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08-16-19, 02:29 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

t_e_r_r_y Sweet set up! Tell me about that stem...

t_e_r_r_y Sweet set up! Tell me about that stem set up you have. Is the Cigne stem mounted over a quill adapter? I'd have to get the adapters for the stem to fit my 25.4 mm Midge bars. Just...
03-26-18, 11:01 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

Man that is a pretty bike! One of my favorite...

Man that is a pretty bike! One of my favorite colors on a bike and chrome and white walls go so nice with it. Excellent job!
02-27-18, 06:55 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

I opted for trekking bars on my Cimarron and just...

I opted for trekking bars on my Cimarron and just mounted Fat Franks on it. I'm looking forward to cruising the city trails with it this coming season.

https://i.imgur.com/LEdCt0mh.jpg
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11-13-17, 07:51 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

I just haven't had time to upload many pics to...

I just haven't had time to upload many pics to another service after Photobucket pulled their stunt but I do have this one of my Panasonic build so I thought I'd repost for posterity.
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10-30-16, 08:55 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Excellent job MrK! I love the color in the satin...

Excellent job MrK! I love the color in the satin finish and the black graphics.
08-09-16, 05:15 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

I really like your set up with the bars. It gives...

I really like your set up with the bars. It gives me some inspiration for my Cimarron.
04-08-16, 03:01 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

They are hard to come by and I feel fortunate I...

They are hard to come by and I feel fortunate I was able to find one for my Panasonic build (#4600 in this thread). I think you'll like it and if I ever drop bar my Cimarron that is what I'd like to...
03-29-16, 04:33 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

Tough call BigSung but if you have aspirations of...

Tough call BigSung but if you have aspirations of loaded touring sometime in the future I'd hang on to the Apex. The fork mounts are a big nice to have for loaded touring. If not then I'd go RH.
12-15-15, 03:41 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

tricky - I agree these are a different breed. I...

tricky - I agree these are a different breed. I have 2 solid road touring bikes with plastic fenders that are only 2-3 lbs lighter than my mountain bike but I have more trust and comfort with my...
12-14-15, 12:43 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Thanks and thank you for letting me know you had...

Thanks and thank you for letting me know you had the frame and being willing to ship it to me! I'm not sure when I will be driving back down to Austin but when I do I will bring some New Glarus beer...
12-14-15, 12:36 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Thanks for the comments simmonsgc! I went with...

Thanks for the comments simmonsgc! I went with stainless mainly because I already had the Brooks mudflap and felt it would be best to have a stronger surface to mount it on than aluminum or plastic....
12-13-15, 07:29 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

I really appreciate your comments BD! It was a...

I really appreciate your comments BD! It was a fun project and I'm very pleased on how it turned out and rides. Strictly for cosmetic reasons I'd like to find a silver version of the front rack but...
12-13-15, 07:19 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

This is all I have on it. I like it because of...

This is all I have on it. I like it because of the two bolt clamp and ability to easily remove bars.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/brapp55/Bikes/0C56EE0A-41B3-48DB-996B-A5E95BB89457.jpg...
12-12-15, 07:51 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Well I think my Panasonic Pro-ATB build is...

Well I think my Panasonic Pro-ATB build is complete after adding some Velo Orange fenders. My son and I are planning to tackle a section of the Great Divide Mountain bike route in Colorado next...
12-12-15, 07:35 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

I love the two tone paint on both! Very nice!

I love the two tone paint on both! Very nice!
10-22-15, 11:15 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

My 23" Panasonic Pro-ATB is at 33# with rear and...

My 23" Panasonic Pro-ATB is at 33# with rear and front platform racks and 2" Continental travel contact tires. I was a bit disappointed in that when I took it off the hanging digital scale but for...
10-11-15, 08:54 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

H +1 totally agree bikemig. At first I...

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+1 totally agree bikemig. At first I though OK different approach by why? Then I converted my Panasonic and loved it so now I'm in search of Schwinn Cimarron. Just great all purpose bikes and...
08-24-15, 02:11 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Wow nice re-purposing job with those fenders -...

Wow nice re-purposing job with those fenders - great line around the tires. Your red Cannondale is the Trestle model.

I built up a 1985 Panasonic Pro ATB. I posted some picture about a month ago...
08-24-15, 11:38 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

What fenders do you have on it? I like the look...

What fenders do you have on it? I like the look and would like something similar on my Panasonic. Nice job! I have a Trestle hdb bag too and they do hold a surprising amount.
07-12-15, 08:33 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

I just love the profile of the High Sierra with...

I just love the profile of the High Sierra with those relaxed angles. Nice job imabeliever1!
07-06-15, 05:13 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

MD - I'm not sure exactly what low normal means...

