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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,238,486
Posted By truckface

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-17, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1,806
Views: 238,044
Posted By truckface

ISO: - 120mm fixed/fixed 36h hub. Something...

ISO:
- 120mm fixed/fixed 36h hub. Something mechanically sound and decent looking. For a 1980 Bob Jackson with Campy Record, but open to whatever.

- Avocet "Touring I" saddle

Have:
Lots of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-16, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

Definitely interested in all of the above! Could...

Definitely interested in all of the above! Could you snap a few pics and PM them my way?? Thanks so much!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

ISO: Suntour power ratchet thumb shifters with...

ISO:
Suntour power ratchet thumb shifters with the black covers (Have a set of barcons to trade)
Black Deore 4-finger MTB levers, or something like that
Silver Paul canti levers, or a nice-ish set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-16, 08:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,238,486
Posted By truckface

It could stand to lose about a foot and a half of...

It could stand to lose about a foot and a half of cable/housing too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-15, 01:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,037
Posted By truckface

Thanks, and yes! When I had the couplers added I...

Thanks, and yes! When I had the couplers added I decided to go crazy and move the canti posts too. No regrets!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-15, 01:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,037
Posted By truckface

Rudi, that bike is looking beautiful! Really...

Rudi, that bike is looking beautiful! Really nicely done. I need to figure out a better lighting situation for mine too. It usually has a bar bag and just lowriders up front, no platform to mount a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-15, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,134
Posted By truckface

Moped clutch cables have same hammerhead ends and...

Moped clutch cables have same hammerhead ends and seem to be the same gauge. That's what I've been using on my old Stumpjumper.

http://i.imgur.com/q7KnDr0l.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-07-15, 07:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,908
Posted By truckface

I think these were Columbus? (edit: Columbus...

I think these were Columbus? (edit: Columbus Tenax, apptly)

https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/5011459307.html

http://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_bQ2aifNAEWw_600x450.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-15, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27,986
Views: 4,561,019
Posted By truckface

I posted a handful of photos in another thread...

I posted a handful of photos in another thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/841919-lambert-competition-2.html#post17499557), but figured folks hanging out here would be interested in it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-15, 08:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,549
Posted By truckface

In my defense, I got this frame from Mark in the...

In my defense, I got this frame from Mark in the fall, not during his initial facilitation. It took me longer to put everything together than I expected, but not 2+ years. : )

I really enjoy how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-15, 08:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,549
Posted By truckface

Thanks! I probably thought about it more than I...

Thanks! I probably thought about it more than I should have, given how long it took me... : )

Went with a 5sp modern Sturmey in the rear, mainly because I wanted a bar-end shifter. The front is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-15, 04:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,549
Posted By truckface

Finally finished this up and took some photos!...

Finally finished this up and took some photos! Huge thanks to mparker326 for the frame, Chris_in_Miami for his advice, and JohnDThompson for the "telephone dial" Lambert chainring.

I tried to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-15, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,624
Posted By truckface

What's wrong with that? :) ...

What's wrong with that? :)

http://i.imgur.com/gGoZ3vvh.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-14, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

Still need a handful of things to finish up this...

Still need a handful of things to finish up this beauty (http://i.imgur.com/QNkOKVV.jpg). Would love any help you can give!

ISO:

- 36h high flange front hub in shiny-ish condition. Trying to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9,060
Views: 3,142,346
Posted By truckface

Ha. Yeah, I definitely need to be more aware....

Ha. Yeah, I definitely need to be more aware. Actually clipped a mirror slightly this morning, but the car was parked in the bike lane so I figured it deserved it. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9,060
Views: 3,142,346
Posted By truckface

Hey thanks! Though true credit should go to...

Hey thanks! Though true credit should go to Sinyard and Neenan, I suppose.

I've never ridden bars like these, but they are pretty enjoyable. The original grips tore when I pulled them off, so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-14, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9,060
Views: 3,142,346
Posted By truckface

Thanks, Velocivixen! This is actually my first...

