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07-20-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,004
Posted By aeshultz

My stock fork appears to be 415mm - just an...

My stock fork appears to be 415mm - just an eyeball measurement w/o removing it.
07-16-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,004
Posted By aeshultz

I know that the Redwood A-to-C dimension is...

I know that the Redwood A-to-C dimension is published somewhere- just can't find it now. Mine is in the basement- I'll try to remember to measure and post tomorrow.
Stand by.
09-12-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By aeshultz

Somewhat local to me- this guy always has a...

Somewhat local to me- this guy always has a number of good bikes.
I could facilitate if needed.
01-17-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,592
Posted By aeshultz

Just installed a set of those with a 9-speed MTB...

Just installed a set of those with a 9-speed MTB cassette - they work well, but don't seem to pull enough cable to cover all nine cogs- I could get them to do 8 cogs only. I just used the limit...
01-15-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 121,445
Posted By aeshultz

Interesting - that looks exactly the same fork...

Interesting - that looks exactly the same fork that is on my '83? SP - full chrome, with the same mid-blade mount and same crown. Good to know that it might be original.
01-14-21, 01:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By aeshultz

All of that plus- would you feel comfortable...

All of that plus- would you feel comfortable "donating" a crashed and repaired bike from a liability standpoint? I know the co-op where I volunteer wouldn't consider it - frame damage is a no-go.
12-27-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Posted By aeshultz

This I found Rudy Project the last time I...

This
I found Rudy Project the last time I needed new riding glasses- they have 3 different systems for prescription lenses, and they're very nicely built. The lenses themselves are the best optical...
12-25-20, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,173
Posted By aeshultz

>This< Our local co-op has barrels of older...

>This<
Our local co-op has barrels of older forks- it might take a bit of digging to find the correct fit, but it would be worth it.
Then- add drop bars, bar-end shifters, perhaps change the stem...
12-17-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,691,325
Posted By aeshultz

Very interesting bike- hadn't seen these before...

Very interesting bike- hadn't seen these before this. Is yours a 60cm?
Any other feedback would be appreciated.
12-17-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,752
Posted By aeshultz

Great thread- I'm in the middle of the same...

Great thread- I'm in the middle of the same decision: I have both a Specialized 700c hybrid frame and a Schwinn Moab 26' frame waiting to be built up, and can't decide which to do first. I'm thinking...
12-17-20, 04:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,473
Posted By aeshultz

Beautiful bike- I always love seeing your work. I...

Beautiful bike- I always love seeing your work. I believe that you bought my beloved '73 Italian Masi GC, and it certainly went through the right hands.
Enjoying this.
12-04-20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,983
Posted By aeshultz

I fell into an older Alan frameset a few years...

I fell into an older Alan frameset a few years back, and built it up to play with it. These were "screwed & glued" aluminum, pretty light for what they were. Had a blast with it until I realized that...
12-03-20, 10:40 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,255
Posted By aeshultz

Ahh- the plot thickens, there's history here.

Ahh- the plot thickens, there's history here.
12-02-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,255
Posted By aeshultz

Thanks - I do have an '83 Voyager that I have...

Thanks - I do have an '83 Voyager that I have converted to 700c, and love the ride. Perhaps a 650b/ Rando build for that is in the future. Have been thinking about doing a Rando bike for awhile now.
12-01-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,255
Posted By aeshultz

Having heard of all of this in the few years I've...

Having heard of all of this in the few years I've been following this forum, I have to ask- what type of bike makes a good base for one of these projects? It's something that's very appealing to me.
12-01-20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 12,801
Posted By aeshultz

Interesting topic - hadn't thought of this...

Interesting topic - hadn't thought of this before. I came of "cycling age" during the mid-'70s and early '80s, and understood at least competitive cycling to be a Euro-based sport. Even with that...
Forum: Touring
07-15-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,735
Posted By aeshultz

It's behind a rowing center - a bit hard to find....

It's behind a rowing center - a bit hard to find. A quick Google will give to turn-by-turn directions.
Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
Posted By aeshultz

I think that's an '83 due to the rear brake...

I think that's an '83 due to the rear brake bridge- but I could be wrong. I just finished building one up- fantastic riding bike.
06-26-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By aeshultz

I tried shoe dye on some scuffed saddles - didn't...

I tried shoe dye on some scuffed saddles - didn't really cover, although you'd think it would. Perhaps it was my technique - seemed to wipe off easily.
06-25-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,855
Posted By aeshultz

Just to update this zombie thread- this Maruishi...

Just to update this zombie thread- this Maruishi TA-18 has moved on to a new, younger owner, who will be having some adventures with it.
The cycle continues.
06-23-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,488
Posted By aeshultz

Agreed on all of the above. I used to wrench on...

Agreed on all of the above. I used to wrench on anything that didn't include bearings. Then a few years ago I started acquiring older lugged steel bikes, and they required a total tear down to make...
Forum: Touring
06-22-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,735
Posted By aeshultz

There is also an invaluable and very active "C&O...

There is also an invaluable and very active "C&O Canal" group on FB. Yes, I know it requires opening up FaceBook to get to it, but just ignore the other stuff - they have up-to-the-minute day-to-day...
06-13-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By aeshultz

Dang- that's a Bradly - the "production" line of...

Dang- that's a Bradly - the "production" line of a former custom builder located outside of Columbus, OH. Yeah, that TT dent is bad, but for $180?? Grab that!
He'd replace that tube for not much $.
Replies: 9
Views: 5,929
Posted By aeshultz

Well, I'll have to try the 38s, although I'm...

Well, I'll have to try the 38s, although I'm loving the 32s so much, hate to take them off!
05-13-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,292
Posted By aeshultz

Yep- same story. I found an '88 Special, emailed...

