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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 05:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,821
Posted By SvenMN

Glad to see that Linda and Peter's Sirocco...

Glad to see that Linda and Peter's Sirocco Bicycles venture is still going strong! Super nice people. I still enjoy wearing the jersey Linda sold me.

My Hakima is hanging in the shop... I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,890
Posted By SvenMN

I'll be there with my son... continuing the...

I'll be there with my son... continuing the tradition. Don't really need anything, but always a fun and interesting event.

Been in N-1 mode lately. Thinking of passing along steward role for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
N-1
Views: 2,370
Posted By SvenMN

I am very much in the same mode... but trying...

I am very much in the same mode... but trying hard for N-2, with each N+1.

And I'm also trying hard not to be a weight weenie. (My wife thinks I get a bit carried away.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-19, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 467,871
Posted By SvenMN

Schwinn Prologue TT: Experience riding the bike in a TT event

Others that time-trialed these machines back in the day can surely provide a better description of the riding experience.

My single race on the Prologue TT was back in 2014. I chose to ride the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 467,871
Posted By SvenMN

Schwinn Prologue TT: What size front wheel?

The late 80s Schwinn Prologue TT frame was Japanese produced from Tange Prestige tubing, and used a 700c rear wheel with a small 24" front. I have a spare wheel set so attached a picture of the front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-19, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 467,871
Posted By SvenMN

Enjoying this thread...

Compared to some of these "exotics" my contribution is quite traditional :-) Another Prologue TT, this one from late '87 (if I am remembering correctly).

Had to dredge up a picture from back in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-19, 12:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,419
Posted By SvenMN

eBay, but then that was back in 2011... The...

eBay, but then that was back in 2011... The white ergonomic Modolo hoods are quite scarce. The gum colored versions are out there now in 2019.

The pictured PSN-10T now is ridden all over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-19, 05:32 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 170,039
Posted By SvenMN

The frame is a 60 cm 1985 model PSN-10, French...

The frame is a 60 cm 1985 model PSN-10, French Super Vitus 980 steel. The pic was taken after the 2013 Inspiration 100 gravel race here in Minnesota. I've since passed it along to my son who rides...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-11-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,729
Posted By SvenMN

Cmarchand It went to a friend who owns the...

Cmarchand
It went to a friend who owns the local bike shop. Gets plenty of comments and inquiries. I checked and he is not interested in selling it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-19, 01:52 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,191
Posted By SvenMN

Here is my "tripilized" Trek 700. 53-42-30...

Here is my "tripilized" Trek 700. 53-42-30 chainrings. Long cage on the SR RD. Victory triple FD. Pic is showing 13-23 freewheel, but now has 13-28, could go >28t with more chain length.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-03-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 387,229
Posted By SvenMN

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

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20+ inches of snow here, so drooling on the bikes here.
Figured I'd post my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 34,398
Posted By SvenMN

Yep. Plus long arms help :-)

Yep.

Plus long arms help :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-18, 11:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,936
Posted By SvenMN

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Enjoy it Non-fixie!

Another red machine... it was not expensive, but also not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-29-18, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,729
Posted By SvenMN

Thanks Plonz plonz. It is the best of the three...

Thanks Plonz plonz. It is the best of the three I've owned.

Hudson308Hudson308, tarsi tarsi and other members from the region... I'll be down at the NSC in Blaine for the next 4 Tuesday evenings...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-18, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,729
Posted By SvenMN

FS: Peugeot PSN-10 1985 Super Vitus 980 60cm

For sale is my 1985 Peugeot PSN-10. $425 plus actual continental US shipping.

Overall good to excellent condition. Ready to ride.

Details below...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-18, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,734
Posted By SvenMN

1983 Trek 700 "sport touring", with Red Clover...

1983 Trek 700 "sport touring", with Red Clover tripilizer 53/42/30 (@jonwvara). Mainly parts bin build.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-17, 09:57 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,591,826
Posted By SvenMN

First ride yesterday (58 degrees F) and IT FITS! ...

First ride yesterday (58 degrees F) and IT FITS!
Back to the trainer today (currently 22 F)

Folks at LBS want to weigh it on their Park scale, and then take it for a rip :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 26,397
Posted By SvenMN

Naw, dragged it out from the dark basement for a...

Naw, dragged it out from the dark basement for a picture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-17, 06:37 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 26,397
Posted By SvenMN

Tricolor 7 speed ...

Tricolor 7 speed
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/SvenMN/IMG_6758.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/SvenMN/media/IMG_6758.jpg.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-17, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 330,177
Posted By SvenMN

rccardr Just ran into your Prologue post here. ...

rccardr
Just ran into your Prologue post here. I was really hoping that a true C&V enthusiast would wind up with the frame! Very nice!! :thumb:

I bought it as a complete bike off CL from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-17, 08:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 30,046
Posted By SvenMN

Over a year on my Flare R with plenty of rain...

Over a year on my Flare R with plenty of rain exposure, including a very wet first 50 miles of a century last September. Zero issues.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-17, 02:05 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,591,826
Posted By SvenMN

I honestly never considered that......

I honestly never considered that... interesting...

I need to ride this frame, and would have no qualms about flipping over the stem and even cutting the steerer down some more.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-17, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,591,826
Posted By SvenMN

Thanks all for your comments on my Super 6. I've...

Thanks all for your comments on my Super 6. I've made a few tweaks to maybe bring the temp up a few degrees... :rolleyes:
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/SvenMN/IMG_1293.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-17, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,591,826
Posted By SvenMN

A bit more conventional than some of the recent...

A bit more conventional than some of the recent posts. Zero miles on it since build, winter continues here. Still playing with saddle/bar position.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By SvenMN

Agreed, looks like a replacement. Of my 3...

