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Search: Posts Made By: Mike from Iowa
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,712
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Here's a Super Course, circa 1970? I picked it...

Here's a Super Course, circa 1970? I picked it up in May, and built it for a gravel ride I did in June. I put 700 wheels and have Continental Speed Kings, 35 mm which is the absolute widest I can...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,312
Posted By Mike from Iowa

If you're looking to think outside the box... ...

If you're looking to think outside the box...

I have a 1930's tandem with a FOOT operated drum brake......
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-09-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 213
Posted By Mike from Iowa

My first good bike, a 5 speed Carlton, that I got...

My first good bike, a 5 speed Carlton, that I got in 1972, for my 12th birthday, had the right fork mounted bracket and a battery lamp.

It did a GREAT job of illuminating the curb when I rode at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,249
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Klein Navigator

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Here is a Klein Navigator I picked up in early March. It came to me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Oh yeah, I had some of Julio's Hooch, (A nifty...

Oh yeah, I had some of Julio's Hooch, (A nifty little bit of alliteration there!)
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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-07-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,135
Posted By Mike from Iowa

My first tandem I was captain at 15, my brother...

My first tandem I was captain at 15, my brother the stoker was 13, tandem age 28. We rode to school.
Current tandem age with my wife as stoker is 125.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-22, 04:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,634
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Here's Another

This is me riding a similar tandem at last year's Lake Pepin 3 Speed Tour. This one was an American built (1898?) That had a Sturmey quadrant shifter added later. It was FIXIE and the "lady" in front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-22, 10:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,776
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I've kept track the past two years and never...

I've kept track the past two years and never totaled them up. This was interesting:

2021 Totals
1986 Raleigh Aleyska 1756.5

1986 Panasonic Touring Deluxe 787

1973 Raleigh Superbe 762
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,634
Posted By Mike from Iowa

That is a "lady front" rear steer tandem. If you...

That is a "lady front" rear steer tandem. If you look closely you can see the cables that run from the base of the rear stem to the top of the fork crown. A real rarity.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

It was an 1897 Stearns. Rear steer, so gent in...

It was an 1897 Stearns. Rear steer, so gent in back with lady in front step through frame. It has a Sturmey 3 hub and quadrant shifter. The front has rod brakes while the rear has a coaster brake but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

That's my 73 Superbe with the very full Carradice...

That's my 73 Superbe with the very full Carradice bag in the bike rack next to my wife's 74 Humber with black bag in back and wicker basket in front.

-Mike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 01:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

"Cavernous" is a great description of the...

"Cavernous" is a great description of the Longflap! That's why it eventually went over to the Aleyska. If I could find a Barley at a good price, I'd certainly have one for commuting. When I mentioned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

The Growler Cage (http://growlercage.com/) seems...

The Growler Cage (http://growlercage.com/) seems to be the only part on the bike that I've linked to that isn't British! I got a metal growler from my kids six or seven years ago, and then looked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Yep, and when I got to my campground I discovered...

Yep, and when I got to my campground I discovered I left mine on the kitchen table! In spite of that I still had a great time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 09:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

It's a Terra Nova Starlite 2...

It's a Terra Nova Starlite 2 (https://www.terra-nova.co.uk/all-tents/2-man-tents/starlite-2-tent/) which I bought a couple years ago here on Bike Forums in the Touring forum. It's lighter, and much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 09:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

My 86 year old mother-in-law never knows what to...

My 86 year old mother-in-law never knows what to make of me anyway... She was surprised i didn't seem tired.

I totally encourage everyone to try something like this. It is great fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

That was what I was expecting comments on! ...

That was what I was expecting comments on!

Here's the deal, that frame has mounts for a bottle above and below the down tube, but with fenders, I can't use the below mounts. With only one bottle,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 09:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Day 1, 40 miles, with mostly cross winds my day...

Day 1, 40 miles, with mostly cross winds my day averaged 12.5. Day 2, 50 miles, with mostly headwinds was 11.8.
I'm never a fast rider, 14.5 is about as fast as I go on a 20 mile ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 08:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

That is so absolutely true. On day 1 there were...

That is so absolutely true. On day 1 there were no towns at all, so I carried lunch, dinner and next morning breakfast along with overnight gear. I could have kept going on a long trip with minimal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

That's a Carradice Nelson Longflap...

That's a Carradice Nelson Longflap (https://www.carradice.co.uk/bags/saddlebags/originals-nelson-longflap-saddlebag). I've had it 10 years. It used to be my bag on my daily commuter, it holds tools,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 11:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I had to really think what you were talking about...

I had to really think what you were talking about then it hit me! I took the camping picture after I had ridden over to the main RV part of the campground and bought firewood, which I packed on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 11:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

i don't know. I'll check in the morning. I'd...

i don't know. I'll check in the morning. I'd guess, with the racks, metal fenders, Brooks springer saddle, the carradice bag that's always on it with usual first aid and repair kit, and a half full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 11:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Ha! . That's the Cedar River, the level is...

Ha!
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That's the Cedar River, the level is very low right now and that was a large tree trunk. There were sandbars along there too.
As I rode along the Mississippi there were lots of herons and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,395
Posted By Mike from Iowa

2 Day Vintage Loaded Tour

I did a two day tour last week and rode from my home in Iowa City to my in-laws in Rock Island, Illinois, a trip I've wanted to do for years. I loaded up the '86 Raleigh Aleyska and left Thursday at...
Forum: Touring
10-01-20, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 415,150
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Crossing the Mississippi River on Centennial...

