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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-17, 06:00 PM
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Posted By anixi

slap some fenders on that and you'll be ready for...

slap some fenders on that and you'll be ready for Spokane's potholes! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

Very clean. I like it, especially the...

Very clean. I like it, especially the functionality added...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-15, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

Far superior to the hard-rock, IMO. You can't go...

Far superior to the hard-rock, IMO. You can't go wrong with a quality frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-15, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

I need one of these cx handlebars. Do you know of...

I need one of these cx handlebars. Do you know of any low-cost examples?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-14, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

Dear caveman, I have no idea what you mean....

Dear caveman,
I have no idea what you mean. AFAIK there is no such thing as "700c x 27inch".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-14, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

lotek, that's one beautifully done conversion! I...

lotek, that's one beautifully done conversion! I love how the fenders look totally natural!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

^ check this out:...

^ check this out: http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/880325-campagnolo-euclid-groupo.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-14, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

^Looking good, Bo!

^Looking good, Bo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-14, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

^ Am I seeing things or is there a baby's doll...

^
Am I seeing things or is there a baby's doll up in the tree trunk, behind the bike?!?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-14, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Stumpjumpers are certainly not junk! I have one...

Stumpjumpers are certainly not junk! I have one and it's great for all-around use, even some hard-pack dirt trails with 700X32c wheel/tire combination. I love my Stumpy! If you are going to convert...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-14, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

i*jg, Is that a Brooks leather saddle? Nice...

i*jg,
Is that a Brooks leather saddle?
Nice build, like everything about it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-14, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

^Very nice! Although, you could probably use a...

^Very nice! Although, you could probably use a larger frame. You might consider trading the frame for larger here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-14, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

^What an intrepid looking crew!

^What an intrepid looking crew!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Yeah, if you in future want to re-sell, the paint...

Yeah, if you in future want to re-sell, the paint is probably the top priority thing a collector will look at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Hey Bo, it looks like there isn't an inexpensive...

Hey Bo, it looks like there isn't an inexpensive way to get the bike under 30lbs. Too bad, that would be a killer bike if it were around 25lbs!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-14, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

Resistance is futile, prepare to be assimilated...

Resistance is futile, prepare to be assimilated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

One option would be to replace the springs (if it...

One option would be to replace the springs (if it has them) with the highest rating. That way you only get compression when you have a very heavy rider, or, no compression at all with someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-13, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Picts? ...

Picts?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02paccANYag
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-13, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

^You can tell right away that the 18" frame is...

^You can tell right away that the 18" frame is too small for you. Have you considered converting to 700c wheels?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

^I'd have to say it's hard to ignore this degree...

^I'd have to say it's hard to ignore this degree of cross-chaining!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Yeah, I would definitely change out the...

Yeah, I would definitely change out the velociraptors for something more gravel/hardpack friendly. I've got some Serfas Drifter 2.0 on my 26" wheels. They're a great compromise of high pressure,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

^Man, those tires are beefy too!

^Man, those tires are beefy too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-13, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7,515
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Posted By anixi

^Looks pretty cool, aside from the "frankenbike"...

^Looks pretty cool, aside from the "frankenbike" combinations: turkey levers, side-pull AND v-brake
I'd put a kick-stand on it, btw... that would make it a great errand bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-13, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

I really don't mean to bust your chops. I've...

I really don't mean to bust your chops. I've become more of a "rivendell" rider since entering my 6th decade.
-riding in the drops give me more leverage on the brakes
-riding in the drops is more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-13, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

I love it! That is so cool, very awe inspiring!

I love it! That is so cool, very awe inspiring!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

I suppose you should be happier with a beach...

I suppose you should be happier with a beach cruiser. Save the real riding for those who would rather go faster than a fast walking pace! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-13, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

The Gryphon at 7.5 lbs frame/fork is a little...

The Gryphon at 7.5 lbs frame/fork is a little heavy for racing though. BTW, it's nearly identical in weight to the Fargo, which more people own as well as reviews out there. There is a Fargo2 coming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

They're not vintage, but, you can get a brand new...

