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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9,055
Views: 3,117,882
Posted By DesmoDog

I share your enthusiasm for this particular...

I share your enthusiasm for this particular model.

http://teamyikes.com/RockHopper/RHCII_6352.JPG

The smaller one is what started it, I bought it new in 1988. I got it after a trip to Colorado...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,729
Posted By DesmoDog

I've already forgotten what year this is. Late...

I've already forgotten what year this is. Late '50s I think. It needs a seat (which is too high in these pics) but is for the most part "done". I thought abotu restoring it but decided to just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 35,380
Posted By DesmoDog

It's a yellow bike, I promise. Huffy Cheater...

It's a yellow bike, I promise. Huffy Cheater Slick. Early '70s maybe? Late '60s? I can' t recall.

http://teamyikes.com/Typhoon/Bike.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,885
Posted By DesmoDog

I put together a Typhoon with one. I'm thinking...

I put together a Typhoon with one. I'm thinking about putting a different rear wheel on this one and using that hub on a 1962 Racer frame. We'll see...

http://teamyikes.com/Typhoon/Typhoon_7015.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 37,782
Posted By DesmoDog

Is this purple enough? ...

Is this purple enough?

http://teamyikes.com/Typhoon/BreezeSide_6140.JPG

http://teamyikes.com/Typhoon/BreezeSide_6128.JPG

I bought that one last year, but I've got to be honest. The frame has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 28,881
Posted By DesmoDog

I seem to be developing a thing for old...

I seem to be developing a thing for old Specializeds. I bought a Rock Hopper Comp back in '88, thought it was too small, recently found a (POS) '88 in th enext larger frame size, and discovered no,...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-29-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 531,154
Posted By DesmoDog

When I got the frame it had a bottom bracket...

When I got the frame it had a bottom bracket adapter with it.
http://teamyikes.com/Typhoon/BottomBracket_6028.JPG

but it didn't fit quite right
http://teamyikes.com/Typhoon/BB_6395.JPG

so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,518,195
Posted By DesmoDog

Well the hub is an English 3 speed anyway... ...

Well the hub is an English 3 speed anyway...

A 1956 Schwinn Racer I picked up last year. I was searching for a '62 but this had cooler graphics and head badge so it came home with me. I didn't do...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-29-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 531,154
Posted By DesmoDog

Is it a cruiser? Have I posted it here already? I...

Is it a cruiser? Have I posted it here already? I dunno, so here it is maybe again.

http://teamyikes.com/Typhoon/Typhoon_7015.JPG

It started out as a bare frame and went through a bunch of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,382
Posted By DesmoDog

The correct ferrules are easily replicated. The...

The correct ferrules are easily replicated. The one I made for my '56 Racer took maybe 15 minutes from finding a suitable scrap rod to finished part. Granted not everyone has a lathe in their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,829
Posted By DesmoDog

I think for the subject at hand,...

I think for the subject at hand, stresses/strength are certainly important for the plastic parts begin discussed. Material choices and printing options become important but that's a minor nit to pick...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
12-20-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,058
Posted By DesmoDog

Hold on there, tiger... I'm the OP. One piece...

Hold on there, tiger... I'm the OP. One piece cranks work just fine for me. I've never bent one and would be shocked if I ever did.

The guy you're calling the OP is a newb who highjacked this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9,055
Views: 3,117,882
Posted By DesmoDog

While I am also a fan of ditching front...

While I am also a fan of ditching front derailluers and chain rings, one detail seemingly overlooked here is location. If I lived in Denver, Colorado a super low gear would be much more important to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,966
Posted By DesmoDog

The 1956 Schwinn racer I just rebuilt has 36h...

The 1956 Schwinn racer I just rebuilt has 36h 4-cross wheels. I discovered that after I tore down the rear wheel and measured the spokes to get replacements, and wondered why they were so long. So I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,323
Posted By DesmoDog

For YEARS I have tossed around the thought of...

For YEARS I have tossed around the thought of building up something off of an old Schwinn Typhoon frame, but I'd add up the cost and go on to something else.

Then it finally happened, I stumbled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,676
Posted By DesmoDog

I took this one for it's first shakdown run...

I took this one for it's first shakdown run today. Who knows how long it's been since anyone has ridden it! There was a minor problem with shifting but it rides pretty well consdiering how beat it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,676
Posted By DesmoDog

I recently started the rebuild on this one, a...

