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06-29-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 138,537
Posted By ryansu

about the only vintage info I found was this...

about the only vintage info I found was this https://univegacatalogs.wordpress.com/
11-09-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 35,628
Posted By ryansu

Thanks Man I plan to be back riding vintage steel...

Thanks Man I plan to be back riding vintage steel in 2021!
11-09-20, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,800
Posted By ryansu

Per your question on the front brake cable...

Per your question on the front brake cable routing here is a picture of the front reflector holder with the cable stop/adjulster
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10-16-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,457
Posted By ryansu

I went out of my way to pick this up, The paint...

I went out of my way to pick this up, The paint is beat up, the original Deore thumbies were replaced by Sunrace. I had been hoping for Deore XT but it was all standard Deore. The good news is it was...
10-12-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By ryansu

The important stuff - does it fit? how does it...

The important stuff - does it fit? how does it ride? good luck with the seat post
10-11-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,680
Posted By ryansu

Cleaned up all 4 bearings on the Shogun Prairie...

Cleaned up all 4 bearings on the Shogun Prairie breaker and mounted new tires so I can do a combo of clunker/coffeeneuring challenge
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10-09-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,476
Posted By ryansu

+1 pm Trek 420 I was able to get 700 x 32 on an...

+1 pm Trek 420 I was able to get 700 x 32 on an 85 frame with room to spare,
10-09-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,538
Posted By ryansu

nice find, Miyata and Shimano tri color - very...

nice find, Miyata and Shimano tri color - very nice and I agree with the clubman loose the awful "comfort" saddle :lol:
10-09-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 35,628
Posted By ryansu

I decided for my second Clunker this year to have...

I decided for my second Clunker this year to have a theme - Combo Challenge! This Saturday the annual Coffeenuring (https://chasingmailboxes.com/category/coffeeneuring/)challenge kicks off so I am...
10-05-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,068
Posted By ryansu

OP One suggestion is to make sure your LBS knows...

OP One suggestion is to make sure your LBS knows Vintage bikes - you may already know this, I am blessed to have a couple C&V friendly shops in my area for stuff I can't deal with myself. Some...
10-05-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,800
Posted By ryansu

Thanks for the endorsements I have a set of the...

Thanks for the endorsements I have a set of the Maxxis DTH order
10-04-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,840
Posted By ryansu

Back in 2008 when gas hit $5 a gallon in much of...

Back in 2008 when gas hit $5 a gallon in much of the country old bikes came out of attics, basements, garages sheds etc. because people didn't want to spend $50 or more filling the tank if they could...
10-04-20, 02:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,840
Posted By ryansu

They work just fine and there are plenty of tire...

They work just fine and there are plenty of tire options - there is a whole thread on them - so I will turn the question around why switch? The only reason I really see is to get a bigger tire and...
10-03-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,800
Posted By ryansu

I have been looking for an old Rock Hopper to no...

I have been looking for an old Rock Hopper to no avail so far in my price range, components, size vector but I did have this Shogun Prairie Breaker I come up and for $50 with lugs, bullmoose bars,...
10-03-20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,341
Posted By ryansu

That longflap is sweet and cavernous OP, I have...

That longflap is sweet and cavernous OP, I have the smaller barley bag on my Nishiki,
...
10-03-20, 03:37 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,457
Posted By ryansu

In my search for an old RockHopper I came across...

In my search for an old RockHopper I came across this and couldn't pass it up, my size, $50, bullmoose bars, thumbies, biplane fork and I have never had a Shogun pass through my hands before....
10-01-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,237
Posted By ryansu

Moto GJ for $150 I would be all over this if it...

Moto GJ for $150 I would be all over this if it was my size appears to be a 25" frame
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/720446661852431
10-01-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,237
Posted By ryansu

Trek 520 Cirrus probably an 87 I just sold one of...

Trek 520 Cirrus probably an 87 I just sold one of these 531 main tubes smooth riding bike $240 appears nearly 100% stock...
09-29-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,846
Posted By ryansu

Agreed 52telecaster Peugeots too, the French...

Agreed 52telecaster Peugeots too, the French really had a knack for making a smooth riding frame regardless of material.
09-28-20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,846
Posted By ryansu

IMHO I would hold out for a nicer Moto I once...

IMHO I would hold out for a nicer Moto I once worked on a Mirage of that size, 23, and it fit like a glove so after I sold it I started looking for something nicer in the Motobecane line and finally...
09-26-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,502
Posted By ryansu

sheddle I have some mismatched SPDs a bit...

sheddle I have some mismatched SPDs a bit scurffy yours for the picking up (West Seattle) message if interested
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09-25-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,601
Posted By ryansu

Araya was standard equipment on Road and Mountain...

Araya was standard equipment on Road and Mountain bikes in the 70s and 80s I have always found them sturdy and dependable.
09-25-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,252
Posted By ryansu

When a I graduated college in (cough) 1986 my Dad...

When a I graduated college in (cough) 1986 my Dad gave me a set of craftsman tools the ones below get used on the regular in tinkering on bikes.
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09-25-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,174
Posted By ryansu

Sage advise ctak I have often overspent on a...

Sage advise ctak I have often overspent on a rebuild and wished I had ridden the bike more before filling my Amazon cart :lol: The clunker challenge has taught me some good lessons in that way.
09-25-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,502
Posted By ryansu

I sense in Seattle that the crazy market is...

I sense in Seattle that the crazy market is coming to an end, I see bikes staying listed for weeks at a time that in May were going like hot cakes. I actually delivered a bike I was selling this...
09-25-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,593
Posted By ryansu

Nice find OP. I think you need to shine the...

