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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,941
Posted By FstrMnky

Avoid eBay seller “democra-1”

Just a warning if you’re looking for Compass tires on eBay. Imagine if you bought from this seller & need to communicate with them - it would be a nightmare!
His listing title is “Compass tires,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,243
Posted By FstrMnky

I’ve found this site to be useful for comparing...

I’ve found this site to be useful for comparing geometries such as the bike you like versus other candidates. If a bike isn’t already in their database you can enter the geometry from the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-19-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,909
Posted By FstrMnky

Replying to help anyone else searching the forums...

Replying to help anyone else searching the forums for similar.

I went to R+E (aka Rodriguez cycles at rodbikes.com), partly because they don't just build frames but also have experience with...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-16-15, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,909
Posted By FstrMnky

Thanks, all, for the thoughts and ideas. ...

Thanks, all, for the thoughts and ideas.

Clifford: their bikes are made in Taiwan, part of the large QBP family. I specifically wanted a local shop to avoid the expense of mailing it elsewhere.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-14-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,909
Posted By FstrMnky

Seattle recommendations for shop to re-rake my fork

Hi Seattlites,

My 2011 Salsa Casseroll (2011 Casseroll | Bikes | Salsa Cycles (http://salsacycles.com/bikes/archive/casseroll_2011)) has large amounts of trail (60 mm) so i've been thinking about...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-28-12, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By FstrMnky

The lights to cross at Avalon & w Seattle Bridge...

The lights to cross at Avalon & w Seattle Bridge take a long time because there are so many streets in that intersection so i avoid it. Plus, crossing from Harbor Ave to get on/off Admiral always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8,326
Views: 3,093,671
Posted By FstrMnky

Beautiful bike, great build, love the color...

Beautiful bike, great build, love the color scheme! Your frame paint & chrome appears to be in really good condition, better than my Pinarello Asolo. Did you have a sticker on the white portion of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-02-11, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,536
Posted By FstrMnky

Hi, What size tires are you running & which...

Hi,
What size tires are you running & which brakes? Does it look like there would be clearance for fenders between those tires & brakes?
Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-11, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,007
Posted By FstrMnky

In case anyone cares to see it .... on vacation &...

In case anyone cares to see it .... on vacation & finally got around to replacing the tall, short-reach stem with something more decent in terms of fit (some sort of Mondolo stem). Previous vacations...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-11, 09:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,850
Posted By FstrMnky

Oh good, another thread to show of my latest. ...

Oh good, another thread to show of my latest.

Below are a couple pics of my Pinarello Treviso showing before & after conversion. Used as many original parts as possible except the wheelset. Both...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,707
Posted By FstrMnky

Thanks :) i wasn't really using this one here...

Thanks :) i wasn't really using this one here (note the gearing range it had before), & am short of room in my apartment, so tried selling it over the winter with virtually no response so decided to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-11, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,536
Posted By FstrMnky

By the way Northbend, your photos & posts were...

By the way Northbend, your photos & posts were the final push that drove me over the edge to convert my old Pinarello to try the SS/FG thing. I really enjoy reading your posts & seeing your photos,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,383,707
Posted By FstrMnky

Pinarello Treviso

Cross posted from another thread but thought some of you may enjoy seeing this.

Got my early 80's Pinarello assembled as a SS/FG & went for a 30 mi shakedown ride yesterday. Nice flat, sunny ride...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-11, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,536
Posted By FstrMnky

Nice oldie, especially the crank. What does it...

Nice oldie, especially the crank. What does it say, have a better picture of it?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-11, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,536
Posted By FstrMnky

Thanks, I was not big on green bikes before i saw...

Thanks, I was not big on green bikes before i saw this one & love mine.
Yes to keeping the braze-ons. Will probably sell off the shift bits because if it ever goes back to being a geared bike it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-11, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,536
Posted By FstrMnky

shakedown ride

So, got her assembled & went for a 30 mi shakedown ride. Nice flat ride with a few rollers for good measure on a lovely day. Haven't really ridden her since a hard wreck a few years ago so it's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-11, 12:49 AM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,536
Posted By FstrMnky

Work in progress to join the club.

