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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,086,213
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Great ride

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I had a wonderful morning. Preiarie Dogs, horses, a beach, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Thanks, I really like it! I just started riding...

Thanks, I really like it! I just started riding again a couple of months ago. I had been a runner but have been sitting around getting fat. I thought it would be a good idea to go for a run, but my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By fast_eddie_72

All fixed! Thank you all so much for your help. I...

All fixed! Thank you all so much for your help. I had to fiddle with it for 15 or 20 minutes, but the hump is gone.

Yes, the wheel could use some work, and I'll get to that, but it wasn't causing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-19, 08:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By fast_eddie_72

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Yes, it's my late 70s Gitane.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-19, 10:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Yeah, I just looked for this and I think you're...

Yeah, I just looked for this and I think you're right. In fact, it jumps around quite a bit, but is up considerably where the hump is. Okay. I'll have at it again.

Thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-19, 10:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Maybe this will help. It may very well be that...

Maybe this will help. It may very well be that I'm just doing something stupid. Wouldn't be the first time. But thank you for helping me figure out what it is.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-19, 09:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Thanks Tim, That's exactly what I did this...

Thanks Tim,

That's exactly what I did this afternoon. The spot moved with the tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-19, 09:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Thanks everyone. Obviously I'm far from an...

Thanks everyone. Obviously I'm far from an expert, but I'll look at it tomorrow and try to follow some of the advice here. Thanks!



Or a video I think.

It's not the wheel. The rim looks just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Golly, thanks for the helpful reply.

Golly, thanks for the helpful reply.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-19, 07:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,266
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Out of round tires?

So I've been fixing up my bike and really enjoying riding it. But it's had this "ka-thunk, ka-thunk" when I ride. Like a lump in the rear tire. I assumed I had twisted the tube or something, so...
Forum: Introductions
07-29-19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,442
Posted By fast_eddie_72

I just started fixing up bikes myself and have...

I just started fixing up bikes myself and have found regular maintenance stuff fairly easy and very rewarding. Good luck with the project!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,086,213
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Best ride yet!

I did 18 miles today! From my house in West Denver out to the top of the Bear Creek Dam....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! My lack of...

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! My lack of experience is showing. It's not like the one other bike I've worked on, so I didn't figure it out. lol Took longer to type this than it took to adjust the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Panasonic Thrift Store Rescue

My son has been borrowing my Gitane more and more, so I asked him if he wanted a bike and he said sure. So I've been on the lookout for another road bike. Came home with a Panasonic Tiring Deluxe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-19, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Thank you guys. Yes, it needs all the items you...

Thank you guys. Yes, it needs all the items you suggested. The freewheel didn't really "freewheel" all that great when I got it. It worked itself out with some use, but I know there's gunked up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-19, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Follow up!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-19, 03:09 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 83,050
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Those wingnuts are awesome! Dang.

Those wingnuts are awesome! Dang.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-19, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Thank you guys. I'm learning just from the...

Thank you guys. I'm learning just from the comments. I didn't know there were "low flange" and "high flange" hubs. Now that you mention it, they do look cool! lol

I did some research and as near...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Yeah, I think it will be good to learn on....

Yeah, I think it will be good to learn on. Everything works, and I can ride it just fine, but it seems like the gears are noisy. Not sure if it needs a chain or just adjustment. But it doesn't sound...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Another "new" bike

Thank you all for the info on my curb find Peugeot. I really, really like that bike. But now that it's up and running... It's just too big for me. I can barely stand on tip toes over the top tube. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 09:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Tubes and tires got here a day early. It's up and...

Tubes and tires got here a day early. It's up and running! Just took it up and down the street a couple of times. Everything seems to work fine! I think it needs brake pads. I'm guessing the rubber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 04:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

I was looking at it the other day and thinking...

I was looking at it the other day and thinking about flipping them over and wrapping them. It would give it a little bit of a drop and I think it would look cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Well, I can't be certain, but I believe they are...

Well, I can't be certain, but I believe they are original. If you look at the 1985 Catalog, you can see what seems to be a P9 ladies model with the upright bars. So while they don't show this exact...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 02:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

For grips? Just foam grips from eBay for now. I...

For grips? Just foam grips from eBay for now. I just want to get it up and running. I can upgrade stuff later if I want to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

They get here on Thursday!

They get here on Thursday!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

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Almost there. Tubes and tires come on Tuesday!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-19, 11:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,655
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Second that. Very cool bikes too.

Second that. Very cool bikes too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-19, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,541
Posted By fast_eddie_72

It's a beauty!

It's a beauty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Oh, dang, that looks good! Looks like burgers on...

Oh, dang, that looks good! Looks like burgers on the menu at our house tonight. lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-19, 11:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

You bet! We'll make it happen. Well, my...

You bet! We'll make it happen.

Well, my friends came through with a wheel. Looks like I'll be up and running as soon as tubes and tires get here next week. Yeah!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-19, 11:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Thanks Bill! I will take you up on that when I...

Thanks Bill! I will take you up on that when I can. Appreciate it!



Yes, thank you! Duh. I can't believe it was that easy and I missed it.



And that's exactly what it is!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-19, 09:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

My level of fitness is shockingly poor right now....

My level of fitness is shockingly poor right now. It would have to be a very short, slow ride. lol It's hard to imagine that I was kinda fit five years ago. Now I'm up to, like, 215 lbs. I get winded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-19, 09:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Wow, what a great group! Thanks everyone! ...

Wow, what a great group! Thanks everyone!

I'll follow up on a few of these posts over the weekend, but for now, I did find the old tagger on the bottom and it is indeed a P9. Thanks! I think I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-19, 06:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Thanks Everyone, Jetboy, lived there 15...

Thanks Everyone,

Jetboy, lived there 15 years ago. I'm in Denver now. But thanks for the offer! A couple of friends of mine are pretty sure they have something that will work. Yeah, I just want it...
Forum: Introductions
04-18-19, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By fast_eddie_72

I lived in Albany for about 10 years. I miss it...

I lived in Albany for about 10 years. I miss it sometimes. Should be a great place for biking!
Forum: Introductions
04-18-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Hey from Denver

Hey All,

I rode a lot back in the 90s when I was a much younger and thinner man. I had a cheap Ross bike. It was nothing special, but I rode the heck out of that thing. Of course, as many of these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Yeah, no worries, totally understand! I'll poke...

Yeah, no worries, totally understand! I'll poke around tonight and see what there is to see. I'll post up the pics when I can.

Thanks!

Ed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-19, 04:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,456
Posted By fast_eddie_72

Vintage Peugeot find

Hi All,

I haven't ridden in years, but started looking for a bike. I didn't want to spend a lot, so I was looking at thrift stores and yard sales. Then, last night, I found this cool old Peugeot...
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