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Forum: Touring
11-25-10, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,488
Posted By Cycle Snack

Yeah, wish I never sold that bike because it was...

Yeah, wish I never sold that bike because it was a classic. I would look for something on Craigslist or Ebay would be your best bet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,721
Posted By Cycle Snack

That is the game plan, get a cheap, crome cromo...

That is the game plan, get a cheap, crome cromo fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-09, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,721
Posted By Cycle Snack

'73 Lambert Grand Prix

Someone offered me a '73 Lambert is extremely good condition, with a Death Fork, for $100. I said yes but the question is whether it's worth while converting to a fixie with the Death Fork or should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By Cycle Snack

So, all I really need to do is get a longer...

So, all I really need to do is get a longer spindle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By Cycle Snack

What kind of cranks do I need for a B'stone MB-5

Starting to rebuild my MB-5 into a fixed gear today and I was planning on using some Sugino cranks I took off another bike but the chain stays arch out too wide.

Is there some type of...
Forum: Northeast
01-10-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By Cycle Snack

Actually, I was talking to a friend of mine at...

Actually, I was talking to a friend of mine at work who knows someone who knows the owner and apparently he didn't go out of business (WOB) rather his "Day" job changed and needed to focus more on it...
Forum: Northeast
01-05-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By Cycle Snack

They are long gone! I think they moved to...

They are long gone! I think they moved to Danbury and then went south from there. The Newtown location was a custom Hawg shop for about a year and now it's a florist. Isn't that just rosy?
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-02-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,039
Posted By Cycle Snack

2008 sucked for me. Did a lot of riding but it...

2008 sucked for me. Did a lot of riding but it was just in one area on a trail that I building so my total dirt miles last year was less than the previous year. This year I am going to shoot for...
Forum: Northeast
12-28-08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By Cycle Snack

Shop was opened only Th, Fr, Sat, and Suns. I...

Shop was opened only Th, Fr, Sat, and Suns. I don't think it was his full time career.
Forum: Northeast
12-15-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By Cycle Snack

What happened to World of Bikes in Newtown, CT

A few weeks ago I noticed a dumpster outside the shop and then last night driving by there were no bikes in the windows anymore. Didn't have a chance to stop and read the note on the door.

Did...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-08, 03:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,292
Posted By Cycle Snack

Is that a bottle opener on the seat tube? Very...

Is that a bottle opener on the seat tube? Very nice!



Here is my Raleigh:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-08, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,000
Posted By Cycle Snack

Glennfordx4, if you are giving stuff away (I'll...

Glennfordx4, if you are giving stuff away (I'll pay shipping of course) I'll take some bars. I was thinking those chopper style bars could be chopped into bullhorns. I have two sets right now that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-08, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By Cycle Snack

Chain tools question

What's the difference between the BMX version and non? Is it BMX chains (and SS chains in general) are bigger than the usual multispeed chains and thus the chain breaker tool is set not to push out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-08, 05:54 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,000
Posted By Cycle Snack

Love those lugs. My philosophy is to first...

Love those lugs. My philosophy is to first determine it's worth and then figure out what to do with it. It it's entirely original and can be cleaned up, then you might find a collector that wants...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,000
Posted By Cycle Snack

It's terribly short notice and I am sure there...

It's terribly short notice and I am sure there might be a local organization close by that rebuilds bikes for kids but this treasure trove would be worth donating to some organization that rebuilds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,000
Posted By Cycle Snack

Holy cow! That's awesome! What a treasure trove!

Holy cow! That's awesome! What a treasure trove!
Forum: Northeast
12-06-08, 06:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 452
Posted By Cycle Snack

Wheels for Kids Program, Bethel, CT

Got this email last night and if anyone has a kids bike they can donate, that would be great!

Hello Friends,

See the link in the e-mail below. At the 11th hour CBC came up with modest funds to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-08, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By Cycle Snack

Looks like a mountain bike for 26" wheels. ...

Looks like a mountain bike for 26" wheels. Nishiki has a similar frame where the rear brakes are positioned off of the chain stays. That would make a nice fixie project. Probably a precursor to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,000
Posted By Cycle Snack

Here are a few jobbies that were saved from...

Here are a few jobbies that were saved from certain destruction:

Mongoose D-60, OK, I know Big Box store POS, but this bike has classic roots like a Unified Rear Triangle (URT) meaning the cranks...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-04-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,967
Posted By Cycle Snack

Was he a Statey or a local yokel and what part of...

Was he a Statey or a local yokel and what part of Florida was this in?
Forum: Northeast
12-01-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By Cycle Snack

Devil's Gear II. Also, anyone in the...

