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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,731
Posted By tkamd73

Never liked the look of the barcon cables coming...

Never liked the look of the barcon cables coming off the bottom of the bars, so as a few others tried other routings on my Supercourse. I stuck with the 2nd one, not the best illustrative of pics,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,604
Posted By tkamd73

Ouch, sorry for your loss. Tim

Ouch, sorry for your loss.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 518
Posted By tkamd73

Gotta kick out of the Murray ad, the racer on the...

Gotta kick out of the Murray ad, the racer on the right, Brett Emery is the owner of two bike shops close to me. Bought all of my kids bikes from Emery’s cycles, nine total, and when my then 50 year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,195
Posted By tkamd73

Original Paint and decals on 82 Champione del...

Original Paint and decals on 82 Champione del Mondo frame. Fork not original, PO replaced fork after a crash, and continued to ride it, until advised otherwise by bike shop mech, who gave the frame...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,484
Posted By tkamd73

Not that tall, 6 ft 1, but I have a 36 in inseam....

Not that tall, 6 ft 1, but I have a 36 in inseam. The paint on that frame is outstanding, a bit surprised by the surface corrosion on some of the components, spokes and skewers mostly, considering...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,201
Posted By tkamd73

I could be wrong here, and please correct me if...

I could be wrong here, and please correct me if so, but isn’t that Trek frame one of those that was made of carbon tubes, glued into aluminum lugs? If so, why would one even consider building that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 686
Posted By tkamd73

It is one of these, a drilled 1” headset spacer,...

It is one of these, a drilled 1” headset spacer, apparently I bought the last one a couple of weeks ago.
Tim
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By tkamd73

Great article, I’ve got a 91 Waterford OS...

Great article, I’ve got a 91 Waterford OS Paramount, didn’t know they made a 26 version.
Tim
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-21-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By tkamd73

You did quite well I think, aside from the frame...

You did quite well I think, aside from the frame discrepancies, there was not a single component on that bike that matched the cataloged Champione del Mondo bikes from the early 80s.
Tim...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 718
Posted By tkamd73

More not so good, I don’t think that is a...

More not so good, I don’t think that is a Champione del Mondo from the early 80s. Just going by the lugs, bottom bracket and dropouts, they don’t seem match what’s in the 81 or 83 catalog, certainly...
Forum: For Sale
01-30-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By tkamd73

[ SOLD] Dura Ace SL 7700 dt Shift Levers

Set of slightly used SL 7700 dt 9 speed friction/ SIS shift levers. I bought these new last year, original box and instructions included. $100.00 USD plus shipping....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,463
Posted By tkamd73

I was able to get Marc Muller to sign my 91, OS...

I was able to get Marc Muller to sign my 91, OS 66cm frame, after the Waterford last ride this past June. He is on the right, his son is in the middle, and I’m the goof on the left.
Tim
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 12:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,796
Posted By tkamd73

I would prefer the Cyclone GT too, but only for...

I would prefer the Cyclone GT too, but only for the looks, the others work well too. It is quite a bit lighter, weight wise, if that matters to you.
Tim
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,758
Posted By tkamd73

Ride and wrench on the bikes I have, no new...

Ride and wrench on the bikes I have, no new projects! We’ll see how long that lasts.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,374
Posted By tkamd73

Zippo for 2023, but for the first time, in many...

Zippo for 2023, but for the first time, in many years, I didn’t add any bikes either. Not sure if I should rejoice, or just be sad yet.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,544
Posted By tkamd73

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77 TX900 on Bugline overpass, Sussex WI ( sorry for non-drive side photo)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,413
Posted By tkamd73

I dunno, I kind of favor the look of the Velocity...

I dunno, I kind of favor the look of the Velocity A23s on a vintage bike, I’ve been using them on all my builds, since my source of nos Campy 36h rims dried out. Not running tubeless though, and all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,544
Posted By tkamd73

Great shot, have kayaked under that bridge many...

Great shot, have kayaked under that bridge many times on layovers. Nice bike too.
Tim

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-19-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,190
Posted By tkamd73

Another 88 400 posted, looks like another bad day...

Another 88 400 posted, looks like another bad day at the factory, or that’s just the way Trek did it.
Tim
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,807
Posted By tkamd73

Actually no, even though it was a nos replacement...

Actually no, even though it was a nos replacement frame, that was never built up, the paint and decals were in bad shape, both flaking off in many places, possibly storage issues. The photo was taken...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,807
Posted By tkamd73

Wow, that’s a good deal, my size, and only a few...

Wow, that’s a good deal, my size, and only a few miles from me. Unfortunately I paid 100 dollars for just this part 2 years ago, so I already have one.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,886
Posted By tkamd73

This thread is a good reality check. Yup, I’m...

This thread is a good reality check. Yup, I’m still living in the land of the perpetually offended.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,886
Posted By tkamd73

Love Pearls before Swine, best strip since Bill...

Love Pearls before Swine, best strip since Bill Watterson retired.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,232
Posted By tkamd73

This 77 Trek TX900, was the most $$$ I’ve spent...

This 77 Trek TX900, was the most $$$ I’ve spent on a vintage bike, probably cause it’s one of the few bikes purchased whole, and ready to ride. Found it on eBay, it was nearby, so contacted the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 55,064
Posted By tkamd73

Guess I never added mine after looking through...