Thanks, Velocivixen! This is actually my first ever MTB, so I'm not sure how it compares to other MTBs, but it rides a lot like a laid back tourer that's especially nimble. The ride's cushier than I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-14, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9,060
Views: 3,142,346
Posted By truckface

My newly acquired and overhauled '82 Stumpjumper....

My newly acquired and overhauled '82 Stumpjumper. So much fun to ride.

Everything but the saddle and rear wheel are original, as far as I can tell. It even came with the original tires, which had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-14, 10:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,490
Posted By truckface

Not sure why this zombie thread got revived, but...

Not sure why this zombie thread got revived, but I appreciate this insight. This is the only pronunciation I've heard that actually sounds Japanese, so I'm just gonna assume it's correct. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-14, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 677,145
Posted By truckface

That looks really fun! One day I'll have an...

That looks really fun! One day I'll have an orange bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 677,145
Posted By truckface

Aww thanks! The story behind it isn't *all* that...

Aww thanks! The story behind it isn't *all* that interesting, but here goes...

My beloved '83 Expedition got stolen in February, and I ended up getting a better-than-expected renters insurance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-14, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 677,145
Posted By truckface

My S&S-coupled 650B 720. Put the decals on over...

My S&S-coupled 650B 720. Put the decals on over the weekend, and now hunting for racks and panniers. Black SKS fenders are on their way.

http://i.imgur.com/2Vyz7nt.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-14, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

ISO: Pre-1984 Trek headbadge (ideally one that...

ISO: Pre-1984 Trek headbadge (ideally one that tapes on instead of screws). Like this:

http://i.imgur.com/43mRC4j.jpg

Have: 1984 headbadge (http://i.imgur.com/XccgBeal.jpg), other random bits n...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

ISO: 8 speed shimano-friendly cassette for...

ISO: 8 speed shimano-friendly cassette for touring. Something in the 12-34t range. I'd order the Rivendell one (http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/csird8.htm) but they're out of stock.

Have: Buncha...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-14, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

ISO: 650B touring wheelset. Something solid but...

ISO: 650B touring wheelset. Something solid but not extravagant. 36h or 40h. Open to either freehub or freewheel.

Have:

- 700C wheels off an '83 Expedition: Specialized hubs laced to Super...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-14, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

Thanks Robbie, but I think I need something a...

Thanks Robbie, but I think I need something a little wider. I love the Avocet Touring I/II saddles. My favorite one was on the bike that I had stolen 2 weeks ago. :(

Thanks again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-14, 03:18 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

I've got one of those Hecho en Mexico Unicanitor...

I've got one of those Hecho en Mexico Unicanitor clones. Probably in just the right state of rough for you. Here's the only photo I have of it on hand (http://i.imgur.com/NHXNr.jpg), but if you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-14, 09:16 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

ISO: 2 vintage touring saddles. Avocet/Vetta/Etc....

ISO: 2 vintage touring saddles. Avocet/Vetta/Etc. Looking for 1 men's and 1 women's, so if you're holding an Avocet WII or Lady Turbo let me know.

Have: This not-C&V saddle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

That would be amazing. Thanks for checking!

That would be amazing. Thanks for checking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-13, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

Those were two unrelated thoughts, just thought...

Those were two unrelated thoughts, just thought I'd combine them into one post. I'm happy to send you the spoke protector for nothing. The ISO was for everyone else reading this thread. : )
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-13, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

I've got one I can send you. You can keep your...

I've got one I can send you. You can keep your Huret one too. :) PM me your address.

ISO: Suntour downtube cable stop. Clamp-on. Like this:

http://i.imgur.com/S3EiArH.jpg

Picked up a set of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-13, 07:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,238,486
Posted By truckface

Any guesses what model this is? Hard to tell...

Any guesses what model this is? Hard to tell based on the photos, but I'm no Mercier expert.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

Trying to avoid buying two pairs of fenders to...

