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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,790
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Thanks gang! It definitely is a nice bike. Got me...

Thanks gang! It definitely is a nice bike. Got me to appreciate Motos a bit more :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,790
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Pretty much done. Need to tackle the pedals....

Pretty much done. Need to tackle the pedals. Threw some SPDs on them so I can give it a shakedown run soon. Need longer bolts for my bottle cage clamps too, but other than that it turned out ok. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,092,952
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I haven't verified anything for sure yet, but...

I haven't verified anything for sure yet, but have noticed the front axle is smaller than any other I've encountered. Will have to look out for anything else. Thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-11, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,092,952
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Grabbed this off CL yesterday. As a farm boy who...

Grabbed this off CL yesterday. As a farm boy who only drove green tractors, this one will be a fun winter restore effort and to keep around for fun. Nothing special as a bike, but I think it's pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,297
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Finally got time to swing into Patio bike today....

Finally got time to swing into Patio bike today. They took care of pulling the crank and offered to get the BB cups loosened up for me too, so I took them up on that offer. Chatted with them there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-11, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,297
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

More good stuff guys, thanks. I need to stop in...

More good stuff guys, thanks. I need to stop in to Crankdaddy's soon anyways to pick up some grips I won from the BFW challenge and the Hales Corners Wheel and Sprocket is close to home along with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,297
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I'll keep that in mind. That's quite the hike :)...

I'll keep that in mind. That's quite the hike :) Hopefully I can find one at a shop nearby.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,297
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Hmm...thanks for the idea. Didn't know if...

Hmm...thanks for the idea. Didn't know if something like that would work without damaging anything, but good to know it worked for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-11, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,297
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Stronglight Crank Puller, Milwaukee Area

Anyone near Milwaukee with a Stronglight (23.35mm thread) puller that I could borrow? Really not liking the idea of having to shell out $45 for a tool I may only ever use once.

Guess I could try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-11, 05:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,790
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Took a look at the other pics you had on Flikr....

Took a look at the other pics you had on Flikr. What a gorgeous bike!!! I'd be riding that everywhere just to show it off :)



Hmmm...you seem to be hinting that this bike may grow on me. Uh oh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-11, 05:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,790
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Thanks gang! Tugrul, yeah, the rings are...

Thanks gang!

Tugrul, yeah, the rings are worn some, but I think some of the filth makes it look worse than they are. The bike's actually been ridden a lot in its life, so I'll have to live with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,790
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Thanks guys. The mower was a very well used and...

Thanks guys. The mower was a very well used and abused 165 Hydro. Good mower, but rough starting. I like my new X300 a lot better :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,790
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Finally got my Moto GT!

Took a while, but things finally worked out to trade my old JD mower for my friend's Moto Grand Touring. Didn't need the mower, and don't really need the bike, but I'd rather wrench on the bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,206
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Yay, another place to post a photo of my '86...

Yay, another place to post a photo of my '86 Elance 310 that some fool was throwing out with the trash.

http://bit.ly/gp05wG
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I'm assuming 700x23 clincher since very few...

I'm assuming 700x23 clincher since very few specifics were given....

Hutchinson Atom Comp is $30 at PB - and they're running a 15% off everything right now so $25.49/tire isn't bad....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,601
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

My '86 Trek Elance 310 - Someone was throwing it...

My '86 Trek Elance 310 - Someone was throwing it out with the trash. Not much invested to get this beauty on the road again.

http://tinyurl.com/3dws6pr
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,449
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I run the Titans for daily use. I also have a...

I run the Titans for daily use. I also have a relatively similar pair of wheels in my Planet X Model Bs, which are also $150/pair, but roughly 100g lighter.

The Titans are nice wheels for the...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-11, 12:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,904
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I use a side pannier of my Topeak MTX trunk bag....

I use a side pannier of my Topeak MTX trunk bag. My towel for showering goes between the laptop and the rack frame. Works great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,092,952
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Roger, that did clean up well for a cursory...

Roger, that did clean up well for a cursory scrub-down. Love that blue color. I'll get pics up when I get mine. May be a little while. Trading a friend my old JD lawnmower than needs more work than I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-11, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,092,952
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Nice Moto GT! I've got a silver one joining the...

Nice Moto GT! I've got a silver one joining the fleet soon. Stronglight crank on it too. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-11, 09:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,489
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I race on that wheelset (and have used 'em as...

I race on that wheelset (and have used 'em as daily riders last summer). Great wheelset for the money. Hubs spin forever and they ride pretty well for a stiff wheel.
Forum: Great Lakes Rides and Events
04-21-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 880
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Our bike club at work is coordinating this for...

Our bike club at work is coordinating this for club members and all bike commuters - once the team is created on there. Emails and other communication on it are getting sent out soon. I'll be signed...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-09-11, 02:39 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,394
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I won't offer much for details as the sun is...

I won't offer much for details as the sun is finally out and I need to get out there and soak it up...but raced at Menomonee Falls today. First time ever racing for me, so it was a very educational...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-11, 08:06 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 31,273
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

My beater - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Great...

My beater - 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. Great vehicle. When I can though, I steal my wife's 2009 Jetta TDI. Love the efficient diesel! A year ago I still had a supercharged 2002 Mustang GT but sold it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-11, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 976
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

ST400 has 1 1/4" Gatorskins that barely fit under...

