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Forum: Recreational & Family
04-29-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,947
Posted By 7speed

I realize that this is a zombie thread, but some...

I realize that this is a zombie thread, but some might be interested in information regarding trail-a-bikes, so I will chime in.

My daughter LOVES riding our trail-a-bike. We have one that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-14, 08:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,409
Posted By 7speed

Wow, winter comes early to the midwest! In New...

Wow, winter comes early to the midwest! In New England, it doesn't start until the third week of December. ;-)

Seriously, that is some nice work. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,448
Posted By 7speed

Aha, that's true. That bike came with drops - no...

Aha, that's true. That bike came with drops - no conversion needed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-14, 10:52 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 13,424
Posted By 7speed

Wow, thanks guys. I knew someday I'd be...

Wow, thanks guys. I knew someday I'd be appreciated!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-14, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,769
Posted By 7speed

I have 26" Planet Bike plastic fenders on my bike...

I have 26" Planet Bike plastic fenders on my bike with 650b.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 916
Posted By 7speed

I met some Dutch people on a diving boat in the...

I met some Dutch people on a diving boat in the Cayman Islands last fall. While the boat captain acknowledged Dutch supremacy in something called "house music" (?), I gave a tip of the proverbial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,448
Posted By 7speed

Threads like this are often a great source of...

Threads like this are often a great source of ideas. I thought it would be useful to post a link to a similar thread regarding MTB touring conversions ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,448
Posted By 7speed

In my experience with moustache bars (I like...

In my experience with moustache bars (I like them; I've been using them for a few years now), they work best on a stem like the red one. I also like non-aero levers for this use. YMMV, have fun!
Forum: Northeast
11-20-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By 7speed

I'd say Deerfield, MA. For dirt roads, I'd...

I'd say Deerfield, MA.

For dirt roads, I'd use as much of the D2R2 (http://www.franklinlandtrust.org/d2r2_cuesheets.htm) routes as possible. I'm sure there is nice road riding on the paved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-13, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,947
Posted By 7speed

Surprised that no one has mentioned Via Bicycle ...

Surprised that no one has mentioned Via Bicycle (http://www.bikeville.com/viabicycle.html)in Philadelphia. I've not had the pleasure of visiting in person, but I've seen the people that run it (and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,388
Posted By 7speed

I did the Green River tour with the 8 mile...

I did the Green River tour with the 8 mile extension with extra climbing (for a total of 55 miles). It was a lovely ride that I felt pretty good about until I saw this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,713
Posted By 7speed

Yep, I think it was built in August of 1962 to be...

Yep, I think it was built in August of 1962 to be sold in 1963. The 1963 catalog shows a 20" Racer in the lineup.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 77,652
Posted By 7speed

Aha, a way to combine two of my internet...

Aha, a way to combine two of my internet interests! I am also into the trumpet (and other brass instruments) and this thread ...
Forum: Northeast
04-30-13, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By 7speed

The more I think about your proposed trip, the...

The more I think about your proposed trip, the more it makes more sense to me for someone to do the out-and-back overnighter thing in the reverse order.

That is, start in Southwick and ride...
Forum: Northeast
04-24-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,416
Posted By 7speed

D'oh, I spelled "Kearsarge" wrong, sorry. Here's...

D'oh, I spelled "Kearsarge" wrong, sorry. Here's a write-up of last year's ride on Lovely Bicycle (http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-inaugural-kearsarge-klassic.html) . I would like to get...
Forum: Northeast
04-24-13, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,416
Posted By 7speed

Here's an idea: check out the route for last...

Here's an idea: check out the route for last year's Kearsage Klassic (http://www.bikereg.com/inc/content/flyers/k2cuesheet.pdf)(85 mile mosly dirt ride) up in New Hampshire. Perhaps camp at...
Forum: Northeast
04-24-13, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By 7speed

Papa Tom, I think part of the problem your...

Papa Tom, I think part of the problem your running into here is the name of the trail. There are two related trails - the "Farmington River Trail" and the "Farmington Canal Trail" and the trailheads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,448
Posted By 7speed

You can by an adapter that will allow you to use...

You can by an adapter that will allow you to use a 1 1/8" threadless stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,421
Posted By 7speed

No disrespect intended and please correct me if I...

No disrespect intended and please correct me if I am wrong, but I would think that any bike that would allow you to do what you describe here would have the seat set too low.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-13, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,284
Posted By 7speed

Thank you, sir. 'Tis true, mostly.

Thank you, sir. 'Tis true, mostly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-13, 07:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,284
Posted By 7speed

Dag Otto Lauritzen made a fan out of me with his...

Dag Otto Lauritzen made a fan out of me with his performance at the 1993 World Championships in Oslo. I think the DVD of that race is on Netflix.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-12, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By 7speed

I'm thinking about it. There's not really...

I'm thinking about it. There's not really anything I need, but it's fun to look.

Do you think the holiday weekend will help or hurt the number of vendors?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-12, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,327
Posted By 7speed

NB means "Nota Bene" which is Latin for "Note...

NB means "Nota Bene" which is Latin for "Note Well."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,163
Posted By 7speed

Cool, thanks for sharing. I have a Limestone...

Cool, thanks for sharing. I have a Limestone frame in the same color (larger size) that's earmarked for a singlespeed cross build soon. I just have to find a fork. Nice to see one built up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-11, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,487
Posted By 7speed

The 700d tires are a non-issue. You can put 650b...

