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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Perfect timing my wife is going to Hobby Lobby...

Perfect timing my wife is going to Hobby Lobby this afternoon for one of her projects. We live 50 miles from the nearest store of that kind so we have to have a reason to go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-20, 02:18 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

a Has anyone came up with a color code for...

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Has anyone came up with a color code for the MV colors? I will need to do some touch up on mine & my sister in law's bikes and sure would like to paint a bottle cage the magenta color to go with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-19, 03:07 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

I need one for the bike I am working on for my...

I need one for the bike I am working on for my Daughter. Do you have a p/n or a source for one that works?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-19, 03:41 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Maybe with a little green added? I am going to...

Maybe with a little green added? I am going to need a pretty near perfect match, I am going to have to touch up a pretty good sized spot. Is the white the same as other years?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-19, 02:45 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Speaking of color matches has anyone figured out...

Speaking of color matches has anyone figured out a match for these colors?https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x971/20191030_122032_8c8934288f65e9ed947b3ebc6c05739af3d8a372.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-19, 11:35 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

My ARX and GPX are both shifting good now. Yes...

My ARX and GPX are both shifting good now. Yes they are slightly askew but not enough to notice without really looking close. The lock ring wasn't the problem on my bottom bracket it was the drive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-19, 12:58 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

The first time I rode my '89 the bottom bracket...

The first time I rode my '89 the bottom bracket had a pretty loud clunk and I am hard of hearing. I figured the bearings were shot so I tore it down to see what I needed. The adjustable cup lock ring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-18, 06:33 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Question for you experts. If everything on these...

Question for you experts. If everything on these bikes was metric and Japan was on the metric system why are the balls 1/4"? Surely if Japan could make everything else they could make bearings or is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-18, 06:16 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x971/20181231_180404_ca161e1d8ecb8135fd7d3d668de82fbbe2aaf7d1.jpg

From 89 Expert 52cm
That looks the same as my granddaughters. Had GPX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-18, 09:16 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

I am running a Sram 850 chain on mine with the...

I am running a Sram 850 chain on mine with the original chain rings and a Sunrace freewheel. It shifts fine and is quiet in all but the lower gears. I don't know if the extra noise is from the chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-18, 12:49 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

I'll send you that short (I think its a 60mm but...

I'll send you that short (I think its a 60mm but would have to check) stem if you need it. Its angled up.
This was supposed to go with the posts about switching stems & bars. Not sure what happened
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-18, 11:55 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Maybe he needs a new tape measure. I was going...

Maybe he needs a new tape measure. I was going off the specs on the first page for the bars and stem unless I read it for a different year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-18, 10:57 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Don't get me wrong I like the bike and it does...

Don't get me wrong I like the bike and it does look nice. I have just been reading the E-bay/Craig's list thread and have been very entertained by it. By those standards its not really that bad a ad....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

What caught my eye was that its supposed to be...

What caught my eye was that its supposed to be 55cm but measures 23" and that its "all original" but has Continental Ultra-Sport tires, Winsipta bars & stem. I figured you sharp eyed experts would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-18, 01:30 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

How many things can you see that are wrong with...

How many things can you see that are wrong with this E-bay ad?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

I haven't ran into txvintage but maybe I will. We...

I haven't ran into txvintage but maybe I will. We are the lake kind of sailors not the real kind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Only people on here would understand a old white...

Only people on here would understand a old white guy getting excited about finding purple nail polish in the mail today. Thanks Tony!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

No means no...

When I try to find Pure Ice 542CP No means no I am told it's no longer available. Anyone know another that will match?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 10:55 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Here's what my Master weighed

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x957/20181014_115044_9de176a7d92fe3540ac5e538bce8f1ee38e18c03.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

I am planning on trying a flat stem but it will...

I am planning on trying a flat stem but it will still need to be pretty short. I might be ok with 80mm. The 89 has a slight angle down and is 80mm. It feels pretty good but I might could handle a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-18, 10:49 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x971/20181011_112857_899d781226acc8525aeb8c86cd9e304d03198535.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-18, 01:25 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/980x2000/screenshot_20181007_021924_92f940ed6e03274a10fb071533da7b5529653c7f.jpg

Here it is. Not a very good picture but I got it to work from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-18, 05:47 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Not being a internet guru I am not sure how to...

Not being a internet guru I am not sure how to get the pictures from E-bay to here. I tried to copy the address and tried to save the pictures to my computer and didn't get either to work. I'll post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-18, 05:20 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

I like triples since I ride everything from...

I like triples since I ride everything from pretty flat to lots of hills. We are wanting to do RAGBRI in 2019 and there is no telling what it will entail. My Origin8 has a triple with 53/39/30 and if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-18, 05:14 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

https://vod.ebay.com/vod/FetchOrderDetails?sspagen...

https://vod.ebay.com/vod/FetchOrderDetails?sspagename=STRK%3AMESO%3AVPS&itemid=113274587733&transid=1868334504001
Lets see if this works
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-18, 01:12 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

I am guessing that its a 56 which should be fine...

I am guessing that its a 56 which should be fine for me. My 89 is 54 and sometimes feels like it could be a little bigger. I'll post some pictures when I get it. I may keep the triple but the rest of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-18, 08:22 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

I have some more Ironman questions. I have been...

I have some more Ironman questions. I have been wanting another frame to put 10 speed components on and after a few adult beverages I bought one on E-bay last night. The add says its a 22" frame. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

​​​​​​Can the power link for a Sram 850 chain be...

​​​​​​Can the power link for a Sram 850 chain be reused? I didn't clean the factory lube off mine and 75 miles later it's a gooey mess.I want to put it in my ultrasonic cleaner.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-18, 12:32 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Per this advice I replaced my Suntour freewheel...

Per this advice I replaced my Suntour freewheel with a zinc Sunrace 13 28 and used a SRAM 850 chain. Wow it shifts like butter and indexes perfectly. I added 2 links over the stock chain length.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-18, 12:49 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Well you just plain make me feel better. I taped...

Well you just plain make me feel better. I taped my bars from the top down on my modern road bike with padded tape and was told I did it backwards and basically how dumb I was for doing so. I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-18, 09:37 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

No this one was from out in East Texas close to...

No this one was from out in East Texas close to Palestine. He said he bought it at a garage sale. He probably gave $10 for it but I don't care. He spends his time rescuing old bikes from where ever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-18, 01:19 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

Thanks for the info. I guess I was right and mine...

Thanks for the info. I guess I was right and mine was factory. I am not a "gripper" and usually just lightly hold my bars so I guess that's how I got away with mine not getting loose even with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-18, 01:42 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,172
Posted By TXsailor

89 Expert

I was given a 83 Lemans 12 a few years ago and have put about 1000 miles on it. I really like it even though I know its not really anything special. With that in mind I have had my eyes open for...
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