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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-12, 02:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,216
Posted By atmdad

My brother was working on his track bike up on...

My brother was working on his track bike up on the stand in my garage one day. I was just watching and BS'ing with him, and absently fiddling with the pedals. An errant finger got sucked in and did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,763
Posted By atmdad

Never thought of it like that, huummmm, but yes...

Never thought of it like that, huummmm, but yes that would describe it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,763
Posted By atmdad

I'm at work now but later I will take some...

I'm at work now but later I will take some pictures of what I built in my garage. Nothing fancy, but I do have a "pull-out" bench that I can double my work space or slide back in when not in use. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-12, 10:41 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 39,248
Posted By atmdad

I've got a couple of "Townies" in the garage now....

I've got a couple of "Townies" in the garage now.

My Cruiser, '74 LeTour. The only thing original is the frame and fork, because that is all the CL seller had. Just a simple 7 speed with dual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-12, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By atmdad

I will not pity any salmon who shall cross my...

I will not pity any salmon who shall cross my path.

I am picturing a head-on collision between a Ford F150 and a Mini Cooper
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-12, 09:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By atmdad

Just as I suspected, those IGH's and drum brakes...

Just as I suspected, those IGH's and drum brakes are heavy.



That works out to a 6 mm smaller radius, I think I still have about that much room to play with on the caliper.

On a side note. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,285
Posted By atmdad

I believe there is a time for certain things to...

I believe there is a time for certain things to go from being C&V to trash. It sounds as if the freewheel has ventured into this realm and probably the wheel as well. An early 80's rear wheel, is it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-12, 10:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By atmdad

Thanks for the feedback. I followed up a little...

Thanks for the feedback. I followed up a little and decided that it is more money than I want to sink into this beast. I will just get a basic mtn bike wheel set with a SS and coaster brake to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By atmdad

Aren't the 7/8 speed IGH's with drum brake kind...

Aren't the 7/8 speed IGH's with drum brake kind of heavy? :rolleyes:

I don't want to say price is no option, but will this type of IGH be "rugged" enough for a heavy-weight tandem? I have not had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-12, 03:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By atmdad

IGH Questions/Suggestions

Anyone up for a little brainstorming?

I recently acquired a '64 Schwinn Twin (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/845427-Look-what-the-cat-dragged-in-1964-Schwinn-Twin) and I am considering...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-12, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,022
Posted By atmdad

[img]http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg93/reale...

[img]http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg93/realestvin7/Bikes/Bike%20Parts%202/DSC08303.jpg[img]


Looks about right to open a beer bottle in a pinch
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-12, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By atmdad

You have quite the makings of an interesting...

You have quite the makings of an interesting project there. Co-mingle those horses onto that tandem frame, OH MY!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-12, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By atmdad

Yea, the blast and PC was more in jest. But I am...

Yea, the blast and PC was more in jest. But I am considering a repaint, when just brushing/rubbing away some dirt some old paint was coming off pretty easily.

I will put some money into getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-12, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By atmdad

Look what the cat dragged in, 1964 Schwinn Twin

Recently I have had pretty good success in keeping the bike collecting jones under control. Actually I have thinned the herd a little and have been getting some riding and family time in.

Then...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,488
Posted By atmdad

Not ridiculous IMO, it's Craigslist afterall, you...

Not ridiculous IMO, it's Craigslist afterall, you are supposed to haggle a bit. For someone looking to flip it they won't make anything off it, but you sound like someone looking for something to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,488
Posted By atmdad

Your about my height, the first one, 21" frame...

Your about my height, the first one, 21" frame should be a good starting point. The second one, 27" frame, umm, maybe if you like to ride while wearing a cup.

The rear brake cable looped, ehhh,...
Forum: Southern California
06-13-12, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,321
Posted By atmdad

Google Map It, most of the roads out of there are...

Google Map It, most of the roads out of there are bike friendly, as long as you are a safe rider. I googled "Chestnut Hill" it looks to be in the Carmel Mnt/Sabre Springs area (fancy names for the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-12, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,478
Posted By atmdad

you guys are killing me, I guess I will spare you...

you guys are killing me, I guess I will spare you the epicness of the schweeet varsity i'm gonna put on the block.

Auchen, yea the ergo bars are not my favorite, but I got a pretty good deal on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-12, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,871
Posted By atmdad

BD, I could use an .833 stem. If your up for a...

BD, I could use an .833 stem. If your up for a trade? I have a couple of "regular sized" stems for a swap.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,478
Posted By atmdad

Needing to thin the herd - '82 Miyata 610

Sadly I need to thin the herd, a few were easy choices, but the hard decision came down to this one here, and I still haven't made a final decision yet. I'm trying get an approximate valuation from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-12, 09:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,566
Posted By atmdad

I've managed to purge two bikes recently, so I'm...

I've managed to purge two bikes recently, so I'm down to 4 bikes for me and 1 each for the son, daughter, and wife in the garage.

Although the boy was hinting at wanting a road bike this last...
Forum: Southern California
03-08-12, 11:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 811
Posted By atmdad

Face it J, you miss Bob's biannual email telling...

Face it J, you miss Bob's biannual email telling us to be careful because it is darker in the morning/evening depending on whether we spring forward or fall back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,122
Posted By atmdad

Good to hear they were quick to fix their...

Good to hear they were quick to fix their mistake.

I've never had a problem with them, plus they provide the extra bonus of teaching patience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,748
Posted By atmdad

While I understand not wanting to mess with the...

