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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,261
Posted By AdventureManCO

I was just looking at that! Nice work!

I was just looking at that! Nice work!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,261
Posted By AdventureManCO

Don't feel too bad. Since this thread began, I...

Don't feel too bad. Since this thread began, I got rid of quite a few, and picked up a couple along the way. I now have the Trek 970 (1993) and the 1986-ish Schwinn Cimarron - both nearly too small...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 208
Posted By AdventureManCO

Did you buy it for the $105? I think it's worth...

Did you buy it for the $105? I think it's worth that all day every day and then some.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 208
Posted By AdventureManCO

This thread should be moved to the regular C&V...

This thread should be moved to the regular C&V forum so that more people can experience the joy of your find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 509
Posted By AdventureManCO

I count at least 6 blue bikes (5 of which can go)...

I count at least 6 blue bikes (5 of which can go) to make room for the Sirrus:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,810
Posted By AdventureManCO

I didn't mention why maybe none of them broke,...

I didn't mention why maybe none of them broke, just that none of them did:p


Can't wait for more updates to this beauty!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,321
Posted By AdventureManCO

That...is a gorgeous bike.

That...is a gorgeous bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 208
Posted By AdventureManCO

Late 60s? Looks very nice. Great find!

Late 60s? Looks very nice. Great find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 509
Posted By AdventureManCO

Please tell us you will at least try to ride it,...

Please tell us you will at least try to ride it, so we have some new juicy comparisons!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,810
Posted By AdventureManCO

This implies that there is more than just one out...

This implies that there is more than just one out there.

Stronger together.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,383
Posted By AdventureManCO

There is a good video I saw a few years ago (wish...

There is a good video I saw a few years ago (wish I could find it now) about a guy who is passionate about woodworking and helping wayward kids who have no other trajectory than prison develop a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,383
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yep, mixed bag for sure. And I don't generalize...

Yep, mixed bag for sure. And I don't generalize lightly. I tend to think that I float far outside of the generalizations people make of millenials - its tough to be judged based on the worst of us,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,810
Posted By AdventureManCO

That bike deserves nothing less than to be...

That bike deserves nothing less than to be overnight shipped directly to Curno so that master Pelizzoli can have his steadied hand at the bottom bracket and make things right.

A hose clamp could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,383
Posted By AdventureManCO

You seem like a cool dude. I'm betting that some...

You seem like a cool dude. I'm betting that some folks here maybe took some of your descriptions of your generation and applied all the negative ones to you:lol:

There are a lot of great things...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,261
Posted By AdventureManCO

Doesn't need to count if it won't be your...

Doesn't need to count if it won't be your bike:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 713
Posted By AdventureManCO

I would have preferred garbage gaspipe, but I...

I would have preferred garbage gaspipe, but I suppose this one will suffice:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,261
Posted By AdventureManCO

I like the pink. That's a clean bike. The...

I like the pink. That's a clean bike.

The Trek looks like an extremely nice bike. I'm not a CF guy, so it wouldn't interest me, but it is nice. Would probably sell quickly.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-22-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 582
Posted By AdventureManCO

Love these old American customs. Great bike,...

Love these old American customs. Great bike, great price. Too small for me, but I'd be tempted if it was. Good on you my man!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,536
Posted By AdventureManCO

Darn straight, although I think I'll have to use...

Darn straight, although I think I'll have to use a different wheelset. Ideally, I'd like to find a set of Campy 28H hubs laced to some sort of clincher, and then put some of them JBs on there. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,536
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean, I’ve got a few ‘US made’ bikes I would...

I mean, I’ve got a few ‘US made’ bikes I would love to see others ride, if you need options.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,340
Posted By AdventureManCO

Sorry, forgot the photos! ...

Sorry, forgot the photos!


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/705aaa94_a904_48d1_b20d_b5ca267abfae_0b2d502508e31d25eab8ac60db9d4ed634e8f1ec.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,383
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yesterday I was buying, and was so excited at the...

Yesterday I was buying, and was so excited at the smokin' deals I got

Today I'm selling, and I'm so bummed about the terrible prices I'm getting
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,846
Posted By AdventureManCO

Well, it is a spectrum for sure. I think it you...

Well, it is a spectrum for sure. I think it you look at the bell curve of vintage bike setups compared to modern bike setups, you'd see a little more consideration for ergos amongst the modern bikes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 961
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yes, it is considered a very high tier hand built...

Yes, it is considered a very high tier hand built American road bike. Just like Huffy.

A local bike shop near me has a small museum of very high class vintage road bikes, and amongst them was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 961
Posted By AdventureManCO

I’m betting that if you mentioned the bike was a...