Guess I never added mine after looking through this thread.
Tim

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91...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,491
Posted By tkamd73

My wife has one of those, it’s her fast bike! ...

My wife has one of those, it’s her fast bike!
Tim


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,711
Posted By tkamd73

Well let’s see: ...

Well let’s see:

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This one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,204
Posted By tkamd73

Very Nice, those Suntour shift levers, in my...

Very Nice, those Suntour shift levers, in my opinion are the best downtube shifters, ever!
Tim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,095
Posted By tkamd73

I’ll 3rd isopropyl alcohol, pour some into the...

I’ll 3rd isopropyl alcohol, pour some into the grip, shake it around, dump it out, and slide it on. You got plenty of time to get it where you want it, but after it sits overnight, it’s on.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,280
Posted By tkamd73

Thanks for posting this, I found one of those...

Thanks for posting this, I found one of those frames sitting in El Paso on eBay a few years ago, built it up, and it’s as the article states.
Anyway, took it to the Waterford last ride this past...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,699
Posted By tkamd73

Thanks for the info, would never consider a boat...

Thanks for the info, would never consider a boat over 16ft without a rudder or skeg, as I do live on big water, and rough and windy is quite common. I’ve paddled boats with neither device, and can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,132
Posted By tkamd73

I bought my original Blackburn stand shortly...

I bought my original Blackburn stand shortly after buying my Supersport in late 85, saw it at my local bike shop, displayed with a Paramount clamped by the top tube. Bought a second bench mounted one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,081
Posted By tkamd73

Is that fork bent, and backwards! Tim

Is that fork bent, and backwards!
Tim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,101
Posted By tkamd73

I’m sure the OPs cobbled together stand works...

I’m sure the OPs cobbled together stand works great, I’d just make sure my tetanus booster was up to date.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 960
Posted By tkamd73

So rather than wait for tomorrow, you decided to...

So rather than wait for tomorrow, you decided to also pass the pins and needles to us, Thanks! Can’t wait for some pics, to include one of the inside of the tree house, before you start grabbing!😀...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,185
Posted By tkamd73

Great thread, and nothing to really add except a...

Great thread, and nothing to really add except a pic of my 85 670 with the Reynolds 531CS frame, that I redid. Pretty sure all the 85 600 series bikes were the same frames, just different components....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By tkamd73

Nice looking frame, plus it came with the drop...

Nice looking frame, plus it came with the drop bar option. If me, I’d probably get some new wheels built up with Velocity A23 rims, a more hill friendly freewheel, and put the drop bars back on. Have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,887
Posted By tkamd73

I now have 4, three have been posted in previous...

I now have 4, three have been posted in previous threads, this one is from a neighbor, who was given 3 bikes when he purchased a BMW, from an estate sale. He let me pick one, so I took this late...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,634
Posted By tkamd73

Looking at the bikes I’ve restored, and made...

Looking at the bikes I’ve restored, and made comfortable and suitable for me, at 1000 bucks, you got off cheap. Enjoy the hobby and your ride. Nice bike by the way!
Tim
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,699
Posted By tkamd73

I like doing both, bikes are more lower body,...

I like doing both, bikes are more lower body, kayaks more upper, and they kind of meet in the middle. I have almost as many kayaks as bikes, way less maintenance with kayaks though.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,234
Posted By tkamd73

Wow 11 year old thread back to life, but still...

Wow 11 year old thread back to life, but still good. All my bikes with down tube shifter work well, but my favorites, which has more to do with tactile feel, and looks are these 2.
Tim

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,744
Posted By tkamd73

A battery powered angle grinder from a big box...

A battery powered angle grinder from a big box store, you could always return it after you’re done. It’s LA no one would even notice. Nice bike, you could also leave a note for the owner, telling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,859
Posted By tkamd73

Regardless, very nice bike! Tim

Regardless, very nice bike!
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 611
Posted By tkamd73

Impressive knowledge of geography and history...

Impressive knowledge of geography and history SurerRosa.
Tim
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 541
Posted By tkamd73

60 years, 13 bikes, 4.6 years per bike. Tim

60 years, 13 bikes, 4.6 years per bike.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 757
Posted By tkamd73

, The Shriners have clowns that ride oddball...

,

The Shriners have clowns that ride oddball bikes in our local Memorial and 4th of July parades. I’m sure they do it in other places too, but obviously not yours! You really think I was calling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,763
Posted By tkamd73

I have bought numerous item from art-bikes, no...

I have bought numerous item from art-bikes, no issues what-so-ever, great seller, with a lot of great items. Beautiful frame, you will be pleased with your purchase.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,823
Posted By tkamd73

Milwaukee Bike Co frames were made by Waterford,...

Milwaukee Bike Co frames were made by Waterford, which is closed. Not available on Ben’s website for now. Hopefully they find another frame builder, although the draw for me, was the Waterford built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By tkamd73

Pretty happy with the professional on mine. Tim...

Pretty happy with the professional on mine.
Tim


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,583
Posted By tkamd73

Only have one bike with no water bottle mounts,...

Only have one bike with no water bottle mounts, didn’t like the bar or seat mounts, and didn’t want to mar the new paint with a metal band, so found this. The cage is from Velo Orange, or...
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