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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Shimano Tourney A-070 3x7 STI brifters, $80...

Shimano Tourney A-070 3x7 STI brifters, $80 (http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Tourney-ST-A070-7-Speed-Lever/dp/B00GQCC9A0). They're cheap, but okay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Great advice from Dave. Except the bar...

Great advice from Dave.

Except the bar wrap. It looks quite nice, but, when you start at the center of the bars the tape edges are pointing toward you on top of the bars, instead of away from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-15, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

As you lower the tire pressure, you gain comfort...

As you lower the tire pressure, you gain comfort from the increased suspension effect of the tire, and you spread the tire's footprint out which can help with traction on loose surfaces.

The risks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-15, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Oooh, I like that color. So many crazy bike...

Oooh, I like that color. So many crazy bike colors in the early 90s. The '92 Paramount PDG 90 (http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=266226) is probably my favorite; so much fuschia...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-15, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

I updated my '88 Schwinn KOM (see post #3095...

I updated my '88 Schwinn KOM (see post #3095 (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/828426-show-your-vintage-mtb-drop-bar-conversions-124.html#post16805673)) with:
Wheels: Deore XT T780, dynamo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-14, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Oh, and lots of '88 High Sierra info over on this...

Oh, and lots of '88 High Sierra info over on this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/937152-help-my-schwinn-friends-high-sierra-mtb.html

Scooper put up catalog scans.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Yes, that is a pretty great bike, and a nice...

Yes, that is a pretty great bike, and a nice price. These bikes have chainstay U-brakes, which are a bit of a hassle. But they can work fine with new cables and good brake pads; I have U-brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-14, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Any bar-con will shift 7 cogs in friction mode. ...

Any bar-con will shift 7 cogs in friction mode. I use Silver bar-cons on my 7-speed Rivendell, and Suntour Accushift ones on my 6-speed Schwinn KOM. And I've got the (ostensibly 7-speed) Accushifts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Nice score! Based on what you said about the...

Nice score! Based on what you said about the reach, I think moustache bars would tough to fit to this frame. The brake position on moustache bars is pretty far forward, so you'd be in "superman"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Yup, I definitely scored on this bike. It was on...

Yup, I definitely scored on this bike. It was on Craigslist in my hometown; about an hour away. I drove up there the next saturday and grabbed it. I'm just glad that I can fully appreciate its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-14, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Thanks, I like that the bike is Made in the USA...

Thanks, I like that the bike is Made in the USA and proud to show it. My Rivendell and Cannondale are also MUSA.

Those tires were all over the web last fall, I found them at JensonUSA for $18...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-14, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

Thanks for the complements. I knew the KOM was a...

Thanks for the complements. I knew the KOM was a good bike when I got it (for only $70 on craigslist!), but it took the drop bars for me to really feel great on it. Since it's a tall bike with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By Tim_Iowa

I just put drops on my '88 Schwinn KOM-10. It...

I just put drops on my '88 Schwinn KOM-10. It was a good old bike before, now it's an excellent and fast gravel crusher. I can get low on the bike and get my weight in synergy with the bike's. I...
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