Originally Posted by Cougrrcj
(Post 17668363)
The bigger issue is finding the forward brake-bridge mounting plate that prevents up/dn movement on the seat stay. It is just a simple sheet metal support, but it does wonders!
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Originally Posted by willydstyle
(Post 17668343)
Yeah, all of FUJI's bikes of the era were great quality rides, but I am super super happy with this America, I just got her three weeks ago. I would honestly love to have a rack just like that. I'm trying to keep her equipped with era-appropriate gear.
The Pletscher is period, but it can't handle a decent load, and it'll scratch your stays. I've seen Jim Blackburns on 78-ish bikes, probably earlier. |
I thought this was kind of a fun picture- sorta backlit...
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'84 Univega Gran Turismo
Well, I've been visiting BF for years but this will be my first post. As an introduction of sorts, then, please allow me to showcase my 1984 Univega Gran Turismo:
I picked up this bad boy off Craigslist for $125 over the winter. It obviously had not been used in a very long time. A ton of grime had developed all over the bike, the freewheel didn't spin free, the chain was dangling off the chainrings, and the brake pads were loose and pointing in crazy directions. But everything appeared to be original (with the odd exception of the seat post), including the Univega-branded tires! Also, aside from the grime and a whisper of rust on the top tube and shift-cable guide clamps, everything looked really good--even the stays are 100% chip-free! Anyway, long story short, I changed all the consumables, put on a new chain, added some fenders, a Brooks B17, and a Blackburn EX-1 (the original rack was misshapen), and spent a lot of time scrubbing off the filth and generally tinkering with this and that. Now it's a totally sweet ride--smooth and classy. Can't wait to take it out for a tour this summer! http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0r5g35tn.jpg http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...psz9wlikxc.jpg http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...psn0obp0xf.jpg http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...psiepgovvm.jpg http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...pshmog1a0o.jpg |
Also, this thread has some seriously beautiful bikes! I came here more than once for inspiration with my Univega.
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Welcome and nice job sprucing up that Univega. :)
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Very nice!
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Originally Posted by Scooper
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You did a beautiful job with that Univega!!
You also did a great job at photographing it- one thing that so often gets lost in pictures with old bikes is the metallic glint in the sunlight. You captured that perfectly.
Originally Posted by Perytion
(Post 17731978)
please allow me to showcase my 1984 Univega Gran Turismo:
http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...psz9wlikxc.jpg http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...psn0obp0xf.jpg http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/...psiepgovvm.jpg Univega used to spec their bikes really well- so you got an upper end component set on this bike. The Mountech front derailleur is one of the very best ever, however the rear Mountech is one of the very WORST ever. The upper pulley is a sealed mechanism that isn't easily replaced (or maintained). That pulley has a history of getting fouled and catastrophically failing. As I would hope you've gotten this bike for riding, there are LOAD of other rear derailleurs that are "period correct" that would function as well as the Mountech, but without all the drama. You'll probably notice that the Mountech shifts REALLY nice- that upper pulley pivot is something stolen from the Huret DuoPar- it allows the upper pulley to get as close as it needs to to shift immaculately. As far as what other 3 pivot derailleurs were around then- the DuoPar (I'm a fan of the shift quality, not a fan of the derailleur), the Mountech II- it's the upgraded model- it has the script on it and a normal upper pulley: http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbzjxwwzb.jpg The Suntour LeTech is also a really cool 3 pivot derailleur- it would have been the top of the line 3 pivot and a nice piece of equipment: http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...psd66afbd8.jpg Any of the period mountain bike derailleurs would go good on this bike- I always seem to go for the late 80s/early 90s versions of the derailleurs. |
Just watched a video yesterday of how they moved this locomotive across the Union Pacific mainline tracks from the museum to the refurbishing shop. A Union Pacific track crew built a temporary crossing , let the WP locomotive crossover and then disassembled the crossing between regularly scheduled trains with no schedule disruptions. Pretty neat to watch.
