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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Thanks Man I plan to be back riding vintage steel...

Thanks Man I plan to be back riding vintage steel in 2021!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Well my plan for finishing the challenge on bike...

Well my plan for finishing the challenge on bike 2 was cut short by a doctor visit. My heart has been pumping at less than optimal levels so I am on some new meds, cutting back on exercise except...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Ride #2...

Ride #2 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) on the Shogun combo challenge - coffee and clunker. Not very far as I still feel like I am riding with one lung tied...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Got all 4 bearings serviced and new tires...

Got all 4 bearings serviced and new tires (Schwable City Jet 26 x 1.5) mounted on clunker #2 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) , so my totals are: Bike $50, tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

I decided for my second Clunker this year to have...

I decided for my second Clunker this year to have a theme - Combo Challenge! This Saturday the annual Coffeenuring (https://chasingmailboxes.com/category/coffeeneuring/)challenge kicks off so I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Well if my math is correct we have until into the...

Well if my math is correct we have until into the second week of November before the 100 days of the challenge are up, My work contract ended at the close of September so that leaves me with some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

I came full circle with this years Clunker having...

I came full circle with this years Clunker having sold it and made a tidy $100 profit (thank you Covid?) I actually drove out to deliver the bike which I never do but I fear this market is collapsing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-20, 05:47 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

RandomTandem my head hurts after reading that...

RandomTandem my head hurts after reading that convoluted tale but that could just be a lack of coffee. Nice parts swap
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Classtime Congrats, If I lived closer I would...

Classtime Congrats, If I lived closer I would take that sweet stumpy off your hands, I have my eyes peeled for a Rock Hopper
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Classtime A Stumpy for $40! that is quite a find...

Classtime A Stumpy for $40! that is quite a find I would be pleased to find a Rock Hopper for a C note these days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Random Tandem Please don't say active volcano,...

Random Tandem Please don't say active volcano, 2020 is listening and already shown itself to be in a bad mood -and you are just up I-5 from me...... btw your Trekking bars comment made me laugh out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Unca_Sam I might get it for the saddle and the...

Unca_Sam I might get it for the saddle and the scrap value :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 08:08 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

norcalmike I wouldn't value that saddle at any...

norcalmike I wouldn't value that saddle at any more than $5 personally. That old Hardrock should clean up nicely and I think we are only 1/3 of the way thru the 100 days of the challenge,,,,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Oldsledz Once upon a time I dated a girl from...

Oldsledz Once upon a time I dated a girl from Midland MI, even passed through there once in the early 90s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Who you calling Yella? Nicely done AndyK

Who you calling Yella? Nicely done AndyK
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

So on the left is the 11-19t corncob the Univega...

So on the left is the 11-19t corncob the Univega came with and I just rode 100km with. On the right is the new 12-32t that is replacing it. No more fearing hills :lol:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Electrical tape? it is the clunker challenge...

Electrical tape? it is the clunker challenge after all....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

With a 20k ride this morning the 2020 Clunker...

With a 20k ride this morning the 2020 Clunker challenge is in the books! now I can put a cassette with decent range on this beastie
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

andy k it is almost a shame you aren't riding it...

andy k it is almost a shame you aren't riding it as found'; rust, pie plate, stem shifters.... Clunkerific! welcome to the Challenge/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Another morning ride and another lovely summer...

Another morning ride and another lovely summer morning. Hoping to knock out the final 20 km this week before going out of town on the weekend....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

On this mornings 20 km ride to get about 3/4 of...

On this mornings 20 km ride to get about 3/4 of the way to the finish line I am pretty blessed to live where I do.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Hit 52.2 km this morning to pass the half way...

Hit 52.2 km this morning to pass the half way point. Chipping away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

that shifter scares me a little bit

that shifter scares me a little bit
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

I am hoping to do a longer ride on the weekend...

I am hoping to do a longer ride on the weekend but I have been riding every morning and am up to 36.5 km, so a third of the way there. Its been very pleasant riding in the mornings. Other than the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Hi the quarter pole with this mornings ride so we...

Hi the quarter pole with this mornings ride so we are chugging along like the little engine that could. Due to the extremely narrow gear range on the Univega anything over about a 4%grade is beyond...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Also totally rookie mistake paying full go for...

Also totally rookie mistake paying full go for the bike and not leaving any left over for say Tires or Tubes!!! Sounds like she will appreciate her "super bike" that much more now. Chapeau to her for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

rustystrings61 I believe Mismatched is this...

rustystrings61 I believe Mismatched is this challenges' middle name. Seriously your bike looks great hope it rides well too. Nicely cobbled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 12:57 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

First ride today a modest 7.5 KM - I had about 15...

First ride today a modest 7.5 KM - I had about 15 miles on the bike in early August but I am starting from this week for challenge mileage. I like my parts bin saddle much more than the stock one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

Having purchased the Univega before I knew there...

Having purchased the Univega before I knew there was a Clunker Challenge I have hamstrung myself a bit by spending almost 25% of my budget having a spoke replaced at the LBS and then I used another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,248
Posted By ryansu

I was very lucky to stumble across this 1993 (?)...

I was very lucky to stumble across this 1993 (?) Univega Via Montega for $40 on CL 10 days ago. Got a missing spoke replaced for $23 at the LBS. I do lots of work but don't do much with wheels other...
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