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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-14, 08:33 PM
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Posted By MikesChevelle

Still a work in progress, by took my first little...

Still a work in progress, by took my first little stroll with the new seat tonight, now I understand why they cost so much........ Just need to get the appropriate seat bag and matching handlebar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

Your best bet would be friction barcons

Your best bet would be friction barcons
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-14, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

To high? The bike has a bit more reach than...

To high?

The bike has a bit more reach than what fits me to up they came :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

Finally got my rigid fork in................. ...

Finally got my rigid fork in.................

http://i58.tinypic.com/202jax.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-14, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

Once I get me new rigid fork an extra half inch...

Once I get me new rigid fork an extra half inch of threads cut, it will be rigid, the seat is oh so nice though
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

New Saddle, but need to get the correct seat post...

New Saddle, but need to get the correct seat post from the Co-Op, not made for non integrated posts.

http://i59.tinypic.com/259xzpz.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-14, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

Got all the cables ran, just have to tweak the FD...

Got all the cables ran, just have to tweak the FD a little to get better shifting, and Im still waiting for my new seat and some other touring like accessories.......and the right size rigid fork :)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-14, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Well I just noticed a few spacers on my headset,...

Well I just noticed a few spacers on my headset, Ill take them off and see how much that allows me, 16cm may still be to small though, thanks for measuring
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-14, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Just waiting on the new cables and housing and...

Just waiting on the new cables and housing and all should be done on wednesday..................going to ride the stock for now until the right one comes along............and save up for hammered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

17.5 cm hoping to find a chrome one if I can too

17.5 cm hoping to find a chrome one if I can too
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

Thanks for the heads up

Thanks for the heads up
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-14, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

Getting close gonna hit up a few other bike shops...

Getting close gonna hit up a few other bike shops for a fork tomorrow, then the assembly starts. Thinking brown saddle and bar tape**********

If I cant find a threaded fork in what I need, I know where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

I thought about that but I think I like the...

I thought about that but I think I like the survivor look
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Thanks for the find Chris

Thanks for the find Chris
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

I have that on my watch list but am hoping to...

I have that on my watch list but am hoping to find one for less. I may run the stock fork for a bit until one of the local co ops gets one in......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Thats a 1 inch and I need a 1 1/8

Thats a 1 inch and I need a 1 1/8
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

As you can see, there are a few spots where the...

As you can see, there are a few spots where the original silver still shows around the decals, ill hand paint those spots to fill in tonight
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Thanks, I opted to keep what is left on the...

Thanks, I opted to keep what is left on the decals because all I could find for repops were like 60 bucks.........but I am happy with how it came out........time to clear coat and get it back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-14, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By MikesChevelle

Got the first few coats of paint down...

Got the first few coats of paint down tonight............took me HOURS to tape off what was left of the original decals on the bike, the pictures dont really show the finish well, but its a textured...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-14, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

I may hold out for bit and ride the stock fork...

I may hold out for bit and ride the stock fork until I can score a deal on a chrome fork
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-14, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Good news - That Dura-Ace set up IS still...

Good news - That Dura-Ace set up IS still available---- Never heard back but he emailed me today, going to pick up tonight !!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-14, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Nice /\

Nice /\
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-14, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Ok a few things. I took a few hours and masked...

Ok a few things. I took a few hours and masked off the decals, even cut around the damage to them to preserve the "worn look" I bought a can of "Hammered Pewter" enamel and clear enamel. So it will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-14, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

its not terrible but it definitely has a bunch of...

its not terrible but it definitely has a bunch of nicks and scratches......... Im not one to worry about resale this time around :)

I just want something different more than anything

What does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Ill be tearing down and most likely painting the...

Ill be tearing down and most likely painting the StumpJumper tonight, just not sure what color to use, leaning towards a dark brownish orange
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Always had the bug, just was missing the time to...

Always had the bug, just was missing the time to put into it. A cross country move and starting all over will do that :)

Luckily we live in an apartment so I cant have more than one bike at a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-14, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

This thing is sweet VINTAGE SCHWINN HIGH...

