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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,947
Posted By drisee

Feel compelled to share my opinion on IRD...

Feel compelled to share my opinion on IRD freewheels with the community here based on recent experiences. Unfortunately it's a negative one.

I've had two IRD freewheels running on a vintage '85...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,480
Posted By drisee

Just a quick update on how i resolved my...

Just a quick update on how i resolved my freewheel search. I wanted to keep it vintage in both look and spirit, so we went with a vintage Shimano 6-speed MF-Z012. It's one of the freewheels as called...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,480
Posted By drisee

Thank you for the replys. Icemildcoffee that's a...

Thank you for the replys. Icemildcoffee that's a great pdf to reference. Love that level of technical detail. I'm trying to keep the parts vintage so i'll be looking for a compatible used one. Crazy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,480
Posted By drisee

I have a quick freewheel question so i though i...

I have a quick freewheel question so i though i would drop it here. Working on a vintage MTB build and need to complete the drivetrain with a new freewheel.

I'm upgrading the front thumbshifter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,687
Posted By drisee

Thanks John. Yes, the link you sent are the ones...

Thanks John. Yes, the link you sent are the ones i'm looking at, the newer version of the 980. I believe they should work and i can see the pads have a vertical adjustment. Hopefully they figured out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,687
Posted By drisee

Thx. While not sure about the V brakes, i did...

Thx. While not sure about the V brakes, i did reach out to Paul regarding the two canti options they have on their site and they let me know that neither one would work for me. Bummer as i love their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,687
Posted By drisee

Been researching this topic and wanted to raise...

Been researching this topic and wanted to raise it again to see if anyone else has solved this in recent years.

I have a mid-80s touring bike running on 27" wheels. The canti brakes i have are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-16, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,294
Posted By drisee

Ya i'm thinking with a tighter range of 1x6 i...

Ya i'm thinking with a tighter range of 1x6 i should be ok but that's good to know about your setup. Thanks for sharing the info, much appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-16, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,294
Posted By drisee

Hi guys. Considering a similar conversion to a...

Hi guys. Considering a similar conversion to a 1x6. Was there any issue with the chain line? Any adjustments you needed to make to keep from dropping the chain or was it pretty straightforward?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,493
Posted By drisee

I guess my biggest question would be, since we're...

I guess my biggest question would be, since we're looking to renovate vs restore this bike and ride it often, would we be better off getting new modern clincher wheels/tires?

I'm assuming the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,493
Posted By drisee

Thanks for all the comments guys. I realized that...

Thanks for all the comments guys. I realized that i needed to brush up on my tire technology. I've only ever been familiar with clincher tires due to mostly working on bikes from the 60s-80s.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,493
Posted By drisee

Pre-War Bike Tire Question

Hi guys. Been a while since i've been on the forums, miss it. Quick question for those that like to collect pre-war balloon tire style workhorses.

I'm helping a friend renovate a Shapleigh's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By drisee

Great thoughts, thanks everyone. Good to...

Great thoughts, thanks everyone.

Good to know that i'll feel the gap from the grooves so it will just come down to playing around with a solution to fill that groove gap. Thanks for sharing these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By drisee

Will I Feel the Cable Grooves if not used on Cinelli Bars?

Perhaps a strange question, but advice would be appreciated. My situation...

Looking to swap out my 40cm wide Cinelli drops for 44cm wide giro d'italia drops. The only vintage 44cm wide bars i can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-12, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,529
Posted By drisee

Thanks everyone for all the great responses. A...

Thanks everyone for all the great responses. A couple of you were speculating but just to confirm my front chainring setup is a 52t and 42t. My current freewheel is a Sachs 13-26, which i guess they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,529
Posted By drisee

Lower Gearing Help For Vintage Road Bike

I've been looking around the forums trying to answer this question without starting a new thread but i can't seem to find the answer. If anyone has an older thread you can point me at please let me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-12, 01:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,534
Posted By drisee

Thanks for all the great info everyone. I did...

Thanks for all the great info everyone. I did have a chance to speak with the seller today. The basic story goes that his shop sold the bike to a customer back in 87' and picked out all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,534
Posted By drisee

Here is the link to the auction....

Here is the link to the auction. http://www.ebay.com/itm/260954894370?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_500wt_1182
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,534
Posted By drisee

I'm the auction winner actually, just trying to...

I'm the auction winner actually, just trying to find out more about what i'm dealing with. I'm not a flipper, this would be my personal road bike. Not sure what the seller meant by 'custom build' but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-12, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,534
Posted By drisee

One of a kind Pinarello Montello?

Hi everyone. I'm interested in buying this 1987 Pinarello Montello that has been presented to me as a possible one-of-a-kind single owner bike.

Only issue that i'm having is that the paint color...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-12, 04:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,193
Posted By drisee

Yes, i'm the buyer. Still haven't been able to...

Yes, i'm the buyer. Still haven't been able to find the colorway anywhere, either in catalogs or through some other source. Just wondering if anyone can help me reference it. Perhaps it's not an 87'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,193
Posted By drisee

Hi guys. I'm wondering if someone can help me ID...

Hi guys. I'm wondering if someone can help me ID this Pinarello Montello. I believe it's an 87 but in looking through some catalogs i can't seem to find this colorway. Thanks for your input.
...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-18-12, 09:51 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,967
Posted By drisee

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4123/4878029271_0d26...

