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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 44,867
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Being the last day in May, here is another version of my blue Trek 710

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/mr_bill_bike0006_b83140daa63a7888ca4f9cda9cf4520657b8fa18.jpg
Decided to make a bit of a change from this version
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Posted By mtbikerjohn

^^^^ Sorry about that. I missed the type of...

^^^^ Sorry about that. I missed the type of bracket you had. Mine is a completely different setup..John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Posted By mtbikerjohn

I have a Zayante Carbon crankset.My Praxis tool...

I have a Zayante Carbon crankset.My Praxis tool is double sided..fits 30mm cup on drive side and 28mm cup for the non drive side. I can check my tool for the actual dimensions if you like..John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,610
Posted By mtbikerjohn

By the airport in Albuquerque..

By the airport in Albuquerque..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 44,867
Posted By mtbikerjohn

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/mr_bill_bike0012_4be8efcf99ed0bc7fdecb5c5a2a9b94bccf936bc.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,444
Views: 593,877
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Bet that was a fun ride...Is Eddy using Sram?

Bet that was a fun ride...Is Eddy using Sram?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 61,583
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Perfect for converting to a belt drive...John

Perfect for converting to a belt drive...John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 61,583
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Ugh,too bad I'm on the other side of the state..:(

Ugh,too bad I'm on the other side of the state..:(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2,624
Views: 686,877
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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Here is a picture of my 1979 710 with 700x36mm Challenge Strada Bianca tires....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 64,922
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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Oldie but goodie..sadly gone now..1982 Mercian Olympic finished in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 64,922
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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Happy Spring! Ross Signature Touring in Illusion Green Metallic...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 655
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Definitely fillet brazed..nice frame

Definitely fillet brazed..nice frame
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,556,156
Posted By mtbikerjohn

According to Marino,the newer models are using...

According to Marino,the newer models are using Reynolds tubesets..Definitely a downcountry frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 261
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Wheels Mfg. has English thread bottom brackets to...

Wheels Mfg. has English thread bottom brackets to fit a Praxis crankset. I had the opposite problem..trying to find an Italian threaded bottom bracket that fits the Praxis spindle dimensions (30-28...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 684
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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I did a wrap of paracord..never know when you might need some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,593
Posted By mtbikerjohn

There are a couple of wheel building/sales groups...

There are a couple of wheel building/sales groups on Facebook that might be a better place to ask.. Good luck..John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 40,372
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 05:00 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 40,372
Posted By mtbikerjohn

What bars are you using?

What bars are you using?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Oh man that is awesome!

Oh man that is awesome!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 818
Posted By mtbikerjohn

You have an 11/8" headset.You have a treadless...

You have an 11/8" headset.You have a treadless stem that size...your bar size is 26.0
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 18,609
Posted By mtbikerjohn

I had a pair of those mountaineer glasses!:thumb:

I had a pair of those mountaineer glasses!:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,888
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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I mounted mine down on the shifter boss.I don't have a problem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,241
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Thanks..It was a bit overtightened.. I backed off...

Thanks..It was a bit overtightened.. I backed off on the bolt and used some carbon paste on the seat post to keep it from slipping. The frame calls for a 27.2 post, which that Nitto post is...The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,241
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,556,156
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Rocky Mountain Hammer? Doesn't say in ad..John

Rocky Mountain Hammer? Doesn't say in ad..John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 19,199
Posted By mtbikerjohn

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/396x268/durango_and_silverton_1_copy_19c69e528c3c671c605ad7c8189db4ede23d72ec.jpg
Yep I agree about steam trains...That is yours truly in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By mtbikerjohn

You should post this on the Paceline forum...Mr....

You should post this on the Paceline forum...Mr. Kirk posts there pretty often...He does fine work...:love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2,624
Views: 686,877
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Awesome! Thank you...John

Awesome! Thank you...John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 04:21 AM
Replies: 2,624
Views: 686,877
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Which Nitto handlebars are you using?

Which Nitto handlebars are you using?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,107
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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Mr. Pink agrees with you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,883
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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Here is mine mounted that way. I'm now using it with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-30-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,168
Posted By mtbikerjohn

No idea now of what you could get for it, but its...

No idea now of what you could get for it, but its a very nice build and would clean up nicely.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-26-23, 03:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Very nice...

Very nice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By mtbikerjohn

That was the one I was talking about. I forgot to...

That was the one I was talking about. I forgot to add the link..duh!...Thanks John D. Thompson!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Posted By mtbikerjohn

There were these,but really,I'm pretty sure they...

There were these,but really,I'm pretty sure they sucked..Shimano didn't really get into disc brakes until they developed the XT & XTR hydro brakes..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,556,156
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure if it was one...

Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure if it was one of his or not..John
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-20-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,195
Posted By mtbikerjohn

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This is my 1981 Signature Touring,made during the Tom Kellogg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,556,156
Posted By mtbikerjohn

If it's the Sterling I'm thinking often it's...

If it's the Sterling I'm thinking often it's really a Bilenky...I had a Sterling mountain bike circa 1984 from him...went to his tiny shop (then..) in Philly and rode it home to Bucks County...John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,556,156
Posted By mtbikerjohn

That's a deal right there...That dent isn't too...

That's a deal right there...That dent isn't too bad and can be fixed... They are wrong about it being 501..looks like a 531 decal..John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,914
Posted By mtbikerjohn

That is pretty much my drivetrain that I used...

That is pretty much my drivetrain that I used when I built up my Ross. I used Grand Cru brakes because I needed mid reach on that frame..Pretty sold drivetrain combination..John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,556,156
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Looks like a Brooks Pro from what I can tell from...

Looks like a Brooks Pro from what I can tell from the picture...John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 05:44 AM
Replies: 1,785
Views: 250,700
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Silverton is an awesome town! When I worked for...

Silverton is an awesome town! When I worked for the D&SNGRR, I would load my bike onto a boxcar, ride the train to Silverton,then spend all day exploring..John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,210
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Hannah Montana..

Hannah Montana..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,689
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Velomine used to sell Levin alloy headsets..they...

Velomine used to sell Levin alloy headsets..they still might carry them...Retrogression,also. I have one installed on my Ross Signature frame...John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By mtbikerjohn

I think its either a 2 or 2.5mm..John

I think its either a 2 or 2.5mm..John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,918
Posted By mtbikerjohn

I've run into the issue you described for using...

I've run into the issue you described for using the Dura Ace 7800 calipers on my 1979 710 frame. Back brake fits normally set as short reach. The front brake I did the Jtek bolt conversion and used...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-01-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By mtbikerjohn

That is really pretty...

That is really pretty...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-30-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 823
Posted By mtbikerjohn

My excuse is a wife in graduate school...I'd love...

My excuse is a wife in graduate school...I'd love to just be able to ride that bike once, just to experience what its like..
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-30-23, 04:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 823
Posted By mtbikerjohn

Smile Oh man, that is awesome!....Must resist! MUST...

Oh man, that is awesome!....Must resist! MUST RESIST!!
Forum: Touring
06-28-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,390
Posted By mtbikerjohn

If I recall correctly, the seals and o-rings used...

If I recall correctly, the seals and o-rings used in a Dot 4 brakes are different materials than those used in a mineral spirit brake..The mineral spirits seals would literally dissolve in DOT fluid,...
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