good!

I need to get me a parts washer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,017
Posted By cooperryder

http://www.amazon.com/RUBY-Q-Multi-Function-Mechan...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 43,964
Posted By cooperryder

Very cool picture.

Very cool picture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you. I have ridden my Peugeot on up to 40...

Thank you.
I have ridden my Peugeot on up to 40 miles rides so for in comfort.
Yes, I have enjoyed seeing several of DQRider 's bikes on this thread.

I haven't seen a post of his in a while.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you Aubergine. Your Peugeot looks...

Thank you Aubergine.

Your Peugeot looks terrific and very practical and comfortable for however many miles you choose to ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,017
Posted By cooperryder

Congratulations RustyPeugeot with all the...

Congratulations RustyPeugeot with all the progress you've made.

I have this Park fixed cup tool but it's a bit pricey.

They have one by Bikehand for about $17.

One tip I learned, probably on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

There is an urban forest area with multi use...

There is an urban forest area with multi use paths not too far and I ride through there ever so often .

I stopped at one of the entrances today for a couple pics of my Austro Daimler Puch.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

Yes, what a remarkably beautiful bike !!!

Yes, what a remarkably beautiful bike !!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 43,964
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

I was able to get in a long ride today (at least...

I was able to get in a long ride today (at least long for me) of 40 miles on my 1982 Trek 614.

​​​​​​700cx38's smooth tread Panaracer Gravel Kings barely squeeze in there but they provide a nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,201
Views: 414,666
Posted By cooperryder

That looks like one fun and comfortable ride!!! ...

That looks like one fun and comfortable ride!!!

Nicely done!

These 950's are familiar to me.

I found two of them locally in the Dallas Ft Worth area a number of years back in the 22" size.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

Oh, if it's an E like this one ...that was down...

Oh, if it's an E like this one ...that was down in Houston.
Some of those folks did jail time over that whole Enron debacle.

I just saw an article online while looking for this pic that said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

I rode to downtown Dallas and back again today...

I rode to downtown Dallas and back again today totaling 40 miles on a partly cloudy but overall nice spring day.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

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I only managed 30 minutes of riding yesterday after quite a bit of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 80,701
Posted By cooperryder

What a beautiful bike!!! Nicely done! I...

What a beautiful bike!!!
Nicely done!

I wish I had hung on to my Cooper even if it was a scooch too tall.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,201
Views: 414,666
Posted By cooperryder

I was able to enjoy a 40 mile ride on my yellow...

I was able to enjoy a 40 mile ride on my yellow sunshine bike, a vintage Schwinn Cimarron, powder coated and re-furbished.

It's a terrific riding bike with nice fat 26" Continental Urban Contact...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1,201
Views: 414,666
Posted By cooperryder

I bet your grandchild is going to love riding...

I bet your grandchild is going to love riding with his granddad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

A friend has been wanting to do a 'ride your age...

A friend has been wanting to do a 'ride your age '
ride. We planned it a couple months back and yesterday was the day.

Overall the weather was good with some extra effort needed when headed into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,201
Views: 414,666
Posted By cooperryder

How's it going upright bars riders? I...

How's it going upright bars riders?

I enjoyed a good ride yesterday on my refurbished 36 year old vintage Schwinn Cimarron.

I recommend these 26x2.20 Continental Contact Urban tires.

Roll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

10 more downtown Dallas pictures. ...

10 more downtown Dallas pictures.
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Thanksgiving Square, Downtown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

With rain forecast for part of the day yesterday...

With rain forecast for part of the day yesterday I decided to go ahead and ride taking a good rain jacket in case I got caught in it.

I took my own sunshine with me in the form of my bike, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

I enjoyed another ride this fine Sunday morning...

I enjoyed another ride this fine Sunday morning with my friend, both of us on Rivendell bikes, orange Sam Hillborne & blue Homer Hilson.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

Yes, these vintage Treks are great riding bikes. ...

Yes, these vintage Treks are great riding bikes.
I have 700 x 38 Gravel Kings on mine and it rolls ever so smoothly.

I'm located in the more northern part of Dallas County and it's relatively...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

Ten windy miles today. ...

