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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-12, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,251
Posted By maggiemaggie

Thank you so much! Here's a larger version of...

Thank you so much! Here's a larger version of the photo.

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/maggiedotcom/bike.jpg

It's an 80s Raleigh Reliant- the whole thing was a mess when I got it,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,251
Posted By maggiemaggie

Just finished building up this old Raleigh- rides...

Just finished building up this old Raleigh- rides like a charm!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-11, 08:51 AM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,935
Posted By maggiemaggie

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/maggiedot...

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/maggiedotcom/cute-1.jpg

Me and my baby :) It's been a while since I posted 'er. Super Course!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-11, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By maggiemaggie

Post photos from NYC!

Although NYC is not known as a terribly bike-friendly city, there are some truly amazing spots to ride. I am only just discovering most of them myself. If you live here or bike here, post photos of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-11, 05:17 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,536
Posted By maggiemaggie

I just had to comment- when the second page of...

I just had to comment- when the second page of posts loaded and I saw that this was at the top, I spat out my orange juice. Hysterical.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-11, 04:41 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 25,362
Posted By maggiemaggie

The Bern looks cute enough, but I feel like it's...

The Bern looks cute enough, but I feel like it's too bulky and awkward, hence I hardly ever wear it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-11, 04:14 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 25,362
Posted By maggiemaggie

If I wear one (and it's rare), I rock my...

If I wear one (and it's rare), I rock my ultra-girly Bern:

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/maggiedotcom/photo-7.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-11, 06:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By maggiemaggie

I have to publicly thank Rudi (rhm) for coming...

I have to publicly thank Rudi (rhm) for coming through for me- we met this morning and I can't thank him enough for going out of his way to give me a replacement caliper. This board is the best!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By maggiemaggie

+1 One can only hope. And thanks WNG-...

+1

One can only hope.

And thanks WNG- you're too kind!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By maggiemaggie

I just grossed myself out.

I just grossed myself out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 04:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By maggiemaggie

Oh I bet he rode it.......NAKED.

Oh I bet he rode it.......NAKED.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 03:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By maggiemaggie

With your advice in mind, I brought 'er into the...

With your advice in mind, I brought 'er into the shop on my way home from work today...the mechanic there fiddled with it a bit, tried bending it back, and eventually sided with those of you who say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-11, 04:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By maggiemaggie

Wow, thank you all so much for your input and...

Wow, thank you all so much for your input and offers to help! Armed with your advice, I think I'll take my baby into the shop this week and see if they can't bend it back for me. If not- and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-11, 06:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By maggiemaggie

Thank you all for your opinions, btw- I can't...

Thank you all for your opinions, btw- I can't tell you what a terrific resource I've found this board to be. I hope someday I can be of assistance in some way, myself!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By maggiemaggie

Yeah, I have a decent-enough shop a couple blocks...

Yeah, I have a decent-enough shop a couple blocks away, but I always like to ask here first so that I make sure I'm not being taken for an idiot at the shop...they do tend to make assumptions when a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,011
Posted By maggiemaggie

Someone hurt my brake caliper- what now?

I get back to my locked-up bike last night and find my front brake caliper totally bent and seemingly broken. I don't know a lot about this particular part of the bike and am nervous to try to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,939
Posted By maggiemaggie

Yeah, luckily I haven't got carpet- but I've...

Yeah, luckily I haven't got carpet- but I've scratched these hardwoods pretty bad! My apartment is probably 300 square feet, so it's tough to avoid.

These are all marvelous suggestions. I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 04:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,939
Posted By maggiemaggie

All good ideas. I'd love to have a separate...

All good ideas. I'd love to have a separate space just for bikes, but am paying out the arse enough for rent as is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 04:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,939
Posted By maggiemaggie

How do you convince those around you that...

...collecting bikes is not the equivalent to collecting cats?

I've built up my first classic bike and loved the process to death. Love the finished product, too. But now I want more, more, more!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 05:58 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,691
Posted By maggiemaggie

You can just call me Maggie. That username was...

You can just call me Maggie. That username was already taken, though ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,512
Posted By maggiemaggie

This is BEAUTIFUL. I've never wanted a red bike...

This is BEAUTIFUL. I've never wanted a red bike before, but I want yours!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,691
Posted By maggiemaggie

I donated locally, actually, but yeah! It's very...

I donated locally, actually, but yeah! It's very liberating :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,691
Posted By maggiemaggie

Thanks! I just chopped off 10 inches or so last...

Thanks! I just chopped off 10 inches or so last week, feels marvelous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,691
Posted By maggiemaggie

Took my newly-completed SC down to the East River...

Took my newly-completed SC down to the East River here in Manhattan for an afternoon jaunt. Weather couldn't have been better!

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/maggiedotcom/cute-1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

It tickles me to see the bag on other people's...

It tickles me to see the bag on other people's bikes. Looks so good!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

I think once it gets worn in a bit, and is less...

I think once it gets worn in a bit, and is less bright creme-colored, it'll look a lot more saddlebaggy and less pursey :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-11, 04:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,941
Posted By maggiemaggie

I love mine to death. I've never ridden anything...

