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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,713
Posted By AdventureManCO

I came here to say something similar before I saw...

I came here to say something similar before I saw noglider 's post. Its refreshing to see your enthusiasm. Keep at it, we're all cheering you on here!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 644
Views: 34,673
Posted By AdventureManCO

I looked, didn't see any.

I looked, didn't see any.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1,925
Views: 111,860
Posted By AdventureManCO

Oh man, it’s a rough day when the best part of...

Oh man, it’s a rough day when the best part of your day is the Huffente:lol:.

Great suggestions, all. The red cable housing on the bike right now is actually compressionless, and a lighter weight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,704
Posted By AdventureManCO

Having lived there in the 1990s, your post is a...

Having lived there in the 1990s, your post is a trip down memory lane. Please keep posting more!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,925
Views: 111,860
Posted By AdventureManCO

The Huffente lives! ...

The Huffente lives!

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/img_7379_a9c3d7d06247f1f3a7a73fc8fdad0b215476d6d7.jpg
This is probably the most normalish picture of the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 590
Posted By AdventureManCO

Modified. To such an extreme extent that people...

Modified. To such an extreme extent that people worry about you.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1002x1763/img_7418_e90f5f78bdae05526391f72c3d65a57cd6130900.jpg





...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 18,365
Posted By AdventureManCO

We're here when you need us again:beer:

We're here when you need us again:beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By AdventureManCO

True.

True.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 618
Posted By AdventureManCO

Remind me to cut one out on my next Huffy...

Remind me to cut one out on my next Huffy project:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,376
Posted By AdventureManCO

Not much to report. The Cimarron has a free...

Not much to report. The Cimarron has a free stem, and a stuck seatpost. I really wanted to save the seatpost, so I've been using penetrating spray on the outside, and on the inside through one of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,376
Posted By AdventureManCO

Bravissimo! That saddle is the icing on the cake.

Bravissimo! That saddle is the icing on the cake.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 618
Posted By AdventureManCO

I mean, it is now, right? I was tempted to...

I mean, it is now, right?

I was tempted to get some 'Huffnago' stickers going on until the other name stuck, just because it is so commonplace.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By AdventureManCO

Yeah, I don't get it either, especially with out...

Yeah, I don't get it either, especially with out hyper-eco culture. Seems like low hanging fruit. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,960
Posted By AdventureManCO

I start getting a little scared of ultra high...

I start getting a little scared of ultra high seatposts, but I don't know if it is based in any kind of reality. The Trek 970 I just picked up is a little small for me, which means I've got about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,960
Posted By AdventureManCO

Is that a tennis ball in there? Not that I...

Is that a tennis ball in there?

Not that I think it's a bad idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,960
Posted By AdventureManCO

Lol...what? So they've actually put more price...

Lol...what? So they've actually put more price stickers on their old stuff over the cheaper sticker prices with even higher prices of stuff that people didn't want even at the lower prices? I wonder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 794
Posted By AdventureManCO

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x2000/c5e141c2_6dd4_421b_8df9_d65086bc6fc6_67d819286784d59a31dc213308d109c8dfbe54d9.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 18,365
Posted By AdventureManCO

Thinking about a final number is tough, but let's...

Thinking about a final number is tough, but let's face it, we can only ride one at a time (most of the time:D) and if we only had 1 bike, we'd be okay and, very likely, appreciate it far more than we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 715
Posted By AdventureManCO

Agreed, since it would be a 'hard' type finish,...

Agreed, since it would be a 'hard' type finish, which means rust would invariably get in there and start spider-webbing underneath the finish. An oil type finish over bare steel, however, I'm a big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By AdventureManCO

That is completely ace! I love the art deco...

That is completely ace!

I love the art deco font. There is a lot going on w/ the paint and graphics, but it doesn't look too busy to me, rather I think it complements the bike well.

Real...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 18,365
Posted By AdventureManCO

The paint job IS stunning! Lovely wheel choice as...

The paint job IS stunning! Lovely wheel choice as well!

'Evaluation' is largely the name of the game when it comes to fleet disruption reduction. I'm trying to get a handle on some projects out in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,969
Posted By AdventureManCO

A Trek in the garden is worth two in the shop:lol:

A Trek in the garden is worth two in the shop:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,969
Posted By AdventureManCO

Was that your Trek on the chain link fence? If...

Was that your Trek on the chain link fence? If so...probably fixable!

Citri-strip that bad boy, oil or gun blue finish, BAM.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 478
Posted By AdventureManCO

Been sitting out in the sun for a while, that...

Been sitting out in the sun for a while, that one. Very nice.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 572
Posted By AdventureManCO

Beautiful bike and my size. Love it. Had an '81...

Beautiful bike and my size. Love it. Had an '81 that was too small for me. Really enjoyed the feel of that frame.

