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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 21,931
Views: 3,240,288
Posted By bikemig

Nothing to excuse with a bike that beautiful.

Nothing to excuse with a bike that beautiful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 280
Posted By bikemig

and a hat tip to non-fixie for a very clever post...

and a hat tip to non-fixie for a very clever post on Eddy’s 79th birthday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 280
Posted By bikemig

And I thought this thread was going to turn into...

And I thought this thread was going to turn into some sort of a Belgian joke because, you know, the Dutch sometimes like to pick on their neighbors.

Love the drillium bits on Merckx's bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,175
Posted By bikemig

If you want to prioritize fat tires (which are...

If you want to prioritize fat tires (which are great for touring), a 650b conversion might be the way to go. You can spread the frame to 130 OLD and run modern gearing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 168
Posted By bikemig

I suspect someone in the collective has what you...

I suspect someone in the collective has what you need sitting around so you can get that old freewheel back on the road where it belongs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 184
Posted By bikemig

Likely more cost effective to buy a new old bike...

Likely more cost effective to buy a new old bike with a suspension fork and sell the old one.
Forum: Introductions
06-16-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 74
Posted By bikemig

You should post pictures of your 70s R. Lapebie...

You should post pictures of your 70s R. Lapebie on classic and vintage. Older French bikes are very cool. I have a 1982 Peugeot PXN 10, a 70s Motobecane Grand Record, and a 70s Mercier 300. Soyez le...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 233
Posted By bikemig

This is my 1979 Trek 510 with Ishiwata tubing;...

This is my 1979 Trek 510 with Ishiwata tubing; it's a fine bike. This is likely the same color as your old Trek.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,147
Posted By bikemig

Looks fun. The Coppi ride was first rate. The...

Looks fun. The Coppi ride was first rate. The riding in the area is superb. I may talk myself into doing this; I can't ride on Sunday as I need to head back but I could do a Friday ride. iab and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 233
Posted By bikemig

The Treks with Ishiwata tubing are fine bikes as...

The Treks with Ishiwata tubing are fine bikes as well and if you hunt around, you can find a bike similar to the one you used to own.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By bikemig

Bike Friday is a good choice as well. Not as cool...

Bike Friday is a good choice as well. Not as cool perhaps as the Brampton but parts are easier to come by for the Bike Friday as most of the parts are standard. I like my Bike Friday New World...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21,931
Views: 3,240,288
Posted By bikemig

Rode 27 miles this morning, giving me 87 miles...

Rode 27 miles this morning, giving me 87 miles for the week. I took a trail that has some construction but the gravel parts are fun. Took my '92 Stumpy drop bar conversion as it can handle most any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 21,931
Views: 3,240,288
Posted By bikemig

Beautiful bike; it looks very comfy with those...

Beautiful bike; it looks very comfy with those tires. Yeah you have to think about the heat. I grew up in New Orleans and did a heck of a lot of riding in southern Louisiana. In the summer, I always...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 417
Posted By bikemig

I just gave a 1980 Miyata 310 to my neighbor's...

I just gave a 1980 Miyata 310 to my neighbor's kid to ride. The first thing I did in fixing up the bike was to get rid of the turkey levers. I do have a set on my 1970s Sekine SHS 271 which I use as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-15-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 289
Posted By bikemig

Also you can buy sealed french threaded bottom...

Also you can buy sealed french threaded bottom brackets with a 127 mm spindle on eBay.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,159
Posted By bikemig

This is my favorite local ride because it has...

This is my favorite local ride because it has non-stop rollers, a few 10% climbs, and beautiful scenery. So yeah I'm the local legend for how often I ride some of the segments, :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,549
Posted By bikemig

I didn't do the ride but nlerner answered your...

I didn't do the ride but nlerner answered your question
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3,635
Views: 1,023,143
Posted By bikemig

I used to race but I don’t have much in the way...

I used to race but I don’t have much in the way of racing bikes anymore. I do have a 1982 Peugeot PXN 10 that I’ve been riding lately. I modded it I a bit for hill climbing (38 tooth inner and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 136
Posted By bikemig

Could you post the article on the very best bike...

Could you post the article on the very best bike tour in France? I've been fortunate to do a few tours in France and I might just talk myself into another one. It's a terrific country to tour in.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,159
Posted By bikemig

I'm not a subscriber so I can't see how I stack...

I'm not a subscriber so I can't see how I stack up against others around my age. The only thing I get any laurels for is being the local legend on some of the segments and I'm good with that. As long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,088
Posted By bikemig

It turn's out that you can make a silk purse from...

It turn's out that you can make a silk purse from a sow's ear. Very nice job. Now are you planning on taking it on some grand adventure somewhere?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-14-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 289
Posted By bikemig

The longer Stronglight and TA spindles for...

The longer Stronglight and TA spindles for triples are getting harder to find. It looks like you're good to go. If not, eBay France is a good place to look as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 782
Posted By bikemig

I used to feel the same way but I'm largely...

I used to feel the same way but I'm largely indifferent to it know. I'll still run folding tires on a racing bike but other than that I'm largely indifferent to which tire to get.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 147
Posted By bikemig

Value on these is tough. There is not a heck of a...

Value on these is tough. There is not a heck of a lot of demand for them. Local prices tend to be all over the map. Still this bike is beautiful. If it were my size and I wanted it, I’d pay $150 for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 293
Posted By bikemig

Panaracer Pasela s are fine tires and you can get...

