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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,131
Posted By WOTWU

Beater trek to vintage car homage

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This is my beater trek elance 400 commuter bike turned 70s toyota...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-11-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,666
Posted By WOTWU

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Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-27-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,666
Posted By WOTWU

Show us your vintage bike that matches your vintage car

With summer downtime I've been working on painting my f/w commuter (a banged up black trek elance) to match my 70s Toyota Corona. Have others done this? Let's see your cool bike and car combos!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,099
Posted By WOTWU

Cool set up, awesome thanks!

Cool set up, awesome thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 02:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,099
Posted By WOTWU

92 xo2 tire clearance

I'm having a hard time figuring out whether 1.9 tires would fit on the 92 xo2 I've read the Japanese models can fit that width but unclear about the Taiwan model. Any pointers would be appreciated. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,318
Posted By WOTWU

I considered stacking a starnut but luckily found...

I considered stacking a starnut but luckily found a longer bolt at the hardware store. Crisis averted
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-22, 01:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,318
Posted By WOTWU

I'm having a similar issue on a fixed gear I...

I'm having a similar issue on a fixed gear I bought used. The previous owner cut the fork down to a nub and I have very little steerer to work with. I bought a high rise stem like one of the above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-22, 01:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

The reach and geo definitely is really aggressive...

The reach and geo definitely is really aggressive as I'm a shorter person (5'1 16in frame) I went with a road style quill stem and nitto mustache bars, but the reach hasn't really presented many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-22, 01:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

I went with some microshift thumbies. After...

I went with some microshift thumbies. After riding it a few seasons thinking I may go from nitto mustache bars to some old drops from my trek elance 86.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-20, 01:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

I really want to but every attempt to post a...

I really want to but every attempt to post a photo on any thread on this site is rejected. But the build is coming along! It's a slow process but it's coming together and I'm happy about it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

I'm open to friction considering most bar end...

I'm open to friction considering most bar end shifters are friction.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

I considered that but would the cage length or...

I considered that but would the cage length or swing be enough for the 40t cog?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

Out of my range. Also this Super Grizzly is...

Out of my range. Also this Super Grizzly is Japanese. Any other suggestions?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

Any recommended derailleurs for 9 speed 11-40t...

Any recommended derailleurs for 9 speed 11-40t cassette?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

As far as my use of the bike, I definitely want...

As far as my use of the bike, I definitely want to use it to its full potential. Hit some gravel, ride a couple centuries and bike to the mountains.

Also I'm considering Lauterwasser bars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

I only have the frame and fork. I don't have a...

I only have the frame and fork. I don't have a wheelset for this build yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 12:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,399
Posted By WOTWU

Bianchi Super Grizzly Build

I recently acquired an 86-87 lugged Bianchi Super Grizzly (frame and fork only) that I'd like to build up as an all rounder/gravel bike in a Rivendell-esque fashion. Are there lighter 26in wheels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-20, 12:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,605
Posted By WOTWU

Rat trap pass by Rene Herse are really nice.

Rat trap pass by Rene Herse are really nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,132,285
Posted By WOTWU

Thanks! It's a 400 with a double 1986 I believe....

Thanks! It's a 400 with a double 1986 I believe. So some changes have occurred since my last comment. The blue 400 I was working on I ended up upgrading to more of a racer and I also have one in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By WOTWU

This one was made in Austria, thanks for letting...

This one was made in Austria, thanks for letting me know the year! That's been a mystery as I haven't been able to reveal the engravings on the rear hub but the front says made in Italy.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By WOTWU

So I was able to knock out the crank and repack....

So I was able to knock out the crank and repack. That part is done. Now I'm doing something a little unusual but it should work. The bike previously had a grip shifter but I'm switching over to a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By WOTWU

This is really helpful, thank you!

This is really helpful, thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,087
Posted By WOTWU

This looks great. I purchased one in brown for my...

This looks great. I purchased one in brown for my trek elance commuter build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,132,285
Posted By WOTWU

I'm working on converting my trek elance 400 to a...

I'm working on converting my trek elance 400 to a touring bike. This version features Reynolds 531
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By WOTWU

All attempts to post photos from my library are...

All attempts to post photos from my library are met with an error message stating that I "can not post URLs." What URLs? These are files!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By WOTWU

Servicing Montgomery Ward 3 Speed

Hello,
I recently acquired a Montgomery Ward Shimano 3 speed bike. I know, it's low end but it's a fun around town bike that I wanted to service and gift to a friend.
It was pretty beat and quite...
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