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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,127
Posted By mrejda

Well, I was snapping pics yesterday and this...

Well, I was snapping pics yesterday and this seems like as good a place as any to post my Terranaut.
I picked it up about a month ago off of CL for $30. I liked the Sugino AT cranks and was looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-08, 08:55 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 147,122
Posted By mrejda

I'll give you about tree fitty :D Anyhoo,...

I'll give you about tree fitty :D

Anyhoo, I've got two for this thread: A 1953ish Norman 3sp that I found on the side of the road back in May or so and a 1984ish Raleigh USA that I just found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-08, 05:53 AM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,958
Posted By mrejda

Does anybody know who this guy is? He posts about...

Does anybody know who this guy is? He posts about 3 bikes each month, some crap but some decent, including a nice miyata 512(?) maybe 2 months ago....always blurry pics at this same spot. I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-08, 06:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,044
Posted By mrejda

I paid 20 shipped for a set, then I found a set...

I paid 20 shipped for a set, then I found a set in the trash (attached to a Super Lemans). So my average is $10 per set ;)
Forum: Commuting
07-11-08, 01:12 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,283,398
Posted By mrejda

5 minutes from work, forgot about a small bridge...

5 minutes from work, forgot about a small bridge that's been under construction for the last week. Maybe I can sneak across....no, no more bridge. So I decide to start the 30 minute detour until, 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,611
Posted By mrejda

These are my designated Phillies game beers.

These are my designated Phillies game beers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,107
Posted By mrejda

I've got over 100 miles in on a set of panaracer...

I've got over 100 miles in on a set of panaracer pasealas (sp?) that nashbar had on sale a while ago for 10bucks. So far no problems/flats and I've been riding on tow path, gravel, potholes, rain,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-08, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 712
Posted By mrejda

I'm no expert but in my experience squeaks come...

I'm no expert but in my experience squeaks come from a lot of other places before the BB...crank bolts loose, pedals worn out, the cranks themselves on the square taper.
edit: as always,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 124,849
Posted By mrejda

NM, got something

NM, got something
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 606,078
Posted By mrejda

Welcome, hope you enjoy it! FYI, did a 30 mile...

Welcome, hope you enjoy it!
FYI, did a 30 mile charity ride (princeton Tour de Cure) this past weekend on the Super LeMans...just under 2 hours with a 15.3mph average. There was only one real climb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-08, 06:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,363
Posted By mrejda

I've been riding basically the same bike for a...

I've been riding basically the same bike for a few months now and I love it. Looks great for 40 bucks and you don't even have to replace anything. Search for the Centurion serial number database...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-08, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 124,849
Posted By mrejda

WTB 110 BCD 34 or 36T Chain ring, SR or Sugino,...

WTB 110 BCD 34 or 36T Chain ring, SR or Sugino, not too picky. I just want to try out some different gearing. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-08, 06:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,144
Posted By mrejda

How can you not have enough space for a road...

How can you not have enough space for a road bike? That's just silly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-08, 04:54 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 162,370
Posted By mrejda

PM me and I'll try to outline some of the issues...

PM me and I'll try to outline some of the issues you might have to deal with. But read through Sheldon Brown's Older Raliegh articles and digest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 606,078
Posted By mrejda

Some of the bits (barcons, brakes, derailers)...

Some of the bits (barcons, brakes, derailers) match up, but my cranks are different. FYI, my serial number is on the seat tube, on the other side of the big ring - couldn't see it until I wiped off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 606,078
Posted By mrejda

Thanks for the reply, I guessed 70's from the...

Thanks for the reply, I guessed 70's from the components but the 2nd digit "0" is the year?
Edited: FYI - Rejda is Czech for those of you who are interested ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-08, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 606,078
Posted By mrejda

Mid-late 70's Super Lemans

Hi there - just posting my recently acquired (from the trash pile) Super Lemans. Serial # is N0N5202 as best as I can tell. I'm not too well versed in older components but here's a rundown of what I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,717
Posted By mrejda

Paypal buttons are back up and a 3 week...

