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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 900
Posted By rickpaulos

Makes sense to have 2 road bikes in the 2 cities....

Makes sense to have 2 road bikes in the 2 cities. I know others that do the same. Eliminates having to travel with the bike and have it get damaged or go missing. Eliminating a twice weekly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

The Nashbar serial number is hard to read. I...

The Nashbar serial number is hard to read. I sanded it down a bit to make it more legible.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

Nashbar Road MK II Now a frame set with seat...

Nashbar Road MK II

Now a frame set with seat post & headset. Too big for me at 25"/63cm ct, ~22.5 tt
Lightweight cromo frame with forged dropouts and decent lug work.
Had Suntour Cyclone parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

ZebraKenko

Zebrakenko Blue Sky mixti 1981

fresh donation at the local bike coop. Seen bikes named after horses but is this the only one named after a Zebra? Maybe someone has a history of the name.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

Fuji Gran Tourer SE

Fuji Gran Tourer SE
Serial KI001054 (Kay - Eye - 001054)
appears to be later 1980. I only found the Gran Tourer SE in the 1980 catalog but this one is a different color from those listed and the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-11-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,202
Views: 472,243
Posted By rickpaulos

Removed the accessories from the ladies 730....

Removed the accessories from the ladies 730. Ouch, someone drilled holes in the upper downtube to install the water bottle cage. I guess they didn't notice the screws in the lower down tube. With the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-31-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1,202
Views: 472,243
Posted By rickpaulos

I got 3 more MultiTracks in July. All in good to...

I got 3 more MultiTracks in July. All in good to vg.

720 mens in my size.

730 ladies, looks barely used.

7600 aluminum, too big for me. 22"/57cm. Looks like the rear wheel is off another...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-30-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1,202
Views: 472,243
Posted By rickpaulos

Stolen ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovered!

My Trek 730 was stolen about 2 months ago. I took it out of the van to go for a ride, leaned it up against the back door of the shop, went in to wash my hands and came back out and it was gone. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,963,014
Posted By rickpaulos

"I came across this bike at a sale I bought it I...

"I came across this bike at a sale I bought it I paid like $1,000 for it it's still worth that and more I'm asking $800 for it please feel free to contact me with questions I am willing to negotiate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,963,014
Posted By rickpaulos

0012 KERT Anti gravity bike. fbm ...

0012 KERT

Anti gravity bike.

fbm



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

More photos of the 1989 Fuji Ace serial number. ...

More photos of the 1989 Fuji Ace serial number.

Looks like all the characters were stamped pretty evenly depth wise. The first 3 looks like it was a modified 3 or 8 die. Not as fully formed as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

Discovered the fork is bent on the Sekai 2700....

Discovered the fork is bent on the Sekai 2700. Steerer is 198mm which is a bit longer than all the other 23" bike forks I measured, most were about 180mm. I found a replacement on a Taiwan built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

Fuji Ace Serial F3106332 = F March Heisei 1...

Fuji Ace
Serial F3106332 = F March Heisei 1 06332 (Heisei 1 = 1989)
In post 1 of this thread under FUJI, it's broken down by groups of years. I think it some of the years follow the Heisei...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 290
Posted By rickpaulos

Identify this Teesdale built mtb?

A customer showed me his new acquisition. TET built mountain bike. It's been repainted so no original decals to be seen. Some non-bike stickers since added.
some unique features:
Chain stays...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 293
Posted By rickpaulos

Benotto Flame application?

First time I ever read the packaging on handlebar wrap. I had google eye do the translation.

Anyone ever use "flame" to make it stick?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

Fresh find. Sekai GT Deluxe 2700. Original...

Fresh find. Sekai GT Deluxe 2700.
Original owner said he got it in 1980. Serial suggests its from 1977.

Serial is 77D90103 on the bb shell. Post #1 summary is kinda vague on this brand.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,963,014
Posted By rickpaulos

yeah there is. I used this saddle when I rode...

yeah there is. I used this saddle when I rode across the USA. Great ventilation. No sweat, no chaffing, no saddle issues in 3500 miles.

black saddles and black shorts are heat magnets.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,742
Posted By rickpaulos

Old thread but another of these tandems showed up...

