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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,460
Posted By 36Chambers

DQ, thank you. I stared at the bike for hours...

DQ, thank you. I stared at the bike for hours before I did anything. It did take two tries. I had it with drop bars originally with cantilever brakes and ultegra sti shifters on it. Only problem is,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 12:32 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,460
Posted By 36Chambers

soma sparrow. My hands were having a hard time,...

soma sparrow. My hands were having a hard time, so I tried to find something so my hands would not hurt as much. I found it second hand. 10 bucks. It has a little bit of sweep back to it, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,460
Posted By 36Chambers

my newest upright mtn bike

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shimano 600 crankset, xt thumbies, deore rear derailleur and vbrakes. rides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,460
Posted By 36Chambers

bridgestone mb 4 ...

bridgestone mb 4
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,399
Posted By 36Chambers

Here is my rock hopper drop bar conversion. both...

Here is my rock hopper drop bar conversion. both are very smooth. This one needs just a little more seat post and then she will be perfect. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,399
Posted By 36Chambers

Here is my triple butted bridgestone mb4. I had...

Here is my triple butted bridgestone mb4. I had it powder coated.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,363
Posted By 36Chambers

Well, the bike sold today for 500$ and I swapped...

Well, the bike sold today for 500$ and I swapped out the wheels for another mismatched pair I had lying around. It was for sale for about three days, and I kept the wheelset. I would say I was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-21, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,363
Posted By 36Chambers

Thank you for the help. I looked on that old...

Thank you for the help. I looked on that old mountain website and the news was great. 1984 timberwolf fillet brazed... made by the man himself. I know stumpjumpers and cimarrons go for around 350 in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,363
Posted By 36Chambers

I am not sure what is original. I am not sure I...

I am not sure what is original. I am not sure I have all the correct date stamped stuff, but I have old deerhead I could put on it. When I first when to look at it I was planning on putting drop bars...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,363
Posted By 36Chambers

1984 maroon Ritchey Timberwolf

I just got this beauty. I was hoping it would be a tad bigger, because usually I ride a larger size. I think it is little too small for me but I really want it to fit. Anyway, the serial number is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,704
Posted By 36Chambers

I hate to change the tune...I have a 75...

I hate to change the tune...I have a 75 paramount. I think it came with a track fork or someone installed a period correct paramount track fork. I have 700 c wheels, ma 40 with record hubs. What is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,752
Posted By 36Chambers

Thank you, I went through my parts bin and found...

Thank you, I went through my parts bin and found one. A little crusty, but after some sanding and some mothers it will look good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 180,752
Posted By 36Chambers

This is my third Cimarron, but my first time...

This is my third Cimarron, but my first time posting about these beauties. I have an 86, in green. and I had another in blue that was too large for me. I just bought his for two bills. I am stoked,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,555
Posted By 36Chambers

Thanks for all the replies. I went with brute...

Thanks for all the replies. I went with brute strength. I used a hammer and nail. came lose pretty easy and I did not even damage anything. Yes, the headset looks exactly like the one pictured. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-20, 10:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,555
Posted By 36Chambers

I will search online and try to find the right...

I will search online and try to find the right size tool. i have two spanner wrenches, but they do not fit this lock nut. I might try the screw driver and hammer approach. I am not going to reuse...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,555
Posted By 36Chambers

Nishiki threaded headset lock nut issues

I found this jem, 20$ nishiki competition. from the early 70s I am guessing. I am taking her down to the frame. I cannot remove the headset. I screwed off the top cap, then the brake cable holder,...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-19, 12:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,898
Posted By 36Chambers

I commute twice a week, but it actually only is...

I commute twice a week, but it actually only is once. I drive my truck to work with my bike on it, and then I ride home. The next morning I ride to work. I love it, but my wife is preggo and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-19, 12:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By 36Chambers

Thank you for all the help. The viscount front...

Thank you for all the help. The viscount front fork is not the death fork and it is also chromoly. I think the plan to go to an LBS is a great idea. I know my guy will have one. just like to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By 36Chambers

Switching forks on a Schwinn Circuit

I have a schwinn circuit with an after market front fork. It is all black, and while it looks good I would rather go with a racing style front fork. No eyelets, chrome and cro mo. Anyway I have a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-19, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,443
Posted By 36Chambers

I have noticed that the vintage market has...

I have noticed that the vintage market has slipped. The paint on the bike is wonderful. It is almost perfect. I do agree that there were some mods. the black anodized kind of follows a theme with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-19, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,443
Posted By 36Chambers

They might be weinmann levers, but they match so...

They might be weinmann levers, but they match so well to the univeral center pulls that I figured they are universal. There is no makers mark on the levers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,443
Posted By 36Chambers

beautiful bike. love the high flange hubs.

beautiful bike. love the high flange hubs.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-17-19, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,443
Posted By 36Chambers

Yeah. I almost want to keep it just to put it up...

