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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

Finishing up the 1984 Trek 420 Mixte - only year...

Finishing up the 1984 Trek 420 Mixte - only year Trek made a mixte frame (except very recently). The 420 was a "weekend" tourer, and has a very smooth ride. I ended up adding a Nitto Dirt Drop stem,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-17, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

Thanks!@2cam16. When the temperatures rise I plan...

Thanks!@2cam16. When the temperatures rise I plan to do some touch up painting on it.
sloar - did you have to put that rack on when the fork was pulled?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

I enjoy seeing what everyone else is doing. Gets...

I enjoy seeing what everyone else is doing. Gets my creative juices going. So I bought a 1984 Univega Alpina Uno Mixte in HOT PINK awhile back. I repacked the hubs and all but the spokes were very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-17, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

noglider - on Raleigh hubs the adjustable cone...

noglider - on Raleigh hubs the adjustable cone goes on the non drive side of the front hub.

Don't have much in the way of photos, but I bought a 1987 Canadian built Peugeot "City Express". The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-17, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

jimmuller - no markings on the bottom bracket,...

jimmuller - no markings on the bottom bracket, but it's not unusual. Only surprise was that the spindle is 127mm for a Sugino double. I'm used to that length on a triple. I have a set of lovely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-17, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

jimmuller - here are some suggestive photos of...

jimmuller - here are some suggestive photos of what I'm currently wrenching on. Thanks for your contribution.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2888/33692395015_59780991ca.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-17, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

DQRider - good idea about the dremmelimg of the...

DQRider - good idea about the dremmelimg of the forward slot on the rear fender. I'll have to look at that. I swear I bent and un-bent the arms of that seat stay bracket about 5 times. Let's just say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-17, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

Many things. I finished installing Velo Orange...

Many things. I finished installing Velo Orange Zeppelin 650b fenders on my 1995 Trek 820 which has 26" wheels. Most of the components on this bike are from the mid-'80's to early 1990's....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

HamboneSlim - the wood is outstanding! So...

HamboneSlim - the wood is outstanding! So incredibly beautiful. I always wanted to learn about working with wood like that. I even made "houses" for my dolls out of scraps of wood when I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-16, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Velocivixen

I honestly have no interest to do any significant...

I honestly have no interest to do any significant bike wrenching at the moment. I bought a very neglected Raleigh Twenty with front dynohub that I had immersed myself in.....now I'm just sick of...
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