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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,078,255
Posted By big chainring

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A Couple weeks ago I picked up this Takara Challenge touring bike....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-26-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 673
Posted By big chainring

This is quite interesting reading the responses....

This is quite interesting reading the responses. I wouldnt hesitate to buy that bike. Its a great deal. 80 mile drive is reasonable. Its a beautiful bike. The enjoyment of tinkering with it let alone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By big chainring

This one is a bit heavy, no tubing decal. But its...

This one is a bit heavy, no tubing decal. But its also a big frame. 42"wheelbase. Frame is 58cm c-t and 59cm c-c top tube. I bought it with some terrible Bell tires that were thick heavy rubber.. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,018
Posted By big chainring

Cantiflex tubing. ...

Cantiflex tubing.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Posted By big chainring

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Testors Sublime green perhaps. They have a few greens that look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By big chainring

A few laps at Meadowhill, Northbrook ...

A few laps at Meadowhill, Northbrook
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Onward.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By big chainring

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Bridge at Hazel St.
......Onward!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By big chainring

'84 Takara.....a Treasure!

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​​​​​​New to me Takara Challenger touring bike. Picked this up a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,148
Posted By big chainring

Its a Bates diadrant fork installed...

Its a Bates diadrant fork installed backwards.:foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 715
Posted By big chainring

When you see one of your old bikes for sale

This one was one of my early bike rebuilds. I sold it 6 or 7 years ago to a school teacher in Chicago. This is the bike that got me back into Saturday/Sunday morning group rides. i sold it with an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,386
Posted By big chainring

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Schwinn used a lot of french parts on their bikes so I took it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-30-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By big chainring

No longer available. Sold on facebook...

No longer available.
Sold on facebook marketplace.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-27-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By big chainring

1974 Schwinn Sports Tourer 26"

Sold locally. No longer available.

I bought this as sort of a reccue mission. Too big for me but wanted to get it into someones hands that would appreciate it. It is in very nice condition with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 614
Posted By big chainring

I had a '72 Olympic Paramount. It had a sticker...

I had a '72 Olympic Paramount. It had a sticker on the top tube...Munichen '72. Raced it at the Northbrook track. Cool bike, it had tied and soldered wheels with Weinmann woodfill rims. A bit big for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,738
Posted By big chainring

When I was in 6th grade we had saturday afternoon...

When I was in 6th grade we had saturday afternoon recreation at school that would last till 4:00. I would run home afterwards to catch as much of Wide World of Sports as I could as it started at 4pm....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 56,183
Posted By big chainring

My '73 Raleigh Competition on the Frank Lloyd...

My '73 Raleigh Competition on the Frank Lloyd Wright bridge in Glencoe, Illinois....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 2,750
Views: 174,857
Posted By big chainring

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By big chainring

Well that cleaned up nicely! Beautiful bike with...

Well that cleaned up nicely! Beautiful bike with the black, white and chrome. Looks fast sittin' still!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 9,908
Posted By big chainring

I'm old and slow but still like to ride in a...

I'm old and slow but still like to ride in a group now and then. I find it exhilarating. Raced a bit in my youth, but good lord its almost 50 yrs since I first raced in a madison/team race event, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,949
Posted By big chainring

Was the 2mm accomplished with washers between...

Was the 2mm accomplished with washers between pedal and crank?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,869
Posted By big chainring

On hot sunny days a damp cabbage leaf under the...

On hot sunny days a damp cabbage leaf under the helmet keeps you cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 48,426
Posted By big chainring

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Fifty years old this year, '74 Libertas.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,381
Posted By big chainring

Schlitz beer commercial with Jackie Simes...

Schlitz beer commercial with Jackie Simes throwing his bike for the win!

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,747
Posted By big chainring

Sold to a wannabe framebuilder. Yay! Then...

Sold to a wannabe framebuilder. Yay!
Then within hours of the sale picked up these tires. Good trade....I think?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,394
Posted By big chainring

Grand Sport was equipped with the long cage...

Grand Sport was equipped with the long cage Simplex derailleur. Really nice shifting. I would try it out before replacing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,307
Posted By big chainring

I live in the Chicago area, and yes it is FLAT!....

I live in the Chicago area, and yes it is FLAT!. And other than the DesPlaines river trail, which is under water 1/2 the year, there is no gravel roads or trails. I rode the Prarie Path, crushed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,002
Posted By big chainring

Most important to me is color and graphics. I...

