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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,694
Posted By Luke1977

Current source for 27x1 tires?

My brother-in-law has an early 80's Motobecane Jubilee Sport. We just removed the original tires, Specialized Turbo 27x1, and replaced them with some 27x1 1/4. Trouble is the tires are a bit too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-11, 03:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,791
Posted By Luke1977

In my neck of the woods $129 would get you a...

In my neck of the woods $129 would get you a 1970's Schwinn Varsity or some such thing. Vintage 520's command $350+
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-11, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By Luke1977

When I see a Free Spirit for sale, I just keep...

When I see a Free Spirit for sale, I just keep walking. Maybe I need to take a closer look next time. The FS looks like the better touring frame, but I generally don't like center-pull brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-11, 07:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,443
Posted By Luke1977

I buy the Bell 700c tubes from Walmart for $4 and...

I buy the Bell 700c tubes from Walmart for $4 and change. Never had a problem with them. I think they last pack I opened said Kenda on the tube, IIRC.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-11, 09:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,089
Posted By Luke1977

Kool Stop Continentals fit my DiaCompe 500G...

Kool Stop Continentals fit my DiaCompe 500G sidepulls perfectly. Just made the switch last week and WOW, I can actually stop now. Makes a huge difference.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,846
Posted By Luke1977

I have a 52/40 double up front and a 14-30...

I have a 52/40 double up front and a 14-30 6-speed freewheel in back on my '82 Trek. Every once in a while I think about upgrading to a triple setup (could probably do it for less than $100 --...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-11, 11:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By Luke1977

She tells me it's "all factory" as far as the...

She tells me it's "all factory" as far as the components.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,980
Posted By Luke1977

Thanks for the good info! I think I'll probably...

Thanks for the good info! I think I'll probably find a crank first and see what happens. If it works, great. If not, I'll look for some derailleurs -- they're not all the difficult to source on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 07:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By Luke1977

I nearly went the facilitator route to get this...

I nearly went the facilitator route to get this one, but decided against it. About the lowest price you'll see for a 720 (assuming good condition). Seller thinks it's a '78, but I am certain it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,980
Posted By Luke1977

Suntour experts -- Will BL derailleurs work with triple crank?

I have a stock 1982 Trek 613 that I'm toying with converting to a triple crank up front (effectively making it a 620). Mine has the stock Suntour BL derailleurs, 52-40 crank, and 14-30 6-speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-11, 07:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By Luke1977

What I've been doing is just buy the tools I need...

What I've been doing is just buy the tools I need as I need them for whatever job on the bike I'm doing. When I first started wrenching bikes a couple years ago, I bought a crank extractor, lockring...
Forum: Touring
08-16-11, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By Luke1977

Can I ask where you're located? I have an '82...

Can I ask where you're located? I have an '82 Trek 613 that is in very nice shape, but I've been wanting to improve it with lower gearing for some light touring (I only have a double chainring). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,775,368
Posted By Luke1977

HAVE: 2 pairs of Kool Stop Eagle Claw II...

HAVE:

2 pairs of Kool Stop Eagle Claw II brake pads - unused (I bought the wrong kind and paying to ship them back to return them wouldn't get me much back in the end)
Vintage Huret mechanical...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,150
Posted By Luke1977

I'm in the same boat as the OP. I'm upgrading...

I'm in the same boat as the OP. I'm upgrading the non-aero levers on my 1982 Trek to aero for a few reasons. One is to tidy up the cockpit a little and get those dangling cables tucked away. Also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-11, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By Luke1977

I've been using my car bike rack as a workstand. ...

I've been using my car bike rack as a workstand. The arms are long enough for me to spin the pedals or whatever else I need to do. Not ideal, but I had the rack already. I might build something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,514
Posted By Luke1977

Yes, Columbus "Gamma" tubing with "Inexternal"...

