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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By Mr. 66

I think this is American, Romic. Here is their...

I think this is American, Romic. Here is their crest
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 272
Posted By Mr. 66

That does not look right. To me, your fork looks...

That does not look right. To me, your fork looks to sweep towards the drive side. Have you tried to sight through steertube, valve hole, to opposite side center rim?

I don’t have the proper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By Mr. 66

That is cleaning very nicely. On your fit, I...

That is cleaning very nicely.

On your fit, I find a good starting point is to have the saddle at high so that when I’m seated and leaned one foot down, leg at full extension, with toe bent. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 733
Posted By Mr. 66

Standard fair here. ...

Standard fair here.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,962,254
Posted By Mr. 66

I found it. ...

I found it.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/d/bicycle-specialized-stumpjumper/7781305272.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,962,254
Posted By Mr. 66

There is a Stumpjumper that is pictured with no...

There is a Stumpjumper that is pictured with no wheels for $1,000 on the local Craigslist, for the last 10 years. Never say die! $1000 or nothing I tell you. lol I’m going to check if it’s still there
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-16-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 249
Posted By Mr. 66

I believe that these are better than they sell...

I believe that these are better than they sell for. I do think the frame itself is lower level than most with that equipment. The 555 has always been a little mysterious on just what it is made of....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 406
Posted By Mr. 66

I don’t think any of those parts are original to...

I don’t think any of those parts are original to the Lygie other than maybe the shifters. I think it’s closer to 1970 than 1990. I have a 1973. The cranks have been modified to triple, there is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 717
Posted By Mr. 66

I usually don’t like the semi masked paint. I...

I usually don’t like the semi masked paint. I definitely like fiberglass masking that creates the paint pattern.

I had an ‘84 frame in the rusting masses of my shed. I never did anything with, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By Mr. 66

I had that model, in that size, I was not...

I had that model, in that size, I was not impressed. To me, I thought that main triangle 3 tube Columbus had a different vibe rate than the rear triangle. The comparison I can think of would be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 501
Posted By Mr. 66

It looks to be all there, sounds like you need a...

It looks to be all there, sounds like you need a freewheel, as opposed to a cassette.

It actually looks in good shape, you may not need to change much for full functionality. At this time all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,362
Posted By Mr. 66

And I put in my 32 mile route, here is the pass...

And I put in my 32 mile route, here is the pass on the Five Mile Road, just above the Corn Maze, fort Walla Walla. Here is where the US Army made the statement the hills have eyes. The fort soon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 648
Posted By Mr. 66

Lotus? I know they had a range of colors. That...

Lotus? I know they had a range of colors. That would be my guess, if the Tange 2 is the material.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 501
Posted By Mr. 66

is it this one? ...

is it this one?
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-14-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 409
Posted By Mr. 66

lol Gosh I have these lower than most do....

lol

Gosh I have these lower than most do. IMHO these are at as pictured with racks are $225.

There is 650b mystic about these that entrances many.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8,566
Views: 1,139,738
Posted By Mr. 66

That’s one I do not prefer. Reason being at full...

That’s one I do not prefer. Reason being at full torque, or over for that matter did not make a difference, the saddle would shift back or to the front of the rails. I was adjusting after every ride....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By Mr. 66

I believe this is a flip of $125 purchase of 3...

I believe this is a flip of $125 purchase of 3 months ago
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,362
Posted By Mr. 66

You take very nice pictures. I pulled this...

You take very nice pictures.

I pulled this out of the shed to take a shot for you. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By Mr. 66

I would go with the paramount, the Columbus SL...

I would go with the paramount, the Columbus SL for me is a tipping point, at 60cm+ SP? I do like Tange 1 rides great, but the Ironman a great bike was a common budget minded mass produced.

One...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By Mr. 66

It’s more than riding. If you are gassed and...

It’s more than riding. If you are gassed and walking or blocking while in bike possession.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 843
Posted By Mr. 66

These days I like to gain range of gears and go...

These days I like to gain range of gears and go with bigger cassette and swap the rd for xtr. That puts me to Tri-color
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 716
Posted By Mr. 66

My brother had that same bike, in black. After...

My brother had that same bike, in black. After watching him ride, as a Clyde lol, that for years I have no issue with that rear end.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By Mr. 66

That’s for a cablestop, this one is different it...

That’s for a cablestop, this one is different it screws on. Yours just slides on
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,418
Posted By Mr. 66

It could be that your pads have glazed, or...

It could be that your pads have glazed, or hardened, that can certainly pick up debris. You can pick out the junk but it will reoccur, one may be able to sand the pad to fresh meat. However that is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 402
Posted By Mr. 66

Thanks, my example has a seatube of 61 cm and top...

Thanks, my example has a seatube of 61 cm and top tube of 56cm. It’s been a twitchy ride but I’ve got that settled down with a longer stem. The steer tube, no this one does not have splines. This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,436
Posted By Mr. 66

So much Miyata talk got me to pull and ride the...

