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04-11-20, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1,186
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Posted By blart

I mostly use the brakes from the "armpit" or with...

I mostly use the brakes from the "armpit" or with my index finger when my hands are a little further out.
04-10-20, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 392,626
Posted By blart

I like them on a more upright build like this...

I like them on a more upright build like this one. They are somewhere between an upright bar and a drop bar. To me they seem more functional than a riser/flat bar but more limited than a drop bar....
04-06-20, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By blart

I don't have any tips but I have successfully...

I don't have any tips but I have successfully mounted that tire on that same rim so I know it is possible.
04-05-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 392,626
Posted By blart

Thank you! Thanks! I wish! I'm...

Thank you!



Thanks! I wish! I'm currently hunkered down in Michigan with a newborn baby and our family. A lot of great memories on Bainbridge, though.
04-05-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,186
Views: 392,626
Posted By blart

Originally posted this build in the drop bar...

Originally posted this build in the drop bar conversion thread as it was originally drop bar conversion. I did not know this thread existed and it fits much better here:

1987 Specialized "Street...
01-31-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,665
Posted By blart

That looks awesome! I have been considering...

That looks awesome! I have been considering getting similar cream cruiser tires for my 1987 specialized street stomper.

I got around to converting to moustache bars. I had to go with a dirt drop...
11-24-19, 07:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,227
Posted By blart

The one kitty corner from the Eastside? Used to...

The one kitty corner from the Eastside? Used to live in Oly... worked at LNI - VERY BRIEFLY - but loved riding my bike around that area.
11-18-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,691
Posted By blart

I bought a set of NOS 3x6 Accushift bar end...

I bought a set of NOS 3x6 Accushift bar end shifters from Greece on ebay years and years ago. I wonder if it is the same person?
11-13-19, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,095
Posted By blart

Wow, Bill, it is coming along great.

Wow, Bill, it is coming along great.
Forum: Great Lakes
11-05-19, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By blart

There is more info here,...

There is more info here, https://michigantrails.org/events/great-lake-to-lake-inaugural-ride/ and here:...
10-25-19, 05:17 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,665
Posted By blart

It has been a while since I've posted but this...

It has been a while since I've posted but this 1987 Street Stomper - it has gone through several changes. Here she is with Compass - now Rene Herse - Rat Trap Pass tyres:
...
12-22-18, 06:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,911
Posted By blart

Totally doable. Never rode anything more than 80...

Totally doable. Never rode anything more than 80 miles before I did it in one day this year. It's a super flat course. Don't go out too hard in the beginning and stay hydrated/fed - it can get pretty...
09-10-18, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,137
Posted By blart

This segment of the interurban is open again - in...

This segment of the interurban is open again - in case anyone was reading this and curious.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-17, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,608
Posted By blart

80s Specialized Street Stomper...one of two bikes...

80s Specialized Street Stomper...one of two bikes that I use to commute, the other is an older CAAD9.

http://i.imgur.com/ChqnC51.jpg
03-29-17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,049
Posted By blart

The sequoia is one of my dream bikes.

The sequoia is one of my dream bikes.
03-28-17, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,665
Posted By blart

Some more tweaks! ...

Some more tweaks!

http://i.imgur.com/ChqnC51.jpg

Full album here: 1987 Specialized Street Stomper - Album on Imgur (http://imgur.com/a/3X1ht)
Forum: Commuting
03-27-17, 09:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,984
Posted By blart

Costco has these black plastic takeout looking...

Costco has these black plastic takeout looking food containers...I don't know how else to describe them and I can't find them on their website...but anyway! They seal extremely well and hold a good...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-17, 06:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,549
Posted By blart

Always been a big fan of Panaracer Pasela's

Always been a big fan of Panaracer Pasela's
Forum: Commuting
01-22-17, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,608
Posted By blart

Very cool. Excited to see another KC cyclist (I...

Very cool. Excited to see another KC cyclist (I live in midtown). Hope to see you out there.
11-01-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,540
Posted By blart

Interesting set up... Brand New Nishiki...

Interesting set up...

Brand New Nishiki Racing Bike,, Shimano 105, 1980's - $300 (Mansfield) (https://springfield.craigslist.org/bik/5814566524.html)

http://i.imgur.com/QXIo7UQ.jpg
10-12-16, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By blart

I recently scored one as well. Same year. Posted...

I recently scored one as well. Same year. Posted pics in the Nishiki Serial # Database.
10-09-16, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,671
Views: 1,126,508
Posted By blart

Yeah, I'm pretty excited. I think I'm going to...

Yeah, I'm pretty excited. I think I'm going to clean her up as best I can and have fun with it until I can find a nice enough frame to match the suntour stuff. I'm having some luck on the surface...
10-09-16, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2,671
Views: 1,126,508
Posted By blart

Walking around Kansas City yesterday when someone...

