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07-11-22, 07:40 PM
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Posted By dtipton

Nice looking ride!

Nice looking ride!
07-11-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17
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Posted By dtipton

Center of crank to top of seat tube. I have...

Center of crank to top of seat tube. I have several older steel bikes in various sizes between 19-21. Pretty sure it is 19 1/2.
07-11-22, 07:10 AM
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Views: 911
Posted By dtipton

Seat post and stem have been lowered to a safe...

Seat post and stem have been lowered to a safe position. Both were above min insertion. Prior rider was 5'9" while i am 5'5". It is a 19 1/2 inch frame and fit is good for my more upright riding...
07-09-22, 07:39 PM
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Posted By dtipton

I have the brooks read to install and the tires...

I have the brooks read to install and the tires on order.
07-09-22, 10:58 AM
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Posted By dtipton

Thanks

Appreciate it. How do you like yours?
07-09-22, 10:15 AM
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Views: 911
Posted By dtipton

Miyata 610 year help

Can you help me identify the year? Triple butted sticker and made in Japan sticker on down tube....
12-22-20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,928
Posted By dtipton

Most likely scenario!!

Most likely scenario!!
12-22-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,928
Posted By dtipton

Yes. That is what we had in mind. Thanks for the...

Yes. That is what we had in mind. Thanks for the pictures
12-22-20, 08:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,928
Posted By dtipton

voyageur and trek are currently in my stable. The...

voyageur and trek are currently in my stable. The 610 is for sale locally for what I consider a very reasonable price. Thanks for the feedback.
12-22-20, 05:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,928
Posted By dtipton

Voyageur.

Voyageur.
12-21-20, 10:10 PM
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Views: 2,928
Posted By dtipton

Which to keep - light touring

Assuming condition and fit equal. Which would you keep for light touring.

84 schwinn voyageur
87 trek 400t
86 miyata 610
12-19-20, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By dtipton

thank you

thank you
12-15-20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By dtipton

1987 trek 400t touch up paint

87 trek 400T in the red and black paint. Have a pretty good scratch in the black paint above the front derailleur on the seat tube. Could someone point me to info on the best way to prep and touch up...
12-14-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,575
Posted By dtipton

Thanks for the tip. I have champagne taste but...

Thanks for the tip. I have champagne taste but beer budget so the pricey ones are probably not an option :)
12-14-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,575
Posted By dtipton

I will check those out! Thanks for the tip

I will check those out! Thanks for the tip
12-14-20, 01:53 PM
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Views: 2,575
Posted By dtipton

Thank you. I had been looking at the marathons...

Thank you. I had been looking at the marathons and gatorskins.
12-14-20, 09:47 AM
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Posted By dtipton

Suggestions on a good 700 x 32 tire? About 70%...

Suggestions on a good 700 x 32 tire? About 70% pavement and 30% gravel/dirt.
12-13-20, 08:51 PM
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Posted By dtipton

Thank you for the link

Thank you for the link
12-13-20, 08:47 PM
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Views: 2,575
Posted By dtipton

700x28 I believe that was the stock size.

700x28 I believe that was the stock size.
12-13-20, 08:37 PM
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Posted By dtipton

Max tire width 1987 trek 400t

Looking for advice on max tire width that could be used with 87 trek 400t. Looking for something a little wider to use on pavement and gravel.

Thank You
07-28-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

I decided to stick with the Brooks. After recent...

I decided to stick with the Brooks. After recent 50 and 62 mile rides I find it very comfortable.
06-27-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

Thanks, I have something similar on my mountain...

Thanks, I have something similar on my mountain bike. Worth a try on the road bike!
06-27-18, 12:43 PM
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Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

Worth a try, thanks!

Worth a try, thanks!
06-27-18, 12:42 PM
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Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

Agreed. Mine has an ever so slight nose up...

Agreed. Mine has an ever so slight nose up position. I tried several positions and found that to be most comfortable.
06-27-18, 12:40 PM
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Posted By dtipton

The B17 is comfortable up to the 30 mile mark or...

The B17 is comfortable up to the 30 mile mark or so, at that point I'm ready to get off. This leads me to believe it is a butt problem, just need to toughen up with some more riding. I put a small...
06-27-18, 05:01 AM
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Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

I've tried that one, couldn't get comfortable on...

I've tried that one, couldn't get comfortable on it.
06-27-18, 05:00 AM
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Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

I will check that out, thanks for the suggestion

I will check that out, thanks for the suggestion
06-27-18, 04:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

My initial assumption was it was a butt problem...

