Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: fixed1313
Showing results 1 to 50 of 148
Search took 0.04 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-14, 12:14 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,785
Posted By fixed1313

I hope this is alright with you all and I know...

I hope this is alright with you all and I know some people don't like Facebook but I happen to like it as a brainless time killer so here goes.................. I had searched several times in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-14, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,229
Posted By fixed1313

Wow, I gotta up my shop rates. Granted, I am just...

Wow, I gotta up my shop rates. Granted, I am just a guy working in his garage for fun, but seems like I am $180 light on what an overhaul should cost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-14, 04:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,229
Posted By fixed1313

[QUOTE=Uncle Randy;17130717]I bought a set of...

[QUOTE=Uncle Randy;17130717]I bought a set of Reynolds wheels off Craigslist and asked the seller if he had any other components for sale. I ended up buying a bunch of stems, bars, brakes, pedals,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,229
Posted By fixed1313

I would be willing to bet that most people just...

I would be willing to bet that most people just don't have the knowledge/skill to do the work. Once you have to pay a shop to do the work I would think the cost savings goes out the window. Both of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 48,538
Posted By fixed1313

Very cool!!!!!

Very cool!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-14, 10:45 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,785
Posted By fixed1313

Liking the look of this one................ lets...

Liking the look of this one................ lets see some more.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-17-13, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,183
Posted By fixed1313

^^^^^ may not be a fat bike but it should do...

^^^^^ may not be a fat bike but it should do fairly well on the packed tracks. Nice bike. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-13, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,003
Posted By fixed1313

stunning! I am still torn up over the '55...

stunning! I am still torn up over the '55 Peugeot that I missed earlier this year. Looked very much like yours with a very similar spec. Just couldn't get the shop folks to cooperate over the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-15-13, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,183
Posted By fixed1313

They look so lonely.

They look so lonely.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,880
Posted By fixed1313

Well, I've reached a new low ............. -12*F,...

Well, I've reached a new low ............. -12*F, -22 with windchill. It was fairly breezy going home the other morning. Needed the heavy Sorel's though. Toes were a bit chilled after 7 miles. Winter...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-13, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,183
Posted By fixed1313

354425 Updated photo from my ride home the other...

354425 Updated photo from my ride home the other day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-13, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,003
Posted By fixed1313

That is just fantastic ................... some...

That is just fantastic ................... some day I will find one for myself. One of my must haves eventually.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,601
Posted By fixed1313

I agree 100%............. I will not switch mine...

I agree 100%............. I will not switch mine out, have them on several bikes and I am always looking for more to hoard. :)
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-30-13, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,845
Posted By fixed1313

I agree, I am actually looking for a used Pug and...

I agree, I am actually looking for a used Pug and selling stuff off to make some cash. I just enjoy exploring all the possibilities. I have looked at snocats and thought that if I only planned to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-29-13, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,845
Posted By fixed1313

Cool, I have thought about those as well...

Cool, I have thought about those as well ............. Where did you get them from? Could you post some more pics from different angles?
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-29-13, 10:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,880
Posted By fixed1313

First year for me to push the commute through the...

First year for me to push the commute through the winter (the plan anyway). Coldest yet for me has been 0*F, not to cold. Around here 45*F is still shorts and light jacket weather. :)
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-29-13, 10:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,434
Posted By fixed1313

After yesterday's glutinous exploits the 9* F...

After yesterday's glutinous exploits the 9* F ride to work this morning felt great. I generally feel great after a cold ride. I am rarely cold (finally getting my feet sorted out) but if I do plan...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-29-13, 10:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,139
Posted By fixed1313

I wear just a winter hat down to about 0F, then I...

I wear just a winter hat down to about 0F, then I pull the hood up. I have a light wind block jacket that has a hood and it is always on me at some point in the layering system and the hood is a very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-13, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,601
Posted By fixed1313

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2874/10987939225_9ae...

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2874/10987939225_9aea7658ef_h.jpg

Very fine build indeed...... What fenders are those?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-13, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,229
Posted By fixed1313

I am partial to mustache bars my self, I put some...

I am partial to mustache bars my self, I put some on my latest conversion just to try them out before the drops went on and they have been there for several months now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-13, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,601
Posted By fixed1313

Very cool ............... I have not seen that...

Very cool ............... I have not seen that model before. Looking forward to seeing the full build up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-13, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,827
Posted By fixed1313

Maybe you thought about this but...................

Maybe you thought about this but................ from this pic ( I know it is not your bike, but the same as yours), the rear canti mounts are in a black area of the paint, get the mount fixed and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-17-13, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,024
Posted By fixed1313

Thanks for all the info and links, I will dig...

Thanks for all the info and links, I will dig through them and do some reading. The USAF N-1B mukluks look interesting and they would match my mittens. :) I have also been looking at the Kamiks, they...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-17-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,024
Posted By fixed1313

Excellent write up, thanks for the link. I had...

Excellent write up, thanks for the link. I had not heard / read it explained so well in the past.
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-17-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,024
Posted By fixed1313

Vapor barrier socks that would be my choice too. ...

Vapor barrier socks that would be my choice too.
http://www.rbhdesigns.com/category/170/footwear.htm
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/34291/cabelas-2mm-neoprene-socks

Thinsulate tend to hold...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-17-13, 12:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,024
Posted By fixed1313

I wish wool socks solved my...

