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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-12, 01:04 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,294,298
Posted By Haptown

I picked this one up on Valentine's Day. Aside...

I picked this one up on Valentine's Day. Aside from being a little dusty the bike is in 'like new' condition and has all of the original parts on it. It even has the original Avocet slicks on it....
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-11, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By Haptown

sorry, meant to type "quill stem" - the brake...

sorry, meant to type "quill stem" - the brake cable doesn't feed through the handlebar.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By Haptown

Cantilever Brake Question

I have just acquired a mid-90's Cannondale M300 that needs new a new set of canti's on the front. There are no brakes on the front at all, just one boss bolt.
I know I can find replacement...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-13-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 15,553
Posted By Haptown

If you did that in my inner city neighborhood you...

If you did that in my inner city neighborhood you might not get very far. I've seen guys get the crap beat out of them for less than that. I would say it's best to keep your hands on your handlebars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,731
Posted By Haptown

Odd Brake Caliper Placement on old Trek?

I have a friend who has an old Trek 800 series mountain bike (maybe from the '80's?) and it has a set of brake calipers on the rear wheel that are mounted under the chain-stay! Some of you have...
Forum: Touring
08-28-07, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By Haptown

Thanks for the advice. Still waiting to hear back...

Thanks for the advice. Still waiting to hear back from the seller to arrange a 'look see'.
Forum: Touring
08-28-07, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By Haptown

'91 T800 - what's it worth?

I have the opportunity to buy a '91 T800, the seller says it has 2000 miles on it and it hasn't been ridden in a few years. It comes with rear panniers and a bag that fits on the top of the rear...
Forum: Touring
08-07-07, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By Haptown

Thanks Cyccommute, I've looked at the BOB...

Thanks Cyccommute,

I've looked at the BOB trailers and they are a bit pricey - so the front and rear rack seemed to be the best option. I'm not really concerned with added wieght or loss of...
Forum: Touring
08-06-07, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By Haptown

Thanks bwgride. I looked at old man mountain and...

Thanks bwgride. I looked at old man mountain and they seem to fit the bill. I can't seem to get to the picture link you provided. It just takes me to a webpage that has some english and mostly...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-07, 09:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 394
Posted By Haptown

Front & Rear Rack Suggestions

I want to use my Cannondale F500 mtb for a Rails to Trails trip and so I'm wondering if it's possible to attach a front and rear rack to it. Has anyone else done this? I tried asking this question...
Forum: Touring
08-06-07, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By Haptown

Front & Rear Rack Suggestions

I want to use my Cannondale F500 mtb for a Rails to Trails trip and so I'm wondering if it's possible to attach a front and rear rack to it. Has anyone else done this? Can racks be attached to this...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,880
Posted By Haptown

Glad to help, good luck selling it.

Glad to help, good luck selling it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-07, 08:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,880
Posted By Haptown

Hey 53flattie, Cannondale serial number...

Hey 53flattie,

Cannondale serial number strings have changed a bit over the years, so Bockman's information is correct if the bike was made between 1986 and 1992. Your serial number looks like...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-07, 09:08 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 42,828
Posted By Haptown

I may not be a seasoned forum member on here but...

I may not be a seasoned forum member on here but here's my 2 cents anyway - save your money, enjoy the bike you have and when you have enough to buy something better, then do it. Keep an eye out for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-07, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,658
Posted By Haptown

You can find out how to decipher the serial...

You can find out how to decipher the serial number by going to the vintage cannondale site HERE (http://www.vintagecannondale.com/). The site also has pdf files of all (I think) old catalogs.
Forum: Touring
07-13-07, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By Haptown

Novara Randonee - good tourer?

Has anyone had any experience with these bikes? I haven't bought a touring bike yet but plan to do so. I'm looking at this one, a C'Dale T800, Trek 520 and maybe a Jamis Aurora. Who is really making...
Forum: Touring
07-12-07, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By Haptown

Trek 520 Rack Mounts

I was just looking at some pics of an '07 Trek 520 and I didn't see any rack mounts on the front fork. Does this tourer only have rack mounts on the rear?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-08-07, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By Haptown

What's the diff. btwn. Cyclocross frames and Mountain bike frames?

Some of you may think this is a dumb question but I don't know anything about cyclocross, I thought I'd peak in at this forum and find out a bit more. I was looking at some pics of cyclocross frames...
Forum: Southeast
07-08-07, 01:40 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 63,301
Posted By Haptown

I live in East Nashville and I use my bike for...

I live in East Nashville and I use my bike for getting around the neighborhood, pulling my kids in the trailer, running errands downtown and just for fun and exercise.

I ride a late 70's Fuji...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-07, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By Haptown

Yep, it's 126mm. Will the Suntour components work...

Yep, it's 126mm. Will the Suntour components work with a Shimano 7 speed cassette hub?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-07, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By Haptown

Wheel Building Question

First a little back story before the question:
I recently purchased an '89 Cannondale Black Lightning on Craigslist ($100) and have since discovered that the rear wheel is shot and I'm going to need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-07, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 952
Posted By Haptown

Thanks for the words of encouragement - I'm going...

Thanks for the words of encouragement - I'm going to try and build up my own rear wheel. Now it's off to ebay!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-07, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 952
Posted By Haptown

What Have I done!! or I just bought a money eating bike from hades!

I recently posted about my proud purchase of an '89 Cannondale Black Lightning here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=316669)
and I finally put the tubular tires on, did a great job too,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-07, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Haptown

The wheels are in good condition; however, the...