They're not vintage, but, you can get a brand new Salsa Fargo 29er set up that way from the manufacturer. It's a very light all-arounder with 2.4 inch tires, like having suspension built in without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

I hate to admit it, but, I just bent the alloy...

I hate to admit it, but, I just bent the alloy clamp a bit to allow for the curves...living dangerously?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

No, that would've led to the brake mounting bolt...

No, that would've led to the brake mounting bolt ovalizing the bridge holes, according to the expert. He brazed the recessed fitting on there and it works without any worries.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Yes, the rear needed a 63mm reach, the Tektro...

Yes, the rear needed a 63mm reach, the Tektro 559:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

It doesn't seem tippy at all. I never considered...

It doesn't seem tippy at all. I never considered the BB height and didn't measure, so I have no empirical data. I like how it handles twisty single track, even though it is a different feel from my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Yeah, you're right. I knew it had a "one" in the...

Yeah, you're right. I knew it had a "one" in the year! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-13, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

It's a Campy Mirage 8-speed brifter, with a...

It's a Campy Mirage 8-speed brifter, with a 6-speed freewheel. It works really well, despite losing 2 clicks. I believe the freewheel is a 14/28, which, with a triple crankset, works just fine on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-13, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Sorry, I'm keeping this one. BTW, your good buddy...

Sorry, I'm keeping this one. BTW, your good buddy BO made the same mistake:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/06/president-obama-internets_n_891781.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-13, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Thanks! I believe that it's a 1981. The wheels...

Thanks!
I believe that it's a 1981. The wheels are off of a 700c hybrid, nothing special, but, they're lighter than my low-end Shimano road wheels. The side-pulls are because the frame is designed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Thanks! I'm hoping you convert that Peugeot frame...

Thanks! I'm hoping you convert that Peugeot frame likewise. Or am I off-base here?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Here's my Stumpy conversion, weighs 25-1/2 lbs as...

Here's my Stumpy conversion, weighs 25-1/2 lbs as shown. If I had money to throw at it, it would be a lot lighter: lighter wheelset, brakes, shifters, crankset and Ti binder QR/fasteners/wheel QRs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

22" isn't that large actually. I've got one 23.5"...

22" isn't that large actually. I've got one 23.5" and the other is 24". The one I've actually decided to hang onto though is 20.5", the others are not only too tall, but, nearly 5lbs heavier than the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

^I like the concept! I just might do that on my...

^I like the concept! I just might do that on my old conversion, save money on brifters (they're so expensive now).

I'm not sure on the thumbies positioning. Is there a better way to do that? I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-13, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Neat article!

Neat article!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-13, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

I just scored a banged up early 90's Stumpjumper....

I just scored a banged up early 90's Stumpjumper. It's a 20-inch, with a really bad ding in the top tube. As soon as I get it fixed (any recommendations?) I'll build it up and post it here. No before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-13, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

That is so obscene....

That is so obscene....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Exactly my problem also. The Fuji I ended up with...

Exactly my problem also. The Fuji I ended up with has a 24" frame, just perfect for my needs. Thanks for the links!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

^Dued, that CC5 is nice! That would've been a...

^Dued, that CC5 is nice! That would've been a killer gravel grinder, maybe with the fenders off and 700c wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

^If the Crisscross is PG then it's not worth...

^If the Crisscross is PG then it's not worth getting. I already have a Rincon. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-13, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

Speaking of Schwinns, there's a Criss-cross...

Speaking of Schwinns, there's a Criss-cross locally for sale, $50-obo. Tempting...

Schwinn Road Bike - $50 (Spokane Valley) ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-13, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

^Now that looks green for SD!

^Now that looks green for SD!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-13, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

^Absolutely flaming gorgeous!

^Absolutely flaming gorgeous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,018
Posted By anixi

^Here's an idea: get a canti brake pad...

^Here's an idea: get a canti brake pad recommendation. I'm sure there are fine pads out there that will come close to doubling the braking power of the stock ones.
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