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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 22,655
Posted By curbtender

800 series, maybe 83' ?

800 series, maybe 83' ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 30,059
Posted By curbtender

https://univegacatalogs.wordpress.com/

https://univegacatalogs.wordpress.com/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 100
Posted By curbtender

That's the ticket. Thanks. Yes, 9 speed and I do...

That's the ticket. Thanks. Yes, 9 speed and I do have it routed wrong.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 100
Posted By curbtender

Shimano XT m-772

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I've never set up a Shadow derailleur and was wondering what the cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15,468
Views: 4,111,477
Posted By curbtender

Free pile with a flat. Never seen one with a hand...

Free pile with a flat. Never seen one with a hand brake.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15,468
Views: 4,111,477
Posted By curbtender

Those wheels are the ticket! The Epic had fairly...

Those wheels are the ticket! The Epic had fairly solid joints but did have some bottom bracket separation issues. The other stuff looks like clearcoat failure. I'd buff it down and reseal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 22,655
Posted By curbtender

Someone lowered the bars and probably couldn't...

Someone lowered the bars and probably couldn't figure out how to setup the front brakes. Nice vintage mb.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 600
Posted By curbtender

And that is a freewheel on there.

And that is a freewheel on there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,028
Posted By curbtender

Someone has detailed it so you are paying a...

Someone has detailed it so you are paying a premium. The wheels alone go for about $300 if you are looking for a nice set. I always make an offer but if it's a newer listing it might be tough.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-03-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 648
Views: 284,296
Posted By curbtender

Post on here. Maybe someone has already done the...

Post on here. Maybe someone has already done the research.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/1120177-miyata-freedom-sport.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 938
Posted By curbtender

Had to be some grease on those bell...

Had to be some grease on those bell bottoms...thanks for the shots.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21,786
Views: 3,115,758
Posted By curbtender

Lucky to have this park close by. Pt Pinole. Fish...

Lucky to have this park close by. Pt Pinole. Fish were biting today...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 600
Posted By curbtender

I would have a hard time upgrading it with new...

I would have a hard time upgrading it with new parts. Everything looks serviceable. 7 speed compatible shifters aren't to expensive and usually come with new cables. Clean and lube everything else....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7,872
Views: 948,080
Posted By curbtender

I was going to convert an old Trek 26 incher but,...

I was going to convert an old Trek 26 incher but, what the heck, I had this SOMA frame hanging in the rafters......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,684
Posted By curbtender

Picture always helps. When you say rise you mean...

Picture always helps. When you say rise you mean angle and not an extension, correct?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21,786
Views: 3,115,758
Posted By curbtender

Perfect day, lime ridge, Walnut Creek. ...

Perfect day, lime ridge, Walnut Creek.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,684
Posted By curbtender

Sounds like you are running aero bars? You might...

Sounds like you are running aero bars? You might want to go to a shorter stem and get some that sit higher. Maybe get some ideas from a local coach?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,057
Posted By curbtender

Either way works, just you lose the mechanical...

Either way works, just you lose the mechanical advantage holding it further down. Over the years you learn monkey tight isn't always the best.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5,364
Views: 855,251
Posted By curbtender

My turn to wait... ...

My turn to wait...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 421
Posted By curbtender

She builds for men also. Kind of like Zinn, who...

She builds for men also. Kind of like Zinn, who specialized for tall people but would custom fit anyone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 29,910
Posted By curbtender

Strawberry Fields?

Strawberry Fields?
Forum: Commuting
04-29-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,178
Posted By curbtender

Well, we are all weirdo in our own way. I always...

Well, we are all weirdo in our own way. I always have to check to see if I have my "Jerk" shirt on when I'm riding, lol.
Forum: Commuting
04-28-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,178
Posted By curbtender

Isn't there a word for that? I think they call it...

Isn't there a word for that? I think they call it tomballay..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 22,655
Posted By curbtender

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/santa-rosa-...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/santa-rosa-eddy-merckx/7739824048.htmlEddy Merckx - $500 (Santa Rosa)https://images.craigslist.org/00909_8fKwqJSquGZ_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 86,004
Posted By curbtender

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Commuting
04-27-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,178
Posted By curbtender

You need to practice? I'm trying to imagine the...

