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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 289
Posted By smd4

Always liked that Dura Ace edition, especially...

Always liked that Dura Ace edition, especially the dark anodized shift and brake levers. Still use a set of those 7402 brake levers--some of the nicest ever made.

Not sure where they got the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 425,802
Posted By hazetguy

'85 SR500 (CC date code) ...

'85 SR500 (CC date code)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53150861482_432a60b094_k.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 425,802
Posted By fender1

My 85’ ST400 converted to indexed 10 speed drive...

My 85’ ST400 converted to indexed 10 speed drive train.


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4569_11a4485b5896a785c9e8d44403a58d15bc72c25e.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 289
Posted By SpeedofLite

Equipment/Product Review (1988) A Preview of 1989 SHIMANO Groups

A preview of Shimano's 1989 line-up:
Road groups -- Dura-Ace, 600 Ultegra, Santè, 105, and Exage (Sport, Action, Motion).
Mountain groups -- Deore XT II, Deore II, and Mountain LX.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 10:15 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 52,327
Posted By madpogue

Three years of Specialized (in English):...

Three years of Specialized (in English): https://bikesheaven.com/specialized-catalogs/

Courtesy of panzerwagon - I don't think it's been posted here yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,062
Views: 352,637
Posted By mountaindave

I can send you my shipping address. :thumb:

I can send you my shipping address. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 250
Posted By panzerwagon

Personally, I'd love to have a painting robot.

Personally, I'd love to have a painting robot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 250
Posted By SpeedofLite

Road Test/Bike Review (1988) PANASONIC PICS Team America

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x2000/bicycle_guide_dec_1988_road_test_panasonic_pics_team_america_p55_75pct_1be84b36451ead56e2c8651286d401901e1471cf.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1,062
Views: 352,637
Posted By mountaindave

Agreed. If one does fenders on a bike like the...

Agreed. If one does fenders on a bike like the 510, things start to look a lot more normal, as my 710’s can attest (links in my sig in desktop version).

I also like nothing smaller than 38mm on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 447
Posted By jiangshi

Nice. My wife got these recently, $35 for...

Nice.

My wife got these recently, $35 for the Felt, $10 for the Tempo.
I guess that's about 500 snow pesos.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 447
Posted By dedhed

So like $75 real dollars. Nice score

So like $75 real dollars. Nice score
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 447
Posted By reissue59

Im in Marinoni land, Montreal

Im in Marinoni land, Montreal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 447
Posted By reissue59

Here's what 100$ gets you

A marinoni with 105 and rsx, brifters. 100$ CAN , sorry just the pic from the ad for now
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,338
Posted By gugie

The Usual Suspects do the Oregon Rectangle, a 7 day bike tour

In early April, many BFer's did a bike tour from the Bay Area in California to the central coast, which we named Touroica...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By AdventureManCO

Heck, if armageddon comes, even an old 'analog'...

Heck, if armageddon comes, even an old 'analog' Huffy will have merit! (no it won't)




:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By AdventureManCO

Had a big post written out, but didn't hit...

Had a big post written out, but didn't hit 'post'.

In Avon, CO this week (had a job up there), e-bikes completely dominated people's riding choices (80-90%). Those that were on old fashioned bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By mtbikerjohn

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/396x268/durango_and_silverton_1_copy_19c69e528c3c671c605ad7c8189db4ede23d72ec.jpg
Yep I agree about steam trains...That is yours truly in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By Het Volk

None of us really know how this will play out. ...

None of us really know how this will play out.

As bikes evolve more and more into electric / digital forms, will this automatically create a reaction to that (by Millennials and Gen Z types) such...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By Sedgemop

All it will take is another recession and people...

All it will take is another recession and people will be looking for inexpensive, reliable transportation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By SirMike1983

Regardless of demand, one thing that helps is...

Regardless of demand, one thing that helps is when someone experienced with old bikes acts as a guide for newer people in the hobby. New people can certainly search the internet, but there is still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By rustystrings61

Been holding off on this one, but, hey, here goes...

Been holding off on this one, but, hey, here goes -

My reasons for preferring what we term C&V bikes have zero to do with collecting value or investment. I already played that game with vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...the good news in this thread: if you ride...

.
...the good news in this thread: if you ride your beautiful C+V bike around town these days, park it next to an e-bike if you have to lock it up unattended. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By Het Volk

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1810_827f0510cca08562133aa41fc15fb816dadadcee.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 898
Posted By johnbobey

Outdoor Bike Storage Suitable for C&Vs?

Having just acquired a Rando-Ready 2017 Black Mountain Monster Cross and all chrome 1981 Katakura Silk (why go n+1 when you can go n+2?), I'm now in need of safe and dry storage for my growing stable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 832
Posted By Andy_K

They're 165, which I guess corresponds to the...

