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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,542
Posted By IdahoBrett

Nice bike! Great thread! A brand I’ve never...

Nice bike! Great thread!

A brand I’ve never heard of before. Not surprising, as I’m mostly ignorant. Reading through this and seeing pictures leaves me wanting. C&V forum strikes again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 24,457
Posted By IdahoBrett

Another younger rider is now an owner of a C&V...

Another younger rider is now an owner of a C&V bike. He liked the patina. A lot. The “loss” was worth the joy.

N-6 with 2 to go…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 398
Posted By IdahoBrett

Mighty fine AD! Congrats and great job getting...

Mighty fine AD! Congrats and great job getting back on the road!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 24,457
Posted By IdahoBrett

Another bike found its new owner today. A Father...

Another bike found its new owner today. A Father bought his 19 year old son an older Cannondale Prophet. His son is said to like "older" bicycles.

My count is now N-5. Three to go.

As...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 24,457
Posted By IdahoBrett

When I told Mrs.Idaho which bikes I listed for...

When I told Mrs.Idaho which bikes I listed for sale, she asked "are they the ones you don't like?" I said "no, I like them all." Then she thought about it for a second or two.

Her response that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 24,457
Posted By IdahoBrett

That looks to be an AWESOME collection M A V !!

That looks to be an AWESOME collection M A V !!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 24,457
Posted By IdahoBrett

Thy number be four. Thee count for the day stands...

Thy number be four. Thee count for the day stands less than one on a hand. Or one less counted upon thy foot. (my lame attempt at a Monty Python script adaptation)

At N-4 so far I am halfway to my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
Posted By IdahoBrett

And a mock up for self motivation… ...

And a mock up for self motivation…

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
Posted By IdahoBrett

Work has begun on the AD. This bike will take me...

Work has begun on the AD. This bike will take me awhile due to the time of year. More outside stuff vs indoors.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 594
Posted By IdahoBrett

Colnago’s are above my personal bike hobby...

Colnago’s are above my personal bike hobby budget. But I do enjoy such fine artwork nonetheless.

I find the theme of this thread…..educational and a bit for wanting one of those….

Nice! Thanks...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 518
Posted By IdahoBrett

Still have these wheels brewerkz ? And might you...

Still have these wheels brewerkz ? And might you be interested in parting with them?

I have an Allez that I recently picked up. It currently has nice set of Gentleman 81 clinchers. But the idea of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 24,457
Posted By IdahoBrett

No they weren’t. That is another thing I read...

No they weren’t. That is another thing I read while researching the cause. Schwinn rims aren’t usually happy with foldable tires. Another thing that piled on my foul mood yesterday. It’s another one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 24,457
Posted By IdahoBrett

I had a N-1 event today. Another Schwinn. Maybe I...

I had a N-1 event today. Another Schwinn. Maybe I should’ve just gotten into Schwinn’s? No.

I should be happy. I’m not though. I liked doing the work on the Varsity and was proud that I made it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,809
Posted By IdahoBrett

I’ve had 7 bikes listed on my local CL in the...

I’ve had 7 bikes listed on my local CL in the last week. Of those 7 I’ve only had 2 ads with pictures that included component and/or tear down and build up photos. Those are the only 2 ads that I’ve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8,046
Views: 1,004,716
Posted By IdahoBrett

Finished up a rehab on a 73 Schwinn Varsity. I...

Finished up a rehab on a 73 Schwinn Varsity. I went for a ride to the neighborhood baseball field and stopped for a photo op.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8,046
Views: 1,004,716
Posted By IdahoBrett

I picked up a Schwinn Varsity last fall and...

I picked up a Schwinn Varsity last fall and replaced the minimum to make it rideable (brake pads, cables, tires). Recently I needed to downsize and listed a half dozen bikes locally. A Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,809
Posted By IdahoBrett

As we enter the good weather months for riding I...

As we enter the good weather months for riding I expected an uptick in C&V bike listings in my area. A few here and there, but for the most part it’s the same bikes that have been listed for 6+...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,874
Posted By IdahoBrett

Well...I did get 5 bikes in the bunch with the...

Well...I did get 5 bikes in the bunch with the Continental. A couple could fit the Mucho-Cheapo category. And one would be a real challenge....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 24,457
Posted By IdahoBrett

I am reporting a N-1 event. The one bike out of...

I am reporting a N-1 event. The one bike out of six that I listed that I thought nobody would buy, is with its new owner. The 74 Schwinn Continental. I lost a little. Not a surprise. But the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,874
Posted By IdahoBrett

I regret that I must inform the group of my...

I regret that I must inform the group of my withdrawal from the challenge. The 1974 Schwinn Continental has a new owner...

I was plumb out of room for bikes so I thought I'd list a half a dozen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 45,277
Posted By IdahoBrett

1972 Peugeot A08 I turned this into a...

1972 Peugeot A08
I turned this into a rideable bike thanks to this site and its members.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 24,457
Posted By IdahoBrett

Ok. My name is IdahoBrett and I’ve got a problem....

Ok. My name is IdahoBrett and I’ve got a problem. I found myself totally immersed in my newfound bicycle passion. Which led to a rapid acquisition of bikes and bike parts.

I have too many bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,874
Posted By IdahoBrett

You are partially responsible for this! I tried...

You are partially responsible for this! I tried to ignore a craigslist ad for two weeks while I followed your March madness thread. One day after reading your thread I decided that I'm going to call...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,874
Posted By IdahoBrett

The first 5km in the books. It also doubled as...

The first 5km in the books. It also doubled as the Continental’s shakedown cruise. Adjusting derailleurs in the stand seems to be a bit different than testing under load on the road. For me anyways....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 532
Posted By IdahoBrett

I am looking forward to seeing some pictures. If...

