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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By rhender

I don't blame you. I've admired your XO-2 in the...

I don't blame you. I've admired your XO-2 in the past.

You might also try posting a FS thread on the iBob forum. I don't know that you will maximize your dollar there like you will eBay but I can...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-10-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By rhender

IMO this would very easily clear $1000+ on eBay...

IMO this would very easily clear $1000+ on eBay if you were willing to deal with the hassle. I recently watched an auction on there for a 92 XO-2 (the least desirable XO-2 imo even though I love...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,083
Posted By rhender

Great job with this one. Did you snap any...

Great job with this one. Did you snap any pictures of how you made the fender work with the fork? Did you just trim it fit around the fork blades? As others have noted, that fender line is basically...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,838
Posted By rhender

That's a great fact. Thanks for the info!

That's a great fact. Thanks for the info!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,838
Posted By rhender

This is just gorgeous. Congratulations or well...

This is just gorgeous. Congratulations or well done. I can just tell how great this is going to turn out already.

Does anyone know if only the SPs came with vertical dropouts? It looks like all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

Ah. To my credit I could only see the very right...

Ah. To my credit I could only see the very right side of the one photo'd but they definitely fooled me lol. Thanks for sorting that out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

That sort of looks like a Reynolds tubing sticker...

That sort of looks like a Reynolds tubing sticker on the top but I can't really tell. Seems like I haven't seen many Japanese bikes made from Reynolds, but maybe I just haven't noticed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 70,173
Posted By rhender

I would have liked one but really wish Handsome...

I would have liked one but really wish Handsome had taken some liberties with the tire clearance. I know that it's a homage to a very loved frame and there is something to be said for keeping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,700
Posted By rhender

Thanks for the reply gugie Very helpful ...

Thanks for the reply gugie Very helpful

VintageRide Do you mind if I ask how tall you are/what your inseam is? I have a bead on a 56cm, but I'm typically closer to a 58cm. Of course a test ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,700
Posted By rhender

Do you know if the Fuji S12-S LTD would be more...

Do you know if the Fuji S12-S LTD would be more or less the same? There are a few for sale near me, and I'm considering pursuing a project like this one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-21, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,216
Posted By rhender

When I saw that pink cdale, my first thought was...

When I saw that pink cdale, my first thought was "oh yeah. I'd make that a single speed bmx 26er." That thing is awesome--nice find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

Are those 45mm tires?? That's awesome lol.

Are those 45mm tires?? That's awesome lol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,920
Posted By rhender

Definitely a possibility. I'm afraid at this...

Definitely a possibility. I'm afraid at this point though that I have too much invested in them to accept the return that a half-finished project sale would incur. It might happen, but I haven't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,920
Posted By rhender

Unfortunately, I've come to find that this is me...

Unfortunately, I've come to find that this is me as well. I currently have seven bikes which is not a lot by C&V standards but it's more than I need. However, I would have only have 3 or 4 if I was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-21, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,464
Posted By rhender

The Mercier Kilo WT is basically an exact clone...

The Mercier Kilo WT is basically an exact clone of the steamroller (according to specs it actually has a bit more tire clearance). I had one for a while and was happy with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,784
Posted By rhender

Woah. Please tell me more on how you managed...

Woah. Please tell me more on how you managed that. I have a pair of the Suntour XC power ratchet thumb shifters and I was just trying to figure out if I could do something like that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,615
Posted By rhender

I'm about to undertake the same project so I'm...

I'm about to undertake the same project so I'm just commenting to follow this thread.

Thanks,
Ray
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 786,091
Posted By rhender

ISO / WTB: Shimano Deore V-Brake Set

Not exactly C&V, but maybe someone here can help me out. I'm looking for a Shimano Deore V-Brake set, preferably silver if possible. I was not expecting this to be as difficult to find as it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,893
Posted By rhender

I believe that's actually a '93. I only know...

I believe that's actually a '93. I only know because my XO-2 is a 92 and doesn't have the nice lugged frame and real crowned fork that yours does (and I sure wish it it did). Beautiful bike! I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,489
Posted By rhender

Wow this thing is so cool! Guess I'm on the...

Wow this thing is so cool! Guess I'm on the lookout for Schwinn Mirada mixte now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By rhender

Tried this last night and think I got it right....

Tried this last night and think I got it right. It does still feel a little rough but as you said I think that's because the races aren't perfect. It's not very noticeable and definitely smooth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By rhender

Yes, I'm also confused by this. The race could be...

Yes, I'm also confused by this. The race could be loosening as I turn the fork. That's something I hadn't considered. My other thought was that in the process of unscrewing the cone, I could have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By rhender

That was my thought as well, which is why I asked...

That was my thought as well, which is why I asked if I needed to tighten it more initially. I was hesitant to do this as I didn't want to cause any damage accidentally, but I did tighten it down with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-20, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By rhender

Threaded Headset Help?

I am currently working on a threaded headset that takes loose ball bearings. I've only ever worked on headsets with caged bearings so this is all new to me. I got replacements for these because the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

I'm glad to hear it. I hope you enjoy it. I think...

I'm glad to hear it. I hope you enjoy it. I think you got a great deal too. It kept popping up in my searches, and I was just astonished that the price was getting that low. I was very tempted but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-20, 01:36 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

This has been up for so long and the price keeps...

