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11-30-17, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,858
Posted By cyclodan

Yep...cable actuated hydraulic, full floating...

Yep...cable actuated hydraulic, full floating aluminum rotors. There was never a production version of this bike thus equipped.
10-14-17, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,858
Posted By cyclodan

So here's my first attempt to share a picture...

So here's my first attempt to share a picture since the image shack debacle. Trying a new hosting site. <a href="https://ibb.co/cBMa6G"><img src="https://preview.ibb.co/k21KYw/20170224_155126.jpg"...
07-16-17, 07:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,966
Posted By cyclodan

Well the Jamis reps and other employees all say...

Well the Jamis reps and other employees all say Jay-miss. How about the parent company ...G. Joannou... how you gonna say that?
07-15-17, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,320
Posted By cyclodan

If you're going to replace it why use another...

If you're going to replace it why use another adjustable stem? Figure out your rise and reach and put a proper (and maybe aesthetically pleasing?) piece in there.
07-14-17, 09:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,212
Posted By cyclodan

[QUOTE=67tony;19719337]... After that, and...

[QUOTE=67tony;19719337]... After that, and several days of spinning and drying, I work in some Tenacious Oil. The result is a very smooth, and very quiet, freewheel...


+1 on the Phil's Tenacious!
07-14-17, 09:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,679
Posted By cyclodan

Ya needs an old Avocet Touring saddle.

Ya needs an old Avocet Touring saddle.
07-14-17, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,320
Posted By cyclodan

Sorry, but that stem is an atrocity. Cool bike...

Sorry, but that stem is an atrocity. Cool bike otherwise.
06-18-17, 08:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,191
Posted By cyclodan

...but still butt ugly.

...but still butt ugly.
06-18-17, 08:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,191
Posted By cyclodan

:thumb: This...

:thumb: This...
Replies: 16
Views: 5,670
Posted By cyclodan

Same geometry as the "legendary" RB-1 but not as...

Same geometry as the "legendary" RB-1 but not as nice a tubeset or components. So if it's a good fit and condition I'd say 3 bills isn't so bad.
02-18-13, 02:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,512
Posted By cyclodan

But since LA was one of the most tested...

But since LA was one of the most tested individuals on the planet doesn't that suggest complicity throughout the whole professional cycling world? Maybe even the UCI?
I do get asked by non-cyclist...
02-03-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,093
Posted By cyclodan

Kind of reminds me of the "Oliver's yes tubes"...

Kind of reminds me of the "Oliver's yes tubes" system.
http://petefagerlin.com/yes_tubes/index.htm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,437
Posted By cyclodan

Is there a tubing sticker anywhere on the bike?

Is there a tubing sticker anywhere on the bike?
02-01-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,106
Posted By cyclodan

Mountain bikes were never equipped with down tube...

Mountain bikes were never equipped with down tube shifters.
02-01-13, 03:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,241
Posted By cyclodan

Problem with that is that MTBs have relatively...

Problem with that is that MTBs have relatively longer top tubes to accommodate flat/low rise bars for their rearward sweep. Putting a drop bar set-up on anything other than a real short stem will end...
01-20-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 221,153
Posted By cyclodan

With the Grant Peterson designed Nitto Noodle...

With the Grant Peterson designed Nitto Noodle bar.
http://imageshack.us/a/img120/1143/rb1a.jpg
Replies: 5
Views: 1,475
Posted By cyclodan

Here's one that looks a lot like yours... ...

Here's one that looks a lot like yours...
http://www.toplowrider.com/bikes/product_info.php?cPath=1_82&products_id=821
There are numerous web sites that sell lowrider and cruiser style bikes. This...
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By cyclodan

I'm sure you guys are right about the time frame....

I'm sure you guys are right about the time frame. I know they used that particular form of the logo with Diamond Back as two words until at least thru '93. Surprised to find that style started in...
11-22-10, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,232
Posted By cyclodan

Looks like most mid '80s "me too" MTBs with a...

Looks like most mid '80s "me too" MTBs with a couple of notable features.
Interesting "bi-plane" fork like the early Stumpjumpers and many Bridgestones. I like the cranks also.
Too bad the crome...
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By cyclodan

Have you checked out the BMX Museum site? ...

Have you checked out the BMX Museum site?

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/

They will have a lot better idea of it's vintage and worth. I wouldn't expect too much, it's not a high end model. It's...
11-05-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By cyclodan

Pretty bike. Not pretty bar/stem combo & garish...

Pretty bike. Not pretty bar/stem combo & garish Serfas Seca tires (Don't mean to be harsh, just my opinion).
10-31-10, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Posted By cyclodan

Pretty sweet bike...but why no rear brake?

Pretty sweet bike...but why no rear brake?
10-29-10, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,646
Posted By cyclodan

Whoah! Back the truck up...THIS is the find....

Whoah! Back the truck up...THIS is the find. There are millions of old Fujis out there, only a few hand made American mountain bikes. Are you showing this off in another thread?
Replies: 16
Views: 9,047
Posted By cyclodan

I might suggest checking out the forum at Classic...

I might suggest checking out the forum at Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange...

http://www.thecabe.com/vbulletin/content.php

Is that a 26 or 24 inch wheeled bike? You really need more and...
10-01-10, 04:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,265
Posted By cyclodan

Maybe the OP was just trying to point out that...

Maybe the OP was just trying to point out that people who make laws are sometimes oblivious to the realities of the activities governed by those regulations. This example is from the Michigan Vehicle...
Replies: 11
Views: 3,018
Posted By cyclodan

C'mon, someone's gotta say it... ...

