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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 620
Posted By bres dad

back with Paramount

So I had an '85 or 86 red paramount several years ago. Wasn't quite the riught fit & foolishly sold it. Well, the Schwinn gods smiled upon me yesterday & I found about as mint condition 87 (maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Posted By bres dad

2009 Schwinn Paramount Series 9 Carbon Road Bike

I've always been a Paramount nut. I know many people wouldn't consider this a 'true' Paramount as it was an attempt for Schwinn to try to get back into higher end biking well past when Waterford...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 608
Posted By bres dad

back in the saddle

Been several years since I've been riding & on this forum. I was actually tuning up the bike to sell it but decided to take it for one last spin, and then the bug hit me again. Any advice for someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-16, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By bres dad

Any information I can. Was it a limited edition?...

Any information I can. Was it a limited edition? Racing edition? Year(s) made? Model?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-16, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By bres dad

Info needed on 'Bianchi Mavic'

There is a near mint (green at that) Bianchi at a shop not far from me. There is no model indicated on the frame other than a few 'Mavic' stickers, on the top tube and on the drive side stay (not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-13-16, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,058
Posted By bres dad

I've got the 300 on my secondary bike and really...

I've got the 300 on my secondary bike and really don't like it much. I've had issues with it and its going to be replaced. Right now, I'm considering a Garmin Edge 520 vs. using my phone with Wahoo,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-12-16, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,058
Posted By bres dad

Looking for new bike computer set up

I'm looking to replace the Bontrager computer on my secondary bike (don't remember its model off hand.) It does have an ANT+ speed/cadence sensor. My Primary bike has a Bontrager Node 1.1 w/ dual...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,738
Posted By bres dad

Not me but my daughter. She had just got a new...

Not me but my daughter. She had just got a new mountain bike. This was the first multi-speed bike and the first without coaster brakes she ever had. We went out on a family ride. I was hanging back...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-16, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3,133
Views: 554,082
Posted By bres dad

last ride of the fall: ...

last ride of the fall:
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/cdd29/IMG_20151022_1622251681_zps5kkd6kja.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-16, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,772
Posted By bres dad

I've got full SRAM 2x10 X7 (type 2 w/ clutch) and...

I've got full SRAM 2x10 X7 (type 2 w/ clutch) and am satisfied. I've never really noticed the 'clunk' many describe but I do think its smoother and less chain slap than the X5 it replaced.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-16, 06:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 45,512
Posted By bres dad

If you can, take it to your LBS for a proper fit...

If you can, take it to your LBS for a proper fit & measurement.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-16, 06:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,942
Posted By bres dad

We have an ’09 Ford Taurus X. Its not really a...

We have an ’09 Ford Taurus X. Its not really a Taurus so I’m not sure why its called that but its misleading. Very similar to the Flex (the Flex ultimately replaced the T-X.) Third row seating, AWD....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,590,983
Posted By bres dad

'13 Specialized RockHopper: ...

'13 Specialized RockHopper:
http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/cdd29/b26a4e48-2896-411d-8c9a-cb1f7ab6aac0_zpsjq6a3eie.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-15, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3,133
Views: 554,082
Posted By bres dad

White Water Canal, Metamora Indiana

Wife and I took the day off and did some trail riding by a abandoned section of the White Water Canal that use to link Cincinnati to some smaller towns in south east Indiana. This is the remains of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,176
Posted By bres dad

May be off target a bit, but what about the...

May be off target a bit, but what about the concept bike that Colnago did? I haven't found much on it but I do remember seeing something about this being used, about 3/4 down the page:

This is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-15, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3,133
Views: 554,082
Posted By bres dad

Out last night trail riding with my daughter near...

Out last night trail riding with my daughter near an old dam hidden away in town:

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/cdd29/IMG_20150818_1932038621_zpsjqn7n48e.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 07:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

The LBS wanted to check the bike out just in case...

