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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 273
Posted By Pompiere

I know there are a lot of thinks to like about a...

I know there are a lot of thinks to like about a Klein, but I love it just for the paint job!

You never know what you might find at an estate sale. Once I was scanning the ads for furniture and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,505
Posted By Pompiere

I traded an old balloon tire bike and some cash...

I traded an old balloon tire bike and some cash for this Raleigh 20. It looks like it has been stored away for the last 30 or 40 years. It was one of my bucket list bikes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 759
Posted By Pompiere

British Racing Green was the look I was going for...

British Racing Green was the look I was going for on this English bike. I was using rattle cans, so I had to go with what was available. I ended up using Rust-oleum Hunter Green. I added Color...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,552
Posted By Pompiere

I humbly submit My F.W. Evans in the Restoration...

I humbly submit My F.W. Evans in the Restoration category. I think this qualifies as a new entry, even though it was in the same category last year. I wasn't planning to enter this bike, but I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,390,623
Posted By Pompiere

Congratulations on your find. Miyatas are well...

Congratulations on your find. Miyatas are well respected around here. Per the Asian Serial Number Guide (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1042901-asian-serial-number-guide.html) it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 245
Posted By Pompiere

The transformation is amazing! I saw a catalog...

The transformation is amazing! I saw a catalog description of the Carridice bag once. It said there were straps to hold your rain cape, IF it stops raining.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3,057
Views: 911,630
Posted By Pompiere

Yes, I used Rust-oleum rattle cans. I had not...

Yes, I used Rust-oleum rattle cans. I had not done a two color paint job before, so it was a learning experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3,057
Views: 911,630
Posted By Pompiere

I posted this bike in its own progress thread,...

I posted this bike in its own progress thread, but this one seems to be the central repository for before and after pictures, so I'll add it here as well. Last year while on vacation, I found this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 251
Posted By Pompiere

The color and cutouts certainly look like either...

The color and cutouts certainly look like either a Miyata Team or Pro model, but they were shown as having Shimano dropouts instead of Campy. Miyata serial numbers didn't include the month, so J...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 505
Posted By Pompiere

I was at an antique mall in Florida once that had...

I was at an antique mall in Florida once that had a booth filled with Marlboro stuff from the coupon catalog. There was jackets, sleeping bags, backpacks, duffle bags, etc., but no bikes. I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,744
Posted By Pompiere

When I was a kid in the 1960s, there were still a...

When I was a kid in the 1960s, there were still a lot of those windmill structures standing on farms around northwest Ohio. The pumps had been disconnected, but many still had the turbine spinning...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By Pompiere

Thank you all! I am very pleased with how well...

Thank you all! I am very pleased with how well it turned out. And last night's group ride proved that it rides as good as it looks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By Pompiere

Thank You! I pulled the crankset from a...

Thank You!

I pulled the crankset from a Marukin that I bought just before I found the Evans. Someone had alerted me about the odd taper, so I kept all the pieces together when I moved it over. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By Pompiere

I finished up my F.W. Evans today. I rode it this...

I finished up my F.W. Evans today. I rode it this evening and it seems faster with the new paint.https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td4/1/16/1f606.png
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,390,623
Posted By Pompiere

I went to the Bowling Green Bike Swap today and...

I went to the Bowling Green Bike Swap today and traded an old balloon tire bike and some cash for a Raleigh 20. I've wanted one for a long time and finally it happened. The bike is in pretty good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 40,895
Posted By Pompiere

So, I built the Univega, mostly with Box O' Crap...

So, I built the Univega, mostly with Box O' Crap parts, rode it for the On the Road Again Challenge, the took it back apart, and painted it. And I don't want to get rid of it. The paint turned out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,621
Posted By Pompiere

My BIL found this while cleaning out an estate. ...

My BIL found this while cleaning out an estate. I brought it home, aired up what appear to be the original tires, and rode it up and down the driveway.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,254
Posted By Pompiere

I used to have a 1984 Paramount touring but I...