C'mon, someone's gotta say it...

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=169761&d=1284517740
Isn't the fork bent?
09-09-10, 06:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,886
Posted By cyclodan

Works about as good as the canti on the front....

Works about as good as the canti on the front. Good levers and pads are not to be overlooked in the equation.
Also note the straddle wire bolt mod, allows for tunability as opposed to the fixed...
09-08-10, 08:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,886
Posted By cyclodan

I've posted this before, but seems appropriate...

I've posted this before, but seems appropriate for this thread...
'81 Fuji
http://a.imageshack.us/img213/1103/fuji0154u.jpg
Early 70s Dura-Ace brake
http://a.imageshack.us/img213/2473/fuji0155.jpg
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By cyclodan

Frankenbike...but a very nice frankenbike. Are...

Frankenbike...but a very nice frankenbike.
Are those cranks Stonglight? Sugino?
What is the seat post diameter? That would be a clue to the tubeset and or country of origin. The frame looks like...
05-09-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,911
Posted By cyclodan

Man I get so sick of people breaking out the old...

Man I get so sick of people breaking out the old "why don't bikers obey the law if they want respect" arguement!
I imagine 90% + of all drivers speed, tailgate, roll stop signs, fail to use turn...
05-09-10, 12:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,226
Posted By cyclodan

Sorry but that bit just set my B.S. dectector off...

Sorry but that bit just set my B.S. dectector off big time. If your crank bolt is tightened to spec. (i.e. 375 inch lb. +/-) then your chain line is going to be predictable. If you are getting 1.5...
05-07-10, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,867
Posted By cyclodan

Bridgestone Cycle Co. Ltd. began in 1949 and has...

Bridgestone Cycle Co. Ltd. began in 1949 and has been marketed uder the names Bridgstone, Anchor, C. Itoh and Kabuki
Replies: 20
Views: 6,169
Posted By cyclodan

Paramount Design Group (PDG) is not the same as...

Paramount Design Group (PDG) is not the same as an American made Paramount. Another thing to consider is that first gen Shimano STI (I hate the term "brifters") may well be on the fritz any day now....
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By cyclodan

"My untrained eye says it looks like a low end...

"My untrained eye says it looks like a low end Bianchi with some mountain bike parts and knobby tires thrown on...am I wrong?"

I think you got it right on the money.
04-22-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,542
Posted By cyclodan

Ol' Cyclo will be there. I think I have only...

Ol' Cyclo will be there. I think I have only missed one of these in 20 years.
03-22-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,628
Posted By cyclodan

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1143/rb1a.jpg ...

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1143/rb1a.jpg

(Apologies for the fuzzy fone foto)
Got 50-60 miles on the RB1 already this year. Yeah I know it's supposed to have white saddle and bar wrap but...
03-17-10, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By cyclodan

Maybe time to change my sig...

Maybe time to change my sig...
02-14-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,584
Posted By cyclodan

So what of all those 26" wheeled bikes out there...

So what of all those 26" wheeled bikes out there with 22x34 low gear combos? If this 36 t cassette brings a 2-9er's gearing in line them, then how is it that they don't also need the stronger hub?
12-13-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 773
Posted By cyclodan

From the tone of your post I think you already...

From the tone of your post I think you already know the answer. But if you insist on carbon this would work...

http://www.woundupcomposites.com/images/tandem_fork_img.jpg

Wound-up composites...
12-12-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,384
Posted By cyclodan

For the price of the Pauls brake you could...

For the price of the Pauls brake you could probably have a set of canti mounts added. I know a local frame builder who will do it for about a hundred bucks. Of course then you would need a set of...
12-01-09, 07:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,142
Posted By cyclodan

" Well I don't want to trash my nice bike...

" Well I don't want to trash my nice bike commuting..." but while putting together the "perfect" commuter, ended up up with a nicer bike.
11-14-09, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,115
Posted By cyclodan

Longish (30-40 mile) mixed surface rides....

Longish (30-40 mile) mixed surface rides. Pavement, dirt roads and some singletrack.
So whats more fun, buzzing roadies or blowin' MTBers into the weeds?
08-30-09, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,065
Posted By cyclodan

Nice little bike. I hate to be overly critical...

Nice little bike. I hate to be overly critical but the stem kinda spoils it for me.
Forum: Introductions
07-24-09, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By cyclodan

Welcome, be sure to check in at the Great Lakes...

Welcome, be sure to check in at the Great Lakes regional forums too.
What part of Michigan are you from and what trails do you ride?
07-23-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,318
Posted By cyclodan

So is it safe to assume there is no such thing as...

So is it safe to assume there is no such thing as a 630 bead seat diameter tubular?
07-09-09, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By cyclodan

The tube was trapped under the bead of the tire...

The tube was trapped under the bead of the tire when inflated, or the tire was not properly seated.
06-28-09, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By cyclodan

Oops this was supposed to go in the "industry...

Oops this was supposed to go in the "industry forum".
06-28-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By cyclodan

Qbp wtf!!!

Just found out that if we want to continue to have access to the Quality website thru our shop website it would require $6000.00 annually. That's just crazy. QBP was our main "go to" for special...
06-27-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,855
Posted By cyclodan

Whew! Thanks for the info, I kinda felt like I'd...

Whew! Thanks for the info, I kinda felt like I'd lost an old freind there for a minute.
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