Paypal buttons are back up and a 3 week turnaround is listed on their site. I ordered a tan roll bag...I'm excited, it's seems just the right size for what I need. Thanks, OP, this is a fun thread!
Forum: Commuting
04-22-08, 07:42 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,283,398
Posted By mrejda

1st commute

Hey all, finally did my first commute this morning. I've been waiting for a day when my morning schedule was light and the low temps were out of the 30's...just so happened to be earth day. I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-08, 08:14 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 147,122
Posted By mrejda

Centurion Super Le Mans

Hey all - I scored a nice trash pile find about 2 weeks ago, coincidentally on the last day I had to get my junk out of my old house's garage into my new place. I spotted the frame with wheels...
Forum: Northeast
03-25-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By mrejda

Paved, huh? Supposedly a good part of the...

Paved, huh? Supposedly a good part of the Delaware Raritan (D&R) canal path is part of this. It takes me about 2 minutes to ride there.
Edit: Ah ha, "New Jersey boasts one of the first ever trail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 162,370
Posted By mrejda

Back from the dead

Well, got to finally put the GP through it's paces on saturday with a 18 mile ride to Mercer county park and back. Saw a variety of conditions/surfaces and I was really happy with the overall ride....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-08, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 124,849
Posted By mrejda

I am an idiot!

WTB: Rear brake cable stop for an older raleigh with "arc'd rear brake bridge ". Mine fell off due to plain stupidity and I have very little chance of finding it.:mad:
Edit: Got one coming in the...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,579
Posted By mrejda

I do run Kool Stops and it's kinda tough to keep...

I do run Kool Stops and it's kinda tough to keep a rim clean while it's passing through 3 inches of muddy rain water. I'm super glad V's work fine for you though :thumbup:
Forum: Commuting
03-10-08, 06:02 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,579
Posted By mrejda

Seconding the "only in the rain/wet" replies. I...

Seconding the "only in the rain/wet" replies. I run this setup on one of my MTB's - I ran v's until I got caught in a freak thunderstorm during a ride. I had no stopping power and lots of ups and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-08, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By mrejda

The cottered cranks from my Raleigh weren't bad....

The cottered cranks from my Raleigh weren't bad. I removed the the nut on the cotter pin and then used a hammer and punch to pop out the pins, took one good hit.
Have a look:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 14,341
Posted By mrejda

Wow, there's quite a range here. I'm 30 and I...

Wow, there's quite a range here. I'm 30 and I like older bikes for much of the same reasons stated already by those in my age range, except that I never really rode road bikes when I was younger,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-08, 01:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,415
Posted By mrejda

The #5 should work. As to where to find one, good...

The #5 should work. As to where to find one, good luck. After a lot of complaining a local C&Ver felt sorry for me and dug one up out of his spare parts bin. He most likely pulled it off of some junk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-08, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 124,849
Posted By mrejda

I'm trying to round up some parts to get my...

I'm trying to round up some parts to get my raleigh GP on the road for some shakedowns. Looking for:
Friction Barcons and a clamp on cable guide [Found]
White toe straps, usable condition
Awfully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 162,370
Posted By mrejda

Per Sheldon Brown's site (which I think I have...

Per Sheldon Brown's site (which I think I have memorized at this point) There are 3 options. Reuse cups with new spindle ($10, hard to find/uncertain), use UN72 with Phil Wood endcaps (around $65/...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 162,370
Posted By mrejda

So the frame has been degreased, derusted in...

So the frame has been degreased, derusted in oxalic acid, and treated with framesaver. It was a real learning experience. The entire time I've been searching for a square taper spindle but have had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-08, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,982
Posted By mrejda

Not looking for a cheaper price, just thinking...

Not looking for a cheaper price, just thinking about shipping from the UK to the US....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-08, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,982
Posted By mrejda

Good timing!

Ha, there are a few people here that are dealing with this issue, myself included. Maybe a small group buy is in order?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-08, 06:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,415
Posted By mrejda

If anyone knows where to find one of these, I...

