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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,830
Posted By Super_Sport

I'm 37. I've been a commuter off and on for...

I'm 37. I've been a commuter off and on for sixteen years. Been into C&V for six years. Three of my four bikes are vintage, fourth is a Madsen cargo bike. All of them except the Madsen and my 1992...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-18, 07:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,835
Posted By Super_Sport

Thanks for the good advice. Clean it up, rebuild...

Thanks for the good advice. Clean it up, rebuild and ride. Color isn't my favorite either but maybe I won't need to worry about it. Probably will try to source a better wheelset (too bad I sold that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-18, 07:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,835
Posted By Super_Sport

BB is English threading. So it's a Razesa....

BB is English threading.

So it's a Razesa. Thanks guys! Now what to do with it, repaint or try to clean up? Generally I like the patina of things, it tells a story, but this one has paint bubbling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,835
Posted By Super_Sport

Another Mystery Bike

Found this bike on Craigslist today. Was so intrigued with it and the componentry I had to pick it up. Thing is, I have no idea who the maker was. In the pics you can see the fork crown and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,686
Posted By Super_Sport

I've looked into this before and it's been...

I've looked into this before and it's been debated here also. In truth I don't think we'll ever be 100% certain but there's one thread worth reading that probably answers the question. I tend to...
Forum: Touring
07-02-18, 09:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,313
Posted By Super_Sport

Check out the thread below along with the links...

Check out the thread below along with the links to other threads. Good info there. Do not overlook old mountain bikes either, they make just as good commuters as touring bikes and are usually less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-18, 11:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,749
Posted By Super_Sport

Sounds like you got a good one! If you've...

Sounds like you got a good one!

If you've never had a problem with it, you're no fool, it's working for you. If I had a new to me bike with one, I'd ride it on shorter rides or as a commuter to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,749
Posted By Super_Sport

Nice find! Looks like it's in really great shape....

Nice find! Looks like it's in really great shape. I love that they put aero shifters on a touring bike :)

I have no experience with the Mountech RD but have heard both sides of the coin so if it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,396
Posted By Super_Sport

Recently picked this up and decided to mock it up...

Recently picked this up and decided to mock it up today. 1991 or 92 Fuji Sundance. Tange MTB double-butted frame with an almost all Deore DX group. It was missing the original stem, handlebars, Deore...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-18, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 696
Posted By Super_Sport

Some of those Le Tour's are pretty good bikes. As...

Some of those Le Tour's are pretty good bikes. As for the year, pics really help when trying to nail down a year. Sometimes you can tell a bikes year by the paint scheme alone. In this case though...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-18, 11:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,920
Posted By Super_Sport

I've tried a 9 speed chain on 10 speed cassette,...

I've tried a 9 speed chain on 10 speed cassette, also just to see if it would work. My experience was different. Shifting (also friction, can't imagine indexed would work) was just okay and needed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,578
Posted By Super_Sport

The only bike that has planed well for me (so...

The only bike that has planed well for me (so far) is my 1978 Motobecane Grand Jubile.

It's a 57 cm built with Vitus 172 and has 430 mm chainstays. The real catch with this bike is that it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-17-18, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,535
Posted By Super_Sport

Nice bike but not worth $500 unless it's mint. ...

Nice bike but not worth $500 unless it's mint.

I'm in Portland, OR and sold a refurbished (new grease, bearings, cables, bar tape, tires, etc.) 55 cm Miyata 912 this past summer for $225. It had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-18, 11:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,853
Posted By Super_Sport

Looks to be a cool build. Ill be subscribing as...

Looks to be a cool build. Ill be subscribing as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-18, 11:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,564
Posted By Super_Sport

Subscribed. Love these mystery frames.

Subscribed.

Love these mystery frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 11:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,057
Posted By Super_Sport

On one of my bikes, I'm currently running a DA...

On one of my bikes, I'm currently running a DA 7400 hub/freewheel laced to a Velocity Fusion rim. Works great and pretty bulletproof. The old Sansin hubs are usually a good value and they roll really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-17, 10:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 16,975
Posted By Super_Sport

Agreed. The Varsity's did have some great color...

