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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:29 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,382
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Another Trek for the thread vault: my 1983 560 in...

Another Trek for the thread vault: my 1983 560 in the 25.5" size

I made the four hour round trip to Eugene late last year to pick this up. Over the years of fawning over the Trek catalog scans,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 658
Posted By AdventureManCO

Your bike, your rules! That said, the original...

Your bike, your rules! That said, the original Imron paint these came with is desirable, therefore if you can 'polish' off the silver at the ends, and use touch up paint, that's what I would try, to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 322
Posted By tangerineowl

'82 Raleigh SBDU TTS modded how I like

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1399/tts_2__7d23b421599d90d299b75f54ba8d0b2f175c32b6.jpg

Finally got around to finishing the build.
60x53. 753R/T mix.
1566gm frame....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By AdventureManCO

Nice mention of JohnDThompson :thumb:

Nice mention of JohnDThompson :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,741
Posted By theblackbullet

I'm still bringing the rear wheel's tension up,...

I'm still bringing the rear wheel's tension up, but couldn't wait to get a test fit. 650b x 50mm

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,699
Posted By TmMc

Small point - the flipstand does not appear to be...

Small point - the flipstand does not appear to be in the same location. Not that it matters since it could have been moved over the past four decades (and believe you’ve made up your mind already).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,699
Posted By jet sanchEz

The one in the chess picture looks to be a larger...

The one in the chess picture looks to be a larger frame
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,256
Posted By thinktubes

Last week, a chap on a crabon fibre delight...

Last week, a chap on a crabon fibre delight passed me and uttered “nice winter trainer”…

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53365517415_bb369e7f24_k.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By ehcoplex

I think road quality has also been a determining...

I think road quality has also been a determining factor in tire width- the nicer the road surface, the narrower the tire one can get away with and still be comfortable. France in the 30s and post-war...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,833
Posted By Chuckk

~89 Davidson Discovery - sport tourer Mostly...

~89 Davidson Discovery - sport tourer
Mostly assembled by Austin's Eurosport Cycle (except the stem and saddle) back then with a Deore drive train and 105 other.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,470
Posted By gugie

57. Geometry is more suited for a 650b...

57.

Geometry is more suited for a 650b conversion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,006
Posted By genejockey

The Mountain Bike of Theseus?

The Mountain Bike of Theseus?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,006
Posted By SoCaled

I would like to propose a new title When...

I would like to propose a new title

When You're Not Buying More Bikes....You're buying more bikes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,633
Posted By dicktill

I'm the "O.P.", so here's an update. Yes, I...

I'm the "O.P.", so here's an update.

Yes, I did get the Schwinn Voyager in 2014, and it's a good bike but very heavy. And it would have taken a lot to update it to a modern drivetrain, so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By fliplap

This usually has 2.3s on it, but studded 2.0s...

This usually has 2.3s on it, but studded 2.0s leave room for snow clearance

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,887
Posted By canklecat

No such thing as a zombie thread in C&V. C&V...

No such thing as a zombie thread in C&V. C&V threads develop patina.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,887
Posted By seedsbelize2

Three years hardly constitutes zombie status, in...

Three years hardly constitutes zombie status, in my opinion anyway. This has been a very interesting thread, like many here. Thanks for reviving it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,888
Posted By theblackbullet

The way people tend to romanticize steel bikes...

The way people tend to romanticize steel bikes has often been lost on me. At 6'4" 230lbs, most vintage steel frames feel like noodles. Not this one. It's light. It's responsive. It's remarkedly stiff...
Forum: Touring
12-28-22, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 594
Posted By kansascity

Newton KS to Kansas City [Amtrak, RTC]

A little delayed on posting, but I want my notes to be available for potential future riders. I completed this ride over May 13th - 16th, 2022. My google doc itinerary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-22, 02:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,418
Posted By AdventureManCO

jamesdak Where are you at now? Any new...

jamesdak

Where are you at now? Any new updates? This thread is absolutely wild...and a great read for someone who hasn't read it yet. There has to be some new updates.

And, while I feel like I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,191
Posted By scratchpaddy

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-El...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-Elite/i-4BsjQJC/0/0125d5c2/XL/2022-12%20011-XL.jpg (https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-Elite/i-4BsjQJC/0/0125d5c2/O/2022-12%20011.jpg)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,191
Posted By scratchpaddy

'81 Centurion Super Elite build

It's been two and a half years since I even thought about getting a new bike, but I got the notion a few weeks ago. Space is limited, and everything costs way more than it should all of a sudden. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By Warren128

Check the same way as you would for any bike: for...

Check the same way as you would for any bike: for cracks especially at the welds, around the water bottle bosses, eyeball the frame for alignment. Check the drivetrain and brakes for functionality. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,794
Posted By nlerner

I think most participants in this forum will...

I think most participants in this forum will suggest you "upgrade" to a 1960s/70s Paramount!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-22, 04:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,651
Posted By SeeSeeRookRook

Maybe its time to stock up on these older parts

Maybe its time to stock up on these older parts
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,651
Posted By 52telecaster

Honestly I ride vintage because I can afford it.

Honestly I ride vintage because I can afford it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,518
Posted By brian3069

Damn it, now I want a Portage.

