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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-10-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By IknowURider

Motobecane Super Mirage tube changes

What year did Moto stop making the Super Mirages with the 2040 tubing and the cool fluted stays and good chrome? I currently own two of those frames.

I know they started cutting corners to stay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-17, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 673,831
Posted By IknowURider

John, thanks, I was hoping you'd still be lurking...

John, thanks, I was hoping you'd still be lurking on this thread. Great news.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-17, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 673,831
Posted By IknowURider

Hey I have a Q: A friend has a 770, it's a race...

Hey I have a Q: A friend has a 770, it's a race frame, and I think it's C. 1990 or 1991 vintage. I tried emailing Trek to find out if this frame will accept 28 C's. They (Brian) responded quickly,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-14, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,362
Posted By IknowURider

These are fantastic frames. I've restored and...

These are fantastic frames. I've restored and sold two of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-14, 05:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,079
Posted By IknowURider

cool, thanks! reason I'm asking is i'm running...

cool, thanks! reason I'm asking is i'm running loose balls on it , it works but it could be insane.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-14, 05:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,079
Posted By IknowURider

Cool. do you happen to remember if that top race...

Cool. do you happen to remember if that top race on the 600 was very narrow, and looks almost like its part of the lug? This is the skinniest race I've ever seen, and the cup above it is really...
Forum: Touring
04-06-14, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By IknowURider

Single walled MTB rim on front

I rebuilt my rear wheel on my Trek 930 to a double walled Rhynolite rim with a decent LX hub and put a Continental Tour tire on it, so at least that's all set, but I'm wondering how really critical...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,079
Posted By IknowURider

Did an awesome ride on it today after rescuing...

Did an awesome ride on it today after rescuing the current Shimano 600 headset. Turned out the bearing cages were getting toasted. But the cups look okay. I used a caged set on the bottom and went to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,177
Posted By IknowURider

Grail bike.

Grail bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-14, 02:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,079
Posted By IknowURider

Thanks. When did I write that? I think I wrote...

Thanks. When did I write that? I think I wrote that on another thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-14, 02:00 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 31,328
Posted By IknowURider

I have only heard the term "french fit" recently....

I have only heard the term "french fit" recently. Does that mean a bigger frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-14, 08:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,079
Posted By IknowURider

' Thanks Repecharge, I enjoy your posts. ...

'

Thanks Repecharge, I enjoy your posts.

I'm tired of dealing with headset issues, after battling to get the Motobecane Mirage up and running. I spent two hours on swapping the Bottom bracket...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-14, 05:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,183
Posted By IknowURider

very cool, I always wanted to try that

very cool, I always wanted to try that
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-14, 05:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,183
Posted By IknowURider

Bingo. Cool. We have a Napa here. Can you...

Bingo. Cool. We have a Napa here.

Can you walk in and buy some, or do they have to ID you and "special order" it?

(sigh) Another hassle thanks to the crystal-meth heads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-14, 05:15 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 31,328
Posted By IknowURider

Sorry, I meant the PR-10 . Turns out I think...

Sorry, I meant the PR-10 . Turns out I think mine's a later model UO-8 , I just noticed your 531 sticker on the down tube and shallow raked fork. Mine has exactly the same paint scheme and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 31,328
Posted By IknowURider

Awesome. I just got one for free, can you tell me...

Awesome. I just got one for free, can you tell me what year that is? Mine is the same color, components, everything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-14, 06:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,981
Posted By IknowURider

What city are you in? Generally, I don't bother...

What city are you in? Generally, I don't bother talking to people on the phone, I tell them to make a mutually confirmed appointment at a camera monitored **PUBLIC LOCATION*** as per the CL tips ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-14, 06:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,079
Posted By IknowURider

Doh!!! Resurrecting this old thread 'cause...

Doh!!!

Resurrecting this old thread 'cause I need advice on specs, etc.

I thought at first I might do a separate thread, but then I figured I should attach it here, because if you review the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,096
Posted By IknowURider

awesome. I restored one years ago that I told a...

awesome. I restored one years ago that I told a kid to buy off Craiglist for 90.00 from a japanese guy. Turned out the seatpost was stuck, hence the markdown. I freed it. (not fun).

Definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 09:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

Hey , cool that looks like a UO-8 frame. I just...

Hey , cool that looks like a UO-8 frame. I just got one today.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,183
Posted By IknowURider

Alternative tube patch cements

Are there any other types of cements that will work other than the usual patch-kit rubber cement? (usually it's Rax or that German brand )

Weldwood contact cement? Duco Cement?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 05:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,283
Posted By IknowURider

Napa has Valvoline Red Synthetic for only 2.99. ...

Napa has Valvoline Red Synthetic for only 2.99. Coastal Marine was 3.99 or 4.99. Tempted to try these instead of Mobil One, which I have used before, and I do like it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 05:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

what do you use to figure out frame angles, a...

what do you use to figure out frame angles, a protractor and a caliper?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 05:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

wonder if it's pipe-de-gas?

wonder if it's pipe-de-gas?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 03:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

"You might be surprised at effect of your weight...

"You might be surprised at effect of your weight distribution influences your perception of handling."


Good point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

Again, to clarify my initial question , I was...

Again, to clarify my initial question , I was trying to figure out if many of the the French mfg's
followed pretty much the same formula for geometry in the *Sport Touring category*

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 10:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

"Ben Lawee had his own house brand Italvega bikes...

