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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7,215
Views: 1,135,564
Posted By cooperryder

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Strummer in Deep Ellum, just across freeway from downtown Dallas.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7,215
Views: 1,135,564
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I rode a bit over an hour today. My rear...

I rode a bit over an hour today.

My rear wheel seems to have a rattle.
Ha!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,744
Posted By cooperryder

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Art in Deep Ellum just east of downtown Dallas, TX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I have been riding some but just not taking any...

I have been riding some but just not taking any pics until yesterday I had the opportunity to do a longish ride (for me) and got in an even 50 miles.

Temperatures were good and it was a nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By cooperryder

I'll add a data reference point on the weight. ...

I'll add a data reference point on the weight.

Bike as originally pictured came in at 22.4 pounds.

I got the bike completely disassembled this morning.

The 25" frame weighed 4.62 lbs. on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you everyone for the input. I do have...

Thank you everyone for the input.

I do have a question on the bottom bracket.

It is Italian...right?

I noticed when removing it the fixed cup removed with left turning rather than right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By cooperryder

Cinelli Centurion Project Bike

I recently picked up this mid 80's blue Cinelli Centurion Project bike.

Overall paint looks pretty decent.
Decals are goners.

​​​​​​I've had several Centurions over the years and glad to own...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I rode my fairly standard route again today to...

I rode my fairly standard route again today to downtown, Deep Ellum, White Rock Lake and back to the northern suburbs.

Here are a few snaps from the ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

Here are a few more random pics from my stay in...

Here are a few more random pics from my stay in Steamboat Springs,CO.

I probably rode a borrowed early to mid 70's Schwinn Varsity about 80 miles or so around the area.
What a tank of a bike!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

Here are more pics from around the Steamboat...

Here are more pics from around the Steamboat Springs, CO area.

This weekend there was the annual Steamboat gravel ride event and there is a bike expo that goes along with it with lots of vendors...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-13-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By cooperryder

I agree your changes made it more rideable. ...

I agree your changes made it more rideable.

I recently helped a good friend set up what looks to be the same PH501 model except his is the 63 cm.

He really likes it like this.

I looked for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I'm still enjoying the amenities around Steamboat...

I'm still enjoying the amenities around Steamboat Springs, CO.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

Light wind and low 50's starting off in Steamboat...

Light wind and low 50's starting off in Steamboat Springs, CO.

There's no shortage of beautiful scenery around here.

A couple snaps from yesterday.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I'm getting to ride in a change of scenery and a...

I'm getting to ride in a change of scenery and a big change of temperatures in Steamboat Springs, CO as compared to my home turf around Dallas, TX.

I'm riding borrowed bikes with 2 to pick from.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I'm trying to rotate through my bikes and give...

I'm trying to rotate through my bikes and give each a little love.

Today's hour morning ride was on the best I can determine with much help from folks in this forum, a 1972 Gitane Tour de France...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I took my Austro Daimler Puch out for a bit over...

I took my Austro Daimler Puch out for a bit over an hour in the heat yesterday here in the Dallas area.

It's been topping out at 100 or a few degrees above lately. The ' Feels like heat index'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I manage 42 miles today before it got too hot. ...

I manage 42 miles today before it got too hot.
I repeated what I refer to as my Grand Loop of Dallas riding the Southern Pacific trail from North Dallas to White Rock Lake then up the Santa Fe Trail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,103
Posted By cooperryder

That's a fine looking Miyata . I really like...

That's a fine looking Miyata .

I really like the color.
Nicely done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I have been getting in some rides but haven't...

I have been getting in some rides but haven't snapped many pics.

I did get in 20 this morning in low 80 temps.
Although my bike today is not vintage it is remarkably comfortable.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

Nicely done, especially considering all the...

Nicely done, especially considering all the climbing necessary on rides around there.

I have a daughter and her family in Steamboat.

While visiting about 5 years back we toured the Moots...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 44,202
Posted By cooperryder

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I love this bike...1973 Bottecchia (51 year old frame) Love how it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 43,563
Posted By cooperryder

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I completely disassembled the Marin Palisades and just to add a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 43,563
Posted By cooperryder

Old thread but I figure a Marin info thread is...

