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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,243
Posted By vmizera

Though appearing in the Trek 1983 catalog as a 27...

Though appearing in the Trek 1983 catalog as a 27 inch with cantilevers, this Trek 720
was purchased in 1982 at Northford Cycles, North Branford, CT.
The serial number confirms date of manufacture....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 05:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,243
Posted By vmizera

Original owner of 1982 Trek 720, serial number...

Original owner of 1982 Trek 720, serial number 040291.

Over the years it has been through several iterations.


Came with 27 inch/ 630 mm wheels. Changed to 700c/ 622mm wheels

when 27/630's...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,732
Posted By vmizera

Did this to our 2003 Primera. Involved new fork...

Did this to our 2003 Primera. Involved new fork and changing over to 650B/ISO 584 wheels.
Able to run 45mm wide tires now. Running Sturmey Archer XL drum brake in front, disc
in rear. Fork will...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-04-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,923
Posted By vmizera

Another vote for the conversion. Went from...

Another vote for the conversion. Went from maximum 30mm with fenders to 43mm with fenders on Co-Motion Primera.
WOW, what a difference! Along the way, also swapped out fork for one with more offset....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,832
Posted By vmizera

Original owner of a 1982 Trek 720. Still my daily...

Original owner of a 1982 Trek 720. Still my daily driver. At 5'9", 1.75m, the 22in/56cm frame fits fine.

Had 27 inch/ISO 630 rims with cantilevers. Maximum tire width with fenders was 28mm.
...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By vmizera

The Neos Villagers are fine down to about...

The Neos Villagers are fine down to about freezing. Vapor will condense on the inside due to the
waterproof coating. Wool socks will keep the condensation from chilling your feet.

I have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-20-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,519
Posted By vmizera

Swapped original forks for ones with more offset....

Swapped original forks for ones with more offset. Also went from 700c to 650b.
Resulted in much improved low speed handling.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-19, 05:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,519
Posted By vmizera

E-bike geometry

Was looking at the Trek Verve+ 2 and its frame geometry. Holy cow!
68.5 degree head tube, 95mm of trail and a whopping 33mm of wheel flop.
Is there something about e-bikes that lend themselves to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-19, 06:38 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,084
Posted By vmizera

Ran into this exact problem when building SA 90mm...

Ran into this exact problem when building SA 90mm XL-FD wheel on ISO 584 rim.
Originally laced cross-3; spoke angle was too acute resulting in bend at spoke-nipple
junction. Re-laced cross-2, no...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-13-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,438
Posted By vmizera

Is this the "official Amtrak" bike box that you...

Is this the "official Amtrak" bike box that you used, the one that measures
70x41x8.5? If so, did you have to remove both wheels in order to get it
in?

Also, are you planning to be using Amtrak...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-13-19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 26,039
Posted By vmizera

Running 650x42 (actual width) Marathons...

Running 650x42 (actual width) Marathons (GreenGuard) on 650B conversion tandem.
One reason for conversion was to be able to use wider tires on gravel. BIG difference going
from 700X32; more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-19, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,196
Posted By vmizera

Had same thing happen to SA X-FD on my commuter....

Had same thing happen to SA X-FD on my commuter. Clip rotted away, but this was after thousands of miles.
Tried temp repair with hose clamp. Did NOT work out. Too much space between outer face of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-19, 06:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,846
Posted By vmizera

Have been using this model for over thirty years....

Have been using this model for over thirty years. Always meant to upgrade to a Park.
However, for the two or three times a year that it is used, it has more than sufficed.
Buy it.
Forum: Commuting
07-05-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,862
Posted By vmizera

Been using 70mm front and rear drum hubs on...

Been using 70mm front and rear drum hubs on commuter bike.
Do about 5000 miles a year on them.
Stops consistently in all sorts of weather.
Using Marathon Plus tires; heavy, but bulletproof.
...
Forum: Touring
04-14-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,968
Posted By vmizera

Year-round cycle commuter in temps ranging from...

Year-round cycle commuter in temps ranging from 0F/18C to 100F/38C.
Brynje wool blend mesh in tank top for summer and long sleeve in winter works just fine.
Hand wash when needed. Dries overnight....
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-07-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,056
Posted By vmizera

Hard to find in USA, but two pairs of Buffalo...

Hard to find in USA, but two pairs of Buffalo pertex and pile mitts kept my hands very comfortably warm
commuting 16Miles/25K during the recent polar vortex; 0F/-18C. These are windproof yet they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-18, 07:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,260
Posted By vmizera

I've actually done what you're wondering about to...

I've actually done what you're wondering about to a bike very similar to your Miyata 1000. My bike is a 1982 Trek 720, bought new 37 years ago and my daily driver since.

Originally a 27 inch...
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