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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 377
Posted By RobertUI

Definitely not terribly heavy, but not what I...

Definitely not terribly heavy, but not what I consider light. That said, I really like how mine's coming along (pics to soon follow).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 377
Posted By RobertUI

I've got the very same frame color-combo, but...

I've got the very same frame color-combo, but mine originally came with grip-shift and it's a '96, so my guess is 1995?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 651
Posted By RobertUI

FWIW... I recently shipped a bike from...

FWIW...

I recently shipped a bike from Virginia to Nevada for ~$78. The best rate that I got was from UPS, but I got it by using PayPal's ShipStation. For whatever reason, they give me excellent...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-07-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 306
Posted By RobertUI

These are recessed, and I think the front one may...

These are recessed, and I think the front one may have been cut down at some point. They mount fine with a longish barrel.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-06-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 306
Posted By RobertUI

Shimano 600 Road Bike Side Pull Brake Calipers BR-6207

This is gone:

Vintage Shimano 600 Road Bike Side Pull Brake Calipers BR-6207 F/R Brake set. I purchased these to complete a build that never & is not going to happen. I'm asking $10 plus shipping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,290
Posted By RobertUI

Not vintage, but I have used Tektro R559 [ Long...

Not vintage, but I have used Tektro R559 [ Long Reach Road Calipers (55-73mm) ] on several builds and they work great, giving you a LOT of room. They're dual-pivot as well, so they work with great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 89,049
Posted By RobertUI

Here are a couple of mine (the Ibanez is gone) ...

Here are a couple of mine (the Ibanez is gone)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-22, 05:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,551
Posted By RobertUI

First of all... I love all of your posts, even...

First of all... I love all of your posts, even moreso when you use the term "chucklehead". I recently picked up a profile aerobar (different design) that had the exact same STUPID sized bolts, and as...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 25,363
Posted By RobertUI

Snapped this pic when riding around town getting...

Snapped this pic when riding around town getting groceries, etc. Fairly new Motobecane Record frame, but I've been riding fixed for about 15 years now (recently moved off of my old Redline 925). This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By RobertUI

Thanks for posting! I was working at Hokie Spokes...

Thanks for posting! I was working at Hokie Spokes in Blacksburg VA when this article came out and we were all drooling over the spec's and price. I have to say that all of the IBOCs that I worked on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 393
Posted By RobertUI

This is amazing! Serious karma points for you,...

This is amazing! Serious karma points for you, that looks like an incredible upgrade for him!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-22, 05:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 719
Posted By RobertUI

Welcome! I for one, really love these older...

Welcome! I for one, really love these older Schwinn's!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,083
Posted By RobertUI

Loved the story!! Beautiful bikes!

Loved the story!! Beautiful bikes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-22, 04:34 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 425,799
Posted By RobertUI

Horrible photography here due to a sunny day and...

Horrible photography here due to a sunny day and poor placement. :-) I was able to get this on the W&OD this weekend for its maiden voyage, and I'm in love. Still some nit-picky gear adjustments are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,052
Posted By RobertUI

It's definitely missing the black curtains, but I...

It's definitely missing the black curtains, but I like your style! :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-22, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,189
Posted By RobertUI

I use mine this way all the time. I have a frame...

I use mine this way all the time. I have a frame with rack points too, which helps. The grocery paniers are perfect for this!
...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-04-22, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,039
Posted By RobertUI

There's not a chance I would sell this frame...

There's not a chance I would sell this frame after attempting to repair, but you're helping give me the gumption to attempt the repair for myself (would probably just make it a single-speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6,805
Views: 766,547
Posted By RobertUI

I'm terrible with progress photos, but I thought...

I'm terrible with progress photos, but I thought I'd share here. Thanks to @rccardr for the rim, this is my first full wheel build since I was in college. Everything went smoothly, and now I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7,460
Views: 3,550,217
Posted By RobertUI

Love this!!! What bars are those? They look...

Love this!!! What bars are those? They look pretty awesome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2,170
Views: 489,549
Posted By RobertUI

This is a heartbreaking story in so very many...

This is a heartbreaking story in so very many ways. May his family find peace during this terrible time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6,187
Views: 676,435
Posted By RobertUI

Yup great question! It's a 1 1/8" steer.

Yup great question! It's a 1 1/8" steer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,573
Views: 224,854
Posted By RobertUI

I cut about 2" off the fork that came with my...

I cut about 2" off the fork that came with my Straggler (used a plumbing pipe cutter which takes a while, but works so clean). This fork came to me too short, I really thought it would work, so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6,187
Views: 676,435
Posted By RobertUI

Thanks for the offer, @jeirvine was able to hook...

Thanks for the offer, @jeirvine was able to hook me up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 425,799
Posted By RobertUI

This one is in progress, but I am in love with...

This one is in progress, but I am in love with these old cannondales! Currently awaiting a seatpost, the one in the pic is a little too small (was from another build). I'm currently setting this up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,534
Posted By RobertUI

I split the difference, and find them very...

I split the difference, and find them very comfortable with the top (hoods) being somewhat parallel to the ground.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-01-22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By RobertUI

I somehow manage to NEVER create a listing...

I somehow manage to NEVER create a listing without a blatant typo. :-) Thanks for the clarification!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,627
Posted By RobertUI

This is so cool!! I'm enthralled with the Fat...

