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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 04:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 905
Posted By viperocco

check local upholstery shop for material.

check local upholstery shop for material.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 12:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 905
Posted By viperocco

i agree. I used an old pair of jeans to rehab an...

i agree. I used an old pair of jeans to rehab an old gel seat.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-05-23, 04:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 762
Posted By viperocco

Oh nice, I will look out for them. Yeah I looked...

Oh nice, I will look out for them. Yeah I looked at the fisher again after the first comments and that thing is pretty beat compared to the Giant. Eyes start going funny when you been looking at...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 762
Posted By viperocco

I agree. I’m not in any rush and your bike was...

I agree. I’m not in any rush and your bike was def a good find. Thanks!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-23, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 762
Posted By viperocco

Good point on being able to check the frames. I...

Good point on being able to check the frames. I was going to pop in the LBS to see if anyone was selling as well.
Ah cool. I will look into that. I haven't heard of them. Thanks!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-23, 12:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 762
Posted By viperocco

Thanks, I appreciate the input. I looked at the...

Thanks, I appreciate the input. I looked at the pictures again and you’re correct in the condition differences. I too am leaning to the Giant.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-02-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 762
Posted By viperocco

Gary Fisher vs Giant

Hello all - I am looking to purchase a 17" x 26" mtb frame to swap all my components from my 2005 19" Fuji Outland pro bc it is too big. I am looking at these two frames which appear to be in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By viperocco

Very cool design 👍

Very cool design 👍
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,442
Posted By viperocco

I want one of those as well!

I want one of those as well!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,442
Posted By viperocco

I like it!

I like it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,442
Posted By viperocco

Music

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Gas can be bad..4 more guitars and bass amp not pictured.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-18-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,965
Posted By viperocco

Thanks! Yeah I think you're right on that.

Thanks! Yeah I think you're right on that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,509
Posted By viperocco

Good tip

Good tip
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-21, 06:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,509
Posted By viperocco

High heat krylon

I used the high heat krylon, not sure it comes in gloss though. The paint dries super quick and re-coat can be applied anytime. The paint is also pretty forgiving. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-21, 09:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,909
Posted By viperocco

Ending building a new 27"

So I decided to go with building a single speed/fixed flip flop wheel. I went with a Formula track hub from Ebay, Sun Rims CR18, Sapim spoke and nipples. I really enjoyed the experience building the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-21, 01:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,666
Posted By viperocco

Looks legit

Looks legit
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-21, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By viperocco

Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,293
Posted By viperocco

VO fender install

Almost done installing these. Need to address minor mounting bolt rub on the front tire but other than that is ready for a test run. VO fenders get some heat for being difficult to install but I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 08:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,658
Posted By viperocco

That has got to be the craziest seat post I have...

That has got to be the craziest seat post I have ever seen. I would go with drill it out till it is thin enough to peel away from seat tube?
I too would like to take a stab at a stuck seatpost bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-09-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By viperocco

That's the one

That's the one
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-09-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By viperocco

Good point. Thanks

Good point. Thanks
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-08-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By viperocco

Cool, good idea on being visible. Thanks!

Cool, good idea on being visible. Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-08-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By viperocco

Thanks, I was guessing around $1800 could be fair...

Thanks, I was guessing around $1800 could be fair but I know little to nothing about these bikes.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-08-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By viperocco

Try this

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/bik/d/berkley-colnago-master-piu/7401000548.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-08-21, 01:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By viperocco

Colnago Master Più

This popped up on the local CL and was wondering what y'all's thoughts on pricing was.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/bik/d/berkley-colnago-master-piu/7401000548.html
Completed eBay listing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,442
Posted By viperocco

Agreed

Agreed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-21, 05:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,463
Posted By viperocco

Outstanding!

Outstanding!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-21, 06:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,542
Posted By viperocco

Haha that looks awesoome

Haha that looks awesoome
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By viperocco

I recently had a similar issue and it turned out...

I recently had a similar issue and it turned out that I had routed the cable on the RD clamping mount incorrectly. Once rerouted and re-clamped full range shifting was available.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-21, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By viperocco

Turns out this is a pretty low end RD that was...

Turns out this is a pretty low end RD that was tricky to get adjusted even when new, Looks like I will be looking for replacement. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By viperocco

Oh good idea, I'll check the disrailie gears site...

Oh good idea, I'll check the disrailie gears site for that. Interestingly enough while I was comparing the 2 pics of the bike I adjusted the rear wheel to match the angle of the RD on the first pic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By viperocco

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

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Before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By viperocco

When I got the bike it I took it around the block...

When I got the bike it I took it around the block and it went through all the gears. Whether the jockey wheel was rubbing or not at that time I cannot say and after that ride I took it apart for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By viperocco

suntour trimec RD issues

Hoping someone might be able to shed some light on my issue. The RD jockey wheel contacts the largest 2 freewheel gears while on the small front chainring. I have sized a new chain using the big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By viperocco

Riding around Monroe in the morning

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

While she is certainly smaller than the other...

While she is certainly smaller than the other bikes in the fleet, she is totally rideable (for now). Will likely swap the saddle once I repair the vinyl on the original one.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

Cool paint scheme on the Old Nail there.

Cool paint scheme on the Old Nail there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

Aww man don't tell me that. haha

Aww man don't tell me that. haha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

Oh ok, I did not even notice the cable housing,...

Oh ok, I did not even notice the cable housing, will def swap that. Thanks for the tip on the length of the housing; could very well be the issue on my one ten!

That is a longer seat post than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

Thanks! I did read about the cracks somewhere and...

Thanks! I did read about the cracks somewhere and took a cursory look under there while washing the bike. Looked ok and overall condition is pretty good, aside from knicks here and there. She cleaned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

Thanks, the saddle cover needs to be re glued but...

Thanks, the saddle cover needs to be re glued but looks to be in good shape. Grips are gone..turned to dust when you touched them
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 06:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

Thanks, my third Miyata now and certainly the...

Thanks, my third Miyata now and certainly the nicest one out of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

Noted thanks

Noted thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 04:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

On another note

My phone created a duplicate post; anyone know how to delete it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 02:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,933
Posted By viperocco

Miyata 512

Just picked this up for$150.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By viperocco

Munson park

One of my regular quick rides in the morning here in Monroe MI....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-21, 04:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,223
Posted By viperocco

Nice find!

Nice find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-21, 04:33 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 160,957
Posted By viperocco

Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,909
Posted By viperocco

Temp solution to wheel dilemma

Picked this up for 30 bucks. Needed a brake bolt tapped to be rideable....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-21, 06:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,909
Posted By viperocco

The likely recipient, Miyata 215ST, has the early...

The likely recipient, Miyata 215ST, has the early Shimano SIS where you can switch between friction and index shifting. Going to take some measurements today and possibly grab my father in-law's...
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