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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,056
Posted By Maohaus

As a mechanic in the 70's and 80's I was amazed...

As a mechanic in the 70's and 80's I was amazed at the quality of the first Fuji shipments we received. We carried the Fuji Finest as our top end Japanese bike. Quite frankly, it was by far the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By Maohaus

OK, thanks for the link. Navigating BF is often...

OK, thanks for the link. Navigating BF is often not very intuitive or clear. I looked everywhere for those instructions!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 853
Posted By Maohaus

Thank you for the feedback on these. I am happy...

Thank you for the feedback on these. I am happy to know that I am not the only one who could not identify these. And yes, that is a chain tool next to them. I had to copy and crop the marketplace...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-10-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By Maohaus

PM sent on Stornglight headset

PM sent on Stornglight headset
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,798
Posted By Maohaus

iab, I find it very difficult to believe you...

iab, I find it very difficult to believe you don't understand what "arrogant" means. I suggest you look it up. You can do that online (not advised) or use something called a "dictionary". It is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,798
Posted By Maohaus

And, often, the arrogant Lycra clad cyclists are...

And, often, the arrogant Lycra clad cyclists are their own worst enemies. When I am on the road, I always smile at drivers, and say hello to pedestrians. At intersections I make eye contact with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 05:12 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,798
Posted By Maohaus

I really enjoyed those comics! As a lycra clad...

I really enjoyed those comics! As a lycra clad cyclist on a carbon bike I see the same things the artist sees. So funny and mostly true!

Too many folks in this forum have no sense of humor and are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,744
Posted By Maohaus

Awesome bike! I have this exact model in a 25"...

Awesome bike! I have this exact model in a 25" frame. The one for sale is a 23" frame. As far as I can tell everything is original including the wheelset - Except the saddle. As a former mechanic and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,834
Posted By Maohaus

It appears that you have a stock Fuji Finest from...

It appears that you have a stock Fuji Finest from 1972. I have the exact same model. To me this bike was significant as it was the Asian (Japanese) response to the European bike invasion. Beautiful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,672
Posted By Maohaus

Motobecane Grand Jubilee

Purely by chance, I ended up owning three of the men's Grand Jubilee's in the red color - all in great condition. Two are 23" and one is 25". Just starting in on the restoration of one of the 23"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,390
Posted By Maohaus

Vintage bikes, and historic churches - two of my...

Vintage bikes, and historic churches - two of my favorite past times. About 18 hours from my home in Lake Mills. This sounds like a great road trip, ride and adventure. I will see if we can make it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By Maohaus

This is not likely a bike I would be interested...

This is not likely a bike I would be interested in. But I do try to know as much as possible as I peruse the listings. I did learn that the guy listing the bike is doing this for an estate and feels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,274
Posted By Maohaus

Bevel Hogg and Tom French recruited me away from...

Bevel Hogg and Tom French recruited me away from Yellow Jersey in Madison in 1981 to start up the Trek parts company in the original Trek manufacturing plant in Waterloo. Interesting times for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,274
Posted By Maohaus

To the best of my knowledge this does link to the...

To the best of my knowledge this does link to the founding of TREK. One of the main players in Stella Madison was Bevel Hogg, who would join forces with Dick Burke to found Trek Bicycles in Waterloo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,547
Posted By Maohaus

I should mention that it is not at all unusual or...

I should mention that it is not at all unusual or incorrect to slightly bend the inside plate of the front derailleur to assist it lifting the chain to the large chainring. If you bend it ever so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,547
Posted By Maohaus

I am very interested in the Araya bicycles. Would...

I am very interested in the Araya bicycles. Would you be willing to share some more photos and information about your Araya? Would love to know the model, frame material, which bike shop from which...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-10-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Posted By Maohaus

I have this exact bike, in black with yellow...

I have this exact bike, in black with yellow lettering. I was working at Yellow Jersey in Madison (in the late 70's) and Andy asked if I was interested in the frame. I was a poor college student but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,498
Posted By Maohaus

Great Finds

I found a nearly identical Trek 620 (in the brown color scheme) and paid $105 for it. It is in original condition, including the Heliocomatic hub and cassette, and the Trek designed and build Profile...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-22-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,546
Posted By Maohaus

I would buy that in an instant if it were nearby....

