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02-17-24, 04:17 PM
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Posted By Bikedued

I just hit the saddle with some black shoe dye....

I just hit the saddle with some black shoe dye. Instantly transformed!!
02-17-24, 03:54 PM
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Views: 3,100,778
Posted By Bikedued

Amazing how much tires alone made this much...

Amazing how much tires alone made this much difference! I haven't had a chance to start on any real bike projects lately, because we're going into that stupid almost spring weather pattern. It's nice...
02-16-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

I remember a lot of them had French bars on them...

I remember a lot of them had French bars on them too, like smaller than 25.4 clamp. I used to have one of those bars in OS and it had like a champagne colored anodizing but I could never find a stem...
02-15-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9,028
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Posted By Bikedued

I would think all of them would be too new for a...

I would think all of them would be too new for a tire that small. just don't buy all of them I may buy another set tonight. Most of my old vintage skin walls have now rotted on me. Got to get four or...
02-15-24, 04:11 PM
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Views: 3,100,778
Posted By Bikedued

eBay a dealer called unbroken chain.

eBay a dealer called unbroken chain.
02-15-24, 12:52 PM
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Views: 3,100,778
Posted By Bikedued

Tires came in for the Terra XT. Thank god they're...

Tires came in for the Terra XT. Thank god they're not gum walls. The whole package only weighed 2 lb so at least they'll look the part and don't weigh a ton. Kenda K850. Practically the last brand...
02-12-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 579
Posted By Bikedued

I was kind of wondering what the hell that was...

I was kind of wondering what the hell that was myself?
02-11-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7,673
Views: 903,285
Posted By Bikedued

Panaracer still makes the Pasela with flat...

Panaracer still makes the Pasela with flat protection in both 700 and 27 inch. I've ordered both in the last month. The ride like a cloud and very nice handling. The big blue logo is kind of ugly on...
02-10-24, 07:17 PM
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Posted By Bikedued

It has to be a decent manufacturer no matter who...

It has to be a decent manufacturer no matter who it was. The lug points are filed down. Not as much as say an Italian road bike, but still. It also has three water bottle mounts. Hardly anyone did...
02-10-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 579
Posted By Bikedued

$75 I think? Can't though. Just spent twice as...

$75 I think? Can't though. Just spent twice as much for an 83 Nashbar Terra XT.
02-09-24, 08:35 PM
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Posted By Bikedued

I picked up some chromed bullmoose goodness this...

I picked up some chromed bullmoose goodness this evening. Deerhead XT, Kashimax leather saddle, high flange
Shimano hubs Araya single wall rims with the directional dimples, Suntour XC bear traps,...
02-08-24, 11:40 PM
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Views: 579
Posted By Bikedued

Sturmer??

Some seller has a Sturmer road bike for sale. Appears to have chrome lugs, but not fancy chrome lugs. Says Sturmer on top and down tubes. sidepull brakes, Brooks saddle, drop bars, single right
side...
02-08-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
Posted By Bikedued

Deore DX is good stuff. One of my all time...

Deore DX is good stuff. One of my all time favorite derailleurs, right behind Cyclone M-II.
02-08-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

So far. Haven't had time to do anything except...

So far. Haven't had time to do anything except get the ugly tires off, and swap the saddle. Still in mockup stage. Bars have to go, as they're racing style Giro De Italia, and I've never liked them,...
02-07-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

Ahhh, I tend to like my Treks older than 85......

Ahhh, I tend to like my Treks older than 85... black 1979 510, taupe1984 520, and now the grey/black 1983 720. The black 510 I have the most miles on. It's freaking magic on wheels!! LOVE it deeply,...
02-07-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

I'm not sure what this means. Does it mean that...

I'm not sure what this means. Does it mean that the head tube and the head tube lugs are the same piece or what?
02-07-24, 01:37 PM
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Views: 903,285
Posted By Bikedued

Working on this currently. Did a 2.4" tire check....

Working on this currently. Did a 2.4" tire check. Yep, they fit fine. Stock was 2.1". Definitely a shorter stem this weekend. Looks ridiculous ATM.,,,,BD...
02-07-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 9,160
Posted By Bikedued

There used to be a brand of automotive belts that...

There used to be a brand of automotive belts that said to shut off engine as step one on the instructions.,,,,BD
02-06-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 9,160
Posted By Bikedued

Why can't bicycles stand up by themselves?...

Why can't bicycles stand up by themselves? Because they're two tired.
02-05-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,960
Posted By Bikedued

I just found matching sets of tires in 24 and 26...

I just found matching sets of tires in 24 and 26 on Amazon, but they are black wall and have to be ordered in sets of two 26 in and two 24 in but they are $35 a set. I cannot attest to the quality of...
02-05-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,960
Posted By Bikedued

And it's a good reminder for me to get my 26/24...

And it's a good reminder for me to get my 26/24 SM600 done. I went as far as ordering a new rhino light rear wheel back when they were still available but I never did find a hub with the correct...
02-05-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

Welp, sadly I'm going to have to change the bars...