Yes, Columbus "Gamma" tubing with "Inexternal" lugs. After looking it over, it's really in good shape. Newer tires, bar wrap and seat in good condition. I'll probably only need to regrease all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-11, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,514
Posted By Luke1977

Early 1980's Motobecane Jubilee Sport

Picked this up for $150 off CL for my brother-in-law so we can do some riding this summer. Appears stock with exception of mirror, Huret odometer and "flick stand." Has the dreaded Helicomatic rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 725
Posted By Luke1977

I'm picking up an early '80's Motobecane that has...

I'm picking up an early '80's Motobecane that has a period mechanical Heuret odometer installed on the front wheel. I'm not planning on keeping it, so I'd sell it to you if you want it. (Not sure...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-01-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 859
Posted By Luke1977

Early '80's Motobecane Jubilee Sport

I'm working on sourcing a vintage steel bike for my brother in law so we can go on some rides together and came across an early 1980's (an '82 maybe?) Jubilee Sport in excellent shape. Everything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-11, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,775,368
Posted By Luke1977

ISO: Bar end shifters for '82 Trek 613. Period...

ISO:
Bar end shifters for '82 Trek 613. Period Suntours or the like would be great.
Brake hoods for Diacompe Aero brakes

leelman at gmail dot com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,208
Posted By Luke1977

Well, at least he found some yellow zip ties to...

Well, at least he found some yellow zip ties to match the cable. :)

And is it just me, or does that look like some extra fat cable? And Columbia bikes were generally not so great, right? Hardly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-09, 05:06 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,501
Posted By Luke1977

The cottered cranks on the Gitane may cause you...

The cottered cranks on the Gitane may cause you some headaches if you need to get at the BB. You need a special (and expensive) tool to press them out to do it the "right" way. To do it the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-01-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 685
Posted By Luke1977

I paid $275 for a 1982 613 over the summer. A...

I paid $275 for a 1982 613 over the summer. A bit high, but about the going rate for decent steel bikes of the era in my neck of the woods. Mine was close to NOS condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By Luke1977

A bit newer, but seems like a good deal to me... ...

A bit newer, but seems like a good deal to me...

Mens TREK 1500 Road Bike - $250 (Pennington)

I've upgraded and only have room for one bike. 56cm, yellow aluminum alloy frame; Shimano brakes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,855
Posted By Luke1977

The early '80's Raleigh Gran Sport I found for my...

The early '80's Raleigh Gran Sport I found for my wife has Suntour Power ratcheting stem shifters. They seem to work fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-09, 06:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By Luke1977

The hubs are Shimano 600. Given the unusual...

The hubs are Shimano 600. Given the unusual combination of components, and Fiamme rims laced to Shimano hubs, maybe this wasn't a stock model. Could have been custom ordered, or custom built by a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,786
Posted By Luke1977

It's a little hard to tell from the pictures, but...

It's a little hard to tell from the pictures, but it looks like the chain is coming off the cassette and looping around the pulleys in the wrong order. The chain should come off the cassette and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-09, 11:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By Luke1977

Yeah, it's a bit of a mystery. There were so...

Yeah, it's a bit of a mystery. There were so many Japanese manufacturers in the 80's, it's hard to nail it down. I've been looking at tons of photos and catalogs, but nothing seems to match...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-09, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By Luke1977

Here's the "Tri-Sport" decal. ...

Here's the "Tri-Sport" decal.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__h_s6a95Dn4/SraqqT-4OtI/AAAAAAAABak/Sfvo1CXxPGM/s640/img_2018.jpg

I tried to pry up the derailleur guides but it wouldn't budge. Held in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By Luke1977

I'll take a few more pics today, now that it's...

I'll take a few more pics today, now that it's all cleaned up and will have another go at the serial number.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,684
Posted By Luke1977

I just picked up an old racing bike from a flea...

I just picked up an old racing bike from a flea market today. Original decals are gone, except for the "Tange 3" ones. I've been trying to figure out what it is. Has full Shimano 600 group and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-09, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By Luke1977

I guess when I list it for sale, I'll just call...

I guess when I list it for sale, I'll just call it a "1980's Japanese Racing Bike" or something like that. The component list should speak for itself I think. Quality steel framed bikes command a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By Luke1977

There's a serial number on the BB, but it's...