You need to practice? I'm trying to imagine the scenario. Maybe a bean bag chair?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-26-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,396
Posted By curbtender

Hey, you don't hit me then it was a fair pass.

Hey, you don't hit me then it was a fair pass.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 511
Views: 261,038
Posted By curbtender

https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/sekai/

https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/sekai/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7,872
Views: 948,080
Posted By curbtender

That would fit in nicely in your hometown. A...

That would fit in nicely in your hometown. A couple of ladies bring by their burning man bikes to get the fur out of the axles, lol.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 902
Posted By curbtender

One of my commute rides that I still remember was...

One of my commute rides that I still remember was when the temps dropped into the twentys. Bone dry, no wind, dead quiet. Full moon on the bay. It was kind of magical.
(Retired 10 years now so it's...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-24-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 391
Posted By curbtender

I'd find a wheel builder in your area. They could...

I'd find a wheel builder in your area. They could tell you the condition better than us. Shops around here take forever to get to repairs. I'd say two weeks isn't bad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6,501
Views: 793,408
Posted By curbtender

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This is an extra. Steal parts from this or use yours for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6,501
Views: 793,408
Posted By curbtender

Let me check my campy box.

Let me check my campy box.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 22,655
Posted By curbtender

Sounds right, #14, size, group 10? 200 bikes? He...

Sounds right, #14, size, group 10? 200 bikes? He may have them stored in different areas.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 918
Posted By curbtender

Search 'shimano altus front derailleur manual'

Search 'shimano altus front derailleur manual'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21,786
Views: 3,115,758
Posted By curbtender

Needed to test ride a beater so took it for a...

Needed to test ride a beater so took it for a quick fishing ride. No fish but almost caught a picture of a jackrabbit that kamikazed' in front of me...center, near fence post....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,396
Posted By curbtender

Commuting it was always doing whatever was safest...

Commuting it was always doing whatever was safest to get where I was going. If I couldn't keep with traffic speeds then that sidewalk would be my choice. I feel for you. I commuted areas that didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,153
Posted By curbtender

I leave a strip of gorilla tape stuck to the...

I leave a strip of gorilla tape stuck to the bottom of my pack for this purpose.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 243,933
Posted By curbtender

Set of bear traps...

Set of bear traps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 573,140
Posted By curbtender

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Living Car Free
04-19-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 565
Posted By curbtender

The bungee keeps it from rattling around. If you...

The bungee keeps it from rattling around. If you are running through heavier bush it might be an issue but on open trail I have no problem. The picture is at a more secluded bay point with a clam bed...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-19-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 565
Posted By curbtender

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Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By curbtender

Picture would be nice. What drivetrain is on...

Picture would be nice. What drivetrain is on there now?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 483,638
Posted By curbtender

There may be more collisions with low hanging...

There may be more collisions with low hanging branches, but hey, you got a helmet on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,813
Posted By curbtender

https://www.bikeforums.net/members/hazetguy-20876....

https://www.bikeforums.net/members/hazetguy-20876.html

hazetguy bought out his old stock. He may still have some.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,224
Posted By curbtender

I didn't start out collecting art but it seems to...

I didn't start out collecting art but it seems to get gifted. I've picked up a few posters over the years but they haven't found a wall yet......
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 483,638
Posted By curbtender

The stance that helmets do nothing is where you...

The stance that helmets do nothing is where you go off the track. They are used to mitigate the impact. I rode yesterday and saw about 90 percent of the riders using helmets. There was no complaints...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 483,638
Posted By curbtender

That was someone I know who regrets the whole...

That was someone I know who regrets the whole situation. I understand not wanting mandatory laws but preaching that helmets are useless is beyond my scope.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7,872
Views: 948,080
Posted By curbtender

Reversed another bottom bracket on a garbage...

Reversed another bottom bracket on a garbage save. Always makes me wonder how much trouble the last guy had putting that in.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 483,638
Posted By curbtender

Ok, tell that to the guy who had a front blowout...

Ok, tell that to the guy who had a front blowout on a test ride without a helmet and is now missing an ear and has chronic headaches. I guess if you don't die it's all good.
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