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03-18-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 107
Posted By tkamd73

It is one of these, a drilled 1” headset spacer,...

It is one of these, a drilled 1” headset spacer, apparently I bought the last one a couple of weeks ago.
Tim
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03-05-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By tkamd73

Great article, I’ve got a 91 Waterford OS...

Great article, I’ve got a 91 Waterford OS Paramount, didn’t know they made a 26 version.
Tim
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Forum: For Sale
03-03-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By tkamd73

Hi Don, Yeah I still have them, in fact I just...

Hi Don,
Yeah I still have them, in fact I just put them away thinking I’d just keep them for a future build. I see your’re not that far away, and I’m headed to O’hare this Tuesday for my Global...
02-27-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,996
Posted By tkamd73

Cool cup, great for bourbon, return the pedals. ...

Cool cup, great for bourbon, return the pedals.
Tim
Replies: 10
Views: 526
Posted By tkamd73

You did quite well I think, aside from the frame...

You did quite well I think, aside from the frame discrepancies, there was not a single component on that bike that matched the cataloged Champione del Mondo bikes from the early 80s.
Tim...
Replies: 10
Views: 526
Posted By tkamd73

More not so good, I don’t think that is a...

More not so good, I don’t think that is a Champione del Mondo from the early 80s. Just going by the lugs, bottom bracket and dropouts, they don’t seem match what’s in the 81 or 83 catalog, certainly...
Replies: 11
Views: 679
Posted By tkamd73

Those are nice rims, a few years back, I bought a...

Those are nice rims, a few years back, I bought a couple sets of those nos from Italy for $180 per set, plus shipping. The one shown ( V profile) is similar in mass to the V profile Omega, just not...
02-07-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,320
Posted By tkamd73

The only bad thing I’ve ever heard about them,...

The only bad thing I’ve ever heard about them, came from something I read in Sheldon’s website a while back. Must have stuck with me though, cause when restoring a well used Trek 670, that I got from...
Forum: For Sale
01-30-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Posted By tkamd73

[ SOLD] Dura Ace SL 7700 dt Shift Levers

Set of slightly used SL 7700 dt 9 speed friction/ SIS shift levers. I bought these new last year, original box and instructions included. $100.00 USD plus shipping....
01-29-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,158
Posted By tkamd73

I was able to get Marc Muller to sign my 91, OS...

I was able to get Marc Muller to sign my 91, OS 66cm frame, after the Waterford last ride this past June. He is on the right, his son is in the middle, and I’m the goof on the left.
Tim
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01-25-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,168
Posted By tkamd73

Two out of three had flashlights, what’s the big...

Two out of three had flashlights, what’s the big deal, they could have got away with one!
Tim
01-25-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By tkamd73

I have no idea what you are talking about!...

I have no idea what you are talking about! However, I have been riding bikes for 50+ years, in 3 out of 4 seasons In Wisconsin.
Tim
Replies: 7
Views: 455
Posted By tkamd73

In the late 80s, you didn’t give us a time frame,...

In the late 80s, you didn’t give us a time frame, the WorldSport was one of Schwinns middle of the road bikes, made in the Greenville plant in Mississippi, whilst the Supersport was one of Schwinns...
01-21-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 18,873
Posted By tkamd73

I like Trek, but all of mine are from the 70s and...

I like Trek, but all of mine are from the 70s and 80s, when Trek was new and cool, and the frames came mainly out of Wisconsin.
Tim
01-13-24, 12:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,550
Posted By tkamd73

I would prefer the Cyclone GT too, but only for...

I would prefer the Cyclone GT too, but only for the looks, the others work well too. It is quite a bit lighter, weight wise, if that matters to you.
Tim
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12-09-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,571
Posted By tkamd73

Ride and wrench on the bikes I have, no new...

Ride and wrench on the bikes I have, no new projects! We’ll see how long that lasts.
Tim
12-04-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,266
Posted By tkamd73

Similar cable stop on my Bianchi, went to look to...

Similar cable stop on my Bianchi, went to look to see what I used, yup step down ferrule.
Tim
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12-02-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,488
Posted By tkamd73

It’s been over 4 years, I wonder what amerikaner...

It’s been over 4 years, I wonder what amerikaner did with that frame?
Tim
11-28-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,291
Posted By tkamd73

Zippo for 2023, but for the first time, in many...

Zippo for 2023, but for the first time, in many years, I didn’t add any bikes either. Not sure if I should rejoice, or just be sad yet.
Tim
11-21-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,088
Posted By tkamd73

[QUOTE=Eric F;23079071]Until you have to call...

[QUOTE=Eric F;23079071]Until you have to call someone to pick up you and your broken bike. ;)[/

My last two crashes, the phone came out of it a lot better then me, not really an issue.
Tim
11-21-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,088
Posted By tkamd73

Just my iPhone in a silicone case, and cheap...

Just my iPhone in a silicone case, and cheap silicone bar mount, if I crash the phone is the least of my worries.
Tim
11-21-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 33,223
Posted By tkamd73

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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77 TX900 on Bugline overpass, Sussex WI ( sorry for non-drive side photo)
11-21-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,276
Posted By tkamd73

I dunno, I kind of favor the look of the Velocity...

I dunno, I kind of favor the look of the Velocity A23s on a vintage bike, I’ve been using them on all my builds, since my source of nos Campy 36h rims dried out. Not running tubeless though, and all...
11-20-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 33,223
Posted By tkamd73

Great shot, have kayaked under that bridge many...