There's a serial number on the BB, but it's covered with the guides for the derailleur cables. They looked to be glued down, and I don't really want to mess with trying to pry it up. Starts with an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By Luke1977

Does "Sekai" mean anything to anyone here? It...

Does "Sekai" mean anything to anyone here? It has come up in my search, but I can't find a catalog or specs for specific bikes from them. Regardless, this thing is cleaning up nice. I'll probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By Luke1977

Took it apart for a little cleaning (VERY little...

Took it apart for a little cleaning (VERY little since it's pretty clean to begin with). Date code on the derailleurs put it at Feb, 1984. So that's a start.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By Luke1977

Help ID flea market find

I picked this bike up for $75 at the flea market today. Looks like the original decals are gone and replaced with a "Fox" one on the head tube and "The" on the top tube. The left chainstay does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,197
Posted By Luke1977

Harris Cyclery has them for $1.95 ...

Harris Cyclery has them for $1.95

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bottombrackets.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By Luke1977

Is this bike a good deal? Falcon made some...

Is this bike a good deal? Falcon made some decent bikes in the 70's, no? I'm thinking of taking a ride down the shore to check this one out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-09, 06:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By Luke1977

Somebody's gotta grab this one -- Vintage...

Somebody's gotta grab this one --

Vintage Miyata Road Bike - $125 (Westland)

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/bik/1367105226.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-09, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,514
Posted By Luke1977

Well, my car is 15 years old and beat up, so...

Well, my car is 15 years old and beat up, so what's one more scratch? :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-09, 05:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,514
Posted By Luke1977

I read somewhere you can use a car bike rack and...

I read somewhere you can use a car bike rack and tried it out this weekend, and boy it works pretty well. And the car trunk is a convenient spot to set tools, etc. Of course you have to work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-09, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,564
Posted By Luke1977

Picked up this early '80's Raleigh Gran Sport...

Picked up this early '80's Raleigh Gran Sport from somebody's trash. Spent the weekend overhauling it -- new tires & cables, regreased all bearings, cleaned what I could. It won't win any beauty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,514
Posted By Luke1977

Finished overhauling this old Raleigh Gran Sport...

Finished overhauling this old Raleigh Gran Sport Mixte that someone was throwing away. It's nothing special, just a typical Made in Japan, high tensile steel bike circa '83 (judging from the date on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-09, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By Luke1977

Adjustable headset race for old Raleigh

I picked up an old Raleigh Gran Sport on the curb today and have begun cleaning it up. It's probably late '70's, 10-speed, made in Japan, and is in pretty good shape, but the upper adjustable race...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-09, 08:10 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,514
Posted By Luke1977

Found this at someone's curb for trash pickup. ...

Found this at someone's curb for trash pickup. An old Raleigh Gran Sport 10-speed. Looks all original, down to the Raleigh-branded tires. Complete. Should only need some cleanup/lube/cables/tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-09, 07:31 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By Luke1977

If this was my size, or the size of anyone I know...

If this was my size, or the size of anyone I know who's looking for a bike, I'd be on my way down the shore right now for that one! :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-09, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,544
Posted By Luke1977

If you are in the least bit interested in how...

If you are in the least bit interested in how your bike works and how to work on it, than go for it! Any tools you need would probably pay for themselves the first use. It cost me about $55 for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-09, 05:20 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By Luke1977

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik/1335542339.htm...

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik/1335542339.html

miyata 610 vintage touring bikes - $250 (montclair, nj)

2 white, barely used 15 speed (were his and hers), in excellent condition except for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,283
Posted By Luke1977

That 3rd chainring works with the stock...

That 3rd chainring works with the stock derailleurs? Or are the derailleurs on the bike not original?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-09, 06:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,283
Posted By Luke1977

Very nice bike. I just picked up an '82 613 a...

Very nice bike. I just picked up an '82 613 a month ago and am loving it. Mine was close to NOS condition. I regreased the hubs & BB, polished out a bit of rust and hit the road. That third...
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