Damn it, now I want a Portage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,756
Posted By ClydeClydeson

Those are mass manufactured Taiwanese made bikes....

Those are mass manufactured Taiwanese made bikes. They are very good quality, but it is a mistake to view it as a 'collector's item' - it was meant to be ridden, and if you want to paint it and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,518
Posted By The Thin Man

Hey everyone. Guess what? I'm the guy who...

Hey everyone.

Guess what? I'm the guy who sold the Portage from the original post. And it wasn't $1,800, it was $1,825... plus $200 for professional boxing and shipping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,518
Posted By Kilroy1988

Like I said, I've seen multiple Portages sell for...

Like I said, I've seen multiple Portages sell for more than $1,000. One member already stated above that they sold their own for $1,000. So no, I don't exactly agree with that statement.

I also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,518
Posted By Kilroy1988

Precisely the kind of person I hope sees my ads.

Precisely the kind of person I hope sees my ads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,518
Posted By jdawginsc

If 20 people respond to an appraisal request, the...

If 20 people respond to an appraisal request, the true value is probably somewhere in the range closest to the majority of the appraisals, right? Crowd sourced appraisal.

Personally, I think the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-22, 05:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 29,281
Posted By plonz

I have one worthy of this resurrected thread. My...

I have one worthy of this resurrected thread. My 1985 Peugeot PSN10 with its chalky layer of white sprayed over the original metallic beige. Gave it the sleeper package of DA7400 shifting and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-22, 11:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 29,281
Posted By scarlson

Here are some closeups of nice "rat-rod" patina...

Here are some closeups of nice "rat-rod" patina on my Trek. I rubbed it down with linseed oil thinned down with Coleman fuel....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 29,281
Posted By bluehills3149

Here's my old 1986 team Fuji. Rattle can paint...

Here's my old 1986 team Fuji. Rattle can paint (gold color was all I had) but Campy 10 spd gear with Shimergo setup (dura ace 9000 rear dr). Mavic open rims and dtswiss 240 hubs (but branded Coda)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 29,281
Posted By scarlson

My Trek's a rat rod! I didn't even soak the flux...

My Trek's a rat rod! I didn't even soak the flux off after I was done brazing. The burn marks and rust combined with what remains of the original Imron finish make for a nice patina. And in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,698
Posted By ThermionicScott

Just did my annual conversion to studded tires...

Just did my annual conversion to studded tires and lower gearing (59"). Also trying out some Soma Portola "gravel bars" to see if they will be better in snow than the deep VO Rando bars I've been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-21, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,098
Posted By Cactus459

1992 Specialized Stumpjumper + misc bikes

1992 Specialized Stumpjumper yellow
1992 Specialized Stumpjumper purple
1985 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport
1993 Trek 930 (ebike conversion)
1988 Fisher Montare XT
1992 Gary Fisher Sphinx (700c)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,425
Posted By randyjawa

Remember that waiting includes a powerful emotion...

Remember that waiting includes a powerful emotion = hope. It is part of the fun, in my opinion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,722
Posted By blacknbluebikes

what we really need is ability to archive a...

what we really need is ability to archive a digital version of the parts, 'cause one day someone will be able to 3d print you one in the material of your choice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-21, 11:11 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,304
Posted By rustystrings61

And I have this 1973 Raleigh Competition...

And I have this 1973 Raleigh Competition (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150060413@N08/albums/72157709655071672) that has become my all-road bike, featuring a flip/flop hub with 17/19T Surly Dingle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,385
Posted By Dylansbob

NEVER TRY TO RUN A FIXED GEAR THROUGH A DERAILER....

NEVER TRY TO RUN A FIXED GEAR THROUGH A DERAILER.

I don't care if it's a normal one or a chainstay-mounted one, the backlash will destroy it.

As I understand it, if the bike is set up correctly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,098
Posted By Clyde1820

Dolosse are molded reinforced concrete thingies...

Dolosse are molded reinforced concrete thingies designed for breakwaters in a way that they tightly interlock and effectively keep water at bay.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolos
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,246
Posted By mstateglfr

Pour one out for RT

Just saw he is perma-banned.
I didn't agree with most of his off topic comments, but the guy was super generous and has helped countless people enjoy this hobby.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,928
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Easy - over the shoulder and ride home with it.

Easy - over the shoulder and ride home with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 08:26 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 43,769
Posted By thinktubes

Referring to your bike as "she"

Referring to your bike as "she"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-20, 01:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,870
Posted By loudbay

Dang that thread to heck.

Dang that thread to heck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,124
Posted By noobinsf

My success is much smaller in scale than Mr....

My success is much smaller in scale than Mr. LeMond’s, but I did figure out that I prefer drop bars on this Campania, which I had been riding as an upright townie for about a year. I’m now pondering...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,372
Posted By bikingshearer

I agree with some of the things already...

I agree with some of the things already mentioned: SPDs; brifters; brakes; clinchers. All better than pedals/cleats/straps, shifters, brakes/brake levers and clinchers BITD. Also, +1 on Bike Forums...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 12:01 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,552
Posted By jackbombay

The current KOM for the Alpe D'huez is held by...

The current KOM for the Alpe D'huez is held by Roman Bardet, he averaged just under 13 MPH up that hill, if he was using 48/21 gearing his cadence would have been 83, I see plenty of pros happy at a...
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