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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,324
Posted By Jracer6

At least its a fixie angst now instead of the Emo...

At least its a fixie angst now instead of the Emo kids. At least were actually getting somewhere in society.

And my advice to the newcomer, regardless of the style of bike...go to the bookstore....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-09, 12:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,076
Posted By Jracer6

Maybe its just me, but that logo looks a little...

Maybe its just me, but that logo looks a little too familiar...

http://hicars.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ferrari_logo1.jpg
Ferrari anyone?

Beautiful bike. Im just surprised they used that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-09, 01:24 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,259
Posted By Jracer6

wow. nice bikes and some beautiful pictures. I...

wow. nice bikes and some beautiful pictures. I hope I can make future rides. Sounds like a great time was had by all.

If the weather prevails for another couple weeks I love to join one of your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-09, 11:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,303
Posted By Jracer6

but wheres the toolbox, work bench, space heater...

but wheres the toolbox, work bench, space heater and kegerator? I thought this was the living room. no?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By Jracer6

the more I look around it looks even more so like...

the more I look around it looks even more so like this one because the white paint on the fenders is the the same:

http://www.strandcruisers.com/schwinn/goodrich/bf_goodrich_built_by_schwinn.htm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By Jracer6

I'm not expert, but it certainly does look a lot...

I'm not expert, but it certainly does look a lot like my Schwinn Spitfire.

This picture is of a 20" one, but looks incredibly similar:

http://www.nostalgic.net/pictures/2195.htm


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,522
Posted By Jracer6

Here here. Im victim to that myself. Im 25, and...

Here here. Im victim to that myself. Im 25, and work at a restaurant at the mall because theres no job market in my area. I just finished school and its back to school I go to hopefully lead to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,543
Posted By Jracer6

wow. that hub polished up nicely. What did you...

wow. that hub polished up nicely. What did you use to get it to shine? Trying to get some ideas for my own resto project.

Are you going the oxalic acid route for rust removal or do you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-09, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By Jracer6

yeah apt. projects! woot woot. Oh how many times...

yeah apt. projects! woot woot. Oh how many times I've made a mess with my bike in my old apartment. Cardboard is your best friend. I recommend picking up some huge refrigerator boxes from best buy or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-09, 11:48 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,259
Posted By Jracer6

I live in Ann Arbor. I have a travel addiction...

I live in Ann Arbor. I have a travel addiction though and find every chance I can get to go out and find an adventure no matter the distance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-09, 11:23 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 10,259
Posted By Jracer6

wow. this sounds like a cool event. I wish I...

wow. this sounds like a cool event. I wish I could make it. I live in Michigan but would definitely be interested in future events. Plus my bike project probably won't be completed in time to make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-09, 11:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,451
Posted By Jracer6

so out of curiosity how long did it take some of...

so out of curiosity how long did it take some of the newbies to get the hang of friction shifting? Im just finishing up my project bike and its the first bike I've ever had with them. I've always...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-27-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,501
Posted By Jracer6

Thanks for all the links and info. I found one at...

Thanks for all the links and info. I found one at the recycle center in town today in really nice shape. Paint fully in tact, all original it looks for $100. Seemed like a reasonable price from first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-09, 09:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,704
Posted By Jracer6

^^ wow. I have some big shoes to fill. Makes me...

^^ wow. I have some big shoes to fill. Makes me feel small with my three bike collection. I can't seem to find as many project bikes as some of you guys do. At least not ones that don't involve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,704
Posted By Jracer6

regardless if its legit or not, you have to admit...

regardless if its legit or not, you have to admit its impressive in its own right. lol.

Imagine what the good a coop like the one in Edmonton could do if they got there hands on a collection like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-09, 05:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,704
Posted By Jracer6

I think someone might have a bike collecting problem...

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/bik/1437593584.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-09, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By Jracer6

brake help

So Ive been searching around for brakes for my 70's fuji tourer frame. I started by looking through the forums here first and looked around online and can't seem to find what Im looking for so Im...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 759
Posted By Jracer6

Just a word to the wise, Building bikes is really...

Just a word to the wise, Building bikes is really addicting.

I just started getting into bike building recently and started with just a frame. As many people have pointed out its not the cheapest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-09, 05:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,518
Posted By Jracer6

Reproducing a part like that can't be that hard....

Reproducing a part like that can't be that hard. We made plastic injection molds in high school tech class. Plastic molds were dirt cheap. Even buying the rubber would be pretty cheap.

I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1,628
Views: 246,569
Posted By Jracer6

[QUOTE=JunkYardBike;9869110]Frame builder's...

[QUOTE=JunkYardBike;9869110]Frame builder's special: I've got a late 70's Fuji somethingorother, fully chromed (I use that term loosely), that was involved in a front end crash, it seems. Would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-09, 10:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,120
Posted By Jracer6

Pin striping is incredible, but takes more...