So much Miyata talk got me to pull and ride the 615 for some errands, the canti works well with the Campy levers....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 402
Posted By Mr. 66

I can’t answer your question but I can post a...

I can’t answer your question but I can post a recent picture of my olmo. Which looks to be in the same time frame.

That one does not have chrome, that leads me to ask do you know the post size?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,205
Posted By Mr. 66

I feel this boils down to is the width of one’s...

I feel this boils down to is the width of one’s shoulders. Bars to narrow, for me and I feel I’m riding a clown bike. I mostly try to match bar to shoulders so that my arms are parallel. A wider grip...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-07-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By Mr. 66

I think it looks great, Cromor tubing places it...

I think it looks great, Cromor tubing places it lower midrange. Looks to may have mismatch wheels. The brakes hoods certainly hurt value, the Suntour mini group was pretty good at the time.

As-is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By Mr. 66

More than I favor but very sharp and clean. ...

More than I favor but very sharp and clean.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 539
Posted By Mr. 66

I do believe the cranks are of the recall. If...

I do believe the cranks are of the recall. If anything I would go hardnose and swap to a rigid fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By Mr. 66

I sold this the other day as a parts sell. Yours...

I sold this the other day as a parts sell. Yours looks better.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-05-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 368
Posted By Mr. 66

I’ll just echo on this one, $300ish.

I’ll just echo on this one, $300ish.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,721
Posted By Mr. 66

I would check tension, pluck, and address if...

I would check tension, pluck, and address if needed. I prefer to go completely loosen all to a common point, and tighten back up over all evenly one side at a time bringing up tension.

I stay away...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By Mr. 66

I am just closing out my most recent build that...

I am just closing out my most recent build that is Sequoia. It’s come together well, I put a slightly shorter and taller stem, I have most all to rebuild original. Currently sporting a wheelset from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-02-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By Mr. 66

This values more than I thought, it is gorgeous!

This values more than I thought, it is gorgeous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By Mr. 66

I have a canvas, I think this TA Specialties...

I have a canvas, I think this TA Specialties combo.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8,566
Views: 1,139,738
Posted By Mr. 66

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I put a 42 on the Nishiki, to replace the 44 that strained me on the steeper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By Mr. 66

Im not sure there is damage. Even if is strait...

Im not sure there is damage. Even if is strait $300 will probably push it out of the marketplace.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By Mr. 66

Oh, that’s a neat idea. I had trouble trying to...

Oh, that’s a neat idea. I had trouble trying to visualize.

I had trouble with the driveside last weekend. Had the same issue not having a cheater open enough to slide on a cheater. I ended up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 781
Posted By Mr. 66

It may or may not get trashed, lol. Is he a...

It may or may not get trashed, lol. Is he a thrasher? Maybe the 2005 is not right, but a rebuilt early trek with lots of tire clearance might better suit the situation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,362
Posted By Mr. 66

Yikes! lol, that must have yanked your nerves to...

Yikes! lol, that must have yanked your nerves to and fro.

I have one of these, I have a 24” frame. I have the Avocet triple, it was equipped with Superbe brakes and levers, 27” Mavic mod E on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By Mr. 66

I think the schrader to presta adapter works for...

I think the schrader to presta adapter works for your needs
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,288
Posted By Mr. 66

Take in mind that a casual rider may be one that...

Take in mind that a casual rider may be one that is fully seated and hit a pothole. I don’t think it’s really unsafe, but I don’t know how long the pillar is. Depends, on who they call first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 277
Posted By Mr. 66

I believe the end cap just pops off with a screw...

I believe the end cap just pops off with a screw driver at the side. Looks easier with cage taken off. That’s cool if they are still rebuildable, those would blowout when used in a hardy manner.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 375
Posted By Mr. 66

Not sure if this will be of aid. On bikes...

Not sure if this will be of aid.

On bikes with wider tires I’ll set the cable so the barrel adjuster at middle. I’ll slack the cable and open the calipers for maximum when I need remove and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8,566
Views: 1,139,738
Posted By Mr. 66

Nice, I had one of these. The one I had was...

Nice, I had one of these. The one I had was equipped with drop bars, had Stronglight cranks the pant guard platter, Maillard 700 high flange hubs on 27” wienman rims, with Gran Comp sidepull brakes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By Mr. 66

Takara is good, under the radar they may fly. I...

Takara is good, under the radar they may fly. I had one built of Tange 2 in the Black Widow coloring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By Mr. 66

Reminds me of an auto store bike Huffy, or J.C....

Reminds me of an auto store bike Huffy, or J.C. Penny, Montgomery Ward kind of velo.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 554
Posted By Mr. 66

Oh thank you for the pictures. I feel here...

Oh thank you for the pictures.

I feel here is you main reason.
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Your cable...
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