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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-19, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,504
Posted By Uprighter

Much appreciated, guys. You confirmed what I...

Much appreciated, guys. You confirmed what I suspected- that this isn't the frame for me. Thanks for your input.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,504
Posted By Uprighter

Fatter tires on a 650c Litespeed Tachyon frame?

Hi all,

A late 90's Litespeed Tachyon (650c tires, straight seat tube) has come up for sale at a good price. I don't need a tri-bike, but I would like to have a new commuter/recreational bike. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-28-18, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,813
Posted By Uprighter

T-Mar, Many, many thanks!

T-Mar,
Many, many thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-18, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,813
Posted By Uprighter

BG, I think you are right (as always). From...

BG, I think you are right (as always). From memory, the dropouts had writing in the same style as the Gipiemme dropouts I see online. I couldn't quite make out the letters at the time.

I will...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-18, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,813
Posted By Uprighter

Unidentified Bianchi (circa 1988/89?)

Hi all,


A co-worker's husband recently died, and she has offered to sell me one or both of his bikes. The first is an 1980's Sport SX. The second, his primary rider, is the one pictured. It's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,528
Posted By Uprighter

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. Anyone else...

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. Anyone else have thoughts? I'm a little surprised to hear that the 32 spoke Mavics may not be strong enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-13, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,528
Posted By Uprighter

Opinions on HD 700c wheelsets

Hi all,

I recently bought a 2003 Specialized Sirrus Expert with a few nice upgrades. Unfortunately, the previous owner made one "upgrade" I don't care for- Bontrager 622x13 wheels and 23c tires. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-12, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,798
Posted By Uprighter

Quick update: I received better pics of the bike....

Quick update: I received better pics of the bike. A sticker on the downtube reads "High-Tension Butted Tubing 1024 Throughout" and the rear D is a Suntour VGT Luxe. While the frame looks straight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,798
Posted By Uprighter

Univega Gran Turismo / Miyata touring frame Q

Hi all,

Did Miyata make any major changes to their touring frame construction (quality of steel, butting, spirals, geometry, etc.) through the late 70's and 80's? I'm talking with the owner of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,225
Posted By Uprighter

I'd have another talk with the RA and maybe a...

I'd have another talk with the RA and maybe a campus security or physical plant guy about your issue. I'm sure they have seen situations like yours before. At my college, the solution was special...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-11, 07:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,679
Posted By Uprighter

Definitely worth $400, one would be hard-pressed...

Definitely worth $400, one would be hard-pressed to find a better bike for less, but we live in odd times.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-11, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Posted By Uprighter

That's a very large frame for a mixte. If you...

That's a very large frame for a mixte. If you want a mixte and it fits you, I'd prepare to negotiate. You can always offer $150 and see what happens.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-11, 07:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,383
Posted By Uprighter

Take it from one who is currently trying to...

Take it from one who is currently trying to liberate the stem of a '76 Continental, those things can stick in a major way.

If you're interested in tinkering with bikes, it's worth picking up. ...
Forum: Southeast
08-22-11, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By Uprighter

I went to college in Conway. BA is right, most...

I went to college in Conway. BA is right, most of Conway is flat but there are hilly areas for those who like that sort of thing. And there are lots of smaller, older highways for scenic rural...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,147
Posted By Uprighter

I thought I'd seen saddles with spring suspension...

I thought I'd seen saddles with spring suspension until I saw this!

Yes, the handlebar design looks interesting and makes a lot of practical sense. I could see it having a market today.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-11, 07:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,073
Posted By Uprighter

Larger cantilevers, while not light, do offer a...

Larger cantilevers, while not light, do offer a smooth ride and (in my opinion) beautiful lines. You'd be surprised how often people look past the old, chipped paint and mention how much they like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,219
Posted By Uprighter

The more I'm around modern, mass-production...

The more I'm around modern, mass-production bikes, the more I appreciate:

Small tubing carefully and aesthetically angled, and

either good lugwork in steel or careful aligning and polishing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 551
Posted By Uprighter

When did you know you had found "the one?"

I feel like I'm in a "choose your soul mate" reality series...

