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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,279
Posted By tkm

I hear ya. I was going to chop the extra length...

I hear ya. I was going to chop the extra length off and grind them after I had the rack alignment down (and drilled accordingly) but I really wanted to just be done...especially if this frameset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 867
Posted By tkm

I'm still torn on paint vs powercoat on my...

I'm still torn on paint vs powercoat on my Schwinn project. I have a set of NOS waterslide decals so if I want to use them I have to go with paint.

How much did you pay for the powdercoat job, if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,279
Posted By tkm

Final prototype. For this bike it just may well...

Final prototype. For this bike it just may well be good enough. I was planning to make one out of SS, but I painted this one up and clear coated it and it turned out very decent. It's certainly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,279
Posted By tkm

Since it bugs me to no end to search for threads...

Since it bugs me to no end to search for threads like this and the OP doesn't post an update or wrap-up, I'll make this a two-part ending since I'm waiting 24 hours for the paint to harden on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,279
Posted By tkm

Pletscher customer service is on-point. Kudos to...

Pletscher customer service is on-point. Kudos to them for sending me these measurements on their adapter. Posting here in case anyone else has this question in the future.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,279
Posted By tkm

I know the rack is likely older than the bike,...

I know the rack is likely older than the bike, but the Pletscher is soooo cool looking with its polished aluminum (and very functional with the spring hinges to hold stuff down).

If I ever get a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 01:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,279
Posted By tkm

I needed to spool up the 3D printer for another...

I needed to spool up the 3D printer for another project tonight so I decided to make a quick and dirty rack mount while I was at it. If anything, it'll give me a template to work from once I make it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,279
Posted By tkm

Here's what I'm dealing with. I can fabricate...

Here's what I'm dealing with. I can fabricate something but I was hoping someone made some type of adjustable adapter that matched the rack. I don't want it to look like a hardware store back there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,527
Posted By tkm

Dude was sporting a man-bun and facial hair 40+...

Dude was sporting a man-bun and facial hair 40+ years before it was popular! So I'll give him a pass on the adjustable wrench, lol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,867
Posted By tkm

Of course. It's the folks who remember that era...

Of course. It's the folks who remember that era of bikes when growing up and now likely own them (or want to) again. Not to say that era bikes won't be loved by another generation when they grow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,133,202
Posted By tkm

I remember drooling over these while in college...

I remember drooling over these while in college but I was too broke to afford one. Maybe that's why I went a bit overboard when I found a frame worthy of fixing up.

'96 Trek 950 Singletrack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 01:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,867
Posted By tkm

Maybe if more companies still produced quality...

Maybe if more companies still produced quality steel bikes with good components it might attract a younger generation curious as to how they compare to vintage ones. But why sell a good steel bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,214
Posted By tkm

Yes, yes they are. Maybe it's just me getting...

Yes, yes they are. Maybe it's just me getting older but after 10 speed I stopped giving a crap because the parts started to become inferior to those they replaced all in the name of an extra speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,214
Posted By tkm

I bought one of those aluminum UPAN Bike silver...

I bought one of those aluminum UPAN Bike silver handlebars off Amazon for a cheap-ish project I was doing. I figured that a little paint remover would take the painted on lettering right off. Nope....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,288
Posted By tkm

Yeah, any digital Casio is great and they are...

Yeah, any digital Casio is great and they are cheap but still function fine and look fine. Some of the batteries last 10 years and by that time you'll be ready for another. Some styles haven't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,981
Posted By tkm

I have 27 x 1 3/8 tires on my 450. I'd need a...

I have 27 x 1 3/8 tires on my 450. I'd need a longer caliper reach than even 47-57mm if I went to 700c, but the space is certainly there for a 700x35 if I found a suitable brake caliper for it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 780,220
Posted By tkm

Mid 80's Nashbar "Terra XT" cro-mo frameset. This...

Mid 80's Nashbar "Terra XT" cro-mo frameset. This was possibly their TOTL frame as it had full Deerhead XT on it.

Measures 17.5" from center of BB to top of seat tube. It's in excellent condition,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By tkm

I think mystery solved then. Thank you. I...

I think mystery solved then. Thank you.

I might try to drill a hole in it for a pseudo number plate and if that looks dumb I'll just have it shaved off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 03:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,981
Posted By tkm

Raleigh sure used some interesting colors on...

Raleigh sure used some interesting colors on their Techniums. My '88 450 is that teal/green color similar to the fad that GM and Honda used on several of their cars from the late 80's to early 90's....
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