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Forum: Touring
08-15-19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,820
Posted By mike_c

Sort of. Here is a 1982 Trek 720, mostly...

Sort of. Here is a 1982 Trek 720, mostly original. Upgraded with the latest trends from the early 80's! Ultra 6 freewheel, centerpull brakes, non-indexed shifting, 40 spoke, 14 ga, wheels with Phil...
Forum: Touring
05-09-19, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,301
Posted By mike_c

Daytona Beach and Jacksonville Beach,...

Daytona Beach and Jacksonville Beach, Floridahttps://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/trek_on_beach_920e2517dc11356a21f1b3b3ae382036fefcc12f.jpg...
Forum: Touring
04-16-19, 11:11 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,331
Posted By mike_c

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Touring
04-13-19, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,331
Posted By mike_c

I agree. A 24 for the granny gear would be...

I agree. A 24 for the granny gear would be useful, lower is always better as long as the RD can take up the slack. I always try to use one less than the lowest gear, so that I have a "bailout" just...
Forum: Touring
04-13-19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,331
Posted By mike_c

Thank you :-)

Thank you :-)
Forum: Touring
04-13-19, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,331
Posted By mike_c

Thank you. I agree :-)

Thank you. I agree :-)
Forum: Touring
04-13-19, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,331
Posted By mike_c

The chainrings are 28-38-48, 175mm. It works...

The chainrings are 28-38-48, 175mm. It works well. The original was 28-44-50 I think. The "half-step plus granny" gearing that it came with seemed slower, because shifting up in the front takes...
Forum: Touring
04-12-19, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,331
Posted By mike_c

I agree and I have considered making that...

I agree and I have considered making that upgrade. But, I decided 18 speeds should be plenty, so I left it alone. I have a couple freewheels that I use, depending on if its a flat or a hilly route....
Forum: Touring
04-12-19, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,331
Posted By mike_c

You are spot on. It is a 6 speed freewheel. ...

You are spot on. It is a 6 speed freewheel. All the paint and decals are original. I always thought its a nice looking bike, particularly the lugwork.

The crankset and derailleur were...
Forum: Touring
04-11-19, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,331
Posted By mike_c

Thank you. I took it on a 2 week trip up A1A in...

Thank you. I took it on a 2 week trip up A1A in Fla, and had forgotten what a smooth and comfortable bike this is. For the next tour, I need to replace the 13-23 freewheel, not sure when I added...
Forum: Touring
04-10-19, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,331
Posted By mike_c

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20190226_142003_effects_22744405972f8bbbee5a7bfe8f593bb0a32857ab.jpg...
Forum: Introductions
04-10-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 738
Posted By mike_c

I'm new here myself, welcome!

I'm new here myself, welcome!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-19, 10:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,252
Posted By mike_c

I spent the summer of 1969 mowing lawns to buy a...

I spent the summer of 1969 mowing lawns to buy a Schwinn Varsity. It was my main mode of transportation to school and friends houses. Been riding ever since.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-19, 06:07 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 31,434
Posted By mike_c

It was a good job for a kid growing up. I think...

It was a good job for a kid growing up. I think you could be below the legal working age, and still do it, or maybe no one checked back then. Got me up and out early, and learned how to collect...
Forum: Introductions
04-07-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By mike_c

Welcome, looking forward to the photos.

Welcome, looking forward to the photos.
Forum: Introductions
04-07-19, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By mike_c

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Introductions
04-07-19, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By mike_c

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Introductions
04-06-19, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By mike_c

Thank you, nice to meet you :-)

Thank you, nice to meet you :-)
Forum: Introductions
04-06-19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By mike_c

Avid reader and cyclist, working on my posting :-)

Greetings!

An avid cyclist my whole life, Ft. Lauderdale Florida; central Illinois, now northern Virginia. Really caught the bug in Illinois, did 7 RAGBRAI's during college ('77 - '84). Probably...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-05-19, 11:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,298
Posted By mike_c

Nice bike. I have an 82 Trek 728. The 83 came...

Nice bike. I have an 82 Trek 728. The 83 came with some nice upgrades over the 82 like cantilever instead of centerpull brakes, low-rider brazeons, nicer looking brake levers. Hope it goes to a...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-23-16, 05:52 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 534,873
Posted By mike_c

Thats a cool bike. I haven't seen that frame...

Thats a cool bike. I haven't seen that frame before. What is it?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 939
Posted By mike_c

There are two large bicycle clubs here with...

There are two large bicycle clubs here with probably 10 - 15 rides per day in the area, of all skill/speed levels - potomac pedalers - http://www.bikepptc.org/ and the reston bicycle club...
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