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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 214
Posted By polymorphself

Rare example of a 531 racing bicycle equipped...

Rare example of a 531 racing bicycle equipped stock with stem shifters?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,710
Posted By polymorphself

Pass on the LeMond, I don't think it suits...

Pass on the LeMond, I don't think it suits anything that you're looking for and looks to be too small for you.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,071
Posted By polymorphself

Being mid-late 80s the top tube would have cable...

Being mid-late 80s the top tube would have cable routing brazed on if the current drilling was DIY, no? Although the consensus seems to already be that the internal routing is indeed original.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,071
Posted By polymorphself

;);):p ...

;);):p

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,815
Posted By polymorphself

Love to see it.

Love to see it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,710
Posted By polymorphself

Ultimately for the same or less you’d put into...

Ultimately for the same or less you’d put into the Schwinn or a bike in similar shape all said and done (parts, labor etc).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,710
Posted By polymorphself

Oh yeah 100% get this. Awesome bikes and if...

Oh yeah 100% get this. Awesome bikes and if you’re more of a commuter than a go fast person then this will be better suited to you as it will fit larger tires than the Schwinn and has attachment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,710
Posted By polymorphself

Unfortunately typical! Keep posting what you find...

Unfortunately typical! Keep posting what you find here and people will help you. Also take a look in the classic and vintage sales forum, this is a wonderful place to purchase bikes from. We've also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,710
Posted By polymorphself

There are varying degrees of stuck. At best you...

There are varying degrees of stuck. At best you drop some form of lubricant down there and wait an hour and it comes out. At worst you’re sawing parts off. In the middle you’re hanging it upside down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,710
Posted By polymorphself

Rusty chain is not a big deal at all and...

Rusty chain is not a big deal at all and depending on where you live is very common for bikes that have sat for a long time. Assume that with any bike you buy from a stranger who hasn't maintained it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,710
Posted By polymorphself

If that Schwinn Tempo is near you and still...

If that Schwinn Tempo is near you and still available I would snag that quickly. Your size, higher end, good reputation and an awesome color and a steal of a price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By polymorphself

What are your other bikes and we need photos of...

What are your other bikes and we need photos of the Fuji.

Being a touring bike, it may not wow you without a load on it. Even then it’s a different kind of wow. But you probably know that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,566
Posted By polymorphself

Insane deal, I hope people see this.

Insane deal, I hope people see this.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-26-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,818
Posted By polymorphself

That's what I would do.

That's what I would do.
Forum: For Sale
04-24-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By polymorphself

Oh I meant the C&V Sales sub forum of the C&V...

Oh I meant the C&V Sales sub forum of the C&V section. We don't post for sale stuff in C&V, but certainly anyone should feel free to post their sales in C&V Sales :)
Forum: For Sale
04-23-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By polymorphself

You’ve got 18,000 posts here so you probably know...

You’ve got 18,000 posts here so you probably know this but you’d probably have good luck moving this in the classic and vintage sales section.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,659
Posted By polymorphself

Agreed, and I would usually say 35, they do just...

Agreed, and I would usually say 35, they do just look too big here and probably not a noticeable enough gain. I agree that aesthetics matter on this bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By polymorphself

Splendid, great colors on a unique bicycle....

Splendid, great colors on a unique bicycle. Insane lugs and that saddle really works well here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 378
Posted By polymorphself

OR, get yourself the decal but don't apply it....

OR, get yourself the decal but don't apply it. Then you know you can at any moment, and will be less likely to feel the need to :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,130
Posted By polymorphself

Where?

Where?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 378
Posted By polymorphself

Awesome bike and I vote for leave the decal as is...

Awesome bike and I vote for leave the decal as is and go for clean/bling with patina. The two can be coupled! To me, missing decal bits are more charming and less distracting than say surface rust....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By polymorphself

Loving the paint.

Loving the paint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,549
Posted By polymorphself

The link in the OP doesn't work anymore and the...

The link in the OP doesn't work anymore and the thread doesn't seem to explicitly state, but what happened in 96/97 that was so bad? I was racing BMX around 97 and had a Robinson myself. If I recall...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 488
Posted By polymorphself

First google hit on Dolmen tubing brings up this:...

First google hit on Dolmen tubing brings up this:

"I remember the shop owner telling me to be weary of Stelvios made of Dolmen tubing, which is what U.S. imported Stelvio frames were made of. He...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,869
Posted By polymorphself

Would be interesting to know what thought process...

