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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 944
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Take your road bike on a mountain bike trail and...

Take your road bike on a mountain bike trail and see how smooth and steady that feels!
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Thanks for the helpful information and the maps....

Thanks for the helpful information and the maps. Those were some big climbing days in northern Shikoku! I agree with you about the Shiminami Kaido and about the Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama. After this...
Forum: Touring
05-12-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I’ve ridden the Shiminami kaido and a bit of...

I’ve ridden the Shiminami kaido and a bit of southern Shikoku but I would be very interested in a map of your 10 day tour. Shikoku is one of the likely spots for this trip.
I don’t think we’ll be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 469
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Can a Mountain Bike be a ‘Classic’?

I have a line on a 1983 Rocky Mountain Sherpa Super Scooter which some claim to be the first mountain bike. I was thinking of a light mod into a back roads touring bike. I was wondering if anyone had...
Forum: Touring
05-10-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Touring in Japan

I’m planning a 7-10 day tour in Japan this fall. I have been there many times and done some shorter tours but I am interested in tips or suggestions for where to go, see, do etc....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,056
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Try a Condor!

Try a Condor!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,195
Posted By Mountain Mitch

All of my vintage bikes have required some degree...

All of my vintage bikes have required some degree of work. Riding a vintage bike you have worked on has its own pleasure. The Roubaix can still be your ‘go to’ for daily rides. The things you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,347
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Our ‘hills’ tend to be a bit more….lumpy! 😂 ...

Our ‘hills’ tend to be a bit more….lumpy! 😂
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,347
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I think you’ve had a lot of good advice here. We...

I think you’ve had a lot of good advice here. We have certain things in common. I’m 69 and ride a Roubaix for most of my rides. But I have been riding a long time and also ski mountaineer in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5,394
Views: 869,936
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Here’s a couple of shots from an early season...

Here’s a couple of shots from an early season ride along the Columbia River:
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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,924
Posted By Mountain Mitch

A dropper post is crucial to my type of riding....

A dropper post is crucial to my type of riding. But I was riding long before dropper posts existed. A quick release on the seat post allows you to lower the seat for a super steep descent. And...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By Mountain Mitch

It’s the Billato’s paint that’s chipped.

It’s the Billato’s paint that’s chipped.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 559
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Those are only available in ‘regular’ width, not...

Those are only available in ‘regular’ width, not ‘wide’.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Mid 80s Billato Super Corsa

I’m looking at a mid-80s Bilatto for $900 CAN (about $700US). SLX tubing, super record group set, sew-on tires. Interestingly, the owner has a note from Roberto Billato indicating he has no idea how...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 559
Posted By Mountain Mitch

In my search for comfort I came across this...

In my search for comfort I came across this lacing chart from the deep dark internet. Perhaps it will help with the instep issue....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 559
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Wide Flat MTB Shoe Recommendations

I’m in search of that elusive ‘wide flat MTB shoe’. I know Shimano makes a (achingly expensive, mostly unavailable) wide shoe. Are there any other flats that you guys with wide feet, narrow heels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,653
Posted By Mountain Mitch

And, back on topic: ...

And, back on topic:
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Forum: Touring
04-01-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,085
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Flats for me but, as many have advised, you’ve...

Flats for me but, as many have advised, you’ve got to figure out what works for you as it’s just a question of preference and each has its advantages.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,217
Posted By Mountain Mitch

In my experience, fly ANA if you want to take...

In my experience, fly ANA if you want to take your bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,611
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I see Condor listed but not their badge. ...

I see Condor listed but not their badge.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 626
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Great suggestion. I love Kootenay Lake. ...

Great suggestion. I love Kootenay Lake.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 626
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Marinoni Special with Deore XTR

I just purchased an early 90s Marinoni Special (serial #21503) that the original owner’s widow tells me was custom made to her husband’s specifications as a touring bike. She told me he toured...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,020
Posted By Mountain Mitch

What is technical to one rider may not be to...

What is technical to one rider may not be to another. I will still occasionally ride something I consider technical but I don’t seek it out. On the other hand, living in the heart of the mountains...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,779
Views: 247,494
Posted By Mountain Mitch

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Spot the ‘real person’ at the bus stop. Shikoku...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,397
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Thanks for all the info. In the end I decided...

Thanks for all the info. In the end I decided against the bike since it was 2-4 cm too large and there were a few condition issues I wasn’t satisfied with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,397
Posted By Mountain Mitch

A couple of photos, ...

