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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-17-23, 04:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 395
Posted By plonz

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3,758
Views: 1,084,699
Posted By coldroadsteel

Peugeot PSV10

Bought mine new, love the ride, will never part with it
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-03-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,138
Posted By Vintage_Cyclist

There's cockeyed and there's cockeyed. Bolt...

There's cockeyed and there's cockeyed.

Bolt an old centerpull onto it and see if it fits and the calipers move freely.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-02-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,138
Posted By bboy314

Looks like braze ons for direct mount center pull...

Looks like braze ons for direct mount center pull brakes, as opposed to cantilever brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 645,499
Posted By dpicare26

The paint of this era Treks are almost always...

The paint of this era Treks are almost always spectacular:

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1987 Elance 330....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6,296
Views: 702,602
Posted By strichzwei

No worries, thanks for getting back to me, I was...

No worries, thanks for getting back to me, I was able to locate a replacement skewer.
Scott
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 645,499
Posted By jPrichard10

It's been a long time since I've posted an update...

It's been a long time since I've posted an update on the 910. I haven't changed much since I got it; Campy Ti Record seatpost and Brooks Cambium saddle are a mainstay of my stable, as are the Shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6,296
Views: 702,602
Posted By JohnDThompson

A word of caution: aluminum will clog the...

A word of caution: aluminum will clog the grinding stone and can cause it to overheat and potentially shatter. You don't want to be anywhere near when that happens! If you haven't already, re-dress...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By zandoval

Univega Rover Sport - Canadian Assembled? ...

Univega Rover Sport - Canadian Assembled?

Possibly just a rumor or maybe a single shipment through Montreal in the late 80's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By randyjawa

I picked up this Canadian made Devinci a couple...

I picked up this Canadian made Devinci a couple of weeks ago. Refurbishing it at the moment. First time a Devinci has come my way, sadly, or not, too many projects at the moment. Had two nice old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By ddclarke

Lots of options in the early to mid 80’s for...

Lots of options in the early to mid 80’s for sure. I didn’t have one at that time and my first mtb wasn’t until I was in high school in 1990 which was a DB. I’ve made up for it now though and have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-04-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 514
Posted By Iowhat

FS: '83 Specialized Expedition 60cm

SOLD!
(Leaving post here for future reference)

For Sale: 1983 Specialized Expedition
Asking $875
Local pickup near Tucson, and I am willing to meet within 1-hr drive of Tucson. Will ship to USA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By Weaselshark

Paul Brodie started building at Rocky Mountain in...

Paul Brodie started building at Rocky Mountain in ‘84 handling custom mountain bikes until 1986 when he started Brodie with his 114th bike frame built.
at the same time Rocky Mountain Bicycles were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 11:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 577
Posted By Roger M

Rocky Mountain bikes are in Canada. Their website...

Rocky Mountain bikes are in Canada. Their website states they've been building mtbs since 1981.

https://bikes.com/pages/our-story
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 362,277
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

All we'll have to do is arrange payment! :lol:

All we'll have to do is arrange payment! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 362,277
Posted By ehcoplex

Alas, no- aluminum can’t be safely...

Alas, no- aluminum can’t be safely dimpled/altered. Go with the Trek.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 02:02 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 362,277
Posted By seagrade

Near four hours on the 650b-ianchi today in cool...

Near four hours on the 650b-ianchi today in cool gusty conditions over hilly terrain. Rides remarkably similar to how it did with 700c wheels and 25/28mm tyres. The 650b Conti GP5000 S TR tyres with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 362,277
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

650B Conversion...Candidates

I recently scored a lovely 650B rim brake wheelset as I've batted the idea around more than once in my head. I've briefly tested a different (and very nice) 650B wheelset out for myself thanks to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 03:39 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 106,203
Posted By awrycycle

58cm supercorsa. carried this onto a bus...

58cm supercorsa.

carried this onto a bus over the hudson as a frameset with the bb, hs, and barstem unattached, along with some random sunshine 27inchers and a slightly too wide seatpost that I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-07-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By Thew13

An 88 converted to 650b (with 38s) is one of my...

An 88 converted to 650b (with 38s) is one of my favorite rides. It’s one fault is no fender eyelets, which it looks like this one has.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By SurferRosa

Got this Ofmega crank from the mountaindave last...

Got this Ofmega crank from the mountaindave last month for shipping. To save time in polishing, I followed the 80/20 rule, got the big stuff and aimed for rider quality. Pretty happy. :D
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-06-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 766
Posted By Senior Ryder 00

The good doctor’s generosity continues & we thank...

The good doctor’s generosity continues & we thank you. 😀
Cheers,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 04:47 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 362,277
Posted By BTinNYC

The 650b 32mm GPs are plush! The bad news is...

The 650b 32mm GPs are plush!

The bad news is I could only find 32mm in Tubeless Ready, and they were a horrible bear to mount on standard clincher rims. Pumped these nice little tires to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By The Golden Boy

I did a set of M730 XT cranks that came out...

I did a set of M730 XT cranks that came out pretty stunning. I think I got 'em for $20 on ebay- and they came out sharp.

https://live.staticflickr.com/4684/27665811469_0c1e0223ba_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By etherhuffer

I tell her “every guy does this”. Stare of...

I tell her “every guy does this”. Stare of death, hands on hips, narrow eyes, …..or worse.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By rccardr

Let’s not talk about the time Mrs. Doc...