The 700d tires are a non-issue. You can put 650b tires on 700D rims pretty easily. I have Panaracer Col de la Vie 650b tires on my Tachyon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-11, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,406
Posted By 7speed

Nlerner, thanks!! That did the trick. My issue...

Nlerner, thanks!! That did the trick. My issue was that I didn't realize that the metal cylinder into which the elastic band connects came off of the clamp.

Thanks for taking the time to post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,406
Posted By 7speed

I also have one of those mounts and no clue how...

I also have one of those mounts and no clue how to attach it.

Photos would be much appreciated, thanks! :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,641
Posted By 7speed

Their ads appear in a lot of bike magazines, too....

Their ads appear in a lot of bike magazines, too. Seems like if you're going to advertize your product nationally it should be available nationally.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,941
Posted By 7speed

This was on ebay recently, right? I had it saved...

This was on ebay recently, right? I had it saved in my watched list but I never got around to bidding.

How does it ride?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-11, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,044
Posted By 7speed

Yep, it's here:...

Yep, it's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj4iu8w5Dys&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By 7speed

There's something I like about this, so I'll...

There's something I like about this, so I'll chime in with encouragement and to express my desire to see more pictures as you move along with this project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,518
Posted By 7speed

My best guess is 1998 based on this:...

My best guess is 1998 based on this: http://www.bikesdetails.info/Raleigh_M-20_1998.html

Rock on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,101
Posted By 7speed

I have a Puch Pacifica, my mother has a Puch...

I have a Puch Pacifica, my mother has a Puch Pathfinder mixte and my stepfather has a Puch/AD Pathfinder.

My stepfather's is the only one of the three that isn't made in Japan.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,733
Posted By 7speed

I know Rivendell threads quickly become...

I know Rivendell threads quickly become controversial, but Grant coined the term "beausage" to decribe this kind of thing. http://pirateontwowheels.blogspot.com/2009/10/beausage.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-11, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By 7speed

Contact the folks at this blog:...

Contact the folks at this blog: http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com/ . I'm sure they'll be of some help!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,091
Posted By 7speed

I've been able to answer my own question. ...

I've been able to answer my own question. According to this http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&p=361905 the 2011 Monson swap will be on 3/27.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-11, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,091
Posted By 7speed

I can't make it to this one, unfortunately. ...

I can't make it to this one, unfortunately.

Does anyone know anything about Monson? It's usually in March. I haven't seen any information about it yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,066
Posted By 7speed

Yep, the BMX ones will work. I used Tektro...

Yep, the BMX ones will work. I used Tektro u-brakes on an old Schwinn Sierra.


That orange 23" bike is something that I like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,189
Posted By 7speed

OK, I like this thread for two reasons. First of...

OK, I like this thread for two reasons. First of all, like many others, probably every bike I own fits the OP's description! I have a "find bikes in the garbage" habit and a "buy cheap bikes on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-10, 07:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,058
Posted By 7speed

This is something I like! Now I have do...

This is something I like!

Now I have do do something similar. I've had it in the back of my mind for a while anyway......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,826
Posted By 7speed

According to a chart that I consult on occasion...

According to a chart that I consult on occasion when sizing bikes for people (http://bicycling.about.com/od/howtoride/a/MTB_sizing.htm), that size is for someone 4'11" - 5'3". I'd guess that the 18"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,465
Posted By 7speed

Oh, I thought he just spelled "Hyundai"...

Oh, I thought he just spelled "Hyundai" incorrectly. A couple of Hyundais would be quite pricey!
Forum: Touring
08-24-10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By 7speed

Hmm, I've lived in Connecticut almost all of my...

Hmm, I've lived in Connecticut almost all of my life and I had to go to Google to find out what the "Last Green Valley" was. Turns out I've lived in three of the 35 towns! I've heard that region...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,732
Posted By 7speed

Look for the serial number on the bottom of the...

Look for the serial number on the bottom of the bottom bracket shell. Then compare what you find to the information in this thread:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,083
Posted By 7speed

Reminds me of the New England contradance scene. ...

Reminds me of the New England contradance scene. A fiddler friend of mine described it like this, "the odds are good but the goods are odd."
Forum: Northeast
07-20-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By 7speed

Tonight is the hearing - 5:30 PM at the West...

Tonight is the hearing - 5:30 PM at the West Hartford Town Hall!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,722
Posted By 7speed

Well, we're not going down without a fight. ...

Well, we're not going down without a fight. Please see the website ( http://www.savethemdctrails.org/ (http://www.savethemdctrails.org/) ) for more information.

Our main goal is to modify the...
Forum: Northeast
07-15-10, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By 7speed

Folks, please check the website (...

Folks, please check the website ( http://www.savethemdctrails.org/ (http://www.savethemdctrails.org/) ) for the latest news and to sign the petition.

I hope that many can attend the hearing on...
Forum: Touring
07-10-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By 7speed

http://www.bikemaps.com/regmaps.htm

http://www.bikemaps.com/regmaps.htm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,722
Posted By 7speed

Actually, it's the MDC (water company) that wants...

Actually, it's the MDC (water company) that wants to close it. There is strong support among the town government to keep the facility open.

Please sign the petition and come to the meeting on...
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