Ten windy miles today.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

A friend and I got out for about a 2 hour ride in...

A friend and I got out for about a 2 hour ride in mid 70 temps on Saturday on our 1981 and 1982 Treks, his a 610, black, and mine a 614, red.
Before that we had a couple hours of wrenching under the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

Another terrific spring day in north Texas for...

Another terrific spring day in north Texas for riding.

I'm not sure what tree this is but it is loaded with these bright red berries.

Edit...
I just found out it is an American Holly tree.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 162,837
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 162,837
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7,205
Views: 1,108,688
Posted By cooperryder

A friend and I stopped for a picture. ...

A friend and I stopped for a picture.
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This day's bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-21-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Posted By cooperryder

For what's it's worth... I'm about to take...

For what's it's worth...

I'm about to take delivery of one of these frames in the dark blue with chrome lugs.

As I was looking for info online I saw this one for sale that seller stripped the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

Howdy zukahn1, Perhaps you meant to comment...

Howdy zukahn1,

Perhaps you meant to comment on a different pic?

I'm using a Velo Orange crankset and VO round rings on this bike.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

Another beautiful day in my area to be out riding...

Another beautiful day in my area to be out riding in mild temps and sunshine with low wind speeds.

Speaking of low speeds I think I got edged out at the tape by this guy.

Oh the embarrassment,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

Yes, Mobil as well as Magnolia in the history. ...

Yes, Mobil as well as Magnolia in the history.


Here's history link.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia_Hotel_(Dallas,_Texas)

I spent part of my career in a building across the street.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

A few more Tour de Dallas pics

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My drivetrain....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

We are having beautiful weather in the Dallas...

We are having beautiful weather in the Dallas area so I took advantage today and did what I call my Tour de Dallas 40 mile ride.

I ride from far north Dallas down to Southern Methodist University,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,850
Posted By cooperryder

Gitane is rolling.

I built up the Gitane after stripping off the bad paint and it's rolling very nicely.

From you guys helpful responses it's a Tour de France or Super Corsa model.

​​​​Of note is more lettering I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1,201
Views: 414,666
Posted By cooperryder

That is a terrific looking bike. Bars I go...

That is a terrific looking bike.

Bars I go to often for my builds are the Sunlite North road. They come in a steel version for $25 or so and an aluminum alloy version for around $45.

They are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

I forgot to mention the zip ties are temporary as...

I forgot to mention the zip ties are temporary as I have 3 nice Campy clamps for the rear brake cable / housing
in my stash I need to find.

In my rush to start riding it I did not take the time...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-26-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 67,804
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you for the clarification. ...

Thank you for the clarification.


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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-26-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 67,804
Posted By cooperryder

That looks like it could be a Specialized 650b...

That looks like it could be a Specialized 650b Roll.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

I also have a newly built up bike, a 1971 or 72...

I also have a newly built up bike, a 1971 or 72 Gitane from what the Gitane knowledgeable folks tell me.

It is not in it's final configuration. I just wanted to get it going to see how I like it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

I always enjoy your 'Tour de London' pics. ...

I always enjoy your 'Tour de London' pics.

Thanks for sharing them.

Your grey bike looks to have pretty relaxed angles which I like on some of my bikes.

​​​​What bike is it?
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,225,784
Posted By cooperryder

What a beautiful picture!

What a beautiful picture!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,850
Posted By cooperryder

I started building up my Gitane and decided to...

I started building up my Gitane and decided to use a very nice all chrome Soma road fork I bought a year or two ago for another bike but didn't use.

I really need about a 215 mm steerer tube for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,850
Posted By cooperryder

Headset for this frame

Any recommendations for a headset to use for this frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,850
Posted By cooperryder

Thanks to everyone for your replies. I've...

Thanks to everyone for your replies.

I've got the paint mostly stripped off.

There are a few light rust spots, not bad though.

I think they will brush or sand off.

It does have chrome on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,850
Posted By cooperryder

Man! You guys rock! Thank you, thank you,...

Man!
You guys rock!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the great replies.

I did as suggested and brushed off that non-drive dropout and sure enough it's stamped Campagnolo along with a...
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