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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-06-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,110
Posted By Noschwinns

Updating this thread: I just posted my Hetchins...

Updating this thread: I just posted my Hetchins for sale on several Facebook sites. Finally I can offer you all a way to see photos of the bike.https://www.facebook.com/groups/63484018406
Fans of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,331
Posted By Noschwinns

In 2014 I toured down the US Pacific Coast on a...

In 2014 I toured down the US Pacific Coast on a mid-90s Trek early carbon Y-bike. In northwestern Oregon I developed a 'thump' in the rear wheel when braking, that I determined was the rim swelling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,904
Posted By Noschwinns

OK, I figured it out (he writes with a sheepish...

OK, I figured it out (he writes with a sheepish grin...). The top clamp in the photo includes a short threaded section that extends down beneath it, and the upper bearing cone is threaded onto this....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,904
Posted By Noschwinns

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9589_d9f5a6b88703ed5422f4396d5ae0a998e6dfc018.jpg
With handlebars and stem removed - nothing to adjust against....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-20, 01:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,904
Posted By Noschwinns

YST CS-541 headset manual

I recently bought and restored a mid-90s Trek 850 with an AMP fork and a YST CS-542 headset. This headset fits a 1-1/8" threadless steerer. Both the top inner race and lock ring that have clamp...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,259
Posted By Noschwinns

A few years back I put a pair of 700 x 28...

A few years back I put a pair of 700 x 28 Gatorskins on my '68 Hetchins - which has then rested atop the piano as family room sculpture, save for an occasional cruise or century... so they have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,110
Posted By Noschwinns

Brent, I understand the 'Ouch!' - I have always...

Brent, I understand the 'Ouch!' - I have always asked for at least a good provenance story, as bicycles seldom come with a paper trail. I too have never knowingly bought a bike I suspected might have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-31-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,110
Posted By Noschwinns

I'm a newbie; this was my first post. I have...

I'm a newbie; this was my first post. I have received several private messages in response to this post about my Hetchins. Until I have posted ten times, I'm not allowed to read or reply to private...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,805
Posted By Noschwinns

The Motobacane Grand Record was supplied with a...

The Motobacane Grand Record was supplied with a full 531 tubeset including fork blades. The Grand Jubile was the model below it and came with only butted 531 main tubes (and possibly fork blades, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,110
Posted By Noschwinns

Brent, this is in no way meant to disparage you,...

Brent, this is in no way meant to disparage you, and there's no way that I can prove this, but it's likely that that bike was stolen during a test ride. My memory is hazy, but Ray Hansen (the owner)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,110
Posted By Noschwinns

Well, Classtime, I suppose it does; it's just not...

Well, Classtime, I suppose it does; it's just not in the same league as the classics. My PX-10 was originally exactly like randyjawa's in the photo above - same color, same decals, same Nervex lugs....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,110
Posted By Noschwinns

Brent, I bought my first serious bike from Roger...

Brent, I bought my first serious bike from Roger Sands in 1974; a full-Campy 60cm 1970 Galmozzi, for $425. Beautiful bike; I eventually crashed and bent the frame. I was the mechanic at Mountain...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-20, 10:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,110
Posted By Noschwinns

My old Hetchins

I have a 1968 curley Hetchins that I bought second (or more) hand from The Bicycle Trip in 1975 and have had ever since. Toured 3700 miles on it including part of the Bikecentennial route in 1976. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,565
Posted By Noschwinns

Thank you, Wesmamyke. The photo helped me get a...

Thank you, Wesmamyke. The photo helped me get a clear sense that this is not something to tackle without the specialized tools and parts. Good, that's what I need to know. As the fork is completely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-20, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,565
Posted By Noschwinns

AMP Research fork manual

I just picked up and want to restore a 1995 Trek 850 mountain bike that is equipped with an AMP suspension fork. I believe it's an F2 with silver alloy tubes, single piston and cantilever brakes. The...
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