I'm still new to geared bikes, and I've been splitting my time between an '89 Cannondale ST400 and a '82 Schwinn Voyageur 11.8. Some...
Forum: Touring
08-15-11, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,399
Posted By Uprighter

Yep, that shimmy doesn't bother me so much, but...

Yep, that shimmy doesn't bother me so much, but my buddy riding on the handlebars gets a little ancy when we hit 60 on the downhills.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,645
Posted By Uprighter

Interesting saddle on the men's bike. If...

Interesting saddle on the men's bike.

If you're on the coast or other flat ground, the men's bike is worth the best once-over and rattle can paint job you can give it. Lose the rack and whatever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 825
Posted By Uprighter

I have thought seriously about carbon forks, and...

I have thought seriously about carbon forks, and I know Nashbar has a threaded carbon road fork at a good price. Unfortunately it's too narrow for the tires I like to run. Going with a carbon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-11, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 825
Posted By Uprighter

Steel fork recommendations (for rough roads)?

First, I should warn you that the bike in question is an 80's Cannondale touring bike, not a model that all C&V'ers hold dear. But no one knows steel road forks like y'all, and I'm wanting to...
Forum: Touring
07-31-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By Uprighter

The newspaper-burning grill I was thinking of is...

The newspaper-burning grill I was thinking of is called the Quik-cook grill. No longer made, but they still show up on ebay and I'm sure there are similar products still made today.

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Forum: Touring
07-30-11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By Uprighter

Just to clarify: charcoal, gas, or either? ...

Just to clarify: charcoal, gas, or either?

Seems that I recall old TV ads for a very compact grill that burned newspaper. Or maybe newspaper was just kindling for the charcoal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-11, 10:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,882
Posted By Uprighter

That looks great!!! Congrats on a great bike and...

That looks great!!! Congrats on a great bike and a great relationship. The quality of intimacy is pretty high when you can accurately select/outfit a bike for that special someone.

I'm about to...
Forum: Touring
07-29-11, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By Uprighter

Yeah, I love the geometry, the response, most...

Yeah, I love the geometry, the response, most everything else about the bike. But when I hit rough gravel, old railroad crossings, etc., I get to experience the negative side of a stiff frame. I...
Forum: Touring
07-29-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By Uprighter

Upgrading fork on Cannondale ST400

Hi all,

I'm using my ST400 for 10-20 mile morning rides across gravel and rough asphalt, and I'm wondering if switching to an old road bike fork will smooth the trails a bit. (The Cannondale...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By Uprighter

HR, good point on the brake. Based on the brake...

HR, good point on the brake. Based on the brake issue and what I've learned from others' experiences, it looks like I can go 700x28 on the front and 700x32 or 35 on the back.

How will the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-11, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By Uprighter

nashbar threaded carbon fork vs. larger 700c tires, or are both possible?

Hi,

I'm thinking about upgrading my old Cannondale tourer (ST400) to a threaded nashbar carbon fork. I'm riding a lot of rough pavement and gravel, and my general plan is to add a carbon fork and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-26-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,908
Posted By Uprighter

CC, my first inclination was to go vintage steel,...

CC, my first inclination was to go vintage steel, but after riding both steel and aluminum sports tourers I'm definitely a fan of stiff frames. I'm currently riding a Cannondale tourer with 27"...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-26-11, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,908
Posted By Uprighter

Thanks for the confirmation on the fork. Do...

Thanks for the confirmation on the fork. Do y'all think the frame is worth putting ~$300 into? I've had trouble finding reviews on Cannondale's CAAD3 mountain bikes that weren't more about the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-26-11, 12:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,908
Posted By Uprighter

A Good plan for a CAAD3 frame?

I love cycling the network of old timber and oil well roads around my home in south Arkansas. I now use a Cannondale ST400 (ST=sports touring). I like the stiff frame and gear range, but some of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-11, 11:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 927
Posted By Uprighter

I'm soaking wet behind the ears when it comes to...

I'm soaking wet behind the ears when it comes to multi-geared bikes, but I would think that with the right freewheel, 75 miles would be very manageable. A 70's Continental fixie conversion would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-11, 10:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,715
Posted By Uprighter

And Jake, if you're feeling experimental and open...