Would be interesting to know what thought process your parents went into that purchase with, it’s an interesting bike choice. Definitely not the worst for the job, but pretty far from the best as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 65,140
Posted By polymorphself

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 65,140
Posted By polymorphself

Crazy to just give us this snippet.

Crazy to just give us this snippet.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-31-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,654
Posted By polymorphself

Might want to update your OP with this info,...

Might want to update your OP with this info, otherwise we generally assume the seller is willing to pack and ship.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,790
Posted By polymorphself

Dia-Compe 981 is tried and true for 700c...

Dia-Compe 981 is tried and true for 700c conversions if you need another option.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 654
Posted By polymorphself

FWIW, this is my exact experience on my 86. 35s...

FWIW, this is my exact experience on my 86. 35s work but its close for comfort. Also 45mm VO fenders. SKS may have a little more room. 32mm fits just right with 45mm fenders. I didn't have to crimp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,790
Posted By polymorphself

When I gave my response I was assuming 700c. I...

When I gave my response I was assuming 700c. I would be very surprised if 700x32 and fenders does not fit on this bike comfortably unless the geometry changed from 1987 to 1988 (and it may have,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,654
Posted By polymorphself

I'm sure the OP will be along soon as they are a...

I'm sure the OP will be along soon as they are a regular poster here, but I'm willing to bet the answer is yes. Unless stated otherwise in the post, packing and shipping is the norm here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,885
Posted By polymorphself

This thread may be of use to you:...

This thread may be of use to you: https://m.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?ispreloading=1&t=227038
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,790
Posted By polymorphself

Highly unlikely to fit 38s with fenders here. You...

Highly unlikely to fit 38s with fenders here. You will definitely be able to fit 32s and fenders, maybe 35.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-27-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,654
Posted By polymorphself

And even then you might lose some features like a...

And even then you might lose some features like a second set of eyelets on the 720 or less bottle cages on the 720 or expedition depending on the year. I’m willing to bet this has a bit more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2,624
Views: 687,639
Posted By polymorphself

In his parts bin, he says.

In his parts bin, he says.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,374
Posted By polymorphself

I agree with this. The event has little appeal to...

I agree with this. The event has little appeal to me but were I to attend it would happily be by the rules. I am glad such a thing exists.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,790
Posted By polymorphself

Pre-powder coated is definitely still pic worth...

Pre-powder coated is definitely still pic worth to us here :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By polymorphself

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my...

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my hands, but this would’ve been more common by 84 so not sure the data point helps your 81. Gorgeous bike though, more photos here...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By polymorphself

Sold.

Sold.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By polymorphself

MKS Slyvan touring pedals - free for shipping

SOLD. Purchased last year. Less than 100 miles on them. Just pay shipping from Phoenix.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By polymorphself

Lets see it!

Lets see it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,452
Posted By polymorphself

Regarding the locknut replacement thread,...

Regarding the locknut replacement thread, oneclick seems to have dropped off of it, probably best not to direct people to it for now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By polymorphself

This very well may happen, I'm just very attached...

This very well may happen, I'm just very attached to my bike so if we can find a reasonable way to do it we will. We will have a small storage unit in the states holding a good amount of our stuff so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By polymorphself

Thanks for the lead, I'll check them out. And my...

Thanks for the lead, I'll check them out. And my girlfriend speaks Spanish so she'll do some calling as it gets closer, I just always like to run my bicycle related questions by this group for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,401
Posted By polymorphself

I started building it up and I didn't love the...

I started building it up and I didn't love the fit of it. It would have been doable (taller stem mostly), except that my 86 Voyageur came along as an option so I sold both this 615 and my 310 to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By polymorphself

Shipping a bike to Mexico City bike shop for assembly?

Girlfriend and I are moving to Mexico City in a few months. We’ll be landing with just backpacking bags and suitcases and staying in an Airbnb while looking at apartments. We won’t be bringing our...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,004
Posted By polymorphself

My girlfriend briefly had a 210 and it didn't...

My girlfriend briefly had a 210 and it didn't seem any heavier (if not lighter) than her current 720 or my Voyageur, as shown here. Goes to show how differently we all interpret these things!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,004
Posted By polymorphself

Your post says DC 901, are you sure the aren't...

Your post says DC 901, are you sure the aren't 981? I'm not familiar with a 901 and a quick google isn't showing anything for cantis, just bmx brakes.

I haven't experienced any issues with front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,004
Posted By polymorphself

If the cantis that came on it don't reach, there...

If the cantis that came on it don't reach, there are available options that will, we've seen a good amount of these on this forum with 700c conversions.
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