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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-09-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Glad to hear it... and, thank you as well. Enjoy!

Glad to hear it... and, thank you as well. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

pm received and replied.

pm received and replied.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Final price drop... $23 shipped

Final price drop...

$23 shipped
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-01-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Received and replied.

Received and replied.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-01-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Right? Not to mention that the asking price...

Right? Not to mention that the asking price includes $18 worth of shipping cost! ​​​​​
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-01-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Price drop... $38 shipped

Price drop...

$38 shipped
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Suntour XC Pro pedals

"Grease Guard."

They spin good and still have their dust caps.

PayPal ready:
$23 shipped SOLD
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Medium sized box full of random junk. Mostly MTB.

Spring cleaning and ready to ship this crap as a package deal to someone who might have interest in it.

Some of the stuff includes grime and/or a little rust, some doesn't. Scuffs and wear abound,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-07-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

​​​Functionally, probably the same. Aestheticlly,...

​​​Functionally, probably the same. Aestheticlly, quite different however.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-07-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Received & replied.

Received & replied.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-05-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

I don't believe they're a part of the XC group....

I don't believe they're a part of the XC group. Though early XC shifters don't seem to deviate too far from the basic design.

They appear in the 1983 catalog as shown below.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-05-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-05-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Suntour Power (ratcheting friction) Thumb Shifters

I really do love these old friction shiftrrs. However, I am replacing them with a slightly more modern set so that I can enjoy the option of indexed shifting.

Below are photos of the shifters as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Right side torn down prior to cleaning, lube, and...

Right side torn down prior to cleaning, lube, and reassembly. Not too tedious of a task. Definitely worth the effort to gain smoother sliding, and a more positive clicking action.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-06-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

I'm afraid the photos I took of the stem don't...

I'm afraid the photos I took of the stem don't represent it well. There are many bright spots in the pictures that might look like surface wear, but are actually areas of light reflecting off of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Well, it ain't "wrenching" exactly, but there are...

Well, it ain't "wrenching" exactly, but there are wrenches involved, and a vintage pin cushion. So hopefully this post isn't too outta bounds?

I've been wanting to try my hand at sewing up an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,805
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Fun thread, and challenge. Prior to seeing it, I...

Fun thread, and challenge. Prior to seeing it, I was recently thinking about the clunker challenge (hoping it returns). I entered a real POS into the clunker challenge several years back. I can't...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-30-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

​​​​​​PM sent

​​​​​​PM sent
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-30-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

​​​​I have to agree. I converted a Sugino VP...

​​​​I have to agree. I converted a Sugino VP (which as far as I can tell is practically the same crank as the GT).

Running 44t and 26t rings with a 13-30 7 speed in back.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-30-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Mid 80's NITTO dirt drop stem - black - 2 bolt clamp

This is a rare stem! Dirt drop! Black! Beefy 2 bolt clamp!

Pulled from a bone stock 1987 Schwinn Cimmeron.

22.2 mm quill
25.4 mm clamp
110 mm reach

Unfortunately there is a superficial...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-30-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Sugino GT 165mm triple crank

Circa 1983

Crank arms show normal cosmetic wear. Tapers show minor wear. Threads are clean and sharp.

Includes Sugino branded chainring bolts for outer, inner, and granny chainrings, as well as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Replacing vintage grease. ...

Replacing vintage grease.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

​​​​​ Thank you! The pedals are Suntour XC...

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Thank you!

The pedals are Suntour XC Pro. Funny thing about them is that they're a mismatched pair. One is bronze anodized, and the other is black. Buying them separately allowed me to save...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-26-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 799
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Dang! I didn't realize that, but yea, it makes...

Dang! I didn't realize that, but yea, it makes sense. Very cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Been tweaking the '85 Trek 830 with adjustments...

Been tweaking the '85 Trek 830 with adjustments and upgrades since putting it together just a little more than one ago. Over the past few weeks I've swapped out pedals, bottle cage, saddle, stem, and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-23-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 799
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Campagnolo "Peanut Butter Wrench"

Access those 15mm fixing bolts in your tight fitting Nouvo Record crank arm sockets. Or just eat scoops of peanut butter!

Nice condition with normal signs of light use.

$30 shipped conus SOLD ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Fully agree, my friend. At least with regard to...

Fully agree, my friend. At least with regard to to fork crown. As far as its small sized goes, I'm not too disappointed. I think that a pretty cool little bomber can be built out of this stock, cheap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 932,887
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Found a complete but horribly neglected Univega...

Found a complete but horribly neglected Univega Alpina Uno on FB marketplace recently. I believe it's an '83 (first year of production) but haven't confirmed that yet. Appeared to be mostly original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,597
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Hey, thanks! I saw your 830 and can easily...

Hey, thanks! I saw your 830 and can easily reciprocate the compliment. A straight forward and honest bike. I imagine its a nice ride too. I had a 510 sports tourer once that was built with 501...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,597
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Finally got around to doing something with the...

Finally got around to doing something with the frameset that I purchased eight months ago. It was a quick build using a few parts already on hand as a jumping off point. As for the parts that I still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 01:03 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,080,600
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

For the sake of transparency, the ride pictured...

For the sake of transparency, the ride pictured here didn't take place today, Rather, it took place on June 21. Or Summer Solstice of 2023

I had just finished a build two days prior. After...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-11-22, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Received & replied.

Received & replied.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-09-22, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Can't quite recall how messaging works out with a...

Can't quite recall how messaging works out with a new account. Anyhow welcome to the forums. I've sent you a PM. Hopefully you're able to receive it and reply.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-07-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Pm received & replied.

Pm received & replied.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-06-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Recently put a used cambium c15 carved natural on...

Recently put a used cambium c15 carved natural on my bike. Not quite as warm as a padded leather saddle, but... Super comfy for my narrow sit bones. Perhaps one of the more comfortable seats I've...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-06-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Received & replied

Received & replied
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

​​After looking into it more, it began to appear...

​​After looking into it more, it began to appear that there's a bit of inconsistency regarding the subject. Conflicting reports. Surprise, right?

Anyhow, I decided to attempt a straight swap...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-06-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-06-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Silica Impero frame pump - Yellow - 46 mm - Campy

Uncompressed 46 cm
Compressed 42 cm

Handle is brighter in color than the main tube. Gold branding is all but gone. Aluminum sleeve has 3 shallow dings. Plastic Campagnolo head fits presta valves....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-06-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-06-22, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Simplex SLJ retrofriction braze-on levers

One pair of very lovely and smooth operating shifters. Pulled from a '79 PX-10. These are the 2nd generation SLJ which according to velobase were available from '73 to '81.

$65 shipped SOLD
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-06-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Oh yea... 110mm

Oh yea... 110mm
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-05-22, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Replied

Replied
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-05-22, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

You're gonna love these!

You're gonna love these!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-05-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 263
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

PM'd back.

PM'd back.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-05-22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

Received & replied

Received & replied
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-05-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 263
Posted By Dirt Road Blues

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