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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 8,570
Posted By AdventureManCO

I got a chance to ride this thing the other day,...

I got a chance to ride this thing the other day, and it is a nice rider! Like I predicted, the wheelset and tire combo made it feel a bit sluggish, but I'm also getting better at telling where that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 984
Posted By Mad Honk

A few minutes later and we are on our way to a...

A few minutes later and we are on our way to a fresh new wheel for the 950. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 19,678
Posted By cudak888

It’s the eve of a protected bike lane pop-up...

It’s the eve of a protected bike lane pop-up event, so I should be resting, but I’m not…

…because I finally bit the bullet on the crankset. It arrived a few days ago (which should give you an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 871
Posted By Glennfordx4

Final log off for Glennfordx4

Hello everyone,


My husband, Glenn, spent a lot of time here over the years and said countless times both how much help he received in his many projects, how he enjoyed sharing his experiences to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,346
Posted By Portlandjim

I have this CX bike. The first time MTB type...

I have this CX bike. The first time MTB type bikes were raced in a USCF National was 1981. This bike and 2 others built by Tom Ritchey were in the race. This bike is right at 20 pounds!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By squachie

1997 Bontrager Privateer retro-mod

This is my 97' retro-mod. Lots of NOS goodies, The bike its self is NOS. I pulled it fresh from the box to do this build. The list of NOS parts are as follows. frame, fork, bars, stem, seat post, Slr...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,686
Posted By bikamper

1990 Miyata 600GT. ...

1990 Miyata 600GT.
https://i.imgur.com/kIKY5Bdl.jpg
I bought it as a frame set in early 91 as my ride for PBP that year. I hung my own choice of parts on it. I built the wheels around SA brake drum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 663
Posted By cyccommute

Vintage mountain bikes before they became vintage

I've embarked on a project to scan old photos and certain gems keep popping up. Back in 1984, as a new mountain biker (everyone was "new" then), this add jumped out of the pages of Bicycling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By gravityhurts

Specialized Allez by Yoshi Kono

So very excited to have purchased this early Specialized Allez by Yoshi Kono... I'm absolutely giddy!
It's remarkably well preserved and only needs a wheelset.
Best $450 bucks I've ever spent on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,693
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Revisiting my first C&V build! I was never too...

Revisiting my first C&V build! I was never too happy with the look of the tall stem. I got ahold of a 90deg Nitto stem and a light grey Nitto RB018 flat bullhorn bar....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,637
Posted By Smokinapankake

Here’s the whole bike just for fun: ...

Here’s the whole bike just for fun:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2586_11caab0d3e03793f650a72650ed5598361157678.jpeg

Need to get a spacer made for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 745
Posted By schensted

‘84 Fuji Touring Series V Refurbishment

I’ve always admired the Japanese-built loaded touring bikes of the early-mid ‘80s, classics like the Miyata 1000, Specialized Expedition, Nishiki Cresta, and the subject of this project, the Fuji...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,126,430
Posted By cjefferds

I posted an ‘as found’ photo of my 83 Ross Force...

I posted an ‘as found’ photo of my 83 Ross Force 1 a few months ago which didn’t really do it justice. Here is version 2.0.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,727
Posted By Portlandjim

I just finished a total inspection, cleaning and...

I just finished a total inspection, cleaning and regreasing the Merz RB057 bike. It really looks nice! More photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/t8u5z2Be5RJNeAXH8


The measurements are: C-T...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 52,910
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

It is hard to imagine that over a year has passed...

It is hard to imagine that over a year has passed since there was a new post to this great thread. I'm a little embarrassed to be the one to refresh it--- since I was the last member to add pictures....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,325
Posted By merziac

Get to it, pics or it didn't happen. ;)

Get to it, pics or it didn't happen. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,325
Posted By brennie

Finished 3Rensho Specialized Sequoia

I recently finished building up the Sequoia and I thought I'd share.

I think all that it's missing is a Specialized flag triple crank and a saddle bag. If anyone has either of those feel free to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By jjhabbs

1983 Raleigh Prestige Pics and vid. Overhauled

Hey guys,
Something new for the garage. A friend donated his 1983 Raleigh Prestige. I completely overhauled it. The bike is very low ware. Probably a few hundred miles on it. This was made in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,447
Posted By Portlandjim

I think the only other aero rims available at...

I think the only other aero rims available at that time were Assos. They were very narrow and not really suitable for road bikes. I worked very closely with Shimano USA, I built show bikes for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,279
Posted By squarenoise

Progress! Got all the straight forward parts...

Progress! Got all the straight forward parts installed quickly, then spent time massaging the front rack for proper fit and getting the brakes lined up with a bit of toe-in.

Threw on a placeholder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,279
Posted By squarenoise

1985 Specialized Expedition Build Thread

As a celebration for recent personal accomplishments, I decided to treat myself by adding another checkmark to my grail list... the legendary Specialized Expedition!

I considered a complete and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,662
Posted By mountaindave

Cino MMXXIV - it’s on: 9/14/2024

Firstly, thank you for your patience.
Secondly, after much public input and team deliberation, we are returning the timing of Cino to its origins: after Labor Day. The dates this year are September...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 732
Posted By norskagent

Here are some current pics, cleaned up, etc.: ...

Here are some current pics, cleaned up, etc.:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/20231201_165403_535eab210016a990e04552e85007d6ed78af74d8.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,032
Posted By boneshaker78

1983 Specialized Expedition

Picked this up yesterday for $160. Quite the history touring all over the east coast, original owner had roughly 50 touring patches to show me. Thought I’d share with the community. Very happy with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,901
Posted By bulgie

I am acutely aware of the alloying elements in...