This thread has been far too quiet lately & needs more pics. What that in mind, read on about my progress to join the club by building up a bike to see for myself what all the SS/FG fuss is about.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-11, 12:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,496
Posted By FstrMnky

If you didn't already, just build it & ride it...

If you didn't already, just build it & ride it before doing anything else. As a minimum you will have a rather unique frame that probably rides really nicely, especially if you use modern brakes &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-11, 12:27 AM
Replies: 8,326
Views: 3,093,671
Posted By FstrMnky

Several people had nice things to say about it...

Several people had nice things to say about it the other day which was surprising so maybe you were one of them. Thanks for the compliments.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-11, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8,326
Views: 3,093,671
Posted By FstrMnky

Well, moved to Seattle & suffered many months of...

Well, moved to Seattle & suffered many months of sunshine deprivation. Yesterday was gorgeous so took this beauty for a ride around Mercer Island in the sunshine. Full Dura-Ace group including the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,594
Posted By FstrMnky

So good looking but so expensive too. wish the...

So good looking but so expensive too. wish the sole was black instead of white. they are also available in black with red stitching & black sole....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 285,974
Posted By FstrMnky

Not my bike or my size so in case one of you is...

Not my bike or my size so in case one of you is looking for a blue Maddy in size "XL":

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/2122786118.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-10, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8,326
Views: 3,093,671
Posted By FstrMnky

Re: Turning myself in for crimes against Bikes.

I think it's awesome, well done & practical too! Cross posting to this thread because this way people who missed your thread but subscribed to this one will see it:...
Forum: Europe
08-25-10, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By FstrMnky

Was just in the Lochem area on vacation visiting...

Was just in the Lochem area on vacation visiting parents so went on a few rides. See my post linked below which is geared more towards non-Dutch riders:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-10, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,874
Posted By FstrMnky

Would love to see some pictures, post them up for...

Would love to see some pictures, post them up for all to see. The C&V regulars are very knowledgeable & helpful around here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-10, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21,710
Views: 3,063,172
Posted By FstrMnky

A couple pics from a recent ride while on...

A couple pics from a recent ride while on vacation visiting the folks. Will let you decide which country.

Love my Colnago, even with the dork stem! It is my once-every-year-or-two holiday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8,326
Views: 3,093,671
Posted By FstrMnky

Thanks Gomango! Hi yellowjeep. Don't be...

Thanks Gomango!

Hi yellowjeep. Don't be getting any ideas now about raiding my garage :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-10, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8,326
Views: 3,093,671
Posted By FstrMnky

Pinarello with first generation Dura-Ace STI

Finally got her rideable!

Haven't put my pedals on yet, just some temporary old ones to ride it around the block.

Unfortunately, i wasn't careful enough while taking photos & it blew over...
Forum: Europe
07-02-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By FstrMnky

Anyone in Hengelo/Overijssel area in Nederland on here?

Moving there in September :) & will be looking for cycling friends.

So if anyone from that area is on here maybe you could send a PM my way?

Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,759,484
Posted By FstrMnky

Rob, loving the heerlijk vers portfolio! Echt...

Rob, loving the heerlijk vers portfolio! Echt knap werk, bijzonder goed gedaan en soms herkenbaar Nederlandse (in mijn ogen een complement). Inderdaad heerlijk!
Bookmarked. :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-08, 06:13 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,759,484
Posted By FstrMnky

Gaaf! That looks great in an understated way,...

Gaaf! That looks great in an understated way, especially with the Brooks. Some people on here will give you a hard time about the angle but as long as it works for you who cares. Guessing it's not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 28,878
Posted By FstrMnky

'65 bug

Here's my contribution. The bikes are geared but at least there is a 1965 vw in the photo instead of a non-vw. Put more miles on the bikes than the bug but someday will get it running right. Still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 94,278
Posted By FstrMnky

Riding around in Holland

Always enjoy the pics of other people's rides but never bother posting any from my rides around Wichita, KS, for obvious reasons. Was in Holland on vacation recently and went on some fun rides on my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 42,634
Posted By FstrMnky

Oooh - those will be nice! Can you share some...

