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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,624
Posted By jaciche

Raleigh Olympian Technium Aluminum-More info please

Hello,

I just bought this old Raleigh today. The stickers say it has a 6061-T8 aluminum frame with mostly Shimano components, my guess is it was made in the 90's considering the brake cables are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By jaciche

I want this bike to serve as a commuter on rare...

I want this bike to serve as a commuter on rare occasions and the slow rider w/ my gf and family AND to use on trails as a mountain bike. It's hard to ride my road bike at a slow speed with them. My...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By jaciche

Hey again, sorry for digging up my old thread....

Hey again, sorry for digging up my old thread. I'm thinking about buying some Sun Ringle Duroc 30's, HG hub w/ boost spacing

I'd plan on getting the QR end cap kit:...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By jaciche

Yeah, I'd like to get a wheel set with hubs made...

Yeah, I'd like to get a wheel set with hubs made for thru axles. Would you recommend some lower prices 700/29er wheelsets that have thru axle hubs? I do not want to switch from quick release to thru...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By jaciche

Ok, I have a 9 spd rear cassette on this...

Ok,

I have a 9 spd rear cassette on this bike, I'd need to get a shimano style rear hub. This bike has thru axles. Is it easy to convert a wheelset with quick releases to use thru axles? I'd be...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By jaciche

How narrow of a tire will my rims go?

https://www.rdcyclesph.com/shop/bikes/2018-gt-pantera-comp-27-5/

I just bought my first MTB, a 2018 GT pantera comp. I've been road biking for a while but i'm new to the MTB side. I'd like to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,856
Posted By jaciche

I think this is an effect from buyers sitting...

I think this is an effect from buyers sitting behind their phones/computers/tablets and not getting any negative reinforcement when the seller turns them down. Like most of you said, you either don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-19, 11:28 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 48,901
Posted By jaciche

I've used GT 85 (Original Formula) on my bikes...

I've used GT 85 (Original Formula) on my bikes for 5 years now with no issues. I'll keep using it because it's cheap and effective. It was recommended by my LBS because it's cheap and effective.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-18, 01:02 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,080
Posted By jaciche

You are in a similar boat as I was. Here is the...

You are in a similar boat as I was. Here is the thread about my first road bike. I still have my '89 Schwinn World Sport and ride it in the warm months.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-14, 06:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Here it is. Here's what I've done: -New Tires ...

Here it is. Here's what I've done:
-New Tires
-New Bar Tape
-Put my SPD pedals on
-Trued the front wheel
-New Saddle (Cheap but much more comfortable)
-Attempted to clean the spokes without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-14, 03:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Here's an update: I've been riding it without...

Here's an update: I've been riding it without many changes most of the summer. I just took the freewheel off, and boy is it in great shape now. All I need to do now is replace the chain, clean the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Yea The rear wheel isnt too bad so I was thinking...

Yea The rear wheel isnt too bad so I was thinking about leaving it unless someone else did it who was more experienced with truing. I'll be going to that bike co-op once I get back home from school...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-14, 07:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

After thinking more today, I think I'm going to...

After thinking more today, I think I'm going to buy:

New Chain
Suntour freewheel tool
Chain tool
Tri Flow degreaser/lube
Spoke Wrench

I'll take off the freewheel, clean it very well....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Thanks guys. My plan is to buy a shimano...

Thanks guys. My plan is to buy a shimano freewheel and KMC Z-50 chain, and get a freewheel tool, but I'd like to find one that will work with sutour and shimano freewheels if possible. I'll also buy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Alright so I've taken it for 2 rides for a total...

Alright so I've taken it for 2 rides for a total of about 30 miles. I enjoy riding it more than my hybrid, that's for sure. So far I've bought new tires, saddle, and real bar tape. I'm starting to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-14, 09:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Ok thanks. I'm thinking it would make more sense...

Ok thanks. I'm thinking it would make more sense to buy a better shimano freewheel. Can I take the freewheel off without a special tool? Similar to cassettes? I need to get some miles on it to decide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-14, 05:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

I met the guy who was selling the trek today. I...

I met the guy who was selling the trek today. I test rode it, and it was okay, but seemed a little small for me. He also had an '89 schwinn world sport that has a 27" frame. I rode this bike, and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,516
Posted By jaciche

I was in your situation a year ago. I was given...

I was in your situation a year ago. I was given an '88 panasonic frame. I didnt have the time to buy a donor bike and build it up, so i sold it to buy another bikte. I really regret it. Best of luck...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Ok, the trek seems to be the best option assuming...

Ok, the trek seems to be the best option assuming it fits. Any idea on what I should offer?
Trek 400T Road Bike (http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/4385010823.html)

I'm also considering the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Thanks for the help so far. What about this trek...

Thanks for the help so far. What about this trek 400?
Trek 400T Road Bike (http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/4385010823.html)
It has 700c wheels, chromoly frame, alloy wheels. Seems to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-14, 09:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

My budget doesnt have a limit, as last year i was...

My budget doesnt have a limit, as last year i was looking at buying an '09 Trek 1.2 for $600,then realized I could blow that much $ on a bike. I've come to realize that I'd rather get a cheaper road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Yes, steel wheels mean I wont be buying it on the...

Yes, steel wheels mean I wont be buying it on the spot. Do stem shifters not work as well as down tube shifters? I never really knew much about older shifters, but I just figured they were basically...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-14, 05:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,861
Posted By jaciche

Buying first older Road bike, please help me choose...

Hi all,

I'm a college student and on a budget, but I love riding my hybrid and want to buy my first road bike to ride this season. I need a very large frame as I am 6'4". Here are the links to the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-26-13, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,123
Posted By jaciche

'88 Panasonic DX-3000

I have a 1988 panasonic DX-3000 frame. It was sold to me by one of my college professors with the intent to build it up with some original and some more modern componenents. After pricing it out, I...
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