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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

Yesterday was a day of multiple bike projects....

Yesterday was a day of multiple bike projects. First, I replaced the derailleur hanger on the Quick 1 and reindexed it. I'm ready for more summer riding. Then I finished preparing the Trek 730 for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

Cleaning up a set of wheels and mounted tires ...

Cleaning up a set of wheels and mounted tires

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-21-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 24,140
Posted By Trav1s

The eagle has landed and I have time to make the...

The eagle has landed and I have time to make the repair tomorrow. Can't wait to hit the trails.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 25,355
Posted By Trav1s

Well, I've gone and done it. The curb find 730...

Well, I've gone and done it. The curb find 730 Multitrack that is too small is up for grabs. I took a 30+ mile ride on it and just cannot get longhaul comfort figured out. Removed some of the parts I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,300
Posted By Trav1s

Tonight I swapped the Marathon GT Tours over to...

Tonight I swapped the Marathon GT Tours over to the original Matrix Vapor wheels (not fun), removed the GP-5s, and installed a simple set of grips in preparation for a new home. I'll adjust brakes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-19-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By Trav1s

https://www.jamisbikes.com/sequel/ ...

https://www.jamisbikes.com/sequel/

https://www.jamisbikes.com/allegro/

https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/use/hybrid

https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/use/fitness
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,300
Posted By Trav1s

Took the 730 out for two rides so far this week...

Took the 730 out for two rides so far this week since the Quick 1 is still out of commission.

Sunday night was a 6 mile out, grab a brew and sandwich, and a 6 mile ride back home. It was a fun...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

From this ...

From this
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To this - two or three rounds of Mothers Mag Wheel polish...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 24,140
Posted By Trav1s

Between family commitments, home repairs, and...

Between family commitments, home repairs, and flip bikes needing shakedown rides, this has been low on the list. Finally ordered a derailleur hanger this morning from Wheels Mfg and hope to have the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

Spent some more time with the blueberry and...

Spent some more time with the blueberry and swapped some alt bars. I’m not sure what to think of them.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 597
Posted By Trav1s

Here's a Shimano option - close ratio with big...

Here's a Shimano option - close ratio with big bailout gear. No thanks.
https://cambriabike.com/collections/cassettes/products/shimano-tz510-7-spd-freewheel

I used this on a couple of bikes and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

This one will be headed out over the weekend to a...

This one will be headed out over the weekend to a coworker that appreciates the smaller size. Gave it a good cleaning, replaced the pedals, and installed the Panaracer CometHarpack to make for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 25,355
Posted By Trav1s

I'm curious about possible damage. I'm hoping...

I'm curious about possible damage. I'm hoping the frame is salvageable but I won't get to it until this weekend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 25,355
Posted By Trav1s

Oops… lots of good parts of you can look past the...

Oops… lots of good parts of you can look past the hacktastic powertrain upgrade. The old chainsaw engine is mounted to a plate that are attached to the bottle mounts. It still has the Alivio hubs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 25,355
Posted By Trav1s

While it has a fair share of scratches, it has...

While it has a fair share of scratches, it has not been abused. Lots of great components and definitely bombproof. That red color is beautiful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,300
Posted By Trav1s

My daughter's summer caretaker took this out on...

My daughter's summer caretaker took this out on Friday and said it is a very nice bike. She was even more surprised to learn that Curbie was a curb find. Two coworkers came over to look at another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 25,355
Posted By Trav1s

This one will be heading out next weekend! My...

This one will be heading out next weekend! My coworker stopped in yesterday and tried out several bikes and she decided on this one. I'm ordering a kickstand, new grips, and different tires for it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

Did a bit more work on the blueberry. Quill stem...

Did a bit more work on the blueberry. Quill stem adapter arrived but I need spacers. This is an exercise in repurposed parts to figure out fit. If the fit works I’ll do another build with better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

The ‘88 Cannondale Mtb is finally getting some...

The ‘88 Cannondale Mtb is finally getting some attention. Polished and waxed the frame, added v brakes, and cleaning the headset. I did not realized these have 130mm dropouts. I need to purchase the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,086
Posted By Trav1s

I was thinking like the garage fridge filled with...

I was thinking like the garage fridge filled with Coors Light, Miller Lite, and Bud Light. The microbrews are in the house...

Let's not insult Huffy-dom with any association to fine wines. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By Trav1s

Used is a great option that I consider for my 9...

Used is a great option that I consider for my 9 year old daughter. Her current bike is a Cannondale Quick 24 and it has been great. I bought it new on this side of Covid at about 20% off msrp. She’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,163
Posted By Trav1s

Did some more work on the Cannondale tonight -...

Did some more work on the Cannondale tonight - Purchased tubes and installed a set of Continental DoubleFighters I picked up on sale in April. I'm on the hunt for the GRX 810 derailluers and need a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

Finally getting back to the mystery Cannondale....

Finally getting back to the mystery Cannondale. Got the tires on sale in April and finally ordered some tubes. Slow progress is better than no progress.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

Ready for a new home! It cleaned up very well. ...

Ready for a new home! It cleaned up very well. I'll list it later and see what happens.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 657
Posted By Trav1s

https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjEx...

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... and suddenly it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By Trav1s

What model number derailleurs? 3x?

What model number derailleurs? 3x?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 861
Posted By Trav1s

This really would make more sense in the Bicycle...