FWIW, I paid about $400 for mine a few years back, had all the Campy Super Record...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 360
Posted By AdventureManCO

That Raleigh looks a bit smaller compared to the...

That Raleigh looks a bit smaller compared to the other two - how does that work for you, is it still in your range?

I found my range is, ideally, 54-56cm. But that hasn't stopped me from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By AdventureManCO

I'm liking this one. There are so many older...

I'm liking this one. There are so many older sleeper MTBs back when the 'rigid' and 'weight weenie' worlds overlapped. A lot of the older MTBs are boat anchors, though good quality. But then the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,376
Posted By AdventureManCO

If I’m not mistaken, that bike was built by...

If I’m not mistaken, that bike was built by Raleigh for Huffy - let’s all hope that the legendary craftsmanship Huffy is known for didn’t take too bad of a beating from our Worksop boys:D

Still,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,969
Posted By AdventureManCO

C'mon man! :lol:

C'mon man! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 466
Posted By AdventureManCO

Those look money, but my ‘occasional engineer’...

Those look money, but my ‘occasional engineer’ brain can’t get past how little actual material is left around the club cutout
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By AdventureManCO

I think it’s just because all the stuck seatposts...

I think it’s just because all the stuck seatposts out there know you are just going to roll your eyes at them before breaking out a 20ft cheater bar that they give up as soon as they hit your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By AdventureManCO

These old suspension forks from back in the...

These old suspension forks from back in the heyday seem to have a curious ratio of ‘coolest then’ to ‘lamest now’.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-08-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By AdventureManCO

WAY bigger than 56cm! If that is your size, then...

WAY bigger than 56cm! If that is your size, then definitely keep looking.

I've started to identify frame size from pictured based on where the top tube sits in relation to the rear wheel height....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,401
Posted By AdventureManCO

We need pics! 2 more posts to go:D

We need pics!

2 more posts to go:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 372
Posted By AdventureManCO

That bike has a solid reputation. And...its...

That bike has a solid reputation. And...its Italian, so it gets a pass here no matter what:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By AdventureManCO

It's a horrid thing really, and I like it. ...

It's a horrid thing really, and I like it.


Far better than me, though, since my junky mtb project still has a stuck seatpost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 677
Posted By AdventureManCO

Jus sayin’… ...

Jus sayin’…

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6KPDI65UhGM&pp=ygUPSHVmZnkgbGUgZ3JhbmRl

see the 00:12 mark
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,487
Posted By AdventureManCO

Trademark infringement

Trademark infringement
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,487
Posted By AdventureManCO

100% agree

100% agree
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 644
Views: 34,673
Posted By AdventureManCO

jamesdak can probably weigh in as he owns/owned...

jamesdak can probably weigh in as he owns/owned one. There is one near me that is nearly in scrap condition that was $600, now $200 and still too much. I don’t know much about the brand either, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By AdventureManCO

Both sound awesome. How is the condition of...

Both sound awesome. How is the condition of either? If either one needs a repaint, $$$.

Got pics?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,345
Posted By AdventureManCO

Hoping for a speedy recovery and many many miles...

Hoping for a speedy recovery and many many miles ahead!:giver:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 644
Views: 34,673
Posted By AdventureManCO

You learn something new everyday:thumb: thank you...

You learn something new everyday:thumb: thank you for that - although I wouldn't be as interested in a canti-less 720 as one with. Still, $20 is chopper territory!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 644
Views: 34,673
Posted By AdventureManCO

I don't think that is a 720, as I'm not seeing...

I don't think that is a 720, as I'm not seeing canti posts, unless I'm mistaken about the 720s. A 700? 710? Interesting to see stem mounted shifters on that bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,376
Posted By AdventureManCO

Just in case anyone was wondering if the Cimarron...

Just in case anyone was wondering if the Cimarron came with a silver ano'd Nitto stem, it did NOT:D
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 18,365
Posted By AdventureManCO

Dear fellow support members, I have erred. ...

Dear fellow support members,

I have erred. I have regressed, and instead of continuing my trend of reduction, I have gone the other way, and allowed myself, in a moment of weakness, to succumb to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,376
Posted By AdventureManCO

Alright, I'm in. ...

Alright, I'm in.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/04449c2e_bdaa_43c3_8dd0_41ae8068c67c_4923ece8a7fc12c090bf73d6cdb10300b88fc788.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 18,365
Posted By AdventureManCO

This is absolutely fantastic. Great work man! ...

This is absolutely fantastic. Great work man!




...and far better than me. I regressed once again. But, it was completely worth it. And, I'll be listing 2-3 bicycles for sale locally, probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 644
Views: 34,673
Posted By AdventureManCO

Of all times to not be in St Paul MN. Great...

Of all times to not be in St Paul MN.

Great find, Clang.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,944
Posted By AdventureManCO

Good fix.

Good fix.
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