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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-15, 10:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,148
Posted By jar351

Got the PM. To respond to cosmonhat, I rode that...

Got the PM. To respond to cosmonhat, I rode that bike (650b-converted Trek 760, for those not following) for a very short time, so take what I have to say with a big grain of salt. Basically, my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,398
Posted By jar351

I've been remiss, I'm afraid, in reporting back....

I've been remiss, I'm afraid, in reporting back. As it turns out, moped headsets don't include locknuts (as was conjectured above). Still, I ended up buying one from the supply shop suggested in SF...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,398
Posted By jar351

Hot damn, that might just work! Never would have...

Hot damn, that might just work! Never would have thought of looking at moped part supply sites. Only thing is the photo doesn't show a locknut, which is the part I need the most! I sent them an email...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-13, 10:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,398
Posted By jar351

No special markings on the headset as far as I...

No special markings on the headset as far as I can tell, but would you mind pulling off the locknut and measuring the diameter of the steerer with a precise caliper? If it's Austrian, it'll be 26.0...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-13, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,398
Posted By jar351

Austrian Headset Madness! Help?

If anybody has a spare Austrian headset, or even parts of one, I'd love to talk.

So I'm working on an old Austro-Daimler (late 70s SLE) for the original owner, and I come to find out that the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-13, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,107
Posted By jar351

32s on Mavic Open Pros?

Just wanted to add my experience: also ~35mm Conti Travel Contacts on OPs for a year with no problems whatsoever. I ran them between 40 and 75psi. With a 32mm tire and a lighter rider, you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-13, 05:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,170
Posted By jar351

To cream or not to cream...

I'm inclined to agree with this. I may have overstated my concern about the dirt stripe on cream tires. I'd prefer the tires to stay minty but it's no biggie if they don't, and in fact I may even end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-13, 03:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,170
Posted By jar351

Agreed, but that's easier said than done. The...

Agreed, but that's easier said than done. The trouble isn't that's she's picky, but rather that she's painfully indecisive. According to her, she's completely on the fence about this one (a common...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-13, 01:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,170
Posted By jar351

To cream or not to cream...

Great points about fenders: they'll cover up most of the dirt on the tread, tone down the brightness of the tires, and enhance the look of the bike overall. They're definitely going on the wish list...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-13, 11:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,170
Posted By jar351

To cream or not to cream...

Okay, maybe that sounds a bit more risqué than what I meant. I just meant that I'm trying to decide whether or not to use cream tires on the Fuji Espree Mixte that I'm customizing for my ladyfriend....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By jar351

Help me ID this (Miyata?) frame.

Could also be an Alumicross. Wait, I take it back. That would have canti posts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-13, 07:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,083
Posted By jar351

NOS 1985 Schwinn Voyageur

Cooper, I definitely misread your post. Doh! I read it as "I see it is the non SP version. I have the SP version," which is why I was confused about the braze-on discrepancy and why I thought you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-13, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,727
Posted By jar351

As far as I know, those are ordinary chainring...

As far as I know, those are ordinary chainring bolts in the longish size (~15mm) that were used for triple cranksets before it was common to use a smaller BCD for the granny gear. I'm not sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,083
Posted By jar351

Way to one-up the OP! Well, okay, not quite....

Way to one-up the OP! Well, okay, not quite. Funny, though, my '84 Voyageur SP had triple water-bottle mounts and mid-fork lowrider mounts. Maybe yours is actually an earlier model?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,083
Posted By jar351

I hate you, I hate you! (Plastic still on the...

I hate you, I hate you! (Plastic still on the tire label?!! Unreal.) What do you do for good karma?! [deep sigh]
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-13, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,727
Posted By jar351

Univega Specialissima (1981) - just pics and a little info

Since not a lot is out there on the net about the '81 Specialissima, I thought I'd share a little about this one. There's some question about the relationship between this model and the vaunted...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-13, 02:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By jar351

'86 Opus III Value?

