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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,723
Posted By madpogue

Oh somebody please buy this before I get tempted...

Oh somebody please buy this before I get tempted to go look at it. Or at least convince me that it's too big for me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 276
Posted By madpogue

Welcome! One important point about pedals -- the...

Welcome! One important point about pedals -- the left side (AKA "non-drive" side or NDS) pedal is REVERSE threaded. That is, facing the pedal from the left side of the bike, you turn the axle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,389
Posted By madpogue

Precisely why I live close to a REAL downtown and...

Precisely why I live close to a REAL downtown and multiple walkable business districts. It's served my purposes well.

I never understood what sort of sick heart possesses anyone to idly witness...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,389
Posted By madpogue

Hmm, is this about buying or selling? In any...

Hmm, is this about buying or selling? In any event. in both cases, I find it's the millennials and other younger generations who need "educating". There seems to be some part of "cash only" that some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,723
Posted By madpogue

That's actually TODAY, not Wednesday. And the...

That's actually TODAY, not Wednesday. And the Nishiki bid is $4 US.

Both bikes are remarkably clean for "general" auction house items. I doubt the auctioneers cleaned them up this well, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,389
Posted By madpogue

Oh, I would definitely have her replicate the...

Oh, I would definitely have her replicate the complete ad on FBM, using my ad copy and photos. But there'd be no way for FB'ers to anonymously contact me; that's where the CL link would come in. CL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,389
Posted By madpogue

Question for those who use FBM -- do they...

Question for those who use FBM -- do they prohibit (or block) links in ads you create? I fully intend to go to my grave never having gone to fakebook, but I'm flipping a bike for a friend who has FB....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-16-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By madpogue

Looks like a 1984. definitely was originally a...

Looks like a 1984. definitely was originally a 27"-er. My '89 isn't my fastest or lightest roadie, but it's still a fun ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 872,262
Posted By madpogue

Yes, the donor brake should have a cable housing...

Yes, the donor brake should have a cable housing going directly into the adjuster, exactly the same way as you have it on the front. The stop that's attached via the seat binder is part of the old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,509
Posted By madpogue

like the dark gray Sante hoods, I can't keep the...

like the dark gray Sante hoods, I can't keep the lighter ones from looking icky/dingy to save my life.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 316
Posted By madpogue

Silly me, I would have just put a twist-tie...

Silly me, I would have just put a twist-tie through the adjuster and the arm.....

Batavus and Bridgestone Kabuki have got to be the GOATs in the headbadge department.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 872,262
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Those "cross" Schwinns were great. They...

^^^^^ Those "cross" Schwinns were great. They never felt "sedate" like so many hybrids. My CrossCut feels at home pretty-much everywhere I take it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By madpogue

HAHA "LookOut" is our favorite nickname for...

HAHA "LookOut" is our favorite nickname for Microsoft Outlook....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By madpogue

According to the 1995 (a little older than the OP...

According to the 1995 (a little older than the OP bike) catalog, it's entry level. Hi-Ten frame, Lee Chi brakes, etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,487
Posted By madpogue

Late to the party, but... Propylene is the...

Late to the party, but... Propylene is the animal-safe antifreeze. As for disposal, at least here in Wisconsin, most any auto service shop will take it and dispose of it as they would with anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 639
Posted By madpogue

Just like "The World War" (before they had to say...

Just like "The World War" (before they had to say "First")......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,103
Posted By madpogue

That "unique hue" constitutes the better part of...

That "unique hue" constitutes the better part of this bike's value. It's obviously original, and likely much more rare than the dark green/olive, which was the other option that year. Certainly its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,673
Posted By madpogue

So many come to mind: * Stumpy/Hopper (see...

So many come to mind:
* Stumpy/Hopper (see above)
* Schwinn Sierra / High Sierra / Impact Pro
* Trek 8/9 series higher end (850/950 and above)
* Univega Alpina
* Diamond Back Apex/Axis
* Ross...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,103
Posted By madpogue

Coupla Rosses 1) '80s Mt. Hood. ...

Coupla Rosses
1) '80s Mt. Hood.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/rossmthood1200_54cf899a818398b759e39061629231440a03a494.jpg
As bought - since replaced tires, fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,920
Posted By madpogue

I bought my Ricoh in '73; it was the most...

I bought my Ricoh in '73; it was the most affordable SLR with a shutter that went to 1/1000 second. Bulletproof, optics were okay, Copal shutter was nuts-on accurate. Ricoh, Fuji (hmmm), Canon,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 485
Posted By madpogue

Any chance you could scan/post the Ironman (p.28)...

Any chance you could scan/post the Ironman (p.28) and Trek (p.137) articles?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 769
Posted By madpogue

If I'm envisioning this tool and its usage...

If I'm envisioning this tool and its usage correctly, seems to me one could substitue an appropriate size socket and washer.

