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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,543
Posted By trailmix

Not 100% sure but I think the CD__ tires were...

Not 100% sure but I think the CD__ tires were made by Panaracer, aka National Tire Co, but I may be wrong.
Forum: Touring
05-08-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,232
Posted By trailmix

I looked into the Tubus racks and most of them...

I looked into the Tubus racks and most of them are painted steel, like the Surly racks. I was looking at Nitto because they are nickel plated which would last much longer than paint. The stainless...
Forum: Touring
05-04-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,790
Posted By trailmix

Talk about going from one extreme to the other! ...

Talk about going from one extreme to the other!

On one hand, the Rat Traps will provide an excellent ride with increased risk of flats and the Marathon Plus will greatly reduce the flat risk at...
Forum: Touring
05-04-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,232
Posted By trailmix

Nitto Racks?

Anybody touring with Nitto racks?

I currently am riding a Long Haul Trucker with Nice racks which are fine. I bought a second LHT when I learned that it was going to be discontinued (I prefer the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,512
Posted By trailmix

According to the seller, the shop built it up...

According to the seller, the shop built it up with whatever was lying around. Most of the components are RX100, the handlebars and seatpost are Trek branded, Syncros stem and Ultegra hubs laced up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,512
Posted By trailmix

Oh yeah, I forgot that the old Kleins used the...

Oh yeah, I forgot that the old Kleins used the press fit bottom bracket.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,512
Posted By trailmix

NOS Klein Quantum

Picked up what I believe is a 1995 Klein Quantum in unused condition. Seller said it started life as a frame that was built up in the shop where he worked and sat unsold for years. It was eventually...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-12-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By trailmix

My Bikes At Work has two QRs at an angle at the...

My Bikes At Work has two QRs at an angle at the front. This picture shows it loaded with one bike but two fit on there like a puzzle with the bars at that angle....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 621,788
Posted By trailmix

Thanks for the heads up. I think I have the same...

Thanks for the heads up. I think I have the same brakes on an 84 Trek 520 but I am not sure if they are the same model.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 621,788
Posted By trailmix

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/b7ee93bb_97b6_4254_8024_42e181ab779c_bab024323846101400ab69b2949e4d79a6a75bc7.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

Oh I certainly was not offended and I think you...

Oh I certainly was not offended and I think you are probably correct about this bike. The lugs definitely look different from other Mistral models posted on various websites but the lugs do appear to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

Why would someone go to so much trouble to make a...

Why would someone go to so much trouble to make a fake Mistral? It isn’t like they are valuable or anything. Oh well, I am going to get it road ready and ride it for a bit to see if I like it and if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

Just remembered, I also keep 4 at work

Just remembered, I also keep 4 at work
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

Just counted, 56 complete bikes and probably...

Just counted, 56 complete bikes and probably enough frames and parts to build 5 more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

According to these advertisements, appears to be...

According to these advertisements, appears to be a Mistral.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

I measured the wheelbase and it matches the 41”...

I measured the wheelbase and it matches the 41” specified for the Mistral model. Although it isn’t listed, I would assume the Special had a shorter wheelbase. Anybody happen to know the wheelbase of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 04:55 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

Like I said, I know next to nothing about...

Like I said, I know next to nothing about Holdsworth bikes but it says Mistral on the top tube. The S/N is 0322xx if that helps. Pardon my ignorance but what are the differences between a Mistral and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 04:52 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

I probably should count them?

I probably should count them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

Thanks, it definitely will need some TLC to be...

Thanks, it definitely will need some TLC to be road ready.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,913
Posted By trailmix

81? Mistral

Picked up an 81 Mistral this afternoon. Seems to be in decent shape, it is my first Holdsworth and I don’t know much about them. I am a big fan of 80s touring bikes and this one seemed like it would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,362
Posted By trailmix

I am running a SON Widebody Delux on the front of...

I am running a SON Widebody Delux on the front of my tourer with a Paul JONO hub on the back laced to Velocity Fusion wheels with Wheelsmith DB spokes. Happy with the results.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 16,446
Posted By trailmix

Never had an Expedition but old Cannondale...

Never had an Expedition but old Cannondale tourers with their 45 3/4 cm stays are awesome. We must be on the same quest, I have been hoarding old tourers over the last few years. I can't seem to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,939
Posted By trailmix

Beautiful bike with great components. Sugino AT +...

Beautiful bike with great components. Sugino AT + Shimano DX=:love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,939
Posted By trailmix

Unfortunately, no. I did replace the rear tire...