While I understand not wanting to mess with the frame, using a brake hone to take the thickness down 0.1 mm is not what I would consider a modification but more as preventative maintenance to avoid a...
Forum: Southern California
03-02-12, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By atmdad

OT, Chris did you see that the longtime...

OT,

Chris did you see that the longtime plans to develop a hotel on that lot near the Cardiff sign finally got shot down. The latest is to just make a little park/extension of the San Elijo...
Forum: Southern California
03-02-12, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By atmdad

It comes down to what your are willing to spend...

It comes down to what your are willing to spend on housing. All the suggestions are good, I would say go to North County because i'm biased, but I beleive it is generally more expensive than say east...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-12, 10:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,038
Posted By atmdad

Statements like this make me think of sitting at...

Statements like this make me think of sitting at the dinner table with my kids and they refuse to eat something because they don't like how it looks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,419
Posted By atmdad

Maybe I should change my name to Alice. :lol:

Maybe I should change my name to Alice. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,028
Posted By atmdad

http://www.oldtimecandy.com/assets/images/singles/...

http://www.oldtimecandy.com/assets/images/singles/slim_jim.jpg

Oh, you meant grease nipple. That's not what it said out front.
Forum: Southern California
02-29-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,857
Posted By atmdad

You got that right. That ticket I had was...

You got that right.

That ticket I had was for doing around 75 mph or so eastbound on the I-40. Luckily I didn't caught for littering 20 miles down the road when I crossed the New Mexico border ;)
Forum: Southern California
02-29-12, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,857
Posted By atmdad

:twitchy: No, too late would have been if...

:twitchy:

No, too late would have been if you proceeded further and attempted negotiating where the two lanes coming off North 5 merge into East 78. Very high probability you would be a statistic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-12, 06:04 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,502
Posted By atmdad

A postal worker probably dropped the box not...

A postal worker probably dropped the box not expecting the weight. It split open when it hit the floor scattering the contents. Postal worker was like "WTF". Another worker hearing the clatter of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,796
Posted By atmdad

I like mine sticking out perpendicular from the...

I like mine sticking out perpendicular from the fork and chainstay...
Forum: Southern California
02-24-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,709
Posted By atmdad

Another thing to factor in to the cost are...

Another thing to factor in to the cost are pedals. Once you get into the decent range of road bikes they don't come with pedals (go figure you spend $2K on a bike, where are the flippin pedals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-12, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,591
Posted By atmdad

Sorry you have to take at least one of the two...

Sorry you have to take at least one of the two seats. :lol:

Check your PM box.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 11:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,591
Posted By atmdad

Bahhhhh.... 238660 and there is nothing...

Bahhhhh....
238660

and there is nothing wrong with upright bars on an racing/tri frame either, at least my daughter doesn't mind.
238661
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,591
Posted By atmdad

My guess it's the horn. Anyways, I said I...

My guess it's the horn.

Anyways, I said I would take some pictures of what I had and after rummaging around and looking at it, I am seriously considering tossing the lot. I mean really who saves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,591
Posted By atmdad

i have some various bits from a Suburban from...

i have some various bits from a Suburban from that era, granted they are not in mint condition. i will snap a few pics and post them up later this evening.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-12, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,843
Posted By atmdad

:lol: your pile, I recall some pics you posted...

:lol: your pile, I recall some pics you posted awhile back. A heap may be more like it :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,791
Posted By atmdad

The following are some calcs I did sometime back...

The following are some calcs I did sometime back based on using the oxalic acid in powder form. I usually use about a 0.4 - 0.5% solution which is ~ 1 to 1.25 tablespoons per gallon of water.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By atmdad

I think there might be a correlation there as...

I think there might be a correlation there as well... :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-12, 04:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,964
Posted By atmdad

Awesome, thats something I like to consider for...

Awesome, thats something I like to consider for bike tires... :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 20,217
Posted By atmdad

I can't believe I just read this entire thread....

I can't believe I just read this entire thread. :crash:

When i was a kid my mom used to make kool-aid up using only a fraction of the amount of sugar the packet suggested. I never knew the...
Forum: Southern California
02-16-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,754
Posted By atmdad

I was just perusing the Giant website and saw...

I was just perusing the Giant website and saw this...

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_us/bikes/models/images/2000/Seek-0-1_72dpiWIDE.jpg
...
Forum: Southern California
02-16-12, 12:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,754
Posted By atmdad

The Giant Roam looks like a reasonably good bike...

The Giant Roam looks like a reasonably good bike if you want something to get rolling on. I have no affiliation with GIANT but find they give some of the best bang for the buck for new, off the shelf...
Forum: Southern California
02-15-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,055
Posted By atmdad

That's the stereotypical cyclist, anyway, it's...

That's the stereotypical cyclist, anyway, it's definitely the segment that gets catered to. That label is 2 out of 3 accurate for me- guess which part is missing. [/QUOTE]

The penis?

:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-12, 11:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,019
Posted By atmdad

Reiterate, the navigation bar should be near the...

Reiterate, the navigation bar should be near the top. Include drop down menus from the navigation bar tabs.

To go one further from due route, if you are offering "services" don't get them lost in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-12, 01:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,968
Posted By atmdad

stick a cork in it and close your hole!

stick a cork in it and close your hole!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-11, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 993
Posted By atmdad

RaleighSport, Don't know about matching up...

RaleighSport,

Don't know about matching up cassettes, but with my sunrace 13-28 7-speed 8-track and suntour barcons v-gt luxe and a triple up front, I run 21 speed no problem on my Miyata.

then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,502
Posted By atmdad

Last year Balindanood was the victim the...

Last year Balindanood was the victim the recipient of my BOC and there was no difference in the flat rate shipping.
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