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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 730
Posted By Mikey58

I can't comment on the value of your Super Sport,...

I can't comment on the value of your Super Sport, 9062pen, but all of these pics in this thread bring back a ton of memories! I had a Super Sport, mid-sized and blue, back in the day. Actually used...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By Mikey58

Thanks, everybody, for your input - greatly...

Thanks, everybody, for your input - greatly appreciate it! I at least have some idea, now, as to what a reasonable asking price would be once the time comes to sell the Stumpjumper. Will probably...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By Mikey58

1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport XT

Trying to get a handle on the value of my '84 Stumpjumper Sport XT. I've owned it since new and sadly (or fortunately!) it has not been ridden much over it's lifetime. Overall, I'd say that it's in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,108
Posted By Mikey58

I think that this qualifies - my Felt TK2 track...

I think that this qualifies - my Felt TK2 track bike:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/felt_profile_ecb56cdfc17337aaf31ddc720ac13128d95ed38b.jpg
White seat and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,776
Posted By Mikey58

'84 Stumpjumper Sport XT

Here's my '84 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport XT. I've owned it since new. Still looking good; although it hasn't been ridden much over the past 40 years. :( When I have a chance to take some more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,695
Posted By Mikey58

Agree with veganbikes and this diagram attached...

Agree with veganbikes and this diagram attached to the side of an Ultegra 11-spd road cassette that I recently purchased might shed some light on the OP's question. It appears as though, if you tried...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-22, 07:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,235
Posted By Mikey58

Yes! Still riding my Kreitlers for a light...

Yes! Still riding my Kreitlers for a light training session or as a means to warmup. Good for developing legspeed and a smooth pedal stroke. Only ride them for 30 minutes, with music, so boredom...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-22, 06:51 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,670
Posted By Mikey58

Hey Carl, Just sent you a PM regarding my...

Hey Carl,

Just sent you a PM regarding my thoughts on the carbon seatmast. Didn't want to hijack this thread. Thanks!

Mike
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,670
Posted By Mikey58

Yeah, thanks Carl, I'm quite happy with my SL5...

Yeah, thanks Carl, I'm quite happy with my SL5 (who wouldn't be, right!?). I have just a little under 500 miles on it. You're going to find that those Aeolus Pro37 wheels will make a dramatic...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,646
Posted By Mikey58

Yes, thanks wrk! I share the same thoughts as...

Yes, thanks wrk! I share the same thoughts as you. When I redid the Schwinn, I was really just interested in making it a "rider"; for my wife, specifically. So, if it ends up being passed on to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-01-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,646
Posted By Mikey58

Thanks, 2f2f, for your insight into the world of...

Thanks, 2f2f, for your insight into the world of 3-spds. And it sounds like you have quite a history with them. It all makes sense! Unfortunately, it sounds like they're the "red-headed stepchild" of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,670
Posted By Mikey58

My "old man" bike

The latest addition to the stable. It's a Trek Emonda SL5. I've swapped out the factory Bontrager alloy wheels with a pretty nice set of FFWD 44mm carbon wheels. Also added a 4iiii power meter (left...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,670
Posted By Mikey58

Looks like a vintage Studebaker lurking just...

Looks like a vintage Studebaker lurking just around the corner....:thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-28-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,646
Posted By Mikey58

Thanks VS, for the detailed explanation on the...

Thanks VS, for the detailed explanation on the desirability of those pedals - makes total sense! And, thanks for the Schwinn catalog links - greatly appreciate those (and have bookmarked them)! I was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-27-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,646
Posted By Mikey58

Thanks, all, for the nice comments! And, in the...

Thanks, all, for the nice comments! And, in the scheme of things, the Schwinn Racer really was just a "light" restoration. Clean up and polish the chrome. Touch up the paint here and there. And, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-26-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,646
Posted By Mikey58

1968 Schwinn Racer 3-spd

Hello All -

Would anybody care to share their opinion as to the worth of my vintage Schwinn Racer 3-spd? Serial number is JD28364 which I *think* makes it '68. It belonged to my wife's brother...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-18-14, 06:45 AM
Replies: 735
Views: 80,874
Posted By Mikey58

T-town Masters & Rookies

Finished 5th in the Cat 5 Omnium at T-Town yesterday, just missing the B Feature qualification. Beautiful weather - a great day to be on the track.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-18-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,863
Posted By Mikey58

Email sent, thanks! Mike

Email sent, thanks!

