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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 491
Posted By IdahoBrett

[QUOTE=squarenoise;23351295]Join us and you shall...

[QUOTE=squarenoise;23351295]Join us and you shall become more powerful than you could ever imagine!

I submitted a bid this morning for an 84 520. Local auction outfit. Closes October 10th :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 491
Posted By IdahoBrett

One of these builds was enough to tempt me and I...

One of these builds was enough to tempt me and I did look on the bay. But I was able to abstain. Now a second build on BF that is shaping up to be a dandy might just push me over the edge.

I’m...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

Looks beefy Classtime I hadn’t given it...

Looks beefy Classtime

I hadn’t given it much thought. Probably cuz I don’t know a lot. But now that I think about it, it’s weird.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

I haven’t either, but I haven’t been wrenching on...

I haven’t either, but I haven’t been wrenching on bikes that long. Interesting that the catalog says SR Laprade seatpost for 83. But this one is a JPR Made in France. Yes, I’ve been learning that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 510
Posted By IdahoBrett

Welcome! And I hope you stick around. You have...

Welcome! And I hope you stick around. You have arrived at the best place for classic and vintage bikes on the whole entire interwebz. The knowledge and generosity here is amazing.

Please post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 604
Posted By IdahoBrett

I’m not very knowledgable about Colnago’s but...

I’m not very knowledgable about Colnago’s but this one is very pleasing to the eye. I would venture a guess that it would be difficult to build up one this nice for the price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

The shifter cable “ball end” was stuck in the...

The shifter cable “ball end” was stuck in the shift lever. It was a tense couple of hours trying to come up with a removal procedure without damaging the lever. A look on ebay in case I fudged the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,379
Posted By IdahoBrett

What pedals are you using almico8 ? I like...

What pedals are you using almico8 ?

I like ‘em. I’ve got a bike in mind that I would like to find a set like that for. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

My arms got better… Parts is parts: ...

My arms got better…

Parts is parts:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 719
Posted By IdahoBrett

Nice color! I like the build. I BMX’d a banana...

Nice color! I like the build. I BMX’d a banana bike when I was a yoot, 40+ years ago. I wonder if it’s still under my parents back deck still…..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

My arms hurt from elbows to fingertips. After a 4...

My arms hurt from elbows to fingertips. After a 4 hour session on my coworkers PX 10 wheels. Unfortunately I don’t have a set of tan sidewall tires on hand for his bike.

Full disassembly will take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

The other day at work whilst chatting with a...

The other day at work whilst chatting with a coworker and the conversation turned to bicycles….it’s me…duh….

Well, I whipped out my “smart” phone and showed him some of my recent projects. He says...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 34,099
Posted By IdahoBrett

Neat tool Schreck83 thanks for the link! ….latest...

Neat tool Schreck83 thanks for the link! ….latest build date 10/1978 for 6034833

As you eluded to; accuracy? Quite the spread from yours to mine for the latest date to be a month difference. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By IdahoBrett

I was offered two by a neighbor. I declined. I...

I was offered two by a neighbor. I declined. I don’t recall the brand. They were modern-ish. He was out walking his dogs at a nearby baseball field. Where I was taking pictures of a Schwinn that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,379
Posted By IdahoBrett

I like the yellow cables. It really “pops” and...

I like the yellow cables. It really “pops” and goes well with the seat tube decal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 2,752
Views: 174,997
Posted By IdahoBrett

Jim Merz Specialized Allez SE $200 56cm ...

Jim Merz Specialized Allez SE $200 56cm

https://boise.craigslist.org/bik/d/boise-specialized-80s-steel-bike-for/7780178250.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 147,382
Posted By IdahoBrett

It’s hard to express my excitement without typing...

It’s hard to express my excitement without typing a bunch of adjectives. How about pictures instead? The Colnago arrived yesterday.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,589
Posted By IdahoBrett

Finally finished. Sort of. I ended up installing...

Finally finished. Sort of. I ended up installing a lot of SunTour components. They look good and work well.

Maiden voyage was a quick trip through the neighborhood. The H limit screw needs a finer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,965
Posted By IdahoBrett

Great thread! Great build! I’ve followed...

Great thread! Great build!

I’ve followed along since the beginning. Wish I hadn’t, because it makes me think I should find a Trek touring bike to fix up and ride…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By IdahoBrett

Fork IS bent-how to fix

I did search. Nothing exact to my issue.

Back in February I finished rehabbing a Peugeot for Mrs.Idaho and on its maiden voyage I discovered it pulled to one side severely. I missed the fact the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

Installed front brakes on my AD SLE project this...

Installed front brakes on my AD SLE project this morning. After I had found the pinch bolt that I lost on the floor a few days ago. I gave up searching after doing a much needed floor cleaning and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,318,302
Posted By IdahoBrett

I just brought home this 88 HardRock. It’s the...

I just brought home this 88 HardRock. It’s the hers in the his/hers set that I bought the his 88 Rockhopper from the original owner earlier this summer. I was picking up the owners manual that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,339
Posted By IdahoBrett

The revival of this thread is ironic. I’ve been...

The revival of this thread is ironic. I’ve been watching a local to me ad. It’s a “barn find” and looks and is claimed to be hardly ridden. I’m trying to reduce my overall bicycle count this year so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 555
Views: 40,912
Posted By IdahoBrett

I can now report my goal of N-8 has been reached....