I recently started the rebuild on this one, a 1956 Schwinn Racer. Not a great picture but I didn't take any others of it before the teardown, and the ad with the pics was deleted before I even got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 134,927
Posted By DesmoDog

This is on a 1962 Schwinn I just picked up ...

This is on a 1962 Schwinn I just picked up

http://teamyikes.com/Racer/Racer62Tag_6695.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,966
Posted By DesmoDog

I've been working on this: ...

I've been working on this:
http://teamyikes.com/Typhoon/MockUp_6468.JPG

And then was distracted by this (The one in the stand)
http://teamyikes.com/RockHopper/RHCII_6352.JPG

But most recently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 134,927
Posted By DesmoDog

This is on a '69 Typhoon frame I recently...

This is on a '69 Typhoon frame I recently aquired.
http://teamyikes.com/Typhoon/Sticker_7860.jpg

As pointed out on another forum, the format of the data on the sticker seems to pre-date 1969, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By DesmoDog

I already mentioned I spent too much on this....

I already mentioned I spent too much on this. Yeah... that was an understatement. I don't know what I was smoking when I bought this but dang, NOT my best purchase. I knew there were some things...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By DesmoDog

I spent some time messing with this today and...

I spent some time messing with this today and answered my own question. I bought the smaller frame so I'd have more step over room off road. The larger frame doesn't give me much room to spare... so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By DesmoDog

The larger frame bike has numerous issues - bent...

The larger frame bike has numerous issues - bent rear wheel, crunchy bottom bracket, etc. The parts are there, but many of them are trash. And my original bike had a few changes/upgrades made early...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By DesmoDog

1988 Rock Hopper Comp to upright bar conversion

I have a 17" frame Rock Hopper Comp that I bought new. Turns out it's too small for me. I've known that for ages, I knew it was small when I bought it but I had my reasons. I've built it up into a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 9,055
Views: 3,117,882
Posted By DesmoDog

In 1988 I bought a Rock Hopper Comp from the shop...

In 1988 I bought a Rock Hopper Comp from the shop I worked at. It's seen a few different configurations over the years but the sad fact is it is just too small for me. I started looking for a larger...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-31-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,058
Posted By DesmoDog

Yeah... this bike is done. I've already put too...

Yeah... this bike is done. I've already put too much money into it and it works just fine. I've moved on to other projects and all that's left with this one is riding it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,175
Posted By DesmoDog

I have my set because of a VW also. 1.8t Jetta...

I have my set because of a VW also. 1.8t Jetta wagon. The the last VW I owned. The last one I'll ever own. I so learned to hate the brand because of that car... i"m still not over it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-21, 09:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,175
Posted By DesmoDog

You got the correct answer in post 4. It does not...

You got the correct answer in post 4. It does not take a standard allen wrench. It's a good excuse to spend $20 on more tools.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
12-30-21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,058
Posted By DesmoDog

It's a slow night around here so I'll add a few...

It's a slow night around here so I'll add a few pics of the details I mentioned.

The chain tensioner. Forgive the red pulleys. It is what it is:
https://teamyikes.com/S7/IMG_4101.JPG

Rear...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-10-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,058
Posted By DesmoDog

I thought I had updated this but apparently not....

I thought I had updated this but apparently not. So... The first rides lasts season weren't a complete success. The front brakes still squealed for one thing! I also wasn't all that impressed with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
Posted By DesmoDog

I had a blue one back in the day. I seem to...

I had a blue one back in the day. I seem to recall plastic tape too? I have a picture of it around here somewhere, taken when it was still rather new, but after I had modified the frame geometry by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,732
Posted By DesmoDog

At $75 you don't have much to lose. I had a...

At $75 you don't have much to lose.

I had a Le Tour of that era back when they were new. I ended up working in a Schwinn shop for about ten years when I got a little older and liked the Le Tour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 255,007
Posted By DesmoDog

Are you sure that's not an '88 Rockhopper Comp?...

Are you sure that's not an '88 Rockhopper Comp? Looks just like mine, except for stuff I've changed.

http://teamyikes.com/RockHopper/IMG_4062.JPG

I've owned it since new, it's been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-21, 11:31 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,345
Posted By DesmoDog

If you're talking about my earlier post, that was...

