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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 563
Views: 110,878
Posted By rgvg

Picked up Voyageur #2 on my lunch break today. It...

Picked up Voyageur #2 on my lunch break today. It first came up on fb a few months ago but the price was a bit high. After a few months the price just about halved so I inquired about it. I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 167
Posted By rgvg

Harriet Fell tells the story of her Paris-Brest-Paris ride (sheldon brown youtube)

I haven't seen this posted here so it might be interesting for some of you. A whole chicken, really?

https://youtu.be/Ivyduqz4uzo?si=VQG7UdVpbsH7iKBF
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 32,733
Posted By rgvg

Anybody looking for some Huret Jubile? Reasonably...

Anybody looking for some Huret Jubile? Reasonably priced at $85. I think I may have bought a bag from this seller before but I can't be sure.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,172
Posted By rgvg

Which seatposts have good tilt adjustability?

Which seatposts have good tilt adjustability?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,161
Posted By rgvg

Yes the serial number should give you the frame...

Yes the serial number should give you the frame manufacture date. Based on the color I'd guess 84 or 85. I wish I had one that size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 57,883
Posted By rgvg

This is what my Maruishi looks like now. ...

This is what my Maruishi looks like now.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1642x923/voy1_a80ab69022f1a4cbccffb8a5fa29aa44bc82a78d.jpg

It's currently working as one of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By rgvg

Link to episode 3...

Link to episode 3 https://video.pbsnc.org/video/take-the-long-way-home-opttw6/

I don't see episode 4 yet just a preview https://video.pbsnc.org/show/shadow-of-a-wheel/

Oh wait I just had to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,015
Posted By rgvg

I'm contemplating one that looks like yours. Just...

I'm contemplating one that looks like yours. Just wondering are the shifter bosses the round ones or the square ones? Would they be easy to convert to bar end shifters?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 888
Posted By rgvg

A 45-23 low gear does seem a bit high for me, but...

A 45-23 low gear does seem a bit high for me, but then I have puny legs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 403
Posted By rgvg

Must've been one hell of a gardener.

Must've been one hell of a gardener.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,579
Posted By rgvg

This is Doe, John Doe. After almost 40 years...

This is Doe, John Doe. After almost 40 years unfortunately he broke his back. So he went on craigslist where I found him. As Apollo's quality touring rig, I knew I wanted the Sugino cranks, Cyclone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By rgvg

I think I used lockring pliers on one.

I think I used lockring pliers on one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,080
Posted By rgvg

I drove clear out of the country to get one once....

I drove clear out of the country to get one once. Okay, it was just over the border to Bellingham (from Vancouver), but still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,579
Posted By rgvg

I've decided it will be too much work to grow 6...

I've decided it will be too much work to grow 6 inches to ride that Gitane I got. So instead I'm going to work with this one, which I will call Frank. Frank was free. That's because he was clearly in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 32,733
Posted By rgvg

Okay I have your items in hand. One chain, one...

Okay I have your items in hand. One chain, one cassette, and one front derailleur. I got his other cassette for me.

So that part's done. PM me how you want them shipped to you. Canada post and UPS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 765
Posted By rgvg

Where did Deore come from?

Possibly from here. I saw this on instagram today (Richard Sachs). I thought it was interesting. I'm just quoting straight from the post.

"In 1979, I was the mechanic for the Shimano International...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 863
Views: 293,996
Posted By rgvg

Oh that's unfortunate. Maybe another one will...

Oh that's unfortunate. Maybe another one will come your way.

I have a small Voyageur I got last year, and I like it a lot. It's very far from perfect, but it's comfortable. Both the rear and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 491
Posted By rgvg

Okay, what is a grabon?

Okay, what is a grabon?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 732
Posted By rgvg

If you have an itch you should scratch it. ...

If you have an itch you should scratch it.
YOLO.
Something about regrets and the paths not taken.

But your bike looks great. And man those Rivs are just getting longer and longer, aren't they?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 32,733
Posted By rgvg

A puch $150 Not this ...

A puch $150
Not this
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/425x419/puck_97937eb42b1994e352b7100052ec1b116741d209.jpg

This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 32,733
Posted By rgvg

Couple of frames vancouver cl. Same seller I'd...

Couple of frames vancouver cl. Same seller I'd guess.

Richard Sachs $700 59.5 cm https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/bop/d/vancouver-richard-sachs-vintage-steel/7623134518.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,579
Posted By rgvg

Some parts I might use if it comes to that... ...

Some parts I might use if it comes to that...

The thumb shifters were from a swap meet last week. Not likely to use them but maybe.

The Silver shifters I found in the bin at the coop. Who would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,069
Posted By rgvg

They host the Schwinn catalogs, don't they? Maybe...

They host the Schwinn catalogs, don't they? Maybe we better start downloading them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,409
Posted By rgvg

Why not panaracer paselas? Lots of people here...

Why not panaracer paselas? Lots of people here use them on 27", 700c, and 26".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By rgvg

I have a gmail address from when I sent him the...

I have a gmail address from when I sent him the '83 pdf. I will bf pm it to you.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-23-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,376
Posted By rgvg

133km this week, 476 mtd, 1250 ytd -2.2lbs this...

133km this week, 476 mtd, 1250 ytd
-2.2lbs this week, -3.8 mtd, -17.8 ytd
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,525
Posted By rgvg

If anybody wants one I think there is one on...

If anybody wants one I think there is one on vancouver craigslist for $600cdn. It's been up for offer for at least 2 years now. I've seen it at the bike swap a couple of times but I guess no takers...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,475
Posted By rgvg

My doctor suggesting a lifetime of meds if I...

My doctor suggesting a lifetime of meds if I don't lower my bp helped a bit.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,376
Posted By rgvg

I hit a milestone today. 10% of my body weight...