"Ben Lawee had his own house brand Italvega bikes made in Italy by Torpado during a good part of the 70s. Because of favorable exchange rates he eventually went to the Japanese bike makers in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 10:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

"Actually, Ben Lawee probably had very little to...

"Actually, Ben Lawee probably had very little to do with the geometry changes. Motobecane adopted Italian road geometry on their performance frames around late 1973."

I never said he did, I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 10:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

A couple notes on Japanese frames: I wouldn't...

A couple notes on Japanese frames: I wouldn't say their ride quality is "dead". I think that's slightly harsh, in comparing, say gas-pipe to gas pipe , japanese vs. euro, all with the same tire and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-14, 09:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,711
Posted By IknowURider

I am 51 as well, been riding since '72. I think...

I am 51 as well, been riding since '72. I think you are in the groove, brother. Allez!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,320
Posted By IknowURider

Freezing them might work. If that doesn't work...

Freezing them might work. If that doesn't work try a butane torch , maybe you can boil them off or use acetone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Posted By IknowURider

Idea: steal a brown nylon stocking from...

Idea:

steal a brown nylon stocking from wifey or GF.

(fail- points if you buy one secretly on Amazon. Remember, NSA is tracking you! )

Cover with that, It will not only look cool, 'cause...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Posted By IknowURider

Unicanitor? what? Dude what if you are...

Unicanitor? what?

Dude what if you are (inadvertently) not wearing underwear, and you have been in the saddle mellowing, cruising, but all of a sudden go for the sprint , like, across a 4 lane...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Posted By IknowURider

That's awesome. I think I have one like that also,

That's awesome. I think I have one like that also,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 03:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

Good stuff. First "racing" bike I saw was around...

Good stuff. First "racing" bike I saw was around 1972, I think it was a UO-8. A bunch of us kids were hanging around near the bike rack at the YMCA, and the big, cool kid shows up .

We were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,893
Posted By IknowURider

Attention Hipsters; Poor man's Brooks B-17

371072

Recent mindless discovery.

In a fit of boredom, I ripped the foam off a beat up Panasonic saddle and lookit what's underneath.

If you can handle a rock-hard saddle and have padded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 08:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

UO-8 vs Panasonic371067

UO-8 vs Panasonic371067
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 08:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

371059 Here's an interesting comparison. Moto...

371059 Here's an interesting comparison. Moto Mirage Vs. Panasonic , pretty sure the Moto is an 80's frame 'cause it's BSA thread on the BB. I think the Panasonic Sport Deluxe was late 70's,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 07:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

Chas, that was AWESOME. Thanks!

Chas, that was AWESOME. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 06:33 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 67,317
Posted By IknowURider

371051371052 62 CM '83 (I think) Super Mirage,...

371051371052 62 CM '83 (I think) Super Mirage, rescued from certain landfill fate. This is the long distance rando-bike. Latest rescue is an 80's 58 CM Mirage, some basic jap upgrades, now has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-14, 08:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,345
Posted By IknowURider

+1. I have a salvaged Challenger on a Panasonic...

+1. I have a salvaged Challenger on a Panasonic with ten billion miles and it has never, ever, once missed a shift or thrown the chain. Amazing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-14, 08:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

OMG that is the awesomest vintage catalog-...

OMG that is the awesomest vintage catalog- dredge I have ever seen . "Normal" ...LOL. What was that? Tight up your butt upright? LOL ..."fast twitchy, squirrely, freaky". Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

Hmm. Probably applies to all bikes, Perfect...

Hmm. Probably applies to all bikes, Perfect response. Yeah the 80's was confusing, tight jeans, geometry, not a guitar in sight, flashy neon, and Greg Lemond Made us all clip in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

oh wait maybe I started a stupid thread. I forgot...

oh wait maybe I started a stupid thread. I forgot applications, race frames vs sport tourers and tourers. Duh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-14, 06:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

The french bikes I've owned so far in "sport...

The french bikes I've owned so far in "sport touring" mode all seem to have a slightly longer top tube. Hey, when you measure a top tube, it's "center-to center" on french bikes right? I have 22...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

Omg Drool. Yes the rear spacing is a mystery to...

Omg Drool. Yes the rear spacing is a mystery to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-14, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By IknowURider

Attn: John B. Thompson

John, I read your excellent blog post on your dynohub setup with a Sanyo hub. I wonder if you think this hub could handle a loaded touring bike.

I remember reading about a German hub that is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,882
Posted By IknowURider

Do all french bikes have the same frame angles?

The title pretty much says it all. I am noticing my 58 CM moto rides pretty close to the P-4 Corbier I recently sold.

So if someday I buy a cool 58 CM Jeunet, Gitane , etc. frame off Ebay (or...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,482
Posted By IknowURider

I doubt the OP would want to endure the hassle of...

I doubt the OP would want to endure the hassle of parting out the bike, and then dealing with CL spammers for two years to get all the parts sold.

I would say 400.00 in clean polished condition,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-14, 10:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,698
Posted By IknowURider

Sorry to cause aggravation. No these are not my...

Sorry to cause aggravation. No these are not my bikes. I was curious about how bikes in our market would compare to others. The two road bikes I though were pretty nice, but haven't sold in a long...
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