Oooh - those will be nice! Can you share some pics of the complete Jury frame. So far you've only teased us with detail shots unless you posted more pics somewhere? How about some color sample...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 42,634
Posted By FstrMnky

Yeah, that would look good and show off the frame...

Yeah, that would look good and show off the frame nicely. Lots of colors don't look true because of different monitor settings - even if the photograph is originally color accurate.

It may be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-14-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 42,634
Posted By FstrMnky

Just some ideas for you on the Jury &/or the...

Just some ideas for you on the Jury &/or the Kilo. Since there are frame and fork mounts for hanging stuff off (which i plan to use) how about a slightly 'old fashioned' color such as a wheat, tan,...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-19-08, 05:40 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 20,556
Posted By FstrMnky

Those bikes look fantastic - well done guys! ...

Those bikes look fantastic - well done guys!
AllenG, Have you thought about making a bamboo kickstand? It would be a big improvement over the metal one.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-08, 09:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By FstrMnky

kmart: "Did you spring for the Dura Ace valve or...

kmart: "Did you spring for the Dura Ace valve or stick with good old Ultegra?"
Got something even better than Dura Ace - it's a St Jude's valve, made of carbon and has the same high tech,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,546
Posted By FstrMnky

Sorry to hear about your heart, sounds like...

Sorry to hear about your heart, sounds like rhythm problem.

One of the old guys i ride with is in his 80s (i'm in my 30's), has had knee surgery and a pacemaker put in during the last couple...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,026
Posted By FstrMnky

That is how the cycling maps in the Netherlands...

That is how the cycling maps in the Netherlands work. You specify how strongly you prefer to ride through nature (mostly for recreational riding). More importantly, you also specify how strongly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-07, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,007
Posted By FstrMnky

gr23932: Sorry for not replying sooner, only...

gr23932: Sorry for not replying sooner, only just got computer access again. Thank you for the kind offer but at the moment I'm planning on keeping it in my parents garage as my fun, holiday bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-07, 03:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,007
Posted By FstrMnky

In case anyone was still curious about the master...

In case anyone was still curious about the master piu i found and bought in holland - i finally had a chance to ride it while on vacation in holland and it was nice! The frame looks almost new with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-07, 04:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,368
Posted By FstrMnky

frameteam2003: Oh, wow, gorgeous! Which rear...

frameteam2003: Oh, wow, gorgeous! Which rear derailleur is that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-07, 06:48 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,368
Posted By FstrMnky

pastorBob: that looks like a decent ride and, of...

pastorBob: that looks like a decent ride and, of course, it's a Schwinn to match the rest of your stable! Should be a really fun ride when you are done "renovating" it. Which model is it? Good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-07, 04:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,368
Posted By FstrMnky

Ops, forgot about the Vintage Mountain Bike...

Ops, forgot about the Vintage Mountain Bike thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=148170&highlight=Vintage+Mountain+Bike).

Thanks EastHill. You're right, it's a sticky problem!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,368
Posted By FstrMnky

Show us your C&V tandem bicyle thread

There are several excellent threads on here where people show off their bicycles:
The Catch of the day thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=234537)
The C&V rides thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-07, 07:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,398
Posted By FstrMnky

A Dutch bank maybe but not ABN AMRO as they...

A Dutch bank maybe but not ABN AMRO as they appear to be in less than healthy condition at the moment so who knows how much (or little) money you will find there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-07, 02:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 769
Posted By FstrMnky

I don't consider it defilement since i bought...

I don't consider it defilement since i bought this Pinarello Asolo as a bare frameset and i'm not removing an existing component group from it. By building up the frameset this way, i will put a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-07, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 769
Posted By FstrMnky

dura-ace, BB's & front derailleur on questions

This forum has become my daily addiction! My early 80's Pinarello Treviso with all campy components and downtube shifters is great for slower/social, group rides. When i'm not riding, it hangs out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-07, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 583,122
Posted By FstrMnky

"Slingshot" road bike. Not exactly 'vintage' but...

"Slingshot" road bike. Not exactly 'vintage' but a little weird. Maybe someone who is looking for something a little different will find this does it for them.

...
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