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10-17-23, 11:48 AM
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Posted By treebound

Thank you all for the info and the link. I’m...

Thank you all for the info and the link. I’m going to try and ride it around the block this week to see how it feels for fit.
10-17-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 671
Posted By treebound

Raleigh Racing USA Grand Prix

I picked this up recently and am trying to best-guess the age and what the original components/gearing were.

Raleigh Grand Prix
It currently has brake-shifters on it and is 2x8 gearing.

Rear...
Replies: 14
Views: 1,196
Posted By treebound

The Falcon is now in a new home with a taller...

The Falcon is now in a new home with a taller owner who probably has put over 300 miles on it so far.
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Views: 1,196
Posted By treebound

Sometimes things work out. I found a donor...

Sometimes things work out.

I found a donor bike at a thrift shop with 27” 6-speed alloy wheels that spun true. So tonight I swapped the freewheels and put the 5-speed freewheel onto the alloy...
Replies: 14
Views: 1,196
Posted By treebound

Sort of in the category of: those that know can...

Sort of in the category of: those that know can appreciate these, and those that don’t won’t.

I tried to explain half-step gearing to someone and they slowly wandered off muttering something about...
Replies: 14
Views: 1,196
Posted By treebound

Do you think the top tube cable guides are...

Do you think the top tube cable guides are incorrect or just out of position?

I recall having bikes back in the ‘70’s that had the flat bent cable guides like the ones on this bike, so I didn’t...
Replies: 14
Views: 1,196
Posted By treebound

1972 Falcon

I picked this up from a former now retired co-worker. He always bragged about The Falcon, but never rode it for the ten years I worked with him.

I’ve adjusted and corrected a couple things on the...
12-29-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By treebound

Thanks for the detailed catch. I will check the...

Thanks for the detailed catch. I will check the rear as well before I ride it.
12-28-22, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By treebound

Here is a pic of the whole bike nighttime cell...

Here is a pic of the whole bike nighttime cell phone flash is not the greatest)
...
12-28-22, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By treebound

Thank you.

Thank you.
12-27-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By treebound

1997 Trek UAV handlebar bracket

Hello,

I just got this 1997 Trek UAV ii and I don’t recall if these handlebar brackets are for support to stiffen the bar, or to attach stuff to.

The bike looks to be in like-new condition. For...
08-25-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5,289
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Posted By treebound

I stopped to take a photo on today’s lunchtime...

I stopped to take a photo on today’s lunchtime ride
...
05-10-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

Nope, main part does not swing at all. I watched...

Nope, main part does not swing at all. I watched a couple utube videos last night so it looks like I just need to remove the nut on the back side. It seems to be either stuck or over-tightened.
05-09-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

I’m working on just getting the bike functional...

I’m working on just getting the bike functional and sorted out before I do a deep clean on it.

Found a broken pulley on the rear. But there is something amiss with the derailleur body spring and I...
05-07-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

I’ve put many miles on steel rimmed bikes in my...

I’ve put many miles on steel rimmed bikes in my younger years, so I might go ahead and run the steel rims for awhile.
05-07-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

I found a donor bike at a thrift shop this...

I found a donor bike at a thrift shop this morning. Two near new 27” tires, at least one good tube, and a 5-speed freewheel (almost a corncob). I will probably salvage a few other parts as well.
...
05-07-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

Thanks for the bike shop article, neat. The...

Thanks for the bike shop article, neat.

The dropout slots measure about 9.4-9.9mm, so I will carefully remove just a touch from the lower face of the slots.

Front derailleur no cracks that I...
05-06-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

Thanks for the heads-up on the non-stepped...

Thanks for the heads-up on the non-stepped seatpost.

I slipped a 700c front wheel and tire on the forks and it looks like it would work just fine.

I tried a 700c rear wheel and the axle has too...
05-06-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

I found a set of 27” wheels that were still...

I found a set of 27” wheels that were still stashed in the garage rafters, complete with corded liners (which I will replace). I just hope I can get the freewheel off, or maybe just run it for...
05-06-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

I will measure that and see what I still have for...

I will measure that and see what I still have for quill stems. Thanks for the heads-up.
05-06-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

I either sold or donated the last of my 27” alloy...

I either sold or donated the last of my 27” alloy wheels a year or three ago.
But, yep, I will be cautiously using these while I watch for alloy wheels.
05-06-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

It also came with a frame pump. The internal...

It also came with a frame pump. The internal rubber is disintegrated so it is just for looks until I can find a replacement rubber stopper pressure thing.
...
05-06-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

Second batch of pics ...

Second batch of pics

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05-06-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

First batch of pics ( my phone browser doesn’t...

First batch of pics ( my phone browser doesn’t always play well with image uploads)
...
05-06-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,274
Posted By treebound

I said that I would never … (Peugeot content)

I said that I would never get anther bike with cottered cranks,
I said that I would never get another bike with 27” wheels,
Never say never, I just bought this Peugeot this morning.