This has been up for so long and the price keeps going lower and lower... I'm currently in the process of restoring a Pro of that exact year/paint scheme, and I really hope I won't have to let it go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 786,091
Posted By rhender

Good tip--thanks! I'll keep an eye out for a 26.4...

Good tip--thanks! I'll keep an eye out for a 26.4 as well then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 786,091
Posted By rhender

I know beggars can't be choosers... but I can't...

I know beggars can't be choosers... but I can't go with black for this bike. Thank you for the heads up though!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 786,091
Posted By rhender

230mm but could probably take a little longer if...

230mm but could probably take a little longer if needed. Thank you for your help and no rush! I appreciate it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 786,091
Posted By rhender

WTB 26.2mm diameter seatpost

My new bstone takes a 26.2mm seatpost... This is proving very difficult to find and the Kalloy one that came stock doesn't allow for adjusting saddle angle so it's not going to work. Only thing I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 786,091
Posted By rhender

WTB 56-58cm Raleigh International

Looking for an International frameset in size 56-58. Would prefer a frameset as this is more of a self-proposed build project, but I might consider a complete bike if the price was good. I have some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-20, 06:55 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

Cannondale touring bike - $75 -...

Cannondale touring bike - $75 - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/415839449208481/

I haven't contacted the seller and the ad has been up for more than a week so I don't know that it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 85,685
Posted By rhender

Any idea when the black will be back in stock? I...

Any idea when the black will be back in stock? I had it sitting in my amazon cart for weeks and just waited too long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

Ahh. That makes sense. I have the chance to pick...

Ahh. That makes sense. I have the chance to pick up an 88 SR500 but couldn't tell if it was any different from the other road/crit models offered that year (other than the 105 groupset). Looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-20, 05:53 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

Since you brought it up, this is something I've...

Since you brought it up, this is something I've been thinking about recently that I could use some clarification on. Was there any difference in the early Cannondale model's frames or did the higher...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By rhender

Decided to pass. For the price it might have been...

Decided to pass. For the price it might have been worth it to grab the components, but I'm low on space and going to hold out for gem I can polish. Thanks for the help everyone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By rhender

Thanks for the info! Yeah, I think I just...

Thanks for the info!

Yeah, I think I just let myself get thrown off by the Campy parts, frame pump, and brooks saddle. I suppose it's possible though someone just mirrored the Competition of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By rhender

Raleigh identification?

So, I guess I am looking for another project(?), but I stumbled across this bike for sale locally at a pretty good price. I am going to look at it today and the seller has agreed to follow social...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

Old Stumpjumper - $100 ...

Old Stumpjumper - $100

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/172825097181243/

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,741
Posted By rhender

Thanks for putting things in perspective. Wishing...

Thanks for putting things in perspective. Wishing you the best in these difficult times
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,741
Posted By rhender

Oh yeah. I got it bad. Can't believe I thought...

Oh yeah. I got it bad. Can't believe I thought being stuck inside was going to save me money...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

Thanks for the heads up about the "Terry...

Thanks for the heads up about the "Terry Geometry." Learn something new everyday...

I was actually looking at that Competition too. It's my size, and I'm very tempted. Unfortunately, I'm just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,188,368
Posted By rhender

Miyata 512 Comp. - $100 I can't post links...

Miyata 512 Comp. - $100

I can't post links or pictures yet, but if you remove the spaces it will take to the ad. Looks like an interesting one for a smaller rider and not a bad price for triple...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-02-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,368
Posted By rhender

Yes that's the one! Thank you for your assist....

Yes that's the one! Thank you for your assist. And yep, if the frame will take it, I can track down a fork to match, although typically I've found that usually it's the chainstays/seatstays that are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-02-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,368
Posted By rhender

Sorry for waiting so long to get back to this...

Sorry for waiting so long to get back to this thread. I just made my account and for some reason wasn't being notified that people had responded.

Anyway, I feel like some people here don't believe...
Forum: For Sale
02-25-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By rhender

What a good deal! Kicking myself that I missed...

What a good deal! Kicking myself that I missed it. If anyone else is looking to sell a Bolt let me know.

Thanks
Ray
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,368
Posted By rhender

Vintage MTB with room for huge tires?

Hi all,

I know this is a bit of a strange question, but I recently discovered from another user on here that the early 90s Mongoose Rockadile will take 26x2.8 tires (it does look like he swapped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 960,193
Posted By rhender

Goosecheck Yep, that's the one! Thank you for...

Goosecheck Yep, that's the one! Thank you for looking into it and for the words of wisdom. If I do end up getting it, it might be a near replica of your build because I don't know what else besides a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-20, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 960,193
Posted By rhender

Goosecheck Man, that thing is badass. Thanks so...

Goosecheck Man, that thing is badass. Thanks so much for the info and pictures!

The CL photos are not great, but I will post some better ones when I get the bike or post the link if it falls...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 960,193
Posted By rhender

Hi Goosecheck I have been bitten by the...

Hi Goosecheck

I have been bitten by the retro-mtb-to-dropbar-conversion bug and have been looking for a frame that matches what I'm looking for. Your Rockadile is exactly the kind of build that I...
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