If anyone knows where to find one of these, I (and the OP of course) would appreciate the info. Harris seems to be out of stock, although I haven't called them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-08, 06:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,950
Posted By mrejda

Also posted in the commuter forum - this will see...

Also posted in the commuter forum - this will see some long commutes this spring.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/mrejda/Bike/610_grid.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-08, 07:17 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 124,849
Posted By mrejda

I now have a cottered raleigh....

Anyone have a spare 5 or 7 series square taper BB spindle, trying to update a recently aquired raleigh GP.
Thanks
Forum: Commuting
02-17-08, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,899
Posted By mrejda

There's some discussion in the thread below. I...

There's some discussion in the thread below. I feel like I'm a bit slower but my hands and wrists were fine after a 40 mi and 30 mi ride. I have no experience with drops (looking to change that) but...
Forum: Commuting
02-17-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,899
Posted By mrejda

Miyata 610 commuter

I was taking pictures today for another project and threw this together of my recently put together 83 Six Ten. The frame is way too small so I did what I could. I'm planning on doing a few 40 mile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 352
Views: 162,370
Posted By mrejda

New to me GP, a little help please

I picked up this Grand Prix yesterday from a CL add that had it listed as a Peugeot. The frame was my size so I said what the heck.
...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,538
Posted By mrejda

I switched to a northroad bar not too long ago...

I switched to a northroad bar not too long ago after running a flatbar w/barends for about 3 months. I've done a 40 mile and a 30 mile ride with it so far and it's been really good on my...
Forum: Northeast
01-22-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By mrejda

Thanks again for planning the route, I had a lot...

Thanks again for planning the route, I had a lot of fun and found out my miyata should make due for my upcoming work commutes.
Forum: Northeast
01-17-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By mrejda

PM sent, thanks guys!

PM sent, thanks guys!
Forum: Northeast
01-17-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By mrejda

The D&R is more sandy near princeton than it is...

The D&R is more sandy near princeton than it is in lawrenceville, so I'd say no fun on skinny's. I usually make a loop out of Cold Soil, Elm Ridge, Old Mill, Carter, etc. Nothing spectactular but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-08, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,518
Posted By mrejda

Heh - makes me feel good about offering him $80...

Heh - makes me feel good about offering him $80 for it. He told me he's near the Philly airport. According to the thread above he admitted to it being stolen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-07, 07:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,141
Posted By mrejda

Thanks so much - had some fun figuring out that...

Thanks so much - had some fun figuring out that my CL aquired 610 is an 83. One gripe though...when you click on an individual page of the catalog to zoom, it's opened in the same window and you...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-28-07, 07:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,237
Posted By mrejda

I added a thin bit of rubber from some other...

I added a thin bit of rubber from some other clamp insert I had laying around to the lockblock straps so that the bar/light are surrounded by a rubber surface instead of just on the parts touching...
Forum: Northeast
10-25-07, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,081
Posted By mrejda

www.mtbnj.com (http://www.mtbnj.com) is a good...

www.mtbnj.com (http://www.mtbnj.com) is a good resource as well.
Forum: Northeast
09-18-07, 12:56 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 37,807
Posted By mrejda

I picked up a Miyata 610 a few months ago and was...

I picked up a Miyata 610 a few months ago and was in the same boat. Kopps in Princeton had 27" gumwalls and tubes in stock. But I went the mail order route and got some schwalbe marathons from harris...
Forum: Northeast
09-02-07, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,359
Posted By mrejda

Provided the visability was good, I'd see no...

Provided the visability was good, I'd see no problem riding in the middle of the lane and then returning to the shoulder once you reached the bottom. Back when the toll was 50 cents each way, traffic...
Forum: Northeast
08-30-07, 10:02 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 37,807
Posted By mrejda

I'm a big fan of halter's in North Brunswick but...

I'm a big fan of halter's in North Brunswick but they've been superbusy this summer so I wouldn't recommend them strictly for speed.
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