And Jake, if you're feeling experimental and open to other brands of tire most 1-1/4" tires will work with that fork. I'm running a set on my 11.8, but they are an off-brand that came with the bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,435
Posted By Uprighter

Thanks for the good words, everyone. Here's the...

Thanks for the good words, everyone. Here's the voyageur as she sits, a 25" frame with Schwinn Super Record tires (27"x1") on Araya rims:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-11, 12:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,667
Posted By Uprighter

Good advice. If you have two or three weeks to...

Good advice. If you have two or three weeks to wait, you're best bet is to post some "wanted" ads (online and in paper) and see where that gets ya. Check CL several times a day. Check garage/yard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-11, 12:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,435
Posted By Uprighter

Giving my Voyageur 11.8 a sporting chance...

Hi all,

I'm another newb who wants to double-check his plan before he starts turning wrenches...

This is my first summer to bike for fitness/recreation (I've tinkered with classic middleweights...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-11, 11:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,667
Posted By Uprighter

How tall are you? What size jeans do you wear? ...

How tall are you? What size jeans do you wear? Contrary to what CL says, one size does not fit all. If you are >5'10", you are probably going to feel cramped on this bike.

And yes, this bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-11, 09:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,980
Posted By Uprighter

WOTW, It's your bike and yours to fix as you...

WOTW, It's your bike and yours to fix as you please. My first impression of it was "Wow, that's a cool 'Sunday morning go to church' or 'Ride to the office' bike." It has such a clean-cut,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-11, 05:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,587
Posted By Uprighter

So who's getting traditional leather saddles...

So who's getting traditional leather saddles right for the same or lower prices? Any recommendations?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,980
Posted By Uprighter

If you're sticking with black tape, I'd forego...

If you're sticking with black tape, I'd forego the decals and run a nice metallic silver cable and throw in a stainless water bottle (if you're into that kind of thing). Very sharp and (for better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,980
Posted By Uprighter

Another vote for white or silver, they would...

Another vote for white or silver, they would compliment the bottle carrier nicely. A close second for me would be a dark blue or charcoal. A very classy look you have going on there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,655
Posted By Uprighter

OS, I'm a little embarrassed that I didn't think...

OS, I'm a little embarrassed that I didn't think to weigh them until I read your post. Great idea! It's also good to hear more praise for the Voyageur. I bought it and the Traveler based on an ad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,655
Posted By Uprighter

Evaluating/Ranking 80's Schwinn lightweight frames

Hi all,

I've come across three or four Schwinn lightweight projects in my size. I shall only keep one, maybe two if I sell my Cannondale. Currently awaiting attention are:

'82 Voyageur 11.8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-11, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,877
Posted By Uprighter

This is a great idea! I started riding an 80's...

This is a great idea! I started riding an 80's Cannondale a few weeks back, and the Avocet cover is coming off in short order. Looks like a lot of readily available glues will work. Just curious,...
Forum: Touring
07-08-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,312
Posted By Uprighter

Swimming trunks can be a good option (with the...

Swimming trunks can be a good option (with the right seams and fit) and should be on sale through the end of Summer.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-08-11, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,192
Posted By Uprighter

I'm thinking that Schwinn marketed a trike...

I'm thinking that Schwinn marketed a trike conversion that could be installed at the dealer.

A couple of years ago I tried to buy an old Schwinn tandem trike rusting away about an hour north of...
Forum: Touring
07-05-11, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By Uprighter

Picking a vintage(ish) tourer/commuter: Le Tour Luxe, Cannondale ST, or another?

Hi all,

After collecting classic Schwinn cruisers for two years, this spring I decided to add medium-distance cycling to my exercise routine. I love it!

I originally bought a '84 Schwinn Le...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,647
Posted By Uprighter

Just started cycling. Abs are killing me!

Hi all,

Today was the first day my buddy and I added cycling to our exercise routine. We normally work out for an hour, sometimes a shade longer. Today we rode 45 minutes, and I spent a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-11, 10:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,950
Posted By Uprighter

The frame won't be too big, but the pedals may be...

The frame won't be too big, but the pedals may be too thin and/or low to the ground.
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