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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,824
Posted By Frenzen

I am curious but is there something special about...

I am curious but is there something special about these tires, I was unaware you can fit 700x40 on miyata 615. Wait I might have spoke too soon, I think it is because you have the biggest frame size.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-28-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,454
Posted By Frenzen

300 km daily rides

Hello, I would like to do a long light touring trip where I would have to bike 300 km daily over a period of 21 days. I was wondering how I can practice for such task, is it even possible to achieve...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-28-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,356
Posted By Frenzen

This is common among thru hikers and their feet...

This is common among thru hikers and their feet expand during the hikes, and sometimes even takes many months before their feet go back to "normal". I am not sure if you can avoid it but I know that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 777
Posted By Frenzen

Yeah you are right, at that point, I will forget...

Yeah you are right, at that point, I will forget about the miles. Just wanted to know if one was better but they are probably similar if not the same


Will do thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 777
Posted By Frenzen

Yes my bike can take a 36, also I can get them...

Yes my bike can take a 36, also I can get them both $36 CAD total each, which is roughly 26 USD.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 777
Posted By Frenzen

Sunrace CSM989 vs Shimano Alivio HG-400

Hello, I am looking to replace my 9 speed cassette. Both are similar prices, sunrace is 11-36 while shimano is 11-34, both are steel. Sunrace might be like 50g heavier, but I am not for saving...
Forum: Touring
10-03-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 714
Posted By Frenzen

Hello everyone,...

Hello everyone, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44605312

This is the route that I would take to NH but it is supposed to rain and have snow showers during the days that I would bike (5 oct - 9...
Forum: Touring
09-27-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 714
Posted By Frenzen

This is what RWGPS showing me: I am thinking...

This is what RWGPS showing me:

I am thinking maybe depending on how roads are looking to pass through Newport instead and follow BobGs map once reached Newport....
Forum: Touring
09-27-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 714
Posted By Frenzen

Oh yeah you are totally right, there were even...

Oh yeah you are totally right, there were even road washes in Maine too.



That is a good idea, but do I really need crampons in october like 5 to 9th Oct?


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Yes was looking at...
Forum: Touring
09-26-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 714
Posted By Frenzen

Montreal to Maine or to NH

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1205/screenshot_2023_09_26_at_11_21_31_pm_81536614cfb2ed65678dd3d1dfe6239bdcc777cb.png...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Frenzen

using threadless quill adapter

Hello, I have a miyata 615 1988, and I would like to convert the headset to a threadless so I can easily take off the bar and try out different bars. I was wondering if anyone has used the profile...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-13-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By Frenzen

Norco Rampage

Year unknown, I am guessing 1990 or 1989? It came with deore xt components but owner didn't want to sell any of them to me. I bought it for $40, it is around 18 or 18.5 inch frame, 136mm chainstay,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,743
Posted By Frenzen

thank you for everyone and everyones advice, I...

thank you for everyone and everyones advice, I guess I will wait until that mercier is on sale again, otherwise I will keep looking in my market for a used one!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,743
Posted By Frenzen

what is the link for the fuji or similiar...

what is the link for the fuji or similiar one-like. Yes well if I cannot find a solution buying silverock frame is a cheap solution as well.

Well I thought if the bike has canti-lever brakes,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,743
Posted By Frenzen

Thanks for the inspiration and will do post! ...

Thanks for the inspiration and will do post!



What are the main costs if I can find/have cheap parts apart from the 20 inch wheels? There are no used mini velo in where I live, so it will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,743
Posted By Frenzen

DIY Mini velo

Hello, I am not sure if it is the right place to ask but if I want to make a diy/cheap version of mini velo. Is it possible to take a small bike frame and put 20 inch wheels on it to make it into a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,926
Posted By Frenzen

we are both from montreal and I even saw your...

we are both from montreal and I even saw your comments about mini-velos in other posts. I am looking myself in buying one to make it into winter bike!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-04-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,037
Posted By Frenzen

what is that light stand? I have the same light...

what is that light stand? I have the same light but it came with a cheap stand for the bar.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-01-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By Frenzen

Time is money, can you afford to drive 4 hours in...

Time is money, can you afford to drive 4 hours in total? How much gas would that cost you? If you can somehow get back 4 hours of time and gas money from getting that bike, it might be worth it to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-30-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By Frenzen

If he is offering you two paramounts, I would say...

If he is offering you two paramounts, I would say that is a good deal. Series 5 can bring $300-$325 but as you said yourself that you live in a small market for vintage bikes. That Series 5 stem is...
Forum: Touring
04-30-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,955
Posted By Frenzen

Pizza Rack

How useful are pizza racks for touring, lets say I want to get this one https://www.specialized.com/us/en/pizza-rack/p/172406
Is it practical at all, I know I have seen other pizza racks like Wald...
Forum: Touring
04-30-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,792
Posted By Frenzen

Oh for sure, especially if the car does not have...

Oh for sure, especially if the car does not have winter tires lol.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-30-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 367
Posted By Frenzen

Norco Avanti Value? 21 inch, what’s it worth?

I am guessing it was made sometime in the 80s, looks mid-range. Nothing special, supposedly a "race" bike? How much would you pay for this frame? I am guessing $50 to $100 CAD maximum?
...
Forum: Touring
04-30-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,792
Posted By Frenzen

Unfortunately, I was not able to do this tour in...

