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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Nice find! Now that VeloCals is no more, you...

Nice find!
Now that VeloCals is no more, you might be able to find a decal set on eBay. I have a set for the Cimarron that I am keeping for myself, but I can make a high resolution scan in case...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Bravo! Love the color.

Bravo! Love the color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Off the top of my head, I seem to remember that...

Off the top of my head, I seem to remember that the headbadge stamp represents the date of assembly. I believe the last digit is the year--hence, yours was assembled in 1987. If I remember where I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

And I thought my drivetrain was odd! I'm...

And I thought my drivetrain was odd!

I'm running 8s Shimano bar ends with an XT derailleur on an 8s cassette without the smallest ring. The reason for this is that I love my bar ends, and I found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

I'm tempted to say this belongs in a museum, but...

I'm tempted to say this belongs in a museum, but then, what better way to show it off than to ride it!!! I can't believe the condition of that Deerhead RD...

Thanks for sharing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Bravo! I'm impressed with the weight. Mine is...

Bravo! I'm impressed with the weight. Mine is nowhere near that. I have front and rear racks attached, however!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-22, 06:29 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Well done! Jealous of the Suntour XC. What kind...

Well done! Jealous of the Suntour XC. What kind of tires are those?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Thanks! They caught my eye because I noted the...

Thanks! They caught my eye because I noted the exposed springs, like my Dia-Compe 981 set. Is the spring tension adjustable on yours?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Love this! What kind of brakes do you have on...

Love this! What kind of brakes do you have on there?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Handsomely done!

Handsomely done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Mine is 1006. I forgot what that means, actually....

Mine is 1006. I forgot what that means, actually. Do you know how to interpret it? That's the assembly date, right? I hope yours was brazed by a different worker, because mine developed a crack in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

NICE find! Mine is exactly the same model year...

NICE find! Mine is exactly the same model year and was, if you can believe, totally original (right down to the chain grease). I had a Suntour Superbe seatpost, too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

He he. You just articulated the wonderful part of...

He he. You just articulated the wonderful part of this hobby..."SO MANY BIKES!"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Bold color choices! Love it. I notice your...

Bold color choices! Love it.

I notice your fork has mounts for a low-rider rack, which I consider to be a big plus for versatility. Mine does as well, but it has two pairs of eyelets on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-21, 08:29 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

I think your assessment is correct. My 1986 has...

I think your assessment is correct. My 1986 has mid-fork mounts for a low-rider rack, which yours does not. I remember reading somewhere that the four digit code on stamped on the head badge is the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By countalmaviva

Sorry, my friend. They're long gone!

Sorry, my friend. They're long gone!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

th3realmckay This is excellent, thank you! I will...

th3realmckay This is excellent, thank you! I will definitely avail myself of the decal set in the future.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

I did not know there was a three-wheeled LePree...

I did not know there was a three-wheeled LePree deraileur. I have a normal one. Good gear -- do you think it's original to the bike? I notice you have a Deer Head FD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

I think it's a nostalgia thing, at least for me....

I think it's a nostalgia thing, at least for me. When I got my 86, it was in nearly mint condition. It had all the top shelf parts that I never could afford when I was a kid.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Ahhh...the suspense!!!

Ahhh...the suspense!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Oooo! Show the drive side, too?

Oooo! Show the drive side, too?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

On the contrary -- it's envy! :)

On the contrary -- it's envy! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Those fenders, tho!!!

Those fenders, tho!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

LBCwanabe Love the DX thumbies!!! What is...

LBCwanabe Love the DX thumbies!!!

What is the RD you're using? And those bars...?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Cimarron at Cimarron!

The name of the road is Cimarron, but there was no street sign. This is in Westchester County, NY.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-05-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By countalmaviva

Don't mind at all. The fee was exactly as he...

Don't mind at all. The fee was exactly as he advertises on his website (http://home.windstream.net/franklinframe/index.html).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

orloved I ended up adding the same repair on my...

orloved I ended up adding the same repair on my Cimarron. My original problem was a cracked BB shell. The only frame builder I found to agree to the repair was Jack Trumbull of Franklin Frames in...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-04-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By countalmaviva

Thank you!

nomadmax I'd like to publicly thank you for bringing Jack Trumbull to my attention. My frame came back last week, and the repair is immaculate. I'm in business again!

Cheers,
Oliver H.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

My '86 was 130mm, but that was smack in the era...

My '86 was 130mm, but that was smack in the era of the transition to 135mm. I wouldn't be surprised if your '89 is 135mm. If the wheels are 135mm and you really like them, I wouldn't hesitate.

