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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Forgot to answer this question, from what I know,...

Forgot to answer this question, from what I know, Klein used lugged steel forks on all or some of their frames until 1990, that is very likely the original fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Don't think too hard on the names manufacturers...

Don't think too hard on the names manufacturers give to colors, some are spot one, some make no sense.

Standard road rear spacing back then was 126mm which that bike probably has. Standard spacing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

SleepyCapybara - That's a rather neat find there....

SleepyCapybara - That's a rather neat find there. The very complete and original looking Shimano 600 groupset places it in the mid-80's with 1987 being the latest possible year, making that a rather...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

I'm excited to show photos when it's fully done,...

I'm excited to show photos when it's fully done, it turned out amazing. The original paint is in fantastic condition with hardly any chips or scuffing. I also did my best to color match the cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

My Quantum II in Moonrise linear fade is ALMOST...

My Quantum II in Moonrise linear fade is ALMOST finished. It was supposed to finally be done last week but I never checked the wheels and the rear rim turned out to be too bent to get back into true...
Forum: Northern California
08-06-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 465
Views: 36,870
Posted By Pantah

I go down to San Francisco regularly and have...

I go down to San Francisco regularly and have friends down that and it's been the same. It's been either cool or cool and foggy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

SleepyCapybara - I agree, that's going to be a...

SleepyCapybara - I agree, that's going to be a very small frame, likely a 52/53 at the largest.
For what it's worth, the year should be 94'-96', that's when the Quantum II was offered with that font...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

SleepyCapybara - That is not the original fork....

SleepyCapybara - That is not the original fork. All of the Kleins back then had color matched front forks. Both my 1991 and 1995 Quantums are color matched. Yours appears to be carbon and a previous...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 49,039
Posted By Pantah

Managed to chuck the quick link (7 speed) when I...

Managed to chuck the quick link (7 speed) when I hit a very rumbly section of road going quite fast downhill, probably around 35mph. Didn't actually fully come off right then, it was hanging on just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

I used to regularly ride a 2000 Caad3 R300 as my...

I used to regularly ride a 2000 Caad3 R300 as my regular bike. That had a steel fork and rode quite nicely, loved that bike but it was ultimately a size too small once I got a bit older and bumped up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Replicating any of the linear fade on a Klein is...

Replicating any of the linear fade on a Klein is difficult and expensive.

What's interesting about my Quantum II in Moonrise linear fade is that I got the bike in the opposite condition of yours...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Mike from Iowa - That Navigator is setup very...

Mike from Iowa - That Navigator is setup very similar to my Cannondale ST600, even down to the mudflap on the front fender, though I don't have a front rack and all the components are exactly one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

SleepyCapybara - I was going to guess that the...

SleepyCapybara - I was going to guess that the lower blue cable guide had been reinstalled backwards at some point and that's definitely what happened. I might have an uncracked identical lower cable...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By Pantah

I've had a few bikes with badly screaming brakes....

I've had a few bikes with badly screaming brakes. Two things I've done which has always solved the issue is to clean the braking surface well and replacing the pads with Koolstop brand pads,...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,257
Posted By Pantah

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
Campfire ______________________________ 1121.2 (as of 7/7)
Pantah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,634
Posted By Pantah

As I recall, 8-9-10 speed hubs also have those...

As I recall, 8-9-10 speed hubs also have those nubs. Anyways, nothing is stopping you from grinding those down if you feel like experimenting. Hit them with a dremel. Just be aware of how much you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 845
Posted By Pantah

Malbujb - If you let us know what part of the...

Malbujb - If you let us know what part of the world you live, such as a nearby major city, perhaps someone can recommend a shop they know of who does work on that older stuff that's not too far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By Pantah

Lightweight Aegis build

Some of you may balk at a carbon framed bike making it into the C&V section but let's face it, early carbon bikes came out 30+ years ago, back when downtube shifters were still the hot thing. They...
Forum: Northern California
06-18-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 465
Views: 36,870
Posted By Pantah

All that smoke is mainly from the Point Fire,...

All that smoke is mainly from the Point Fire, which is 15 or so miles northwest of me. Winds on Sunday were strong and pushing the smoke over my house for several hours, that was annoying. Hasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,834
Posted By Pantah

I guess it's just a shortened of those links....

I guess it's just a shortened of those links. Weird that they would make such a wild claim of performance on just a jersey alone which, like most others here, I don't buy for a second.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,834
Posted By Pantah

The hyperlinks, which I'm not actually going to...

The hyperlinks, which I'm not actually going to type into my browser out of an abundance of caution on the chance that it takes me to a malicious website, do not match at all the web address for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

pnwgopher - That's a pretty paint scheme. I've...

pnwgopher - That's a pretty paint scheme. I've got the exact same crankset on my late 2000's BMC and I like it, very light.

Zaskar - I think you're right on the money with that being a '98. The...
Forum: Northern California
06-05-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 465
Views: 36,870
Posted By Pantah

The ride yesterday morning to work was pleasant...

The ride yesterday morning to work was pleasant but starting around noon it heated up quick. I went home at noon to swap from bike to truck so I could dump trash in the work dumpster and wash it...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,257
Posted By Pantah

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 667.2 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Northern California
05-28-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 465
Views: 36,870
Posted By Pantah

Couple of fairly warm days but otherwise...

Couple of fairly warm days but otherwise extremely pleasant. We do have our first 90 degree day in the forecast for middle of next week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Sonofamechanic - It's a very unusual dayglo...