I’m betting that if you mentioned the bike was a Columbine, you’d get way more interest from folks ‘round these parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,340
Posted By AdventureManCO

Quick update: The Cimarron's seatpost continues...

Quick update: The Cimarron's seatpost continues to be toast....

I did start the lye treatment, and even that hasn't worked yet! Good news is plenty of post is showing, so we'll eventually get it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 163
Posted By AdventureManCO

I watched the whole thing. Fantastic and...

I watched the whole thing. Fantastic and beautiful to watch! I was curious about the brazing process. That jig that held a bunch of torch nozzles...I'm assuming that is to evenly heat up the joint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 997
Posted By AdventureManCO

Interested in cyccommute 's thoughts as I know he...

Interested in cyccommute 's thoughts as I know he rides some mtbs on the streets.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 528
Posted By AdventureManCO

Beautiful

Beautiful
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 509
Posted By AdventureManCO

The paint job on these is fabulous, and really...

The paint job on these is fabulous, and really gives off that late 80s/90s splashy neon vibe.

No plans to take this one in on the 19mph club?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,261
Posted By AdventureManCO

It takes a lot to admit that - good job:thumb: ...

It takes a lot to admit that - good job:thumb:

I think I should probably list about half my fleet and just see what sells.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7,969
Views: 975,555
Posted By AdventureManCO

All the more reason to admire your bravery for...

All the more reason to admire your bravery for wanting to keep it. I might have to start a thread (not Raleigh specific) just to have (and poke) some fun at the various, *ahem* imperfections in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,958
Posted By AdventureManCO

Actually, those things are pretty heavy! I think...

Actually, those things are pretty heavy! I think it must come from the mechanical superpowers they give.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 197
Posted By AdventureManCO

I don't know a ton about it, but there was...

I don't know a ton about it, but there was definitely some crossover. Back in the 80s, according to VintageTrek, they had Japan making some of those rear triangles. I know that the 9xx series...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 197
Posted By AdventureManCO

Very cool. Its nice to see some number...

Very cool. Its nice to see some number associated with some bikes/years. I've wondered about what production numbers were like on some of the higher-end Treks per year, like the 7xx and 9xx bikes. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,846
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yeah I know:) Or at least it can be made to...

Yeah I know:)

Or at least it can be made to be. But the ergos of modern bike stuff is worlds better than the old stuff. I've mainly just used a classic bend drop handlebar, you know, the old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,810
Posted By AdventureManCO

Oh man. This thread is now bringing up all sorts...

Oh man. This thread is now bringing up all sorts of past emotions. I may need a moment:lol:

I used two different sets of adapter cups. The first set (the OMAS) I got from thumpism actually fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,810
Posted By AdventureManCO

That Somafabshop sale coming in handy!

That Somafabshop sale coming in handy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,958
Posted By AdventureManCO

I just weighed the bike, and we came in at 22lbs...

I just weighed the bike, and we came in at 22lbs even.

Now, with this scale, I have weighed packages that have ended up weighing less when they get to UPS and put up on their scales, so I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 995
Posted By AdventureManCO

Your dedication to having your time sucked away...

Your dedication to having your time sucked away by a heavy, rusty object that could be easily replaced by one of better quality is an admirable trait! It reminds me of someone else...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,810
Posted By AdventureManCO

Or go for broke w/ some RH Stampede Pass...

Or go for broke w/ some RH Stampede Pass slicks:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,037
Posted By AdventureManCO

Not possible

Not possible
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,846
Posted By AdventureManCO

If I am being honest, I'm completely...

If I am being honest, I'm completely unsympathetic to originality, while also freely admitting that the classic bicycles in their original configurations tend to be aesthetically ideal, especially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,810
Posted By AdventureManCO

When I got the Huffente, I would attempt to ride...

When I got the Huffente, I would attempt to ride with no hands, but the bike would violently pull to the left. When I pulled the fork, it was visibly off to one side. I did some real crude...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,810
Posted By AdventureManCO

I have lots of questions, with the first one...

I have lots of questions, with the first one being: do you have your therapist on speed dial?:D

Lots of conundrums with these things. I find it an absolute joy that most Huffys have no qualms...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,810
Posted By AdventureManCO

I can't answer any important questions just yet. ...

I can't answer any important questions just yet. I'm too busy crying tears of joy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,261
Posted By AdventureManCO

Great job! That would be a hard one to let go...

Great job! That would be a hard one to let go of. I'm proud of you for staying so strong!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,596
Posted By AdventureManCO

I came here to say something similar before I saw...

I came here to say something similar before I saw noglider 's post. Its refreshing to see your enthusiasm. Keep at it, we're all cheering you on here!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 813
Views: 44,779
Posted By AdventureManCO

I looked, didn't see any.

I looked, didn't see any.
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