Originally Posted by jr59
(Post 16195688)
There seems to be some misunderstanding on this thread.
If you ride around your area and see the sights. It's a tour. If you ride somewhere and stay over night it's a tour. You don't need a bike with this or that. How many times has a bagman and Caradice bag been recommended on this very forum? People have toured all over Great Britain with just that set up. Is/was this not touring? At times, people need to read the Surly blog; http://surlybikes.com/blog/post/some...ive_ever_read/ So you've got 2,167 pointless posts. Huzzah! |
Originally Posted by Chuckk
(Post 16195817)
My long-time squeeze, '69 Dawes Galaxy http://chuck.kichline.com/bikes/Dawes/Orndawes.jpghttp://chuck.kichline.com/bikes/Dawes/Orndawesfltb.jpg Interesting how the rear brake is cantilever, yet the fork is not. I wonder why they came up with that? |
Originally Posted by thenomad
(Post 16193895)
Some rough shape bikes I've stripped and painted. The Bridgestone T500 is now a friend's favorite commuter and he also has the Trek tx700? in raw steel with clearcoat as his faster bike. I need to get final pics of both.
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Originally Posted by WNG
(Post 16195883)
Interesting how the rear brake is cantilever, yet the fork is not.
I wonder why they came up with that? |
Originally Posted by thenomad
(Post 16189476)
Here's my Univega Gran Turismo as I picked it up. (actually the seatpost was originally backwards).
Not sure if I'm going to like it, but am giving it a shot since I so rarely find touring bikes in my size. I see something different for this one....I would config this one as a dirt road trekking bike. Geometry looks a bit tighter than most tourers. Should be fun with a set of cross tires. |
Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
(Post 16195869)
Well, that just about covers discussing anything doesn't it?
So you've got 2,167 pointless posts. Huzzah! Better make that 2,167 posts! To funny!:roflmao2: |
Originally Posted by WNG
(Post 16195920)
Nice score! My size too! You've done some very nice saves of touring bikes in your posts.
I see something different for this one....I would config this one as a dirt road trekking bike. Geometry looks a bit tighter than most tourers. Should be fun with a set of cross tires. Right on the money with the Univega! Wish it was a lighter frameset but that's because of years of being brainwashed to think that lightness is everything. I already have a light bike. I keep reminding myself of that. I keep looking for something to put flipped northroad bars on, maybe i'll try it on this one. N+1 is a cruel master!! |
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Originally Posted by rotharpunc
(Post 16196491)
Please let me know if you ever decide to sell this!
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Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
(Post 16196765)
There's a level rack on there now.
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Heres my contribution:
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...psb5812505.jpg a Backwoods Mistaya made by Fuji I got from member mstrpete from here years ago. It is still sitting in storage after all these years, just as you see it sans bars, seats, and cranks. It is still down with family in Waukesha. I really need to grab this thing and put it together one of these days, I think I have everything I need except a good saddle. here is the original thread is anyone is curious: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...Do-I-Have-Here |
Well I've posted it before, and more or less in this configuration, but I was particularly happy with how this picture came out so here it is again. :o
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps44cd3303.jpg |
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my 1980 Schwinn Voyageur 11.8, halfway through my second century ride. Sold as a touring bike, but almost no braze ons. Original Brooks Professional saddle is heavenly. Rides like a dream with those fat tires and big wheels. |
Originally Posted by rotharpunc
(Post 16196855)
so does that mean you will sell it to me for a discount?:p
By the way, I rode out to Dousman last night- thought of you and your Mom when I got to the bridges right outside Waukesha. |
Originally Posted by rotharpunc
(Post 16196955)
Heres my contribution:
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...psb5812505.jpg a Backwoods Mistaya made by Fuji I got from member mstrpete from here years ago. It is still sitting in storage after all these years, just as you see it sans bars, seats, and cranks. It is still down with family in Waukesha. I really need to grab this thing and put it together one of these days, I think I have everything I need except a good saddle. here is the original thread is anyone is curious: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...Do-I-Have-Here |
Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
(Post 16192100)
Didn't you just get it earlier this year?
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Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
(Post 16197761)
:D :D
By the way, I rode out to Dousman last night- thought of you and your Mom when I got to the bridges right outside Waukesha. I'm probably not going to be riding the Glacial Drumlin anymore this year, I only get down to Waukesha occasionally these days, but perhaps next year I will see you out there. With my schedule I usually only come down on weekends. Maybe we need a C&V meet-up and ride for local members? |
Originally Posted by k_randomfactor
(Post 16197851)
If you want a great riding bike, then yeah, get'er back on the road.:) I picked one up a year or so ago on a hunch (couldn't find anything on it before I picked it up) since the price was right. Not stock anymore, but I like it.
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Originally Posted by Lamplight
(Post 16196998)
Well I've posted it before, and more or less in this configuration, but I was particularly happy with how this picture came out so here it is again. :o
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps44cd3303.jpg |
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1958 Motobecane, just arrived from France. Was packed for shipping but is totally disassembled now. Will build it back from scratch, including wheels. It should take a couple of months. Will keep you posted!
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=348223 |
Thanks Sixty! :)
Oldairhead, that's a looooovely bike! I'd love to find something like that eventually. |
Shipwreck,
If you have a heel-strike problem with panniers, be thankful you've not got size 14 feet. I assure you it makes for an interesting engineering challenge. |
Originally Posted by Oldairhead
(Post 16199585)
1958 Motobecane, just arrived from France. Was packed for shipping but is totally disassembled now. Will build it back from scratch, including wheels. It should take a couple of months. Will keep you posted!
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=348223 |
Originally Posted by Oldairhead
(Post 16199585)
1958 Motobecane, just arrived from France. Was packed for shipping but is totally disassembled now. Will build it back from scratch, including wheels. It should take a couple of months. Will keep you posted!
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=348223 |
Crandress,
Very nice job! Did this bike originally have double chain-rings? It looks like it has tabs for a chain guard but also a braze on for the derailleur. Usually you get one or the other. |
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