Unfortunately, no. I did replace the rear tire but nothing other than that. It is rideable but needs some TLC, I think that I have too many projects.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 16,446
Posted By trailmix

I am a big fan of looooooong chainstays. They...

I am a big fan of looooooong chainstays. They just feel right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-20, 07:18 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 16,446
Posted By trailmix

I have enjoyed mine over the years. Don't worry,...

I have enjoyed mine over the years. Don't worry, those cable housings are long gone....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,109
Posted By trailmix

Challenge Complete

Well I finally managed to log the miles just in time to have knee surgery. It took some time and I think my longest ride was 18 miles with most of them in the 2-3 mile range. Now I can set about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,646
Posted By trailmix

^^^^^^Thanks for the detailed info. If I ever...

^^^^^^Thanks for the detailed info. If I ever find a 58cm within my budget I would definitely snap it up. I can’t wait to see how yours turns out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,646
Posted By trailmix

The top tube doesn’t look as bad as I was...

The top tube doesn’t look as bad as I was expecting. I have an 83 Panasonic PT-5000 that has a small dent in the top tube from where it fell over when the previous owner was on tour and it doesn’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,202
Posted By trailmix

I am a real cheap-o, too much for me.

I am a real cheap-o, too much for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 04:07 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,202
Posted By trailmix

I always find bikes when I am not looking for...

I always find bikes when I am not looking for them. I wanted an 85 Trek 620 for the longest time with no luck and once I finally gave up, a nearly mint one showed up just a couple of miles from my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,202
Posted By trailmix

nice looking bike, I would like to find a 23’...

nice looking bike, I would like to find a 23’ 86-88 someday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 05:10 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,202
Posted By trailmix

She loves the color and the tan accents which is...

She loves the color and the tan accents which is why she requested a set of skin wall Paselas.
This bike is used for short touring trips like weekends or overnight rides.
She is definitely a fan...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,202
Posted By trailmix

I don’t have a Voyageur but my wife does. Not the...

I don’t have a Voyageur but my wife does. Not the best pics but they are the only ones that I have at the moment. Probably going to switch back to quill stem and install a new set of Pasela tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,187
Posted By trailmix

I have a bunch of old touring bikes and I have...

I have a bunch of old touring bikes and I have always wondered how they compare to the LHT. Honestly I haven’t really needed to replace what I have so it hasn’t happened yet. The only mechanical...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,200
Posted By trailmix

nice bike!

nice bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,873
Posted By trailmix

Be careful if you go the cantilever route. Some...

Be careful if you go the cantilever route. Some frames may be problematic when converting to 700c. Not saying it can't be done but it is something to keep in mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,939
Posted By trailmix

Why can't we do both, it makes as much sense as...

Why can't we do both, it makes as much sense as the current hype sizing. We can use 30er for smooth road tires and Dirty 630 for more aggressive tires. I am all for making tire sizing even more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,939
Posted By trailmix

It is as if someone asked Leonard Cohen about...

It is as if someone asked Leonard Cohen about wheel sizing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,939
Posted By trailmix

I am waiting until they come back in style. After...

I am waiting until they come back in style. After the marketing hype machine gets through with them they will be called “30er” and they will be hot
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 05:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,233
Posted By trailmix

I agree, I am pretty sure Sugino made many of the...

I agree, I am pretty sure Sugino made many of the Cannondale cranks but I have no proof.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,578
Posted By trailmix

Wish I lived closer, that Raleigh looks nice.

Wish I lived closer, that Raleigh looks nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 06:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,388
Posted By trailmix

I love these little trips. Some people think...

I love these little trips. Some people think touring has to be a 6 month voyage int the abyss but that isn’t realistic for many people. Touring is what you make it and it looks like the OP had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,152
Posted By trailmix

My mom’s 1989 Cannondale ST400. She likes this...

My mom’s 1989 Cannondale ST400. She likes this bike better than her fancy new Specialized carbon thingy....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,152
Posted By trailmix

I will give the wax a try, it will at least make...

I will give the wax a try, it will at least make it look better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-20, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,152
Posted By trailmix

Love that color, what year is it?

Love that color, what year is it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,152
Posted By trailmix

I am more concerned with stopping the rust that...

I am more concerned with stopping the rust that making a show bike. Would a healthy dose of wax on the frame stop the rust?

Those Voyageurs are nice bikes, my wife rides an 88 and she loves it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,412
Posted By trailmix

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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The 40 year old Panaracers on my Univega are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,152
Posted By trailmix

I need help

Old touring bikes are following me home. This time it was a cosmetically challenged 1985 Raleigh Kodiak that appears to here very few miles on it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,152
Posted By trailmix

Nice looking bike.

Nice looking bike.
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