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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,869
Posted By AdventureManCO

Sorry, forgot the photos! ...

Sorry, forgot the photos!


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 952
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yesterday I was buying, and was so excited at the...

Yesterday I was buying, and was so excited at the smokin' deals I got

Today I'm selling, and I'm so bummed about the terrible prices I'm getting
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,658
Posted By AdventureManCO

Well, it is a spectrum for sure. I think it you...

Well, it is a spectrum for sure. I think it you look at the bell curve of vintage bike setups compared to modern bike setups, you'd see a little more consideration for ergos amongst the modern bikes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 815
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yes, it is considered a very high tier hand built...

Yes, it is considered a very high tier hand built American road bike.

A local bike shop near me has a small museum of very high class vintage road bikes, and amongst them was this Columbine:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 815
Posted By AdventureManCO

I’m betting that if you mentioned the bike was a...

I’m betting that if you mentioned the bike was a Columbine, you’d get way more interest from folks ‘round these parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,869
Posted By AdventureManCO

Quick update: The Cimarron's seatpost continues...

Quick update: The Cimarron's seatpost continues to be toast....

I did start the lye treatment, and even that hasn't worked yet! Good news is plenty of post is showing, so we'll eventually get it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 145
Posted By AdventureManCO

I watched the whole thing. Fantastic and...

I watched the whole thing. Fantastic and beautiful to watch! I was curious about the brazing process. That jig that held a bunch of torch nozzles...I'm assuming that is to evenly heat up the joint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 697
Posted By AdventureManCO

Interested in cyccommute 's thoughts as I know he...

Interested in cyccommute 's thoughts as I know he rides some mtbs on the streets.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 486
Posted By AdventureManCO

Beautiful

Beautiful
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 226
Posted By AdventureManCO

The paint job on these is fabulous, and really...

The paint job on these is fabulous, and really gives off that late 80s/90s splashy neon vibe.

No plans to take this one in on the 19mph club?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 19,560
Posted By AdventureManCO

It takes a lot to admit that - good job:thumb: ...

It takes a lot to admit that - good job:thumb:

I think I should probably list about half my fleet and just see what sells.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7,950
Views: 970,288
Posted By AdventureManCO

All the more reason to admire your bravery for...

All the more reason to admire your bravery for wanting to keep it. I might have to start a thread (not Raleigh specific) just to have (and poke) some fun at the various, *ahem* imperfections in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,107
Posted By AdventureManCO

Actually, those things are pretty heavy! I think...

Actually, those things are pretty heavy! I think it must come from the mechanical superpowers they give.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 175
Posted By AdventureManCO

I don't know a ton about it, but there was...

I don't know a ton about it, but there was definitely some crossover. Back in the 80s, according to VintageTrek, they had Japan making some of those rear triangles. I know that the 9xx series...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 175
Posted By AdventureManCO

Very cool. Its nice to see some number...

Very cool. Its nice to see some number associated with some bikes/years. I've wondered about what production numbers were like on some of the higher-end Treks per year, like the 7xx and 9xx bikes. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,658
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yeah I know:) Or at least it can be made to...

Yeah I know:)

Or at least it can be made to be. But the ergos of modern bike stuff is worlds better than the old stuff. I've mainly just used a classic bend drop handlebar, you know, the old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 965
Posted By AdventureManCO

Oh man. This thread is now bringing up all sorts...

Oh man. This thread is now bringing up all sorts of past emotions. I may need a moment:lol:

I used two different sets of adapter cups. The first set (the OMAS) I got from thumpism actually fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 965
Posted By AdventureManCO

That Somafabshop sale coming in handy!

That Somafabshop sale coming in handy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,107
Posted By AdventureManCO

I just weighed the bike, and we came in at 22lbs...

I just weighed the bike, and we came in at 22lbs even.

Now, with this scale, I have weighed packages that have ended up weighing less when they get to UPS and put up on their scales, so I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 947
Posted By AdventureManCO

Your dedication to having your time sucked away...

Your dedication to having your time sucked away by a heavy, rusty object that could be easily replaced by one of better quality is an admirable trait! It reminds me of someone else...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 965
Posted By AdventureManCO

Or go for broke w/ some RH Stampede Pass...

Or go for broke w/ some RH Stampede Pass slicks:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 876
Posted By AdventureManCO

Not possible

Not possible
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,658
Posted By AdventureManCO

If I am being honest, I'm completely...

If I am being honest, I'm completely unsympathetic to originality, while also freely admitting that the classic bicycles in their original configurations tend to be aesthetically ideal, especially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 965
Posted By AdventureManCO

When I got the Huffente, I would attempt to ride...

