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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By polymorphself

OR, get yourself the decal but don't apply it....

OR, get yourself the decal but don't apply it. Then you know you can at any moment, and will be less likely to feel the need to :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By polymorphself

Awesome bike and I vote for leave the decal as is...

Awesome bike and I vote for leave the decal as is and go for clean/bling with patina. The two can be coupled! To me, missing decal bits are more charming and less distracting than say surface rust....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 60,290
Posted By polymorphself

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6371_85f347271e491faa41cb19a5a74e3cafaf22d2c4.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 60,290
Posted By polymorphself

Crazy to just give us this snippet.

Crazy to just give us this snippet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,336
Posted By polymorphself

Dia-Compe 981 is tried and true for 700c...

Dia-Compe 981 is tried and true for 700c conversions if you need another option.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,336
Posted By polymorphself

When I gave my response I was assuming 700c. I...

When I gave my response I was assuming 700c. I would be very surprised if 700x32 and fenders does not fit on this bike comfortably unless the geometry changed from 1987 to 1988 (and it may have,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,040
Posted By polymorphself

This thread may be of use to you:...

This thread may be of use to you: https://m.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?ispreloading=1&t=227038
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,336
Posted By polymorphself

Highly unlikely to fit 38s with fenders here. You...

Highly unlikely to fit 38s with fenders here. You will definitely be able to fit 32s and fenders, maybe 35.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 673,809
Posted By polymorphself

In his parts bin, he says.

In his parts bin, he says.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 255
Posted By polymorphself

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my...

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my hands, but this would’ve been more common by 84 so not sure the data point helps your 81. Gorgeous bike though, more photos here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,840
Posted By polymorphself

I started building it up and I didn't love the...

I started building it up and I didn't love the fit of it. It would have been doable (taller stem mostly), except that my 86 Voyageur came along as an option so I sold both this 615 and my 310 to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 746
Posted By polymorphself

My girlfriend briefly had a 210 and it didn't...

My girlfriend briefly had a 210 and it didn't seem any heavier (if not lighter) than her current 720 or my Voyageur, as shown here. Goes to show how differently we all interpret these things!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 746
Posted By polymorphself

If the cantis that came on it don't reach, there...

If the cantis that came on it don't reach, there are available options that will, we've seen a good amount of these on this forum with 700c conversions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,558
Posted By polymorphself

I am partial to my Koma/Blue Lug rear light. It...

I am partial to my Koma/Blue Lug rear light. It detaches from the mount so you don't need to unscrew the whole thing for charging or make your cord reach it on the bike. Nice and bright, several...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,525
Posted By polymorphself

I definitely would roll that out, troublesome or...

I definitely would roll that out, troublesome or not. It would bother me on such a bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 500
Posted By polymorphself

Real hard to say without seeing photos of the...

Real hard to say without seeing photos of the bike. That being said, $325 for a Grand Prix is pushing it even in totally refurbished condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 736
Posted By polymorphself

Ended up in some mud that was more akin to...

Ended up in some mud that was more akin to quicksand. Had to pull over and get it out with a stick. 32’s under 45mm fenders but no amount of clearance was saving me here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 736
Posted By polymorphself

Really awesome rim, I’m happy to have mine....

Really awesome rim, I’m happy to have mine. Lucked out on a pair a few years ago when they were impossible to buy, not sure what availability is like now.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,261
Posted By polymorphself

There’s a ‘77 MB Grand Touring mixte in Vitus in...

There’s a ‘77 MB Grand Touring mixte in Vitus in my area that appears to be tall. Check OfferUp in Phoenix if interested.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-11-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By polymorphself

Hell of a deal

Hell of a deal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By polymorphself

1968 Korean Bike Tour

Stolen from the touring section. They rode the east coast of Korea with locally made bikes and next to no preparation.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,329
Posted By polymorphself

At the risk of derailing the thread: - If...

At the risk of derailing the thread:

- If the 80s true expedition tourer was the first, as you say, then doesn't that indeed make it a "true expedition tourer", sans the advancements that come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,696
Posted By polymorphself

SKS fenders might give you the most room.

SKS fenders might give you the most room.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,696
Posted By polymorphself

Fender or rack, but many people use single...

Fender or rack, but many people use single eyelets to fit both to the eyelet. It may have even been expected back in the day as even some grand touring bikes only had one set in front and back (the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,646
Posted By polymorphself

According to this old post...

According to this old post (https://www.bikeforums.net/4626530-post88.html) it looks like user McDave may have access to the 1984 catalog. though the last time he posted here was 2008. Could shoot a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,696
Posted By polymorphself

For the Sequoia I believe it would've only been...

For the Sequoia I believe it would've only been one set of eyelets on the fork ends and no low rider eyelets, can't tell if it has even that though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,329
Posted By polymorphself

Girlfriend recently acquired one and it actually...