Yeah. I almost want to keep it just to put it up on the wall. I can stare at the lugs all day long.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-17-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,149
Posted By 36Chambers

moto

The large frames take longer to sell. I agree that 150 is reasonable. Someone might want a townie and that is a fair price.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-17-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,443
Posted By 36Chambers

1970s Mondia Special

I found a pristine 70s Mondia Special. This beauty popped up about 20 minutes from me and I had to have her. I paid 350$. Universal center pulls (black anodized?) univeral levers also black.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-19, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,283
Posted By 36Chambers

Powder coating and masking lugs

I came across an old Windsor professional. It is orange, and the paint is no good. I want to repaint it, but I do not have 600 for a respray, so I was thinking about a powder coat. However, I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-19, 10:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,274
Posted By 36Chambers

I know this thread is a year old. Are there any...

I know this thread is a year old. Are there any of these cnc machined aero mount cable stops left?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 10:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By 36Chambers

I am not that tall. I just had the seat post...

I am not that tall. I just had the seat post extended when I was removing the chain. I know I have a lot more cleaning, so I left the seat post in place so when it clamps in my stand I dont have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By 36Chambers

better pictures

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By 36Chambers

There are two holes and what looks like smlall...

There are two holes and what looks like smlall paint patches on the headtube. I think it had a badge. I think you are right about the 8 being a 3. It is hard to read, and I do not have a magnify...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 02:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By 36Chambers

awesome info. I knew I would get grief about the...

awesome info. I knew I would get grief about the chain. When I got home I took a pic asap, because I was so excited. Didnt Will post better pics today. The tripilizer is really cool. I will start...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By 36Chambers

lol. My first comment when I went to buy the...

lol. My first comment when I went to buy the bike was about the nasty chain. I am not sure what he did but I did not do that. I have since cleaned it. I need to take some better pics. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 12:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By 36Chambers

freewheel question

I am thinking about changing some things. I have a few campy chain rings, so i can chain the smaller ring for a slightly smaller one to help with hills. But I am curious about the freewheel. It is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By 36Chambers

here it is.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-18, 07:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By 36Chambers

Really nice ride. The frame looks very much like...

Really nice ride. The frame looks very much like mine. But you have eyelets on the fork. IS that dura ace? I want to ride mine, so I am leaning towards putting some bar end shifters on it. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By 36Chambers

here it is.

here it is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-18, 02:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By 36Chambers

An update. I built this bike up for my father. ...

An update. I built this bike up for my father. I put a shimano deore biopace 48-38-28 11-32 in the back. I put on micro shift bar ends, ultegra derailleur for rear, deore triple in the front. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-18, 01:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By 36Chambers

Help with an 84 Schwinn Paramount Touring Custom

I just found a beautiful schwinn paramount. I believe it is an 84. I have the original brochure and it shows a postmark date of Jan 1985. I am assuming this is a custom paramount, because I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-18, 01:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By 36Chambers

Thrifty bill. You have helped me twice now. I...

Thrifty bill. You have helped me twice now. I appreciate it. I think you are right. ebay could be the answer for this guy. I hate to build it up and not use it.I have never sold through ebay. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-18, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,391
Posted By 36Chambers

Thank you guys. I need to resist the urge to turn...

Thank you guys. I need to resist the urge to turn it into a drop bar touring bike. good advice. Worth more as it sits. I may just swap the stem and pass the good deal along. this stem is too cool. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,391
Posted By 36Chambers

90s Schwinn Cimarron

I found a schwinn cimarron for 50 bucks. I need the stem. This stem has a water boss on it and I need it for my older schwinn cimarron. This cimarron is in unbelievable shape. it has four water...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-18, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,318
Posted By 36Chambers

Miyata LT

I traded an original stump jumper for a miyata lt frame 89 I think, maybe 92?. My size. I already have a lugged velo orange touring bike, a trek 520(91) I have a soma stanyan, and a schwinn cimarron....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-18, 02:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,126,687
Posted By 36Chambers

Wow. nice panasonic. DX 5000. Love the steal...

Wow. nice panasonic. DX 5000. Love the steal bikes with the vintage colors.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-18, 01:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,126,687
Posted By 36Chambers

I saw that paramount

Even for a pricey area like Portland, I wouldn't expect to get more than 60-70% of peak eBay prices on Craigslist. I'm sure it will sell at $600, but it may take a while. $200-$300 is what it would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-18, 03:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By 36Chambers

found a spacer and there is very minimal play in...

found a spacer and there is very minimal play in the headset. The only cable hanger had a notch in it that aligned with the rest of the "system?" I am curious If I should find a similar spacer that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-18, 03:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By 36Chambers

I did. I put on tektro long pulls with XT v...

I did. I put on tektro long pulls with XT v brakes. thanks for the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-18, 02:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By 36Chambers

Headset issue after switch to v brakes

I just bought a 1993 trek 520 (125$), and I am totally excited. Anyway, I changed out the cantilever brakes for v brakes. I took off the cable hanger and now there is play is the headset. Is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-17, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,552
Posted By 36Chambers

I have a schwinn cimarron as well with drop bars...

I have a schwinn cimarron as well with drop bars and sun tour bar ends. But that has early deore stuff. Shifts like it will last forever. Its green. An 85 or 85. It has the eyelets in the center...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,552
Posted By 36Chambers

i threw on some wheels from a bridgestone mb3. i...

i threw on some wheels from a bridgestone mb3. i have all original parts. also marathon plus for the street. i dont ride much gravel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,552
Posted By 36Chambers

i went with soma moustache

i went with soma moustache
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