ST400 has 1 1/4" Gatorskins that barely fit under the fenders. Commuter bike. Fat, tough tires are good.
Wife's Traveler has 1 1/8" Zaffiros
Trek Elance has 1" Pasela TGs

Depends on the bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,980
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I know it's probably bad to bump this thread...

I know it's probably bad to bump this thread again, but I don't care :)

You guys and your constant affection for the Pasela is right on. I was finally able to get out on the Elance and these tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-11, 12:06 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,030
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

This thread is a great/interesting display of...

This thread is a great/interesting display of bicycle tastes. I think it's easy to conclude, so far, that people like bikes. Would be interesting to look at the data more in depth later once more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,980
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Thanks. That gizmo is a blinky mount.

Thanks. That gizmo is a blinky mount.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,980
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

The pair I ordered showed up today. Scale says...

The pair I ordered showed up today. Scale says they are roughly 35 grams heavier per tire than the CST C732s that were on the Elance. Not much difference and could be made up easily with lighter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,980
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I sure hope they're magical! Looking forward to...

I sure hope they're magical! Looking forward to salt-free roads since they're going on the Elance and I will never let that bike see road salt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-11, 12:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,835
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Agreed! My first road bike (Raleigh Marathon) had...

Agreed! My first road bike (Raleigh Marathon) had stem shifters, which worked ok, but when I got some RSX STI levers for free (+ shipping) I went to them. First DT shifted bike was my ST400, then I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-11, 12:24 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,835
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I should have used the sarcasm tag :) I love that...

I should have used the sarcasm tag :) I love that Elance. Nicest free bike ever and it's just a blast to ride. Smooth, fast, smooth, and did I say smooth?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,835
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

My crappy Elance 310. ...

My crappy Elance 310.

http://tinyurl.com/4b6clxu

Converted stem to downtube for my wife's Traveler.

http://tinyurl.com/yk2ta2s
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-11, 08:47 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,980
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Will do. I've got a couple sets of CST tires I'm...

Will do. I've got a couple sets of CST tires I'm not totally thrilled with (some white 700x23 740s - garbage) and some CST Czars that sure aren't that special but work. I do love the 732s though....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,980
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Just ordered a set of these. Heard enough good...

Just ordered a set of these. Heard enough good stuff about them that it's hard to not buy a pair to try, so I did. They'll go on my Elance which has Araya 27x1" rims. Should be a good combo. I'm...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-25-11, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Since I can't get to email here at work (I did...

Since I can't get to email here at work (I did see your email), I'm in. So whatever you end up planning is fine with me, and no problem going single-speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 15,275
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Add me to the ranks of those that can't wait to...

Add me to the ranks of those that can't wait to see how this turns out! Wow!
Forum: Great Lakes
01-20-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,394
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Yeah, that's what I hear, so that's what I'll do....

Yeah, that's what I hear, so that's what I'll do. My wife is 100% behind me and has been driving me to give it a go. Also will try to fit in a few MTB races. And, to start in CX my ST400 would do the...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-20-11, 02:38 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,394
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Thanks for throwing together this list! I'm...

Thanks for throwing together this list! I'm diving into racing this year (uh oh), and this list is good to see since I'm not horribly far from the IL border.

For those racing up this way some,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-11, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_de...

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=31292&category=1665
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,342
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I'm almost done with the first time through it...

I'm almost done with the first time through it and will finish it up today at lunch. I will read it again, no doubt. Fantastic read!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,760
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Thanks :) That was a Canon 50D with an 85mm f/1.8...

Thanks :) That was a Canon 50D with an 85mm f/1.8 lens.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-10, 10:44 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,760
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Ariel http://tinyurl.com/2d4kk3h

Ariel

http://tinyurl.com/2d4kk3h
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-10, 08:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,795
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

This bike was someone's trash. Thread with more...

This bike was someone's trash. Thread with more pics (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/629052-Garbage-Trek-310/).

Elance 310 Before

http://tinyurl.com/yb5cwyd

Elance 310 After
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-10, 09:22 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 55,106
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I'll skip the arguing of terminology and just...

I'll skip the arguing of terminology and just post a photo of my reborn Raleigh Reliant. It's some kind of cheap tubing, but it's such a nice bike to ride. So smooth, and not that horribly heavy at...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,385
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

That 29r gives me a woody...wow!

That 29r gives me a woody...wow!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-07-10, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,760
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

This ...

This (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?695647-What-are-you-using-instead-of-the-Magicshine-battery)the thread you were thinking of?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-10, 09:39 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,290
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

31 here - I guess that's young enough...was in my...

31 here - I guess that's young enough...was in my 20's when I got into this stuff.

As for why?
- Old stuff is great and works perfectly still.
- Older bikes give me reasons to wrench, clean,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-10, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,287
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

Outstanding! :thumb:

Outstanding! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-10, 01:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,079
Posted By sickmtbnutcase

I've got those on my Planet X bike (go figure)....

I've got those on my Planet X bike (go figure). I'm 175lbs and have taken them down some really bad roads, hit holes, etc. They've been holding up really well and are still true after 1500 miles. I...
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