The LBS wanted to check the bike out just in case there might be something that would be eligible for a warranty replacement. He said the seat post was banging around in the frame and ended up...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-15, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27,405
Views: 18,502,179
Posted By bres dad

just picked up a wife offending, potential...

just picked up a wife offending, potential marriage ending Paramount PDG Series 7. Got it from the original owner. Ive changed a few things out *gone are the gold bling trim. Put on a Shimanoo 50/34...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By bres dad

For me, it depends on the bike. My main bike is...

For me, it depends on the bike. My main bike is black & white w/ orange accents, black bar tape. My backup bike is all blue with black tape. The third bike in the stable is red with white trim,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-15, 11:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,847
Posted By bres dad

Which handlebar tape to use... black or matching accents on the bike?

When you build a bike up, do you normally use a neutral color (black or white), try to match the frame's primary color or go for matching colored accents on the bike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-15, 11:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

Cale, I love the bike, don't get me wrong. Some...

Cale, I love the bike, don't get me wrong. Some of these noises are irritating. Some of my research has said some of what I'm experiencing could be signs of larger problems, as well as simple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-15, 08:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

It doesn't have the RS500. Its got a 5800 105...

It doesn't have the RS500. Its got a 5800 105 crank. Its definitely the seat post. I pulled a seat post off of another bike and swapped it out... dead quiet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-15, 07:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

navinsipe, are you talking about where the seat...

navinsipe, are you talking about where the seat post connects to the seat? Do you have a photo? There are a few different styles of seat post that have been used on the Domane. This is mine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-15, 09:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

Just got back from the shop. They confirmed its...

Just got back from the shop. They confirmed its the seat post banging around on either the frame or something in the frame. They're slammed prepping bikes for a few local events happening this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-15, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8,345
Views: 3,144,186
Posted By bres dad

I've got the same (threaded version though) on my...

I've got the same (threaded version though) on my Schwinn 974. I like the idea of the Schwinn decals on the fork. Will have to look into it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-15, 05:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

It could be. It was late when I was working on...

It could be. It was late when I was working on this last night, normally when I'm in bed so I didn't want to pursue it any more for the night. The seat bolts were pretty tight. I've had issues with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-15, 09:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

I think we have our answer. I took the bike off...

I think we have our answer. I took the bike off the stand and sat it on the ground putting pressure on the seat. As it made contact with the ground... POP! I removed the seat post and clamp and took...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-15, 09:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,308
Posted By bres dad

Though possible, I doubt the seat post would wind...

Though possible, I doubt the seat post would wind up an anal probe or the equiv of something you'd see in the red room of 50 Shades of Gray... keep an eye on it and for other 'series' bikes if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

This bike has no internal cables. All of the...

This bike has no internal cables. All of the guides seem tight. I'm going to remove the seat post and see what it does (standing up of course... sitting would be painful :/

I've read the old rule...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-15, 05:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

I'm on a witch hunt trying to figure out what the...

I'm on a witch hunt trying to figure out what the popping is and if its serious. I took it out for a test ride and noticed a lot of vibration on the non drive side crank arm. It wiggles and one bolt...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-15, 12:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,308
Posted By bres dad

The problem with the idea of using use a standard...

The problem with the idea of using use a standard seat post on one of those is that there isn't enough of the seat tube sticking up above the top tube. I had seriously thought about it
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-15, 12:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,308
Posted By bres dad

There is a way to fix it. There used to be a...

There is a way to fix it. There used to be a person in a Facebook forum for the SAS bikes (Schwinn Aluminum Series... 564, 754, etc) that would put a collar above the screw that releases/tightens the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-15, 09:43 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 56,591
Posted By bres dad

Found this and just couldn't pass it up, a near...

Found this and just couldn't pass it up, a near mint Paramount Series 7 from the early 90's. One of the Japanese built yes, but still a nice bike. Really pissed the wife off with it too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-15, 07:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

The rim issue is fixed. Ran the wheel to the LBS...

