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10-06-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 234
Posted By Chris Chicago

Tape over grips

I wasn't happy with these grips I have on my old 80s mountain bike. So I put tape over them and they feel pretty good. But I'm not sure if I like the electrical tape securing it,and I thought I'd try...
Replies: 15
Views: 19,511
Posted By Chris Chicago

new data point

I sold a chrome 25in in great shape for $250. Outside of Chicago
06-16-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 83,052
Views: 14,036,866
Posted By Chris Chicago

Rb2 59.5

Outside of STL. $100
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/635210451526140/
...
06-13-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By Chris Chicago

We were right there yesterday. Rode 12 miles ......

We were right there yesterday. Rode 12 miles ... Took us from the heritage museum down to the page ave ext bridge then went up past the arena into downtown st Charles. On the way back my kids were...
06-13-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By Chris Chicago

I struck out with a loaner but but picked up this...

I struck out with a loaner but but picked up this Yakota redwood city on fb for $30. It's a pretty nice bike, there's a lot of good stuff for sale on FB here....
06-11-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By Chris Chicago

I appreciate the offer and those big frames would...

I appreciate the offer and those big frames would work well, esp the 24. Unfortunately Peoria is further than I'll be able to swing. Thanks though!
06-10-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By Chris Chicago

Thanks Steve. I've been on at least one of those...

Thanks Steve. I've been on at least one of those ferries and stayed at Pere Marquette 3 years ago. It's a very cool area.

My father in law worked for the same company bought by Boeing, I believe
06-10-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By Chris Chicago

Any C&V'r near Saint Charles MO?

I'm visiting my in-laws for a week with my family. There are two bikes here but I need a third so I can ride the trail with my kids. Anyone have one I could borrow for a few days? I'm kind of tall...
06-10-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 682
Posted By Chris Chicago

When are you going to put it together?

When are you going to put it together?
05-12-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By Chris Chicago

heads up to anyone who thinks about doing...

heads up to anyone who thinks about doing this...don't. Had that grate in the acid for a week and still had to grind off rust. plus it's rusty where the grinder cant reach. tar-baby project..not...
05-04-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By Chris Chicago

in hindsight you are correct, i should have...

in hindsight you are correct, i should have bought a new one.

that said, i think the oxalic acid is staarting to work
05-04-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By Chris Chicago

oxalic acid advice

trying to clean up a rusty grill grate from a weber Q. combined 1/2 cub wood bleach with 2 gallons of water. after 12 hours the grate is still rusty. so i added another half cup of the wood...
03-25-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 534
Posted By Chris Chicago

Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
03-25-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 534
Posted By Chris Chicago

1977 Trek

Anyone know maximum tire width the original treks could handle. They came with 27s so I'm wondering if how wide a 700 tire fits.

Pic attached...
09-25-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,900
Posted By Chris Chicago

that's a great bike. i have it in the other...

that's a great bike. i have it in the other color, smokey pearl. always like it's ride
01-04-21, 12:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,464
Posted By Chris Chicago

Mongoose put out chrome step thru "ATB" frames in...

Mongoose put out chrome step thru "ATB" frames in the 80s.

...
12-24-20, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,583
Posted By Chris Chicago

Thanks for all the links to replacement bars. ...

Thanks for all the links to replacement bars. I'm hoping to find them in black, hopefully a listing will pop up some time
12-23-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,583
Posted By Chris Chicago

I considered that but couldn't find a suitable...

I considered that but couldn't find a suitable replacement under $30ish. And the frame needs touch up paint, it's black too.
12-23-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,583
Posted By Chris Chicago

Rusty handlebar advice

I've acquired an Electra cruiser with rusty steel handle bars. In two rust...
10-24-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,645
Posted By Chris Chicago

External meaning not a drum brake up front?

External meaning not a drum brake up front?
09-18-20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,264
Posted By Chris Chicago

Cold set it and realign the drops , so if one of...

Cold set it and realign the drops , so if one of the dropouts snap away from the stays a year from now, you won't wonder if it's because you cut corners.

don't ask me how I know
09-15-20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,005
Posted By Chris Chicago

The non unicrown fork says 84 or earlier. Trek...

The non unicrown fork says 84 or earlier.
Trek and Schwinn used that pie plate on their first atbs.
09-13-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,702
Posted By Chris Chicago

Are the cranks original?

Are the cranks original?
09-07-20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,647
Posted By Chris Chicago

These sram cranks on the red trek are cool...

These sram cranks on the red trek are cool compared to shimanos, to my eye.
...
08-22-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By Chris Chicago

That is what I'm looking for, to fit 700c rims...

That is what I'm looking for, to fit 700c rims with 35s. Lmk if you have any you are itching to sell. 👍🏻
08-22-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By Chris Chicago

Very nice. I need to find a decent 60cm frame....

Very nice. I need to find a decent 60cm frame. What sized wheels came on the Superior?
08-13-20, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By Chris Chicago

The older 610s had clamp on down tube shifters. ...

