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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-18, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,797
Posted By chris93263

1969 Raleigh Record

what’s it worth? Going to check it out today. Seller wants $75. He has owned it since 75, and it have been brush painted.

His description: This bike would be great to turn into a "fixie" or to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-18, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By chris93263

Thanks. that's a sweet website for newbies.

Thanks. that's a sweet website for newbies.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-18, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,903
Posted By chris93263

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1152x864/fixie_mystery_bike_118705f053835ae9ec83c14de1a42b57b85c572b.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-18, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,903
Posted By chris93263

Here I am... 250lbs 6' tall. I have three bikes....

Here I am... 250lbs 6' tall. I have three bikes. a 1977 Nishiki International, a 90s? StumpJumper, and a mystery fixie. I've been riding about 50 miles a week
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-18, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By chris93263

I noticed that when I adjusted them. when I got...

I noticed that when I adjusted them. when I got it, the brake pads were vertical. I had to do some fanangling to get them to this point. I'm a car guy who is learning the bike thing. how would I go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-18, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By chris93263

super custom deluxe pedalglide automatic single...

super custom deluxe pedalglide automatic single gear race ready green people eating machine
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By chris93263

Beautiful bike. Great job. Thanks for sharing. It...

Beautiful bike. Great job. Thanks for sharing. It may inspire me to swap these wheels over to a quality frame that fits me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-18, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By chris93263

that’s what I’m thinking too.

that’s what I’m thinking too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-18, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By chris93263

I was thinking it was a POS frame. I saw the crap...

I was thinking it was a POS frame. I saw the crap plate DOs. They were just so adamant about it being a nice bike. Lol. They wanted $100. I just told them it was worth $50 to me. Take it or leave it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-18, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By chris93263

Help identifying frame

i picked this up from a yard sale at a multi-million dollar house. The owner said the frame was a custom and/or something that starts with an M like Murphy or Murray. He kept saying Murphy, but he...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-01-18, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,403
Posted By chris93263

how's your progress going? have you made a...

how's your progress going? have you made a decision? if so, how's the bike holding up? if you still have shin splint issues, lay down and flex your shins for five minutes. this should make your foot...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-18, 11:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By chris93263

when I said "Thanks for this. I'll look into...

when I said "Thanks for this. I'll look into it.", I was trying to quote JohnJ80
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-18, 11:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By chris93263

Lots of conflict here. wow, I feel important....

Lots of conflict here. wow, I feel important. it's like I have a team of experts arguing over the best way to make me faster. all joking aside, I appreciate your help.



I agree. The more I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-18, 03:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By chris93263

YOINK! haha we'll see.

YOINK! haha we'll see.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-18, 07:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By chris93263

I just got back from a quick 5 mile ride. I...

I just got back from a quick 5 mile ride. I didn’t have any numbness. It seems moving the handle bars was the truck. I can put my hands on the hoods and alternate to the drops. Also, I’m focusing on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-18, 10:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By chris93263

well... I got antsy and read the links from...

well... I got antsy and read the links from carbonfiberboy. I set the bars flat to the ground, and I actually needed to LOWER the seat to get my legs to the right length. Then I noticed I had too...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By chris93263

Thanks everyone. Lots to digest here. I've never...

Thanks everyone. Lots to digest here. I've never had a bike with these style handlebars. I'll focus on some of the tips above on my ride tomorrow and see what makes sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By chris93263

I’ve never put my hands there since the brake...

I’ve never put my hands there since the brake line comes out the back.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By chris93263

I generally ride with my hands on the drops or...

I generally ride with my hands on the drops or the tops. The tops are mostly for when my hand goes numb or I want to sit up and rest.

I have not had a bike fit. What could be adjusted besides the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,184
Posted By chris93263

Hand Numbness - Do I Need Aerobars?

Hello Ladies and Gents, I’m new to road cycling. My hands go numb after about 5 miles. My right (dominant) hand in particular. It gets to the point where I can barely feel/find the brake....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,135,652
Posted By chris93263

I'm new here, but I can already tell who the...

I'm new here, but I can already tell who the experts are. Thanks for the information. Do you know anything about the CrMo frame? is that real?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,135,652
Posted By chris93263

Here's my contribution. It's a very original...

Here's my contribution. It's a very original specimen of a 1976 Nishiki International with a chrome moly frame. I'm new to this vintage bike game. I don't know what a double butt is, so I don't know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By chris93263

Thanks. That’s great to hear. I was asking if...

Thanks. That’s great to hear. I was asking if chrome moly was normal frame material. How do you find Tange type?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-18, 11:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By chris93263

Is it normal for these old bikes to be made out...

Is it normal for these old bikes to be made out of CrMo? I thought that was too high end for this level of bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-18, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By chris93263

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/02be54f8_00e3_4d7a_a3c9_9dc27c24b6e1_55ae1d34cb12e078dbe716f0b9337e9735714bb6.jpeghttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-18, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By chris93263

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/12770d80_9047_4993_bb5f_f302dc333a7a_c8f1a0d371a731e82b564e0330cbd49d0689b153.jpeghttps://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/...
Forum: Southern California
05-23-18, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Posted By chris93263

Thanks for being a voice of reason. People like...

Thanks for being a voice of reason. People like me need people like you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-18, 06:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By chris93263

The bike is back from the LBS. It looks really...

The bike is back from the LBS. It looks really good with the brown lizard skin tape and matching saddle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-18, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,179
Posted By chris93263

Sweet ride

Sweet ride
Forum: Southern California
05-22-18, 09:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,235
Posted By chris93263

that's why police shouldn't patrol. they should...

that's why police shouldn't patrol. they should act like other emergency services. we'll call you when we need you.
Forum: Southern California
05-22-18, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Posted By chris93263

I live in Newport. Where are you staying? Call me...

I live in Newport. Where are you staying? Call me immature, but I love to hit the oceanside bike path around 30th street and see how fast I can go because there is a RADAR that tells you your speed....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-21-18, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,596
Posted By chris93263

is that the one for sale in Seal Beach? I just...

is that the one for sale in Seal Beach? I just picked one up for $70 on CL. No original paperwork though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-18, 11:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By chris93263

Thanks for the tips. I mainly took the bike in to...

Thanks for the tips. I mainly took the bike in to check the wheels and adjust the brakes, but the LBS (thecyclist,com) told me what all was included in a tune up, and I thought it was a great deal. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-18, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By chris93263

I replaced the rear tube and tire and took the...

I replaced the rear tube and tire and took the bike to the LBS for a tune up. The mechanic said the wheels seem to be pretty good, but he would true them if necessary. they're going to go through the...
Forum: Introductions
05-12-18, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By chris93263

Hi, as others have said, read the sticky.

Hi, as others have said, read the sticky.
Forum: Introductions
05-12-18, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 877
Posted By chris93263

Hello that’s a sweet name.

Hello that’s a sweet name.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-18, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By chris93263

Wow, I didn’t even know you could fix a wheel...

Wow, I didn’t even know you could fix a wheel like that. Thanks! I gotta get my post count up before I can post links.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-18, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By chris93263

1976 Nishiki International

I picked up this bike for $40. A friend has one, and I love it, so I found this and snagged it up. This rolls, stops, and turns but needs some TLC before it can go safely down the road.

I'm...
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