Old thread but I figure a Marin info thread is still useful.
so I'm just adding to the vintage Marin MTB database.

I picked up this two color blue/green Marin Palisades recently.

I'm not sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

Temps moderated a bit here in the Dallas/Ft Worth...

Temps moderated a bit here in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and yesterday I enjoyed a 43 mile ride on my fairly new to me 51 year old Bottecchia
( acquired as a frame/fork only).

When doing a 40 miles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1,206
Views: 439,839
Posted By cooperryder

Nicely done . I have set up several bikes as 1x...

Nicely done .
I have set up several bikes as 1x 's.

I read this Velo Orange blog post this morning about vintage mtb's. They set it up as a 1x.

Of course they dropped some serious coin for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,206
Views: 439,839
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you. Great bikes for a variety of uses...

Thank you.
Great bikes for a variety of uses and builds.
Thanks for sharing your bikes.
Safe riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,148
Views: 174,100
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,206
Views: 439,839
Posted By cooperryder

This week I finished another vintage MTB project....

This week I finished another vintage MTB project.

This is a 1989 Specialized Hard Rock Comp I've had probably 10 or a few more years.

Paint was rough and at one point my neighbor and I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-03-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 176,030
Posted By cooperryder

Hey guys. I'm always changing up my bikes...

Hey guys.

I'm always changing up my bikes and do my own wrenching.
As I'm getting up there in years I wanted a triple with a granny gear.

It didn't cost me much as I have a fairly deep parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

It looks like we are in for a stretch of 100...

It looks like we are in for a stretch of 100 degree days but I'm going to still try to get in some rides preferably with early starts.

I got in 24 yesterday and another 9 today on a 2 reusable bag...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I braved the max heat of the day of 96 degrees at...

I braved the max heat of the day of 96 degrees at about 5pm for 10 miles on a newly acquired Parkpre road bike. I think they were better known for their mt bikes.

This one rides nice with Velo...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-21-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 176,030
Posted By cooperryder

My solution was to convert to a triple crank with...

My solution was to convert to a triple crank with a granny gear as pictured on the above thread.

It gets me up the inclines.

Also I switched to lighter tires since I took the above pics, some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I was able to get out again and did a...

I was able to get out again and did a wandering/exploring sort of ride finishing up with 33 miles yesterday.

I rode past the north end of Love Field Airport and snapped a couple of pics of a plane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,156
Posted By cooperryder

Congratulations on all your progress and that...

Congratulations on all your progress and that you're able now to enjoy riding it.

It was fun to follow.

I used about 10 or 12 zip ties to secure my basket to the rack.

I'm always amazed how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

Only a dozen miles today but overcast sky's and...

Only a dozen miles today but overcast sky's and mid 80's was a relief from the 90's.

Today's ride was other trip up to the UTD campus.(University of Texas at Dallas which is actually in the north...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

Love seeing the bicycles but also the flowers ,...

Love seeing the bicycles but also the flowers , architecture and other points of interest.

I need to make more of an effort to snap photos of more of those things.

​​​​​​Beautiful photos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

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From a 17 miler two days ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 56,181
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 22,515
Views: 3,586,532
Posted By cooperryder

I rode over to the Southern Methodist University...

I rode over to the Southern Methodist University campus yesterday. (SMU).

It is a beautiful campus.

Today's bike is my Rivendell Sam Hillborne.
With 700x42 Soma Vitesse tires made by Panaracer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,156
Posted By cooperryder

Good progress. Looking good! I need to get...

Good progress. Looking good!

I need to get me a parts washer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,156
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 56,181
Posted By cooperryder

Very cool picture.

Very cool picture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,172
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you. I have ridden my Peugeot on up to 40...

Thank you.
I have ridden my Peugeot on up to 40 miles rides so for in comfort.
Yes, I have enjoyed seeing several of DQRider 's bikes on this thread.

I haven't seen a post of his in a while.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,172
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you Aubergine. Your Peugeot looks...

Thank you Aubergine.

Your Peugeot looks terrific and very practical and comfortable for however many miles you choose to ride it.
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