This is so cool!! I'm enthralled with the Fat City Cycles ad at the bottom of page 67! My shop built up quite a few of their beautiful frames. That said, the '85 Super Strada was ALSO a bike I lusted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 69,182
Posted By RobertUI

Progress pic... the bb and 600 crankset should be...

Progress pic... the bb and 600 crankset should be added this evening!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-22, 08:37 AM
Replies: 854
Views: 224,844
Posted By RobertUI

I'm still trying to find the pictures of the...

I'm still trying to find the pictures of the Raleigh that I had in college (a '78? International maybe?) which I ran as a straight bar cyclocross bike. It was my campus commuter, and elegantly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,046
Posted By RobertUI

I worked as a mechanic at a Bridgestone dealer in...

I worked as a mechanic at a Bridgestone dealer in 1991 and I seem to recall a LOT of confusion when discussing this with customers. I then recall that many other folks wanted to switch over to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 79,542
Views: 13,057,271
Posted By RobertUI

That's a saucy comment. :lol:

That's a saucy comment. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 15,236
Views: 3,872,835
Posted By RobertUI

WOW!!! Now that's a true "Saved from the Dump!"...

WOW!!! Now that's a true "Saved from the Dump!" score! I always seem to find full-suspension huffy's or the like when I go dumpster diving! :-) Merry Christmas indeed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 682
Views: 125,213
Posted By RobertUI

I know that I am quoting a 10 year old post to...

I know that I am quoting a 10 year old post to this thread, but I was looking for some reference to Hokie Spokes... sadly I don't have a sticker to share, but I certainly applied many to new bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-21, 06:58 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 932,768
Posted By RobertUI

I finally found a good photo of me on my bike....

I finally found a good photo of me on my bike. This was a couple years ago on my way to baseball practice (ok it was roughly 1978). I have no idea what the bike is, but this photo showed up in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,563
Posted By RobertUI

That's gorgeous!

That's gorgeous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 54,963
Posted By RobertUI

SO cute! Congrats. Here's a shot that we...

SO cute! Congrats.

Here's a shot that we took to raise money for the MS Walk and the dogs really helped spread the word!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,803
Posted By RobertUI

Mine is my current testing bike, and has gone...

Mine is my current testing bike, and has gone through many changes at this point. Here's my current iteration:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 31,889
Posted By RobertUI

Not so much a classic, but it certainly is...

Not so much a classic, but it certainly is yellow!!!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-21, 06:39 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,503
Posted By RobertUI

This came out while I was deep into considering...

This came out while I was deep into considering dropping out of college to become a bike mechanic full time ( spent more time in the shop than I did on homework too ) ! This is a super cool build to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-21, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 317,604
Posted By RobertUI

I've lurked in this thread for a little while,...

I've lurked in this thread for a little while, and finally have a contribution! I just picked up this '87 Le Tour for a very low price off FB marketplace, this is the before shot, though I don't plan...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,697
Posted By RobertUI

NBD - Schwinn Le Tour (1987) *** HUGE pics

Not that it matters to anyone but me, but I think (almost conclusively) that this is a 1987 model based on the catalog (https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCat/flschwinn_1981_1990/1987_08.html).
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,746
Posted By RobertUI

If you got a big fender washer (big enough to sit...

If you got a big fender washer (big enough to sit on top of the seat tube) you could actually use the toggle and threaded rod to back the seat post out of the frame (or at least to the top of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 06:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,334
Posted By RobertUI

That's gorgeous! Seriously, I love the color, and...

That's gorgeous! Seriously, I love the color, and this all seems fairly in tact... good score!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,520
Posted By RobertUI

That is the coolest!!! I feel like it's something...

That is the coolest!!! I feel like it's something I would have seen in "The Endless Summer" !!! Well done!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-21, 06:56 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 40,973
Posted By RobertUI

Probably John Lee Hooker (the real reason that I...

Probably John Lee Hooker (the real reason that I originally fell in love with Epiphone Sheratons). This one's got some fancy (Brandonwound) PAF style pickups, so I also try to channel my inner Larry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 40,973
Posted By RobertUI

I personally spend a LOT of my hard earned money...

I personally spend a LOT of my hard earned money on guitars, basses, amps, effects pedals, keyboards & recording equipment. This is just a taste:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5,389
Views: 3,795,270
Posted By RobertUI

I posted this one on the commuter page as well,...

I posted this one on the commuter page as well, but here's my gravel/cross as a before picture: { The funniest hidden element of this picture is that I took it after an hour trail ride on a 22 degree...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-27-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 99,922
Posted By RobertUI

I thought I posted this here, but here's mine...

I thought I posted this here, but here's mine prior to handlebar change (and about to under ANOTHER bar change). Bar ends courtesy of Catoctin Creek Distillery Rye Sampler Pack!
...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15,648
Views: 12,213,304
Posted By RobertUI

I'm still waiting on my X0 front derailleur (in...

I'm still waiting on my X0 front derailleur (in the mail) but this is my commuter in its current state, after a 20 mile jaunt to pick up a new saddle in 25 degree weather. It's a Nashbar CX frame,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 136,486
Posted By RobertUI

Naturallly as I can't leave ANYTHING alone,...

Naturallly as I can't leave ANYTHING alone, they're no longer mounted, but they're Kenda Kwick Cross, 700 x 30c which actually had plenty of room on this frame. The frame DID require longer reach...
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