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Forum: Charity Events
04-21-13, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By i0s

A tribute video from 2012:...

A tribute video from 2012: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFQ_gwH9cmE
Forum: Charity Events
04-21-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By i0s

Texas 4000 for Cancer!!!!

Hey everybody!

I'm a long time lurker and have only posted a few times. This is my current commuter (No thanks to hours of research on this site), but not the one I'll be using for this awesome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-12, 03:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,554
Posted By i0s

I just got MKS Gr-9s with Power grip straps. Work...

I just got MKS Gr-9s with Power grip straps. Work really well and cheap too.

http://i.imgur.com/g9sRG.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-12, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,023
Posted By i0s

this thread has some good info:...

this thread has some good info: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/775381-Tange-forks

The fork you posted looks similar (could be the same) to the one on my Takara Elitist. Here's that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-12, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,697
Posted By i0s

Takara Elitist found on Craigslist. Tange #1 and...

Takara Elitist found on Craigslist. Tange #1 and Shimano 600.

http://i.imgur.com/02khx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DN4iI.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,118
Posted By i0s

My very used condition saddle, still love it ...

My very used condition saddle, still love it
http://i.imgur.com/32ejx.jpg

And the lights I got, they make a sweet budget setup.

http://i.imgur.com/rM7yo.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,118
Posted By i0s

Thanks! If only there were more than 4 in the...

Thanks! If only there were more than 4 in the world to compare it to haha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-12, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,118
Posted By i0s

Haven't had a chance to take it out much, but I...

Haven't had a chance to take it out much, but I love what I've experienced so far!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-12, 05:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,118
Posted By i0s

http://i.imgur.com/K7wZq.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/K7wZq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kgJhK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nU2fM.jpg



http://i.imgur.com/HTfZe.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,118
Posted By i0s

Takara Elitist Update (Lots-o-pics)

This will be my first road bike and the first bike since middle school mountain biking days.
Takara Elitist with Tange #1 Frame and Full Shimano 600.

It was found on Craigslist and will be my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-12, 09:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,467
Posted By i0s

Mentioned up there ^ this has some good info...

Mentioned up there ^ this has some good info about Tange towards the bottom.

http://sheldonbrown.com/centurion/index.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-12, 08:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,467
Posted By i0s

Best I could do at the moment. Don't have my...

Best I could do at the moment. Don't have my other camera and I just got the bike so I'm in the process of cleaning. But hope these work!

Head tube:

http://i.imgur.com/YLnaz.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,467
Posted By i0s

I believe they dropped the "Champion" name for...

I believe they dropped the "Champion" name for simply "Tange" later in the 80s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-12, 06:20 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,700
Posted By i0s

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/3137930646.ht...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/3137930646.html

Pinarello Road Bike $600

http://i.imgur.com/JPO3r.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,467
Posted By i0s

My takara elitist came with one, 86-88. ...

My takara elitist came with one, 86-88.

http://i.imgur.com/rNt7e.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/faaZq.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-12, 05:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

Got this one by trading in the other. No cost!!!...

Got this one by trading in the other. No cost!!! Not in perfect shape, but it gives me an idea of the actual saddle's comfort! It's a Concor Profil.

http://i.imgur.com/ii3VX.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-12, 11:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 542
Posted By i0s

Roger that.

Roger that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-12, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 542
Posted By i0s

I can trade my old terry liberator with Ti rails...

I can trade my old terry liberator with Ti rails that came with my bike, for free. I just don't like this saddle much and was looking for something a little different.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-12, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 542
Posted By i0s

Saddle identification?

I found this seat online. It kind of looks like a Concor, but I'm almost positive it isn't as there isn't any San Marco or Concor branding anywhere to be found. Anyone have any idea? Just a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

A quick shop in black: ...

A quick shop in black:

http://i.imgur.com/7j4ue.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,143
Posted By i0s

Thanks for all the help guys! I think I'll...

Thanks for all the help guys!

I think I'll just ride as is for awhile and see how that works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-12, 12:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

The cutout is awesome on the kibbles&bits but I...

The cutout is awesome on the kibbles&bits but I really want an older Concor or Turbo. I just think those 80s saddles would tie this bike together.

Any other period correct or vintage looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-12, 12:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

Anyone know anything about this TFI Liberator Ti...

Anyone know anything about this TFI Liberator Ti saddle? Worth upgrading?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,143
Posted By i0s

I guess I do have a long torso! As the bike I...

I guess I do have a long torso! As the bike I bought is on the bigger side of my supposed range.

The bike feels great, but like I said this is my first road bike, so I have nothing to base it off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 08:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

Cables were changed to black all around. And...

Cables were changed to black all around. And here's a quick snap of the pedals on:

http://i.imgur.com/0pcRT.jpg

The threads were almost gone thanks to the previous owner jamming in whatever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

I measured 56.5cm C-T. Thanks! It already...

I measured 56.5cm C-T.


Thanks! It already looks better with new pedals. Just waiting on the hoods and I'll put those and new bar tape on soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

This bike weighs in at 24 pounds as pictured....

This bike weighs in at 24 pounds as pictured. Does that sound about right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 04:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,143
Posted By i0s

There's no twitchiness at all, which is good. I...

There's no twitchiness at all, which is good. I don't feel particularly stretched or cramped, but seeing how this is my first road bike, its hard to compare.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,143
Posted By i0s

Fitting problem!!

I just recently got my first C&V but have been having some problems dialing in.

What would the best compromise be for my fitting problem?
The saddle is adjusted correctly, however:

When I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 12:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

Shankya. I was pretty confused by it after all...

Shankya. I was pretty confused by it after all I'd read about this "mediocre" company.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-12, 01:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

Black seat and black bar tape too much black?...

Black seat and black bar tape too much black? Black on black on black
Already have the cinelli cork, and was thinking about a San Marco saddle. Just not sure on color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-12, 01:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,323
Posted By i0s

My first vintage bike is a takara too! Just made...

My first vintage bike is a takara too! Just made a post a couple days ago. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 05:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

Another 259309

Another
259309
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 12:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

Thanks! Princeton Tec Eos and Planet bike super...

Thanks! Princeton Tec Eos and Planet bike super flash are on the way. Hopefully it'll give me a decent budget setup.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 11:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

I decided to do some googling while I was there...

I decided to do some googling while I was there and found out it had some quality. Got 50 bucks off the asking price too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 01:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

Thanks! That's actually next on the to do list. ...

Thanks! That's actually next on the to do list.
After reading about all these Craigslist bikes going so fast, I hopped on this one as soon as it popped up! Had to strap it to my miata with the top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 12:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By i0s

Tange #1 equipped bike pickup!

Picked up my first road bike this week, Takara elitist with Tange #1 tubing and full Shimano 600. Hadn't heard of the brand but the components were too good to pass up for this CraigsList find!...
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