The rim issue is fixed. Ran the wheel to the LBS (figured maybe 5 minutes with them would be cheaper than return shipping) and the cap on the non-drive side came unscrewed, allowing lateral movement...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-05-15, 08:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,079
Posted By bres dad

I'm in a similar boat. I really don't want to...

I'm in a similar boat. I really don't want to spend the $$ on another bike computer. I'm considering getting a Bluetooth sensor (cheap ones on ebay for about $20-$25), phone mount and then find a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-15, 08:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

Issues with #1...

Issues with #1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) happened before I put the Vuelta wheels on the bike. I've also swapped the wheels out before troubleshooting and it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-15, 06:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

Normally when I ride, I'll spin in the small...

Normally when I ride, I'll spin in the small chain ring til warmed up then depending where I'm at and whom I'm with, I'll switch to the large. On the rear I usually stay in the middle to outer gears...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-15, 08:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,709
Posted By bres dad

Trek Domane 4.3 issues... ready to get rid of the damn bike

Ok, not quite ready but getting frustrated. I'm used to metal bikes and how they behave, not full on carbon fiber (lack of knowledge & experience may be part of the problem.) I bought a new 2015...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-15, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By bres dad

So I met up with the guy and looked at the...

So I met up with the guy and looked at the crankset. There's more wear on it than I expected (a little gouging but not deep) and it needs cleaned up but itthe NDS is nice and tight. Also fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-15, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By bres dad

I don't believe this is the SL-K light. Only SL-K...

I don't believe this is the SL-K light. Only SL-K is specified in the ad and the photo doesn't appear to say 'Light' anywhere, if it even would. Assuming its not the Light, how much of a risk would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-15, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By bres dad

Carbon crank question

This is a time critical question (supposed to meet the guy today) but wondering what potential issues I might be getting into by buying a used FSA SL-K carbon crankset (standard gear set, 175mm). Not...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-15, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,256
Posted By bres dad

I've had some luck using Teslor's model paint on...

I've had some luck using Teslor's model paint on many of my bikes. My wife has a blue '85 Trek 400. I used some Teslor's to touch up a few spots and it was almost dead on. There is some information...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,056
Posted By bres dad

I have two sets of Corsa SLRs (I believe they're...

I have two sets of Corsa SLRs (I believe they're a step up from the Corsa Lite but can't remember) in both 10 & 11 speed on my main & secondary bikes. I've had no trouble with either. I also have a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-15, 08:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By bres dad

I almost decapitated a squirrell tonight on a...

I almost decapitated a squirrell tonight on a ride. Little bastard ran out in front of me right for the wheel. He got hit by the spokes and went flying.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-15, 01:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,396
Posted By bres dad

Surely someone has to have some gopro footage...

Surely someone has to have some gopro footage...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-15, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,280
Posted By bres dad

I've got a set of Vectors on my secondary bike....

I've got a set of Vectors on my secondary bike. They had quite a bit of wear on them when I bought them but seem to be holding up well.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-15, 07:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,668
Posted By bres dad

There appears to be some progress. Still waiting...

There appears to be some progress. Still waiting to meet the guy that makes custom orthodics & inserts. I saw the podiatrist last week and he noticed a difference in my foot, not as tight or stiff....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-15, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8,345
Views: 3,144,186
Posted By bres dad

Nashbar has one. Little heavy for carbon fiber...

Nashbar has one. Little heavy for carbon fiber but works well on my '89 Schwinn 754.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 07:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,668
Posted By bres dad

makeitso5005...

makeitso5005 (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/makeitso5005-155893.html), you have good points. Overall I try to watch what I eat. Plus I'm not overweight (5'10- 150lb). The way I walk really was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-15, 10:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,668
Posted By bres dad

Here's a brief run down of what all I'm doing: ...

Here's a brief run down of what all I'm doing:
1. calf stretches: there's 3 or 4 variations I do of stretching, varying from leaning up against a wall (straight & bent leg) or on the floor
2. toe...
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