I hit a milestone today. 10% of my body weight done yay!
Looking forward to the next 10%.
You all are great!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-14-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,376
Posted By rgvg

I missed my goals for the last 2 months, so this...

I missed my goals for the last 2 months, so this month my goal is the same as last year's mileage for April - 567kms.

So far 87 kms this week, 279 mtd, 1053 ytd.
-0.8lbs this week, -2.6 mtd,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-27-23, 12:32 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,628
Posted By rgvg

90km this week, 242kms mtd, 720 ytd -.4lbs this...

90km this week, 242kms mtd, 720 ytd
-.4lbs this week, -3.4lbs mtd, -13.8lbs ytd

I'm way off my monthly goal by about half.

I used to ride my bike a bit during my lunch break but I've shifted...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,628
Posted By rgvg

this week 81kms, 152 mtd, 630 ytd -1 lb this...

this week 81kms, 152 mtd, 630 ytd
-1 lb this week, -3 mtd, -13.4 ytd

Not a bad week for me. Had my sutures out, sleeping and feeling better. Weather's nice.

Most positive thing is I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By rgvg

This is more of an interview than an actual video...

This is more of an interview than an actual video of cycling, but it is about a tour the author and his friend took across the US in 1965 on a Paramount and a Bianchi.

Didn't want to start another...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-12-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,628
Posted By rgvg

This week 36kms, 71 mtd, 549 ytd +1lbs, -2 mtd,...

This week 36kms, 71 mtd, 549 ytd
+1lbs, -2 mtd, -12.4 ytd

Not a good week for me. I had my dental procedure early in the week, no cycling for 3-5 days. Only soft foods like bananas, eggs, and ice...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,628
Posted By rgvg

This month's goal is 540km. Might be a little...

This month's goal is 540km. Might be a little ambitious for me but the days are getting longer, the snow is gone, so maybe?

Last week was 34.6km,-1.8lbs, 513kms, -13.4lbs ytd.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,363
Posted By rgvg

67.7kms this week, 243.9 mtd, 475.2 ytd -3.8lbs...

67.7kms this week, 243.9 mtd, 475.2 ytd
-3.8lbs this week, -.4 mtd, -11.6 ytd

Positive week for me after those last two bad ones. I think I'm still in reach of my mileage goal for the month but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,363
Posted By rgvg

Only 21 kms for me this week. Worse I added...

Only 21 kms for me this week. Worse I added 1.4lbs instead of losing weight. Both my mileage and weight loss plans have gone awry.

I'll have to try to get back on track next week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,800
Posted By rgvg

Frek Story Video (Youtube)

Pardon me if this has been posted before but I didn't recall seeing it in the past few days https://youtu.be/UiJw0uifm8g
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-11-23, 10:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,363
Posted By rgvg

73kms this week, 155 mtd, 386 ytd -0.8lbs this...

73kms this week, 155 mtd, 386 ytd
-0.8lbs this week, -2lbs mtd, -9.2ytd

This week has been not so good. I went to the dentist on friday it turns out I have an infection and it might need some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,363
Posted By rgvg

30kms this week, 261 ytd Unfortunately +1.8lbs...

30kms this week, 261 ytd
Unfortunately +1.8lbs this week instead of -x. So -10lbs ytd.
I had been skipping breakfast and it was going so well I thought I'd try to skip dinner as well. I felt like I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-01-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,363
Posted By rgvg

I'm shooting for 275kms this month, from 221 last...

I'm shooting for 275kms this month, from 221 last year, and hoping to drop 8-10lbs.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-28-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,761
Posted By rgvg

73kms this week, 198 kms mtd -2.4lbs this week,...

73kms this week, 198 kms mtd
-2.4lbs this week, -11.4 mtd

At this rate I will be exiting my mini clydehood phase sometime next week. I will have reversed the damage I did in 2022.

The heaviest...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,761
Posted By rgvg

13kms, -2lbs this week 125kms, -7.4lbs mtd ...

13kms, -2lbs this week
125kms, -7.4lbs mtd

Very little riding for me this week. Weather was making me very lazy so I took the bus instead of riding my bike.

I was eating a big breakfast at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-13-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,761
Posted By rgvg

39 kms, -1.2 lbs this week 107 kms, -6.0 lbs...

39 kms, -1.2 lbs this week
107 kms, -6.0 lbs mtd

got a flat in my rear tire yesterday morning so no bike for me today
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,761
Posted By rgvg

67kms this week -4.8lbs

67kms this week
-4.8lbs
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-22, 11:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,761
Posted By rgvg

Hello. Just want to try this. I'm in Canada so we...

Hello. Just want to try this. I'm in Canada so we do kms, in 2022 I did 142kms in January. So this year I will try to do 175kms.

I also hope to drop the lbs I put on for the holidays and a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-22, 08:59 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,729
Posted By rgvg

Did two populaires on my 1983 Centurion Pro Tour....

Did two populaires on my 1983 Centurion Pro Tour.

Pacific Populaire in April. Lots of cancellations due to weather forecast. Turns out they were the smart ones as it rained sideways halfway...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,524
Posted By rgvg

Uh..... guys, it looks like vintage-trek.com is...

Uh..... guys, it looks like vintage-trek.com is back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 32,733
Posted By rgvg

Schwinn Prelude (89 I think) $150CAD Vancouver...

Schwinn Prelude (89 I think) $150CAD Vancouver massive price drop from 475 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/447622340367854/
I like Schwinns. I bought an 89 Voyageur that's too small for me...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-26-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 735
Posted By rgvg

Maybe you can ask the guy in this thread...

Maybe you can ask the guy in this thread https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1261912-campy-rims-too-many-holes.html if he'll sell or trade them to you.
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