And it...
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

Thanks, I’m trying to find a 1”-24 thread die...

Thanks, I’m trying to find a 1”-24 thread die before I cut the steerer tube down.
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Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

I sent him a facebook message, then just followed...

I sent him a facebook message, then just followed up with another, but no response. Oh well.
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

I’m back with a mock-up update. I’ve been...

I’m back with a mock-up update.
I’ve been watching for local postings of a road bike with a 650c front wheel and center mounted brakes. Found one with 650c front and rear, but way beyond my budget....
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

Any guesses if one of these people on Strava is...

Any guesses if one of these people on Strava is the same Roberto as above?
...
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Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

I started working on the bike a little last night...

I started working on the bike a little last night since I’ve decided to keep it for now. I got the front derailleur unstuck and moving a little, should be okay once I get it cleaned up and lubed.
...
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

The functional top tube length from center of...

The functional top tube length from center of head tube to the seat tube opening is about 59cm.
I somehow missed measuring the functional/traditional seat tube length, but from center of cranks to...
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

Yep, that is what is on the bottom bracket. ...

Yep, that is what is on the bottom bracket.

Seller had no leads to the original fork, I suspect one of the ones you linked are the same one he said he had bookmarked on ebay. I will check them out.
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

Oh crap, I really wish you hadn’t posted that...

Oh crap, I really wish you hadn’t posted that (saying this while I capture the image and print it out :) ).

For some strange reason the Disney comic just gives me a nudge to build this up. Time...
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

Just playing around with visualizing what...

Just playing around with visualizing what different wheel sizes might look like just for grins.
700c on back with 20” on front,
then 700c front and rear,
both options look scary.

And apart from...
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

Thank you, nice to have the history. The fork...

Thank you, nice to have the history.
The fork is not original, but I did find a side view photo of a green version of what looks like the same bike, so I’m going to do some carefull eyeball...
Replies: 44
Views: 3,320
Posted By treebound

F. Moser funny bike

I’ve always referred to this style frame as a funny bike.

I received this in a trade, seller/trader said he figures it sizes like a 56-58cm frame size, and he believed it originally had a 24”...
09-22-21, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,618
Posted By treebound

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Giant Defy 2. As I prepare for retirement in the...
Forum: Touring
08-02-21, 09:19 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 226,213
Posted By treebound

[QUOTE=Matadors;22166965]A buddy and I rode...

[QUOTE=Matadors;22166965]A buddy and I rode around the Olympic Peninsula on our Trek 520's last week. Great bikes for rugged touring!
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Very nice. It is probably posted somewhere on this site...
07-23-21, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Posted By treebound

Sounds like a plan, thank you

Sounds like a plan, thank you
07-23-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Posted By treebound

I just checked the Bolt’s settings and it looks...

I just checked the Bolt’s settings and it looks like FTP is set at 200 watts.

I guess I need to do an FTP test, time to read how to do that.

edit: found this on the Wahoo blog pages, looks like...
07-23-21, 04:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Posted By treebound

Thanks. Now when I’m watching some video and the...

Thanks. Now when I’m watching some video and the person states they were riding at 300 watts I will have something to compare that to.
These are from my 12 mile lunch loop yesterday. Not sure if I...
07-22-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Posted By treebound

Powered Up (no, not an e-bike)

I’ve been wanting to try a power meter for several years now, and last night I finally got a deal on a set of Favero Assioma Duo pedals. I’m planning on taking my first lunchtime lap with the pedals...
06-15-21, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,107
Posted By treebound

Don’t tell anybody, my Master Light has Campy...

Don’t tell anybody, my Master Light has Campy rims laced to Shimano 600 hubs. 8)
Do what works for you.
06-15-21, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,107
Posted By treebound

your offer lifted you above the deluge, nice...

your offer lifted you above the deluge, nice capture.

I see miles of smiles ahead for you.
06-14-21, 09:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,362
Posted By treebound

Very nice. Looks like some very tight geometry,...

Very nice. Looks like some very tight geometry, how does it handle?
06-14-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,161
Posted By treebound

I brought it to work with me today and managed to...

I brought it to work with me today and managed to put 13.7 miles on it during my lunchtime. It rides and rolls nice.

Photo is near my turn-around point for the lunch loop, Oak Leaf trail portion...
06-11-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,615
Posted By treebound

Google is playing games, Seuss has been purged.

Google is playing games, Seuss has been purged.
06-11-21, 09:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,161
Posted By treebound

I will keep an eye on them, thank you

I will keep an eye on them, thank you
06-11-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,097
Posted By treebound

I finally recently sold one bike I was very...

I finally recently sold one bike I was very upside down on. It went through several iterations while I had it, and it also had most of the components upgraded over time as parts bikes came through my...
06-11-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,161
Posted By treebound

Headbadge photo ...

Headbadge photo

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