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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1,427
Views: 493,687
Posted By theblackbullet

1992 M1000 ...

1992 M1000

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7,530
Views: 3,855,855
Posted By theblackbullet

I had a lots of fun building this one. A blast to...

I had a lots of fun building this one. A blast to ride on any surface!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,843
Posted By theblackbullet

Thanks! I'll pass 4000 miles since repair later...

Thanks! I'll pass 4000 miles since repair later today. Haven't regretted saving this one for a second!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,843
Posted By theblackbullet

I can ride this bike out of my front door to...

I can ride this bike out of my front door to gravel, single track, my job, my favorite fishing spots, the local training rides, the grocery store...... They work well with 26, 650b, and sometimes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2,286
Views: 815,278
Posted By theblackbullet

I have this 20" 92 Cannondale M1000 I'd be glad...

I have this 20" 92 Cannondale M1000 I'd be glad to trade away. Was advertised as a 22" but unfortunately was not. Price was right so I couldn't head home without it. Now that I've sat on it, I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,075
Posted By theblackbullet

Just for fun ;) ...

Just for fun ;)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 264
Posted By theblackbullet

Be careful with the non-Shimano cleats. I've had...

Be careful with the non-Shimano cleats. I've had failures caused due to voids in the plastic in knock-off/off-brand SPD-SL cleats.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,223
Posted By theblackbullet

I'm using a White Industries Eno eccentric hub....

I'm using a White Industries Eno eccentric hub. It uses an offset axle that allows me to rotate the wheel to tension it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,223
Posted By theblackbullet

I've had the urge to put together another...

I've had the urge to put together another singlespeed for a bit since I haven't been able to ride my track bike for the last few months. Noticed that I had chainstay clearance for the 700x38...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-19-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 703
Posted By theblackbullet

I like Paul Brodie's approach: ...

I like Paul Brodie's approach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtOeCtNBUwg&t=273s
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By theblackbullet

Sometimes these vintage crank sets are worth more...

Sometimes these vintage crank sets are worth more to the BMX crowd. The only difference is the chainring on many of them. Once realizing this myself I swapped a single ring on to a Super Maxy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,769
Posted By theblackbullet

18.5lbs is an impressive figure for a bike from...

18.5lbs is an impressive figure for a bike from any era let alone the late 70's :eek:

handsome machine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,769
Posted By theblackbullet

Adding some I've been able to locate in my...

Adding some I've been able to locate in my digging over the last day or so:

1977 Zebrakenko Olympic Ace - this one belongs/belonged to @Elev12k
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,769
Posted By theblackbullet

That Royal Force is a handsome bike! Were these...

That Royal Force is a handsome bike! Were these sold in the US at all? Or were we only getting the AD marque until everything was just sold as a Puch in the 80's?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,769
Posted By theblackbullet

Thanks for sharing everyone! I certainly...

Thanks for sharing everyone! I certainly appreciate the pictures! Very cool bikes!

I really enjoy the quirkiness of the group and that it isn't/wasn't so easy to come by. I seem to forget the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,769
Posted By theblackbullet

What bikes came with 1st gen Dura Ace?

As the title states, what bikes were sold with the first generation of Shimano Dura Ace? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 493
Posted By theblackbullet

There is no reason this would affect the dish of...

There is no reason this would affect the dish of the wheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 816
Posted By theblackbullet

It's important to note that these adapters only...

It's important to note that these adapters only work if your bike has removable canti studs.
I decided that for me, a v-brake with more reach was a better solution.

I've ran 26" (original), 700c,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 493
Posted By theblackbullet

You may be able to get there by using a...

You may be able to get there by using a derailleur hanger extender like the Wolftooth Goatlink/Roadlink or similar. Just be aware of your rear derailleur's capacity. 11-42t is more often used as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By theblackbullet

Many thanks Dave! I couldn't have gotten this...

Many thanks Dave! I couldn't have gotten this done without your generosity!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By theblackbullet

Suntour Perfect cogs

Feeling inspired by a modern replacement freewheel that is knocking after only 100 miles, I decided to try and tackle rebuilding this Suntour Perfect freewheel that was otherwise never going to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By theblackbullet

Same for me as well! Still trying to decided if I...

Same for me as well! Still trying to decided if I need to track down a black Crane rear derailleur or to get a freewheel that makes use of the Crane GS's range.



I had the same thought! I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By theblackbullet

Got it the rest of the way together this evening...

Got it the rest of the way together this evening and took it on it's maiden voyage!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By theblackbullet

Pictures from the seller. ...

Pictures from the seller.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By theblackbullet

1977 Austro-Daimler Vent Noir

I've been off of the bike for the last 2 months, and I really wanted to give myself something to look forward to when I started being able to ride again. This is it!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 12,097
Posted By theblackbullet

I think this is close! As a millennial, I do...

I think this is close!

As a millennial, I do love old bikes. I just don't have any specific memories or attachments to the bikes because they were "cool" before I was born. I recently purchased a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,317
Posted By theblackbullet

I continued to pull up the listing multiple times...

