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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 191
Posted By polymorphself

OR, get yourself the decal but don't apply it....

OR, get yourself the decal but don't apply it. Then you know you can at any moment, and will be less likely to feel the need to :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,765
Posted By polymorphself

Where?

Where?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 191
Posted By polymorphself

Awesome bike and I vote for leave the decal as is...

Awesome bike and I vote for leave the decal as is and go for clean/bling with patina. The two can be coupled! To me, missing decal bits are more charming and less distracting than say surface rust....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 371
Posted By polymorphself

Loving the paint.

Loving the paint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 31,302
Posted By polymorphself

The link in the OP doesn't work anymore and the...

The link in the OP doesn't work anymore and the thread doesn't seem to explicitly state, but what happened in 96/97 that was so bad? I was racing BMX around 97 and had a Robinson myself. If I recall...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By polymorphself

First google hit on Dolmen tubing brings up this:...

First google hit on Dolmen tubing brings up this:

"I remember the shop owner telling me to be weary of Stelvios made of Dolmen tubing, which is what U.S. imported Stelvio frames were made of. He...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,049
Posted By polymorphself

Would be interesting to know what thought process...

Would be interesting to know what thought process your parents went into that purchase with, it’s an interesting bike choice. Definitely not the worst for the job, but pretty far from the best as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,424
Posted By polymorphself

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6371_85f347271e491faa41cb19a5a74e3cafaf22d2c4.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,424
Posted By polymorphself

Crazy to just give us this snippet.

Crazy to just give us this snippet.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-31-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 924
Posted By polymorphself

Might want to update your OP with this info,...

Might want to update your OP with this info, otherwise we generally assume the seller is willing to pack and ship.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,238
Posted By polymorphself

Dia-Compe 981 is tried and true for 700c...

Dia-Compe 981 is tried and true for 700c conversions if you need another option.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By polymorphself

FWIW, this is my exact experience on my 86. 35s...

FWIW, this is my exact experience on my 86. 35s work but its close for comfort. Also 45mm VO fenders. SKS may have a little more room. 32mm fits just right with 45mm fenders. I didn't have to crimp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,238
Posted By polymorphself

When I gave my response I was assuming 700c. I...

When I gave my response I was assuming 700c. I would be very surprised if 700x32 and fenders does not fit on this bike comfortably unless the geometry changed from 1987 to 1988 (and it may have,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 924
Posted By polymorphself

I'm sure the OP will be along soon as they are a...

I'm sure the OP will be along soon as they are a regular poster here, but I'm willing to bet the answer is yes. Unless stated otherwise in the post, packing and shipping is the norm here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 651
Posted By polymorphself

This thread may be of use to you:...

This thread may be of use to you: https://m.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?ispreloading=1&t=227038
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,238
Posted By polymorphself

Highly unlikely to fit 38s with fenders here. You...

Highly unlikely to fit 38s with fenders here. You will definitely be able to fit 32s and fenders, maybe 35.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-27-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 924
Posted By polymorphself

And even then you might lose some features like a...

And even then you might lose some features like a second set of eyelets on the 720 or less bottle cages on the 720 or expedition depending on the year. I’m willing to bet this has a bit more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 671,806
Posted By polymorphself

In his parts bin, he says.

In his parts bin, he says.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,657
Posted By polymorphself

I agree with this. The event has little appeal to...

I agree with this. The event has little appeal to me but were I to attend it would happily be by the rules. I am glad such a thing exists.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,238
Posted By polymorphself

Pre-powder coated is definitely still pic worth...

Pre-powder coated is definitely still pic worth to us here :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 228
Posted By polymorphself

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my...

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my hands, but this would’ve been more common by 84 so not sure the data point helps your 81. Gorgeous bike though, more photos here...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By polymorphself

Sold.

Sold.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By polymorphself

MKS Slyvan touring pedals - free for shipping

SOLD. Purchased last year. Less than 100 miles on them. Just pay shipping from Phoenix.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 272
Posted By polymorphself

Lets see it!

Lets see it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,058
Posted By polymorphself

Regarding the locknut replacement thread,...

Regarding the locknut replacement thread, oneclick seems to have dropped off of it, probably best not to direct people to it for now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By polymorphself

This very well may happen, I'm just very attached...

This very well may happen, I'm just very attached to my bike so if we can find a reasonable way to do it we will. We will have a small storage unit in the states holding a good amount of our stuff so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By polymorphself

Thanks for the lead, I'll check them out. And my...

