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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By kingsting

OK, Who went and what did you find/sell? I...

OK, Who went and what did you find/sell?

I saw a few of you old timers there! We were vending and didn't do too bad. Saw a lot of good deals on bikes there. I didn't want to add to the collection...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By kingsting

I'll be there again. Second time as a vendor. We...

I'll be there again. Second time as a vendor. We did great last year. Hoping for a repeat this time - I have too much stuff!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,809
Posted By kingsting

I'm a sucker for anything purple and ran across a...

I'm a sucker for anything purple and ran across a pair of Violet 65's. They were beat up Tourist models that needed some love. I turned them into 18 speed hybrids. They are a lot of fun!

The sky...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 664
Posted By kingsting

Everybody I talked to did well at the Jumble. I'm...

Everybody I talked to did well at the Jumble. I'm glad to hear it bounced back! (Now I want to go just to get something from Bagel World!)

Hopefully fall Velofest will be in October again and not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 664
Posted By kingsting

I always enjoy this show but turnout seemed a bit...

I always enjoy this show but turnout seemed a bit light. I don't think they advertise this one very well and moving it from the first weekend in May (When they used to do it, pre-covid) to the second...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 664
Posted By kingsting

I reserved a table yesterday so I guess I'm...

I reserved a table yesterday so I guess I'm going! Not sure what I'm bringing yet. I have several boxes of new parts that need new homes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 297
Posted By kingsting

What did I buy this time? (Moseman content)

I was at a charity auction to benefit a youth group recently and they always have a pile of bikes. Sitting upside-down in the lineup was what I thought was just a "dirty old ten speed". I didn't look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 261
Posted By kingsting

Lots of good Mongoose info here: Vintage...

Lots of good Mongoose info here:

Vintage Mongoose (http://vintagemongoose.com/)

GT info is out there. Takes a little digging and some had cryptic serial numbers that complicate things.

BMX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,644
Posted By kingsting

Me too... Especially when they're purple and...

Me too... Especially when they're purple and close to my size... Add one more to the lineup... Why not? :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-23, 07:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,644
Posted By kingsting

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,644
Posted By kingsting

I had hoped to escape the show without buying a...

I had hoped to escape the show without buying a bike but towards the end of the show a purple Klein mountain bike that was reasonably priced became a smoking deal and I couldn't leave it behind!

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,644
Posted By kingsting

OK, who went? Saw a few of our forum regulars...

OK, who went? Saw a few of our forum regulars there. Attendance was way up this year and this was probably one of the best ones yet. Everybody that I talked to that was vending did really well.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,644
Posted By kingsting

I'll have three tables worth of parts stacked on...

I'll have three tables worth of parts stacked on one table... :lol: My wife is in charge of making them all go away and she's manning the space. She'll have a look of disgust on her face. Hoping to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,644
Posted By kingsting

Registered for the show last week. I'll have my...

Registered for the show last week. I'll have my own table this year instead of dumping a few bikes and parts at my buddy's stand. I have a lot of new and used parts to clear out (I need the space)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,422
Posted By kingsting

Sprint chainring was correct for most 66...

Sprint chainring was correct for most 66 Fastbacks. The MAG didn't come along until late 66 for the 67 model year...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,321
Posted By kingsting

Vittoria Zaffiro is the chunkiest 27 x 1-1/4"...

Vittoria Zaffiro is the chunkiest 27 x 1-1/4" tire I've ever seen. Fatter than some 38C hybrid tires!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,229
Posted By kingsting

A lot of gyms kept a can of Pledge and a small...

A lot of gyms kept a can of Pledge and a small towel with each spin bike. When you were done sweating all over it, give it a quick spray and wipedown. Those bikes stayed nice for a long time.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,564
Posted By kingsting

That's a great writeup and I'm glad you enjoyed...

That's a great writeup and I'm glad you enjoyed the swap at Kutztown. It's one of the most laid back, relaxing swaps I ever attended. 180 degrees from the fast movers like Westminster and Brooklyn....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,564
Posted By kingsting

Kutztown had 56 vendors set up over the three...

Kutztown had 56 vendors set up over the three days and many of those camped out for a night or two. Pretty good turnout and I saw a lot of walk ins on Saturday. Little bit of everything there. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,437
Posted By kingsting

The local fairgrounds used to take all of ours....

The local fairgrounds used to take all of ours. They stretched them around their trash barrels to hold the trashbags in place.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,564
Posted By kingsting

This weekend at Kutztown Campgrounds. Fun show in...

This weekend at Kutztown Campgrounds. Fun show in a quiet campground by a creek. They do one in the fall and one in the spring. This will be the fourth one. Mostly classics and antiques but a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,564
Posted By kingsting

They just added a date for Spring Velofest in...

They just added a date for Spring Velofest in T-Town. May 7th.

https://thevelodrome.com/community-programs/velofest/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 930
Posted By kingsting

I made it again. Sold three bikes and bought...

I made it again. Sold three bikes and bought three more. Got a roll of cable housing and several used long cage derailleurs. Hoping to score some bulk consumables but with supply chain issues still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,564
Posted By kingsting

Westminster was pretty good! Busy show but I got...

Westminster was pretty good! Busy show but I got to see a lot of familiar faces again!

Haven't heard anything about spring Velofest yet. The old bike swap at the firehouse next door is a go on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,644
Posted By kingsting

OK, who went? I thought turnout was pretty good,...