The wheels are in good condition; however, the rear wheel looks like it needs to be trued. Just has a wee bit of a wobble in it. One of the tires is brand new and the other is nearly new.
And I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-07, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Haptown

C'Dale Black Lightning

I just bought a Cannondale Black Lightning (1989, I think) and it seemed like a deal at the time - $100 and it's in great condition, but I'm starting to wonder what I've gotten myself into. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-07, 09:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 372
Posted By Haptown

How should I price this?

bye
Forum: Commuting
03-10-07, 07:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,632
Posted By Haptown

If you really want to geek it out, add some...

If you really want to geek it out, add some fenders. I find them very useful on wet, sloppy days. Nice bike btw - is it a fixie or a ss?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-07, 09:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,198
Posted By Haptown

Well, that bike looks kind of lonely sitting...

Well, that bike looks kind of lonely sitting there in the woods. Looks like it's been waiting for an awful long time for someone to find it. It's not getting ridden there in the woods. Check with the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-07, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By Haptown

I would check the bottom bracket for the serial...

I would check the bottom bracket for the serial number and then read this:

From the great Sheldon Brown, this should help:

"Cannondale

Serial number code: first two digits are the size,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-07, 12:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 898
Posted By Haptown

My Fuji does have Dia Compe cantis and levers and...

My Fuji does have Dia Compe cantis and levers and I no longer have the drop bars on the bike, I took them off and replaced them with an mtb riser bar.

The V-Brake or Linear Pull brake that I...
Forum: Touring
03-03-07, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By Haptown

V-Brakes on a Touring Frame?

Are there V-Brakes made to fit on a road frame? I have a mid 80's Fuji Touring Series III and I have swapped out my drop bars for a riser bar but I have kept the road bike brake levers and just put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 898
Posted By Haptown

So, there are V-brakes that will fit on a touring...

So, there are V-brakes that will fit on a touring road frame?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-07, 07:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 898
Posted By Haptown

Can you get V-Brakes that will fit on a...

Can you get V-Brakes that will fit on a touring/road bike frame? I have an extra set of V-Brakes but they do not fit on the frame - already tried them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-07, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 898
Posted By Haptown

Brake Question

I have a mid 80's Fuji Touring Series III - I have swapped the drop bars for riser bars, and for the time being, moved the brake levers over to the new handlebars.

The brake levers work ok but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-07, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,299
Posted By Haptown

They are also in East Nashville (where I live)...

They are also in East Nashville (where I live) and I often see bikes in the backs of beat up pick up trucks headed to the metal recycling facility which is just a few blocks from where I live....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-07, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,299
Posted By Haptown

Well it would really be cool to find a real gem...

Well it would really be cool to find a real gem in a dumpster but realistically I would like to find a junker that I could tinker with. It would be great to find a good parts bike so I can make some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-07, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,299
Posted By Haptown

I've been hitting all of the thrift stores around...

I've been hitting all of the thrift stores around Nashville but most of what's available here is kids bikes and occasionally an adult sized mountain bike but usually these tend to be of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-07, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,299
Posted By Haptown

Dumpster Bike? Where are you?

I've seen quite a few posters on here talking about finding bikes in dumpsters, since reading about this on here I've peeked in a couple of dumpsters around my neighborhood but so far I've found only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-07, 10:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,538
Posted By Haptown

Is there a serial number on the bike anywhere?...

Is there a serial number on the bike anywhere? Maybe someone on the BF would recognize the serial number pattern and give you an idea of what brand your bike is. Nice looking bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-07, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,460
Posted By Haptown

The more I think about it the less inclined I am...

The more I think about it the less inclined I am to buy this bike - I think I'll just keep looking around for something else. I don't really need another bike but I really do want to get an old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-07, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By Haptown

I know Sun & Ski Sports...

I know Sun & Ski Sports (http://www.sunandski.com/) carries Marin bikes, they might be able to help you or you could try contacting Marin Bikes (http://www.marinbikes.com/) - they're headquartered in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-07, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,460
Posted By Haptown

I'm not looking at it as a collectible piece - I...

I'm not looking at it as a collectible piece - I just wanted to get an old rigid mtb, thought I'd send it up the bikeforum flagpole to see if anyone would salute it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-01-07, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By Haptown

90's Schwinn Sidewinder - worth $75?

The bike in question is all rigid, cro-moly steel (I think) and by todays standards would probably be considered more of a hybrid since it has a more relaxed geometry and a more upright riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-07, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,460
Posted By Haptown

90's Schwinn Sidewinder - worth $75?

This is a mountain bike but I thought I would ask about it here since it's kind of old - all rigid, cro-moly steel (I think) and by todays standards would probably be considered more of a hybrid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-07, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Haptown

ok, one of the forks is bent too far forward. ...

ok, one of the forks is bent too far forward. When I sit on the bike and turn the handle bar hard to the left I can feel the bike get lower beneath me. When I turn the handlebar hard to the right I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-07, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Haptown

The rear wheel is straight and as far as I can...

The rear wheel is straight and as far as I can determine the rear triangle is straight too. However, the front forks do look slightly askew and there are more than one loose spokes on the front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-07, 10:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,618
Posted By Haptown

Wooden Handlebars

Has anyone ever made their own set of handlebars out of wood? Or any other material?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By Haptown

Pulling to the Left

I just bought a '79 Raleigh Sports 3 speed and I noticed that it feels like it's pulling to the left when I want to go in a straight line. Does anyone know what might be causing this? Bent fork? Bent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-07, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 548,666
Posted By Haptown

I picked up this 1979 Raleigh Sports in a local...

I picked up this 1979 Raleigh Sports in a local thrift store that I almost never go into. Their bike selection usually consists of badly rusted, second hand X-Mart MTB specials. But today when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,600
Posted By Haptown

It's funny because it's true. Great idea...

It's funny because it's true. Great idea silversmith.
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