Oh, and more on topic -- is freewheel relative position really relevant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 463
Posted By madpogue

Looks to me like the arm would hit the chainstay,...

Looks to me like the arm would hit the chainstay, or at least come to within a couple coats of paint distance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By madpogue

One of the last USA-made (not lugged): ...

One of the last USA-made (not lugged):

https://bid.hansenauctiongroup.com/ui/auctions/117551/15167673

#1812 • Trek 730 Bicycle (CA)
High bid $3

10% bid premium, one-day local pickup. Bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,496
Posted By madpogue

My money's on "Bust".

My money's on "Bust".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 873
Posted By madpogue

I wanna know what that celeste Queen was up to...

I wanna know what that celeste Queen was up to last night, that got her that crack in her base.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 342
Posted By madpogue

I wouldn't call a 6-speed Helicomatic "rare";...

I wouldn't call a 6-speed Helicomatic "rare"; actually, all the Helicos I've come across except 1 (a 5-speed) have been 6-speed. The Treks all had Sedisport chains as mentioned. I replaced the worn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 342
Posted By madpogue

I wouldn't call a 6-speed Helicomatic "rare";...

I wouldn't call a 6-speed Helicomatic "rare"; actually, all the Helicos I've come across except 1 (a 5-speed) have been 6-speed. The Treks all had Sedisport chains as mentioned. I replaced the worn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,238
Posted By madpogue

"Kid......."

"Kid......."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,575
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Spent much of my youth not far from the...

^^^^^ Spent much of my youth not far from the Rouge, either in Dearborn or in Westland. Never knew about the fire. Back then there were no ped bridges over the river. Winter 1974-ish, I tried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 500
Posted By madpogue

I'm surprised the L-bends of conventional spokes...

I'm surprised the L-bends of conventional spokes work in such thick flanges.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By madpogue

If I recall, Brave calls their ad / malware...

If I recall, Brave calls their ad / malware blocker "Shields Up". Look for a shield icon up near the top of the browser window somewhere. I think you can turn it on/off per site.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 611
Posted By madpogue

Wow that wheelbase, spans two ZIP codes....

Wow that wheelbase, spans two ZIP codes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,383
Posted By madpogue

Good to see Neil Young working to get back into...

Good to see Neil Young working to get back into shape.

Oh wait......

"Before rebushing the lower grunnion banjos....."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,509
Posted By madpogue

Repo? You don't wanna look in there.... ...

Repo? You don't wanna look in there....

https://y.yarn.co/f861a60c-221a-4312-91e0-9d76dce2801a_screenshot.jpg

Oh, wait......
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By madpogue

Sigh - grail bike in my size.....

Sigh - grail bike in my size.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 605
Posted By madpogue

This should be the feature photo in any...

This should be the feature photo in any encyclopedia or dictionary entry on the word "Steampunk".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,496
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^^ NSFW alert (please to notify next...

^^^^^^ NSFW alert (please to notify next time.....)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 585
Posted By madpogue

What's the serial number on the frame? What...

What's the serial number on the frame? What markings, if any, are on the steerer tube?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,496
Posted By madpogue

Just look at those julienne fries! (But...

Just look at those julienne fries!

(But wait, there's more....)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 638
Posted By madpogue

The catch is, a lot of the headsets that use race...

The catch is, a lot of the headsets that use race locking mechanisms like this, and the jagged-tooth style, do not have flats on the threaded race for the preferred two-spanner approach as described...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 638
Posted By madpogue

Seems to me the spacer is drilled all the way...

Seems to me the spacer is drilled all the way around in order to accommodate the pin in the threaded race no matter what angle/position it's in when it's properly loaded. And the spacer then ties...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,610
Posted By madpogue

All the parts not removed are those that require...

All the parts not removed are those that require bike-specific tools (BB tool, headset cup popper, chain tool
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,610
Posted By madpogue

^^^^ Dude is a disgrace to both the OBS...

^^^^ Dude is a disgrace to both the OBS Powerstroke Diesel community and the C&V bike community
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,283
Posted By madpogue

Far as I know, Keo is compatible with neither...

Far as I know, Keo is compatible with neither Delta nor SPD-SL.

But now.... I might be... mistaken.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,898
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Soon as they finish with the work on the...

^^^^^ Soon as they finish with the work on the "grassy knoll", you'll be able to spot it from the air.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,517
Posted By madpogue

NB: Page 8 (Le Mans) is absent from the 1987 PDF.

NB: Page 8 (Le Mans) is absent from the 1987 PDF.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By madpogue

Discount Ironman.....

Discount Ironman.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By madpogue

Illinois? No doubt he's still registered to...

Illinois? No doubt he's still registered to vote......

(Runs away B4 the P&R cops get here.....)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,103
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^^^ Squirt - the ultimate C&V soda...

^^^^^^^ Squirt - the ultimate C&V soda choice......
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