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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-13, 07:26 PM
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Posted By Gravity Aided

Is that 72 on a lug? if so, that may be the angle...

Is that 72 on a lug? if so, that may be the angle of the lug, in degrees. Nice paint, and a fine looking bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-13, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

I do not think you need a conversion, as your...

I do not think you need a conversion, as your camera should work in electronic rangefinder mode. You should run this past your camera shop, as I may be mistaken here, but most nikons mounted Nikkor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-13, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Best 35mm portrait lens, ever.

Best 35mm portrait lens, ever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-13, 04:55 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

I find mine by going to garage sales and thrift...

I find mine by going to garage sales and thrift stores and pawnshops, and also just letting people know. My neighbor brought me a Bridgestone Sirius the other day because someone he knew was throwing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-13, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Sloar, that Centurion looks showroom new. Well...

Sloar, that Centurion looks showroom new. Well scored.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-13, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Great riding bike, the Voyageur, although I've...

Great riding bike, the Voyageur, although I've been riding mine in various stages of paint removal. Getting ready to replace rattle can paint with auto paint this spring, maybe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-13, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

I've seen a couple of Varsities handed down,...

I've seen a couple of Varsities handed down, ridden by two or three generations of kids. Granted, a Varsity is an older kids bike and they probably got taken better care of. But I also can look on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

There is a cycle shop called Godeau in Brussels,...

There is a cycle shop called Godeau in Brussels, Belgium . I ran across it in another search.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-13, 04:23 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Looks better.

Looks better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Post #9459...

Post #9459 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=9459) , the Bummer.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfBaibICuyc
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

and a Bummer!

and a Bummer!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-13, 05:00 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

We could use a local chain thrift store around...

We could use a local chain thrift store around here, just to keep balance in the universe. Might serve to keep the others more in line.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-13, 04:41 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

A lot of what I see as well, my local Goodwill...

A lot of what I see as well, my local Goodwill never gets any bikes out on the floor. And now I hear they won't deal in toys anymore either. The garage sales are very iffy after about this time of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-13, 04:37 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Really well done. It looks great.

Really well done. It looks great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-13, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Sloar,Is that an Austrian built Sears (Puch)?

Sloar,Is that an Austrian built Sears (Puch)?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

That Bridgestone looks like the Holy Grail Bike...

That Bridgestone looks like the Holy Grail Bike of San Leandro.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-13, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Little less now: ...

Little less now:
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee493/GravityAided/DSCN4667_zpsbc645638.jpg (http://s1230.photobucket.com/user/GravityAided/media/DSCN4667_zpsbc645638.jpg.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-13, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

I would agree, your lens appears to have some...

I would agree, your lens appears to have some moderate barrel distortion there
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Good BMX. Scored an old Mongoose myself a couple...

Good BMX. Scored an old Mongoose myself a couple of years ago. Really nicely made bikes. Get ya some moto mag wheels for that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-13, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

About the best I've gotten from a thrift store is...

About the best I've gotten from a thrift store is a GT Tequesta. Pawn Shops, on the other hand, can get some real gems
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-13, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Yes, it is. I think the one hole mounts on the...

Yes, it is. I think the one hole mounts on the top and seat tubes are for the strap that goes over your shoulder so you can carry the bike more comfortably. Just a guess here on that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-13, 05:30 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

I think it cool that the seat stays attach at the...

I think it cool that the seat stays attach at the top tube, instead of the top tube/ seat tube juncture. Geometry looks tight, too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-13, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

But wow, if it can be brought back, you'll...

But wow, if it can be brought back,
you'll have a Colnago Super, and one hell of a story!
One of these carbon ruffians asks you
-"Where did you get that bike?"
You can say
"The bottom of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-13, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

I had one once, and I didn't feel the ride was...

I had one once, and I didn't feel the ride was harsh . Bike was just too small for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-13, 05:35 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

You all sure know how to celebrate Schwinn week...

You all sure know how to celebrate Schwinn week .Schwinnta Claus has been good to you . I got a Voyageur 11.8, I think .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-13, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Nice that Miyata could find a nice home, where...