I think with a bike this small of this caliber it makes total sense to part it out. The chances of finding a tiny buyer who values the Superbe Pro for what it's worth are slim to none. On the other...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-13, 02:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,131
Posted By jar351

1987 Nishiki Tri-A Equipe

Here's relevant data point: I sold a Tri-A Equipe of the same year in very similar condition with some non-original parts and a completely pedestrian wheelset for $375. This was also in Berkeley and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-13, 12:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,498
Posted By jar351

Looks like a fun conversion/resto. i've been...

Looks like a fun conversion/resto. i've been coveting those late '70s/early '80s Pro Tours for a while but the last few that I've seen pop up on my local CL have been $600+, too rich for my blood....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-13, 08:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,370
Posted By jar351

I had a pair of these on my Miyata 615 for a...

I had a pair of these on my Miyata 615 for a while. Didn't really care for them. I found that if I had the "tension bolt" loose enough for the spring to have an effect, the only thing it did was to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,945
Posted By jar351

Seems like we're all (willing) victims of the...

Seems like we're all (willing) victims of the syndrome. I myself am poor, so that tends to create a practical ceiling to my spending, but even so I've spent more than I intended or imagined I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-12, 06:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

Et voilà! ...

Et voilà!

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab126/jar351/Specialized%20Sequoia%20650b%20Conversion%20-%201984/IMG_3321_zpsbc37df08.jpg

As you can see, and as I thought, the clearance is too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

They don't make much noise at all when riding in...

They don't make much noise at all when riding in a straight line. It's only in corners that they really start to squirm to a noticeable extent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

Je suis tout à fait en accord avec vous, Justin....

Je suis tout à fait en accord avec vous, Justin. Le but de cette transformation c'est atteindre la capacité pour les pneus grands, c'est à dire 38mm au moins. Quand même, les Paris Motos ne seraient...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-12, 07:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

Thanks for the info, Southpaw. It looks like I...

Thanks for the info, Southpaw. It looks like I mis-measured. 320mm from the axle center, I've only got about 41mm of width. I could move the axle further back into the dropouts, but most likely not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-12, 06:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

Thanks... I think. Only about 20 miles on the...

Thanks... I think. Only about 20 miles on the tires so far, all on pavement, so I hesitate to comment. I will say, as others have commented, they make a discomfiting sound in corners that has so far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-12, 01:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

I don't think fenders would fit well with big...

I don't think fenders would fit well with big tires since left-to-right clearance is pretty tight. Honestly, I'm not even sure the Hetres will fit. I've got about 46mm of width under the fork crown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-12, 10:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

It's a Nitto "Dreambar," one of the models that...

It's a Nitto "Dreambar," one of the models that Rivendell used to sell. Model #176



I had the pleasure of building up this '83 Expedition frame for a good friend. He loves it. Actually, he and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

Thanks for the compliment, Colonel. It means a...

Thanks for the compliment, Colonel. It means a lot to me, really. I may switch to indexed bar-ends, we'll see. For now I'm enjoying the current setup.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,910
Posted By jar351

I'll second Standlalone's observation, at least...

I'll second Standlalone's observation, at least as far as touring goes. I've toured with front and rear racks, and with a rear rack only and I vastly prefer the former for handling's sake.

On the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

Specialized Sequoia 650b Conversion

The original wheels were 700c but the frame was designed to have plenty of clearance for
fenders. I went ahead and filed out the brake arms as someone suggested and all's well now, even with regular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-12, 06:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

I think I'm the sucker here, but it was a GOOD...

I think I'm the sucker here, but it was a GOOD DEAL and an easy way to try out an expensive tire. Politesse aside (as it tends to be with me), thanks for making the shameless pitch, Justin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-12, 01:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,451
Posted By jar351

Specialized Sequoia 650b Conversion

Probably out of overweening pride, I'd like to share the results of my first 650b conversion. I'd been planning to do one for over a year, and had even gone so far as to build the wheels for it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-22-12, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,164
Posted By jar351

Vintage Fuji Touring Bikes!

