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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

Dude... I was just daydreaming about how awesome...

Dude... I was just daydreaming about how awesome it would be to do a drop-bar build on one of these. The universe delivers! Fantastic stuff!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-18, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

Hot dang that thing is a beast! And another build...

Hot dang that thing is a beast! And another build with Panaracer Comets... how do you like them?
I feel like I saw one of these with that same crankset on the Tallahassee Craigslist a while back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

In my experience, the stem has to be short to get...

In my experience, the stem has to be short to get the reach right so the primary riding position is in the drops, which can allow for a shorter stem height. I found that rotating the bars so the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

Wow, that's a stunner! The stem really ties it...

Wow, that's a stunner! The stem really ties it all together.

How do you like the Panaracer Comets? I'm looking at those for an upcoming drop-bar build and am wondering about their ride quality vs....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-18, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

I haven't ridden every derailleur, but I think...

I haven't ridden every derailleur, but I think this XT model is my favorite. I have two short cage versions, one shifting 7 speeds and one shifting 10 with equal poise and confidence. Highly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

Nice! Those are some beefy tires. I bet it feels...

Nice! Those are some beefy tires. I bet it feels like you're on a monster truck with a bottom bracket so high.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-18, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

Nice work! Great choice with the gold cable...

Nice work! Great choice with the gold cable housing, it really makes that brown frame look stately and elegant. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-17, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

Ha I was just about to share this! Super slick...

Ha I was just about to share this! Super slick rig. I had my 520 set up this way with Portola bars and racks for frontloading. I liked it a lot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-17, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

This is correct, as I recently had to return a...

This is correct, as I recently had to return a stem that I accidentally purchase because the description made it seem like the choice was between 22.2 and 25.4 CLAMP sizes, which is NOT the case....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-17, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

And a fastback seatstay! Superbe build. Looks...

And a fastback seatstay! Superbe build. Looks like that's another year where Trek utilized the same frame for a 26" and a 700c application - same frame as the 520 with a different fork and u-brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

That is brilliant. Do you have a picture with a...

That is brilliant. Do you have a picture with a closer look at how you've managed to keep that Brooks in service? I've got one in the same shape an am having a hard time tossing it, so if it can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-17, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

Dirt drops really transformed this Univega Land...

Dirt drops really transformed this Univega Land Rover FS.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3827/33438761646_ea79614586_z.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2942/33438760936_0ee98b092f_z.jpg
As found:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-16, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

Maybe the drops aren't appropriately deep, but...

Maybe the drops aren't appropriately deep, but here's a GT Tequesta I've recently put together with Origin8 mustache bars. I like it. Those bars offer great leverage for grinding up climbs....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-16, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,502
Posted By tiredhands

Yeah, from what I understand by comparing...

Yeah, from what I understand by comparing geometry charts found on Vintage Trek Bikes- Information on Steel Road Bicycles made by the Trek Bicycle Corporation, bike (http://www.vintage-trek.com) the...
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