I would buy that in an instant if it were nearby. Those of us who sold and serviced Fuji's in that era know full well the quality of the bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,949
Posted By Maohaus

Well, that would be a welcome change - However I...

Well, that would be a welcome change - However I did the Bike the Barns over near Waukesha last year, and it was still dominated by wheel-chasers (which I was one for many years!)

And may I add...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,949
Posted By Maohaus

The pool looked great. But I had two beer tickets...

The pool looked great. But I had two beer tickets strapped to my wrist and that took priority after that forever last climb! Also, the food was great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,949
Posted By Maohaus

Great idea! I did Horribly Hilly Hundreds a...

Great idea!

I did Horribly Hilly Hundreds a few weeks ago for the second year in a row. Rode my new Trek Domane for both - lovely climbing bike and very comfortable. Great event, start to finish....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,233
Posted By Maohaus

If you have the Companion App, just go to the...

If you have the Companion App, just go to the dropdown menu and click on "Clubs". From there search Bike Forums Classic and Vintage
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,233
Posted By Maohaus

Yes was selling at brazen

Nice job with all those centuries under your belt. Especially with the travel time to different states. Think I may have done six last year. My favorite was the 200 km horribly hilly 100s with 12,000...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,233
Posted By Maohaus

Good to know I am not the only one from BFCV out...

Good to know I am not the only one from BFCV out in the Zwift world. I have created a Zwift club called "Bike Forums Classic and Vintage" in Zwift. Initially I just used their clip art and graphics....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-22, 08:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,233
Posted By Maohaus

Bike Forums Zwifters?

I am curious to know how many in the BFC&V forum are avid (or casual) Zwifters? I started riding indoors around three years ago with a Saris H3 trainer and Zwift software. Winter is 4-6 months around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-22, 04:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,117
Posted By Maohaus

Awesome bike. I have been searching for a blue...

Awesome bike. I have been searching for a blue 70's Fuji finest for years with no luck. Congratulations on a great find and build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,633
Posted By Maohaus

Ahhhh, right you are, yet again! This bike is...

Ahhhh, right you are, yet again! This bike is indeed a 1993 Reparto Corse SBX Ultegra STI. The previous owner swapped out the sew-ups for Araya clinchers but otherwise it is stock. Thanks again for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,633
Posted By Maohaus

That works great! thank you. Mark

That works great! thank you. Mark
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-22, 06:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,633
Posted By Maohaus

Yes, I agree about velobase! What a great...

Yes, I agree about velobase! What a great collection, although I don't know what years I am looking at as they are all in one big file (plus I generally hate supporting Fakebook!).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 05:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,567
Posted By Maohaus

In case anyone is interested, I have three Park...

In case anyone is interested, I have three Park Professional Shop Repair Stands that I just listed for sale locally - if they don't sell before Bike Swap I will likely have them for sale there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,274
Posted By Maohaus

Madison (WI) Area Bike Shop Stickers

In the late 70's and early 80's I worked for two different Madison area bicycle shops - Monona Village Pedaler and Yellow Jersey in downtown Madison. The Yellow Jersey sticker is of note because that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,922
Posted By Maohaus

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/980x2000/20211124_074341_614a0eb0185d8bb42ef947808dec2c5f145911d6.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,567
Posted By Maohaus

I will be there for sure. In fact I will have a...

I will be there for sure. In fact I will have a display as I recently bought out the contents of a bike shop and have lots of Park tools (repair stands, wheel stands, hand tools etc) and a ton of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,277
Posted By Maohaus

Just yesterday I uncovered a shoe box with a...

Just yesterday I uncovered a shoe box with a bunch of items I salvaged back in the early 80's - Not the least of which was a handful of original TREK brass head badges from the original TREK factory!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-21, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Maohaus

I am new to Bike Forums - perhaps some of the old...

I am new to Bike Forums - perhaps some of the old hands here can advise if there is a repository of data posted here that is cataloged somewhere on this site?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-21, 04:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Maohaus

Thank you for sharing that. In the 80's I had...

Thank you for sharing that. In the 80's I had Suntour Bar End Shifters on all my touring bikes - I love them! I still have them on three of my collection and to this day think it was by far the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-21, 05:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,905
Posted By Maohaus

Way back at the start of this thread you...

Way back at the start of this thread you mentioned oxalic dip - Would appreciate knowing more about this and why you use it. Thanks
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