I am looking forward to seeing some pictures. If for the only reason that blue is my favorite color. That and it’s I bike I ain’t never heard of.

Many new folks add pictures to their gallery in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,874
Posted By IdahoBrett

Ta-Dah ...

Ta-Dah

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 892
Posted By IdahoBrett

What model Zipp wheels? Asking for a...

What model Zipp wheels?

Asking for a friend...;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,437
Posted By IdahoBrett

I don’t know much of anything about identifying a...

I don’t know much of anything about identifying a frame. But my eyes tell me that this is a very unique and great looking bike. Awesome “bones”.

I’d enjoy a thread on its rehab!

The color and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8,046
Views: 1,004,716
Posted By IdahoBrett

I spent a frustrating day working on Mrs. Idaho’s...

I spent a frustrating day working on Mrs. Idaho’s $40 Craigslist Huffy special. She does NOT share my passion for bicycles. A modern made in China bike with its version of derailleurs are…not fun to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,874
Posted By IdahoBrett

Agreed, absolutely stunning!

Agreed, absolutely stunning!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 9,485
Posted By IdahoBrett

I usually set my FD 2-4ish mm above the teeth of...

I usually set my FD 2-4ish mm above the teeth of the outer chain ring. I use an appropriate size allen wrench (3mm) to check the gap. My memory skills could be lacking, but I believe that to be the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,105
Posted By IdahoBrett

I just use the white knuckle method. One through...

I just use the white knuckle method. One through four. Fifteen or so inch pounds per knuckle. Then if it needs more than that I add in the grunt method. Small to large. On the rare occasion I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3,274
Views: 441,462
Posted By IdahoBrett

My first bike with tubular tires. Not sure if it...

My first bike with tubular tires. Not sure if it was the idea that they would be different feeling. But it felt different. More “solid” around corners. And when leaning the bike side to side at speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,790
Posted By IdahoBrett

In my teen years there were a pair of bikes in...

In my teen years there were a pair of bikes in Grandpa’s garage for visiting grandkids to use. I always rode the green Varsity. My cousin used the 3 speed Raleigh(I think). I was amazed by my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,152
Views: 69,180
Posted By IdahoBrett

I’m strangely attracted to this bike. I should...

I’m strangely attracted to this bike. I should find someone in the enabler……errr…”facilitator” thread. Maybe.

I clicked on the ad. It says 58cm. At first glance the head tube appears bigger than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 43,166
Posted By IdahoBrett

A clean and polish after Benotto Cello bar tape,...

A clean and polish after Benotto Cello bar tape, Kool Stop pads (WOW!), and white brake cable housings. I took it for a short 2 mile ride around the neighborhood. It was fun! New tubes/tires are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,874
Posted By IdahoBrett

Do it AdventureManCO !! I for one am an admirer...

Do it AdventureManCO !! I for one am an admirer of your…..work:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,874
Posted By IdahoBrett

It must be the cap. At least I hope so. That was...

It must be the cap. At least I hope so. That was the cracked one. If I missed a tweaked fork again, I’ll be upset. Which usually leads to a man size temper tantrum. Those have been expensive in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,874
Posted By IdahoBrett

Why not… 1974 Schwinn Continental. Picked it up...

Why not… 1974 Schwinn Continental. Picked it up for $13. Was supposed to be a quick flip. The snowball started rolling with the chrome fork crown cap. The original was cracked. I found one on ebay. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,152
Views: 69,180
Posted By IdahoBrett

Specialized Sirrus $125 52cm. Looks minty. ...

Specialized Sirrus $125 52cm. Looks minty.

https://boise.craigslist.org/bik/d/boise-specialized-sirrus/7739741230.html


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 38,275
Posted By IdahoBrett

A really good friend transported this bike for me...

A really good friend transported this bike for me this last weekend. It was a 7 hour drive away and has been in another friend’s garage since December. Shipping would’ve been too much so I waited for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 43,166
Posted By IdahoBrett

A real good friend provided transport for my...

A real good friend provided transport for my recent N+1 acquisition. It is from a fine and generous BF member. The jersey was an unexpected surprise. I think it is a 1984 since the serial number...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1,152
Views: 69,180
Posted By IdahoBrett

I almost scrolled past the ad. Until something in...

I almost scrolled past the ad. Until something in the picture caught my eye. Where’s Waldo? Or rather, where’s Giuseppe?

Specialized Hot Rocks 24”” $100 (sic)
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By IdahoBrett

Finally got in touch with my friend. He doesn’t...

Finally got in touch with my friend. He doesn’t have one of those. Kind of surprised. Because he has a lot. And I mean an incredible amount of vintage MTB’s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 959
Posted By IdahoBrett

Exquisite!

Exquisite!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8,046
Views: 1,004,716
Posted By IdahoBrett

On the home stretch for one project. So I decided...

On the home stretch for one project. So I decided to check a few things for the next bike project. I checked the frame with a string. It’s straight. I swapped out an axle spacer to fit the dropout of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,076
Posted By IdahoBrett

You should do all those things. I do and suspect...

You should do all those things. I do and suspect many others do as well. Spending time here on BF will give you ideas you might not have thought of otherwise. Such as component selection, derusting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 649
Posted By IdahoBrett

I think it's a fine looking winter bike!

I think it's a fine looking winter bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,152
Views: 69,180
Posted By IdahoBrett

Come on up! I’ve got the next 2 1/2 days off....

Come on up! I’ve got the next 2 1/2 days off. We’ll go for a ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 649
Posted By IdahoBrett

An old favorite revitalized would give the most...

An old favorite revitalized would give the most satisfaction in my humble opinion. If the structural integrity isn’t compromised from rust then go for it.

May we the esteemed members of C&V see a...
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