A couple of photos,

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,397
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Plum Vainqueur

I’ve come across a local ad for a Plum Vainqueur and I know nothing about these bikes. This one is a nice looking bike but kind of a Frankenbike with Columbus tubes, hubs, BB, Shimano Deore rear...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-11-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,150
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Take this for what it’s worth: I’m pretty sure...

Take this for what it’s worth: I’m pretty sure (!) they’re 650s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 806
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I didn’t know that when I started this thread....

I didn’t know that when I started this thread. However, I realized that when I searched the link provided by Chinghis. I agree with the comment in that post that this must have been a precursor to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-07-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,150
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I have that type of chrome fork on my Cramerotti...

I have that type of chrome fork on my Cramerotti so I strongly suspect it’s original. It is made by Columbus. Tullio Cramerotti typically spec’ed his bike with Columbus frames and Campagnolo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 806
Posted By Mountain Mitch

A First For Me

At my age you don’t get too many ‘well, that’s a first’ moments, but browsing my local bike ads today gave me one. A ‘Buddy Bike’ is for sale. I’d never seen one before. I assumed it was home made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 869
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I rode the Shiminami Kaido and to Shikoku a few...

I rode the Shiminami Kaido and to Shikoku a few years ago. You cross seven bridges. Your photo of the circular roadway reminded me of the approach to the final, and longest, bridge....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Tire Size on Road bike Rims

I just bought a Mongoose Omega. It is a fairly stoutly built road bike that I intend to modify to use as a touring bike. It currently has 23 mm tires. It has plenty of room to size up but I don’t...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-22-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,751
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Just so I’m clear, is the shop in Portland? I...

Just so I’m clear, is the shop in Portland? I have friends who live near Portland who might be willing to pick something up for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 941
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Yeah, I say so! I spend a lot of time in Tokyo....

Yeah, I say so! I spend a lot of time in Tokyo. Do you have evidence to the contrary?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 941
Posted By Mountain Mitch

There are parking garages and other ‘pay’n park’...

There are parking garages and other ‘pay’n park’ spots for bikes - or, there’s that fence that you can lean your bike on for free, though it does say ‘no bikes’….
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 941
Posted By Mountain Mitch

The Fate of Illegally Parked Bikes in Tokyo

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The dread ‘bike truck’ cometh!
Now, if you can...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-14-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I’m not sure what ‘French threads’ mean with...

I’m not sure what ‘French threads’ mean with regard to pedals. Can you clarify? Would these fit Shimano cranks?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By Mountain Mitch

I think you’re right. There is no name but there...

I think you’re right. There is no name but there is an M on the end of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Thanks for the information about the shifters and...

Thanks for the information about the shifters and the fork. I took the bike for a short ride and I was impressed by how smooth it was and how well the indexed grip shifters work! Now, if I can just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By Mountain Mitch

The frame and paint show no signs whatsoever of...

The frame and paint show no signs whatsoever of front impact damage - although with the replacement fork I was suspicious. Thanks for the lead on tracking down the fork maker. The shifters are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By Mountain Mitch

What Did I Buy

A local sold me a Specialized Allez for $100 CAD. It looks to be mid-90s, lugged frame. It’s in good shape overall. It’s completely spec’ed out with Dura-Ace, including the hubs of the Mavic wheels....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,897
Posted By Mountain Mitch

As with so many nutritional issues, you’ve gotta...

As with so many nutritional issues, you’ve gotta go with what works for you. The lime/lemon (fructose, not sucrose) does it for me but I know you could enhance the effect with a tiny bit of salt in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,897
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Electrolytes allow your body to rehydrate much...

Electrolytes allow your body to rehydrate much more quickly than pure water. Having said that, natural sources of electrolytes are generally better for you than the commercial concoctions which are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,883
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Nice find! I wonder how they ended up in Campbell...

Nice find! I wonder how they ended up in Campbell River?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,422,738
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Legnano in Spokane for $850 including top end...

Legnano in Spokane for $850 including top end bike bag:
https://spokane.craigslist.org/bik/d/spokane-vintage-bike-legnano-olimpliade/7505660524.html
...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-07-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Here’s a couple of photos of my mid to late 70s...

Here’s a couple of photos of my mid to late 70s Cramerotti,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Can’t seem to download a photo.

Can’t seem to download a photo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Thanks for the great information. I’ll take it...

Thanks for the great information. I’ll take it for a ride before I decide for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Condor Acciaio

I have a chance to buy a Condor Acciaio for about $350 USD. It has Columbus Max tubes and Chorus derailleur. It is a perfectly grotesque blue-fade-to-purple. I’m not familiar with the brand. Any...
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