Thanks for the lead, I'll check them out. And my girlfriend speaks Spanish so she'll do some calling as it gets closer, I just always like to run my bicycle related questions by this group for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,716
Posted By polymorphself

I started building it up and I didn't love the...

I started building it up and I didn't love the fit of it. It would have been doable (taller stem mostly), except that my 86 Voyageur came along as an option so I sold both this 615 and my 310 to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By polymorphself

Shipping a bike to Mexico City bike shop for assembly?

Girlfriend and I are moving to Mexico City in a few months. We’ll be landing with just backpacking bags and suitcases and staying in an Airbnb while looking at apartments. We won’t be bringing our...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 695
Posted By polymorphself

My girlfriend briefly had a 210 and it didn't...

My girlfriend briefly had a 210 and it didn't seem any heavier (if not lighter) than her current 720 or my Voyageur, as shown here. Goes to show how differently we all interpret these things!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 695
Posted By polymorphself

Your post says DC 901, are you sure the aren't...

Your post says DC 901, are you sure the aren't 981? I'm not familiar with a 901 and a quick google isn't showing anything for cantis, just bmx brakes.

I haven't experienced any issues with front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 695
Posted By polymorphself

If the cantis that came on it don't reach, there...

If the cantis that came on it don't reach, there are available options that will, we've seen a good amount of these on this forum with 700c conversions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 695
Posted By polymorphself

Really aweosome. Love this model. Will you stick...

Really aweosome. Love this model. Will you stick with 27”?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,438
Posted By polymorphself

I am partial to my Koma/Blue Lug rear light. It...

I am partial to my Koma/Blue Lug rear light. It detaches from the mount so you don't need to unscrew the whole thing for charging or make your cord reach it on the bike. Nice and bright, several...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 427
Posted By polymorphself

Love these bags and have had three of them, two...

Love these bags and have had three of them, two are forever keepers. Gotta say though I'm not loving the shape of the new large saddlebag. Glad I've got mine.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-05-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 243
Posted By polymorphself

In the event that you get desperate and this will...

In the event that you get desperate and this will fit:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By polymorphself

Oh I looked at this too quickly to realize this...

Oh I looked at this too quickly to realize this is a currently produced bag. Nice option for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By polymorphself

That thing is nice. For a similar style I love...

That thing is nice. For a similar style I love the Acorn Bags version (and all their other bags) https://www.acornbags.com/collections/rear-bags/products/mini-saddlebag-final?variant=40375333027974
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 611
Posted By polymorphself

This is what I do.

This is what I do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,477
Posted By polymorphself

Let's see the Grantour, that's not a bike we see...

Let's see the Grantour, that's not a bike we see around here often. Although if you're on Flickr I may already follow you and have seen it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 943
Posted By polymorphself

Ok lets see the whole bike though.

Ok lets see the whole bike though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,477
Posted By polymorphself

I definitely would roll that out, troublesome or...

I definitely would roll that out, troublesome or not. It would bother me on such a bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 469
Posted By polymorphself

Real hard to say without seeing photos of the...

Real hard to say without seeing photos of the bike. That being said, $325 for a Grand Prix is pushing it even in totally refurbished condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 469
Posted By polymorphself

Can't help on the clearance question (being an 86...

Can't help on the clearance question (being an 86 I'm leaning towards less clearance but I really have no idea).

Typical go to brands for fenders are Velo Orange, SKS and Portland Design works....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By polymorphself

Seems like a longshot, but worth a try. I would...

Seems like a longshot, but worth a try. I would also post on Classic Rendezvous and of course local Facebook groups.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By polymorphself

Ended up in some mud that was more akin to...

Ended up in some mud that was more akin to quicksand. Had to pull over and get it out with a stick. 32’s under 45mm fenders but no amount of clearance was saving me here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By polymorphself

Really awesome rim, I’m happy to have mine....

Really awesome rim, I’m happy to have mine. Lucked out on a pair a few years ago when they were impossible to buy, not sure what availability is like now.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,217
Posted By polymorphself

Honestly for me I got into sourcing shirts from...

Honestly for me I got into sourcing shirts from the 70s and 80s because much thinner material was used then which I prefer the look, feel and fit of. Starting in the 90s t-shirts became much boxier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,217
Posted By polymorphself

Well this is interesting, since starting this...

Well this is interesting, since starting this thread I have acquired this shirt…

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,217
Posted By polymorphself

He's closed up shop now right? I was there a few...

He's closed up shop now right? I was there a few years ago and he was selling everything off to move to Europe.
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