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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,454
Posted By partyanimal

That was a fence, only way was through it, which...

That was a fence, only way was through it, which lots of people tried or walking the bike around. The trail continues up to the right.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,454
Posted By partyanimal

haha yeah, there were lots of folks trying it. I...

haha yeah, there were lots of folks trying it. I stood there for awhile and watched. Probably about a 50/50 success rate. Super fun.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,454
Posted By partyanimal

Midsouth 2024. Perfect weather, perfect 100 miles...

Midsouth 2024. Perfect weather, perfect 100 miles of Oklahoma dirt and gravel roads. Just a really fun and well-run event....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,767
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks! Love these bikes, yours look amazing! I...

Thanks! Love these bikes, yours look amazing! I have 4 of the Express line now. Got my first one for $10, it was really rough. Taught myself to tear it completely apart and rebuild. But realized I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,767
Posted By partyanimal

Found an old 1986 Rock Hopper for sale for $60...

Found an old 1986 Rock Hopper for sale for $60 and the guy threw in this pretty much new Peugeot Orient Express for an extra $15. Just the wife's size. Been wanting to build her more of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,420
Posted By partyanimal

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-07-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,454
Posted By partyanimal

From some recent adventures in Connecticut and...

From some recent adventures in Connecticut and upstate NY....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,597
Posted By partyanimal

1985 Orient Express ...

1985 Orient Express
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,521
Posted By partyanimal

Sizing on Terry Bikes

Hi all,
I'm always on the hunt for a decent bike for the wife. Came across this Terry Isis road bike for a decent price (assuming there's no major issues) But have always been a bit confused on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,348
Posted By partyanimal

Based on location in your bio, you seem to have a...

Based on location in your bio, you seem to have a pretty great looking bike shop in your town. Their website isn't great but I'd bet by some of the pics, they'd carry Brooks saddles. Or they could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-22, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By partyanimal

Here's the last Peugeot I built out. It was...

Here's the last Peugeot I built out. It was pretty rough, completely stripped it down, had to remove the rust then rebuilt it from scratch, only kept the wheels and front crank. I did a thread about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 490
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks all, for "build out" I'd probably just...

Thanks all, for "build out" I'd probably just change the seat and bars. The rest of the bike looks decently solid. And she's not going to be doing a any long touring with me, just some short day...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,877
Posted By partyanimal

This sounds more like a critical mass, which I'm...

This sounds more like a critical mass, which I'm all for if you have a purpose and everyone is on board.
But this really just sounds like a logistical nightmare. No reason you can't break the ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 928
Posted By partyanimal

Nice. Man that spring seat looks terrible....

Nice. Man that spring seat looks terrible. Interesting you went from the barcons to the downtube shifters - was that just to make it more original? I like my barcons a lot on the bike i have, but i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 928
Posted By partyanimal

Yeah after looking at it a bit more I figured i...

Yeah after looking at it a bit more I figured i can fit something slightly bigger on there. Right now they have 23s.

Here's the page from 93 for this bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-22, 01:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 928
Posted By partyanimal

Question for those in the know: Is the little nub...

Question for those in the know: Is the little nub on the inside of the headtube for a frame pump? If not, what is it? If it is, what would i be looking for in getting the pump that fits here?
Thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 928
Posted By partyanimal

Picked up a Bridgestone RB-2

Found this a few miles from me today listed for $100 so I went for it. Wasn't looking for a road bike but it's in great shape and I might see how big a tire I can get on this thing. Not much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-21, 09:17 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,412
Posted By partyanimal

Spent the weekend at the Nutmeg Noreaster in...

Spent the weekend at the Nutmeg Noreaster in Connecticut. Great time camping and riding through some packed dirt/single track and a few quiet roads.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,316
Posted By partyanimal

It's 26" so not exactly what you're looking for...

It's 26" so not exactly what you're looking for but I kinda got into these old Peugeot 80s MTBs. Picked this Orient Express up for $10 on Marketplace, stripped it down and rebuilt it. Just took it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-21, 07:21 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,991
Posted By partyanimal

Just finished this build. Picked up this 80s...

Just finished this build. Picked up this 80s Peugeot Orient Express for $10 on FB Marketplace. Did an acid bath to remove the rust, everything new except the wheels and cranks.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,823
Posted By partyanimal

1980s Peugeot MTB Rebuild

(Accidentally posted in the C&V Appraisal thread, copied it here - will try to delete the other one)
With the help of this forum, my local bike co op and lots of Park tool videos I taught myself to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,068
Posted By partyanimal

In my experience it's usually the pedals. But...

In my experience it's usually the pedals.
But when someone mentioned your laces, I don't think they meant them getting caught or hitting anything. I've seen it where the plastic end on my laces are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,811
Posted By partyanimal

I lived and biked in NYC for 10 years. I'm...

I lived and biked in NYC for 10 years. I'm certainly no daredevil and not really into blowing through busy intersections and red lights. But in a city like that you need to ride somewhat aggressively...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-21, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 503
Posted By partyanimal

Bottom bracket question

Can someone suggest which tool i need to disassemble this crank and remove the bottom bracket?
I've done almost complete refurbs of bikes before with everything except the crank/BB. Gonna tackle...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-21-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,951
Posted By partyanimal

So the guy lowered the price on this to $10....

So the guy lowered the price on this to $10. Gonna go pick it up today. Not a big loss if it's not salvageable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,941
Posted By partyanimal

Beautiful ride. Which front rack is that and how...

Beautiful ride. Which front rack is that and how do you have those arms attached? I'm looking to put a Velo-Orange rack on a bike I'm building - I found one used at a good price but it's the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,789
Posted By partyanimal

True. It has listed the stand over height as...

True. It has listed the stand over height as 28.5" if it is indeed the 19" version. She tried a Bianchi Axis with with a 30" stand over height and it was slightly too big. I'm wondering if this might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,789
Posted By partyanimal

Can you guess the size of this Cannondale ST1000

I've been hunting for a bike for my wife who is already short but also has a pretty short inseam. Looking at bikes on FB and CL from folks who don't know a lot about bikes it's hard to get any decent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By partyanimal

Picked up this Raleigh Sport today for just under...

Picked up this Raleigh Sport today for just under $100. Bike seems to be in good shape. No rust except a little on the chrome. A few small dents in the fenders and paint scuffs on the frame but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-21, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,225
Posted By partyanimal

2021 All-City Space Horse. Got it back in...

2021 All-City Space Horse. Got it back in October, did as much gravel/trail riding as possible before the snow hit. Excited for the snow to melt....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,068
Posted By partyanimal

Hi, I ended up passing on it. The saddle was...

Hi,
I ended up passing on it. The saddle was really more beat up than in the pictures (not a deal breaker) but the hub was just spinning, not turning the wheel. I little more advanced than I know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,628
Posted By partyanimal

I'm a little biased because I just ordered one of...

I'm a little biased because I just ordered one of these but the All-City Space Horse is supposed to be a great bike for those looking for something versatile. Not sure if you have your heart set on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-20, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By partyanimal

Univega Metrofive

Just picked up this bike for the wife today. Never heard of these but found a few posts about them here. Lady was the original owner, bought new in 1985 -still has the owner's manual and the sticker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,730
Posted By partyanimal

Some great advice here. I'll definitely look into...

Some great advice here. I'll definitely look into keeping the wheels and just replacing the tires/tubes. Knowing absolutely nothing about the tubeless stuff, wasn't sure if I needed a different rim....
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