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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,227
Posted By tpadul

The Nature Preserve behind our home..167 acre...

The Nature Preserve behind our home..167 acre nature preserve with 5K of trails. Such a beautiful place and it literally take me one minute by bike to reach the trails. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,638
Posted By tpadul

Well for me personally I wanted out of the Athena...

Well for me personally I wanted out of the Athena category for health reasons and at 5'7 my 274lbs was very overweight. I had Gastric Sleeve Surgery nine months ago and I have officially lost 100...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-01-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,242
Posted By tpadul

I absolutely LOVE the bike!!! I ordered the bike...

I absolutely LOVE the bike!!! I ordered the bike with the fenders so the rear one was already installed when the box came, and if I remember correctly the front fender may have already been...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-16-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,242
Posted By tpadul

I absolutely LOVE this bike!! I find myself...

I absolutely LOVE this bike!! I find myself riding it more than my others. I have not been on the site for a while so sorry for the delay in responding. I am very happy with my purchase
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-07-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,195
Posted By tpadul

He will never get $550 for it, as the others have...

He will never get $550 for it, as the others have said it needs at least $200 of work done to it, in the condition it is in, I would not pay more than $75 for it, but that's just me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 431
Posted By tpadul

Yes, I meant swapping out a the 9 speed cassette...

Yes, I meant swapping out a the 9 speed cassette with a 6 speed freewheel, and this is the info I was looking for, I wasn't sure about the 9 speed cassette working because I remember someone else...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 431
Posted By tpadul

Possible to use 9 speed cassette with an 18 speed 3 chainring setup??

I’m still very much a newbie when it comes to bicycle mechanics so be gentle in your responses :love:. I just purchased this old Fuji all terrain bike that is set up to utilize a 6 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,336
Posted By tpadul

This was the best post I have seen today!!! ...

This was the best post I have seen today!!! :love::love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By tpadul

Very Nice!! :thumb:

Very Nice!! :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-04-21, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,204
Posted By tpadul

check and see if your local bike shop sells the...

check and see if your local bike shop sells the LIV brand of bikes for women, this model here is priced at $500 and the step through frame might be a good fit for her with this style
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By tpadul

Have you checked out Handsome Cycles, they have a...

Have you checked out Handsome Cycles, they have a flat $50 shipping to anywhere in the U.S. I bought their 8 speed She Devil in January, and this link here is for their 1 speed Beatrix they have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-21, 02:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,196
Posted By tpadul

Handsome Cycles in Minneapolis

I just bought a brand new bike in January and I spent a few months researching where I wanted to buy from. I came across Handsome Cycles in Minneapolis when I bought a pair of their hammered fenders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,405
Posted By tpadul

1978 Raleigh Grand Prix & 1987 Raleigh Mountain Tour

1978 Raleigh Grand Prix and 1987 Raleigh Seneca Mountain Tour. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,825
Posted By tpadul

1984 Sekai 5000 Superbe

I picked up this beautiful 1984 Sekai 5000 Superbe in the summer and still have to put new bar tape on it and it needs a tune up and new tires
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,528
Posted By tpadul

What an awesome collection!!! Loved seeing all...

What an awesome collection!!! Loved seeing all the pictures!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,790
Posted By tpadul

Looks great!! The pedals look really cool, what...

Looks great!! The pedals look really cool, what kind are they? Love the addition of the fenders too!!
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-09-21, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,242
Posted By tpadul

Handsome Cycles for recreational biking

Hi there, just wanted to share some info about a small bicycle company called Handsome Cycles in Minneapolis. I have had just vintage bikes for several years in fact my last brand new bike was in...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-08-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,535
Posted By tpadul

You are welcome!! This is my first brand new bike...

You are welcome!! This is my first brand new bike in 32 years ! I was very impressed with Handsome Cycles.
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-08-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,535
Posted By tpadul

Check out Handsome Cycles. They are located in...

Check out Handsome Cycles. They are located in Minneapolis and I just ordered my step through 8 speed She Devil from them! I love my new bike can’t wait till the weather warms up so I can take it out...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,966
Posted By tpadul

my bikes are all inside the house, not enough...

my bikes are all inside the house, not enough room in the garage to store them. Some are in an extra bedroom and the rest are in the basement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,586
Posted By tpadul

Finally found the SN NA8052436 So It was mad in...

Finally found the SN NA8052436 So It was mad in Nottingham in January 1978, T-Mar it was on the upper seat tube facing the rear of the bike, it was hard to find because the Pannier rack was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,575
Posted By tpadul

very nice find and great clean up job so far!!!...

very nice find and great clean up job so far!!! post more pics when you finish it up!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,771
Posted By tpadul

Thank you for this post!! I am such a newbie when...

Thank you for this post!! I am such a newbie when it comes to fixing up bikes and I still am learning all the terminology and teaching myself at 52 how all the bike parts work and its hard for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-01-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,056
Posted By tpadul

I'm working with the registered bariatric...

I'm working with the registered bariatric dietician for the first year post op so the Bariatric center is helping me with that to make sure it is healthy. They suggest that for at least the first 6...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-01-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,056
Posted By tpadul

I started my weight loss journey at the end of...

