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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 111
Posted By AdventureManCO

I've got splash tape on one of my own that will...

I've got splash tape on one of my own that will be gone soon as well:thumb:

Great looking ride, sans tape:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 149
Posted By AdventureManCO

The bat signal going up for Vintage Schwinn

The bat signal going up for Vintage Schwinn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

Andy, Absolutely! We're glad to have you on...

Andy,

Absolutely! We're glad to have you on board within the realm of this topic. I've said it before, but you always have impeccable taste when it comes to bikes, and given your ethos, your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

The Huffy?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ...

The Huffy?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO








(but I guess balance is restored by including the Raleighs as well:D) Kurt ain't gonna be too happy about it though!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

Looks like you've got some great pieces. And,...

Looks like you've got some great pieces. And, you also don't want them overwhelming you. This totally can make sense if you plan to open up a museum (either in person or virtual). Looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

Haha yep. That is what mine says as well,...

Haha yep. That is what mine says as well, something to the effect of "oh, so you are selling some? So you can buy others?' Truth is that she is right:lol:

But! Knowing this, the super ultimate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,503
Posted By AdventureManCO

I'm going to be watching plane tickets for Sept...

I'm going to be watching plane tickets for Sept 13 - 16 and if they drop a bit, I'm gonna snag a set and me and the Huffente will join the fray. Then that will make the 6th Dave.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

I like the somewhat philosophical direction this...

I like the somewhat philosophical direction this is going. For someone that has access to roads, gravel, mountains, snow, etc. just what would be a good number?

Now, I've seen that joke cartoon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

I'm going to use today to take pictures of all...

I'm going to use today to take pictures of all the others and likely post several of them for sale - we'll just see what happens!

I think noglider has the right idea w/ the number. Under 10 is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

Excellent! A good reminder to all that we...

Excellent!

A good reminder to all that we are in fantastic 'bike selling' weather. Now is the time! Git 'r done! (me included)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By AdventureManCO

Gonna show this to the wife to let her know I'm...

Gonna show this to the wife to let her know I'm not the only one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By AdventureManCO

Definitely not a 'newb' bike you've got there. ...

Definitely not a 'newb' bike you've got there. Welcome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 61,807
Posted By AdventureManCO

Dang! I picked up this exact same bike in a...

Dang! I picked up this exact same bike in a smaller size to rescue it, and I think I'm going to rebuild it and give it to my nephew as he needs a new bike, and its a bit small for me. This one is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,892
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean...this was probably the intersection that...

I mean...this was probably the intersection that housed the very first Guatemalan Huffy dealership:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,892
Posted By AdventureManCO

When building a Huffy, here is where your money...

When building a Huffy, here is where your money goes:


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You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,098
Posted By AdventureManCO

You know, I had been strongly considering one as...

You know, I had been strongly considering one as well, and in fact was out there last night trying to take some measurements. Sadly, what I found was that there would be no way to shift into the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,098
Posted By AdventureManCO

Thanks! Yep - the saddle, and bar tape are more...

Thanks! Yep - the saddle, and bar tape are more surprises to come. I'll re-consider the red housing as well. I actually had a piece of red housing on there, but move to a more 'authentic' vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,098
Posted By AdventureManCO

In preparation for a *possible* Cino appearance,...

In preparation for a *possible* Cino appearance, I have started swapping things around and doing a lot of testing. There is now a clincher wheelset on the bike, since these are the only larger tires...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,308
Posted By AdventureManCO

I have one of these in the 53-ish cm size that is...

I have one of these in the 53-ish cm size that is too small for me. Did you ever land one in 58cm?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,119
Posted By AdventureManCO

Very classy, and I'm sure I am not alone in that...

Very classy, and I'm sure I am not alone in that opinion:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By AdventureManCO

It cleaned up really nice. Great stuff.

It cleaned up really nice. Great stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,892
Posted By AdventureManCO

Glorious

Glorious
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 356,376
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean, its a nice bike and all, being the...

I mean, its a nice bike and all, being the Majestic Crapamount...but it's really just a poor man's Huffy:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,473
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yeah, alloy wheels would be great, also to gain...

Yeah, alloy wheels would be great, also to gain access to a nice world of quality 700c clincher tires as well.

EDIT: Oh snap! I just saw your post above! Now you've got a great excuse to change...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 1,760
Views: 356,376
Posted By AdventureManCO

Paging gugie , bulgie , scarlson , unterhausen...

Paging gugie , bulgie , scarlson , unterhausen ...

