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Search: Posts Made By: Dec1st
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Forum: Utility Cycling
11-12-12, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By Dec1st

Xtracycle for someone with bad knees

In two completely different accidents (one involving ice, one involving rock climbing) I have managed to dislocate both knee caps. In theory, my knees are mostly back to functional, but the one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By Dec1st

I know it can't be older than 1981, because the...

I know it can't be older than 1981, because the Sachs Huret merger/take over happened in 1981. But other than that - I have no idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By Dec1st

It's 52cm

It's 52cm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By Dec1st

And a few more: 260425260426260427

And a few more:
260425260426260427
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By Dec1st

Here are some macro shots: ...

Here are some macro shots:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By Dec1st

I noticed that about the crank too... but it...

I noticed that about the crank too... but it brand matches all the other components
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By Dec1st

It is fun to ride in a way that I can't even...

It is fun to ride in a way that I can't even explain. I can sit mostly upright on it and be completely comfortable at slow speeds. I can also lean so far forward my nose is almost touching the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By Dec1st

Ah! Sorry! I thought you would be able to see...

Ah! Sorry! I thought you would be able to see by clicking on the pictures. It's Fouard on the headbadge and M. Fouard on the down tube. I'm guessing the "M." is short for "Madame"....but it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 08:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By Dec1st

French Mixte - What can you tell me?

I bought this mixte, but I can't find any info on the brand:
260380260381260382260383
EVERY component I have looked at (even the seat guts) are marked Made in France. Googling the name doesn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,963
Posted By Dec1st

Not just Vancouver... In Canada used bikes tend...

Not just Vancouver... In Canada used bikes tend to be at least 25% more than prices in the US. A little less in smaller centers, but then the selection is smaller too.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-04-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,918
Posted By Dec1st

I love the gear these guys make: ...

I love the gear these guys make:
http://www.belizebike.com/
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-04-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 56,797
Posted By Dec1st

Hi. I'm Erin. My hubby, Tyson, has CP. In his...

Hi. I'm Erin. My hubby, Tyson, has CP. In his case it manifests with poor balance and shorten calf muscles which, over the years, has led to ankle deformity and the beginnings of arthritis in his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 09:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

Thanks Aaron! I'll post the after pictures if...

Thanks Aaron! I'll post the after pictures if you are interested...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 09:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

The Superbe hub is October (I think), so maybe it...

The Superbe hub is October (I think), so maybe it is a 1973 bike with a 1972 hub?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 09:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

Interesting! Mine is different. It has a 1972...

Interesting! Mine is different. It has a 1972 hub:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5076/5870059346_67602759cc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29306556@N06/5870059346/)
IMG_0327...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 09:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

I LOVE my Superbe! That's why I'm powder coating...

I LOVE my Superbe! That's why I'm powder coating this one. It will be the all weather bike. The tow the kid trailer bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

In 1972, the men's sports came in white and the...

In 1972, the men's sports came in white and the womens came in sky blue. Maybe some couple switched fenders and chain guard to make a his and hers set? The decals look right:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

Most of the decals are scratched up, the paint is...

Most of the decals are scratched up, the paint is BAD. REALLY BAD. I can't see this bike being a good candidate for a restore. I'm Canadian so it may just be the Canadian model?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 09:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

My Superbe is a 1972. This frame is labeled...

My Superbe is a 1972. This frame is labeled "Made in England." The serial number in on the seat lug. It's seven numbers with no letters. I haven't seen any picture of a sports model with a two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

So, if the Colt frame was 18", does that make...

So, if the Colt frame was 18", does that make this a Sports? I thought they had the word "Sports" on the chain guard and down tube? The down tube just says Raleigh, no model name anywhere on this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 08:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

It is a SA hub, but no date and it is plain...

It is a SA hub, but no date and it is plain compared to the stripes or lines or whatever on the Superbe hub. This one is just polished metal, the oil cap and the Sturmery Archer logo that matches...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 08:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

It's a three speed, but has 26" wheels. The...

It's a three speed, but has 26" wheels. The frame size (BB to top of seat lug) is 21" I have a 1972 Superbe and the frame size is about the same. The Superbe has the dynamo lighting, this one has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 08:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

There isn't a model name tag left on it.

There isn't a model name tag left on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6923598845_3392...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6923598845_33926182a8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29306556@N06/6923598845/)
IMG_0344 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29306556@N06/6923598845/)

"road decal" ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By Dec1st

Raleigh Colt(?) decals

Can anyone help me out with when Raleigh used these decals?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6777379502_95f458a30a_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29306556@N06/6777379502/)
IMG_0635...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-12, 08:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,952
Posted By Dec1st

I thought it was 150 too:( MY BMI has me...