Nice find OP. I think you need to shine the bianchigirl lantern
09-25-20, 08:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,845
Posted By ryansu

I will add my voice to doing a repack of the 4...

I will add my voice to doing a repack of the 4 main bearings, new grease and bearings are cheap and its a pretty straight forward job just take it slow. I just use new bearing they are cheap and I...
09-24-20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By ryansu

some times the diameter is printed on the inside...

some times the diameter is printed on the inside of the FD clamp like so....

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1606x1122/img_e8625_e75a4c83daa68503bd4dd217c7f3b6473b361cb5.jpg
09-23-20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,430
Posted By ryansu

I don't host I go directly from my One Drive...

I don't host I go directly from my One Drive folder on my laptop
1. click on the picture Icon (upload) in the tool bar near the middle of the toolbar
2. from the dialog box choose browse your...
09-23-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 39,386
Posted By ryansu

jonny7 If it make you feel any better I have a...

jonny7 If it make you feel any better I have a recent CL purchase that I got home and discovered more issues than I had bargained for and I too decided on the part out path and I am close to...
Replies: 24
Views: 2,937
Posted By ryansu

You forgot the cool claw rear derailleur lol

You forgot the cool claw rear derailleur lol
09-23-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,319
Posted By ryansu

Beautiful Moto Mixte! I have found that when I am...

Beautiful Moto Mixte! I have found that when I am building mixte to just sell on I am not all that inspired but when I have built them for friends and family members I have really enjoyed the process
09-22-20, 06:21 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 138,537
Posted By ryansu

A early 90s Hybrid Via Montega I picked up for...

A early 90s Hybrid Via Montega I picked up for $40 needed a rear spoke and some shifting help but a nice deal. It was my clunker challenge bike. This is as found I have since updated cassette chain...
09-22-20, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,680
Posted By ryansu

Be careful SurferRosa late 80s Japanese tourers...

Be careful SurferRosa late 80s Japanese tourers will start you down a slippery slope ..... to more late 80s Japanese touring bikes. Nice 610
09-22-20, 05:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,842
Posted By ryansu

seems like you could use more rear...

seems like you could use more rear reflectors.....:D nice find
09-20-20, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,742
Posted By ryansu

I love the MKS Sneaker or RMX pedals and have...

I love the MKS Sneaker or RMX pedals and have them on 2 bikes I think black tape would be good - white is very tough to keep clean :D If you haven't removed pedals view this park tool video
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09-20-20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,818
Posted By ryansu

Had a black 79 912 with Shimano arabesque which I...

Had a black 79 912 with Shimano arabesque which I loved and was a great garage sale pick up, Love the Orange nice find!
09-20-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,523
Posted By ryansu

A hand held jack hammer from the rental place...

A hand held jack hammer from the rental place while the (ex) wife was out of town with the car. Compact but heavy!
09-20-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,551
Posted By ryansu

I have a Univega Hybrid up on CL, if it doesn't...

I have a Univega Hybrid up on CL, if it doesn't sell this week I am stealing flat bar gravel bike :D
09-15-20, 01:57 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 13,755
Posted By ryansu

I see a beaver in Seattle every time I look in...

I see a beaver in Seattle every time I look in the mirror..... Oregon State University class of 86 :D
...
09-14-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By ryansu

I look for fit first, then components and...

I look for fit first, then components and manufacturer. I used to look based on price and then it occurred to me that it takes just as much time to rehab an entry level bike as a mid level or higher...
09-13-20, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,160
Posted By ryansu

amazon sells seat post binder botls...

amazon sells seat post binder botls...
09-13-20, 07:14 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 13,755
Posted By ryansu

I was planning to ride all week and ended up only...

I was planning to ride all week and ended up only riding on Thursday when the AQI in Seattle was fair in the AM since then it has gone critical with very unhealthy readings every day. It sucks but I...
09-12-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,543
Posted By ryansu

I might suggest getting the bike back up and...

I might suggest getting the bike back up and running. replace what needs to be without going overboard, and then ride it, allot, does it fit, do you like it, does it put a smile on your face or do...
09-12-20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,341
Posted By ryansu

One of my favorites and the 600 series was the...

One of my favorites and the 600 series was the predecessor of today's Ultegra Had that group on my best garage sale find ever (79 Miyata 912) and the shifters are my avatar.
09-11-20, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 667
Posted By ryansu

FS Campy Ergo 8 spd shifter project with new hoods

These shifters came off a bike I was hoping to get up an running and sell. It had a campy 8 speed cassette on the rear wheel so I assume they are 8 speed ergos. I can find no model name or other...
09-11-20, 09:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,846
Posted By ryansu

I am fortunate to live by the Puget sound with...

I am fortunate to live by the Puget sound with views east to Seattle and west to the Olympic range and so that plays prominently in my shots...
09-10-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By ryansu

In Seattle that Hard Rock would go for over $100...

In Seattle that Hard Rock would go for over $100 right now, nice find, In fact I saw one last week in poor neglected shape listed for $75. Hope something in your size comes up.
09-09-20, 11:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,045
Posted By ryansu

I had an 86 in the Catalog blue and really liked...

I had an 86 in the Catalog blue and really liked it -economics forced a sale or I'd likely still have it. My theory is that Schwinn had paint from other models they needed to use up and/or ran out of...
09-09-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,150
Posted By ryansu

That's a farmers market cruiser for a lady of a...

That's a farmers market cruiser for a lady of a certain age, the basket will get filled with fresh flowers and the owner will refer to the bike as Princess Margaret (Monarch) much too nice for yard...
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