This really would make more sense in the Bicycle Mechanics or Classic & Vintage secitions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

Cleaning up this late 90’s Hardrock ...

Cleaning up this late 90’s Hardrock
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 25,355
Posted By Trav1s

This one may be gone sooner than excepted. I have...

This one may be gone sooner than excepted. I have a shorter coworker looking for a bike and this looks to be a potential fit. Cleanup underway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 861
Posted By Trav1s

This is my 730 Multitrack build - there's lots of...

This is my 730 Multitrack build - there's lots of reading to consider ---> Curbie: The Trek 730 Multitrack Curb find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 04:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,797
Posted By Trav1s

What about a Jamis Renegade? With Al, CroMo, and...

What about a Jamis Renegade? With Al, CroMo, and CF options it covers many bases and options.

https://www.jamisbikes.com/renegade/

I love the idea of a Ti frame, that's serious $$ and a big...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,710
Posted By Trav1s

Wise advice if the OP has mechanical skills. If...

Wise advice if the OP has mechanical skills. If you go that direction, the 730/750 have full CroMo frames and are pretty common. I built up a curb find 730 that's in the Multitrack thread and it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8,058
Views: 1,011,263
Posted By Trav1s

Nothing exciting but still some wrenching this...

Nothing exciting but still some wrenching this afternoon. First task- swapped saddles on the Trek 800 I'm selling for a friend and put the saddle from the 800 on his 2014 CAADX.

Installed Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 940
Posted By Trav1s

Do with this as you please... Re: Flatbar...

Do with this as you please...

Re: Flatbar Conversion
The flatbar shifter options for 105 2x11/GRX 2x11 are limited. I have both Shimano RS700 and the Microshift Centos 11 on bikes right now. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 25,355
Posted By Trav1s

I couldn’t resist this one. Probably for my...

I couldn’t resist this one. Probably for my daughter or one of her friends. XS with 26” wheels. 😌 ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 940
Posted By Trav1s

If this is this bike in question:...

If this is this bike in question: https://99spokes.com/bikes/raleigh/2017/revere-3

Couple thoughts...
1. Swap to a shorter stem - 10-20mm made a significant difference for me without impacting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 873
Posted By Trav1s

Are you sure on the year? I was looking for...

Are you sure on the year? I was looking for original bike specs in the Specialized archive for 2021 and it does not show a 3.0 for 2021.

As for a new chain slipping, I'm wondering if it is more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 25,355
Posted By Trav1s

My friend got it new in 1996 after graduating...

My friend got it new in 1996 after graduating from college and has taken care of it. I gave it a good detail and polished the rims before pics. It's definitely sharp.

I found the 2300 and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 482
Posted By Trav1s

Welcome! You been given great bike. The...

Welcome! You been given great bike. The Multitacks are versatile bikes with the 730/750 being a full CroMo frame. I just rebuild a 730 I found at the curb and while being a bit small, it has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,591
Posted By Trav1s

Just like cars and trucks, tires can make all the...

Just like cars and trucks, tires can make all the difference. Tires get hard, loud, and slippery as they age in spite of ample tread. A tire swap involves minimal cash outlay and time. I like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 25,355
Posted By Trav1s

Does selling a bike for a friend count as an N +1...

Does selling a bike for a friend count as an N +1 event? Does trying out a bike without committing to purchase also count as an N +1 event?

If so, I'm going in the wrong direction...

I cleaned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,300
Posted By Trav1s

Mondays are WFH for me and I could not resist the...

Mondays are WFH for me and I could not resist the the beautiful weather here in central Ohio. Curbie was the bike of choice since the Quick 1 is down at the moment. Strava says I covered just shy of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 24,140
Posted By Trav1s

Grabbed some miles today with a coworker and...

Grabbed some miles today with a coworker and explored a new section of Columbus bike trails. I love the Marathon Racers - easy rolling, grippy, and much lighter than the old tires. ...
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,630
Posted By Trav1s

Advertisement arrived here two days ago and I...

Advertisement arrived here two days ago and I have an online account.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 03:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 595
Posted By Trav1s

I have Microshift Centos 11 shifters on my 730...

I have Microshift Centos 11 shifters on my 730 Multitrack and I am happy with performance for the price. Not quite as nice as the Shimano equiv. but half the cost and 95% of the functionality.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 24,140
Posted By Trav1s

Wow... it's been a while. Nothing much new here...

Wow... it's been a while. Nothing much new here other than I've built up couple bikes because I enjoy the work. Multiple attempts to hit the trail have been thwarted by major rain storms during...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8,871
Views: 1,175,762
Posted By Trav1s

XTR 950 Brakes for the Sworks M2 since I stole...

XTR 950 Brakes for the Sworks M2 since I stole the ones on it for the mystery Cannondale build. I made a $15 less offer and the seller accepted. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By Trav1s

My reading says the respective GRX FD is needed...

My reading says the respective GRX FD is needed as the GRX crank moves the rings 2.5mm outboard to aid with tire clearance. I don't know if there is enough adjustment in the 105 piece to make it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By Trav1s

You can stick with the 105 and replace the crank...

You can stick with the 105 and replace the crank rings. As for cassette, the 11-34 used in the GRX series is the same as 105. A GRX rear derailleur has a clutch that reduces chain slap but that's...
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