Old thread but another of these tandems showed up on fbm. (photo attached). The seller states it is a Double Time but the reflection in the photo makes reading the model name impossible.

Some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By rickpaulos

My original intent was to make this as oem as...

My original intent was to make this as oem as possible but now, I'm going for rare bits. No Weinman or Dia Compe or Malliard or Shimano or Schwinn as those are just too common. And who knows what was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By rickpaulos

1973/4 Bimex Tour Master with Super Olimpic / 66 brake levers?

Fixing up a Bimex Tour Master 10 speed from 1973 or 1974.
Serial number is 179 (early model or really low production)
Simplex rear derailleur is stamped 2 72
the SR Grand Silver aluminum cotter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 02:37 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 287,768
Posted By rickpaulos

Saratoga

Just acquired this Fuji Saratoga. Sorry to say the frame is bent, down tube right behind the head tube. Looks like its been well used. Brooks Pro saddle, bar end shifters. Has spare spokes on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,312
Posted By rickpaulos

I wanted to get the Varsity gold plated* but I...

I wanted to get the Varsity gold plated* but I could not find anyone to do an object as large as the bike frame so I settled for powder coat. I told them I wanted gold, they did a super chrome with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,312
Posted By rickpaulos

The 1960s fillet brass brazed models do not come...

The 1960s fillet brass brazed models do not come up for sale very often. I have two. They still demand good prices if they are in very good condition.

The EF models are every where for dirt cheap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,312
Posted By rickpaulos

I have a Continental that is half electro forged...

I have a Continental that is half electro forged and half filled brass brazed with cromo tubes and head tube. What? you say? Not your regular model, it is a 28" frame. Only made in limited numbers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 936
Posted By rickpaulos

I found this on the 2000 Litespeed catalog page...

I found this on the 2000 Litespeed catalog page 44. The 2 hole dropout and the reason.
Looking through the catalog, they use the L dropout on the right side of the mtb frames and the 2 holer on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 936
Posted By rickpaulos

I have a couple of 2000ish LiteSpeeds and they...

I have a couple of 2000ish LiteSpeeds and they don't have holes like that in the dropouts.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53675373390_bb9a3263d6_z.jpg

They both have L cutouts....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-23-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,170
Posted By rickpaulos

"gravel" is such a broad term. Gravel comes in...

"gravel" is such a broad term. Gravel comes in many sizes and materials and mixes.

The GAP is "Pea Gravel" because it's the size of peas. Limestone is relatively soft so vehicles (bikes included)...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-22-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,170
Posted By rickpaulos

I've done this twice. Pittsburg to DC in 6 days. ...

I've done this twice. Pittsburg to DC in 6 days. That seemed like rushing it as there is a lot to do along the trails.

First time with 3 others. We drove to Pittsburg. I found a hotel right next...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1,202
Views: 472,243
Posted By rickpaulos

This 730 has bubbled to the surface here. A bit...

This 730 has bubbled to the surface here. A bit rough. The main issue is both brake mounts on the fork are broken off.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53661735815_de3c1b4903_b.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,071
Posted By rickpaulos

I worked at a dealer and I had to assemble the...

I worked at a dealer and I had to assemble the early Cannondale trailers. Cannondale would put all the parts in a box. No factory assembled parts other than the metal parts riveted to the plastic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

1981 Fuji Grand SE Serial is JA008358....

1981 Fuji Grand SE

Serial is JA008358. Decodes as ???

1 year only model in the catalogs.

Just did a flat bar conversion as there is nearly zero local interest in dropped bar bikes from the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 33,537
Posted By rickpaulos

This is a Cutter Bones. Rear hub was trashed. ...

This is a Cutter Bones.
Rear hub was trashed. Space alien head badge.
Before & after photos.

Before:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51502208644_85c810b5a8_b.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 33,537
Posted By rickpaulos

Just got this today. SE Bikes Lager ss/fixie ...

