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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By josh.d

No visible markings anywhere, same with the...

No visible markings anywhere, same with the headset.

Excuse the crappy pics:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By josh.d

Its quite possible any marking has been painted...

Its quite possible any marking has been painted over. The steerer is painted yellow like the frame and fork.

I'll go over it again and take pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By josh.d

Just an update on this frame. I took the...

Just an update on this frame.

I took the headset apart and closely inspected the steerer tube and didn't find any marking.

I also looked over the HS closely and didn't find any marking there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By josh.d

Thanks for the reply T-Mar. Figured it was entry...

Thanks for the reply T-Mar. Figured it was entry level given all of the "features" of the frame. Appreciate the insight on the serial.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-20, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By josh.d

Thank you. My inquiry is a general curiosity...

Thank you.

My inquiry is a general curiosity in regards to the origin and manufacturer of the frame.

I agree with your assessment. At best it was probably a middle of the road frame. I fiigure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,125
Posted By josh.d

Here's my Explorer 444. It's a 4130 non-lugged...

Here's my Explorer 444. It's a 4130 non-lugged build. If anyone knows anything about this frame, please reach out trying to find any info I can about the make/model etc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By josh.d

It did come with the headset. I didn't thoroughly...

It did come with the headset. I didn't thoroughly inspect the headset or steerer tube when I had it apart for grease, but that is a great idea to gather some more clues.

Thanks for the input!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By josh.d

Thanks! No, like I stated in the OP and last...

Thanks!

No, like I stated in the OP and last post, it was just a frame when I acquired it and it doesn't have a RD mount. I'm using a cheap Tourney RD that was made for claw use until I can find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By josh.d

Thanks for the reply Clang. Yeah, I figured it...

Thanks for the reply Clang. Yeah, I figured it was a mid-80s flat bar/thumbie bike originally, just trying to post some specifics on the frame if the pics didn't clearly show the details.


I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By josh.d

Vintage MTB Frame Indentification

Hello, I recently acquired this vintage MTB Frame and built it up as an all purpose bike mainly to haul my daughter around in a bike trailer.

It's branded Explorer 444 and can't seem to find much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-12, 06:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,273
Posted By josh.d

Thanks for the compliment and I will definitely...

Thanks for the compliment and I will definitely post some pics after the upgrdes. Ick, I didn't notice that nasty little thing in the frame until you mentioned it! I'm at work and that's the parking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,273
Posted By josh.d

Here's my late 60s Raleigh Record. I bought the...

Here's my late 60s Raleigh Record. I bought the frame along with another Raleigh mixte frame off of craigslist for $15. The wheels in the pic are temporary, it's getting a set of 650b rims with an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,273
Posted By josh.d

I think I'm just going to do solid pearl white,...

I think I'm just going to do solid pearl white, white Turbo and the brown tape like what is in the pic. The bike will be ridden by my girlfriend most of the time, it fits her perfectly and she fell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,273
Posted By josh.d

I just bought a Nishiki Olympic 12 for cheap and...

I just bought a Nishiki Olympic 12 for cheap and got it on the road the other day. It's maiden voyage was the bike parade at the Boise, Idaho Tour De Fat (New Beligum Brewing Company). The paint got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-12, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By josh.d

Sorry to derail this thread, but can you make...

Sorry to derail this thread, but can you make decal sets from hi-res pictures if the set isn't on your page? The decals I'm referring to are rough and I want to powdercoat the frame. I'd like to have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,588
Posted By josh.d

I have an 86 Raleiegh USA in Reynolds 531, and as...

I have an 86 Raleiegh USA in Reynolds 531, and as I understand, Huffy owned the right to the 'Raleigh' namesake in America at that point in time. So I guess I lied by saying the Santa Fe was the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,663
Posted By josh.d

It is quality. Both the Miyata and this Centurion...

It is quality. Both the Miyata and this Centurion are fine examples of Japanese frames. Find one that fits you and don't butcher it. I personally, like a lot of other people on this forum, would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-12, 09:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,588
Posted By josh.d

My brother has one of these in a boys version....

My brother has one of these in a boys version. Coolest Huffy ever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-12, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 506,897
Posted By josh.d

Raleigh Record Ace Mixte that I got for next to...

Raleigh Record Ace Mixte that I got for next to nothing off CL for my girl friend

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-12, 01:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,226
Posted By josh.d

No, the tension bolt isn't worth a damn in my...

No, the tension bolt isn't worth a damn in my situation. I thought it was because mine got wet, but even if it hadn't, I doubt it would have done anything useful. I agree with the Brooks statements,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-12, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,226
Posted By josh.d

Thanks for the pics, I'll probably attempt...

Thanks for the pics, I'll probably attempt something similar on my sagging RBR saddle soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-12, 12:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,918
Posted By josh.d

My main bike was purchased as a frameset when...

My main bike was purchased as a frameset when new, so I try to keep things period when it comes to anything besides rolling rubber. Old gas-pipe junk is old gas-pipe junk and if I come across a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By josh.d

I'm starting to think this is why the post was...

I'm starting to think this is why the post was seized in the first place. Any 80s Nishiki pros out there?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-12, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By josh.d

I don't see anything down there, and like I said...

I don't see anything down there, and like I said I honed it out so I doubt there is any debris as I didn't knock anything loose or feel anything in the tube. I think I'll just cut the post long and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By josh.d

Seized seatpost removal success...still some questions

Hi I recently bought a rough but complete Nishiki Olympic 12 from a friend and it had a seized seatpost. I tried every method of removal and it came down to the dreaded sodium hydroxide. Did it over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-12, 01:24 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,972
Posted By josh.d

Raleigh McDonald :lol: 262961

Raleigh McDonald :lol:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-12, 01:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,890
Posted By josh.d

Just bought a complete (but rough) 87' Nishiki...