Agreed. The Varsity's did have some great color options but are heavy. If you're looking for a 70s model, the Le Tours, Super Sports or Superiors would be a little lighter and not that much more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-17, 06:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,283
Posted By Super_Sport

My other device had pixelated the mid-fork mounts...

My other device had pixelated the mid-fork mounts so I couldn't make them out. I had a Voyageur so knew they did.

Thanks for pointing that out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,283
Posted By Super_Sport

Also of note, the Voyageur has low rider mounts...

Also of note, the Voyageur has low rider mounts which, depending on what you want to do, may be preferable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-17, 01:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,283
Posted By Super_Sport

^This. The Tenax frames all have a...

^This.

The Tenax frames all have a "familiar" feel to them and that's a good thing. You will not be disappointed in the Voyageur. If it were me, it'd be the Voyageur all day long. Great bikes.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-17, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 911
Posted By Super_Sport

I usually go for the Sram PG-950 or 970. Like...

I usually go for the Sram PG-950 or 970. Like others have said, I have multiple wheelsets for different conditions/uses. Pretty much all of them are running a Sram cassette.
Forum: Introductions
09-16-17, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By Super_Sport

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
08-14-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By Super_Sport

:thumb: There's a good post somewhere about...

:thumb:

There's a good post somewhere about uploading pics. I'm sure a quick search will find it. The trick is resizing. I use imgur and size appropriately there.

Good luck!
Forum: Introductions
08-14-17, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By Super_Sport

Welcome to the forums! A rat rod cruiser...

Welcome to the forums!

A rat rod cruiser sounds great! Can't wait to see some pictures :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,084
Posted By Super_Sport

I'm wondering if it's a repaint with that 1986...

I'm wondering if it's a repaint with that 1986 badge. The fade paint jobs didn't come about on Schwinn's until 1988. The '88 Prelude paint job comes closest but it's not consistent with the paint on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 03:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,078
Posted By Super_Sport

Echo all previous posts but will add that it has...

Echo all previous posts but will add that it has pump pegs on the seat tube which is pretty intriguing imo but without seeing more it's hard to say anything for certain. I think for the price it'd be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-09-17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,804
Posted By Super_Sport

As an FYI, I'm currently trying to sell a 53...

As an FYI, I'm currently trying to sell a 53 cmrefurbished, but similar paint/frame condition as yours, for $340. I'm making money at that price but having a hard time getting any bites. May be the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-17, 10:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,152
Posted By Super_Sport

I was 5 or 6. Bike was a red Huffy. Ended up...

I was 5 or 6. Bike was a red Huffy. Ended up crashing it on a big downhill race with a neighborhood kid a year or so later. I kept riding it but was scared of downhills after that. Still not a good...
Forum: Introductions
08-05-17, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,584
Posted By Super_Sport

Welcome to the forums! My wife is from St....

Welcome to the forums! My wife is from St. Charles, I'm from Jefferson City. I miss the Katy Trail. Have such fond memories of riding from Jeff City to St. Louis when I was 18 it was a good time and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By Super_Sport

You're welcome :thumb: Yeah I think the top...

You're welcome :thumb:

Yeah I think the top tube on these were usually a bit longer than the seat tube. Make sure to measure the tube when you get there, since sometimes sellers mis-measure. Good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-17, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By Super_Sport

I'm betting it's a Triplecross. Color looks...

I'm betting it's a Triplecross. Color looks pretty close to this: Whistle | Bike | Restoration | Collective: Catherine's 1991 Emerald Green Miyata Triplecross...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-17, 09:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,505
Posted By Super_Sport

Good points. I will say that with proper pressure...

Good points. I will say that with proper pressure regulation (if doing by hand which I'd recommend to the OP), I've had no problem with damaging paint BUT most of my acquisitions have been older and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-17, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,054
Posted By Super_Sport

Taking a trailer into a store seems like it'd be...