Trying to avoid buying two pairs of fenders to get the needed sizes for this (http://i.imgur.com/pWPi18X.jpg). So I'm hoping someone has a couple orphans...

ISO:

1 black 26" SKS (or similar)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-13, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,817
Posted By truckface

Terry is still in business, you know... ...

Terry is still in business, you know...

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Accessories/tires-tubes-1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8,807
Views: 1,126,502
Posted By truckface

And here's a shot of the actual panniers. (Still...

And here's a shot of the actual panniers. (Still working on getting the rear fender sorted...)

http://i.imgur.com/Cpc2oZf.jpg?1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8,807
Views: 1,126,502
Posted By truckface

My latest set of ebay'd Eclipse panniers arrived....

My latest set of ebay'd Eclipse panniers arrived. Found this in the inner lining:

http://distilleryimage8.ak.instagram.com/95da98ee1af411e38f8522000a1fb838_7.jpg

There were 4 individually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-13, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 383,874
Posted By truckface

Don't worry - I don't plan on relegating it to...

Don't worry - I don't plan on relegating it to *strictly* commuter duty. I mainly just want an excuse to ride it more often. :) I got it for touring, but an '83 Expedition came into my life this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 383,874
Posted By truckface

Thanks! Definitely still a work in progress, but...

Thanks! Definitely still a work in progress, but I'm pretty excited about it.



Some great looking bikes - way to one-up a guy! :) Now tell us more about your Megamium score.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 383,874
Posted By truckface

Finally got around to converting my well-loved...

Finally got around to converting my well-loved Bob Jackson to 650B over the weekend, with wheels from @Catnap (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=128980) and tires from @whatwolf...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,757
Posted By truckface

I'm gonna go ahead and assume that's a sandwich...

I'm gonna go ahead and assume that's a sandwich under the Frejus's saddle. Freshly made, or NOS?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-13, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

ISO: Nice-ish 650b wheelset (for my Bob Jackson...

ISO:
Nice-ish 650b wheelset (for my Bob Jackson conversion). 36h preferred. To fit a 5 or 6 speed freewheel - or maybe internal gear?

Have:
Non-C&V 700c Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheelset

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

Hey Mike, saw this in the "pay it forward"...

Hey Mike, saw this in the "pay it forward" thread, in case you're up for a roadtrip to Ohio:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

ISO: 9s ultegra 6500 right brifter to complete a...

ISO: 9s ultegra 6500 right brifter to complete a groupset. Cosmetics not important.

Have: 9s Dura Ace right brifter, 44cm Cinelli Eubios bars, some skinny tires, probably some other things...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-13, 08:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,238,486
Posted By truckface

$250 Specialized Expedition. Go get it. ...

$250 Specialized Expedition. Go get it.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/bik/3961454045.html

http://images.craigslist.org/01515_ejik3zMCbmw_600x450.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-13, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

Yeah, mine now has SKS Longboard fenders, and I...

Yeah, mine now has SKS Longboard fenders, and I ended up putting Dia Compe inverse levers on the bars, as nothing else was giving me enough pull. Best of luck with your quest, Sir Mike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-13, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,785,874
Posted By truckface

Mine isn't up for grabs, I just wanted to say...

Mine isn't up for grabs, I just wanted to say that I support this endeavor. Have been really happy with mine, which turned into my daily commuter nearly 2 years ago now.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-13, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By truckface

http://files.doobybrain.com/wp-content/uploads/201...

http://files.doobybrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/trex-riding-a-bicycle.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-13, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By truckface

NOS '81 Centurions for sale in SF?

Came across this ad and figured somebody here might be interested. I have no affiliation with the seller.

Not sure how many they have, but sounds like they have a handful of 61cm new-in-box '83...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,533
Posted By truckface

Yep, that would indeed be the Transcontinental...

Yep, that would indeed be the Transcontinental model. Almost scored a shiny orange pair + rack on ebay a few months back, but got beaten by a few bucks in the last millisecond.



Awesome!...
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