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03-23-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8,760
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Posted By Insidious C.

Just received SRAM PC-870 chains. On sale (still...

Just received SRAM PC-870 chains. On sale (still are) cheap enough at Jenson that I had to buy five to get free shipping.
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Insidious C.

Stem looks like the Trek "System 1" I had on a...

Stem looks like the Trek "System 1" I had on a commuter bike some years ago.
Replies: 9
Views: 341
Posted By Insidious C.

OP's photo album...

OP's photo album (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/33043060)
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03-11-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By Insidious C.

The first one I've seen on a short dropout.

The first one I've seen on a short dropout.
03-06-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 902,907
Posted By Insidious C.

I wonder if there are C&V knee scooters? It is...

I wonder if there are C&V knee scooters? It is good you have fun things like the old lathe to occupy yourself with while your body heals.
03-04-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,488
Posted By Insidious C.

[QUOTE=cooperryder;23173111]...Of note is more...

[QUOTE=cooperryder;23173111]...Of note is more lettering I spotted stamped into the TT just past the seat tube lug. It reads Butted 9/22.
See picture.

Does that indicate the TT...
03-03-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,424
Posted By Insidious C.

Back in the day climbing while seated was the...

Back in the day climbing while seated was the norm and most cyclists whould come out of the saddle only for brief intervals. I still ride this way today so for me DT shifter is no issue. Now if you...
03-02-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 771
Posted By Insidious C.

$750 sounds FMV for this bike, which appears to...

$750 sounds FMV for this bike, which appears to be in very nice condition. $450 would motivate me to an extent. Better deals do come up on rare ocassion. All depends on your discretionary funds and...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 01:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 543
Posted By Insidious C.

When I had a locker I would leave a weeks worth...

When I had a locker I would leave a weeks worth of clothes. Currently I keep two pairs of nice shoes and pants in my cube. The rest of my clothing travels with me in my panniers. Shirts folded neatly...
02-26-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 842
Posted By Insidious C.

IIRC The 99 crankset was factory spec in 77 model...

IIRC The 99 crankset was factory spec in 77 model year.
02-23-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 226
Posted By Insidious C.

Welcome from another rusty Gran Rally owner. I...

Welcome from another rusty Gran Rally owner. I find it helpful to nail down the gearing (desired or parts on hand) first- how many cogs and number of teeth on cogs and chainrings. Are you okay with...
02-19-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 412
Posted By Insidious C.

That is a really pretty frame. FYI- the water...

That is a really pretty frame. FYI- the water bottle cage that you replaced looked like a TA cage, popular with vintage bike collectors. The gold color Ukai rims were original. Nothing special but...
02-18-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,788
Posted By Insidious C.

This *is* the home. Transition complete. ;)

This *is* the home. Transition complete. ;)
02-12-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 902,907
Posted By Insidious C.

In my pre-teen years I was interested in...

In my pre-teen years I was interested in artificial lures. I decided to make my own "popper" which from my memory looked much like the vintage hand carved/painted lures on your site. I tried it out...
02-10-24, 11:59 PM
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Views: 902,907
Posted By Insidious C.

Ouch! No biking for a while either. I hope the...

Ouch! No biking for a while either. I hope the doc spared you the usual lecture.
02-10-24, 11:42 PM
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Views: 902,907
Posted By Insidious C.

Different bike, however. ;)

Different bike, however. ;)
02-07-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 547
Posted By Insidious C.

Oh, and welcome to Bikeforums!

Oh, and welcome to Bikeforums!
02-06-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 547
Posted By Insidious C.

OP's pic album...

OP's pic album (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/32621992)

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-20240206_155300_4c14361696d33d2d7e4794d49be3c9199a0722d5.jpg
02-02-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,536
Posted By Insidious C.

BF member Andy_K has lowrider rack mounts added...

BF member Andy_K has lowrider rack mounts added to his Sequoia. Maybe he can comment on how the Sequoia handles touring loads.

Judging from the pic, you have a quality front fork on your bike,...
01-30-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,033
Posted By Insidious C.

My experience with FB has been it is that...

My experience with FB has been it is that bargains can sometimes be found there. Prices on used bikes are wildly variable. High quality bikes can ocassionally be found in the $25 - $50 range....
01-21-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,080
Posted By Insidious C.

Viner frames came with English threaded BB...

Viner frames came with English threaded BB shells. Subject frame does not look like a Viner to me, however.
01-21-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 551
Posted By Insidious C.

If you don't mind slightly newer clipless, Look...

If you don't mind slightly newer clipless, Look Carbo Pro's came in red and are much more attractive than PP66 IMO.
01-09-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 83,046
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Insidious C.

Sad, 23" 1971 Moto Le Champion $100 in PDX

Possibly the same one I sold a year or two ago. Many original parts swapped out. It is a rescue mission at this point.
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01-06-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,915
Posted By Insidious C.

S/n on outer surface of rear NDS dropout. Frank's...

S/n on outer surface of rear NDS dropout. Frank's Armstrong (https://www.bikeforums.net/14995031-post1.html) 15246 NO....
01-06-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,915
Posted By Insidious C.

Ged117 would you mind sharing the serial number...

Ged117 would you mind sharing the serial number of your Armstrong? I'm wondering if it has the same format as FTWelder's Armstrong Tourmalet and my Dunelt of 50's vintage, xxxxx NO.
01-05-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 692
Posted By Insidious C.

A little too big for me. My Moto is 58cm C-T.

