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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,740
Posted By HopHornbeam

21" '87. I absolutely love this bike. Handling is...

21" '87. I absolutely love this bike. Handling is spot on with no load to a moderate load, but still good with a full load. Estimated 90-100 lbs (cargo and bike) as shown. Just a little bit laterally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 10:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,139
Posted By HopHornbeam

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,814
Posted By HopHornbeam

As can be seen, geometry is not the same between...

As can be seen, geometry is not the same between the 21" '86 and '88 models. I think I recall reading somewhere where geometry changed, but I can't remember if it was between 86 and 87, or between 87...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,814
Posted By HopHornbeam

Oops, just realized I wrote that the axle to...

Oops, just realized I wrote that the axle to crown was taller. It was actually shorter. Edited in my original post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,814
Posted By HopHornbeam

Thanks, but I can't take credit for being...

Thanks, but I can't take credit for being deliberate about that decision. I just noticed that there was a lot of space, and tried a bunch of wheel/tire sizes on that fork until I got handling that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 03:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,814
Posted By HopHornbeam

I have a black chrome High Sierra from '88. I...

I have a black chrome High Sierra from '88. I bought it as just a frame, and the finish was kind of beat up, but I wanted to preserve the finish, so I clear-coated it. The problem was, What clear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,401
Posted By HopHornbeam

My favorite Cannondale color.

My favorite Cannondale color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By HopHornbeam

1988 High Sierra Fork

I have a 1988 Schwinn High Sierra that I've built up to be a commuting/touring bike, but I never had the original fork. I've been playing around with the front end quite a bit to get the fit and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,325
Posted By HopHornbeam

In my experience, most missionaries on bikes...

In my experience, most missionaries on bikes weren't big bike people before their missions, and the perception is that mountain bikes with suspension are more comfortable. I think most people don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,416
Posted By HopHornbeam

Don't know for sure if this works or if it's more...

Don't know for sure if this works or if it's more of a coincidence, but when I ride at night and come up to a red with no traffic going the other way (on the green), the light will usually turn if I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-10-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,537
Posted By HopHornbeam

I never thought much of having more than a couple...

I never thought much of having more than a couple bikes--that is, until one day when I decided I needed to move 100# of sand. I put one 50# bag in my backpack, and another on the rear rack of my '99...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,401
Posted By HopHornbeam

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Forum: Utility Cycling
07-10-20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,537
Posted By HopHornbeam

Free “scrap” lumber. ...

Free “scrap” lumber.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,805
Posted By HopHornbeam

One of the reasons I got into biking, rather than...

One of the reasons I got into biking, rather than running (years ago, it was an exercise thing), was that I didn’t have to change my clothes or stretch first. I was really drawn to the ability to hop...
Forum: Touring
02-29-20, 11:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,228
Posted By HopHornbeam

Also, how do you quote somebody’s post?

Also, how do you quote somebody’s post?
Forum: Touring
02-29-20, 11:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,228
Posted By HopHornbeam

One is a quill stem, the other is a threadless...

One is a quill stem, the other is a threadless with a two bolt faceplate. Both are aluminum. The quill has bullhorns and is my current commuter, the faceplate has MTB flat bars.

Also, I do a lot...
Forum: Touring
02-28-20, 10:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,228
Posted By HopHornbeam

No. It's not that important. I'm just looking for...

No. It's not that important. I'm just looking for options for new builds. I'll get to it eventually, but not any time in the near future.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-20, 11:04 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 28,673
Posted By HopHornbeam

1986 Schwinn Sierra with panniers on front and...

1986 Schwinn Sierra with panniers on front and rear racks. I've only used it a couple times so far, but from what I remember the handling is hardly any different with a load than without one. Pics to...
Forum: Touring
02-26-20, 07:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,228
Posted By HopHornbeam

Please don't get into an argument about...

Please don't get into an argument about interpretations because I started asking about steel bars. I understood what you all meant, and I appreciate your feedback and suggestions. We may have...
Forum: Touring
02-25-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,228
Posted By HopHornbeam

Stems are definitely not loose: the bolts are...

Stems are definitely not loose: the bolts are tight almost to the point of stripping. I suppose that it could be corrosion, but I don’t think that’s the problem. Either way, I’m not looking for a...
Forum: Touring
02-25-20, 01:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,228
Posted By HopHornbeam

Decent Steel Bars

Hello,
I pull rather hard on my handlebars, and on the bikes I ride a lot the aluminum bars will often develop a creaking/light popping sound when under a load (both flat bars and bullhorns). I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-20, 12:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,257
Posted By HopHornbeam

I've had this problem as well, and it was on a...

I've had this problem as well, and it was on a nicer looking build. I didn't want to use a vintage sheet metal bolt on cable stop, so I found a nice looking, non-qr, seat post collar whose inner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-20, 07:37 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 158,837
Posted By HopHornbeam

I have a 1995 R800C that I built up. I bought it...

I have a 1995 R800C that I built up. I bought it as a used frameset (aluminum fork), and instead of searching for 650c wheels, I used light 26" MTB wheels with 1.25" Specialized Fat Boy tires. At a...
Forum: Commuting
02-24-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 32,017
Posted By HopHornbeam

I went the other direction to get a similar...

I went the other direction to get a similar effect to the original poster’s. I put bar end stubs on the bends of some bullhorn bars to get an extra flat bar position. I also like to ride with my...
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