OK, who went? I thought turnout was pretty good, both vendors and walk-ins. I sold the three bikes I took down and bought three more. I'm not sure I'm doing this right? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-22, 08:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,564
Posted By kingsting

There's been a little swap in Butler PA that's...

There's been a little swap in Butler PA that's always on the coldest weekend of the year in January. In spite of a new location, bitter cold and snow, attendance seemed to be up this year. There is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 36,703
Posted By kingsting

I posted this on another thread a while back but...

I posted this on another thread a while back but here is is again. S/N #002 which at one time belonged to Bicycling Magazine technical editor, the late Fred DeLong. Lots of interesting things going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,644
Posted By kingsting

I'll be there again. This is always a fun swap....

I'll be there again. This is always a fun swap. Last year was kind of a bust due to an early morning ice storm and covid restrictions but I still scored some goodies there. Always look forward to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By kingsting

That would make sense... There were Univega...

That would make sense... There were Univega models that came through equipped with the AMP forks. The forks were Univega (Concept?) branded.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-21, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,327
Posted By kingsting

Wow! Thanks for posting all this! :) I have a...

Wow! Thanks for posting all this! :) I have a Teledyne Titan with this setup on it. It belonged to former Bicycling magazine technical editor, the late Fred DeLong. Wonder if this was one of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,640
Posted By kingsting

The first issue of Bicycling magazine I ever...

The first issue of Bicycling magazine I ever bought! Just started working at a shop when this issue came out and I was getting into collecting vintage balloon tire bikes at that time which is why I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,824
Posted By kingsting

Here ya go! ...

Here ya go!

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailer-Hitches/2019/Subaru/Forester/All-Wheel-Drive/?ddl

Their hitches are inexpensive and some locations will even install them.

I had one on my old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By kingsting

I had one of those purple Trek 9000s. It was a...

I had one of those purple Trek 9000s. It was a trade in at our shop and the fork was shot. It was two sizes too big for me and I think I bought it for $80.00. I replaced the fork with a cheap coil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 13,662
Posted By kingsting

Thumb shifters - especially black Suntour XC Pro....

Thumb shifters - especially black Suntour XC Pro. Simple, lightweight, and so pretty...

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,853
Posted By kingsting

I've seen LL Bean branded bikes made by...

I've seen LL Bean branded bikes made by Cannondale, Schwinn, and Columbia. There might be others out there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,486
Posted By kingsting

Sold lots of these when they were new! 1991 was...

Sold lots of these when they were new! 1991 was the last year for the Greenville bikes. I'm pretty sure in 92' these were all CBC. I don't remember any coming from Giant that year although it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,287
Posted By kingsting

May 7th was the anniversary of his death. He...

May 7th was the anniversary of his death. He actually passed away in 2013.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Fritz

Still a good thread with some great pix!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,013
Posted By kingsting

The folks on the ratrodbikes.com forums love...

The folks on the ratrodbikes.com forums love Cranbrooks and they've done some pretty neat builds with them. Pop over there for some inspiration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,453
Posted By kingsting

Kraynick's bike shop in Pittsburgh may have the...

Kraynick's bike shop in Pittsburgh may have the fork you need. They had a lot of these last time I was there...

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,608
Posted By kingsting

Love a Violet Varsity! I have a couple over...

Love a Violet Varsity!

I have a couple over the top customs...


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/violetvarsities_6a6689cb07843e8260dbb092e6952d518aa115d2.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,539
Posted By kingsting

How about a BMX stem? Some of these are pretty...

How about a BMX stem? Some of these are pretty short.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-20, 04:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,225
Posted By kingsting

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/giant_upside_down_dd8b9d3d5ac8e7e3c065f13134b8167ed132abbf.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,500
Posted By kingsting

Yeah, I know this is the wrong type of bike for...

Yeah, I know this is the wrong type of bike for this group but it is 31 years old and the picture is kinda artsy... Plus - the bike matches the mural! :)

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 737
Posted By kingsting

Everybody here has their favorite magic gummy...

Everybody here has their favorite magic gummy cleaner for Shimano shifters and I'm sure they'll chime in.

I've had good luck with silicone spray.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 737
Posted By kingsting

Dumb question (Only because I got skunked on this...

Dumb question (Only because I got skunked on this one before)

Are the shifters definitely 9 speed? Or do you have an 8 or 10 speed shifter?

Other causes point to a cable being a tad too loose,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,644
Posted By kingsting

That was a pretty bike and a good deal. I saw you...

That was a pretty bike and a good deal. I saw you headed out the door with it! The front hub should be an easy fix.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,241
Posted By kingsting

Had to swipe this image from the interwebs but I...

Had to swipe this image from the interwebs but I really love these:


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/512x460/xc_pro_thumbies_55c03ed782987c9cfa62e89a317692302c3794d2.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 715
Posted By kingsting

I made it back and saw some of you C&Vers there....

I made it back and saw some of you C&Vers there. This show has always been fun for me since I'm looking for the newer stuff as well as collectibles. The walk-in attendance seemed to be up and I saw a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-19, 11:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,896
Posted By kingsting

One tool missing from the list(s) above is a...

One tool missing from the list(s) above is a dental pick (Or a spoke sharpened to a point). I find these useful for a variety of jobs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-19, 01:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,182
Posted By kingsting

I put purple cable tips on any new cable that I...

I put purple cable tips on any new cable that I install on a used bike. Quick reference to tell if the cable has been replaced. I found a big bottle of them online and they were a lot cheaper than...
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