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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By Johnmwny

im not worried about the wheels messing up the...

im not worried about the wheels messing up the frame haha. I am not going to invest into rims when I plan on modifying the frame and might have useless rims at some point. Im sticking with 27” rims I...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-12-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By Johnmwny

awesome write up I will take this all in

awesome write up I will take this all in
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

i agree but this bike was not bought to be the...

i agree but this bike was not bought to be the best it’s frame could be. I would have ended up being cheaper and easier to buy something newer and closer to what Is “optimal” for my wants. This bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

I mean ultimately a bike has to have some...

I mean ultimately a bike has to have some original component or it’s not the Original bike. I’ve ridden with steel rims before, maybe I’ll switch them but for not they work. Same with the cotters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

ya it’s pretty firm still and cleaned up well. I...

ya it’s pretty firm still and cleaned up well. I need to give it a good scrub and condition. If you have any advice on your favorite products I’d love to hear. You are right it is a “belt” saddle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

ya it’s pretty firm still and cleaned up well. I...

ya it’s pretty firm still and cleaned up well. I need to give it a good scrub and condition. If you have any advice on your favorite products I’d love to hear. You are right it is a “belt” saddle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

thank you! I’m going to try to keep it but there...

thank you! I’m going to try to keep it but there is some rust starting, I might have to re paint in the future if I modify the frame at all but would like to keep it close to the original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

I plan to sensibly and non sensibly upgrade and...

I plan to sensibly and non sensibly upgrade and modify. I want this to be a bit of a Franken bike, it’s been well lover and used. I do think I’ll keep the rims because they are fine and I’m not...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-11-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By Johnmwny

I appreciate the responses. So far I have about...

I appreciate the responses. So far I have about 30 minutes worth of time on a road set up bike so I don’t really know they answers and all the resources I found assumed I did. I will take a look at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/92ff6aa2_870e_4503_8f50_9224ffb685f9_6834467b3031d532d851aca009e96e8c61c0f36a.jpeg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By Johnmwny

I considered switch rims and might but at this...

I considered switch rims and might but at this point the bike is a play ground for learning other techniques for modification and I’d hate to invest a big chunk of money and then much up the frame...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-11-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By Johnmwny

Source for intro to bike Fitting?

Is there a book or website that gives a good general overview of bike fitting? I'm thinking about changing up components in the future so I'm not sure it's worth getting properly fitted at this...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By Johnmwny

27" gravel tires choice

Hey all I'm converting an old steel tourer into a bit of a more modern gravel rider. My choices for tires seem pretty slim but it looks like Panaracer Pasela ProTite 27"(aw278-lx-18pt2) and Kenda...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

I can’t post photos till I hit a certain...

I can’t post photos till I hit a certain milestone as I said and my posts per day are limited. I should be able to get photos up tomorrow though I believe
Forum: Introductions
09-09-23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By Johnmwny

currently nothing in particular. I picked up a...

currently nothing in particular. I picked up a Fuji and would like to explore something new next years. I’m not to knowledgeable so I’m still just learning
Forum: Introductions
09-09-23, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By Johnmwny

😂😂 yes we get a little picky about the terms I’m...

😂😂 yes we get a little picky about the terms I’m on Lake Erie nearish to Buffalo you can call it upstate but we all know you’re not from here then. It’s friendly bunch though.
Forum: Introductions
09-08-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By Johnmwny

Hey from western New York

Hey all getting back into cycling and into classic bikes and gravel riding. I’ve already learned so much from here and hope to share my journey with you all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

I will post when I can, I believe I need to make...

I will post when I can, I believe I need to make 8 most posts before I can upload images
M8k1179 was the stamp above the BB
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 447
Views: 275,712
Posted By Johnmwny

awesome resource. Hope i can identify my bike...

awesome resource. Hope i can identify my bike using some of this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By Johnmwny

New Bike! 1973 Fuji Tourer

Just purchased a 1973 Fuji Tourer that's in decent shape and needs the regular stuff you'd imagine but is rideable. This bike comes with many firsts for me, down tube shifters, cottered cranks, heck...
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