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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,548
Posted By howie2wheels

Supremacy 3sp Roadster

Back about 1962 in Toronto, Canada I had a yellow English Supremacy 3 speed SA roadster bike and I can't find any info about it on the net. Anbody remember them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 04:33 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 123,511
Posted By howie2wheels

Apollo Kuwahara Mountain Bike

Bare frame and forks fitted tempoarily with random bits saved from from previous projects to see how it rides....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,135,018
Posted By howie2wheels

Saved this frame and fork from destruction. I...

Saved this frame and fork from destruction. I cobbled on some parts from my stash to see how it rides. Very laidback like me. I will install more appropriate components as they find their way into my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Posted By howie2wheels

Further research indicates that My Leader is a...

Further research indicates that My Leader is a rebadged Maruishi MT15. I found an eBay listing from 2019 for one and it had identical components like Suntour AG, Sugino GT, Takahashi saddle and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Posted By howie2wheels

Thanks T-Mar. I was hoping that you might chime...

Thanks T-Mar. I was hoping that you might chime in. The manufacturing date indicated by the serial number coincides with the date codes on the Sugino GT cranks, Suntour Alpine derailliers and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Posted By howie2wheels

Thanks clubman. The cranks are Sugino and the...

Thanks clubman. The cranks are Sugino and the hubs are Sunshine. I am the second owner as of last week. It had the tiniest hint of rust on the seatpost when I pulled it out. I don't think it has been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Posted By howie2wheels

1984 Leader "Excellence" Sierra mtb

I recently aquired this bike and am researching its origins. So far I have found out that it was built in Montreal of Japanese components by Victoria Precision Works and was bought new in or near...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,137,189
Posted By howie2wheels

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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1980 Nishiki Olympic serial CI05131 all original from first owner VJ and VE...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-20, 11:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,081
Posted By howie2wheels

That's one clean uncluttered looking build. I am...

That's one clean uncluttered looking build. I am inspired.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
02-24-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 536,381
Posted By howie2wheels

Why are these photobucket plcs all blurry? Or is...

Why are these photobucket plcs all blurry? Or is it just me?
Forum: Beach Cruisers
02-24-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,383
Posted By howie2wheels

More wider = more better.

More wider = more better.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-17-20, 11:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By howie2wheels

I would love to get a bike like that for free. I...

I would love to get a bike like that for free. I would strip and repaint the frame and otherwise refurbish it and ride it if it was my size. It might never be highly collectible, but I would be proud...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-17-20, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,948
Posted By howie2wheels

I had a case where the old brittle plastic pie...

I had a case where the old brittle plastic pie plate pieces doubled up and solidly jammed the freewheel to the spokes. All of a sudden it was a fixie bike. I usually remove them unless they are in...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-20, 10:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,183
Posted By howie2wheels

My next door neighbor complained about our LBS...

My next door neighbor complained about our LBS concerning the same issue. He paid for the tuneup that wasn't. I'm going to do the research and see if I can't help him out. I would encourage him to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-17-20, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,337
Posted By howie2wheels

I am most comfortable with 44cm road bars the...

I am most comfortable with 44cm road bars the width of my shoulders plus a few centimeters. Offroad is a different story where several centimeters wider works for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,101
Posted By howie2wheels

I will switch onto a sidewalk when traffic is...

I will switch onto a sidewalk when traffic is heavy and there are no pedestrians. This doesn't happen often where I live and I don't know or care really if it is legal or not. I've not seen a cop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 28,011
Posted By howie2wheels

Wow, some very talented painters out there...

Wow, some very talented painters out there producing good results. I love to see what others have created.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-20, 09:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,857
Posted By howie2wheels

I like to use heat from a hair dryer or heat gun...

I like to use heat from a hair dryer or heat gun cautiously. Peel the sticker off when its warm enough and clean off any glue residue with WD40.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,215
Posted By howie2wheels

I have heard once before that ammonia will...

I have heard once before that ammonia will dissolve aluminum oxide and I am glad to see this report of success with it. I have a Vintage Norco road bike that I have been bringing back from the brink...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,050
Posted By howie2wheels

Trek 950

Is that a new old stock frame? It looks showroom. Nice build, now to get it dirty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 08:50 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 14,984
Posted By howie2wheels

Great Thread

This is such a great thread. That's a nice vintage Raleigh and I am glad to see it refurbished and back on the road.Bravo.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,213
Posted By howie2wheels

Interesting content for YouTube.

Interesting content for YouTube.
Forum: Introductions
02-12-20, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 265
Posted By howie2wheels

In beautiful British Columbia Canada

Greetings all from the land of the true north strong and free, (or so the anthem declares). I'm recently returned to cycling and with a major interest in cycle mechaniking. I replaced my dual sport...
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