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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Just saw this! As a former 1989 Tempo owner (like...

Just saw this! As a former 1989 Tempo owner (like this one, but 24"), I heartily approve of this bike! So glad you found it. This is the only year it came with a 27.2mm seat post--a recipient of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Heh! Nice one. :lol:

Heh! Nice one. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 01:05 AM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I just need to pop out the headset pieces and...

I just need to pop out the headset pieces and it'll be ready for powder coat. I've talked with one of the local powder coat guys (they've done a frame for me before and it turned out great), and will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-17, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I picked this up yesterday for less than $30. A...

I picked this up yesterday for less than $30. A 1984 Miyata 610 touring bike. It will be my first foray into canti-brakes for a bike in my fleet (I've done one bike already with cantis, turned out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I would love to, but still go back and forth on...

I would love to, but still go back and forth on the C&V categorization of it all. I could certainly post it over in the road bike sub forum I suppose. The photo documentation is split up into a) as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-17, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I would have the same thoughts. Bike Works is...

I would have the same thoughts. Bike Works is good about 'using all of the buffalo' but some things are just too much for them to appropriately deal with, and this was an understandable case. Quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Can't decide if this is C&V or just modern but...

Can't decide if this is C&V or just modern but made entirely of steel: a 1999 Marinoni that was offered to me for free at a co-op (we were stripping off components of bikes that had come in for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-17, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

A great shape, my-size, cool-colored 1987 Schwinn...

A great shape, my-size, cool-colored 1987 Schwinn Super Sport for way less than $300? Yes, please! Shimano 600 with indexed shifting and wheels upgraded to Dura Ace? Twist my arm! :)

Bought it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-17, 01:29 AM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

$50 for this 22"/56cm 1983 Centurion Pro Tour 15...

$50 for this 22"/56cm 1983 Centurion Pro Tour 15 in excellent shape. Fine light dust and cobwebs, some easy rust on the chrome that should take two seconds to erase, with BB and hubs spinning...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-17, 01:44 AM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thanks, man. I am close to dropping the frame off...

Thanks, man. I am close to dropping the frame off to get repaired (the fork steerer that is) and have been amassing components when it the frame is ready. Can't wait.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-17, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I am down to six bikes at the moment. Feels good...

I am down to six bikes at the moment. Feels good as the apartment is small. A complete Paramount would be seven, so I contemplate selling one. The good Schwinns streak has been good to me. Though, to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-17, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I am! That was essentially my first thought--keep...

I am! That was essentially my first thought--keep it as original frame-wise as possible. There is a place here in Seattle, R&E Cycles (Rodriguez and Erickson Cycles) who are well-known in the area...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-17, 11:51 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Was helping out a bike co-op last Wednesday and...

Was helping out a bike co-op last Wednesday and heard the magic words "Schwinn Paramount" and turned around to see this (albeit with more parts on it). Pretty much the most bizarre bike I've ever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-17, 01:11 AM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I saw this bike last Tuesday at the local bike...

I saw this bike last Tuesday at the local bike non-profit I volunteer at (Dfrost does, too) in the "as is" section, where bikes are usually $50 or less. Not going to find any Colnagos in there, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-15, 10:07 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I did not know this! My normal recourse is a...

I did not know this! My normal recourse is a combination of fine steel wool and CLR and then/or just Never Dull metal polish. They have proven very effective. I gave it a go on the Dancelli, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-15, 10:42 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Snagged a not-sold-here Dancelli America. Very...

Snagged a not-sold-here Dancelli America. Very very little info on Dancelli (Colnago or Billato frame??) and none on the America model, but enough floating dust to ascertain that Shimano 105 Golden...
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