A little too big for me. My Moto is 58cm C-T.
01-04-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By Insidious C.

Bold font = coded alpha or numeral. Caps = alpha....

Bold font = coded alpha or numeral. Caps = alpha. Lower case = numeral. S/n format of subject bike resembles built-in-85 Fuji, although T-Mar's guide does not explicitly list S code.

Wild guess:...
01-04-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 692
Posted By Insidious C.

I have a 74 Motobecane Grand Jubile f&f with...

I have a 74 Motobecane Grand Jubile f&f with Huret dropout. Frame swap?
12-22-23, 02:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,688
Posted By Insidious C.

I'm staying in Alta Loma for the holidays. Hope...

I'm staying in Alta Loma for the holidays. Hope to stretch my visit long enough to make the New Year's Eve ride. Manny I'm pretty sure we did some Chevrolet/L.A.S.D. training rides together some 30...
12-20-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 815
Posted By Insidious C.

My son participated in cyclocross at an early...

My son participated in cyclocross at an early age. He remembers it fondly but his interests moved away from from cycling. I built my daughter a bike that she rode only once. I made no effort to steer...
12-15-23, 12:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,176
Posted By Insidious C.

Cold weather cycling shoes. Ski boot dryer-...

Cold weather cycling shoes.
Ski boot dryer- they work well for drying cycling shoes and gloves.
Nice, bright lights.
12-09-23, 02:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,580
Posted By Insidious C.

I had a bike built and fit for me in `89. I chose...

I had a bike built and fit for me in `89. I chose the smallest of the frame sizes the fitter said would work for me. The 200mm seatpost wound up with min insertion mark right at the top of seat tube....
11-28-23, 12:27 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,510
Posted By Insidious C.

somebody wake me up when we get to hypereutectoid...

somebody wake me up when we get to hypereutectoid microconstituents
11-24-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 843
Posted By Insidious C.

I have a set of 700x33 EX on one of my bikes. You...

I have a set of 700x33 EX on one of my bikes. You are welcome to stop by (I'm in Oak Hills), ride it and judge for yourself. This bike has about 23" seat tube.
11-21-23, 12:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,513
Posted By Insidious C.

This is a tool used at the zoo to trim the nails...

This is a tool used at the zoo to trim the nails of badgers. Veternarians use the same tool to trim the nails of Australian Shepherds, which are quite like a badger but slightly larger.
11-14-23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By Insidious C.

87 Voyageur- it's first flat tire?

Warning: Contains description of cyclist riding on stupidly old tires. May not be suitable for safety concious readers.

I had a flat on my work commute this morning. I already suspected the...
10-29-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 865
Posted By Insidious C.

I own a lightweight Dunelt "Fleur de Lys" with...

I own a lightweight Dunelt "Fleur de Lys" with Reynolds 531 frame. Despite it's being in poor condition and a couple parts bein non-original, I paid $50. I think that was just a fair price.
...
10-25-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,525
Posted By Insidious C.

My Daccordi was stolen in early 90s. Found it...

My Daccordi was stolen in early 90s. Found it some weeks later at a local bike store. Luckily I had a police report and original receipt with detailed documentation.
10-24-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By Insidious C.

I would really like to try making a more...

I would really like to try making a more attractive version of the pentagonal plastic head badge Motobecane used ca. 1973. I'm thinking either chem etched brass or cut on a 3 axis engraver, then...
Replies: 13
Views: 9,927
Posted By Insidious C.

Coincidentally, I recently bought this very frame...

Coincidentally, I recently bought this very frame sans fork. I bought it to harvest the head badge for my Fuji Pro. Then I built up the frame with bin parts and posted it FS on CL. I've only recieved...
10-15-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 530
Posted By Insidious C.

Let's hope that wasn't intended to be a...

Let's hope that wasn't intended to be a structural repair.;)
10-15-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,830
Posted By Insidious C.

There is a bike that deserves attention....

There is a bike that deserves attention. Beautiful. Congrats!
Replies: 10
Views: 7,187
Posted By Insidious C.

Welcome to Bike Forums, Chris. After you have the...

Welcome to Bike Forums, Chris. After you have the requisite 10 posts, we would love to see some pics of your Concorde. Start another thread for your bike though- this one is 10 years old.
09-26-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 773
Posted By Insidious C.

It will take some searching on your part or...

It will take some searching on your part or assistance from knowledgeable forum members to see which marques had frames built by Miki. Specialized is just one of them. I don't think they sold bikes...
09-26-23, 01:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 773
Posted By Insidious C.

Frame s/n format used by Miki, fabricated in 84....

Frame s/n format used by Miki, fabricated in 84. Two sets of bottle bosses on downtube and long-is chain stays. Higher end Japanese sport tourer. Not a Sequoia but something similar.
09-17-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,837
Posted By Insidious C.

The guide attached in post #1 of this thread...

The guide attached in post #1 of this thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1205353-1985-cyclist-magazine-buying-guide.html) will show you which bikes had Superbe Pro components as...
09-11-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,365
Posted By Insidious C.

Very interested! I have searched high and low for...

Very interested! I have searched high and low for catalog info on the 3000. Do you have in mind to post scanned pages?

Edit: I can do the scanning if you don't want to tackle it, and return...
09-11-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 705
Posted By Insidious C.

Many times leather saddles will dry out and sag...

Many times leather saddles will dry out and sag or splay outward ovewr the many years. Your saddle looks like it still has the correct shape. It is probably a Fujita "Belt" saddle, which is a...
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