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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 294
Posted By bikemig

70s era UO 8 though the wheels, crank, and...

70s era UO 8 though the wheels, crank, and derailleurs are not original. That came with a cottered crank though so perhaps a late 70s UO 9 or 10 as those came with cotterless cranks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,269
Posted By bikemig

Well some people actually like using their C&V...

Well some people actually like using their C&V bikes for their intended use, right? Go figure.

Each of these bikes has a triple or a compact crank.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,269
Posted By bikemig

I think triples and compact cranks rock because I...

I think triples and compact cranks rock because I like riding in hills with steep grades and mountains.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,253
Posted By bikemig

I'm minus 5 this year so far but I did pick up a...

I'm minus 5 this year so far but I did pick up a bike for a friend, a 1980 Motobecane Grand Jubilee with a stuck stem for $25. Other than that the bike is in fine shape with original parts other than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 883
Views: 251,763
Posted By bikemig

1981 Raleigh Record Ace

I don't know if I've posted this bike before. This model was not sold in the US and still has the sticker of the British bike shop that originally sold it. It is a full Reynolds 531 frame and is one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By bikemig

Very cool.

Very cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By bikemig

Not that you need any enabling but this is a fine...

Not that you need any enabling but this is a fine bike. And just think, you can add it to whatever month of the year when you ask for pics of grey bikes . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By bikemig

Mondays are apparently a bit slow. Perhaps some...

Mondays are apparently a bit slow. Perhaps some BF members are at work but you are quite right that this is no excuse for not jumping at a free N + 1, :).

This is my size but fortunately I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,190
Posted By bikemig

You may be right about the rust being a real...

You may be right about the rust being a real problem (and the OP bought the bike knowing this), but this is not a mid-range model. There are a number of threads on the top end lugged Trek hybrids. If...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-14-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By bikemig

You can't post pics until you have at least 10...

You can't post pics until you have at least 10 posts (it's an anti-spam measure). You can go to introduction section and introduce yourself; that will help you get to 10.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,190
Posted By bikemig

Assuming the frame is in decent shape, you got a...

Assuming the frame is in decent shape, you got a very good deal at $60. I really like my '93 Trek 750. This is a very fine and versatile machine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By bikemig

$90 is high for that bike. The 700 series Trek...

$90 is high for that bike. The 700 series Trek hybrids should up regularly in the used market so keep looking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,190
Posted By bikemig

The bike may or may not be worth $80 but a '93...

The bike may or may not be worth $80 but a '93 lugged Trek 750 is, IMO, a desirable bike. This is a top dog hybrid bike from back in the day with a full chrome moly frame. Mine weighs 27 lbs which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,190
Posted By bikemig

I am not trying to talk the OP into buying this...

I am not trying to talk the OP into buying this bike but it is worth pointing out that this is a terrific bike. The 90s lugged Trek 750s are very similar to the 520s, Trek's top touring bike (the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,632
Posted By bikemig

I took my '83 720 across the US on a self...

I took my '83 720 across the US on a self supported tour. I was impressed with how well it handled the load.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 494
Posted By bikemig

Good looking bike (at least the fork looks...

Good looking bike (at least the fork looks great!) and a fine tire. I may have to check them out for a build I am working on.
Forum: Introductions
10-11-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 101
Posted By bikemig

Soyez le bienvenue and welcome as well.

Soyez le bienvenue and welcome as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,689
Posted By bikemig

Too few bikes but other than that looks great.

Too few bikes but other than that looks great.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-05-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By bikemig

I do like the top mount shifters with a clamp (as...

I do like the top mount shifters with a clamp (as well as the derailleurs and BB). Really nice stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 496
Posted By bikemig

Maybe the OP wants to put his 40 lb bike on a...

Maybe the OP wants to put his 40 lb bike on a diet. ;)

There are some serious climbing where the OP lives although I'm not sure I'd want to deal with a DL 1 with rod brakes in that kind of terrain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By bikemig

You might want to post this question in C&V as a...

You might want to post this question in C&V as a lot of folks there ride old British 3 speeds. Or you could just get yourself a large Carradice saddlebag with a quick release support.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,573
Posted By bikemig

I don't think anyone doubts this. The point I...

I don't think anyone doubts this. The point I made was supposed to be tongue in cheek. There are reasons to like the old ways but efficiency is not one of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,573
Posted By bikemig

I'm very happy with 3 x 7 gearing on bikes that I...

I'm very happy with 3 x 7 gearing on bikes that I take on long rides in challenging terrain. What I like about 2 x 5 is that you have to think about your gearing and likely make a few compromises.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,573
Posted By bikemig

I still haven't figured out why anyone needs more...

I still haven't figured out why anyone needs more than 2 x 5 gearing . . .

Do they still call them 10 speeds anymore, :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 986
Posted By bikemig

You are doing a great job on your Olmo. I have an...

You are doing a great job on your Olmo. I have an Olmo Gran Sport, one model below yours, from around 1960 (the hubs have a 1960 date code). Mine has a steel Magistroni crank with alloy rings. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 18,316
Posted By bikemig

You're still accepting, ahem, honorariums, right?...