The older 610s had clamp on down tube shifters. Doesn't that complicate things?
04-29-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By Chris Chicago

I went with the big pliers method first. Seemed...

I went with the big pliers method first. Seemed prudent given my inexperience with dremels.

Took some elbow grease but managed to get both off. Looks like there was some metal stuck on one pad,...
04-29-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By Chris Chicago

should I cut down on the nut as close to the...

should I cut down on the nut as close to the calipers as possible?
04-29-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By Chris Chicago

thanks for the advice. I have a dremel I got at a...

thanks for the advice. I have a dremel I got at a garage sale, hopefully there is a cutting wheel in the box somewhere.

the brakes calipers work fine. they're only 40yrs old...:p

it's a bad...
04-29-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By Chris Chicago

brake pads stuck, how to remove

I think the threaded post is stripped bc the nut isn't coming of even though I can force it to turn. Anyone have any idea how to get these pads off? They are hard as rocks and make an ungodly...
04-25-20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,893
Posted By Chris Chicago

https://m.imgur.com/a/IySXv9S is the link to...

https://m.imgur.com/a/IySXv9S is the link to pics.

He could measure the distance of the posts from the drop outs, if it's the same in back as front then it's cantis all over. If not then you got...
04-25-20, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,893
Posted By Chris Chicago

I had that spring hole on the outside problem. ...

I had that spring hole on the outside problem. I know that dia comp cantilever brakes, model 980 work. Here is a thread that discusses others...
04-23-20, 11:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,898
Posted By Chris Chicago

Wow, that's a nice tall frame. Definitely...

Wow, that's a nice tall frame. Definitely deserves the right crank.

vp-747 pedals are the right style and inexpensive if you're still looking
04-18-20, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,077
Posted By Chris Chicago

the bantam is no bso

That is a smooth riding kids cruiser that will still ride smooth after 40+ years.
04-07-20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,898
Posted By Chris Chicago

I had to replace a bunch of parts on an old...

I had to replace a bunch of parts on an old mongoose atb. It takes time and effort cleaning parts and getting things set up right. In the end you'll be better with nice working DX parts on there....
03-31-20, 11:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,466
Posted By Chris Chicago

Nice! Let's see a pic.

Nice! Let's see a pic.
03-20-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,113
Posted By Chris Chicago

That's pretty cool. Looks like it's from 70s or...

That's pretty cool. Looks like it's from 70s or early 80s. It's a bit of a sting ray knock off.
03-20-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,869
Posted By Chris Chicago

that rockhopper at 50 is the way to go. great...

that rockhopper at 50 is the way to go. great frame, nice shape, great price. and it should fit you being a taller frame. I wouldn't hesitate to aquire it if I was looking to start a drop bar mtb...
03-16-20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,056
Posted By Chris Chicago

all right all right!

I read the entire thread without clicking the link..wondering which stumpy it was and winner winner chicken dinner it's the same ($100) one I've been getting ready for my 12 yr old daughter this...
03-11-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,341
Posted By Chris Chicago

In 2010 I lost an ebay auction for one of those...

In 2010 I lost an ebay auction for one of those in that size. I think it went for more than 200. Cool bike!
03-05-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By Chris Chicago

mine is Shimano Deore DX Front Derailleur...

mine is Shimano Deore DX Front Derailleur FD-M650. was mounted but never used.

looks like this one
...
03-04-20, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By Chris Chicago

I may have a new front. Let me check

I may have a new front. Let me check
03-01-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,702
Posted By Chris Chicago

This one turned out nice. The gumwalls, the red...

This one turned out nice. The gumwalls, the red and white, the offmega style crank...👍
02-25-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,357
Posted By Chris Chicago

I bought a nitto stem there in 2012. reasonable...

I bought a nitto stem there in 2012. reasonable prices. Owner was Ron iirc. good guy

JJ, did they have many framesets for sale? I'm looking to replace an 81 trek 610 with a cracked dropout....
02-10-20, 12:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,050
Posted By Chris Chicago

Looks like a cool project. Have you thought...

Looks like a cool project. Have you thought about going with wider tires? Via Crimp the stays and/or 650 b
Replies: 47
Views: 8,851
Posted By Chris Chicago

Price is maybe a hundred high but like WRK said...

Price is maybe a hundred high but like WRK said could be worth it to just get the bike and start riding. the size seems good for you.

Or you could let people here know where you live and some...
01-31-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,816
Posted By Chris Chicago

Why are modern components black?

every crankset campy and sram sells and every shimano except the dura ace track are black. all the bikes I saw on both specialized and trek websites...black components

any insight on why is...
01-10-20, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,744
Posted By Chris Chicago

Nice looking bike.

Nice looking bike.
01-05-20, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,840
Posted By Chris Chicago

Are you going to lay the foam tape over the tire...

Are you going to lay the foam tape over the tire to get the fender spaced correctly above the tire?

Does the foam tape compress?
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