I love mine to death. I've never ridden anything more fun!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-11, 09:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

Yeah, try it out- my Brooks is new, but I doubt...

Yeah, try it out- my Brooks is new, but I doubt the bag loops are too different!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-11, 09:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

The straps actually do fit through the loops on...

The straps actually do fit through the loops on my Brooks- perfectly, like they were MADE for that reason. I thought so when I saw the loops in the store and when I got home, I confirmed! Here, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,713
Posted By maggiemaggie

Here ya go, Canyoneagle! ...

Here ya go, Canyoneagle!

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/maggiedotcom/photo-1JPG-4.jpg

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/maggiedotcom/photo-2JPG-2.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,713
Posted By maggiemaggie

I will take closeups of my bars tomorrow when...

I will take closeups of my bars tomorrow when it's light out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

Oh, I have no misconceptions about the quality. ...

Oh, I have no misconceptions about the quality. I know H&M well, and I know that cheap construction is their thing. But for $10, I can't be too concerned! This is just an excellent little bag for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 06:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

I'll head into an H&M tomorrow and take pictures...

I'll head into an H&M tomorrow and take pictures of what options they have, and I'll update this thread afterwards!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By maggiemaggie

I think that's a great idea! Recycling at its...

I think that's a great idea! Recycling at its best. I'd probably want to cap my spending, though, and that could be hard to do on CL...at least around here, if you buy a bike cheap enough for it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

Canvas and if it's leather, it's very CHEAP...

Canvas and if it's leather, it's very CHEAP leather. But it looks good, and matches my honey Brooks just right ;)

Now I just need to spend $365 and get this beaut to match on front:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

If you'd like me to pick one up and mail it to...

If you'd like me to pick one up and mail it to you, I'd be happy to! Feel free to PM me and we can work something out. There's an H&M every two blocks in this damn city.

Edit: I might not be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,713
Posted By maggiemaggie

I use natural cork (tan) tape with amber shellac,...

I use natural cork (tan) tape with amber shellac, and it perfectly matches my B17 Special in honey!

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff345/maggiedotcom/ride.jpg

4 light coats does it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

It's a megastore of cheap clothes and...

It's a megastore of cheap clothes and accessories- usually total garbage, but I was surprised today!

http://www.hm.com/us/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 04:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,378
Posted By maggiemaggie

C&V-style, super-cheap "saddlebag" find!

I was passing by the store H&M today when I saw in the window a small bag that looked surprisingly decent, especially for being from H&M. When I went in and inspected, the bag was $9.95 and had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,211
Posted By maggiemaggie

Hmm, I *do* have a French bulldog pup... ...

Hmm, I *do* have a French bulldog pup...

...but no, in all honesty, I feel like I have a lot better control over the front end of the bike now that I've removed the drops. I've never been comfy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,211
Posted By maggiemaggie

Oooh... I'll have to make sure to show those...

Oooh... I'll have to make sure to show those handlebars to an ex-boyfriend or two, then! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-11, 08:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,211
Posted By maggiemaggie

Thank you all so much for the positive comments!...

Thank you all so much for the positive comments! They are, in fact, the VO fenders. And yes, this is fun!

As a young female, it was not easy for me to muster up much interest in the cycling world...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,211
Posted By maggiemaggie

Yes, I did the bar wrapping, shellacing, and...

Yes, I did the bar wrapping, shellacing, and twining myself. So much fun! I'm totally girly about the little details.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-11, 11:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,211
Posted By maggiemaggie

I'm not sure about the fork. It's a crappy...

I'm not sure about the fork. It's a crappy replacement fork, the guys at the local bike shop told me, and they offered to keep an eye for me for an original!

I have tons of epic rides planned for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,211
Posted By maggiemaggie

My very first vintage bike - DONE! For now.

So I have been reading lots about bicycles and have been getting more and more interested in the classic/vintage style of bike. This forum has helped me immeasurably as I've gone about choosing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-11, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,081
Posted By maggiemaggie

I'm afraid I'm quite sure I purchased both the...

I'm afraid I'm quite sure I purchased both the bars and the levers in 22.2 (even checked my receipts). Perhaps VO sent the wrong size, but I don't know how I'd know for sure! Really frustrating.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,033
Posted By maggiemaggie

Inverse brake lever installation- help!

So I recently installed Dia Compe inverse brake levers (22.2mm) on my VO Montmartre handlebars (also 22.2mm). Now that I've routed the cables and hooked up the brakes, if I pull the brake lever, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-11, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,081
Posted By maggiemaggie

Inverse brake lever installation- help!

So I recently installed Dia Compe inverse brake levers (22.2mm) on my VO Montmartre handlebars (also 22.2mm). Now that I've routed the cables and hooked up the brakes, if I pull the brake lever, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,021
Posted By maggiemaggie

Or several!

Or several!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,021
Posted By maggiemaggie

Thank you! I've been reading up on...

Thank you! I've been reading up on techniques/materials. This is my first "real" bike. I haven't ridden since I was a kid, but just moved to The Big City and need a way to get around. I've gotten...
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