I used to have a 1984 Paramount touring but I don't see any mention of a touring model in the catalogs after 1985, only road and track models. Mine had rack mounts front and rear, triple water...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8,568
Views: 1,140,097
Posted By Pompiere

I have been putting the final touches on my F.W....

I have been putting the final touches on my F.W. Evans. I just need to trim the cables and wrap the bars. I plan to have it ready for the club ride tomorrow evening.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8,568
Views: 1,140,097
Posted By Pompiere

Somebody made them in the past. I'm not sure if...

Somebody made them in the past. I'm not sure if it was the rack maker or someone else. I used to have several, but I am down to my last one.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 587
Views: 193,562
Posted By Pompiere

I just looked at my Mississippi built 1988 LeTour...

I just looked at my Mississippi built 1988 LeTour and it says Schwinn Chicago. I think that was because the headquarters was still there. The Chicago factory closed in 1983.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,209
Posted By Pompiere

:50:"With quality stuff, you only cry about it...

:50:"With quality stuff, you only cry about it once. With crappy stuff, you cry every time you have to use it." I can't take credit for making that up, but I agree with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,209
Posted By Pompiere

I think what they are trying to say is that the...

I think what they are trying to say is that the bar is measured in a different place than where you would normally put your hands, so if you ordered the size that your fitter says to get, it may not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By Pompiere

I would not do anything beyond clean and polish...

I would not do anything beyond clean and polish and lubricate everything that moves. Replace any rubber or plastic parts that are cracked or hardened, like tires or grips.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By Pompiere

I live about 45 minutes east, in Oak Harbor. I...

I live about 45 minutes east, in Oak Harbor. I get excited because BG and Monroe are the only swaps that are easy for me to drive to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By Pompiere

Northwest Ohio Bike Swap next week

Bowling Green is about 20 miles south of Toledo in northwest Ohio. This show mainly caters to the balloon tire cruiser and Sting Ray crowd, but there is usually a fair representation of road bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 561
Posted By Pompiere

Ross was another one that used 21.1 stems. Also...

Ross was another one that used 21.1 stems. Also Huffy. The earlier ones had stamped steel stems, but later on they had SR stems in 21.1 mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,552
Posted By Pompiere

I couldn't bear to look at the beat up Univega...

I couldn't bear to look at the beat up Univega frame any more, so I removed all the components, sanded the scrapes and gave it a coat of paint. In keeping with my original goal of not spending any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3,057
Views: 911,630
Posted By Pompiere

I got this Univega frame at the Monroe (Michigan)...

I got this Univega frame at the Monroe (Michigan) Bike Show and Swap in May. Someone was packing up their booth and offered it to me for a dollar. I had expressly told myself I was not looking for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,905
Posted By Pompiere

:thumb:I think you did great. The number on the...

:thumb:I think you did great. The number on the head badge indicates a 1990 model. The damage on the bottom of the frame is from a kickstand. Hopefully, they didn't crush the tubes too much. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 453
Posted By Pompiere

Miyata split their lineup into groups by what the...

Miyata split their lineup into groups by what the intended use was. The Sport 10, 90, 100, and 100 were the All Around series, the 210, 610, and 1000 were the Grand Touring series, the 310, 710, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By Pompiere

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

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1977 Univega Grand Rally?

It cost me a whole dollar, so not completely free,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 21,314
Posted By Pompiere

I've had this on the back burner for a while. I...

I've had this on the back burner for a while. I finally acquired the pieces to assemble what might be called a poor man's LHT. The Performance Parabola came with 32 mm tires on really narrow rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 40,895
Posted By Pompiere

Not a reduction, but yesterday I did pass up a...

Not a reduction, but yesterday I did pass up a low end Kawamura. A couple of years ago, I might have bought it, even with the steel wheels and stem shifters, so it's a step in the right direction.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 644
Posted By Pompiere

Sandusky High School's mascot is also the Blue...