Welp, sadly I'm going to have to change the bars on this thing. I had forgotten how much I hate Cinelli Giro De Italia bars. I have a set of Maes bend Grand Cru bars on my 84 520, I guess those will...
02-05-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 83,072
Views: 14,040,137
Posted By Bikedued

I'd have drop bars on that thing in less than a...

I'd have drop bars on that thing in less than a week, hehe
02-05-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 83,072
Views: 14,040,137
Posted By Bikedued

Damn except for the yellowing of the spoke...

Damn except for the yellowing of the spoke protector I would guess that was unpacked from the box yesterday. Just crazy clean!,,,,BD
02-05-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By Bikedued

I'm guessing you're one of those people that are...

I'm guessing you're one of those people that are so self-important that they have to have the last word every single time. Do me a favor and prove me wrong.
02-05-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By Bikedued

Damn you do love to run at the mouth don't you....

Damn you do love to run at the mouth don't you. That must be exhausting. At least you didn't tell me about your delicious Thai food, lol. Good day sir.
02-05-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By Bikedued

Just shut up already.... Everyone else understood...

Just shut up already.... Everyone else understood it apparently, and you acted like you were so confused, so I attempted to change the wording to appease your confusion, which only seemed to confuse...
02-04-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By Bikedued

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02-04-24, 08:44 AM
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02-04-24, 08:36 AM
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02-04-24, 07:33 AM
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02-03-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

I had a Miata 1000 and I had to ride it with 32's...

I had a Miata 1000 and I had to ride it with 32's and aired down to get a decent ride out of it. It was harsh unless fully loaded I imagine. I sold it about the time I got done with the refurb.
02-03-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

I only had a little time this evening to take...

I only had a little time this evening to take that horrible big honking hybrid saddle off, installed my honey B.17, And got the tires seated with a little soapy water. Fabulous ride, and...
02-03-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 586
Posted By Bikedued

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02-02-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

They probably just got some paint the wrong color...

They probably just got some paint the wrong color and said well what the hell shoot it.
02-02-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

I have a taupe 520 from 84 and it's like the...

I have a taupe 520 from 84 and it's like the color of a cardboard box with metallic flakes?
02-02-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 83,072
Views: 14,040,137
Posted By Bikedued

What is it with all the Vent Noir's popping up...

What is it with all the Vent Noir's popping up lately. I'd actually be upset if any of them fit me but wow. I went from never seeing one for sale or barely even on the internet and now two or three...
02-02-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

Vintage-Trek lists one color, dark pewter. I...

Vintage-Trek lists one color, dark pewter. I guess some got a lighter batch..? That color name kind of describes both colors.. Oh well, it is the color it is, regardless of specs.
02-01-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

Nice looking ride. Curious that mine is so much...

Nice looking ride. Curious that mine is so much lighter in color. I guess they varied during the years of production?

Does anyone know where to get the seat tube decals now that Velocals is gone?...
02-01-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

I had a Miyata 1000 in the past, and it felt like...

I had a Miyata 1000 in the past, and it felt like this weight with fat tires, front and rear racks, and SKB fenders. This has a rear rack, now that most of the accessories are off. Well see
as I...
02-01-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 667,590
Posted By Bikedued

I guess a lot of you know of my stroke of luck...

I guess a lot of you know of my stroke of luck finding a 720 that fits me perfectly. When it's all pretty again, I WILL be posting it here. It won't be VERY different, but that ridiculous saddle will...
02-01-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

Somebody DID put a horrible upright saddle and...

Somebody DID put a horrible upright saddle and cheapest 27" tire at the bike shop tires on it, probably ten years ago... They did a shabby job of it too, since the bead on the rear tire isn't fully...
02-01-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

I'm going to go by feel mainly. They will still...

I'm going to go by feel mainly. They will still do the forever spin, so they can't be too horrible. I have not even had a chance to dismount the wheels yet.
01-31-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,960
Posted By Bikedued

I have a similar H series that I never got past...

I have a similar H series that I never got past the mockup stage on. It's going to be a fendered touring style. It's even the same color green. I think it is the previous decal style to yours, and...
01-31-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

That'd be the one,. Thanks.

That'd be the one,. Thanks.
01-31-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

No info whatsoever obtained from knowing what is...

No info whatsoever obtained from knowing what is stamped, sigh... Stamped as follows. " B SCE109 USA " Annoying at best... Maybe the drive side has more info? SCE109 almost sounds like a bearing ID...
01-31-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

I just now noticed there are letters stamped in...

I just now noticed there are letters stamped in that ring around the BB spindle. Cleaning that should reveal who made it.
01-31-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

One and a quarters with fenders should be fine...

One and a quarters with fenders should be fine with me. I tend to like touring bikes not splattering me with wet mud and water from the road so yeah. It does have 27 in competition super champion...
01-31-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,163
Posted By Bikedued

I cannot wait to get rid of that god-awful saddle...

I cannot wait to get rid of that god-awful saddle and that foam bar padding.
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