Girlfriend recently acquired one and it actually feels light to me (for a tourer) as shown in these photos, granted it’s a 21”.

700c with 32mm tires. Fits ok but it’s very tight at the fork crown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,646
Posted By polymorphself

The more I think about the flip stand I’m...

The more I think about the flip stand I’m convinced it’s the same bike. We all look at thousands of photos of bikes and know damn well that this just doesn’t happen. It’s too niche of a bike with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,646
Posted By polymorphself

So the gray/white decal looking thing on the seat...

So the gray/white decal looking thing on the seat tube isn’t actually a decal but something added after the fact? Bike in your photo doesn’t appear to have that.

I agree about the frame size…but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,748
Posted By polymorphself

https://youtu.be/DUC9hygkhME?si=L3bwwEJngde0kUYt

https://youtu.be/DUC9hygkhME?si=L3bwwEJngde0kUYt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,206
Posted By polymorphself

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6371_ddd39b448655960c5846558f58762a771ca904d4.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,460
Posted By polymorphself

Love that cap.

Love that cap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By polymorphself

Not sure how I didn't find this! Thank you. ...

Not sure how I didn't find this! Thank you.

Does anybody know how it compares to the Tubus Tara then?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-01-24, 02:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,213
Posted By polymorphself

No interest on my end just thought it would be...

No interest on my end just thought it would be helpful to point out. Glad the year is sorted :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-31-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,213
Posted By polymorphself

It appears the low rider mounts were moved up on...

It appears the low rider mounts were moved up on the fork and the original holes filled in? Or not original fork perhaps? Actually looks like mounts for a rando rack. 1984 M1000 would have had...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-30-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By polymorphself

My process exactly. Didn’t know what these were....

My process exactly. Didn’t know what these were. Super nice bike and the price seems fair for what it is, particularly for somebody who wants exactly this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,045
Posted By polymorphself

Maybe frame built in 82 but isn’t 83 the first...

Maybe frame built in 82 but isn’t 83 the first year they were offered? 1983-1985 is what I thought, but I’m no expert.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,045
Posted By polymorphself

Yeah totally functional and can still mount both...

Yeah totally functional and can still mount both fenders and racks to the same eyelet as everyone else with Expeditions must be doing. Knowing it's all models would make me sleep easier. If one of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,045
Posted By polymorphself

If the bike is going to be kitted out as a long...

If the bike is going to be kitted out as a long distance tourer than drops for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,186
Posted By polymorphself

Good job, super clean. Love the colors. My first...

Good job, super clean. Love the colors. My first was also a Royale for a friend. Not the best pics but album here: https://flickr.com/photos/jordanparrish/albums/72157715089156166/with/50110345541/....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,045
Posted By polymorphself

$160 is impressive. Never realized until now...

$160 is impressive.

Never realized until now that the 83 didn't have double eyelets in front and back. Although it does have three bottle mounts. Whereas the 83 Trek 720 has double eyelets front...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-22-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 320
Posted By polymorphself

I really wish we could change titles ourselves....

I really wish we could change titles ourselves. You can use the report function and ask for the title to be changed and it’ll get done quickly.

Anyways if the coat were a medium or small I’d be on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 944
Posted By polymorphself

You would know best, but with that seat post...

You would know best, but with that seat post height I have to imagine the 23" would actually be perfect for you, especially if you like a more upright position. Drop the saddle pretty low and raise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,067
Posted By polymorphself

Well now I’m curious if OP Andiroo99 ever found a...

Well now I’m curious if OP Andiroo99 ever found a pair.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-13-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By polymorphself

Looks like Brooks microfiber to me. Have had it...

Looks like Brooks microfiber to me. Have had it on my bike for about two years and it still looks new. Good stuff.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,342
Posted By polymorphself

…but most people touring aren’t doing so after...

…but most people touring aren’t doing so after long swims and also need to carry 40+ lbs of gear. No doubt those were stable bikes, but loaded with gear over many miles and up hills? Seems like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,305
Posted By polymorphself

So it's not actually a grail bike for you, it's...

So it's not actually a grail bike for you, it's just close to it.

It'll always be in the back of your head, better to move along.

I like blue bikes in certain shades, this isn't one of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,074
Posted By polymorphself

Hard to blame them! As we all know well here,...

Hard to blame them! As we all know well here, pugs have a really charming and classy aesthetic regardless of where they sit in the lineup. They just look good! They really nailed it with the decals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,074
Posted By polymorphself

If you need some inspo, a few years back a friend...

If you need some inspo, a few years back a friend wanted a bike built out of a white, 70s Peugeot mixte (regardless of model) frame and it was to be her first foray into C&V. I found a complete U08...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,475
Posted By polymorphself

Amazing story, you’re a lucky man, but you know...

Amazing story, you’re a lucky man, but you know that. She was just as lucky as you, sounds like a beautiful life for you both.
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