Sonofamechanic - It's a very unusual dayglo orange to metallic purple fade with a bit of pink at the point where the colors change. I've looked in the catalog and this was definitely not a standard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Neither Klein is finished but getting close. ...

Neither Klein is finished but getting close.

Here's the '91 Quantum. Fork is, as mentioned, temporary. The stem may be as well, don't know yet.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Got some real progress on the broken fork Quantum...

Got some real progress on the broken fork Quantum last night. Got the temporary fork installed, stem, bolted the handlebars and right side shifter back up, front brake, chain and both wheels. Lost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

I'd say they're comparable to Quantum Pro's, they...

I'd say they're comparable to Quantum Pro's, they were certainly marketed as direct competition to them. However, while Cannondale had a few neat paint schemes, the paint was otherwise nowhere near...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Sonofamechanic , good to know about those Hylix...

Sonofamechanic , good to know about those Hylix forks. I did see those as one of the few new options. I may get one some day as a backup or possible future upgrade (before new 1" threadless forks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

A busy training and race (running actually, not...

A busy training and race (running actually, not biking) schedule, on top of regular life duties, has kept me from getting any meaningful work done the last two weeks on any of my bikes. Finally had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

I've actually rebuilt a set of 6400 levers...

I've actually rebuilt a set of 6400 levers before, though that was 10 years ago. Still, I did it back then with no instruction manual or walk through, I'll be fine this time around.
Additionally, my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Conversions and modifications like this are...

Conversions and modifications like this are something I particularly enjoy. It's all about the details.

I'm in the process of doing the same thing to the shifters. I can use the original 8 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,720
Posted By Pantah

Not much to update on the '91 Quanutm with the...

Not much to update on the '91 Quanutm with the broken fork steerer. I've done all the prep I can on the frame and fork for the threadless conversion. Brand new 1" threadless FSA headset arrived a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 862
Posted By Pantah

That was in pretty sad shape when you got it,...

That was in pretty sad shape when you got it, good to see it being put back to good use. Bit of a bummer that another Black Lightning is no more (so to speak) but that bike was pretty far gone from...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By Pantah

Those might be non-series. Nothing fancy but it's...

Those might be non-series. Nothing fancy but it's been my experience that Shimano bar end shifters work perfectly and there's nothing to really break. Simple and they work. I'd get them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,895
Posted By Pantah

It's a satin clear so you can see the carbon...

It's a satin clear so you can see the carbon weave, rather cool if you ask me. Same with the fork.
I remember the more colorful BMC's being the dominant options on the shelf at the one BMC dealer in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,559
Posted By Pantah

It was a couple of weeks ago at this point but we...

It was a couple of weeks ago at this point but we can pretend like it was today. Rode the Levi's Gran Fondo and it was certainly an interesting ride. Rain the day before and a very light and brief...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 933
Posted By Pantah

Another vote for a simple damp or wet...

Another vote for a simple damp or wet rag/microfiber. It's how I've been doing it for years and my bikes all stay clean.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,975
Posted By Pantah

I'm generally not a fan of out and back but it...

I'm generally not a fan of out and back but it really all depends. I used to run an out and back route that was 6 miles total on a dead flat and straight bike path and I absolutely hated it, as...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1,789
Views: 378,132
Posted By Pantah

The holes you got were larger than mine but still...

The holes you got were larger than mine but still smaller than the standard spoke nipple hole that rim tape is designed to cover up. I could have gone with electrical tape but since gaffers tape is...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,789
Views: 378,132
Posted By Pantah

Had the same thing happen 3 years ago but with a...

Had the same thing happen 3 years ago but with a very long nail. Went through the first wall of the double wall rim but thankfully stopped there. I theoretically could have fixed it and rode the 8 or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,895
Posted By Pantah

I agree, definitely very unique designs and I'd...

I agree, definitely very unique designs and I'd wanted one ever since they were still new. My brother's second shop he worked at was a BMC dealer back in the day and they caught my eye from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By Pantah

I know someone who would do it but they live up...

I know someone who would do it but they live up here in Northern California so it'd require shipping, so not ideal. I'd imagine you could find somebody local.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,895
Posted By Pantah

My go fast bike is identical, an early SLT01 Team...

My go fast bike is identical, an early SLT01 Team Machine. Don't know the exact year, but I'm guessing mid to late 2000's, back when they were still carbon tubes with aluminum lugs. Would love to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By Pantah

I think you'll be okay. Just to be safe, you...

I think you'll be okay. Just to be safe, you could get a muffler shop to put turndown exhaust tips which would guarantee no heat issues. Wouldn't cost much either.

I'll add, as a sidenote, that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,001
Posted By Pantah

Good questions. For brand, there are...

Good questions.

For brand, there are certainly brands I always look for as they are my favorites, for one reason or another, but I'm largely open to most any company. I'm selective but not...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 17,144
Posted By Pantah

Glad you're experimenting with different bikes....

Glad you're experimenting with different bikes. Best way to find out what works best is to just try out different bikes. The benefit with going a bit older, and you really don't even have to go that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,856
Posted By Pantah

Those old OCLV Treks are cool, always been on my...

Those old OCLV Treks are cool, always been on my list of bikes I want. The one issue with early full carbon frames (so up to the end of the 90's) is they tend to be rather heavy. I got my brother a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 936
Posted By Pantah

The cable routing is rather unusual, nothing I'm...

The cable routing is rather unusual, nothing I'm familiar with. It's entirely possible it's a custom on-off. My brother and I have an early 90's titanium mtb with no decals and after years of trying,...
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