If you're talking about my earlier post, that was a '66 A code, triple black with a 4 speed. I sold it when I started downsizing in prep for retirement.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 255,007
Posted By DesmoDog

I forgot I posted that here. It's changed a...

I forgot I posted that here. It's changed a little since then:

http://teamyikes.com/RockHopper/IMG_4059.JPG

http://teamyikes.com/RockHopper/IMG_4062.JPG

I'm not a big fan of the blackwall...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-29-20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 531,154
Posted By DesmoDog

Here is my Sanctuary 7 in stock form. ...

Here is my Sanctuary 7 in stock form.
http://teamyikes.com/S7/IMG_2702.JPG

I've always wanted a bike with an internally geared hub though, so when the time came to address a few shortcomings I...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-27-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,014
Posted By DesmoDog

Sure it can be done. But define "easily". A shop...

Sure it can be done. But define "easily". A shop would rebuild the hub, replacing the stock axle with a hollow one so a skewer will fit. It's easy for the shop but maybe not for you?

One thing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9,055
Views: 3,117,882
Posted By DesmoDog

I posted pics of this bike earlier in this...

I posted pics of this bike earlier in this thread, but it was in "street" configuration. I've got a cruiser for paved trails now, so I thought I'd put some off road tires back on this. Then I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,742
Posted By DesmoDog

I bought a new chain for this but wasn't sure if...

I bought a new chain for this but wasn't sure if I was going to use it. The bike hasn't seen THAT much use after all. But then I decided I had it so why not. I was surprised when I laid them next to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,345
Posted By DesmoDog

That first picture is a couple years old now and...

That first picture is a couple years old now and all but one of those bikes have been sold. I'm nearing retirement and have been getting rid of things, including bikes. I sometimes regret selling the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 01:12 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,345
Posted By DesmoDog

There are quite a few guitars around, I've also...

There are quite a few guitars around, I've also built a couple of those along with some tube amps but that stuff has been on the back burner for a couple years now. Mostly throughout the years it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,742
Posted By DesmoDog

I finished up the spacer for the brake hanger...

I finished up the spacer for the brake hanger this morning. This is an in-process pic for those wondering what the heck I'm talking about. Full disclosure - that's the third one I made. The first was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,742
Posted By DesmoDog

The repair stand is a Park Tools bench mount that...

The repair stand is a Park Tools bench mount that I mounted to a pole instead. The mount is made up out of stuff I had sitting around - a couple of exhaust clamps, a section of a Model A crossmember,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-20, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,742
Posted By DesmoDog

1988 Rock Hopper Comp Rebuild

I guess this is where this thread should go? I've had this bike since new so I'm a little disturbed a post about it would fit in the "Classic" section, but I've done the math a few times now and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 255,007
Posted By DesmoDog

Here's a crappy picture of my 1988 Rockhopper...

Here's a crappy picture of my 1988 Rockhopper Comp.

http://teamyikes.com/RockHopper/IMG_0705.JPG

I bought it new back in my bike shop days. It's had non-stock wheels since day one - as I...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-07-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,058
Posted By DesmoDog

I'll spare you the step by step and jump to the...

I'll spare you the step by step and jump to the (nearly) end.

Probably looks about the same here but a lot has changed.
http://teamyikes.com/S7/Side2_6083.jpg
Not sure what I was thinking with...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-03-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,042
Posted By DesmoDog

Because the vast majority of them are not ridden...

Because the vast majority of them are not ridden on or near a beach.

Same could probably be said for "mountain bikes", but that term was used to describe a new style of bike. The term cruiser has...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-01-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,058
Posted By DesmoDog

Yeah, the shifter cable routing was bothering me...

Yeah, the shifter cable routing was bothering me so I moved the mechanism another notch. I don't know how the shifter is supposed to be adjusted yet but I'm sure it can be compensated for to make...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-01-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,058
Posted By DesmoDog

The basement isn't clean yet but I spent a little...

The basement isn't clean yet but I spent a little more time messing around with this. I did a trial fit of the new front brakes and found out they're probably too short. Oops....
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
10-31-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 31,991
Posted By DesmoDog

I'd go electric for a few reasons. The appeal of...

I'd go electric for a few reasons. The appeal of a gas engine is just to have a gas engine on bicycle, but the reality is I'd rarely use the bike then. I ride for enjoyement, if I have to get...
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