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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,814
Posted By leadholder

Whats the meaning behind the 11.8 in the name of...

Whats the meaning behind the 11.8 in the name of the bike? Why did Schwinn call the Voyageur 11.8?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,029
Posted By leadholder

Sort of like tattoos, one is never enough. If...

Sort of like tattoos, one is never enough.
If you ride all the bikes you own that’s cool because it means you a cyclist. If they lay around and collect dust and get in the way and you never pay...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,508
Posted By leadholder

I’ve been riding bicycles since I was seven. At...

I’ve been riding bicycles since I was seven. At that age I loved it. My Dad built us bikes which were loved, worked on, thrashed, welded, rode hard, raced, wheeled, jumped, welded again and rode til...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,939
Posted By leadholder

Center jersey pocket. If I’m wearing mountain...

Center jersey pocket. If I’m wearing mountain bike shorts I put my phone in the putter thigh pocket which has a zipper. A zip lock bag seems like a great idea in certain situations (rain or creek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,514
Posted By leadholder

For me cycling mostly helps me maintain my

For me cycling mostly helps me maintain my
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,887
Posted By leadholder

Some enjoy listening to music while bicycling. ...

Some enjoy listening to music while bicycling.
Some don’t enjoy listening to music while bicycling. In my experience I find more solo cyclists listening to music while riding. Seldom do I find...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,723
Posted By leadholder

"Technique beats technology. Any bike, anywhere....

"Technique beats technology. Any bike, anywhere. Cast off artificial limitations, learn to ride any bike anywhere, and your riding world will become bigger and more diverse every time you go out. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-21, 12:38 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,723
Posted By leadholder

Mostly its just about riding a bicycle in new...

Mostly its just about riding a bicycle in new places in your region. If gravel/dirt/fire/unimproved roads double the available mileage into new interesting areas; why not? It’s not dangerous with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 05:02 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,878
Posted By leadholder

Both. I’m a architectural drafter by trade so...

Both. I’m a architectural drafter by trade so imperial. Metric for my cycling hobby unless I’m monkeying wit an old schwinn then it’s imperial. Work on the car: metric and imperial. Home...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,348
Posted By leadholder

Rebuilding the front forks is relatively...

Rebuilding the front forks is relatively inexpensive and the parts are easily found on ebay. For the seals look for seals for the Yamaha JT1 or GT80 as Yamaha used sliders and bottom tubes from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 12:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,348
Posted By leadholder

My brother and I each had Moto-Bikes which my Dad...

My brother and I each had Moto-Bikes which my Dad gave us in the fall of 1975. Mine was yellow and my brothers was orange. We drove to a Yamaha dealership in Yuba City, California one late afternoon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,864
Posted By leadholder

Thanks dsaul for your information regarding...

Thanks dsaul for your information regarding compatable Shimano cranks and the great link to the Garbaruk website. Awesome!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,864
Posted By leadholder

Thanks B.K. for the parts list. No luck with the...

Thanks B.K. for the parts list. No luck with the seller. Were you able to see the photos I placed in my member album. I'm new to this (Forum) and not quite sure if my photos are available.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,864
Posted By leadholder

Pictures are in my member album. I think.

Pictures are in my member album. I think.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,864
Posted By leadholder

Direct Drive Chainring Type?

I recently purchased a mountain bike on Craigslist and it came with a Shimano Deore LX Crank (FC-M570) set up as a 1X drivetrain. The 4-Arm Adaptor (spider mount) was not used and in its place is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By leadholder

Thanks everyone for your comments, it's great...

Thanks everyone for your comments, it's great hearing and seeing other stuff regarding the Super Sport! The serial number on my S/S is a JF which makes it a Sept. 1970.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-20, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By leadholder

One Off Schwinn Super Sport

Hello, This is my first ever forum post of any kind. I purchased a Sept. 1970 Schwinn S/S frame & fork a week ago off EBay for $75. I own a “standard” S/S so I’m somewhat familiar with the model. I...
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