Sandusky High School's mascot is also the Blue Streaks. The roller coaster opened in 1960. I'm not sure which came first.

I remember my grandparents using blue streak as a unit of measure, as in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 733
Posted By Pompiere

For some reason in my hobbies, I am drawn to odd...

For some reason in my hobbies, I am drawn to odd or unusual things that no one else seems to have. With the cost of processing, I haven't used my film cameras for a while, but I still have several. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By Pompiere

I have a Taiwan built Takara Advantage. I bought...

I have a Taiwan built Takara Advantage. I bought it for $5 at a thrift store to scavenge the alloy wheels and the crankset for other projects. The tubing sticker says: "4130 Chromoly P.G. Tubes" ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,905
Posted By Pompiere

I have a Ross Mt. Hood from the late 1980s that...

I have a Ross Mt. Hood from the late 1980s that fits the bill. My wife rides quite a bit slower than me (although she's getting better) so I sometimes ride it when we go out together. It also does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By Pompiere

Thank you for the complement. I sprayed the head...

Thank you for the complement. I sprayed the head and seat tubes first, but I probably didn't let it cure long enough before masking because when I peeled the tape off, you could see the texture of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,552
Posted By Pompiere

I couldn't stand looking at the "Dollar Bike" in...

I couldn't stand looking at the "Dollar Bike" in its beat up condition any more. After I finished spraying the clear coat on my FW Evans, I did a quick coat of primer and paint of the Univega. In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By Pompiere

Thanks to everyone for all the complements! ...

Thanks to everyone for all the complements!



Thank you. Since it was in no condition for a test ride, I wanted to make sure I wasn't wasting my time. I used the 1960s Lotus race car for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,460
Posted By Pompiere

I made some more progress on the FW Evans today. ...

I made some more progress on the FW Evans today. I had a setback when I masked off the head and seat tubes for the two color paint job. When I peeled the tape off, the yellow paint apparently had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 943
Posted By Pompiere

I was looking for a winter project in 2019 when I...

I was looking for a winter project in 2019 when I found a Fuji S12-S LTD in the back room of my local shop. It didn't look great, but the bones were solid. I threw it together for a test ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,333
Posted By Pompiere

I try to take a different bike each time, but I...

I try to take a different bike each time, but I don't have any sort of rotation. My choice might be influenced by what the ride conditions are or I'll just grab one that I haven't taken in a while. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,192
Posted By Pompiere

I like the look of cloth or padded vinyl tape on...

I like the look of cloth or padded vinyl tape on classic bikes, but my hands don't like how it feels. I use inexpensive foam tape, usually in black.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22,510
Views: 4,963,299
Posted By Pompiere

My family owned one of these when I was a teen. ...

My family owned one of these when I was a teen. Ours was red with chrome fenders and had the chain guard, but everything else in the picture is accurate for the way it came from Huffy. I figured...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 580
Posted By Pompiere

The Park Tool chart says 305-391 inch-pounds, or...

The Park Tool chart says 305-391 inch-pounds, or 25.4-32.6 foot pounds, for square taper cranks. My 1/2" torque wrench starts at 20 foot-pounds, so I don't trust the accuracy at that low of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 99,140
Posted By Pompiere

I have a white one and I had the same experience....

I have a white one and I had the same experience. Even on a perfectly smooth road, it would amplify the vibrations from the tire tread. Similar to the sound a carbon fiber bike makes when coasting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 630
Views: 205,858
Posted By Pompiere

I have the 1990 version, but the only difference...

I have the 1990 version, but the only difference is the cantilever brakes. All the other stuff they said about the bike is spot on. It might have been a cost saving move for Cannondale, since the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,002
Posted By Pompiere

In May, I passed on one of the green bikes like...

In May, I passed on one of the green bikes like the first picture for $20. It was in excellent condition, like it had been ridden for a summer, then forgotten in the back of the garage. It was in...
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