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Forum: Commuting
11-07-08, 03:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,360
Posted By GMaxx

I had a spill about 3 weeks ago. It was the first...

I had a spill about 3 weeks ago. It was the first real rain of the season and I was coming off of cement down hill across a paint stripe and making a hard left turn, plus I think the asphalt there...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-14-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,458
Posted By GMaxx

The weight limit is still 45 lbs, but I have...

The weight limit is still 45 lbs, but I have boldly exceeded it without incident. I worry about the toll it will take on the trailer in the long run, but it hasn't been an issue yet.
I have no clue...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-08-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,458
Posted By GMaxx

So since I last posted here about my trailer...

So since I last posted here about my trailer experience I have taken the trailer to the grocery store a couple of times and to the farmers market.
The first trip I took a cooler, which fit in the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-01-08, 12:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,458
Posted By GMaxx

I received my nashbar trailer last week (free...

I received my nashbar trailer last week (free shipping deal) but didn't get it out until last night due to smoke (NorCal). I was pretty apprehensive after reading that others had difficulty with the...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-07, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,996
Posted By GMaxx

acroy Thanks for the advice. I thought about it...

acroy
Thanks for the advice. I thought about it but would buy a new frame before I'd actually go though with it.
Forum: Commuting
12-18-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,996
Posted By GMaxx

I can speak to this issue since I just made my...

I can speak to this issue since I just made my own frankenbike just like you are describing. I took an old specialized rock hopper with a 19" frame, I typically ride a 16.5" in a mountain bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-07, 04:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,134
Posted By GMaxx

I guess I was wrong, I mean since you only move...

I guess I was wrong, I mean since you only move your hands one way on the bars I can see that if you wrapped them directionally you would be really screwed up. Or if you wrapped them tight you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-07, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,134
Posted By GMaxx

Finishing tape?

Why on earth do you need finishing tape in the first place? If you tape them right there is no need for tape at all. Start at the top near the stem, tape nice and tight and finish at the drops where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-07, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,838
Posted By GMaxx

I figured I was right that it was originally non...

I figured I was right that it was originally non SIS housing. But yours was gray on the rd mine is clear. I think it is non original.
Thanks for the info
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-07, 10:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,838
Posted By GMaxx

Rear derail cable

So I have a question about my miyata that maybe someone here can answer. My bike looks like it had very few miles on it when I bought it. The tires are miyata and I'm guessing original, strangely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-07, 11:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,838
Posted By GMaxx

Miata 7 12 sn

Here is the serial number off my 7 12 PQ5490 (i think it's a Q it could be an 0) located on the drive side of the BB. Next to it is stamped a 5 over and 8 which I presume means it is a 58 cm frame,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-07, 11:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,838
Posted By GMaxx

I will try to post some pics of mine but the pic...

I will try to post some pics of mine but the pic superunleaded put up is what mine looks like exactly except that mine has the 105 biopace crank and different bar tape.
whether or not it is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-07, 04:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,838
Posted By GMaxx

The paint job is teal fork and head tube and then...

The paint job is teal fork and head tube and then it continues about 1/3 of the top and down tubes. The transition is covered with a sticker. No fade. I'm sure its a stock paint job. It has to be....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-07, 01:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,838
Posted By GMaxx

Miyata Seven Twelve

I just picked up a miyata seven twelve (number is written not 712) for $110. From what I have read this must be an 87/88. It is full 105 with biopace rings. Its a six speed freewheel (not cassette...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-06, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By GMaxx

Logo

Here is a pic of the logo. To me it looks like all the other logo's I've seen on Legnano's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-06, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By GMaxx

The original owner is almost sure he bought it in...

The original owner is almost sure he bought it in the late 50's like 57 - 59 somewhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-06, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By GMaxx

How is the seat post fixed?[/QUOTE] The seat...

How is the seat post fixed?[/QUOTE]
The seat post is fixed in the traditional Legnano fashion, in the front. I had not thought about legnano having other companies just brand them Legnano. As I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-06, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By GMaxx

Some Legnano help please (pics added)

I just picked up a Legnano and I'm trying to figure out what I have here. I got it from the original owner but he is not sure if its a late 50's or an early 60's model or what model it is. It has the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-05, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By GMaxx

Like to tighten it?

Like to tighten it?
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