Mike
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-02-14, 07:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,390
Posted By Mikey58

2014 "Try the Track" at T-town

Here's the 2014 schedule for the intro "Try the Track" class held at Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexlertown, PA (T-town).

5/18/14, 6/22/14, 8/24/14 - all dates are Sundays - time is 9AM -...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-19-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,863
Posted By Mikey58

Thanks again, carleton, for your input - greatly...

Thanks again, carleton, for your input - greatly appreciated!

Mike
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-14, 12:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,863
Posted By Mikey58

xengravity - I got your PM but the system won't...

xengravity - I got your PM but the system won't let me respond with a PM (I have less the 50 postings). So, to answer your question, we are also looking for those small plastic inserts that engage...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-14, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,863
Posted By Mikey58

Any Cateye CS1000 trainer experts out there?

Our track team has a *fleet* of about 20 Cateye CS1000 Cyclosimulators (aka the Psycho-Stimulator). They all seem to have their own issues. I'd like to restore as many of them, if possible, to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-22-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 386,492
Posted By Mikey58

Here's mine...

My Felt TK2. I plan to race this at T-town in the Sat. afternoon "Rookies & Masters" races in 2014. The bike is pretty much bone stock. I did replace the Felt aero carbon seatpost with a Nitto...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-22-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,282
Posted By Mikey58

Well said BP, +1 :thumb:

Well said BP, +1 :thumb:
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-13-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 823
Posted By Mikey58

For sprint training close to T-town you may want...

For sprint training close to T-town you may want to contact Andrew at www.sprintersedge.com.

Mike
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-01-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,575
Posted By Mikey58

Agreed! Revracer - If you live anywhere near...

Agreed!

Revracer - If you live anywhere near T-town, Sleeping Dog Cycles in Topton had a 54cm TK3 in the showroom the last time I was out there. It may have been a leftover, not sure.. So, if...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-16-13, 06:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By Mikey58

Great! Thanks Andrew. I'll give you a call. ...

Great! Thanks Andrew. I'll give you a call.

Mike
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-14-13, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 900
Posted By Mikey58

Interesting... would you say that you are short...

Interesting... would you say that you are short inseam/long torso, long inseam/short torso, or somewhere in between?


Mike
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-13-13, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 900
Posted By Mikey58

Thanks queerpunk for your feedback. And,...

Thanks queerpunk for your feedback. And, unfortunately, I don't have any video to post - it certainly would have made things easier, for sure. And I hear you about ideal vs. real position. One of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-12-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 900
Posted By Mikey58

Any comments re: my position on the bike?

Below is a pic of myself at Ttown this past weekend (sorry for the fuzzy, low-res image - it's all I have). I'm a track newbie and was finishing up a "Try the Track" clinic.

So, do any of you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By Mikey58

That's great news. I wasn't aware of this...

That's great news. I wasn't aware of this project. A mere couple of hours away from eastern PA. thanks for sharing
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By Mikey58

billh - Win, lose, or draw - at least you made...

billh - Win, lose, or draw - at least you made the effort :thumb:. Congrats - get 'em next year!

Mike
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-23-13, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By Mikey58

Sure was! Great bunch of people - both students...

Sure was! Great bunch of people - both students and instructors alike. Always nice to be around people who are tuned in to the same frequency...



Dang!, sounds like you won't be able to make...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-21-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By Mikey58

Carleton and Robert - Yes, you guys are correct. ...

Carleton and Robert - Yes, you guys are correct. Things will be winding down quickly at Ttown within the next few weeks. The Try the Track makeup is Sept. 7th. The good news is that I am also...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-13, 05:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By Mikey58

Thanks Lew & carleton for the warm welcome. I...

Thanks Lew & carleton for the warm welcome. I feel right now that I'm in the baby steps phase. Lots of threads to sift through on this forum. And fortunately, I'm finding that, by virtue of living...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-13, 07:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By Mikey58

First time on the track @ Ttown

Hello all. First post after lurking the past couple of months. I attended the "Try the Track" clinic at Ttown yesterday. Tons of info to absorb. Excellent instructors led by Marty Nothstein (he...
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