Most important to me is color and graphics. I like bikes that either stand out with striking color and conntrasts or subtle unusual colors. Chrome lugs and fork ends are a plus. Heraldry and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 90,264
Posted By big chainring

Herman Van Springel, 7 time winner of...

Herman Van Springel, 7 time winner of Bordeaux-Paris... One day-350 miles....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-07-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,747
Posted By big chainring

I get a kick out of these responses. The bike is...

I get a kick out of these responses. The bike is painted with Benjamin Moore Gloss Impervo. Its one of their stock gloss colors that might not be available anymore. I think the color is great and its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,368
Posted By big chainring

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After a spirited ride I like to rib my friend..."So I paid $40...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,747
Posted By big chainring

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The frame has been sitting in my dining room for a couple weeks. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,236
Posted By big chainring

A '73 Grand Record is a great classic bike....

A '73 Grand Record is a great classic bike. Reynolds 531 tubing and equipped with Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleurs, TA crank, Brooks Pro saddle. Is it the black and red painted model? One of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,747
Posted By big chainring

Yep. They are great riding bikes. I had tbis one...

Yep. They are great riding bikes. I had tbis one built up inspired by Schwinns "french connection". Mafac brakes, Stronglight crank, sew-ups, aling with a brooks saddle and Campy Record derailleur....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,747
Posted By big chainring

'71 Super Sport

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By big chainring

Keep the original wheels. Shop the best deal you...

Keep the original wheels. Shop the best deal you can find on a pair of Vittoria Rally tires. They are decent tires. They typically have a bit of a squiggle in the tread but ride smoothly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,939
Posted By big chainring

RIP Gordon Singleton

Gordon Singleton...One of the great Canadian sprinters, World Champion, and a contributor on the forum died today. 67 yrs young.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 01:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,957
Posted By big chainring

Yep, thats a 72" gear. I often ride in 52/19...

Yep, thats a 72" gear. I often ride in 52/19 which is right around the same gear. I gear my bikes so I have a 63"/68"/72" gear progression.

On the high end I like 82/88/94".

Back in the day,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8,569
Views: 1,140,181
Posted By big chainring

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Libertas-Mann. Started with the purchase of the frame on ebay....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By big chainring

I have a set that is standard front and long...

I have a set that is standard front and long reach rear. Rear brake is 75 mil to bottom of adjustment....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,078,255
Posted By big chainring

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Early '70's Libertas- Mann. Frame is a recent purchase from ebay....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By big chainring

Messed with the headset again. Went to the...

Messed with the headset again. Went to the hardware store and matched up the bearing size to the one good caged bearings I had. I assembled the headset with the caged bearings on the bottom race and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By big chainring

Good catch. Only binder bolt I had handy.

Good catch. Only binder bolt I had handy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By big chainring

Interesting. This could very well be the case. I...

Interesting. This could very well be the case. I have adjusted over and over again and it feels as if its properly adjusted and then it works loose just by me rocking the bike back and forth with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By big chainring

Headset mysteries

I dont know much about headsets. I typically leave them alone. But I now have an issue on the new frame I bought recently.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,117
Posted By big chainring

Actually the Universal 61's are what would be...

Actually the Universal 61's are what would be expected during the early 70's. Even Cinelli spec'd them on their Super Corsa. Campy brakes were so crazy expensive it took a few years before they were...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,117
Posted By big chainring

Thats a spit and a polish bike. All original, all...

Thats a spit and a polish bike. All original, all there, dirty and dusty. An afternoon of cleaning and fettling and it would be one heck of a bike. Plusses for me...sew-ups, 49/52 chainrings, TTT...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,289
Posted By big chainring

I got this one, frame only, on ebay a couple...

I got this one, frame only, on ebay a couple weeks ago. Literally just finished building it up yesterday. A little perplexed by the Huret dropouts but perhaps a Jubilee will be the way to go in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 10,135
Posted By big chainring

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This is the bike that I used to get back into cycling after 25...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,071
Posted By big chainring

Ahh....Alizarin Crimson...beautiful!

Ahh....Alizarin Crimson...beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,063
Posted By big chainring

Cotter pins and social media, nothing good can...

Cotter pins and social media, nothing good can come of it when these two things are brought together.

Except maybe a picture of a "nice crank" showing what a properly installed cotter looks like....
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