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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 413
Posted By kwhiner

Would be happy to, but on the road with a...

Would be happy to, but on the road with a Freightliner when I get home can do!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 413
Posted By kwhiner

84, present mods Nitto 177 44cm bars Nitto stem,...

84, present mods Nitto 177 44cm bars Nitto stem, Specialized Flag 175 Cranks, and Shimano 600 hubs MA2 rims. Planned mods Ultegra 6500 hubs Open Elite rims, and 105 11spd Rear. Derailleur. As...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 413
Posted By kwhiner

Restomod or not?

I have an 84 Specialized Sequoia mostly original and would like some advice as how far I should go with restoration. Am tentatively planning to powdercoat and modernize some of the components. As far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,698
Posted By kwhiner

Doing some changes to my 84 Sequoia agree with...

Doing some changes to my 84 Sequoia agree with much of your list. Keeping it friction with stock Superbe shifters, while using Shimano Tiagra hubs and a 105 gs rd. Keeping mk2 fd and AT Cranks in 175...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,082
Posted By kwhiner

Thanks for the info doing a restomod on my 84...

Thanks for the info doing a restomod on my 84 Sequoia and got a set of Shimano r451 LR dual pivots 57-47 should be perfect. Using the BL-400 Levers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,876
Posted By kwhiner

#1 Probably my 1989 Paramount

Started as a $200 grab off of Ebay. Turned out the previous owner had spray painted it out of a can in primer black. It was more than a bit ugly, but went ahead with the build anyway mixing Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,566
Posted By kwhiner

That confirms it

Mine has the Cyclone Mk2 derailleurs along with the AT crank. Had thought it was an '84. Glad to get confirmation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,246
Posted By kwhiner

Mid-80's Schwinn tourers

Due at least partially to the difficulty finding 23" '84-'85 VSPs I went ahead with this build of a "92 Cannondale T600 from parts off another frankenstein build I had as an experimental bike. I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-22, 07:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,246
Posted By kwhiner

In the case of the '84-85 Voyageur SP's, the SP...

In the case of the '84-85 Voyageur SP's, the SP has the Columbus tubing and nicer components. The rear Derailleur wasn't in my experience the best choice as I remember it self-destructed and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,871
Posted By kwhiner

Cannondale T600

Can't compare with modern frames, but have a T600 touring bike and run 700x32/35 and have no harshness at all bike rides very smoothly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,551
Posted By kwhiner

Did similar things that you have done, went to...

Did similar things that you have done, went to Nitto Noodle 44s and Nitto/Specialized 120 stem, 6400 Ultegra hubs with 8-9-10 freehub with spacer for 7 speed cassette MA2 rims with Panaracer Ribmo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,246
Posted By kwhiner

1982 ss sp

Did the exact same thing, fortunately or not the drive side drop broke at the end of the chainstay and complete bike was replaced by local shop with 1984 Voyageur SP. Sometimes kick myself for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,246
Posted By kwhiner

1982 Super Sport and SP

Had one of the SP's back in the day, broke the drive side drop-out bike replaced by local shop with 1984 Voyageur SP. Anyway just a question were the regular Super Sport and SP frames the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,964
Posted By kwhiner

'85 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe

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Hammered Honjos
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,372
Posted By kwhiner

Tight tires

Steve when I finally got the front one on the rim I measured it and was between 24 and 25mm. The 32s I should have measured and haven't yet, but they went on similar to the Ultra Sports I have on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,372
Posted By kwhiner

Worst

[QUOTE=steelbikeguy;20058332]this does seem like one of those topics that comes up infrequently, but regularly.

I concur regarding the Sun CR-18... I keep a KoolStop tire jack in the bag of one...
Forum: Touring
01-21-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,342
Posted By kwhiner

Randonneur w/CR18

Can relate, tires went on fairly easily, but coming off was more than just a small PITA. Mine were 700x32 and had the hardest time getting the irons under the Bead to pry up. Seriously thinking of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-21, 03:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,012
Posted By kwhiner

Frame Id

Thanks! Every little bit of info counts!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,012
Posted By kwhiner

'81, '82 Guerciotti SL

I have a very similar Guerciotti SL frame built up with Vintage Super Record components that I bought some years ago of Ebay was advertised as a '78. Has the same block lettering on the seat says and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 27,172
Posted By kwhiner

Best Overall

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Best overall, hard to say really with breaking down to type of bike, but I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-21, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,225
Posted By kwhiner

Presently have 2 touring bikes

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'92 Cannondale T600 built up from frame with spare parts and a bit of Ebaying....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,815
Posted By kwhiner

Fork mounts

Those were for the safety clips that were on the hubs. When rebuilding I used 600 hubs that didn't have the clips.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,787
Posted By kwhiner

VW feels highly insulted!!

"I think you need to make a deal with your housemate. The car and bike look like they were made to go together."