They're 165, which I guess corresponds to the theory that shorter cranks are desirable on a single speed because of the higher cadence. At the moment the pedals are quite stubbornly stuck in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,064
Posted By Rick_D

"Often-expensive hobby meets definitely expensive...

"Often-expensive hobby meets definitely expensive hobby." He's a handsome lad.

Getting an idea for a really weird triathlon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 832
Posted By gugie

And to think Andy contacted me to try and talk...

And to think Andy contacted me to try and talk him down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,064
Posted By P!N20

neigh-fixie

neigh-fixie
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,232
Posted By Vintage_Cyclist

In the past, I've used a button head bolt, with...

In the past, I've used a button head bolt, with the head on the inside of the dropout.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,232
Posted By nlerner

On the fender spacing, that’s really common in my...

On the fender spacing, that’s really common in my experience, particularly for 70s Brit bikes. My usual solution is to use a wine cork, cut to the size needed.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 11:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,064
Posted By juvela

----- :foo: i didn't see the leather...

-----

:foo:

i didn't see the leather hood strap

are you sure its genuine?


-----
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,232
Posted By nlerner

For a spacer on that fender stay bolt, I often...

For a spacer on that fender stay bolt, I often use one of those round nuts from a presta valve tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,232
Posted By bulgie

In my opinion, a frame that doesn't allow the...

In my opinion, a frame that doesn't allow the chain to ride close to the dropout is incorrectly designed. Adding a spacer to the hub axle is the usual fix, but that adds wheel dish making your wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,427
Posted By JohnDThompson

Under the down tube never made sense to me for a...

Under the down tube never made sense to me for a water bottle: you can't reach it while riding, and too much road debris gets kicked up, even with mudguards. I built my 720 with three cage mounts:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By merziac

The Ef batt's will be the death of us all. ...

The Ef batt's will be the death of us all.

Strip mine the whole planet now for the raw materials, nasty, dirty, carbon footprint of them is staggering.

Then wait for the spent ones to catch on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By merziac

Like I said, likely way more now days. I...

Like I said, likely way more now days.

I know that being a lifelong and professional mech/tech/hack, etc. have saved us a fortune, coupled with CFO Ms. merziac's impeccable financial acumen, we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,427
Posted By polymorphself

Thanks! I do have a set of wheels to put on it...

Thanks! I do have a set of wheels to put on it and will be doing so today. I just wanted to wake up to a reassuring answer before I started :).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,064
Posted By non-fixie

A Fool and a Horse

During a test ride this afternoon mrs non-fixie thought it a good idea to check on her horse, which she keeps nearby these days.

While she was doing whatever it was that needed doing, I was left...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By Chuck M

Well if prices are dropping, I sure wish word...

Well if prices are dropping, I sure wish word would get out to the people posting bikes on facebook around here. There was a Hercules for $50 I probably would have bought, but a local flipper bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,340
Posted By AdventureManCO

Hold my beer.

Hold my beer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,340
Posted By sd5782

I think you should check your scale.

I think you should check your scale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By Sedgemop

High-end vintage mountain bikes are one of the...

High-end vintage mountain bikes are one of the few still holding/increasing in value. They appeal more to the Gen Xer's who are still buying bikes out of reach in their youth. Also, they make great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 01:53 AM
Replies: 2,951
Views: 831,462
Posted By Andy_K

As purchased: ...

As purchased:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52511314246_476a58ed70_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2o1fdg1)

Test build:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52601629214_3b23d9b76c_h.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,051
Posted By Chr0m0ly

Riddle, I don't know how I missed this thread,...

Riddle, I don't know how I missed this thread, but WOW, What a build up!! I LOVE this set up!

It's more than "an old frame with new components" it's its own new catagory, so nice it deserves this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By AdventureManCO

For someone that participates in this hobby to...

For someone that participates in this hobby to generate revenue (even just to support the hobby), things are looking pretty dim.

On the flipside however, if you are a rider that appreciates at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By Sedgemop

This is the definitive answer. We can probably...

This is the definitive answer. We can probably close the thread now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 9,498
Posted By friendofpugs

First off, a hearty "Thanks!" for starting this...

First off, a hearty "Thanks!" for starting this topic, as it's something I've been wondering about myself. I stumbled into C&V about six years ago, and it didn't take long to discover that parting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 12:46 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,964
Posted By merziac

The organizers are reporting over 5000...

The organizers are reporting over 5000 attendee's, the most ever for a show like this in the US. :thumb:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,964
Posted By steelbikeguy

The ghost of the Rigi ...

The ghost of the Rigi (https://steel-vintage.com/products/rigi-bici-corta-classic-road-bike-1980s-detail)continues to haunt us! :)
At least the Wolfhound doesn't have to accommodate a front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,964
Posted By nlerner

Thanks for the reviews, ROS. I really enjoyed...

Thanks for the reviews, ROS. I really enjoyed seeing those bikes through your designer’s POV. The folks at bikepacking.com posted part 1 of a 3 part review with a focus on quite different cycles:...
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