When I got the Huffente, I would attempt to ride with no hands, but the bike would violently pull to the left. When I pulled the fork, it was visibly off to one side. I did some real crude...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 965
Posted By AdventureManCO

I have lots of questions, with the first one...

I have lots of questions, with the first one being: do you have your therapist on speed dial?:D

Lots of conundrums with these things. I find it an absolute joy that most Huffys have no qualms...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 965
Posted By AdventureManCO

I can't answer any important questions just yet. ...

I can't answer any important questions just yet. I'm too busy crying tears of joy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 19,560
Posted By AdventureManCO

Great job! That would be a hard one to let go...

Great job! That would be a hard one to let go of. I'm proud of you for staying so strong!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,413
Posted By AdventureManCO

I came here to say something similar before I saw...

I came here to say something similar before I saw noglider 's post. Its refreshing to see your enthusiasm. Keep at it, we're all cheering you on here!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 40,197
Posted By AdventureManCO

I looked, didn't see any.

I looked, didn't see any.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,107
Posted By AdventureManCO

Oh man, it’s a rough day when the best part of...

Oh man, it’s a rough day when the best part of your day is the Huffente:lol:.

Great suggestions, all. The red cable housing on the bike right now is actually compressionless, and a lighter weight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,048
Posted By AdventureManCO

Having lived there in the 1990s, your post is a...

Having lived there in the 1990s, your post is a trip down memory lane. Please keep posting more!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,107
Posted By AdventureManCO

The Huffente lives! ...

The Huffente lives!

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This is probably the most normalish picture of the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,658
Posted By AdventureManCO

Modified. To such an extreme extent that people...

Modified. To such an extreme extent that people worry about you.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 19,560
Posted By AdventureManCO

We're here when you need us again:beer:

We're here when you need us again:beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 766
Posted By AdventureManCO

True.

True.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 754
Posted By AdventureManCO

Remind me to cut one out on my next Huffy...

Remind me to cut one out on my next Huffy project:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,869
Posted By AdventureManCO

Not much to report. The Cimarron has a free...

Not much to report. The Cimarron has a free stem, and a stuck seatpost. I really wanted to save the seatpost, so I've been using penetrating spray on the outside, and on the inside through one of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,869
Posted By AdventureManCO

Bravissimo! That saddle is the icing on the cake.

Bravissimo! That saddle is the icing on the cake.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 754
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean, it is now, right? I was tempted to...

I mean, it is now, right?

I was tempted to get some 'Huffnago' stickers going on until the other name stuck, just because it is so commonplace.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 766
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yeah, I don't get it either, especially with out...

Yeah, I don't get it either, especially with out hyper-eco culture. Seems like low hanging fruit. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,017
Posted By AdventureManCO

I start getting a little scared of ultra high...

I start getting a little scared of ultra high seatposts, but I don't know if it is based in any kind of reality. The Trek 970 I just picked up is a little small for me, which means I've got about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,017
Posted By AdventureManCO

Is that a tennis ball in there? Not that I...

Is that a tennis ball in there?

Not that I think it's a bad idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,017
Posted By AdventureManCO

Lol...what? So they've actually put more price...

Lol...what? So they've actually put more price stickers on their old stuff over the cheaper sticker prices with even higher prices of stuff that people didn't want even at the lower prices? I wonder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 859
Posted By AdventureManCO

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 19,560
Posted By AdventureManCO

Thinking about a final number is tough, but let's...

Thinking about a final number is tough, but let's face it, we can only ride one at a time (most of the time:D) and if we only had 1 bike, we'd be okay and, very likely, appreciate it far more than we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,079
Posted By AdventureManCO

Agreed, since it would be a 'hard' type finish,...

Agreed, since it would be a 'hard' type finish, which means rust would invariably get in there and start spider-webbing underneath the finish. An oil type finish over bare steel, however, I'm a big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By AdventureManCO

That is completely ace! I love the art deco...

That is completely ace!

I love the art deco font. There is a lot going on w/ the paint and graphics, but it doesn't look too busy to me, rather I think it complements the bike well.

Real...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 19,560
Posted By AdventureManCO

The paint job IS stunning! Lovely wheel choice as...

The paint job IS stunning! Lovely wheel choice as well!

'Evaluation' is largely the name of the game when it comes to fleet disruption reduction. I'm trying to get a handle on some projects out in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,155
Posted By AdventureManCO

A Trek in the garden is worth two in the shop:lol:

A Trek in the garden is worth two in the shop:lol:
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