Panaracer Pasela s are fine tires and you can get them with a tan sidewall which will look right on your souped up UO 8. Alloy wheels and a cotterless crank make a real difference on that bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By bikemig

So what's the secret to superior climbing (P. 65)?

So what's the secret to superior climbing (P. 65)?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 782
Posted By bikemig

I've installed my share of tires over the years...

I've installed my share of tires over the years as well. My observations are anecdotal and rather obviously not based on any sort of scientific test. It has been my observation that wired on tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21,931
Views: 3,240,288
Posted By bikemig

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Rode 15 miles today on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. The bike is mainly original but I modded it a bit for hill climbing by swapping out the Stronglight 106 crank with 52/42 rings for a Stronglight 86 bcd...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,263
Posted By bikemig

You're the mod but we've helped folks out in...

You're the mod but we've helped folks out in Appraisals before in finding a bike on FB marketplace and Craigslist. The Appraisals tends to be more active that way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,240
Posted By bikemig

You can just quote a post if you want.

You can just quote a post if you want.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,304
Views: 3,252,746
Posted By bikemig

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but...

Yeah those are fun routes. Flat routes are OK but I much prefer rollers and hills. I modded the Peugeot a bit to deal with the climbing (swapped out the original crank with 52/42 rings for a crank...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 202
Posted By bikemig

I dunno if I'd pay $150 if the rear wheel is...

I dunno if I'd pay $150 if the rear wheel is toast. If the bike otherwise checks out, sure that's a solid deal on the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,240
Posted By bikemig

Very nice garage sale find. You're going to want...

Very nice garage sale find. You're going to want to overhaul the bike if you haven't done so already plus replace consumables. That's a small freewheel. The campy super record RD can handle 28 teeth...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27,304
Views: 3,252,746
Posted By bikemig

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10....

Just rode 15 miles on my 1982 Peugeot PXN 10. That's my favorite route as it has lots of rollers (around a 1,000 ft of climbing) with one decent 10% climb, a fair amount of tree cover to help with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 782
Posted By bikemig

There are obviously more choices with folding...

There are obviously more choices with folding tires than clinchers with wire beads but I find that they're typically easier getting on and off the rim than folding tires.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-13-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,276
Posted By bikemig

Yeah, I agree with this and it’s hard to beat...

Yeah, I agree with this and it’s hard to beat aluminum frames in terms of value. Larger volume tires make a huge difference in any case on how comfortably a bike rides. I have an ‘85 Cannondale ST...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,549
Posted By bikemig

I seriously need to go back to the Pacific NW one...

I seriously need to go back to the Pacific NW one of these days. I don’t know of any finer riding in the lower 48. The North Cascades highway is beautiful.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 235
Posted By bikemig

These might be the prettiest 50.4 BCE chainrings...

These might be the prettiest 50.4 BCE chainrings I’ve ever seen. Plus the 46-30 is a great set up for a double particularly if running a rear derailleur that is limited in how large of a free wheel...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 365
Posted By bikemig

FB marketplace is active. You'll sell that bike...

FB marketplace is active. You'll sell that bike easily if you price it right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 551
Posted By bikemig

Sometimes I think that half the fun of an old...

Sometimes I think that half the fun of an old bike is figuring out how to get the gearing you want.

If the top gear is important to you, a 52 outer is easy enough to find and you can run a 14-28...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By bikemig

This bike is worth $300 all day long. GLWS.

This bike is worth $300 all day long. GLWS.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 807
Posted By bikemig

You may want to use bike flights or one of its...

You may want to use bike flights or one of its competitors for shipping. This is a very cool bike. If it were local to me, I’d have a hard time not buying it. Fortunately it’s not and I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 519
Posted By bikemig

I have an Olmo Gran Sport from around 1960 which...

I have an Olmo Gran Sport from around 1960 which I believe is the next model down from this. Nice find. It will take some elbow grease to get it back in good condition but this is a great bike to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 374
Posted By bikemig

Assuming everything checks out, this is worth...

Assuming everything checks out, this is worth around $40-$50 given the condition. This bike needs considerable work.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 365
Posted By bikemig

We can't give a valuation without pics. You can...

We can't give a valuation without pics. You can post some to your profile and someone will post them to this thread. Vintage Treks sell. You may be better off selling it locally. The price you get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,390
Posted By bikemig

This is a fine bicycle. I own one and really...

This is a fine bicycle. I own one and really enjoy how it rides. I worked in a Peugeot shop in the 80s and so I've always liked them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,420
Posted By bikemig

A vintage MTB can easily be lighter. The Ozark...

A vintage MTB can easily be lighter. The Ozark Trail G1 has a listed weight of 30lbs. My '92 Specialized Stumpjumper weighs 25 pounds; my '93 Bridgestone MB 1 weighs around 24 pounds. Both bikes are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8,042
Views: 1,004,066
Posted By bikemig

Worked on two bikes yesterday. One is my early...

Worked on two bikes yesterday. One is my early 70s Raleigh Grand Sport which is a fine mixed surface bike with 700 x 35c Schwalbe Marathon Racer tires; the other is a 1980 (I think it's a 1980)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-10-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,449
Posted By bikemig

This is a terrific deal. Someone needs to buy it.

This is a terrific deal. Someone needs to buy it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 846
Posted By bikemig

I might be able to talk myself into doing the...

I might be able to talk myself into doing the drive to Tulsa from Des Moines next year. Is there a link to the course profile? I couldn't find one.
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