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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,943
Posted By Nordo

I had a Fairdale Coaster that I purchased in...

I had a Fairdale Coaster that I purchased in 2015. I sold it a couple of years later, I wish I had kept it.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,735
Posted By Nordo

Even with the price of $360 for the frame I bet...

Even with the price of $360 for the frame I bet you'll end up spending more if you build it using new parts of comparable quality.

Universal Cycles has a few complete LHTs in several sizes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,817
Posted By Nordo

Hey megaclyde, Wow, you dug up an old post! ...

Hey megaclyde,

Wow, you dug up an old post!

I used some 5/16" O.D. steel tubing that I had on hand in my shop. I cut it to length, hammered the ends flat, drilled holes for the bolts and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-18, 02:06 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 16,235
Posted By Nordo

But you're doing 40+ MPH only because that bike...

But you're doing 40+ MPH only because that bike has too many gears and it doesn't have disk brakes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-18, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,614,876
Posted By Nordo

Must be an infant and still pushing up new teeth....

Must be an infant and still pushing up new teeth. When it gets old it'll only have 4 teeth. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,497
Posted By Nordo

Maybe those who are concerned about pedal strike...

Maybe those who are concerned about pedal strike on a fixed gear bike are not considering the fact that most fixed-gear frames have a higher bottom bracket than most road bike frames, which will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,493
Posted By Nordo

My LHT has the 10-speed version of those shifters...

My LHT has the 10-speed version of those shifters and they work great. I bet the 11-speeds are great too.

If your frame doesn't have downtube bosses to mount barrel adjusters, Jagwire makes a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-17, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,734
Posted By Nordo

Beautiful bike!

Beautiful bike!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-17, 04:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,546
Posted By Nordo

Man, tough crowd here. Wabi adds a bike to their...

Man, tough crowd here. Wabi adds a bike to their line and everyone gets all upset about it. Wabi still offer all of the frames they always did, and they will do customs if you don’t want the stock...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-26-17, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,317
Posted By Nordo

Nice looking frame. With those brakes would it...

Nice looking frame. With those brakes would it use 27" or 700c rims? Also it's probably just a smudge, but is that a small ding on the side of the top tube between the stand clamp and the Brava...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,733
Posted By Nordo

You might be low on electrolytes or dehydrated....

You might be low on electrolytes or dehydrated. Drink water and eat some salt.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-21-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,730
Posted By Nordo

The Gravity Distortion Field is defective. ...

The Gravity Distortion Field is defective.


http://res.cloudinary.com/nordo/image/upload/v1511311491/Bicycles/Trek400T.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-17, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,937
Posted By Nordo

That's what I do too, so it must be right!

That's what I do too, so it must be right!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-17, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,943
Posted By Nordo

Thanks cooperryder. Yeah, I think the old...

Thanks cooperryder. Yeah, I think the old Hardrocks are good bikes. My wife and I both purchased new ones in the early '90s, but foolishly sold them a few years ago. I found this one nearby earlier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-17, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,943
Posted By Nordo

Really like that raw finish frame. Is that an old...

Really like that raw finish frame. Is that an old Rockhopper?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-17, 07:56 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 147,670
Posted By Nordo

I'm 62 years old today, so I went for a 62 mile...

I'm 62 years old today, so I went for a 62 mile ride.

http://res.cloudinary.com/nordo/image/upload/v1509760132/Bicycles/IMG_3636_crop.jpg

My LHT with a ski lake in the background.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-25-17, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,271
Posted By Nordo

sold!

sold!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-25-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,271
Posted By Nordo

More photos: ...

More photos:

http://res.cloudinary.com/nordo/image/upload/v1508966545/Trek610Sale/Trek610-11.jpg

http://res.cloudinary.com/nordo/image/upload/v1508966549/Trek610Sale/Trek610-12.jpg
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-25-17, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,271
Posted By Nordo

FS: Trek 610 Frameset

SOLD!!!

1984 Trek 600 series 610 frameset. Includes Shimano 600 headset. Reynolds 531 tubing.

The size is what Trek called 21”. Seat tube measures 54cm from center of BB to top of seat tube....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-24-17, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,731
Posted By Nordo

Thanks to malcala622 for the accurate description...

Thanks to malcala622 for the accurate description and secure packing of the Trek 610 frame I purchased from him. The frame arrived in perfect condition. He even found some drop out screws that he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-17, 12:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,161
Posted By Nordo

Woo Hoo! The package with that pretty blue Trek...

Woo Hoo! The package with that pretty blue Trek frame protected by the exquisite pink pool noodle arrived today! The bike is in perfect condition.

Thanks to malcala622 for the accurate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-17, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,072,790
Posted By Nordo

Toyota Rav4? What about that thing parked next to...

Toyota Rav4? What about that thing parked next to it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-17, 06:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,161
Posted By Nordo

Thanks for your effort and care of packing it...

Thanks for your effort and care of packing it well. :thumb: And I'm sure I'll find some use for those pink noodles!

Tell those guys to be gentle with my "new" bike!

Now I just have to decide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-17, 09:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,161
Posted By Nordo

Nice work! Can't wait to unwrap it!

Nice work! Can't wait to unwrap it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-17, 07:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,956
Posted By Nordo

I already posted an offer to trade for my...

I already posted an offer to trade for my fabulously good and almost new Surly, but he wouldn't fall for it, er, I mean he must still be considering it.

