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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-16, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,467
Posted By murphjam

Somebody woke me up. I haven't posted in years. I...

Somebody woke me up. I haven't posted in years. I still have the bike and the setup is pretty much the same. I had to add a longer bottom bracket to clean up some shifting issues. The ride is great....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 36,890
Posted By murphjam

That's correct. It's a blackburn that I took...

That's correct. It's a blackburn that I took from a Schwinn Le Tour Luxe. I have another one that is similar. At the time I got it from SJS but this is the same one.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,151,629
Posted By murphjam

This is the current state of my Centurion LeMans...

This is the current state of my Centurion LeMans RS.
Mostly 10 speed 105 bits. Ultegra shifters and open pro wheels with ultegra hubs. Ruffy Tuffy rubber and a B17 Imperial. I really enjoy this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-11, 07:00 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 36,890
Posted By murphjam

This is my wife's bike. ...

This is my wife's bike.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3633/5824914637_a7a12f8349_z.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2459/5824916915_8df6ef97a4_z.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,467
Posted By murphjam

I measured the chain stay clearance and it's only...

I measured the chain stay clearance and it's only 39mm. The tires are Soma b line which they say will expand to the full 38mm that is listed but mine are only measuring about 35.



The bb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,467
Posted By murphjam

Thanks, the cranks are 175. I've only done a...

Thanks, the cranks are 175. I've only done a short shake down ride so I can't really speak to the pedal strike, but I will say that on other conversions that I've done this was not a problem. That...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,467
Posted By murphjam

Below are some of the specs: 105 9 speed...

Below are some of the specs:
105 9 speed shifters
Nitto noodle bar
sugino XD-600 cranks
105 derailleurs
Tektro 556 brakes
Brooks B17 aged
Soma tires
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-11, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,467
Posted By murphjam

Schwinn Tempo 650b

I'm very excited about this conversion. I have two other schwinns with tenax tubing and really like them. This should be great for the varied riding that I like to do.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,151,629
Posted By murphjam

I have never seen one in the wild. I've been...

I have never seen one in the wild. I've been looking for a couple of years without any luck. There have been a couple of leads and alleged sightings, but they never panned out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,151,629
Posted By murphjam

This is what he needs, but good luck finding one....

This is what he needs, but good luck finding one.

http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3561856/1145278157058_suntour_aerostop.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-10, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,637
Posted By murphjam

He means getting rid of the areo bars and...

He means getting rid of the areo bars and probably that seat post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,151,629
Posted By murphjam

I've posted this before, but it's gotten an...

I've posted this before, but it's gotten an update. I love this thing.
Current set up is Ultegra shifters, crankset, rear derailleur, and Open Pros with Ultegra hubs. 105 brakes and front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 631,247
Posted By murphjam

You're right it did get some work. I put a longer...

You're right it did get some work. I put a longer stem and noodle bars on it. The rear derailleur was toast so that got replaced and I upgraded it to 9 speed with the bar end shifters. This is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-10, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 631,247
Posted By murphjam

Picked this up 84' Gran Tourismo for $60 a couple...

Picked this up 84' Gran Tourismo for $60 a couple of months a ago. I still need a set of wheels. I had to order the Blackburn rack from over seas because nobody had it in silver. Kind of funny...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,068
Posted By murphjam

I've converted a number of bikes to 650b. Some I...

I've converted a number of bikes to 650b. Some I really liked and some I didn't, but those I would just change back. Most of the time the only thing that you have to change are the wheels and the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,362
Posted By murphjam

My experience is with a Schwinn Le Tour Luxe from...

My experience is with a Schwinn Le Tour Luxe from about the same time as your Trek. I did the conversion and it was completely straight forward. I had trouble finding and getting cantis that would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,597
Posted By murphjam

I knew that was coming. I have pictures of the...

I knew that was coming. I have pictures of the ride, but none of me since I had the camera. I had a tougher time fundraising this year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-09, 05:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,597
Posted By murphjam

Have fun!! Our ride was two weeks ago and I rode...

Have fun!! Our ride was two weeks ago and I rode with Julie Monaco's name on my back as promised.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-09, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,074
Posted By murphjam

I like the Nifty-Swiftys well enough. I am going...

I like the Nifty-Swiftys well enough. I am going back to the CdV's though. I am going to keep the N-S's for future conversions that may not have as much clearance. For me I would be much more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,074
Posted By murphjam

I haven't had any problems with the Col de la vie...

I haven't had any problems with the Col de la vie tires on my bike or the wife's. The handling on my Centurion is rock solid. I did get some Nifty-Swifty's but I haven't tried them yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,597
Posted By murphjam

I ride the B-17 or B-17 narrow depending on the...

I ride the B-17 or B-17 narrow depending on the drop. My wife rides the B-17S on all her bikes. That is a nice bike. It looks almost unused.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-09, 09:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,597
Posted By murphjam

My wife and I ride the Brooks on all our bikes,...

My wife and I ride the Brooks on all our bikes, but it's my ***** and not yours. Tell us more about the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-09, 09:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,597
Posted By murphjam

Great-West is a sponser of the ride in Colorado...

Great-West is a sponser of the ride in Colorado and it is one of the biggest charity rides here. My wife and I both work for the company and get a match on donations so the fundraising is no big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 24,167
Posted By murphjam

I really like open pro's with a vintage ride. A...

I really like open pro's with a vintage ride. A classic feel with modern conveniance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 394,796
Posted By murphjam

Looks cool! What is the BB height after the...