MD - I'm not sure exactly what low normal means but it is a Deore LX that moves inward with cable slack. It is working very well with the bar end indexing. I think under a touring load and facing a...
07-05-15, 08:48 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

After failing to get the STI setup functioning...

After failing to get the STI setup functioning reliably I redid the cockpit with Tektro levers and Dura Ace bar end shifters on my Pro ATB. I also changed the FD to a road model Sora.

I feel much...
06-08-15, 01:46 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Very nice rig bjt0055! That is the goal I had in...

Very nice rig bjt0055! That is the goal I had in mind when I started my Panasonic project. Any issues with the front Jandd rack hitting your down tube when the front wheel is turned to the max? I...
06-08-15, 11:33 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

I love success stories about fine tuning with a...

I love success stories about fine tuning with a 2x4! It looks like you got them pretty symmetrical - nice job without kinking the tubing!
05-25-15, 08:44 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Nice project you've got going. I would vote to...

Nice project you've got going. I would vote to add the decals. A Bridgestone MB-2 is too nice to go through life anonymous.
05-23-15, 09:06 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Thanks cooperryder. Here is another thread I...

Thanks cooperryder. Here is another thread I started with a few different pictures.
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1008982-panasonic-pro-atb-nearly-done.html#post17832018
05-21-15, 01:12 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Nice to know they work well on the Midge. I have...

Nice to know they work well on the Midge. I have them on standard road bars and like the big surface area and the quick release pins are very handy. If I ever switch from brifters to bar ends I'll...
05-21-15, 09:59 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

I took it for a 20 mile ride last night and I...

I took it for a 20 mile ride last night and I have nothing but good things to say about the bars. I originally had them on a smaller Nishiki Cascade frame I was using as a prototype proof of concept...
05-21-15, 09:49 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

Thanks mrv. Your Rockhopper is very nice. How...

Thanks mrv. Your Rockhopper is very nice. How many speeds are you running in the rear and are you happy with the bar ends on the Midge (I assume) bars? I prefer bar end shifters for more positive...
05-19-15, 08:42 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

I got my package from Velocals today and put a...

I got my package from Velocals today and put a little window dressing on it. I'm happy I chose the silver lettering.
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05-19-15, 08:33 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Roger M I really like your Cannondale! What year...

Roger M I really like your Cannondale! What year is it and I can't tell but does it have mid fork eyelets? I would love to have found one of those for my project. With that cantilevered rear drop...
05-19-15, 02:28 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Good info Tim - Thanks!

Good info Tim - Thanks!
05-19-15, 10:25 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

Well this thread is what inspired me to go for...

Well this thread is what inspired me to go for it.....Thanks for starting it Thrifty Bill! Some very cool bikes in here indeed and so multi functional.
This one seems to ride as fast as my road...
05-18-15, 09:07 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

I'll be anxious to see the pictures of your Trek....

I'll be anxious to see the pictures of your Trek. I was debating between a kind of a mint green or bluish color and this. I decided since this one will see some gravel and dirt I'd go with the...
05-17-15, 10:34 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Thanks and they are On One Midge bars. I like the...

Thanks and they are On One Midge bars. I like the big hood surface area of the STI and they have been shifting flawlessly. The angle of the levers with these bars makes it much easier to shift...
05-17-15, 09:18 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Here is my Panasonic Pro ATB I just got up and...

Here is my Panasonic Pro ATB I just got up and running after getting it powder coated. Just a fantastically comfortable ride and I think I'll find a lot of saddle time on it.
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05-07-15, 09:59 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

That is a sweet looking Uni dphilips! What...

That is a sweet looking Uni dphilips! What rack/basket combo do you have on it? What stem are you using?
01-29-15, 12:32 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

V.V. - how do you like the bar cons on the midge...

V.V. - how do you like the bar cons on the midge bars? I got my midge bars to better accomodate 9 spd STI levers and the angle of the bars makes shifting much easier than on standard drop bars for...
09-11-14, 11:17 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

Thanks eastbay. That is interesting how you got...

Thanks eastbay. That is interesting how you got the color on the fork of the Schwinn. Is the Motobecane frame done in the same way? Very nice bikes.
09-10-14, 06:36 AM
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Posted By badger_biker

Thanks Uncle Randy. I got the Midge bars through...

Thanks Uncle Randy. I got the Midge bars through Planet X USA Web Store (http://www.planet-x-usa.com/). They were very good to deal with and worked with me to get the color and size I wanted. I...
09-09-14, 09:34 PM
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Posted By badger_biker

Here is my Nishiki Cascade. It is kind of a...

Here is my Nishiki Cascade. It is kind of a prototype for an off road touring bike I want. The frame is a bit small so I will migrate things over to a Panasonic Pro ATB at some point when I get...
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