I am acutely aware of the alloying elements in brass and bronze. That's why I call the brazing filler brass, despite the entire welding industry and much of the bike industry calling it bronze. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,901
Posted By Portlandjim

Handlebar bag rack finished today

I just finished making the handlebar bag rack for my 1978 Merz touring bike. I have been procrastinating on this task for a long time! I just need to send the parts out to get chrome plated. The rack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 520
Posted By jamesdak

Ode to the Opus III and why common sense loses...again... out!

So, as I sit here healing up from surgery I got to thinking again about what bikes I should move on in the spring since the bike cave is so stinkin' full right now.. Logically I started considering...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By Yune_Garage

confirmed! ...

confirmed!


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,083
Posted By randyjawa

The Most I Ever Paid For A Vintage Bike...

After being given three bikes, this summer, and purchasing another for just a few dollars, I set a new record for myself. This full Campy Marinoni, purchased today after two months of "should I or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 182
Posted By shoff535

Fuji Titanium

Finally got around to finishing up my 1991 Fuji Titanium. I believe that all of the US sold titanium bikes from the late 80s-early 90s were made by TST in Oregon, I'm curious if anyone knows if that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,226
Posted By Jeff Wills

These are the golden days.

I have my own reasons for enjoying my vintage bicycles. Maynard Hershon has been there and is very good at expressing where we’ve been. (Copied from Facebook.)

———————————————————

Story of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 687
Posted By non-fixie

Sources of inspiration: C.S. Hirose

Hidetaka Hirose is (was, actually, he passed away in 2020) a man I've come across many, many times on my many internet searches for solutions for various "challenges".

And each and every time I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,142,847
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

This one has been posted and posted for about a...

This one has been posted and posted for about a month (or more?). I think it is over priced, missing original parts (the "1 X conversion" looks like they just removed the front derailleur and some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,090
Posted By Bergz

Thanks for all the replies, I'm sorry for those...

Thanks for all the replies, I'm sorry for those I've upset...
In New Zealand old MTB have no value whatsoever and this Trek was destined for the steel furnace when "rescued". The local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,593
Posted By mrv

Always

I always question what the heck am I thinking.
$200 for the Panasonic complete
$250 for lighter NOS White Industries hubbed wheels
$400ish for my first dyno wheel and lighting system- things...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,857
Posted By macstuff

My point of view is that if it has a throttle, it...

My point of view is that if it has a throttle, it belongs on the street. The learning curve for ebikes is steeper and more abrupt when they aren't the king of the road. Respect for what's around you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 777,178
Posted By abdon

I would be looking at 54cm or a tad smaller. I'm...

I would be looking at 54cm or a tad smaller. I'm not looking to buy, I would just take an opportunity to trade for something I can ride.

Here's a pic, bike dry stock
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By davester

Days 6 and 7. Relatively uneventful but the rain...

Days 6 and 7. Relatively uneventful but the rain closed in at the end.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3795_78f7078480c8693af531fa0f824f1aa6e1638d07.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By davester

Day 5, by far the hardest day, with a scary...

Day 5, by far the hardest day, with a scary narrow bridge crossing, rough gravel lumber roads, steep singletrack and an exploding freewheel....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By davester

Days 2, 3 and 4: ...

Days 2, 3 and 4:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3712_8e91f8b879321a69675537c71b45fc189585db3b.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By davester

A few shots of my own from day 1 of our 7 day...

A few shots of my own from day 1 of our 7 day tour. Note that Day 1 was my first day on a bike after coming down with Covid 11 days prior. Who doesn’t recover from Covid by embarking on a 7-day bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By Andy_K

Here are a few pictures from Day 6. Outside...

Here are a few pictures from Day 6.

Outside of Salem we picked up a nice trail system that leads into the city.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53211591555_1f0b79ddb3_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By Dan Chase

Anyone headed to L`Eroica Tuscany?

Hi Guys,
Anyone from the forum headed to this years L`Eroica in Tuscany next week? I`m booked in for the medium ride on Saturday (130km) and hoping to book onto another for Sunday - I`ll be on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By gugie

Day 4 quick notes

All good things must end, I suppose, so some pics from our 2 day stay at the Palazzo del Mar:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By Andy_K

Being a working stiff who burned through most of...

Being a working stiff who burned through most of his vacation earlier in the year, I've had to miss most of this one, though I did drive out to the coast to join the group for a dinner at the Palozzo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Day 1 was a hard day in the saddle. Lots of...

Day 1 was a hard day in the saddle. Lots of thick, soupy gravel. The crew handled it well.amongst the group, about 250 miles of gravel and only one flat.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By gugie

Day 1 in the bag - the beauty and suffering on the Nort Trask

Quick update from the field.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44226391

65 miles and 4300’ of climbing doesnt sound so bad until you realize half was on gravel.

A few pics

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 11:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,546
Posted By hopperja

Just to correct some often repeated...

Just to correct some often repeated misinformation about the Expedition. PortlandJim, aka Jim Merz, worked at Specialized and confirmed recently here on BikeForums that he designed the Expedition. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,406
Posted By Brad L

Here are my Piedras Blancas route photos....

Here are my Piedras Blancas route photos. Unfortunately the fog had rolled in and hid any views of the lighthouse. As others have, I had to get a photo of Carlos (from Bakerfield) and his Cambio...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,682
Posted By gugie

Bikes and riders arriving

The Atelier is nearly full of tour ready bikes. People flying in have landed Spaghetti Legs and Andrew Horsfall from the CR list, the Bay Area Boys davester and his buddy Thor made the long drive...
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