Yep- same story. I found an '88 Special, emailed them teh serial # and some photos, had a copy of the build sheet in a day. Fantastic people to deal with.
Replies: 9
Views: 5,929
Posted By aeshultz

Fishboat- how did you get 38 GKs on the rear of...

Fishboat- how did you get 38 GKs on the rear of your Poprad? I've been riding mine all winter with 32s - LOVE them, but didn't think I could go any larger on the rear.
It has bocome my "go-to"...
Replies: 20
Views: 3,660
Posted By aeshultz

Ha! I now own the TA18 referenced in AuchenCrow's...

Ha! I now own the TA18 referenced in AuchenCrow's thread - picked it up from him last fall in excellent shape - lovely bike.
Replies: 9
Views: 12,680
Posted By aeshultz

If that fit you and is meant to be a rider - $400...

If that fit you and is meant to be a rider - $400 Hell yes! I'd do that all day long.
05-10-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 121,445
Posted By aeshultz

Thanks for those, Dave. I'll have a look for...

Thanks for those, Dave.
I'll have a look for those brake sets once my local Coop re-opens. I volunteer there, and found this frame & fork hanging in the back - saw canti bosses and 3 bottle mounts...
05-10-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 121,445
Posted By aeshultz

Thanks- I'll have a look.

Thanks- I'll have a look.
05-10-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 121,445
Posted By aeshultz

For those of you who have swapped in 700c wheels-...

For those of you who have swapped in 700c wheels- how did you deal with the brake conversion, specifically the front brake. I'm having problems getting mine to adjust correctly, but then again I...
05-10-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By aeshultz

Very large Ironman in Columbus, OH Can...

Very large Ironman in Columbus, OH
Can facilitate if needed.

https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/d/columbus-65-cm-centurion/7121787237.html
03-14-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 35,117
Posted By aeshultz

Poprad True Temper OX

[QUOTE=ctak;21356396]True temper platinum ox is similar to 853. Lemond moved away from 853 mid 2000s as I recall
...
Replies: 73
Views: 11,899
Posted By aeshultz

That looks like it- the most incredible riding...

That looks like it- the most incredible riding bike at >20 mph I think I've ever been on.
Replies: 73
Views: 11,899
Posted By aeshultz

I've got to give props to BlueDevil63- sold him...

I've got to give props to BlueDevil63- sold him my early '70s Masi, he did it up right and passed it on. Nice work.
11-11-19, 06:50 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,279
Posted By aeshultz

Just went through all of this when my decades-old...

Just went through all of this when my decades-old trusty Bolles needed a new prescription. The insert was so old that they shattered when the lab tried inserting the new progressive lenses. Insert...
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By aeshultz

There's also a dedicated site; ...

There's also a dedicated site;
http://bonustomato.com (http://bonustomato.com/)

I sold mine there quickly.
Replies: 29
Views: 5,183
Posted By aeshultz

You done good. An old friend had one of those -...

You done good. An old friend had one of those - very nice bikes.
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By aeshultz

Thanks again, T-Mar. And yes, the plan is for...

Thanks again, T-Mar.
And yes, the plan is for the Co-op to be able to rebuilt this appropriately.
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By aeshultz

Thanks to both, esp. T-Mar for his generosity...

Thanks to both, esp. T-Mar for his generosity with his knowledge. Yes, the bike is a mess, but would be stripped down to the frame and rebuilt. The Co-op asked if I could find any info on the bike,...
10-25-19, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By aeshultz

I just dropped a 22.2 stem into my '83 today -...

I just dropped a 22.2 stem into my '83 today - fit right in.
So the '83s were Tange #2 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) ? I had forgotten that.
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By aeshultz

Can anyone ID this Astro-Diamler?

This older A-D showed up at the local Co-op. Can anyone give me some idea of what frame this might be, possibly what tubing? Unfortunately this looks to have been repainted, and most if not all of...
Replies: 26
Views: 7,121
Posted By aeshultz

Good pickup. I solved my Poprad's front brake...

Good pickup. I solved my Poprad's front brake chatter with at fork-mounted cable hanger. Chatter is gone, and the bike is one of my favorites.
10-11-19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 19,609
Posted By aeshultz

One that surprised me was a Marinoni Special....

One that surprised me was a Marinoni Special. Columbus SL built with all Campy - it was steep and stiff, def. a crit bike. Just didn't work for me at all. Moved it on quickly....
09-27-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 972
Posted By aeshultz

Cool- you'll love it. I've got one of the True...

Cool- you'll love it. I've got one of the True Temper OX frames - light and snappy also. I recently put 32c Gravel Kings on it. At 50-60 psi, they are amazing.
09-11-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,053
Posted By aeshultz

I actually emailed him about this - he's not too...

I actually emailed him about this - he's not too far from me. He had some explanation that didn't make any sense, so I moved on. Is probably a nice bike, but I'm building up my own.
09-04-19, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,235
Posted By aeshultz

Critical- I don't know much about these frames,...

Critical- I don't know much about these frames, but the presence of the tab under the top tube often indicates a pro race team bike, as this tab was the number-plate holder. You might want to check...
09-03-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,235
Posted By aeshultz

[QUOTE=Padgett;21105093]Saved this in the middle...

[QUOTE=Padgett;21105093]Saved this in the middle of nowhere Mississippi from an unloving home. Facebook ad was titled "SHIMANO MOUNTAIN BIKE." These are AS IS pictures, before i even washed it off....
09-03-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,639
Posted By aeshultz

Just to spread the Mariushi love, I recently...

Just to spread the Mariushi love, I recently picked up this '85-'86 TourAce TA18 touring bike from a former member- it is very similar to the MA mountain bikes....
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