I've got a 1972 Paramount frame that is in need of some love and since I'm solidly into reducing the fleet right now, I wanted to see if any of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

I've been going over and over w/ the list, and I...

I've been going over and over w/ the list, and I think I'm going to (hopefully) be down to less than 10 bikes. I know it will involve some hard choices, but honestly seeing some nice bikes leave,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,473
Posted By AdventureManCO

Well it finally came out! ...

Well it finally came out!


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,893
Posted By AdventureManCO

lol Something I'll never have to worry...

lol

Something I'll never have to worry about.

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Much ado...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,098
Posted By AdventureManCO

Oh wow, this place is really going to heck… ...

Oh wow, this place is really going to heck…


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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,098
Posted By AdventureManCO

Can’t wait to ride the Huffente later today. It...

Can’t wait to ride the Huffente later today. It for sure weighs less now than every other road bike I have.

What Huffy are you riding today?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,892
Posted By AdventureManCO

The Huffy / Ultegra combo is on-point. ...

The Huffy / Ultegra combo is on-point.

Poetry not-quite-yet in motion.


Its quite a thrill to see the thread on the front page, knowing of what must be many other Masi / Cinelli / Herse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,823
Posted By AdventureManCO

Nice to have a triumph! Take the win!

Nice to have a triumph! Take the win!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,688
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yes, there is the (more important) issue of...

Yes, there is the (more important) issue of people's safety.

But my first thought was that 'someone should tell him' that, respectfully, he is terrible at this and should stop immediately because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,280
Posted By AdventureManCO

As much as I love gas pipe, I can't compete! Some...

As much as I love gas pipe, I can't compete! Some of those number are insane.

The Huffy, before royal treatment, weighed a scant 38lbs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,688
Posted By AdventureManCO

One of the best threads on here right now, for...

One of the best threads on here right now, for one of the worst reasons.

Somebody should tell him.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 61,807
Posted By AdventureManCO

Wow. My size, too bad not near me. Great find!

Wow. My size, too bad not near me. Great find!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-03-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,609
Posted By AdventureManCO

Good on all parties involved!

Good on all parties involved!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,688
Posted By AdventureManCO

Lol, what in the world. Guy accepted money for...

Lol, what in the world. Guy accepted money for doing that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

3 have left the LeGrande Garage today. The...

3 have left the LeGrande Garage today. The Allez, the Trek 600, and the PX-10. Hurt a bit to see them go, but they will be in good hands.

Here is where we currently stand:

Bikes: 12...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,529
Posted By AdventureManCO

It looks like the bar attachment point (stem...

It looks like the bar attachment point (stem clamp) is right around the same latitude as the seat, so potentially a host of bar options open up - from flats, to porteurs.

Or, can you raise that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 392
Posted By AdventureManCO

So, I don't know if Tange Prestige ever came in a...

So, I don't know if Tange Prestige ever came in a triple-butted configuation, but Prestige is really good tubing, some of the highest-end that Tange made. I would consider any bike, mtb or road, in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 817
Posted By AdventureManCO

This stood out.

This stood out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 489
Posted By AdventureManCO

All well here:thumb: no concern mixing and...

All well here:thumb: no concern mixing and matching from different years! Sounds like you already have an idea of what is needed to get things working (rear spacing, etc).

Probably biggest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,155
Posted By AdventureManCO

Haha I'm sorry for the confusion MsTris10 - its...

Haha I'm sorry for the confusion MsTris10 - its sort of an inside joke and its pretty much my fault, I'm the guilty party. Please don't ever consider a bike like that ladies Huffy Santa Fe until you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By AdventureManCO

Well, it presents well, and since it is aluminum,...

Well, it presents well, and since it is aluminum, hopefully won't rust out on you on that hot humid summer Florida day as you are wheeling it out to the garage for the first prospective buyer:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By AdventureManCO

I actually really dig it. I've got a slight soft...

I actually really dig it. I've got a slight soft spot for Schwinns, especially 'Good-Schwinns-in-hiding'. My first 'real' bike was a '98 Homegrown, after I moved out here to Colorado, and got to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 444
Posted By AdventureManCO

To me that seems like a good price.

To me that seems like a good price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 572
Posted By AdventureManCO

Sounds good to me:thumb:

Sounds good to me:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 22,887
Posted By AdventureManCO

To make up for my indiscretions, I did post 3...

To make up for my indiscretions, I did post 3 bikes for sale this evening.

However, I'm so dumb...so far, the only bikes that I'm listing for sale are the ones that fit me great, and haven't done...
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