Looks cool! What is the BB height after the conversion? Most of the older bikes that I've considered for conversion have had a very high bb to start with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-09, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,067
Posted By murphjam

Yes!!!! They were the hardest mount I have ever...

Yes!!!! They were the hardest mount I have ever had, but you can't beat the price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 394,796
Posted By murphjam

I also like the look better without the fenders,...

I also like the look better without the fenders, but I also like to have the option of putting them on if I want to. I used the sheldon fender nuts to make it easy to take them on and off. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-09, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 394,796
Posted By murphjam

I suspect the part of the reason that you didn't...

I suspect the part of the reason that you didn't find anything about a conversion on the Schwinn is that there aren't any fender braze ons. Most guys are looking to put fenders on when they do the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-09, 10:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By murphjam

Do you think that it actually turns?

Do you think that it actually turns?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By murphjam

I was trying to imagine how they would describe...

I was trying to imagine how they would describe the "mechanical work" that it needs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 886
Posted By murphjam

It might need some work

Are you kidding me!

http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1038073538.html
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 727
Posted By murphjam

+1 Before I got into biking I just borrowed a...

+1 Before I got into biking I just borrowed a bike to do a 50 mile charity ride. Back then I was in really good shape so I thought it would be no problem. Well my legs thought it was no problem,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,207
Posted By murphjam

You got me. I'm a big time lurker and very...

You got me. I'm a big time lurker and very occasional poster. However, the rig looks very sweet!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-25-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,744
Posted By murphjam

I'm 6'2" but always get the opposite. People...

I'm 6'2" but always get the opposite. People always seem to think I'm shorter until they stand next to me. I played college basketball at about 195lbs and people are amazed that I can still dunk a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,067
Posted By murphjam

I kind of thought the same thing, but I had a...

I kind of thought the same thing, but I had a bigger frame and she didn't like it. I think the top tube length is better than the other one I had.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,067
Posted By murphjam

Bianchi Strada LX 650b Conversion

Here are some pictures of a recent 650b conversion for my wife. I believe it's an 86 or 87 Bianchi Strada LX. So far she seems to really like it. The last shows it with the fenders.
Specs
105...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-08, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 800
Posted By murphjam

I've done something similar with tape. I put a...

I've done something similar with tape. I put a peice of tape on the ground and wrap the wheel with a peice of tape and then roll out the wheel three to five revolutions. Mark where the tape is on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-08, 06:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,081
Posted By murphjam

I totally agree. It's your bike and your money,...

I totally agree. It's your bike and your money, so do what ever you want with it. Bikes are meant to be ridden. Let's be honest, it's not like you're talking about something that might make it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-08, 10:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,121
Posted By murphjam

Actually, the FD will for sure need to be changed...

Actually, the FD will for sure need to be changed if you want to use brifters. The rear in my experience has been hit and miss. As long as the rear has enough range then technically you can use it,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-08, 11:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,966
Posted By murphjam

I just did a recent conversion on a Centurion Le...

I just did a recent conversion on a Centurion Le Mans (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=485015) and have been pretty pleased. I stumbled across the conversions that Ed Barley was doing and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,632
Posted By murphjam

yep...I got these for another build last year,...

yep...I got these for another build last year, but pulled them to do this
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,632
Posted By murphjam

I've seen those and I actually like the look of...

I've seen those and I actually like the look of them. I might get a set to do a build for my wife. The main reason I went with the velocity wheels is my weight. I'm over 200 so I thought that they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-08, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,632
Posted By murphjam

Thanks for the kind words. I got the wheels from...

Thanks for the kind words. I got the wheels from ebikestop. They have the best prices and do an instant price match with free shipping if you find a better price. There is plenty of clearance for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,632
Posted By murphjam

The only thing decent or not missing was the...

The only thing decent or not missing was the frame when I bought it.
-Crank and derailluers are 105
-Tiagra 9 speed shifters
-Brooks B-17
-Volocity Synergy rims with Shimano Deore LX hubs
-...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,632
Posted By murphjam

Centurion Le Mans 650B conversion

I picked this 85 Centurion Le Mans RS up from a guy about a year ago. It was missing various parts, but the frame was straight with really no rust. The paint is pretty dinged up so I need to do...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 52,346
Posted By murphjam

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2982432889_19c...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2982432889_19c79d3b18.jpg?v=0
Scott Speedster S20 - The oversized tubes make this stiff even for a clyde.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-08, 10:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,699
Posted By murphjam

I've gotten stuff from them before and have...

I've gotten stuff from them before and have always been satisfied. I also ordered the same setup that you just got, but haven't gotten it yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 11:08 PM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,151,629
Posted By murphjam

You could do that. I bought some 7 speed Sora's...

You could do that. I bought some 7 speed Sora's on ebay for about $100 and put them on my wife's commuter bike. You might be able to use the rear derailleur. I have on some bikes, but not others. ...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-08, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15,721
Views: 12,483,185
Posted By murphjam

I bought it at a thrift for $10 completely stock...

I bought it at a thrift for $10 completely stock all the way down to the tires. It's turned into kind of a poor man's Riv by chance. It has a new Nitto stem and noodle bars. Sugino cranks and bb...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15,721
Views: 12,483,185
Posted By murphjam

My Schwinn Le Tour Luxe that's been updated to...

My Schwinn Le Tour Luxe that's been updated to and 8 speed. And my wife's Bianchi Europa.
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