Just got this today. SE Bikes Lager ss/fixie
needs some work. Welds aren't great. "Cro-Mo Seat Tube" which I assume means the rest of the frame is plain steel. Msrp $699 seems a couple hundred too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,977
Posted By rickpaulos

I only ride my beater bike to nearby sales. No...

I only ride my beater bike to nearby sales. No gas, no parking issues. Get a little exercise instead of polluting. Limits what I might bring home. Just cruise this side of town looking for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-24, 01:06 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 33,537
Posted By rickpaulos

I got this Motobecane USA Fantom Cross Uno last...

I got this Motobecane USA Fantom Cross Uno last year as a challenge project. Get the broken off seat post out of the frame. As the fbm ad shows, it was listed for nearly a year before I bought. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,071
Posted By rickpaulos

Thanks, Doug64. Now that I know what to...

Thanks, Doug64.

Now that I know what to search for I found this listing that shows the hitch.

"Also included an axle hitch and air nipple."...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,071
Posted By rickpaulos

What is it: rear axle bracket with air fitting

removed from a bike today. fitted to the rear axle, left side. The pad was on the underside of the chain stay. The round fitting is an air connection threaded into a nut that is welded to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 126,525
Posted By rickpaulos

see post #157 for a brief list. Looks like the...

see post #157 for a brief list. Looks like the numbers were just sequentially incremented over the years covered.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 126,525
Posted By rickpaulos

Motobecane Grand Jubile serial 4856562 tan...

Motobecane Grand Jubile
serial 4856562
tan with brown accents
Japan drive train. Sold the bike before I got all the component codes.
I'm guessing 1980 or 1981 for now.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

fresh find: Shogun 500 first letter is a...

fresh find:

Shogun 500
first letter is a bit mangled.
N3D5429

First guess is 1983, April make. Still need to get the date codes from the Shimano components.

What to do with this bike? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

Nishiki Colorado. 6127517 G0586 (Giant build...

Nishiki Colorado.
6127517
G0586 (Giant build May 1986)
very nice. Previous owner was killed in a motorcycle crash.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53591415497_cf84ec28cf_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,963,014
Posted By rickpaulos

From the builders estate sale?

From the builders estate sale?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,963,014
Posted By rickpaulos

Double Fury!

Double Fury!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-24, 01:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,324
Posted By rickpaulos

Have you checked in to the recall notice on the...

Have you checked in to the recall notice on the Dahons from this era? I had two Speeds, one was a recall model. Dahon will only work with a bike shop to replace the parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,052
Posted By rickpaulos

I probably assembled that exact bike. I worked...

I probably assembled that exact bike. I worked at WOB from 1972 to 1984. The third ownership (1984) was intolerable. Started out in the assembly department. We would repack the bbs in all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 324,141
Posted By rickpaulos

Not so rare. I've owned several Greenville...

Not so rare. I've owned several Greenville Schwinns. Schwinn made the mid range road bikes there in the mid to later 1980s. Circuit, Le Tour, Passage, Prelude, Premis, Super Sport, Tempo, Traveler,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-30-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,202
Views: 472,243
Posted By rickpaulos

240. I manage the local coop and personally...

240.

I manage the local coop and personally own several MultiTracks and tell shoppers it's one of the best bikes ever and one of Trek's best offerings. We get over 500 bikes donated in every year...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-29-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,808
Posted By rickpaulos

Within a few weeks of opening the new I74 bridge...

Within a few weeks of opening the new I74 bridge over the Mississippi river in the Quad Cities, a drunk driver drove across the bridge in the bike lane. Struck 3 pedestrians, 2 died. They then...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-29-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By rickpaulos

Ragbrai 2024

Hilliest route in the 51 years of the ride.
Yeah, well 1 day in the rockies is often more climbing than the entire week in Iowa.
Small towns.
shorter mileage days.
fewer riders? Lets hope so....
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-29-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,083
Posted By rickpaulos

Found it. some specs fits on a 1 1/8...

Found it.

some specs
fits on a 1 1/8 threadless fork (~28.5mm)
140mm vertical travel.
locking lever holds it securely
tiny lever releases the positioning pin
shim on the top for 1 1/8...
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