Let’s not talk about the time Mrs. Doc unexpectedly came home to find Bultaco Metralla crankcases in the oven and crank bearings in the freezer.
She still brings it up from time to time when the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By etherhuffer

Ha! I broke down and bought a heat gun. On low...

Ha! I broke down and bought a heat gun. On low setting a bit hotter than a hair dryer. Use my air line to blow excess water out then heat it up. Mrs Ether much happier
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By etherhuffer

Mrs.Ether has a toxic response when bike parts...

Mrs.Ether has a toxic response when bike parts get near the kitchen. She can smell them before she sees them. And while she does not know it, the dishwasher is great on some parts. The oven is also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By RCMoeur

If one has the items and is willing to maintain...

If one has the items and is willing to maintain such a schedule, that might work, as it will keep the old Shimano gunk, er, grease soft.

Unfortunately, not everyone has that capability. Before I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By RCMoeur

I'm currently using a cheap inexpensive Horror...

I'm currently using a cheap inexpensive Horror Fraught ultrasonic cleaner, as that's the one the co-op lended me.

First, I disassemble the shifter as much as practical, removing plastic covers and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By randyjawa

About five minutes, per hub... ...

About five minutes, per hub...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By Roger M

I fixed a gouged up seatpost a couple of years...

I fixed a gouged up seatpost a couple of years back. A vise and several different grades of sandpaper, followed by some aluminum polish. Not perfect, but definitely presentable.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 03:22 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 362,277
Posted By seagrade

Persevered with the 650b-ianchi concept and got...

Persevered with the 650b-ianchi concept and got it on the road for a couple of hours this arvo. Rides pretty well with no unwelcome traits at this early stage, although the low bb is never far from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 11:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By zandoval

People have told me when I polish up parts on my...

People have told me when I polish up parts on my old beaters its like putting lipstick on a pig. But I know for a fact that when my bikes are polished up they go faster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By Andy_K

I don't have the patience to put that much work...

I don't have the patience to put that much work into polishing, but it is fun to see what you can do. I find that with polishing 10% of the effort gets you 90% of the bling. I usually only make about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By RCMoeur

This is where I start my usual spiel about "the...

This is where I start my usual spiel about "the only way to really clean Rapidfires is to pull and dunk them in an ultrasonic cleaner for x zillion cycles." Just did two sets yesterday. And if I did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,340
Posted By obrentharris

Very nice! I went the opposite direction. These...

Very nice!
I went the opposite direction. These MTB Race Face cranks, originally blue, were more raw exposed aluminum than paint by the time my son finished racing them. I repainted them for use on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 26,053
Posted By Chicago Al

There's a very large 1983 Alpina Pro being...

There's a very large 1983 Alpina Pro being offered in Kansas City for the whopping price of $850. It appears to be as original as you can reasonably expect, and very very clean.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,584
Posted By steelbikeguy

That is very cool! Love the use of the aluminum...

That is very cool! Love the use of the aluminum bottles to emulate a Harley engine!

The only thing that seems out of place is the saddle. For me, it seems to beg for a sprung Brooks saddle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,584
Posted By bulgie

My fave bike from the show? (Question mark...

My fave bike from the show? (Question mark because "my favorite" changes every 5 minutes.)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7,462
Views: 3,597,997
Posted By George Abitbol

This is my commuter bike. 1995'sDecathlon...

This is my commuter bike. 1995'sDecathlon rockrider 500, 3 tubes cromoly.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3,758
Views: 1,084,699
Posted By sfazio

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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1970 PX-10, finished earlier this year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 362,277
Posted By arsprod

2014 Fairdale Weekender, same dimensions of that...

2014 Fairdale Weekender, same dimensions of that vintage Surly Disc Trucker (before they put 26" wheels on them). Here's a pic of the clearance with 700x40 and I think you're right, 650B's not giving...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,584
Posted By Mr. Spadoni

I’ll be the guy asking why the brakes are so...

I’ll be the guy asking why the brakes are so close to the hubs instead of next to the rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3,758
Views: 1,084,699
Posted By George Abitbol

https://i.postimg.cc/0zkvND6Y/20221024-185258.jpg...

https://i.postimg.cc/0zkvND6Y/20221024-185258.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/kg8gfyqp/20221024-185258.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0zkvND6Y)

This is my Motobecane Federal, in Reynolds A tubing, 650 b...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,584
Posted By bulgie

I'll be there. Look for a befuddled old guy...

I'll be there. Look for a befuddled old guy going "what? More than 6 gears in back?" and "where's the pump peg?"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 645,499
Posted By AdventureManCO

I’ll likely do an individual thread on this one,...

I’ll likely do an individual thread on this one, but just picked up a 1979 Trek 937 or 938, in what I believe is the original DuPont Imron ‘Lt Green’ 62703 color -


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,288
Posted By gugie

Retirement!

After 33 years in the semiconductor industry, I've finally hit the finish line. I've been joking with rccardr that he's my hero and I hate him - he's been retired since I've known him, and shows up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3,758
Views: 1,084,699
Posted By Sedgemop

Just picked up this Mercier 300 for my partner. I...

Just picked up this Mercier 300 for my partner. I go on about French bikes all the **** time and she wants to see what all the fuss is about. It'll also be her first try with friction shifting. So,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,956
Posted By Portlandjim

Early Specialized story

[QUOTE=rustystrings61;22983923]

My comments about these questions:

1) "There are extensive discussions out there online of various iterations of Specialized bikes and their history. When Mike...
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