Devil's Gear II.

Also, anyone in the Newtown/Monroe area notice the Dumpster in front of World of Bikes? I forget the owner's name but is he throwing in the towel?

Last time there was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,502
Posted By Cycle Snack

If you did a local pick up, then it would be...

If you did a local pick up, then it would be worth it, assuming you got the price you thought it was worth and it didn't go into a bidding war. I didn't know he was that tall a guy for a 61 cm frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-08, 08:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,292
Posted By Cycle Snack

Mustache Bars - break positioning

My next fixie project is a 1975 Raleigh Super Carlton and I am using Mustache bars on it. Wondering where is the best place to position the brakes. Anyone have any pix they could share for ideas? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-08, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,965
Posted By Cycle Snack

The rear derailler is a Suntour Mountech and...

The rear derailler is a Suntour Mountech and while it's hard to discern due to the rust but an "A" is readable on the back which according to the Vintage Trek site, dates the component at 1984.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-08, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,965
Posted By Cycle Snack

I believe the G0184 stamp on the BB shell means...

I believe the G0184 stamp on the BB shell means that it was made in 1984 at the Giant Factory, at least that is what I found from another site. It's now third on my build list. At the moment, I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-08, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,320
Posted By Cycle Snack

Not looking to dump alot of $$$ into this frame...

Not looking to dump alot of $$$ into this frame if I can help it. If there is a quick/roach-able fix I will see if that works, otherwise I may just slap it all back together with a copious amount of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,320
Posted By Cycle Snack

Are all old threaded headsets equal?

I took apart my vintage Nishiki headset because it was rusted with the hopes of replacing the top cup and bearings. When I got it apart, the bearings were indeed pretty rusty. Can I replace the top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-08, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,965
Posted By Cycle Snack

Well, nothing that I have found specifically...

Well, nothing that I have found specifically points to this model. The Serial numbers don't match. On the front of the BB Shell is a code G0184 and there is a 7 digit serial number on the other...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-08, 06:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,134
Posted By Cycle Snack

What's the ratio on the gearing? This...

What's the ratio on the gearing?



This reminds me of the Evil Sovereign/DOC frame that I have looking for. This would make the perfect 69er, I think.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,134
Posted By Cycle Snack

Is that Vicious fork really made for a 26er...

Is that Vicious fork really made for a 26er wheel? Looks like it. I did the same thing with my Surly 1x1 fork for my 69er and found the biggest 29er tire I could fit was a 2.1. What's the biggest...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-08, 12:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,134
Posted By Cycle Snack

I ride fixed gear when ever I ride with my kids...

I ride fixed gear when ever I ride with my kids and we do a lot on Rail Trails and greenways.
Forum: Northeast
11-24-08, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By Cycle Snack

Never heard of that shop. Sounds like a great...

Never heard of that shop. Sounds like a great place. Too bad.
Forum: Commuting
11-24-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,275
Posted By Cycle Snack

My route is 9 miles and I do it in about 45 to 50...

My route is 9 miles and I do it in about 45 to 50 minutes fixed gear and 35 to 45 minutes SS. I have hills to deal with too and that's why it takes it a little more on the fixie.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-08, 09:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,134
Posted By Cycle Snack

Nice Cog! What size is the frame? Yeah, off...

Nice Cog! What size is the frame? Yeah, off road fixed is the bomb, especially in the snow. I started riding that way last winter on fire roads and it rocks. Of course I love fixed gear on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,134
Posted By Cycle Snack

Haven't had the opportunity to try it off road,...

Haven't had the opportunity to try it off road, so that is the impetus. I can always go the tensioner route, however, I have always heard you can't use a tensioner for fixed gear. I have some old...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-08, 08:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,134
Posted By Cycle Snack

Love SS off road. My primary rig is a 29er from...

Love SS off road. My primary rig is a 29er from Scott Quiring called a Qball. Some pix on my blog of my beloved Qball (http://www.cyclesnack.com/2008/05/bonty-qball-fahrt.html).

Also have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,965
Posted By Cycle Snack

Nishiki Cascade

Got an older model Nishiki Cascade the other day and I am trying to figure out what year it was built. It's clearly not an 89, 90+ based on what I have seen online and judging from the geometry...
Forum: Introductions
11-24-08, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 331
Posted By Cycle Snack

Southern CT MTB'er and Fixie Rider

Thought I would check this place out and see what it has to offer. I ride mostly mountain but my new interest is Fixed Gears and commuting. Vintage bikes are becoming a passion, as well as,...
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