Great shot, have kayaked under that bridge many times on layovers. Nice bike too.
Tim

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Replies: 31
Views: 1,116
Posted By tkamd73

Another 88 400 posted, looks like another bad day...

Another 88 400 posted, looks like another bad day at the factory, or that’s just the way Trek did it.
Tim
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11-15-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 277
Posted By tkamd73

Nice bike, looks like a fun project, not really...

Nice bike, looks like a fun project, not really much to mastering a coaster brake.
Tim
11-14-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 82,868
Views: 13,976,132
Posted By tkamd73

Actually no, even though it was a nos replacement...

Actually no, even though it was a nos replacement frame, that was never built up, the paint and decals were in bad shape, both flaking off in many places, possibly storage issues. The photo was taken...
11-14-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 82,868
Views: 13,976,132
Posted By tkamd73

Wow, that’s a good deal, my size, and only a few...

Wow, that’s a good deal, my size, and only a few miles from me. Unfortunately I paid 100 dollars for just this part 2 years ago, so I already have one.
Tim

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11-13-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By tkamd73

This thread is a good reality check. Yup, I’m...

This thread is a good reality check. Yup, I’m still living in the land of the perpetually offended.
Tim
11-13-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,110
Posted By tkamd73

I would like to also thank you, for reviving this...

I would like to also thank you, for reviving this thread. Just went out to check my 77 TX900, there is an A not lined up with the serial number.
Tim
11-06-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,145
Posted By tkamd73

Love Pearls before Swine, best strip since Bill...

Love Pearls before Swine, best strip since Bill Watterson retired.
Tim
10-25-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,762
Posted By tkamd73

This 77 Trek TX900, was the most $$$ I’ve spent...

This 77 Trek TX900, was the most $$$ I’ve spent on a vintage bike, probably cause it’s one of the few bikes purchased whole, and ready to ride. Found it on eBay, it was nearby, so contacted the...
10-24-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 53,892
Posted By tkamd73

Guess I never added mine after looking through...

Guess I never added mine after looking through this thread.
Tim

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10-24-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,586
Posted By tkamd73

This thread keeps going, so I’ll post another. ...

This thread keeps going, so I’ll post another.
Tim


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71 Sports Tourer
10-23-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,206
Posted By tkamd73

My wife has one of those, it’s her fast bike! ...

My wife has one of those, it’s her fast bike!
Tim


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10-23-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,280
Posted By tkamd73

That was a good movie, but I’m not taking my...

That was a good movie, but I’m not taking my bikes, or any material item to the grave, or crematorium. My wife is pretty basic about such things, very non materialistic, and non sentimental, she’ll...
10-23-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,280
Posted By tkamd73

Well let’s see: ...

Well let’s see:

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This one...
10-23-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,107
Posted By tkamd73

Very Nice, those Suntour shift levers, in my...

Very Nice, those Suntour shift levers, in my opinion are the best downtube shifters, ever!
Tim
10-19-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,037
Posted By tkamd73

I’ll 3rd isopropyl alcohol, pour some into the...

I’ll 3rd isopropyl alcohol, pour some into the grip, shake it around, dump it out, and slide it on. You got plenty of time to get it where you want it, but after it sits overnight, it’s on.
Tim
10-19-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,064
Posted By tkamd73

I like reason #5, he nailed it there! Tim

I like reason #5, he nailed it there!
Tim
10-17-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
Posted By tkamd73

Try McMaster-Carr, if they don’t have it good...

Try McMaster-Carr, if they don’t have it good luck!
Tim
10-17-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,118
Posted By tkamd73

Thanks, it is. Pretty sure it’s garnet metallic...

Thanks, it is. Pretty sure it’s garnet metallic from the Waterford site, or the candy red shown in the 89 Schwinn Catalog.
Tim

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10-17-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,118
Posted By tkamd73

Thanks for posting this, I found one of those...

Thanks for posting this, I found one of those frames sitting in El Paso on eBay a few years ago, built it up, and it’s as the article states.
Anyway, took it to the Waterford last ride this past...
10-17-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,568
Posted By tkamd73

Thanks for the info, would never consider a boat...

Thanks for the info, would never consider a boat over 16ft without a rudder or skeg, as I do live on big water, and rough and windy is quite common. I’ve paddled boats with neither device, and can...
10-15-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 822
Posted By tkamd73

Bling points? Tim

Bling points?
Tim
10-15-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,995
Posted By tkamd73

I bought my original Blackburn stand shortly...

I bought my original Blackburn stand shortly after buying my Supersport in late 85, saw it at my local bike shop, displayed with a Paramount clamped by the top tube. Bought a second bench mounted one...
10-10-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,612,987
Posted By tkamd73

Can I just buy the frame, and save 2K! Tim

Can I just buy the frame, and save 2K!
Tim
10-10-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,612,987
Posted By tkamd73

Is that fork bent, and backwards! Tim

Is that fork bent, and backwards!
Tim
10-10-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,054
Posted By tkamd73

I’m sure the OPs cobbled together stand works...

I’m sure the OPs cobbled together stand works great, I’d just make sure my tetanus booster was up to date.
Tim
10-06-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 913
Posted By tkamd73

Thanks, looks like they just gently, tossed it...

Thanks, looks like they just gently, tossed it all in there! Nicely built treehouse too.
Tim
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