No way, both my VWs would be highly insulted, especially the 2019 Alltrack.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 01:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,787
Posted By kwhiner

The car belongs to one of my house-mates the...

The car belongs to one of my house-mates the matching is coincidence completely.

The dent I would imagine is there for clearance of the crank arm the only reason I can think of.

The 33 total is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 01:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,027
Posted By kwhiner

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rccardr couldn't agree more this was an '86 Schwinn Prelude frameset I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 12:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,787
Posted By kwhiner

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'92 T600...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 12:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,729
Posted By kwhiner

Slotted cleats

Try Yellow Jersey, Andy has been selling them for some time not sure he still does but worth a shot. If they are road style shoes you should be able to adapt to slotted use.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,408
Posted By kwhiner

Great looking bike like the step-up. Have an '85...

Great looking bike like the step-up. Have an '85 LTL very similar, but mine looks quite a bit more ridden!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,815
Posted By kwhiner

Four of my favs, all just happen to be...

Four of my favs, all just happen to be mid-late-'80s Schwinns 2 Paramounts and 2 Tenex frames!!...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-26-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,360
Posted By kwhiner

Up/Down functions

Just starting to use the 2209 MHR I've had for years in its box and wasn't sure what this function was about. Thanks!!

kwhiner
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 01:35 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,731
Posted By kwhiner

'89 Schwinn Paramount w/brifters

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After a few hours researching Chorus vs Centaur brifters went with the Centaur...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-20, 01:25 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,803
Posted By kwhiner

Road Bikes

'86 and '89 Schwinn Paramounts, Dura Ace 8 for first one and mix of Campy 10 Chorus and Centaur groups for the second one..
Early '80s Guerciotti Super Record
'83 Specialized Sequoia
'86 Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-20, 01:02 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,225
Posted By kwhiner

Vintage Tourers

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'92 Cannondale frame, the rest your basic frankenbike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-20, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,225
Posted By kwhiner

'85 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe/'92 Cannondale T600

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'92 Cannondale frame with a variety of newer pieces....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-20, 04:07 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,947
Posted By kwhiner

Oldie Goldie

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'86 Schwinn Prelude, powdercoated and some modernization.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 11:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,884
Posted By kwhiner

3 Top bikes

1986 Schwinn Paramount, 1989 Schwinn Paramount, 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP.

Close runners up, 1978 Guerciotti and 1984 Specialized Sequoia
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,947
Posted By kwhiner

Powder coating works wonders!

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1986 Schwinn Prelude frame with various modern and not so modern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-20, 12:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,029
Posted By kwhiner

Great old bikes!

Got fired from my trucking job about 4 yrs ago and needing some retail therapy I found an '85 Luxe 23" in the blue as is yours not nearly as cheap thou. Did a few mods, and a bit of customizing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,993
Posted By kwhiner

'86 Schwinn Prelude

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 12:41 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,803
Posted By kwhiner

Keeper(s)

Probably the one I wouldn't let go of would be my '86 Emerald Green Schwinn Paramount, although I might swap the Dura Ace for all the Campy pieces on the '89...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,731
Posted By kwhiner

'86 Schwinn Prelude modernized

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,721
Posted By kwhiner

'85 ltl

Cantilever brakes are limited by post placement on the frame and fork, though, so many canti-equipped bikes built for 27" wheels can't be easily converted to 700c.

I have an '85 as well and had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 03:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,533
Posted By kwhiner

That's my choice, for the non-touring frames Look...

That's my choice, for the non-touring frames Look style pedals and Sidi shoes except in the hottest weather then Giro for the wider fit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 03:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,008
Posted By kwhiner

Least enjoyed tasks

Don't do that much wrenching other than minor adjustments, but adjusting Brakes has to be my least favorite. Went so far as to switch from V-brakes to Cantilevers because of all the hassles I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 02:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,739
Posted By kwhiner

Which to sell?

Easy decision, my '86 Schwinn Paramount. My first custom build, purchased the frame and road group fall of '87 and assembled spring of '88. Later converted 7 to 8 speed, replaced 7400 single pivot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 02:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,060
Posted By kwhiner

Changed my Luxe over to Bar Ends and used the...

Changed my Luxe over to Bar Ends and used the exact solution as this works really well.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-24-19, 09:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,611
Posted By kwhiner

Saddle Breakin

Agree with at least one or two of the posters, generally in my case I have adapted to my saddles of choice. Favorites being the San Marco Rolls and Selle Italia Turbo for the more racy bikes and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-19, 03:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,591
Posted By kwhiner

Paramount custom Emerald Green color

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-19, 04:13 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 958,373
Posted By kwhiner

Road Bikes

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-19, 05:08 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,551
Posted By kwhiner

Early 80's Sequoia

Ran across mine on Ebay and out bid one other to grab it. Drove the 200 miles to the East Bay to inspect and retrieve. Don't believe the previous owner had any idea what he had, was using it to...
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