I started my weight loss journey at the end of November 2020. I had Gastric Sleeve surgery and I'm down from 273 pounds down to 219, I've lost 54 pounds since starting the preparation for Bariatric...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-10-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By tpadul

Thanks so much everyone for chiming in!! I’m in...

Thanks so much everyone for chiming in!! I’m in Northwest Indiana only 30 mins from Chicago. I will definitely pass on this frame
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-09-21, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By tpadul

Is this 70’s Fuji frame worth $129

Hi there everyone,
I’m watching this Fuji frame on EBay and wondered if I can get your thoughts on whether or not you feel this frame is worth what the seller is asking? Shipping is only $49 and he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,013
Posted By tpadul

my wife doesn't mind at all because I have put...

my wife doesn't mind at all because I have put all the bikes in the basement, we have a new home with a 1,300 sq foot unfinished basement and lots of storage space in the basement. Since the summer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,717
Posted By tpadul

That is so amazing!! Thank you for sharing these...

That is so amazing!! Thank you for sharing these amazing photos!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,434
Posted By tpadul

Our dogs ...

Our dogs
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

Thanks!!! I'm hoping for a warmer January so I...

Thanks!!! I'm hoping for a warmer January so I can at least take the bike out once or twice around the neighborhood and try it out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

That looks Great!!!! As I am getting older I...

That looks Great!!!! As I am getting older I just don't like the downward riding position of the drop bars, and I probably won't be doing long distance riding at anytime in the near future so most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

Here are a few photos of the fenders close up ...

Here are a few photos of the fenders close up
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/c1660390_789d_4fcb_b962_d79d2046c196_6c8bd9f13251c6470a83d5b751ec14e9201f528c.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

Thanks so much!! My LBS is Bike Stop Cycling in...

Thanks so much!! My LBS is Bike Stop Cycling in Michigan City, Indiana!! They are amazing, they did the new cables for me and helped me with the freewheel
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

Thanks!! The fenders are copper color, but not...

Thanks!! The fenders are copper color, but not solid copper, and I bought them from Handsome Cycles in Minneapolis, Handsome Cycles has been making their own bikes since 2008, its an awesome small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

Thanks so much! I did polish the brake calipers...

Thanks so much! I did polish the brake calipers and I spent a good amount of time on the rims too!! I have not been able to ride it yet to try it out, I just had surgery on November 23rd, and I still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

Thanks so much!! I'm very pleased with how it...

Thanks so much!! I'm very pleased with how it came out!! Can't wait for Spring to come so I can try it out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

Thanks so much!! I still have to test out the...

Thanks so much!! I still have to test out the bike but Yes the saddle might not be at the right angle, I'm a few weeks post surgery so I'll have to wait a while before I can test out the bike to see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 69,497
Posted By tpadul

Not yet but I am going to in the Spring!! Waiting...

Not yet but I am going to in the Spring!! Waiting for their Spring sale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 26,241
Posted By tpadul

Well since I am a woman I sure would :lol:

Well since I am a woman I sure would :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 05:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

Thanks 😊 I am female though so for me being a 50...

Thanks 😊 I am female though so for me being a 50 something female the ladies frames are perfect for me ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By tpadul

Schwinn World Sport rebuild finished

Finally finished my first time disassembling a bike and rebuilding it. My LBS helped me with removing the freewheel for cleaning and at the end of the rebuild they put the Cables on for me. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,251
Posted By tpadul

Keep the bike, pass it down to one of your...

Keep the bike, pass it down to one of your children.. if you have space in a basement I see no reason you should sell it. After all many here have multiple bikes and from the looks of your house in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,586
Posted By tpadul

New $10 find..help with pinpointing model year..Raleigh Grand Prix

I just picked up this Raleigh Grand Prix for $10 yesterday off FB. I know the SN should be on the BB but I have cleaned it well and cannot see a SN at all and can barely feel the etching of a number...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,926
Posted By tpadul

check this website out!! The work is really cool ...

check this website out!! The work is really cool

https://www.headbadges.com/store/c2/Headbadges.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,136
Posted By tpadul

So probably like a Turtle Wax paste then?? And...

So probably like a Turtle Wax paste then?? And the frame is actually a Scarlet Red, but it kinda looks like a dull orange in these photos,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,136
Posted By tpadul

Yes I might think about just buying replacement...

Yes I might think about just buying replacement ones, I did that last month with the World Sport I rebuilt and I got them from Velocals and they look amazing, so If I can clean up this frame and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-20, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,136
Posted By tpadul

So how can I go about preserving what’s left of...

So how can I go about preserving what’s left of the decals without more of the decals flaking off? I have noticed that while the paint on the frame is in great shape the paint job is very dull and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,136
Posted By tpadul

Awesome !!! Thanks! I still get confused by...

Awesome !!! Thanks! I still get confused by reading the numbers on the Schwinn head badge :lol: Thank you so much!! The frame is in amazing condition!! Just have to clean it up a bit, it was sitting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,136
Posted By tpadul

1984??? Schwinn Super Le Tour

Just picked this one owner Schwinn Super Le Tour up today off FB from the original owner for $50. She said she thinks she bought it new in 1982 but from what I’m seeing online I’m thinking it is a...
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