Crossing the Mississippi River on Centennial Bridge in Davenport. You can see the minor league ballpark in lower left corner. This is the last season for the Class A River Bandits. They were taking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,513
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Froggie Went A Courtin'

This was 1992. My childhood buddy, a professional commercial editor, came back to Iowa with a wind up camera that shot 30 seconds at a time. We recorded the sound with a string and two tin cans I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-20, 08:33 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,996
Posted By Mike from Iowa

It's a 1939 James Arrow Ace Convertible Touring...

It's a 1939 James Arrow Ace Convertible Touring Tandem. Since that picture was taken it now has new CR-18 alloy rims, and a new Sturmey front drum brake. think its now about 5 pounds lighter. I also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,996
Posted By Mike from Iowa

1928 garage original to the house. It is 10 feet...

1928 garage original to the house. It is 10 feet wide with an 8 foot four-section door. I straightened the garage last fall so the bungee cord is no longer necessary to close the doors. As near as I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,845
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Kaul's column was "Over the Coffee" on the back...

Kaul's column was "Over the Coffee" on the back page of the first section of the Des Moines Register. He passed away during RAGBRAI last summer. I put an "RIP Donald Kaul" note on the back of my rack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,845
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I SAW the first one. In 1973 I was in 8th grade...

I SAW the first one. In 1973 I was in 8th grade in Iowa City, it happened in late August and we were already back at school. On Friday was all brought cookies and lemonade and handed them out free as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,845
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I remember seeing him too! For those not...

I remember seeing him too! For those not familiar, that's a 2 speed where the lower geared speed is accessed by pedaling backwards. Very odd seeing him pedal backwards up hill.

Hirondelle Retro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,845
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Here is a '73 Raleigh International I spotted on...

Here is a '73 Raleigh International I spotted on the 2018 ride. The original campy derailleur still there? I know Rick Paulos, part of the every dwindling group of riders who has done EVERY MILE of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,845
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Here's a shot from last year's ride. I rode it...

Here's a shot from last year's ride. I rode it with the same bike I rode my first one in 1987, my '86 Panasonic Touring Deluxe. As to making connections happen: don't overplan anything. Leave it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-19, 08:09 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,086
Posted By Mike from Iowa

This 1939 James Arrow Ace Convertible Touring...

This 1939 James Arrow Ace Convertible Touring Tandem is currently in for some updates, I'll post newer pics when I get it back....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Is that a Resilion coaster brake hub? My 1950...

Is that a Resilion coaster brake hub? My 1950 dunelt cantilevered frame cruiser has one of those.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-18, 01:05 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Thanks for this route option! My wife and I will...

Thanks for this route option! My wife and I will be there again this year on our matching Humbers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 95,593
Posted By Mike from Iowa

It's funny what you find when the old threads...

It's funny what you find when the old threads resurface... I didn't see this question when it was asked, sorry.

The couch is NOT a Stickley. Orignally it was a fold out loveseat sized bed with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-17, 12:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,710
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I'm pretty sure I posted this on some other...

I'm pretty sure I posted this on some other thread too...

I'm the one who is obviously not related. The other three were siblings who lived across the street from us....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-17, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

There will be at least TWO sets of of his and...

There will be at least TWO sets of of his and hers Humbers then. My wife and I will be riding for the first time since 2011 on the LP3ST. We are excited to be going again. Ours are green and from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-17, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I remember an earlier discussion of this movie...

I remember an earlier discussion of this movie where an older Brit mentioned that when this was filmed in early/mid 50's Britain was still on war-time level food rationing. I think they were eating...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-17, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

In Case You Missed This

What the video shows is how a Trivelox 3 speed works, The CHAIN stays in place and the GEARS move. This is a great display of what happens. The British were obsessive (IMHO) about chain angle and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-17, 01:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,095
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Don't you mean 34 bike garage?

Don't you mean 34 bike garage?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-17, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I agree about seeing more of that bike! I'm...

I agree about seeing more of that bike! I'm pretty certain my late '30's The James Arrow Ace Convertible Touring Tandem (say that three times fast) had a Trivalex. There's a picture of my bike in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-24-16, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,235
Posted By Mike from Iowa

PM sent on the Sturmey conversion!

PM sent on the Sturmey conversion!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-16, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I LOVE The "Hall Bicycle Cedar Rapids"...

I LOVE The "Hall Bicycle Cedar Rapids" sticker!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Norman Rockwell's Rudge: 510343 Story...

Norman Rockwell's Rudge:

510343

Story about Rockbridge MA Norman Rockwell Museum with bike:

The Distracted Wanderer: The Fine Art of Illustration at The Norman Rockwell Museum in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,640
Posted By Mike from Iowa

It is cool, we don't ride it as often as we...

It is cool, we don't ride it as often as we should. It doesn't have the original gear system, I got it with a Suntour 5 speed already installed. Here is a scan of some original literature.450931
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-15, 01:17 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,640
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I rarely use the foot brake, you have to REALLY...

I rarely use the foot brake, you have to REALLY need to stop in order to use it. We tried having the stoker reach forward in order to use it, but typically the time of Captain making a verbal command...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-15, 11:57 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,640
Posted By Mike from Iowa

Yep, here's the footbrake, Captain has to take...

Yep, here's the footbrake, Captain has to take left foot off pedal and reach back for it:
450911
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-15, 09:41 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,640
Posted By Mike from Iowa

I dusted off the Famous James Arrow Ace...

I dusted off the Famous James Arrow Ace Convertible Touring Tandem last Friday for the end of Bike to Work Week dinner:
450885 There is a hand operated front drum brake for the Captain as well as a...
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