Depending on the market, $300 may not be bad for a minty Touring IV (although I'd certainly try to talk him down regardless). Last fall I sold one in excellent shape (with some new consumables but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-12, 09:01 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 36,375
Posted By jar351

27". I tried 700c but I just couldn't get a...

27". I tried 700c but I just couldn't get a decent angle on the canti brakes (even with the early XT brakes that everyone recommends for these conversions). The rear was perhaps passable, but the...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-29-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By jar351

I emailed Litton about it a few weeks ago and...

I emailed Litton about it a few weeks ago and never heard back. Guess he doesn't really do email inquiries. I did talk to another local frame-builder about it, and his advice was to check the fork...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-12, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,214
Posted By jar351

This should go in the C&V appraisals forum, dude....

This should go in the C&V appraisals forum, dude. Mods?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-12, 03:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,014
Posted By jar351

I've certainly been there before. In my case, I...

I've certainly been there before. In my case, I wasn't aware of reverse drill bits or Easy Outs--you learn something new everyday!--so I just drilled through the darn thing and retapped with a larger...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-14-12, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By jar351

Is the Park "frame jack" that long scythe-like...

Is the Park "frame jack" that long scythe-like tool with the "serrated" blue rubber boot over the hooked portion?
Forum: Framebuilders
05-14-12, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By jar351

Handling actually feels alright. The steering is...

Handling actually feels alright. The steering is probably a little twitchier than it used to be but not to the point that the bike feels unwieldy.

At this point, I'm pretty willing to fiddle with...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-13-12, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By jar351

How badly is my Team Miyata damaged? Is it safe?

Hello all,
I'm a frequent C&Ver here on BF, but I'm new to this forum so my apologies if this is well-trodden ground. Here's the story: I have a steel-framed '85 Team Miyata that I received about 9...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-12, 12:34 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 36,375
Posted By jar351

Recently built this '84 SP from the frame up. The...

Recently built this '84 SP from the frame up. The paint had about a thousand little nicks in that had strangely only gone as far as the primer, so it sort of looked like it had been splattered with...
Forum: Touring
04-11-12, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,053
Posted By jar351

Things to consider: Spoke-count -- Even though...

Things to consider:
Spoke-count -- Even though you're pretty light yourself, you never know what you might find yourself cramming into your panniers when you're on a trip as long as that. Having a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-12, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,046
Posted By jar351

In case you're wondering what the first two...

In case you're wondering what the first two *****'s stand for, here's a hint: *****cat. And, just to be clear, the original ad is not so discreet. I looove this guy's attitude.


Non-***** triple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 09:56 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,705
Posted By jar351

What I'd like to know, Sixty-Fiver, is just what...

What I'd like to know, Sixty-Fiver, is just what you thought of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom. Sounds thrilling.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,191
Posted By jar351

+1 Both my bikes have the splined and butted...

+1 Both my bikes have the splined and butted tubing ('85 Team Miyata, '88 615) and I like how they ride but I'm quite sure I could never distinguish between splined and non-splined tubing based on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-12, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,909
Posted By jar351

I successfully ran a 50-34 compact double with a...

I successfully ran a 50-34 compact double with a mid-80's 600 front derailleur. I'm pretty sure it's the one you're asking about. I don't have any points of comparison, since it's the only compact...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-12, 08:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,649
Posted By jar351

Just to stir the pot, here are a few specifics......

Just to stir the pot, here are a few specifics...

I'm only 155lbs. and I ride with my handlebars just below saddle height. Most of my weight is on the saddle and the pedals. I would estimate a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-12, 02:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,649
Posted By jar351

Thanks for all the input, guys. Colonel, I'm glad...

Thanks for all the input, guys. Colonel, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who's made this mistake before.

While the flop and chop option is a creative one, I'm not sure I'll go that route...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,649
Posted By jar351

I'm inclined to agree with you, bigbossman, even...

I'm inclined to agree with you, bigbossman, even if it's a blow to the wallet and to my pride. I only had maybe 300 miles on them, so it's a real bummer. I guess the question, then, is whether it's...
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