This thing is sweet

VINTAGE SCHWINN HIGH SIERRA SUPER NICE (http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/4535612068.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

They had a chrome fork that Im pretty sure would...

They had a chrome fork that Im pretty sure would work that I was diggin. I t was a little over 18cm of steer tube length so I just figure a spacer or two up top will be good.................now what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Oh they have tons of parts in almost every kind...

Oh they have tons of parts in almost every kind you'd want....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

My local used parts place had some barcons in a...

My local used parts place had some barcons in a bin, will any non shimano work with my 3x7 xt group on my stump jumper ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-14, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Ha, well thats news to me, dang that throws a...

Ha, well thats news to me, dang that throws a wrench in the build............
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-14, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Anyone have pics of their drop conversion where...

Anyone have pics of their drop conversion where they left the mountain bike style shifter up top with the brake handles????
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-14, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Well that set of Dura-Ace is gone.........bummer ...

Well that set of Dura-Ace is gone.........bummer

So I am thinking of keeping the XT shifter/brake handle combo that is on the bike and just transfering them to drop bars up top, Im sure that will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-14, 11:07 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Would I need anything more that the bars and...

Would I need anything more that the bars and what's attached to them? Wanna see if he will piece out what I need or should I buy it and sell the rest
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Measured it, top to bottom was 17.5 cm if that...

Measured it, top to bottom was 17.5 cm if that sounds like I did it right :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Is this worth picking up for my project?? ...

Is this worth picking up for my project??

Shimano Dura-ace 7700 9-sp group from cross bike (http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/4462412148.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Ill measure and get back to you on that Miyata

Ill measure and get back to you on that Miyata
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

thinking about hammered fenders too

thinking about hammered fenders too
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Pardon my new-ness, but does that mean my stem is...

Pardon my new-ness, but does that mean my stem is a 25.4 then???

How are the angle adjustable kind? I think I am going with a black stem, bars and tape, black seat stem and seat. About the only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-14, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Isnt he in SLC, Im up in Boise about 8 hrs...

Isnt he in SLC, Im up in Boise about 8 hrs away..........

The wheels are thin, dont see how they could accommodate regular mtn bike tires, it has some thinner commuter road tires, which is exactly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Well I picked her up for $60 and road her 7 miles...

Well I picked her up for $60 and road her 7 miles home. Rides good, just need to get the fork swapped and different bar/stem combo, way to much forward reach and needs to be a little taller......
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-14, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

i guess this Stumpy will e good motivation for me...

i guess this Stumpy will e good motivation for me :)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-14, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

My only downside is there is no mounting spots...

My only downside is there is no mounting spots above the rear brake caliper for a rear rack
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Those cant be stock wheels can they???

Those cant be stock wheels can they???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-14, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Thanks for the info Neo, may have to talk to you...

Thanks for the info Neo, may have to talk to you about the rigid fork you have :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

Here a few close ups of the Stumpy ...

Here a few close ups of the Stumpy

http://i59.tinypic.com/2hf3ujc.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/2ir0p55.jpg

http://i59.tinypic.com/351ft38.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/m9ycs1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

No complaints here, your wisdom is most welcome...

No complaints here, your wisdom is most welcome to me :)

I am waiting for a few close ups on that stumpjumper

I am also looking at this too as a back up plan........

Specialized Hardrock 19...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

I am in talks with the Stumpjumper guy but what...

I am in talks with the Stumpjumper guy but what are your thoughts about this

Classic Bridgestone CB 2 (http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/4521214249.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

I really want this one but it is out of my price...

I really want this one but it is out of my price range..........so it sounds like the stunmp is my best option so far

http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/4524674106.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-14, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,222
Posted By MikesChevelle

What about the Rock Hopper and Hardrock series? ...

What about the Rock Hopper and Hardrock series?

Specialized Classic (http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/4509834012.html)

Specialized Rockhopper (http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/4510932576.html)
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