My initial assumption was it was a butt problem not a saddle problem. sounds like you agree.
06-27-18, 04:57 AM
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Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

Thanks for the idea.

Thanks for the idea.
06-27-18, 04:56 AM
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Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

Thank you, I will check this one out!

Thank you, I will check this one out!
06-27-18, 04:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

I figured that was the issue. Looks like I need...

I figured that was the issue. Looks like I need to log some more miles.
06-27-18, 04:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

Thanks, I'll check that out.

Thanks, I'll check that out.
06-26-18, 01:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,129
Posted By dtipton

Saddle for Longer ride?

Casual Rider that usually logs 20-30 miles at a time. I have a Brooks B17 mounted and find it comfortable for that distance, but not much more. I've recently signed up to do several longer rides in...
06-26-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,322
Posted By dtipton

Thanks for the update!

Thanks for the update!
02-28-17, 06:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 562
Posted By dtipton

Newbie Question for Ohio Riders

Shopping for my first Mountain Bike, live in Central Ohio. Based on the type of trails we have in the area, what advice would fellow Ohio riders offer? Budget of $500 give or take.
02-28-17, 05:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,322
Posted By dtipton

Thanks for the feedback

Thanks for the feedback
02-25-17, 06:34 PM
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Views: 7,322
Posted By dtipton

Mongoose Ruddy Comp 27.5+

Anyone have any experience with this bike? Components seem to be decent for the price point, not finding much info. online concerning the model.
Forum: Commuting
09-09-15, 11:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,659
Posted By dtipton

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Moving...

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Moving closer to the job is not an option. Not willing to move until kids are out of school. Commuting half and half not really an option as that would take even...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-15, 07:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,659
Posted By dtipton

No plans to drop a car.I have a family sedan and...

No plans to drop a car.I have a family sedan and old pickup. Both are paid off. Liability only on truck.

Car gets better than average mileage and I do my own maintenance so I figure my per mile...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-15, 06:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,659
Posted By dtipton

Single dad with two kids. 20% cut would hurt,...

Single dad with two kids. 20% cut would hurt, but would not effect necessities. Might mean I save less for retirement, but health benefits might mean I'm around a little longer to enjoy it when I...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-15, 05:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,659
Posted By dtipton

Need Advice on $$$ vs commute

I currently have a 40 mile (one way) commute into Columbus, Ohio. If traffic is perfect and I go a little over the speed limit I can make it in 40 minutes. Heavy traffic, bad weather, or an...
05-13-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,604
Posted By dtipton

Now that is funny!

Now that is funny!
05-13-14, 07:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,604
Posted By dtipton

The mountain bike has been posted For a month and...

The mountain bike has been posted For a month and started at about $200. Prelude started at 175 and has been reposted at least twice.
05-13-14, 05:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,604
Posted By dtipton

Why no love for these?

This are not mine, but I don't understand why they are getting no love from the craigslist community?

Am I out of touch on the value of these models? I see world and world sports posted for...
03-02-14, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By dtipton

Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it! ...

Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it!

Guess I'll have the LBS give her a complete overhaul and see how she looks afterward!
03-02-14, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By dtipton

Advice 1988 prologue

I picked up an 88 prologue (red/white). The frame while not in awful condition has multiple spots where someone has used touch up paint and there are several spots where rust is starting to show. ...
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Views: 980
Posted By dtipton

1988 schwinn prologue

What is a reasonable purchase price for a 88 schwinn prologue with suntuor sprint components in average condition. Small frame size (53cm) if that plays into the equation. Sorry I have no pictures,...
02-09-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,068
Posted By dtipton

Thanks for the feedback, this forum is such a...

Thanks for the feedback, this forum is such a great resource.

Guess I'll keep looking.

In answer to Azorrch's question the frame would fit and that is one of the problems I'm running into. ...
02-09-14, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,068
Posted By dtipton

Looking for Peugeot help

I've been looking for an older frame with nice lug work. This seems to fit the bill, but the seller can not tell be anything other than it's a Peugeot. Based on the picture, can someone tell me...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-10, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By dtipton

Suggest new wheelset for Felt F75

I'd like to upgrade the wheel set on my 2007 Felt F75. The LBS I frequent suggested American Classic 420. I'd like to stay at $1000 or below. Any other suggestions?

Thanks!
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