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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-28-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,974
Posted By acidlung

I'm a roadie that has been riding gravel now for...

I'm a roadie that has been riding gravel now for about a year and a half in dusty and dry Southern California. I very rarely plan out my rides and go where the trail takes me, typically involving...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,013
Posted By acidlung

I've been using very lightweight Louis Garneau...

I've been using very lightweight Louis Garneau "arm warmers" daily. They only help a bit for warmth, but they breathe so incredibly well that I've found them wearable on a daily basis. They prevent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-19, 11:56 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,515
Posted By acidlung

I probably developed the habit of carrying a...

I probably developed the habit of carrying a multi-tool along with two spare tubes because I was cycling long before mobile phones were de rigueur. This practice carried over to today and in that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 10:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,407
Posted By acidlung

Thanks for all of this info. This just...

Thanks for all of this info. This just reinforces how special this bike is. I love it even more. Your deep red model is really a beautiful example of how to build up a classic bike. Stellar!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 10:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,407
Posted By acidlung

Oh my gosh! Thank you SO much for all of that...

Oh my gosh! Thank you SO much for all of that info. That is priceless and wonderful data. A couple of notes: none of the components are original, unfortunately. The cranks are actually the very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 06:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,407
Posted By acidlung

I just scoured the head badge and I don't see any...

I just scoured the head badge and I don't see any numbers. My eyesight is not the best though. Is there somewhere specific to look?
Do I need to remove the head badge? It is held on by screws.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 06:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,407
Posted By acidlung

Mysterious mid 80s Schwinn "Paramount"

I have a mysterious "semi-Paramount" that I purchased used about 25 years ago (approx. 1996) from the original owner. She had possibly purchased it 8 to 10 years earlier, but I didn’t ask many...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-04-19, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Posted By acidlung

I agree with Spaghetti that this would probably...

I agree with Spaghetti that this would probably fetch a higher price as a frameset (with bb and headset). The Reynolds decal and the ST variant of 531 tubing has me thinking '83, '84 or '86 on the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-04-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,747
Posted By acidlung

I have a 974 (similar bike but with 600 Ultegra)...

I have a 974 (similar bike but with 600 Ultegra) that I paid $150 for. I consider that a bit high, but the seller included upgraded wheels, a very nice bike light set, bike bag, shoes, and clipless...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-04-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By acidlung

Did you end up getting it? That's a cool deal....

Did you end up getting it? That's a cool deal. Anything less than $400 for that frame and fork is a great deal (in my neck of the woods).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-04-19, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,779
Posted By acidlung

That rocks! With a few minor upgrades, that'll...

That rocks! With a few minor upgrades, that'll be a really fun ride. The cool thing with a bike like that is that it will be totally appropriate to build it out with a mishmash of parts. I recently...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-04-19, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,042
Posted By acidlung

It has no shock and the pedals seem shot. $75 is...

It has no shock and the pedals seem shot. $75 is quite fair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,537
Posted By acidlung

I've done a lot of messing around with different...

I've done a lot of messing around with different chainrings on road cranks, so more doubles than triples. It's been my experience that if all the chainrings match (meaning, they are a set), the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,476
Posted By acidlung

Having been in this same situation, my experience...

Having been in this same situation, my experience was that powder coating creates about three times thicker layer than normal paint. Good for durability but not so good for mounting surfaces like BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,891
Posted By acidlung

Gosh, I am enjoying this thread immensely. The...

Gosh, I am enjoying this thread immensely. The giant scooter defies explanation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,503
Posted By acidlung

That is a cool integrated pie plate. I've never...

That is a cool integrated pie plate. I've never seen anything like that. Leave i up to Sachs to create something so "sensible". Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By acidlung

Awesome! I'm building up an aluminum Alpinestars...

Awesome! I'm building up an aluminum Alpinestars DX from the same era as a gravel bike. I love how all the cables are routed over the top tube. The elevated chainstays are great. That specimen is...
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