Unfortunately, I was not able to do this tour in winter but I plan on doing Montreal to Bangor this summer, and hopefully, it will prepare me if I ever do it in winter as well although I know the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-30-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By Frenzen

Help identifying CCM frame

I found this on the side of the road, wondering if it was worth trying to build it back. It is a 22-inch bike and the serial code is B4027506. Also, the bike is in a rough condition and has a scratch...
Forum: Touring
12-05-22, 11:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,792
Posted By Frenzen

I have never winter camped but I do have...

I have never winter camped but I do have experience camping and there is always an option of just tarp camping too. I also do bike 90% of the time in the dark in the city but I know the conditions...
Forum: Touring
12-05-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,792
Posted By Frenzen

Winter Touring

I have not toured during normal temperatures but debating/considering doing a tour in the next few weeks. I am unsure how safe it would be to bike from Montreal to Bangor. I do have a touring bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By Frenzen

Thanks for the advice and you are pretty much...

Thanks for the advice and you are pretty much spot on because I am used to using my rear brake!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-22, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By Frenzen

cantilever brake cable popped out

Hello, today I was biking rather quickly and someone in front of me braked super hard and I had to use both of my brakes to stop. However my front cantilever brake cable popped out of the brake cable...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-20-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,377
Posted By Frenzen

Winter jacket advice

I know there have been a lot of threads about jackets for winter. I used a ski jacket that had airways last winter in front and in the back but I always got sweaty wearing a sweater under neath. Can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

If I use a rust reformer instead can I just go...

If I use a rust reformer instead can I just go with any spray paint or does it have to be specifically for rust paint
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

So do you guys paint/spray rust converter and...

So do you guys paint/spray rust converter and paint the area?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,111
Posted By Frenzen

My apologies, well do show us more cool stuff and...

My apologies, well do show us more cool stuff and enjoy your vacation!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

Yep we have same roads if not possibly more snow...

Yep we have same roads if not possibly more snow (more salt). Apart from the rust on bottom of the frame as seen in my first photo, the frame is still nice. The fork is still solid and it just has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

I sanded by hand for an hour or so but using 220...

I sanded by hand for an hour or so but using 220 sandpaper really helped towards the end. You can see that there are black spots but I hear that is called "black oxide". Is this enough of sanding or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

I will attempt to keep using the stainless steel...

I will attempt to keep using the stainless steel wire brush on the entire fork, how can I tell if the integrity is gone. Shouldn't the rust make the metal super soft and be able to make a hole or can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

Do you think a bike shop can check the integrity...

Do you think a bike shop can check the integrity of the bike without the need to strip the paint?



lol yes well haven't found any bargains yet. It appears that you have a big storage space!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

Unfortunately all of the parts are not original...

Unfortunately all of the parts are not original (except drop bar and brake levers but I am not 100% sure on these). It appears to me that it was simply rust but got through most of the paint (on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,111
Posted By Frenzen

This is a great idea about make sculptures out of...

This is a great idea about make sculptures out of bottles, also Canada is onto something similar about banning single plastic bags but I think people should just bring resusable bags for fruits and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,111
Posted By Frenzen

Nice shifters, and why do you keep your bottles...

Nice shifters, and why do you keep your bottles like that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

Thank you this is the same crankset...

Thank you this is the same crankset https://www.ebay.com/itm/284517359013 and it has the "missing teeth" indeed. I do wonder why someone changed the crankset from biopace to this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

Thanks for the tip, I tried flat screwdriver and...

Thanks for the tip, I tried flat screwdriver and it didn't get anywhere but the stainless steel wire brush worked. It seemed like the paint was chipping off as you can see still see that area. I only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

What is the simplest way to taking off the finish?

What is the simplest way to taking off the finish?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,596
Posted By Frenzen

Problems with rust and drivetrain

Hello, I recently bought 1988 Miyata 615 for $210 CAD (being happy at the time of finding the bike the price), I did not realize how bad the rust was on the fork nor the chopped teeth on the drive...
Forum: Touring
09-04-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,486
Posted By Frenzen

Hey Pete, thanks and someone is selling the rack...

Hey Pete, thanks and someone is selling the rack for $30 used, so I will get it. Nice to see there are cyclists in Tally. I used to live there but it seemed like it wasn't ever safe to bike because...
Forum: Touring
09-03-22, 11:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,486
Posted By Frenzen

Hey guys reviving the thread, but what are the...

Hey guys reviving the thread, but what are the takes on Axiom DLX Streamliner Rack, or it does not suit as a touring rack.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 901
Posted By Frenzen

It is so much simpler and cheaper to replace...

It is so much simpler and cheaper to replace cables and housing. What a waste of a time
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-02-22, 12:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,195
Posted By Frenzen

Thanks guys, I will try to get Miyata 615 instead...

Thanks guys, I will try to get Miyata 615 instead for cheaper too.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-22, 11:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By Frenzen

Miyata 615 1988

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1258x946/screen_shot_2022_09_02_at_1_51_51_am_975dc4f31bbc90cca0e49a1a95b56a5a9cc048d5.png...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,195
Posted By Frenzen

Thanks, it was too small and too expensive...

Thanks, it was too small and too expensive unfortunately. I told the owner and this is the response I get:

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