Nice that Miyata could find a nice home, where people care for it , and give it the affection it needs . Looks like it's thriving .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-13, 05:43 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Omigawd thats Beautiful !

Omigawd thats Beautiful !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-13, 05:23 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

A Rune, perhaps visible only by the light of the...

A Rune, perhaps visible only by the light of the moon it was written under .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-12, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-12, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

I had one of those marked for Marlboro . I...

I had one of those marked for Marlboro .
I think the downtube stickers were Fuji,
but the headbadge was Marlboro.
Marlboro Adventure Team- What a marketing concept .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-12, 07:58 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Another beautiful Klein !

Another beautiful Klein !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-12, 06:26 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

I finally found a Passage touring bike from 1987...

I finally found a Passage touring bike from 1987 in my size . Columbus steel, good geometry, smooth ride . My only bike right now ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-12, 07:47 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Fantastic ! I had one in that size , once . ...

Fantastic !
I had one in that size , once .
Problem was , I'm not that size .
Great bike for riding .
One of the misunderestimated Schwinns .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-12, 04:14 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Vanvanj , that's a neat bike. I had to swap a...

Vanvanj , that's a neat bike. I had to swap a Raleigh Sprite for mine ,and it had rust on the top tube . Great rider for a tallguybike .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-12, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

That's a real nice looking Fuji . Grand Tourer ?

That's a real nice looking Fuji . Grand Tourer ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-12, 04:16 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Grant Petersen - Go.

Grant Petersen -

Go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-12, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

I spent 15$ at the Route 66 garage sale at...

I spent 15$ at the Route 66 garage sale at Normal, and got a Ross Mt Rshmore and a Bag o' Derailleurs . At Towanda , I got a Schwinn Criss Cross for parts , esp.the trekking bar, and was almost given...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-12, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Police auctions , especially if you have a sense...

Police auctions , especially if you have a sense of humor. Watch everybody bid up the Nexts and Huffys . You can get nice lugged Schwinns and Raleighs and Treks pretty cheap, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-12, 04:33 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Makes one wonder how a Favorit got to Thunder Bay...

Makes one wonder how a Favorit got to Thunder Bay , must have been an epic journey .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-12, 05:43 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Nicely re-cycled

Nicely re-cycled
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-12, 06:08 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Some places have dumps , where people leave...

Some places have dumps , where people leave things . Other have landfills, where waste is buried . I would think recycling companies would get ahold of things like bikes before they were buried .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-12, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Getting into the church sale season soon here as...

Getting into the church sale season soon here as well ,
can't wait to see what's out there .
I did score a copy of "The Bicycle Wheel" by Jobst Brandt
at my own parish book sale .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-12, 06:21 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Nice touring setup on the peugeot . Who made the...

Nice touring setup on the peugeot . Who made the panniers ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-12, 05:01 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Clutter ? What Clutter? Oh, the NBOs (Non Bike...

Clutter ? What Clutter? Oh, the NBOs (Non Bike Objects)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 05:41 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Beautiful Moulton find . Has the suspension...

Beautiful Moulton find . Has the suspension survived the intervening years ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-12, 05:05 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Yellow bartape kind of goes with the yellow tires...

Yellow bartape kind of goes with the yellow tires .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Thank you, Chris- I may have to rid myself of...

Thank you, Chris-
I may have to rid myself of the stem shifting.
I'll probably post a thread when I start restoring.
By the way, there was a cheap (empty) champagne bottle
in that fencepost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-11, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

229389 I found this 1977 Fuji Grand Tourer frame...

229389 I found this 1977 Fuji Grand Tourer frame in a local flippers junk pile, frame only. I swapped him a few frames and components for it. Before I repaint it this spring, I took it out for a spin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-11, 06:26 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,498
Posted By Gravity Aided

Those Criss Crosses are nice bikes . Had a couple...

Those Criss Crosses are nice bikes . Had a couple myself, and they would have been great for cyclocross .
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