Just bought a complete (but rough) 87' Nishiki Olympic 12 with a cool teal/white fade paint for $50. Came with a used set of Bontrager tires and new bar tape. I thought it was just going to be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-12, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,518
Posted By josh.d

Awesome bike, I love the Dutch chaincases.

Awesome bike, I love the Dutch chaincases.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,226
Posted By josh.d

I have a B17 on my main rig, and I totally agree...

I have a B17 on my main rig, and I totally agree with you on never buying a knock off again. I'm still interested in pics of the lace job, I'd like to get some more use out of the knock off on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-12, 02:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,573
Posted By josh.d

Awesome thanks for the reply, so I'm sticking...

Awesome thanks for the reply, so I'm sticking with mine being a 87 Team Replica, still would love to find out which plant it was made at.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,573
Posted By josh.d

Sorry to go off topic, I'd PM but too low on...

Sorry to go off topic, I'd PM but too low on posts. Anywho, I was wondering what the serial is on that beast? SB serial? Looks like a 753 sticker on the seat tube, I have a similar frame in 531c with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-12, 05:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,226
Posted By josh.d

Sounds like what happened to mine after I got...

Sounds like what happened to mine after I got caught in that rain storm. Could you post some pics of your lace up job? Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,226
Posted By josh.d

I bought one and it got wet, so the leather...

I bought one and it got wet, so the leather sagged super bad. The tensioner isn't worth a damn since it has sagged so much on me, I don't know about if it hadn't gotten wet. I say get one and try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,135,142
Posted By josh.d

Just picked up an Olympic 12 off a friend. Pretty...

Just picked up an Olympic 12 off a friend. Pretty rough right now but will be a fun project. Appears to be a 52-54 cm, haven't measured it yet. Shimano derailleurs and brakes. Not sure what the crank...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By josh.d

On my bike I'm running a similar setup, it's all...

On my bike I'm running a similar setup, it's all Shimano 600 tricolor minus the freewheel which is Shimano Drua-ace with 7spd indexed DT shifters. If you can find something nicely used you would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-12, 12:42 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 14,642
Posted By josh.d

I wouldn't pay $600, but it is a very nice bike....

I wouldn't pay $600, but it is a very nice bike. I'd offer somewhere in the range of $400 if it fit me and I was in the market.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,850
Posted By josh.d

Changed the bars out and took off some components...

Changed the bars out and took off some components yesterday. Decided to ditch the front derailleur and go with 5 speeds. Not quite mustache bars but I like them a whole lot better than the stock...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-12, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,850
Posted By josh.d

Well I got the beater all greased and ready to...

Well I got the beater all greased and ready to ride. Had some knobby tires laying around in the junk pile so I threw them on for now. Going to run slicks in the near future, but alas my brother was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-12, 12:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,190
Posted By josh.d

Leave the finish as is and ride it. Funny that...

Leave the finish as is and ride it. Funny that everyone is bagging on PBR, I didn't know drinking cheap beer was so frowned upon these days. Sounds like a bunch of snobbery.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,850
Posted By josh.d

Univega city beater

Just bought this UNIVEGA project for $10. Cantis front and rear, 26" rims, and Suntour derailleurs. I think the worn off top tube decal says Rover Sport. Going to be used for riding to work and bad...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-12, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,579
Posted By josh.d

1978 Raleigh Super Grand Prix

Hello, a fellow is selling a 1978 Raleigh Super Grand Prix locally on CL. I was wondering what this bike is worth as it is not currently functioning, needs rubber, wrap, tuneup etc. It's complete and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 499
Posted By josh.d

I really didn't notice much of a difference in BB...

I really didn't notice much of a difference in BB height when it was all mocked up, but I guess we'll see when I get it rolling. This bike is sort of tall either way, with the 27" wheels it almost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-12, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 499
Posted By josh.d

26" rear wheel with coaster

Hello, I am converting a bike with 27" wheels/rims to 26" wheels. I found an old mtb 26" front wheel in my parts pile and have confirmed that it will fit with some minor adjustments. I also put it on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-12, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,536
Posted By josh.d

I can't replace the chain ring on this crankset,...

I can't replace the chain ring on this crankset, as stated above, and it is just not feasible to replace the entire crankset at this juncture. I actually just won an auction for a 22 tooth for like 8...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,536
Posted By josh.d

Source for high tooth count single speed freewheel

Hello, I am searching for a place to buy a high tooth count freewheel. Looking for 25+ teeth, I want to experiment with "retro-direct" gearing. I have a pretty high tooth count crank sprocket, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By josh.d

I'm not personally familiar with the 29er size,...

I'm not personally familiar with the 29er size, but any of the MTBs I've seen with that size looks like it would be a bit too much rubber for the bike that is in question. The Sturmey-Archer S2C is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By josh.d

Not planning on running a front brake at the...

Not planning on running a front brake at the moment, the bike is currently set up with a center pull in the rear and it will be replaced by the coaster brake on the S2C. This bike will be fine for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 784
Posted By josh.d

swapping from 27" rim to 26" rim

Hello, I have a Raleigh Record from the late 60's that I use as a commuter. It has 27x1 1/4 rims on it currently and I want to switch to a 26" rim with a Sturmy-Archer S2C hub in the rear. The reason...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,790
Posted By josh.d

+1 for blue

+1 for blue
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-11, 12:07 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 24,744
Posted By josh.d

my bad weather beater raleigh record ...

my bad weather beater raleigh record
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