I wish wool socks solved my problems.................. anything lower than 20F and my feet are cold. Till that point I wear wool socks and non-insulated hiking boots. Lower than that it is wool and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-11-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,183
Posted By fixed1313

This is what I want: ...

This is what I want:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/10804456815_e3edf206e1_b.jpg

This is what I am currently riding:
...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-11-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,024
Posted By fixed1313

I have to agree with ryenmatt's statements for...

I have to agree with ryenmatt's statements for the most part. I have dabbled in winter cycling all my life, riding on the nicer days with my cycling "kit" made for cold weather. This year I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-13, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,229
Posted By fixed1313

I use the correct fender size for the wheel size...

I use the correct fender size for the wheel size on all my bikes so far. The only issue I have had is a small amount of lift at the front edge of the front fender on one MTB. I make my own spacers as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,827
Posted By fixed1313

I'll through another one up: 1988 Schwinn...

I'll through another one up:

1988 Schwinn Impact, just got done with the rebuild. It was hanging in my shop for over a year waiting for the correct bar and stem combo to come around.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-13, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,229
Posted By fixed1313

Thanks for the offer, I need a black one though....

Thanks for the offer, I need a black one though. Going on the Fuji I posted towards the top of the page. P-clamps are a none issue for me as well.


Goosecheck - thanks for the info, I may have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-13, 06:34 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 48,538
Posted By fixed1313

I like that alot........... Any more pics?

I like that alot........... Any more pics?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-13, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,229
Posted By fixed1313

Welcome Goosecheck.................... great...

Welcome Goosecheck.................... great looking ride. How do you like your front rack, I almost bought one the other day but was not sold on the "new" look. After seeing it on your bike, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-13, 11:03 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 48,538
Posted By fixed1313

Great thread, these have been posted elsewhere...

Great thread, these have been posted elsewhere but I think they can fit here as well.

'59 Parliament
http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac211/fixed1313/1959%20Parliament/DSCN4597.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-13, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,229
Posted By fixed1313

Thanks, the Marin is a 16.5" frame and the Fuji...

Thanks, the Marin is a 16.5" frame and the Fuji is a 22.5" frame, both measured CTT. When I had the standard MTB bars on the Marin it fit me well, with the drops I need a stem with more rise and less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-13, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,229
Posted By fixed1313

I have been meaning to post here for a while but...

I have been meaning to post here for a while but I had not taken any pictures. Finally took some pics so here goes. The Marin has been around for a few years, fun bike to ride but I need a different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-13, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,003
Posted By fixed1313

Well I'll through this one up, not really a...

Well I'll through this one up, not really a touring bike but it is an '83. I have not toured on it yet but I think it may lend nicely to that sort of thing. I picked it up for $30 at a pawn shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-13, 10:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,997
Posted By fixed1313

very nice .............. should clean up nicely....

very nice .............. should clean up nicely. Keep us posted on your progress.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-13, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,827
Posted By fixed1313

Thanks, my most loved MTB, more so than the newer...

Thanks, my most loved MTB, more so than the newer Sugar I have. I really should clean it up and take better pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-13, 02:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,785
Posted By fixed1313

Scorcher is awesome .............. love the rest...

Scorcher is awesome .............. love the rest of your bike pics as well. Wish I was better at eyeing up a good photo spot and lighting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-13, 09:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,997
Posted By fixed1313

Pics or it didn't happen .................. :)

Pics or it didn't happen .................. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,827
Posted By fixed1313

I can't compete with some of the great bikes...

I can't compete with some of the great bikes posted but I will through my humble bikes up, not sure of years on them. The Marin should be late '80's early '90's (my first MTB), the Hoo Koo should be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-13, 10:53 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,160
Posted By fixed1313

I am a working man............ Collect Raleigh....

I am a working man............ Collect Raleigh. :) Or anything else English, number of speeds is not important although I prefer 3.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,541
Posted By fixed1313

The main difference I see between the cheap stand...

The main difference I see between the cheap stand and the Park that I have,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-13, 10:42 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 49,179
Posted By fixed1313

Cool thread missed it before so here goes. ...

Cool thread missed it before so here goes.

'59 Parliament
http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac211/fixed1313/1959%20Parliament/DSCN4597.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,541
Posted By fixed1313

I have had a Park PCS-1 stand for many years and...

I have had a Park PCS-1 stand for many years and it has served me well. Recently I bought a cheap repair stand for my son to use and the difference in stability and ease of use has sold me on only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-13, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,166
Posted By fixed1313

Welcome aboard, looks like you have a fun...

Welcome aboard, looks like you have a fun project. You will have a very enjoyable bike to ride once you are finished. All the advice given above was what I was going to say so I wont repeat. I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-13, 09:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,364
Posted By fixed1313

I made a disc golf basket out of a few. :) ...

I made a disc golf basket out of a few. :)

http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac211/fixed1313/Bicycle%20Disc%20Golf%20Basket/P1010743.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-13, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,601
Posted By fixed1313

Nice looking bike, If you are not stuck on...

Nice looking bike, If you are not stuck on keeping it original Cane Creek makes some nice looking hoods that fit well.

Brown on Dia - Compe levers on my GP....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,458
Posted By fixed1313

I thought this one looked fairly retro for a new...

I thought this one looked fairly retro for a new cage.

http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222372580/553/Salsa-Stainless-Water-Bottle.html?gclid=CLrD1I6g8rkCFe1DMgodDFYAoQ
Showing results 1 to 50 of 148
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.