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4123/4878029271_0d26e8d099.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40024688@N06/4878029271/)
mypeugeotmixte (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40024688@N06/4878029271/) by Dre's...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-18-12, 09:41 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,967
Posted By drisee

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Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-18-12, 09:41 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,967
Posted By drisee

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Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-18-12, 09:37 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,967
Posted By drisee

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40024688@N06/48780292...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40024688@N06/4878029271/
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-18-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,967
Posted By drisee

<a...

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Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-18-12, 09:29 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,967
Posted By drisee

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,282
Posted By drisee

If you don't have one of these old townies in...

If you don't have one of these old townies in your collection why not. Couple new cables and some new rubber here and there and a little love and you're up and running. I've got two and i love them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-11, 11:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,705
Posted By drisee

Shake what your mama gave you!

Shake what your mama gave you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 11:05 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 31,114
Posted By drisee

1970 BMW 2002 'deuce'. Love it but rarely drive...

1970 BMW 2002 'deuce'. Love it but rarely drive it, try my best to ride my bikes. More of a weekender car.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-11, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 881
Posted By drisee

Looks great. I'm just curious as i don't know...

Looks great. I'm just curious as i don't know this answer, but what is the right way to wrap your bars? Should you start at the bar ends or up by the stem and work your way down to the bar ends? I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-11, 11:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,197
Posted By drisee

I grew up riding bmx, so i was always on a...

I grew up riding bmx, so i was always on a smaller feeling bike. When i first started getting into vintage bikes, i didn't give too much though to size. So one of the bikes i have that i absolutely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,078
Posted By drisee

I vote for the Bluemels. For some reason on your...

I vote for the Bluemels. For some reason on your bike they just make it look fresher in comparison to the chrome look.

Btw, my understanding is that SKS bought our Bluemels back in the early 80s,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,901
Posted By drisee

Great bike. I have a similar 'made in england'...

Great bike. I have a similar 'made in england' one but i'm no expert on them. Quick question for you though...is the frame pump original? That's really the only piece i'm missing on mine and would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,065
Posted By drisee

I love this kind of bike, that old school vintage...

I love this kind of bike, that old school vintage tourer look. Love the fenders and light and the rear rack seems like a perfect fit. Ride it proudly! Perhaps some weekend camping trips.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-11, 06:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,322
Posted By drisee

Haven't had one vandalized, but i had one stolen...

Haven't had one vandalized, but i had one stolen this past year. A great Peugeot folding bike, 86'. Still hoping i run across it at some point and the a-hole that stole it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,804
Posted By drisee

Miamijim, thanks so much for sharing the info....

Miamijim, thanks so much for sharing the info. I've never flipped a bike, but there have been times where i've thought the idea sounded sexy. You show that as a full time business it's not something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-11, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By drisee

I agree with the other posters and would keep...

I agree with the other posters and would keep this as a 3-speed. Chances are it will clean up pretty nice and it looks like it's pretty intact. I have two male 60s 3-speed Raleighs, one that i've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By drisee

Just an FYI, if anyone is looking for a smaller...

Just an FYI, if anyone is looking for a smaller vintage touring bike my LBS has a Schwinn Voyageur they are selling. I assume he would be willing to pack it up and ship it out. Pretty good condition,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,520
Posted By drisee

Although i don't own either of them, i think any...

Although i don't own either of them, i think any classic tourer is meant for the road. Deep down inside that 720 wants you to get it packed down and on the road and probably doesn't mind a few battle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By drisee

That old scripted Peugeot logo is amazing....

That old scripted Peugeot logo is amazing. Haven't seen that one before.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-11, 05:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,957
Posted By drisee

It's totally fake. I'll take it off your hands...

It's totally fake. I'll take it off your hands for 50 bucks :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-11, 11:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,005
Posted By drisee

Not sure how to fix the problem, but i really dig...

Not sure how to fix the problem, but i really dig your bike.
Forum: Touring
02-22-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,546
Posted By drisee

Great info everyone, thank you! I plan to be an...

Great info everyone, thank you! I plan to be an efficient packer so i think this setup will work well for me. I'll report back in the future.
Forum: Touring
02-22-11, 01:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,546
Posted By drisee

I realize this is an older topic but since my...

I realize this is an older topic but since my question is about Lone Peak Panniers i figured i would just add to this. So far i've only done mini tours on a vintage 10speed with small vintage REI...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-11, 04:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,349
Posted By drisee

Not familiar with the Fuji but i like the looks...

Not familiar with the Fuji but i like the looks of that Schwinn and in general like Schwinns from the early 80s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By drisee

That would be my choice. I don't like the trunk...

That would be my choice. I don't like the trunk on top of the pannier look and i agree it could be a pain function wise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-11, 12:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,426
Posted By drisee

@zaphod. For some reason i've been fixated on...

@zaphod. For some reason i've been fixated on building a single speed coaster brake so i'm willing to ditch the 3-speed. I also have two very similar Raleigh's, and i've already consolidated all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-11, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,426
Posted By drisee

Good info everyone. I'll let you know if i find a...

Good info everyone. I'll let you know if i find a 26" wheel with a single speed coaster brake setup. Looks like i'll have to scour some LBS. The bike i'm looking to convert is a 3-speed 60s Raleigh...
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