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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-15, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,687
Posted By bumbles

Cool :thumb: Just sentVelocals a message, but...

Cool :thumb: Just sentVelocals a message, but didn't see one in the listings.

Does this piece have a part # from Trek?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,687
Posted By bumbles

Chainstay Protector stickers, where to get this one?

This is a long shot, but are these stickers still available or are reproductions made? This is off a mid 1990s Trek 470, and the one I had was a material like Gaffers Tape with Trek printed in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-15, 10:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,686
Posted By bumbles

hahahaha, this one is really great. I've had...

hahahaha, this one is really great. I've had similar crashes, always screwing around at extremely slow speeds. I haven't wiped out at high speed since I was a kid (knock on wood).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-15, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,871
Posted By bumbles

I'm not completely sure if you're talking about...

I'm not completely sure if you're talking about practicing removing the quick link or pushing pins with a chain tool, but its worth noting that some of the KMC quick links are not recommended to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,960
Posted By bumbles

Bringing this one back from the dead. I'm...

Bringing this one back from the dead. I'm wondering if we have any newer examples. I'm interested in trying this look similar to this one but using my own choice of tapes and combining them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-15, 11:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,806
Posted By bumbles

Not everyone can agree on what is best, but I'm...

Not everyone can agree on what is best, but I'm happy with my routing...Plenty of room to turn the wheel more than 90 degrees, cables run smooth and to my eye it's tidy. The cable bosses mounted to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-15, 01:12 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 150,272
Posted By bumbles

Whats the word with that BBS dished multi-piecer?

Whats the word with that BBS dished multi-piecer?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,910
Posted By bumbles

Right! I am going to have to do some more...

Right! I am going to have to do some more research it seems on the 6800 shifters. To some extent they are rebuildable and I need to understand it better. I'm thinking it hasn't been out long...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-15, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,910
Posted By bumbles

Good points. If you are someone who is concerned...

Good points. If you are someone who is concerned about the look (myself) my own tastes may change. No sense committing to something that I won't even "be into" years down the road. I'm hoping more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,910
Posted By bumbles

Thats basically what I was thinking. I think it...

Thats basically what I was thinking. I think it comes down to grabbing the stuff when the deals present themselves.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-15, 07:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,910
Posted By bumbles

Very good point and I really hope my bike doesn't...

Very good point and I really hope my bike doesn't get stolen! Think of all the time "wasted" in researching parts online!


Thanks for the responses everyone. One thing that jumped out to me is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-15, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,910
Posted By bumbles

Spare parts before your group set gets "old"

I recently went from a 9 speed setup (6500 and 7700) to 11 speed (6800) partially because I was getting frustrated with parts availability. I couldn't justify spending $140+ on used shifters that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-15, 11:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,662
Posted By bumbles

That looks awesome! Any pics or insight into the...

That looks awesome! Any pics or insight into the construction process?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-15, 09:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,662
Posted By bumbles

Delta Inox...

Delta Inox (http://www.ebay.com/itm/291322253779?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) stainless cage on ebay for only $6.87
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-15, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 537,002
Posted By bumbles

whoops, this one:

whoops, this one:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-15, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 205,238
Posted By bumbles

https://41.media.tumblr.com/cd7898a16e748881a31fad...

https://41.media.tumblr.com/cd7898a16e748881a31fadb4eb0c8454/tumblr_njvf7vOT3M1u94905o1_540.jpg

Just finishing up my Waterford build with some cinelli caleido tape
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-15, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8,345
Views: 3,145,166
Posted By bumbles

Great job. I've done the same on cranks with rub...

Great job. I've done the same on cranks with rub and it's always worth the effort
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-15, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,678
Posted By bumbles

Getting in on this thread so I will remember! ...

Getting in on this thread so I will remember! Did you post anything over at stlbiking?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,149
Posted By bumbles

Thats a really great looking frame. My father in...

Thats a really great looking frame. My father in law has one just like the red one posted except its a 53cm I think. He was telling me about the paint job...maybe someone can speak to this. He was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,943
Posted By bumbles

I appreciate the comments. As far as tuning, I...

