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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,249
Posted By Mike_Z

my '77 Schwinn Paramount

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Forum: Southern California Regional Rides and Events
03-01-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 199
Posted By Mike_Z

Redlands Bicycle Classic

I'm heading back to my home town this year to check this out. Used to be one of my favorite events when I lived there.
Home - Redlands Bicycle Classic - Redlands, CA (http://redlandsclassic.com)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,184,825
Posted By Mike_Z

A Bianchi in Northern Georgia

Another shop goodwill.com find.
https://shopgoodwill.com/item/192152889
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,294
Posted By Mike_Z

Several of mine

One from my late father in law's company, and a couple from my home town's big bicycling event...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,184,825
Posted By Mike_Z

Cannondale R700 in San Jose, CA

Here's another shopgoodwill.com deal, this time for someone around San Jose. If it was bigger, I'd grab it myself.
https://shopgoodwill.com/item/191868384...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,184,825
Posted By Mike_Z

Yeah, a bit of a hike from California, but a...

Yeah, a bit of a hike from California, but a bargain for someone close by.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,184,825
Posted By Mike_Z

Anyone in Indy?

This looks interesting: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/191269842
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-13-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,790
Posted By Mike_Z

Two of my tall Scwinns

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,438
Posted By Mike_Z

I hit 59 last month, hoping to train to the point...

I hit 59 last month, hoping to train to the point I can do 100 miles by my 60th.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 31,644
Posted By Mike_Z

never had my own route, but I filled in for a...

never had my own route, but I filled in for a couple of friends when they went on summer vacations.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 12,034
Posted By Mike_Z

I'm 59, and about 6 months into getting back into...

I'm 59, and about 6 months into getting back into riding, and really only serious about it the past three of those months. I do mostly road rides with a little gravel, and do it all on vintage bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By Mike_Z

Thanks for the advice. I swapped in a Shimano...

Thanks for the advice. I swapped in a Shimano cartridge BB, and the 600 crankset fit perfectly. It's soooo smooth now!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By Mike_Z

Schwinn Le Tour/Panasonic Bottom bracket question

I have a 1980 Schwinn Super Le Tour that came with the usual Sugino bottom bracket assembly and Super Maxy crank set typical of most of these bike models.

I have a Shimano 600 crank set that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By Mike_Z

Stupid inner tube question

I just put together a bike and used a set of wheels that came with 27 x 1” tires. I like the ride and the looks, but the tires and tubes are quite old. I found tires, but I’m not seeing specific...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,006
Posted By Mike_Z

Photos

I added an album of photos to my profile from Hugh's early days of bicycling and wrenching
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,006
Posted By Mike_Z

It's great to see the kind words and memories...

It's great to see the kind words and memories people are sharing here, and the photos of the bikes!

Hugh was funny, he didn't hold onto many bikes, and the only one he still had that he'd built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,006
Posted By Mike_Z

Hugh's son in law here. Hugh's health hadn't been...

Hugh's son in law here. Hugh's health hadn't been great for a decade or so, so he was unable to continue making the few Jevelot products he still made such as the rainbow pants leg straps or the toe...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,875
Posted By Mike_Z

Looking my food intake seems to be the only thing...

Looking my food intake seems to be the only thing that keeps me on track.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,721
Posted By Mike_Z

Considering I hadn't ridden seriously in almost...

Considering I hadn't ridden seriously in almost ten years, I have improved considerably in the last few months, though at 58, the weight is not coming off as easily as it used to.
Forum: Northern California
09-29-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By Mike_Z

RIP Hugh Enochs

Bay area/Peninsula bicycling legend Hugh Enochs passed away Thursday morning, after a long bout with Parkinson’s disease and other related issues, complicated by COVID.

Hugh was a dedicated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,909
Posted By Mike_Z

I have a couple of Schwinn beach cruisers and I'm...

I have a couple of Schwinn beach cruisers and I'm dropping a couple of Le Tour frames off to the powder coater this week.
Forum: Introductions
09-19-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By Mike_Z

Hello from the California Coast

Who knew a loaner bike at an AirBnB would ignite a long set-aside passion for bicycling. It started out as a way to get back into shape and be kind to my middle-aged knees, but has turned into a real...
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