I thought it was 150 too:(
MY BMI has me overweight, but not obese. I had been at a stable weight for 15 years before I had my daughter and now I'm about 35lbs heavier. I raised the subject with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-12, 07:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,952
Posted By Dec1st

That's always a tough question. In the spring,...

That's always a tough question. In the spring, summer and fall, I cancel the plates on the car and bike EVERYWHERE. I do have a trailer and take my daughter with me. In the winter time, I don't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-21-12, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,952
Posted By Dec1st

Becoming Athena

I'm 35 years old. I have a three year old daughter. I have just been told by my doc (in a very nice way) that I could stand to lose 20 lbs. OK, 20 - 30 lbs. I'm under the 200lb mark, but I'm also...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-21-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,391
Posted By Dec1st

Umm.... Is this a rider comfort issue? It can...

Umm.... Is this a rider comfort issue? It can take a while to learn that if you stare at the tree, you hit the tree. New riders are scared of the tree and stare at it. More experienced riders...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-21-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By Dec1st

Nice bike! I love my bike's rack. I couldn't do...

Nice bike! I love my bike's rack. I couldn't do this if I had to back pack
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-21-12, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By Dec1st

Great list! Thanks!

Great list! Thanks!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-21-12, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By Dec1st

I would really recommend this article about bike...

I would really recommend this article about bike saddles for women.
http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/04/on-female-anatomy-and-bicycle-saddles.html
your LBS isn't going to bring up the topic and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-12, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By Dec1st

Vintage Raleigh with Chariot trailer?

Any idea how to do this? I can't use add the hitch cup to the rear axel because it is too short. Chariot does offer an axel extender for sram or shimano, but I'm pretty sure the thread pattern on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,187
Posted By Dec1st

Warning: this was my first time measuring a bike....

Warning: this was my first time measuring a bike. That said, I only measure 53cm from the center of the crank set to the middle of the top lug. The tires and rims don't have any visible size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,187
Posted By Dec1st

I still think it has to be a picture distortion...

I still think it has to be a picture distortion issue. After reading Grand Bois's comment I went out to the garage and in my bedroom slippers I can straddle the top bar with both feet flat on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-11, 02:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,187
Posted By Dec1st

I think it must be a perspective thing, because...

I think it must be a perspective thing, because I'm 5'5 and it fit me fine on the test ride. I'm not sure what size it is... but it isn't that big....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-11, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,187
Posted By Dec1st

Or, alternately, is it a total POS and I need to...

Or, alternately, is it a total POS and I need to try to find her something better ASAP?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-11, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,187
Posted By Dec1st

Peugeot Super Sport

I picked this up cheap cheap at a University sale of abandoned bikes.. It works as is, but could really do with a new chain and a clean and re-greasing (I'm on it!) and could do with some new tires...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-23-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,544
Posted By Dec1st

When your toddler knows her left hand and sticks...

When your toddler knows her left hand and sticks it out on request and knows her right hand too (it's her left arm stuck out, bent at the elbow with her fingers pointing up)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-11, 12:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,880
Posted By Dec1st

1+ In a university town where the students just...

1+ In a university town where the students just keep selling each other the same old bike with out good maintenance, my x-ray department gets a lot of injuries from sudden tire blow out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-11, 12:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,904
Posted By Dec1st

I want that bike!

I want that bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,951
Posted By Dec1st

Argh! Up here in backwater Canada, I NEVER see...

Argh! Up here in backwater Canada, I NEVER see bikes like any of those for sale! :cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-11, 06:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,951
Posted By Dec1st

The younger step daughter adores the Raleigh Colt...

The younger step daughter adores the Raleigh Colt I ended up with. A neighbour wanted my help selling it and ended up just giving it to me. It needs a paint job at some point, but she was also an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-11, 10:50 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,570
Posted By Dec1st

Wow! That's my favourite!

Wow! That's my favourite!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,777
Posted By Dec1st

Hey, it made me smile

Hey, it made me smile
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-11, 06:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,103
Posted By Dec1st

pretty

pretty
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-11, 04:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,817
Posted By Dec1st

+1 I wish I had done this with my big girls and...

+1 I wish I had done this with my big girls and it's my plan for toddler girl when she gets bigger.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By Dec1st

I bought a leather saddle from VO on their sale...

I bought a leather saddle from VO on their sale right off. I just replaced the grips with some Masi cork ones (the ones with the metal ends) because the rubber ones get soft and hot when you are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-11, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By Dec1st

Yeah. That's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. ...

Yeah. That's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. If it was NOS, I could maybe see it, but this is a used bike. A cared for used bike, but it continues to be used and cared for.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,726
Posted By Dec1st

ISO drop bars to try and brake leavers. I've...

ISO drop bars to try and brake leavers. I've never used them before but I should be able to hook them up to my Nishiki and give it a try. I would rather start cheap and used and see what I think...
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