I appreciate the comments. As far as tuning, I have already had this frame built up once before, and I've already got my measurements. And I suppose one could use spacers under a tall stack stem.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-15, 11:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,943
Posted By bumbles

Looking for recommendations for Classic looking 1" Threadless Stems (tall stack)

I know this is getting into modern territory, but I'm been looking for something that probably doesn't exist and I thought you guys would be most tuned into this sort of thing.

I have a 1"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,101
Posted By bumbles

Yup, I'm with you on everything you said. :thumb:...

Yup, I'm with you on everything you said. :thumb:

Simplicity soothes the soul
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-15, 08:46 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 34,371
Posted By bumbles

I'm rebuilding my Waterford RS-11 this winter. I...

I'm rebuilding my Waterford RS-11 this winter. I had a hairline crack at the BB and seat tube connection, sent it in for warranty repair in yellow, and it came back this icey light blue. They call...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-15, 06:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,241
Posted By bumbles

Nice snatch. At least one of us came home from...

Nice snatch. At least one of us came home from that swap today with more than some bar tape :)

The paint has good potential. Have you considered polishing it with something like Meguires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-15, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8,345
Views: 3,145,166
Posted By bumbles

Thanks! I wish I had before photos that show the...

Thanks! I wish I had before photos that show the transformation. I cleaned it/polished it with an auto body rubbing compound and then waxed it.

Yeah you might be able to get away with 28s. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-15, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8,345
Views: 3,145,166
Posted By bumbles

Thought I would share my semi-retro roadie. I...

Thought I would share my semi-retro roadie. I just built it up the other day with some spare 9-speed parts. Its late 90's Tourmalet, reynolds 525. I think of it as a little retro because of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-15, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8,345
Views: 3,145,166
Posted By bumbles

Nice one! Really clean looking bike. What are...

Nice one! Really clean looking bike. What are the drivetrain specs?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-15, 04:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,412
Posted By bumbles

I wish I could travel back in time to stock up on...

I wish I could travel back in time to stock up on parts I want now! Damn that would be amazing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,412
Posted By bumbles

Good points. I'm going to need to keep thinking...

Good points. I'm going to need to keep thinking about this as the 6600 shifters would save me money
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-15, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,412
Posted By bumbles

It is kind of important to me if I'm going to...

It is kind of important to me if I'm going to bear the expense of this "upgrade." any particular reason why you prefer the 7800 over 7900 or 6700?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,412
Posted By bumbles

I was thinking the same thing, but I understand...

I was thinking the same thing, but I understand that there is an issue here. As I have now come to understand it, as soon as Shimano went to concealed cables the pull ratio changed...right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,412
Posted By bumbles

Great! Thanks for the feedback. I...

Great! Thanks for the feedback.

I starting thinking about the chainrings too. The thickness of the 9 speed chainrings isn't too wide for the 10 speed chain?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
Posted By bumbles

Any chance these are 6700 with concealed cable...

Any chance these are 6700 with concealed cable routing? Very interested if this is the case!

Phil
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-15, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,412
Posted By bumbles

DA7700 to 10 speed conversion

Hello!

I've been doing my research but thought I would ask the experts to verify a potential plan of action here...

I'm collecting parts for a 2 builds. Original plan is that they would both...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,185
Posted By bumbles

no kidding? Do you know much about the frames? ...

no kidding? Do you know much about the frames? Interested.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-14, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,185
Posted By bumbles

Thanks, glad to be here! Right. I think I...

Thanks, glad to be here!

Right. I think I will make a low offer with a few bits on what I learned about it...but no big deal if he turns it down. I only found this bike through a less than...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-14, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,185
Posted By bumbles

Thank you for the replies! Really a shame...

Thank you for the replies!

Really a shame that the seller is asking so much, because I would still really like to have this bike. I haven't seen it in person yet and I'm waiting for the seller to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-16-14, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,185
Posted By bumbles

Looking at picking up this 1991 Trek 2300 w/carbon tubes

Been having a heck of a time finding a small ~50cm bike for a back-up roadie in my area. I found this one and I think it has potential with a few tweaks (handlebars #1...
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