You're still accepting, ahem, honorariums, right? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,339
Posted By bikemig

Beautiful bike and very nice job of restoring it....

Beautiful bike and very nice job of restoring it. I like compact cranks with a largish freewheel as well for tackling serious hills.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,206
Posted By bikemig

I have a 57 cm (center to top) Kelly green...

I have a 57 cm (center to top) Kelly green Mercier 300 with HS and BB (velo orange) (plus the appropriate decals, Reynolds 531 and Mercier headtube decals) that maybe I should let go. I also have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 12,083
Posted By bikemig

There's a lot to be said for an inexpensive...

There's a lot to be said for an inexpensive utility bike with a rack. I picked up up both these bikes second hand for not much money.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 18,316
Posted By bikemig

The Fuji S12S LTD I picked up for $60 has turned...

The Fuji S12S LTD I picked up for $60 has turned into an ace commuter that I regularly use to go to work as well as a fine lock up bike when going grocery shopping or running errands. This is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 617
Posted By bikemig

Everything else being equal, a bike with 700c...

Everything else being equal, a bike with 700c wheels would be a better choice but condition and the quality of the bike matter. There are good 27 inch tires out there from the major manufacturers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By bikemig

You will want to put up a WTB in the C&V for sale...

You will want to put up a WTB in the C&V for sale forum. Also, you can't ask for help without posting pics of your bike! That's not a rule obviously but we do like pics of old bikes.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By bikemig

Yep, PXN 10 with upspec’d shifters, shimano FD,...

Yep, PXN 10 with upspec’d shifters, shimano FD, and looks like mismatched (and non-original) wheels. This is a heck of a nice bike. I have a 1982 PXN 10 that I like a lot with Super LJ shifters. I’d...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By bikemig

Both are very square deals. GLWS

Both are very square deals. GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 392
Posted By bikemig

Cut the toe straps down so it doesn't flop...

Cut the toe straps down so it doesn't flop around; that's what the cool kids did back in the day but then who wants to cut a binda strap, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,433
Posted By bikemig

Looking forward to seeing the pictures. I'm sorry...

Looking forward to seeing the pictures. I'm sorry I missed the event. SW WI is a beautiful area and a real challenge for bike riding. Hope to make it up there next year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By bikemig

You might want to look at this first,...

You might want to look at this first, https://www.sheldonbrown.com/26.html

Which sort of 26 inch wheel do you need?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,168
Posted By bikemig

Why can't we just have a normal thread dumping on...

Why can't we just have a normal thread dumping on Grant Peterson because, you know, he's Grant Peterson.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 408
Posted By bikemig

Easy to change the gearing for a lot less than a...

Easy to change the gearing for a lot less than a new bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,891
Posted By bikemig

I've used both clipless and flat pedals...

I've used both clipless and flat pedals extensively. I'm indifferent as to the choice but then I don't race anymore. One place where flat pedals shine, IMO, is commuting. You can use any shoe you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,771
Posted By bikemig

For a 100 mile ride, I’d want to run a 28c tire;...

For a 100 mile ride, I’d want to run a 28c tire; everything else is negotiable and tweakable depending on fitness and terrain.
Forum: Introductions
09-10-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 239
Posted By bikemig

Welcome. You should post pics of your Trek Elance...

Welcome. You should post pics of your Trek Elance in the C & V forum. There's lots of love there for vintage Treks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,626
Posted By bikemig

I appreciate you posting this. Mike will be...

I appreciate you posting this. Mike will be sorely missed. I appreciated his sense of humor as well as his good taste in bikes. His posts were always worth reading.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 18,316
Posted By bikemig

The tires came in and I installed them yesterday...

The tires came in and I installed them yesterday along with the Ortlieb backroller bags. I like the Schwalbe green Marathon tires for commuting duty.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By bikemig

This, buy a good tire.

This, buy a good tire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,771
Posted By bikemig

We have little info about the bikes (condition,...

We have little info about the bikes (condition, equipment, condition, etc.). I'd focus on whether either of the bikes has the gearing you want and the tire volume that either bike can handle. Those 2...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,047
Posted By bikemig

That is what the OP wrote but there might be...

That is what the OP wrote but there might be reasons other than speed to like a drop bar bike for commuting. I like how they handle in traffic; YMMV.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-08-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By bikemig

Do you want just rims or are you open to...

Do you want just rims or are you open to wheelsets?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8,718
Views: 1,203,128
Posted By bikemig

1979 Motobecane Grand Jubilee

I picked up what I believe to be a 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubilee with a stuck stem (and crunchy hubs) last week. I have the bike outside in the yard and I'm seeing if PB blaster gets that stem loose....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8,718
Views: 1,203,128
Posted By bikemig

That's a good looking bike. I'm with you. If I...

That's a good looking bike. I'm with you. If I were to do Cino, I'd be sorely tempted to take a bike with fatter than 35c tires even if that's what all the cool kids ride.
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