I can now report my goal of N-8 has been reached. A gorgeous 87 Tempo went to a coworker. He’s N+2 from me. There is a N+1 in there, plus a frame. The frame is a Colnago. To build the frame up I’ll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

About 0.10” difference from side to side. Missed...

About 0.10” difference from side to side. Missed that before. When I first checked I used fuzzy twine. This time I used solid, small gauge, insulated copper wire. Fuzzy eye sight and fuzzy twine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

I’ve been struggling with setting up a rear wheel...

I’ve been struggling with setting up a rear wheel for my Austro Daimler SLE project; proper chainline and axle spacing. I can barely true a wheel laterally, let alone dish a wheel. But I’m learning....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 44,601
Posted By IdahoBrett

Mrs.Idaho’s 1993 M500 down by the river ...

Mrs.Idaho’s 1993 M500 down by the river

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By IdahoBrett

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

Added some “bike shop” art. I didn’t use a...

Added some “bike shop” art. I didn’t use a wrench, but drilled a hole and used a screwdriver. Does that count?

And yes, I know it’s not centered in the frame. I can never do decorating right…
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 147,382
Posted By IdahoBrett

I wanted to hold off on posting until I had the...

I wanted to hold off on posting until I had the frame in my garage. But I’m pretty excited. I found this frame over in Seattle. The owner primed it 20 years ago and it’s been hanging in his garage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 147,382
Posted By IdahoBrett

Did this color blue have a special name?

Did this color blue have a special name?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 46,821
Posted By IdahoBrett

My suggestion AdventureManCO is try match the...

My suggestion AdventureManCO is try match the purple.

Awesome find! Congrats!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

I finished this up today. I’d rather have a...

I finished this up today. I’d rather have a different saddle. But it was what I had on hand. The Benotto cello pearl white bar tape is vintage. I don’t think it was meant for aero brake cable run. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 36,596
Posted By IdahoBrett

1987 Tempo ...

1987 Tempo

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 555
Views: 40,912
Posted By IdahoBrett

I had a N-1 event yesterday. A very nice young...

I had a N-1 event yesterday. A very nice young fella in his late 20’s bought the 88 Schwinn World Sport I rehabbed.

He seemed very excited about an “old” bike. He didn’t even try to haggle. He was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 409
Posted By IdahoBrett

Please keep us updated with your progress. I like...

Please keep us updated with your progress. I like your idea for a build.

Congratulations on a nice find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 25,906
Posted By IdahoBrett

Huh. I had the identical problem yesterday. I...

Huh. I had the identical problem yesterday. I just assumed it was my wifi hotspot. I’m camping and the new fandangled truck we got last year came with wifi. It sometimes has a mind of its own. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22,517
Views: 3,586,904
Posted By IdahoBrett

Sorry for the repeated postings of the same bike....

Sorry for the repeated postings of the same bike. Last daily posting. It’s a grander view of the Snake River from this mornings ride.

Oh, I did get chastised a little bit by the Park Ranger when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 22,517
Views: 3,586,904
Posted By IdahoBrett

The Snake River. In the background is where the...

The Snake River. In the background is where the Oregon Trail crossed. It’s difficult to make it out in the picture but there are 3 islands. Hence “Three Island Crossing”.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22,517
Views: 3,586,904
Posted By IdahoBrett

Camping near the Snake River in SW Idaho....

Camping near the Snake River in SW Idaho. Temperatures are forecasted for 100-106 F (38-41C) all week. Morning or evening rides only. I picked this 88 Rockhopper up specifically for this family...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,547
Posted By IdahoBrett

0.5% and 0.75% wear or “stretch”

0.5% and 0.75% wear or “stretch”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 869
Posted By IdahoBrett

Shimano parts have two letter date codes on them....

Shimano parts have two letter date codes on them. If the components are original to the bike that would narrow down the year pretty quick.

That is if the Shimano bits are still with the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,677
Posted By IdahoBrett

I enjoy reading your posts. So I’m glad you made...

I enjoy reading your posts. So I’m glad you made it through with “minor” damage to yourself. As a taller person I do know how hard it is to find bikes in my size. You’re even taller, which multiplies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 869
Posted By IdahoBrett

You have come to the right place! The expertise...

You have come to the right place! The expertise in the C&V forum is absolutely mind blowing.

You need 10 posts in order to post pictures. Or post them to your gallery in your profile and someone...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-15-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By IdahoBrett

Thank you! I’ll see you after the family...

Thank you! I’ll see you after the family adventure trip.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

It resembles a bicycle… ...

It resembles a bicycle…

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

Yes triple digits forecasted all week.

Yes triple digits forecasted all week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

Yes I’ve read that as well. A couple of 87’s have...

Yes I’ve read that as well. A couple of 87’s have come up for sale near me in the last year. I too love the colors. That lead to a bunch of research. Most of it here on BF. This is the first to come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

True. But I just deferred a TON of stuff for...

True. But I just deferred a TON of stuff for tomorrow. It all has to get done no matter how hot it gets. Maybe if I get up before sunrise I can wrench a bit more…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8,570
Views: 1,140,356
Posted By IdahoBrett

I was on a roll today. It’s 105 F outside where...

I was on a roll today. It’s 105 F outside where I’ve got stuff to do around the house. I didn’t feel like turning into a baked potato. So bike work continued. BB and headset….
...
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