I continued to pull up the listing multiple times a day. :innocent: The price dropped again on Friday. I messaged first thing on Saturday. The seller shipped Tuesday. And it's here today. This bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,317
Posted By theblackbullet

junk...

junk https://www.amazon.com/iMeshbean-Wheels-Single-Bicycle-Clincher/dp/B0CCNNJXLY?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1H80H5UHTLXX
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,035
Posted By theblackbullet

This bike originally came with 26x2.125" tires...

This bike originally came with 26x2.125" tires and as a 24.3" frame (Trek's official sizing) it looks really odd with the small tires and giant head tube. Since coming into my possession, I've ran...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,317,483
Posted By theblackbullet

Thanks! It's a Blackburn. Came with the bike when...

Thanks! It's a Blackburn. Came with the bike when I bought it, and it's one of the few things I haven't swapped out! Carries a trunk bag 90% of the time. Love having it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9,219
Views: 3,317,483
Posted By theblackbullet

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I've really been enjoying 650b on my 84...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,317
Posted By theblackbullet

please stop posting. I'd love to get my hands on...

please stop posting. I'd love to get my hands on this bike but haven't come up with a way to justify the drive from Atlanta...yet :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,075
Posted By theblackbullet

I am 6'3" with 33" inseam

I am 6'3" with 33" inseam
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,075
Posted By theblackbullet

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,569
Posted By theblackbullet

The X9 rear derailleur is exact actuation and...

The X9 rear derailleur is exact actuation and thus should work with your shifters. https://www.sram.com/en/service/models/rd-x9-a1

I have used SRAM GX 10 (exact actuation) speed rear derailleurs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,075
Posted By theblackbullet

I'm still bringing the rear wheel's tension up,...

I'm still bringing the rear wheel's tension up, but couldn't wait to get a test fit. 650b x 50mm

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By theblackbullet

You will find issues with most press-fit bb bikes...

You will find issues with most press-fit bb bikes online even if the majority of those bikes on the road don't have any issues at all. Personally I've found that with a Wheels MFG bb that threads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,280,474
Posted By theblackbullet

I bought my 84 850 for $250 in a bit rougher...

I bought my 84 850 for $250 in a bit rougher shape. I had to drive over 4 hours each way for it, but have no regrets. I'd gladly pay $450 for another (83-85) in that condition, especially if it were...
Forum: Touring
01-26-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,365
Posted By theblackbullet

I order from china via ali express. I've had good...

I order from china via ali express. I've had good luck with RideNow (36g) at $6/tube, Newboler (28g) being my favorite at $3.50/tube with the caveat that the plastic valve stems can become brittle in...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,365
Posted By theblackbullet

Latex and TPU are not being pushed out because...

Latex and TPU are not being pushed out because they are not very good for performance, but rather that tubeless road tires have made large strides in performance. They have gotten lighter and they...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-25-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By theblackbullet

The adapters you are looking for are here:...

The adapters you are looking for are here: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/accessories/trainer-parts-and-components/kickr-quick-release-adapter-kit

They aren't relevant for the SNAP. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,280,474
Posted By theblackbullet

Oddly enough at some point the 7000 was dropped...

Oddly enough at some point the 7000 was dropped at some point and the Altron became what I believe to be marketed towards the tri crowd it seems. Same wishbone seatstay as the NFS beta bikes.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-09-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By theblackbullet

Metal Supermarkets only shows as carrying 6061...

Metal Supermarkets only shows as carrying 6061 and 6065, but fortunately, I contacted BFS and they have the tubing I need, just not listed on their website
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,643
Posted By theblackbullet

The only time I've ever used the steady mode on...

The only time I've ever used the steady mode on my tail light is when I'm riding in a group after dark. Flashing mode almost always otherwise.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,989
Posted By theblackbullet

I cancelled my subscription and never needed to...

I cancelled my subscription and never needed to replace it because the paid features aren't worth anything to me. If they charged $10-20 a year for everyone, I'd still not pay it. Rather they have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By theblackbullet

While I do think that the barrel adjuster may be...

While I do think that the barrel adjuster may be able to take up the extra width, it is likely that the pads will contact the rim in a different place. Set up correctly for 23mm external may have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,908
Posted By theblackbullet

My 1999 Ironhorse Victory came with the Profile...

My 1999 Ironhorse Victory came with the Profile Design SC (alloy steerer) fork. It clears 28s with ease and feels solid under me as a 6'4", 230lb rider. If I were intentionally seeking out another 1"...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-06-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,532
Posted By theblackbullet

I know this thread is a little older, but I...

I know this thread is a little older, but I figured I'd put my 2 cents in.

For someone new to the track, the most important thing with choosing what bike to build is to build the one you will be...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-06-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,102
Posted By theblackbullet

Vision Metron Track Handlebars

It's been almost 7 years since I bought anything nice for my track bike, and I've put two things on my wish list for this year: a new rear disc (sold my last one pre-pandemic), and a set of modern...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-01-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,705
Posted By theblackbullet

If you search Kestrel 4000 on this forum, you'll...

If you search Kestrel 4000 on this forum, you'll see that there are numerous posts in the Classic and Vintage forum including the 1987 Road Test/Bike Review : Road Test/Bike Review (1987) KESTREL...
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