Agreed, looks like a replacement.

Of my 3 past/present PSN-10s all have had the pantographed chrome fork with the small SV980 decal. Here is a PSN-10T example:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-12-17, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,958
Posted By SvenMN

Thanks all for you informative replies. I agree...

Thanks all for you informative replies. I agree that $135 is likely on the strong side here on the "frozen tundra"... but then spring is just around the corner :-)

This bike needs to be ridden...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-11-17, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By SvenMN

(Removed pictures hosted while OP got pics up)

(Removed pictures hosted while OP got pics up)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-11-17, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,958
Posted By SvenMN

Raleigh Record value?

I was given a 1975 Raleigh Record, their bottom of the line road bike at the time. In fairly nice original "in-the-garage" condition except for a dent in the top tube. My size with the 23.5" frame,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-16, 02:41 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 43,680
Posted By SvenMN

Enjoying this thread Robbie. Here are my...

Enjoying this thread Robbie.

Here are my pair of '85 Peugeot PSN-10s... one original, and one more modern. Many miles between the two with daily commutes, club rides, and centuries on the road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-16, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,384
Posted By SvenMN

I stripped it to the bare frame. Then cleaned,...

I stripped it to the bare frame. Then cleaned, touched up and polished... new cables, chain, hoods, bar wrap, etc.

Interesting toolkit from Velocolour.

And the quill seatpost is original, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,384
Posted By SvenMN

1986 Peugeot PSN-10T Redux

Just thought I'd share...
Just completed a major "tune" on my son's Peugeot. It has seen several years of hard use commuting around the Twin Cities and was due.

Has anyone ever seen the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-16, 09:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,323
Posted By SvenMN

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/SvenMN/IM...

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/SvenMN/IMG_7297.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/SvenMN/media/IMG_7297.jpg.html)

From my son's PSN10T
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

Bianchigirll Any thoughts on the model, timing...

Bianchigirll
Any thoughts on the model, timing and origin of this apparently very early SLX frame would be appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 07:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

Now that the summer is pretty much over here in...

Now that the summer is pretty much over here in Minnesota my wife finally test rode her Bianchi. She was smiling pretty much the whole 10 mile ride, especially when we swung through the state park...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,848
Posted By SvenMN

With pointers from the LBS owner, then on my own...

With pointers from the LBS owner, then on my own with referencing back to Sheldon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

The carnauba wax just adds one more layer of...

The carnauba wax just adds one more layer of protection after the cleaner wax. Probably makes little difference, but I feel better knowing it is there when I sweat all over my steel frames.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-16, 11:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

@scale...

@scale (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=116596): You mentioned that you thought it was a good one... you were certainly correct! It drew little attention because of its small size and shoddy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

A few more... I am marveling at the brazing and...

A few more... I am marveling at the brazing and filing on this bicycle frame.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-16, 12:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

Thanks for you comments all. Great initial ID...

Thanks for you comments all. Great initial ID non-fixie & italianbiker, and great info as usual with a nice find with the German PDF T-Mar. Much appreciated.

Finished with a thorough clean up of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-16, 08:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

I appreciate the insight everyone! Thanks! ...

I appreciate the insight everyone! Thanks!

Last night I disassembled the bicycle. I was hoping to find some more stampings on the frame or fork... Only additional one besides the AX185 on the BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

The no-name aero brake levers, Sora brakes, and...

The no-name aero brake levers, Sora brakes, and indexed shifter & rear derailleur will not go back on this bike. If I can determine that this bike came with the Victory gruppo then I will be going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-16, 04:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

Thanks all for your responses. @T-Mar...

Thanks all for your responses.

@T-Mar (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=20650):
I pulled the BB to check the tubing. Definitely has the SLX helical ridges (maybe 5 or 6, hard to count...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,608
Posted By SvenMN

Extra small Bianchi - Just what is this?

I have been looking for a proper sized C&V bike for my wife for a long time. A challenge because of her small size, with her modern ride being a size 44 cm CF frame.

Last week we had a discussion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 31,720
Posted By SvenMN

Bikedued: Great to see another flathead Ford......

Bikedued: Great to see another flathead Ford... Here is my '37. Currently prepping the dash for woodgraining, and then on to final reassembly.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-15, 09:07 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,646
Posted By SvenMN

Another vote for the Feedback Sports stand. A...

Another vote for the Feedback Sports stand. A Christmas gift from my wife 3 or 4 years ago. She ordered through the LBS, and he upgraded the clamp to what they were using in their shop... (they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,103
Posted By SvenMN

Congrats on the 25th. My wife and I did the same...

Congrats on the 25th. My wife and I did the same for our 25th back in December 1999.

Some of the craziest traffic I've experienced in Europe... Being unfamiliar with the roads I'd not consider...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-15, 08:44 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 19,443
Posted By SvenMN

I'll confess I too like the looks of Victory...

I'll confess I too like the looks of Victory groupsets.

And I have a penchant for Helicomatic (gasp).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-15, 08:38 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,601
Posted By SvenMN

Congrats on a great ride! Looks like a blast! I...

Congrats on a great ride! Looks like a blast! I am pretty disappointed that I couldn't be there.

I was worried about the date because of a chaotic move we still have in progress, and my concerns...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By SvenMN

I have a slightly used 24" Tufo tubular. Kept as...

I have a slightly used 24" Tufo tubular. Kept as a spare for my Schwinnasonic. In a pinch I'll be happy to drop at USPS.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee180/SvenMN/IMG_6758.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-15, 10:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,136
Posted By SvenMN

Another enjoyable TC Bike Swap. Fifth year in...

Another enjoyable TC Bike Swap. Fifth year in attendance, first year with a table. And it was especially nice to spend the day with my adult son.

gomango Missed you this year Grady!
...
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