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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-14, 06:42 AM
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Posted By jdefran

Thank you, very informative!

Thank you, very informative!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-14, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

I'd love to see a video of the STI/Ergos in...

I'd love to see a video of the STI/Ergos in action on the non traditional drop bar (dirt/mustache). Having a hard time visualizing the shifting action at a different angle..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

I have this rack in silver if you're interested....

I have this rack in silver if you're interested. Got it for my drop bar conversion but didn't like the idea of using p-clamps.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By jdefran

Could ya'll measure the vertical distance between...

Could ya'll measure the vertical distance between the min. insert and top of stem (where allen head rests)? Not sure of the length of the stem I have but I need to go at least one size up in length...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-13, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Finally finished mine and commuted with it this...

Finally finished mine and commuted with it this morning. I think I need a longer/taller stem. It seemed like I shifted twice as much as my other commuter, might need to swap out chainrings. It's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-13, 04:50 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By jdefran

Where did you get the yellow hoods? What brake...

Where did you get the yellow hoods? What brake levers are those?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

If I didn't already have a great signature this...

If I didn't already have a great signature this would be it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-13, 05:07 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

It's Suntour Sprint..it's really nice and light...

It's Suntour Sprint..it's really nice and light but won't cover all the rings.

Thanks a million Don :D

Im pretty sure the stem is generic, grabbed it from the coop..

I believe they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-13, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By jdefran

Your favorite man..Origin8 Gary. It'll look even...

Your favorite man..Origin8 Gary. It'll look even better with racks, cables, and bar tape. I'm surprised I haven't found a decent FD yet..eBay doesn't have very many 28.6 clamp, bottom pull, deore or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By jdefran

Looking forward to gettin this on the road and...

Looking forward to gettin this on the road and see what all the fuss is about. Just need a front derailleur, discovered the one in my parts bin is for a double....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-13, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By jdefran

I'm very curious how shifting those STIs will be...

I'm very curious how shifting those STIs will be in that position..have you had much test riding with em?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-13, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By jdefran

I'm thinking you could get any shimano rd from at...

I'm thinking you could get any shimano rd from at least 1990 (8 speed) and it'll work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-13, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

From what I've read it has to do something with...

From what I've read it has to do something with SRAM being a 1:1 ratio and Shimano 2:1. This kinda explains: http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-624948.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

How will the Shimano shifter play wit the SRAM...

How will the Shimano shifter play wit the SRAM rear derailleur? I haven't tried it but was under the impression it doesn't work
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-13, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By jdefran

I would love to find this bag for that rack:...

I would love to find this bag for that rack: https://www.performancebike.com/reviews/nashbar/power/pwr/product-reviews/Bike-Accessories/Bags/Panniers/Nashbar/p/NA__FTB__BASE-Nashbar-Front-Bag.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-13, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

looks good! The hoods look a little awkard from...

looks good! The hoods look a little awkard from this angle. what is your primary hand placement? What kind of bag are you using for that front rack?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-13, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

What size top tube do you ride on a road frame?

What size top tube do you ride on a road frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Are inline cable adjusters necessary for proper...

Are inline cable adjusters necessary for proper cable tension or can you achieve just through adjusting the derailleur? For those using them, is there an optimum location for them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-13, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Chris, would you say the Rockhopper has steeper...

Chris, would you say the Rockhopper has steeper angles (less relaxed)? If so, does feel better when standing and mashing or taking fast turns than the High Sierra?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Any other thoughts on u-brakes from the group?...

Any other thoughts on u-brakes from the group? Considering a frame with them in the rear and not sure if its a deal breaker. Surely it if ends up fitting perfectly I'll definitely consider canti...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-13, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

While that shifter picture is right...

While that shifter picture is right there...anyone know where to to get the black plastic cover piece the housing feeds into?

This velobase photo shows it more clearly:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Any one try this cheap version:...

Any one try this cheap version: http://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Touring-North-Bicycle-Handlebar/dp/B0010VZFJO? Curious if it accepts barends and road brake levers..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

How's the handling with with those bars sweeping...

How's the handling with with those bars sweeping back like that? What is your hand placement for scenarios, i.e. climbing, hauling down hill, cruising, standing to accelerate, etc...?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-13, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Is there a preferred/desired geometry of a...

Is there a preferred/desired geometry of a vintage mountain bike when doing these conversions? So far it seems 'not so slack' angles is one element. Fitting a bike by top tube is another. Honestly,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-13, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it! Now I might...

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it! Now I might have thought a little more about my decision if I read this first then again that's all part of being a tinker-er. I believe I got the frame for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-13, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

What tires are you using? Also, as Frank...

What tires are you using? Also, as Frank mentioned, what else did you do to reduce weight?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Hey Mike. I too, was looking at the thread to...

Hey Mike. I too, was looking at the thread to help convince me if I should get the frame or not. Weird thing is I haven't found much on this specific model..the Seneca. Mombat has a little info but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-13, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Thinking of doing a rando/commuter build with...

Thinking of doing a rando/commuter build with this, drop bar none the less. Waiting for it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

:lol:Yeah I thought I might have been missing...

:lol:Yeah I thought I might have been missing something, unless it was just a typo in the conversation. Looks I just need to pull the trigger and see for myself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-13, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

What do you guys consider a decent frame to...

What do you guys consider a decent frame to weigh? I'm considering a triple butted frame with a claimed weight around 9 lb (20" frame) as a platform for a conversion..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

How would this serve as a platform? It is listed...

How would this serve as a platform? It is listed for only $55 on my local CL..would probably offer $40. I already have dirt drops, bar end shifters, brake levers, and Techonomic stem if needed. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-12, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,098
Posted By jdefran

Musta been the one on eBay...nice grab, I was...

Musta been the one on eBay...nice grab, I was watching it myself
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