-...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

No worries, thumpism . I'm aware that parting out...

No worries, thumpism . I'm aware that parting out a bike is not going to be popular, especially on a thread about a vintage bike! I wanted to share my experience for informational purposes. I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 12:46 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

thumpism , I feel the same way about stripping a...

thumpism , I feel the same way about stripping a frame, actually. I took delivery of my Cimarron in Feb, intending to keep the parts. Then our household income fell to zero when the pandemic set in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Ooo. I'd love to see that post. Is it from the...

Ooo. I'd love to see that post. Is it from the 80's? I'm not aware that Nitto makes any that size currently....

The stem on my Cimarron, which is one of the few original parts I kept is a Suntour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 08:15 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Wait a minute. Are we to understand that you are...

Wait a minute. Are we to understand that you are in possession of a New In Box '89 Cimarron?!

My '86 is a 26.6mm seatpost. Come to find out, they're pretty uncommon, especially if you want a long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Excellent deal IMO

I got over $600 from selling the original parts from my Cimarron. So it's possible you could make money on this purchase. Mine was older and included the valuable Suntour "Beartrap" pedals.

On the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

This is heartbreaking. I'm going to try getting...

This is heartbreaking. I'm going to try getting mine repaired. See this thread for close-ups of my BB shell:

https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/1210227-cracked-bb-shell.html

I'll post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

I'm running 135mm. I got my LBS to do the cold...

I'm running 135mm. I got my LBS to do the cold set for me, no problem.

- Oliver H.
Forum: Framebuilders
08-16-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By countalmaviva

Thanks, unterhausen . I'm going to move ahead...

Thanks, unterhausen . I'm going to move ahead with the repair. This frame ticks all the boxes for me, and it was a long search to find it. Plus, after parting it out, I only have $75 in it. It's...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-16-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By countalmaviva

Franklin Frames FTW!

nomadmax , thanks for the suggestion! I called Jack on Thursday, and, after sending photos, he's happy to do the repair. Interesting fact: he built frames for Steven Bilenky in the 80s! He echoed...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-13-20, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By countalmaviva

Additional photos

unterhausen , thanks for responding. I'm afraid you're right. It looks like there is a crack in the paint over most of the circumference of the ST where it enters the BB shell. I assume this would...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-13-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By countalmaviva

Cracked BB shell

Folks,

Wiping down my 1986 Schwinn Cimarron today after a modest 70 mile loaded tour I noticed this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Orloved, judging from the photos, you have...

Orloved, judging from the photos, you have "indexed steering." Makes it easy to ride no hands! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

Can't wait to see pictures! What is a...

Can't wait to see pictures! What is a "hite-rite"?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

I would expect 22.2 for the handles and shifters....

I would expect 22.2 for the handles and shifters. My '86 has a Suntour stem, and it's 22.2. I measured the stem clamp at about 26.0 diameter, but that was without the bar in it. It clamps my Nitto...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By countalmaviva

Parts on eBay May 29

Folks,

I'm planning to create eBay auctions for all of this stuff, and they'll go live around 5p EDT tomorrow. Wanted to give notice in case anyone else cares to make an offer before then.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-27-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By countalmaviva

Seatpost size added to main post, thanks. That...

Seatpost size added to main post, thanks. That Flickr gallery is some quality bike porn!

Cheers,
Oliver H.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-26-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By countalmaviva

BTW, do you have photos of your bikes anywhere? I...

BTW, do you have photos of your bikes anywhere? I love your list!
- Oliver
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-26-20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By countalmaviva

Hi, Billy, I finally got around to adding...

Hi, Billy,

I finally got around to adding photos of the seatpost. Here is a direct link to the folder:
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-24-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By countalmaviva

Thanks for catching that! I do have it, and it's...

Thanks for catching that! I do have it, and it's also in great condition. I'll post pictures in the next two days, probably later tonight.

Oliver H.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-24-20, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By countalmaviva

FS: Parts from 1986 Schwinn Cimarron - Shimano Deerhead and Suntour XC

I have reluctantly decided that I must liquidate the parts from my 1986 Cimarron. I recently acquired it and built it into a commuter, exchanging nearly all the parts for others in the process.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,833
Posted By countalmaviva

1986 Cimarron parts for sale

Fellow Cimarron fans,

I have reluctantly decided that I must liquidate the parts from my 1986 Cimarron. I recently acquired it and built it into a commuter, exchanging nearly all the parts for...
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