Taking a trailer into a store seems like it'd be too cumbersome. When locking up my trailer I just use a cable lock. Never had an issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-17, 10:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,626
Posted By Super_Sport

I have bad allergies and rode yesterday without a...

I have bad allergies and rode yesterday without a thought but ended up coughing all night. My throat was scratchy this morning. Rode the bus today even though I really wanted to get in the saddle....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-17, 10:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,831
Posted By Super_Sport

My vote would be for the North Roads style in the...

My vote would be for the North Roads style in the first photo. Keep in mind that you'll probably need new grips, levers, shifters and cables.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-17, 10:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 998
Posted By Super_Sport

Gravel bike really sounds like what you're...

Gravel bike really sounds like what you're looking for. You could ride it in snow with studded tires.
Forum: Introductions
08-03-17, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 366
Posted By Super_Sport

Welcome to the forums!

Welcome to the forums!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-17, 09:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,505
Posted By Super_Sport

+1 Unless the paint is completely terrible I...

+1

Unless the paint is completely terrible I use Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and then a wax. For yours, I'm betting this will be a winning combination. Perhaps even just a cleaner wax would do the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-17, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By Super_Sport

I use a large u-lock through the back wheel and...

I use a large u-lock through the back wheel and rear triangle. Never had an issue but also tend to lock up in high traffic areas. I know that's not an option for some folks. In those cases I'd echo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-17, 09:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,668
Posted By Super_Sport

Check out your LBS. A good one will work with...

Check out your LBS. A good one will work with you, MAYBE even do a quick Craigslist search for you to see if there's anything available in the community. Don't be discouraged by pricing but remember...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-17, 06:04 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,015
Posted By Super_Sport

There's truth to this too. Going 26 on a MUP is...

There's truth to this too. Going 26 on a MUP is not safe for anyone. If you passed me going that fast I might yell at you too.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,015
Posted By Super_Sport

E-bikes are all good with me. People get all...

E-bikes are all good with me. People get all worked up over all kinds of crazy stuff. I think a lot of guys and gals around here are very competitive when people pass them. I'm mostly a...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-17, 09:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 28,146
Posted By Super_Sport

+1 Having started with a backpack and...

+1

Having started with a backpack and experiencing it's downsides (sweaty back and weight on my back) I decided it wasn't for me. Went to panniers and experienced all the negatives even though I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-17, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,574
Posted By Super_Sport

BikeTiresDirect wins for most tires and tubes ...

BikeTiresDirect wins for most tires and tubes
JensonUSA is often a first stop for consumables.
ChainReactionCycles is my go to for cheap cables and chains for flips.
Ebay for vintage parts and...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-09-17, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,973
Posted By Super_Sport

Could've been an Xtracylce also but as dabac...

Could've been an Xtracylce also but as dabac said, it sounds like a Bakfiet. They've got a "bucket" on the front and are usually well-constructed.
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-08-17, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,973
Posted By Super_Sport

For pulling a trailer I'd say the number one...

For pulling a trailer I'd say the number one thing to look for is one with a triple front crankset or at least one with low gears. This depends if you live in a hilly area of course. If you're in a...
Forum: Introductions
07-08-17, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By Super_Sport

Welcome to the forums!

Welcome to the forums!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-17, 11:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,520
Posted By Super_Sport

Great buy! I'd replace the steel rimmed wheel...

Great buy! I'd replace the steel rimmed wheel with an alloy and ride on.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-17, 11:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,361
Posted By Super_Sport

My reaction depends on what mood I'm in. Most of...

My reaction depends on what mood I'm in. Most of the time (~90%) I calmly say under my breath what I'm thinking and then pedal faster. The rest of the time and times when someone is really being a...
Forum: Introductions
07-08-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By Super_Sport

Welcome to the forums! So many directions...

Welcome to the forums!

So many directions you could go with a build especially considering whether you'd go vintage or modern. It'll be a blast no matter which way you go.

Good luck!
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