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I think that this fall into the category of "light touring", rather than cross-country workhorse; here is my 1974 Motobecane Grand Jubilee. Spent today watching some basketball and rebuilding hubs, bottom bracket and headset. A nice day indeed!http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=446092
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Originally Posted by orcas island
(Post 12194930)
Newly acquired 1984 Specialized Expedition "Land Yacht":)
Do you still have the Expedition? If you do- you have the unheralded incredible collection of bikes. You should do a "orcas island collection" thread! |
Originally Posted by orcas island
(Post 17733730)
I think that this fall into the category of "light touring", rather than cross-country workhorse; here is my 1974 Motobecane Grand Jubilee. Spent today watching some basketball and rebuilding hubs, bottom bracket and headset. A nice day indeed!http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=446092
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Yes, I still have the Expedition. I'm kind of a sucker for touring bikes. I know that there is plenty of redundancy in the collection of bikes I own, but I've found that I'm just not a "go fast" kind of guy and I've ended up selling all of the short wheelbase, tight geometry, limited gear range bikes I've owned over the years. I seem to only have two speeds; slow and slower;), and I just like to meander along at my own pace on a bike that is stretched out and comfortable.
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Bought this 1985 Miyata Six Ten in November of '14 for $150. Have been slowly working on it since. It was in fabulous shape. Still had the original tires with very little wear. Biggest changes I've made were the Suntour barcons instead of dt shifters, the Suntour Mk II Cyclone RD and FD Brooks Saddle and bartape. Oh, and the HED wheels. I have a bike fairy who got them for me for about 80% off. I was also not a fan of the half step gearing so picked up a 38t Sugino middle ring
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=446161 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=446162 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=446163 |
Originally Posted by orcas island
(Post 17733832)
Yes, I still have the Expedition. I'm kind of a sucker for touring bikes. I know that there is plenty of redundancy in the collection of bikes I own, but I've found that I'm just not a "go fast" kind of guy and I've ended up selling all of the short wheelbase, tight geometry, limited gear range bikes I've owned over the years. I seem to only have two speeds; slow and slower;), and I just like to meander along at my own pace on a bike that is stretched out and comfortable.
"Redundancy." Even when I get bikes that are pretty close to the same- I still end up changing out parts for the same ones... Your Sequoia is almost a "go fast" bike. A "do anything really good" type bike. |
Originally Posted by orcas island
(Post 17733832)
Yes, I still have the Expedition. I'm kind of a sucker for touring bikes. I know that there is plenty of redundancy in the collection of bikes I own, but I've found that I'm just not a "go fast" kind of guy and I've ended up selling all of the short wheelbase, tight geometry, limited gear range bikes I've owned over the years. I seem to only have two speeds; slow and slower;), and I just like to meander along at my own pace on a bike that is stretched out and comfortable.
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Can you post a link or info on the video. I would be interested in seeing it.
Originally Posted by Murray Missile
(Post 17732697)
Just watched a video yesterday of how they moved this locomotive across the Union Pacific mainline tracks from the museum to the refurbishing shop. A Union Pacific track crew built a temporary crossing , let the WP locomotive crossover and then disassembled the crossing between regularly scheduled trains with no schedule disruptions. Pretty neat to watch.
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What a collection of bikes!
I'm thus obligated to share my sweet ride - and winter build. 1982 Trek 614 (frame traded with SimplySycles) components from a 1987 520/Cirrus (which was too small for me). First one overlooking Irvine, second Santiago Canyon this winter. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=446267http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=446268 |
Originally Posted by wheatfly
(Post 17735947)
Can you post a link or info on the video. I would be interested in seeing it.
https://youtu.be/-hzQtnz2GuE |
Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
(Post 17669639)
I thought this was kind of a fun picture- sorta backlit...
http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjknjm56u.jpg |
Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
(Post 17732454)
Univega used to spec their bikes really well- so you got an upper end component set on this bike. The Mountech front derailleur is one of the very best ever, however the rear Mountech is one of the very WORST ever. The upper pulley is a sealed mechanism that isn't easily replaced (or maintained). That pulley has a history of getting fouled and catastrophically failing.
As I would hope you've gotten this bike for riding, there are LOAD of other rear derailleurs that are "period correct" that would function as well as the Mountech, but without all the drama. You'll probably notice that the Mountech shifts REALLY nice- that upper pulley pivot is something stolen from the Huret DuoPar- it allows the upper pulley to get as close as it needs to to shift immaculately. As far as what other 3 pivot derailleurs were around then- the DuoPar (I'm a fan of the shift quality, not a fan of the derailleur), the Mountech II- it's the upgraded model- it has the script on it and a normal upper pulley: |
If you Google Mountech Derailleur you'll get some horror stories.
SunTour MounTech derailleur (4900) |
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