I just don't understand some guys!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-17, 07:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,956
Posted By Nordo

That Miyata is really nice! However, unlike...

That Miyata is really nice!

However, unlike most here I think you chose the wrong bike. I have an almost new Surly LHT size 56 with 700c wheels in perfect condition that I would reluctantly trade...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-17, 09:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,532
Posted By Nordo

This is my me on my Western Flyer 3 speed in...

This is my me on my Western Flyer 3 speed in 1966. Western Flyer was the house brand name of Western Auto, but I don't know who made the bikes.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,261
Posted By Nordo

All five of the OP's posts were done by the 20th...

All five of the OP's posts were done by the 20th post of this thread. I think this post will be #71.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-17, 08:51 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,072,790
Posted By Nordo

I hope Mikey has a complete recovery! And...

I hope Mikey has a complete recovery!

And I'm more than old enough to remember that commercial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,976
Posted By Nordo

I think it will work this way. Unknown road...

I think it will work this way.

Unknown road bike - Album on Imgur (http://imgur.com/a/Q5bfd)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-17, 12:25 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,229
Posted By Nordo

I got marketing emails from them, but never one...

I got marketing emails from them, but never one that said anything about deactivating my account. I just opted out of the emails (a link on the emails to do that) and haven't had one since. Did your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-17, 09:04 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,229
Posted By Nordo

I still have the account, but I don't post enough...

I still have the account, but I don't post enough photos to use much bandwidth. I've got about 15 images on there. I bet a lot of people signed up for free accounts after the photobucket fiasco.
...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-17, 10:24 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 48,522
Posted By Nordo

You saw through the smoke and came up with the...

You saw through the smoke and came up with the correct answer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-17, 09:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,446
Posted By Nordo

Bike Forums seems to attract a lot of trolls.

Bike Forums seems to attract a lot of trolls.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-17, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,832
Posted By Nordo

I got the new saddle before the handlebar change....

I got the new saddle before the handlebar change. It's not wider than the original, I just like it better.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,832
Posted By Nordo

It looks like your bike is similar to mine. My...

It looks like your bike is similar to mine. My Hardrock also came with flat bars. If you install the North Road bars they will be both higher and closer than your flat bars. You will almost certainly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-17, 05:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,832
Posted By Nordo

The stem on my Hardrock pictured above is very...

The stem on my Hardrock pictured above is very similar to the OP's stem. Absolutely no problem on mine. The old style mountain bikes have a fairly long reach for their frame size.

Also, it looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-17, 02:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,832
Posted By Nordo

I disagree that the OP has the wrong bike. No...

I disagree that the OP has the wrong bike. No reason to spend money on a new bike. An older mountain bike can be a great all around bike.

I have a mid 90s Hardrock that I recently installed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-17, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,267
Posted By Nordo

That pretty much wraps it up.

That pretty much wraps it up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-17, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,257
Posted By Nordo

I can't comment on the gear range difference...

I can't comment on the gear range difference between the compact double and a 1 x 11, but if you go with the 1 x setup I would recommend using a wide/narrow chain ring and a rear derailleur with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,874
Posted By Nordo

I rode that bike happily for many years and never...

I rode that bike happily for many years and never had any problems. I just got back from my morning ride and my knees feel just fine.

Kids are more resilient than you give credit for.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 08:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,874
Posted By Nordo

That was my Sunday Morning Church suit. Gotta...

That was my Sunday Morning Church suit. Gotta have the loafers and white socks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 07:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,874
Posted By Nordo

Thanks! The bike was a Western Auto 3 speed....

Thanks! The bike was a Western Auto 3 speed. Western Auto was a car part/hardware/houseware/sporting goods store back then. I'm not sure who made their bicycles, but they put their brand on most of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 05:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,874
Posted By Nordo

I think people today worry way to much about bike...

I think people today worry way to much about bike fit. This is what I was riding in 1966. I wasn't too concerned about standover height. :)
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-17, 12:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,817
Posted By Nordo

Thanks! I like the shifters down there so far,...

Thanks! I like the shifters down there so far, but I've only ridden it like that for 150 miles or so.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-17, 10:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,817
Posted By Nordo

Update: I have my LHT set up pretty much as...

Update:

I have my LHT set up pretty much as I like it now. I cut the steer tube, moved the bar-end shifters to the down-tube, and installed a rack that I had removed from another bike.

Here...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-17, 10:06 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,229
Posted By Nordo

Following the lead of Lazyass, I signed up for a...

Following the lead of Lazyass, I signed up for a Cloudinary account. Let's see if it works...

http://res.cloudinary.com/nordo/image/upload/c_scale,w_1024/v1499873009/Bicycles/IMG_3112.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-17, 06:16 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,229
Posted By Nordo

When I posted above (#29), my photo showed up....

When I posted above (#29), my photo showed up. Now there is no image on that post at all. I clicked on edit, and the image code is gone from my post.
Did this forum remove my image code or can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,229
Posted By Nordo

I got the love note from Photobucket yesterday. I...

I got the love note from Photobucket yesterday. I did visit my account, but so far my photos haven't been blocked. Just a matter of time.

I added a new photo to see if it works...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-17, 09:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,817
Posted By Nordo

It's a 700c frame in size 56 (the smallest size...

It's a 700c frame in size 56 (the smallest size for 700c).

I've got to disagree with you on the color. Cakipants has it all over old Grandpa. :lol:
Even though all my hair is gray!
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