Pin striping is incredible, but takes more patience than you could ever imagine. One shot works very well. I'm new to doing it on bikes, but i've dabbled with it on cars too and know many people that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,733
Posted By Jracer6

Good to know. The crank Im using is a 52/39...

Good to know. The crank Im using is a 52/39 Sugino Super Maxy twin chainring. And the bb shell is 70mm from what I can tell from measuring. The only bb I could find in 70mm with a square taper was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,733
Posted By Jracer6

sorry to thread jack, but if someone can help me...

sorry to thread jack, but if someone can help me out in this same realm:

is the asymetrical bb a common thing to most vintage bikes, or just certain manufacturers? Im builing my mid-70's fuji and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,484
Posted By Jracer6

Thanks craven. Its a mid 70's fuji and definitely...

Thanks craven. Its a mid 70's fuji and definitely has been built up before. But the shell is in immaculate condition and the threads look awesome. Just didn't know if there was anything specific I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,484
Posted By Jracer6

I just want to extend a huge thanks to all that...

I just want to extend a huge thanks to all that have submitted posts in this thread. I too am new to Bike Mechanics and installing a bottom bracket is next on my list of tasks for my project bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-09, 05:04 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,819
Posted By Jracer6

wow. pretty diverse array of opinions. But some...

wow. pretty diverse array of opinions. But some very interesting reading though too. So as a 24 year old "kid" its my turn.

Honestly, I think parenting is the name of the game in this debate. To...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,341
Posted By Jracer6

This kind of stuff is incredible. And exactly...

This kind of stuff is incredible. And exactly what Im trying to find in my area. Im searching out any co-ops and such where I can learn bike mechanics. Bike mechanics is very new to me and getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,987
Posted By Jracer6

http://www.madwhips.com/upload/images/orange_lambo...

http://www.madwhips.com/upload/images/orange_lamborghini_diablo_vt_6_0_se_1-568-426.jpg

lambos definitely came in orange
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,481
Posted By Jracer6

Round two, fight! The second one is stunning. I...

Round two, fight! The second one is stunning. I agree about the bars, but overall incredible looking bike. I hope you turn some heads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,080
Posted By Jracer6

Ripped muscles= +2pts. Nice bike= +5pts. Knowing...

Ripped muscles= +2pts. Nice bike= +5pts. Knowing the helmet cancels out the first two when attracting females = Priceless.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By Jracer6

Thanks. I'll be sure to check out some of the...

Thanks. I'll be sure to check out some of the local shops in my neighborhood that have been around forever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-09, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By Jracer6

I have to confess that I'm one of those kids....

I have to confess that I'm one of those kids. I've always had cruisers and my Haro Shredder bmx. My first "big kid" bike was my 21 speed Kona Mtn bike. But lately I've come across vintage road bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-09, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By Jracer6

derailleur hanger help

So Im building a mid 70's Fuji Special Tourer project bike. I've collected quite a few parts for it, but starting to gather some or the odds and ends and came to mounting the Suntour Superbe rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,080
Posted By Jracer6

In my town, girls riding in lycra is a bonus. Its...

In my town, girls riding in lycra is a bonus. Its more the cute girl weaving in and out of traffic and ducking in front of huge soccer mom driving SUV's that gets my attention. Something about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-09, 11:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,362
Posted By Jracer6

You can either continually polish it, which can...

You can either continually polish it, which can be a never ending process. Or you can clearcoat over it. Once you have it to a shine your satisfied, forgo the polish to keep the shine, and purchase...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,362
Posted By Jracer6

If your're looking to have the chrome look and...

If your're looking to have the chrome look and don't mind doing the work yourself to save some money, Id suggest polishing an ordinary frame. Its very time intensive, but all you really need is some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By Jracer6

$787 bid now. Wow! That seems insane to me. maybe...

$787 bid now. Wow! That seems insane to me. maybe Im the only one here that thinks so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,628
Views: 246,569
Posted By Jracer6

any word on the dia compe brakeset? very...

any word on the dia compe brakeset?

very interested. Tryed PM'ing mazdaspeed and got no response.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-09, 12:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,006
Posted By Jracer6

where were you when I was 12? lol. Im 24 now,...

where were you when I was 12? lol. Im 24 now, and wish I had someone to show me the ropes. I picked up a '75 fuji frame as a project to learn how to put bikes together. Ive been riding mtn bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,217
Posted By Jracer6

Wow! Thanks for the link! I've been trying to...

Wow! Thanks for the link! I've been trying to find more information about the Special Tourer Frame I picked up recently. Was very hard to find anything up until now. Totally didn't know it was only...
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