Walking around Kansas City yesterday when someone had a bunch of bikes for sale for 10$ in their front lawn. I saw this beat to heck Nishiki and had to have it. It appears to be an upgraded 1977...
10-08-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15,436
Views: 4,054,038
Posted By blart

Terrible shot but for 10$ I got what appears to...

Terrible shot but for 10$ I got what appears to be a ~1980 Nishiki International. I figured I was up due to the bar end shifters but the drivetrain is also 100% suntour cyclone:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-16, 02:24 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 122,846
Posted By blart

I was under the impression that Subaru settled...

I was under the impression that Subaru settled the class action lawsuit against them for defective vehicles that did indeed consume extra oil.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 122,846
Posted By blart

I can't bring myself to purchase another Subaru...

I can't bring myself to purchase another Subaru after dealing with 00 Legacy Wagon with weeping head gaskets and then again a 2010 forester with the exact same problem. Subaru never acknowledged the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-16, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,365
Posted By blart

Saw these somewhere else the other day:...

Saw these somewhere else the other day: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X9Y2NFY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=RGPKEP5Z6W1N&coliid=I2XB7SDIMWTZEM
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,567,713
Posted By blart

Agreed

Agreed
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,331,782
Posted By blart

Actually English threaded

Actually English threaded
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-16, 12:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,358
Posted By blart

dang...these kids have nicer bikes than me...

dang...these kids have nicer bikes than me...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-16, 06:10 AM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,331,782
Posted By blart

Another BB question...2009 Caad9 6: anyone know...

Another BB question...2009 Caad9 6: anyone know if it came with the cannondale bb30 or the shimano tiagra hollowtech BB?
06-09-16, 12:48 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 20,058
Posted By blart

Same here

Same here
06-09-16, 07:52 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 20,058
Posted By blart

K College or Western?

K College or Western?
06-09-16, 05:41 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 20,058
Posted By blart

Very sad. A difficult year for this community... ...

Very sad. A difficult year for this community...

I moved away from Kalamazoo just over a year ago, but have fond memories of biking North Westnedge and then D Avenue. I'm even having my wedding...
06-08-16, 07:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,642
Posted By blart

I'm from Kalamazoo. Really tragic stuff.

I'm from Kalamazoo. Really tragic stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-16, 09:09 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,909
Posted By blart

Meh. Hydration. Who needs it?

Meh. Hydration. Who needs it?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-16, 08:32 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,909
Posted By blart

If you already know that you don't want to buy a...

If you already know that you don't want to buy a jersey, then why did you post a thread asking if should get one?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-16, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,331,782
Posted By blart

\ I'm trying to think of ways to make it...

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I'm trying to think of ways to make it un-tidy, actually! I think my first upgrade is going to be off of the stock(6, 7 years old?!) Zaffiros to gumwalls...either Masters or Ruffy Tuffys-...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-16, 05:22 AM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,331,782
Posted By blart

Yup

Yup
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,331,782
Posted By blart

Granted, it's 9sp Tiagra. Still, my first CAAD: ...

Granted, it's 9sp Tiagra. Still, my first CAAD:

http://i.imgur.com/G1KOqDJ.jpg
05-24-16, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,540
Posted By blart

Ended up buying a CAAD 9 (not C&V but) for much...

Ended up buying a CAAD 9 (not C&V but) for much cheaper, but this thing was seriously piquing my roadbike interest since I moved out here (and sold my road bike): 56cm Evans Columbus EL steel tubeset...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,331,782
Posted By blart

I just grabbed a 2009 caad9 off of craigslist for...

I just grabbed a 2009 caad9 off of craigslist for 300$...I don't think the owner rode it more than once. I'll post a pic once I get the dork disk off.
05-21-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,665
Posted By blart

I'm also running the rl340s on nitto rando bars....

I'm also running the rl340s on nitto rando bars. I think there are quite a few individuals using those levers for mtb conversions.
04-01-15, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,665
Posted By blart

SamStewart I like the colors

SamStewart I like the colors
04-01-15, 10:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,846
Posted By blart

SW Michigan, here. Welcome to the state

SW Michigan, here. Welcome to the state
03-31-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,665
Posted By blart

Those are the exact tires. Thanks!

Those are the exact tires. Thanks!
03-31-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,665
Posted By blart

Finished tweaking the street stomper today: ...

Finished tweaking the street stomper today:

http://i.imgur.com/OVXb4ZT.jpg
03-30-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,179
Posted By blart

My original instincts appear to have been...

My original instincts appear to have been correct, though I appreciate all of the replies.

I tried some NOS suntour housing and cable that came with the shifters and they made a world of...
03-29-15, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,179
Posted By blart

Too much resistance when shifting up

Hey all,

I'm in the process of converting a mtb to drop bars and acquired a pair of suntour accushift 7 spd bar end shifters. I am using them in conjunction with a triple fd and a 6 spd rd. The...
03-28-15, 05:52 AM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,540
Posted By blart

I was hoping cb400bill saw that.

I was hoping cb400bill saw that.
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