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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,134,504
Posted By LeftCoastJon

:love: You have a better class of dump than I...

:love: You have a better class of dump than I have access to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,743
Posted By LeftCoastJon

I like to wear my Raleigh Team Banana jersey on...

I like to wear my Raleigh Team Banana jersey on events, this was Whistler Gran Fondo in 2022...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,115,688
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Soma hoods finally arrived for my ST Superbe...

Soma hoods finally arrived for my ST Superbe levers, yay
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Been absent from the forum for a few weeks, but...

Been absent from the forum for a few weeks, but I'm pleased to get back and pleased to report success with this project.

The frame still shows its scratched and scuffed past but that's OK with me,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Thanks for the prompt to check the wheels,...

Thanks for the prompt to check the wheels, Trueblood. Yes, the 700c rear wheel is hooked which is good as that's what I'd assumed and I will be reusing that wheel. But the 27 x 1 1/4 Weinmann is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-23, 12:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Picked up a used front wheel a few weeks ago from...

Picked up a used front wheel a few weeks ago from a bike recycling store nearby, on the face of it a nice looking Araya rim. Finally go to put a tire on it today and i guess 700D is not the size I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,094
Posted By LeftCoastJon

New thread idea - Bikes on Bridges near Bridges. ...

New thread idea - Bikes on Bridges near Bridges.
Too specific?

Selkirk Landing area, Victoria BC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,843
Posted By LeftCoastJon

:) there's no more room under the fork crown at...

:) there's no more room under the fork crown at the front either and that's harder to remove...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,843
Posted By LeftCoastJon

I put 700 x 35c on my '85 Nishiki Continental and...

I put 700 x 35c on my '85 Nishiki Continental and only have a couple mil space front and back, no room for fenders - if you look close at this pic, you can just make out how little space there is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,137,053
Posted By LeftCoastJon

That second point is interesting to me. I have a...

That second point is interesting to me. I have a Talbot with the serial number 'S1 2 255'. Consensus is it was probably made in Japan, up to this point I hadn't seen a similar serial number myself. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,094
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Makes for a nice commute... Victoria, BC ...

Makes for a nice commute...
Victoria, BC
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Thanks for the link, Duke7777 , I'll DM you about...

Thanks for the link, Duke7777 , I'll DM you about the levers, that would be awesome as I haven't got any yet
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,094
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Switch Bridge in Victoria, BC, on a beautiful...

Switch Bridge in Victoria, BC, on a beautiful morning - in the distance are the Olympic Mountains in Washington State.
Makes for a nice commute.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Thanks, d_dutchison , appreciate that...

Thanks, d_dutchison , appreciate that information. It shall ride again :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Dismantled everything yesterday for a good clean...

Dismantled everything yesterday for a good clean and freshen up.

Components will clean up nicely - still have Superbe brake pads present....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,013
Posted By LeftCoastJon

I understand your point, but what about a rattle...

I understand your point, but what about a rattle can clear coat as lesser sacrilege? I had what I thought was a successful outcome a few years ago with an old mountain bike with scratches and chips -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 541
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Nice - love the paintwork.

Nice - love the paintwork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Ooof, original paint? That thing's a dreamboat :)...

Ooof, original paint? That thing's a dreamboat :)

Yeah, I'll shoot them a message, can't hurt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 401,581
Posted By LeftCoastJon

'91 Rocky Mountain Fusion as a commuter (and...

'91 Rocky Mountain Fusion as a commuter (and possible occasional trail rider).

I bought it 'as is' from a local bike store/recyclers, dirty but my size. It was stock, cheap and didn't work very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 11:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Thanks, sounds like that would have been a neat...

Thanks, sounds like that would have been a neat visit to Carleton. I've had a (brief) search for replacement decals without success so far, you scored there!

I have no 'Talbot' on the downtube but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,137,053
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Just adding data, I figured out the year already....

Just adding data, I figured out the year already. Canadian 1985 Nishiki Continental, serial # CE11823. I got it as a frame and everything on it except for wheels. New wheels and freewheel, seat and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Interesting, thanks - so perhaps they were on...

Interesting, thanks - so perhaps they were on there from the start.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

I was in the bike shed this evening and took a...

I was in the bike shed this evening and took a look at the shifters. I guess I was premature in suggesting they were Suntour Vx like most of the drive train - they're Suntour Power shifters,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 37,094
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Humble bike on a bridge - a full-on department...

Humble bike on a bridge - a full-on department store bike, Vulcan DL10 with Shimano Eagle rear der/Thunder Bird front der, hub wing nuts on the front wheel, suicide brake levers, all sorts of fun.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,134,504
Posted By LeftCoastJon

This one; sun and shadow make it extra interesting

This one; sun and shadow make it extra interesting
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Bikesdirect has it available as a limited edition...

Bikesdirect has it available as a limited edition 'for the first time'. Funkier is not all that old, started in general fashion in the '90s. Looks modern to me.
Forum: Introductions
04-24-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Hi Misti , welcome eh? :)

Hi Misti , welcome eh? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,886
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Wait, so the male cotter is inserted into the...

Wait, so the male cotter is inserted into the female crank, likely encountering resistance... I don't know, sounds like a euphemism to me... :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,886
Posted By LeftCoastJon

This is a big part of it for me, I can't justify...

This is a big part of it for me, I can't justify to myself dropping at least couple thousand bucks of family income on a new/recent bike even though I'd say this is my 'primary hobby' and I ride a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Just checked this morning - after giving it a...

Just checked this morning - after giving it a good wipe, the face of the retainer ring of the freewheel shows an S in a circle and RA, so I assume you were right on it being a Shimano skiptooth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Nice frame - your thread was one of the few...

Nice frame - your thread was one of the few mentions of Cdn Talbots that I found :) Do you plan to restore & build it up?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Rear DOs are Shimano SFR and single eyelet,...

Rear DOs are Shimano SFR and single eyelet, fronts are Tange TF
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Yeah, everything that matches is SunTour Vx. I...

Yeah, everything that matches is SunTour Vx. I have another bike of similar vintage with SunTour Cyclone II and I really like it all, it was actually all the SunTour stuff on this one that really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,469
Posted By LeftCoastJon

I know it's a Talbot but not much else

Hi - I have recently picked up a Talbot and I haven't been able to find out much about it. I was wondering if anyone can shed any light.

I know that this Talbot was from Carleton Cycles in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,886
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Is that like some weird seggs-related euphemism?...

Is that like some weird seggs-related euphemism? I can't keep up with you youngsters and your lingo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,628
Posted By LeftCoastJon

82 posts, I'm all invested now...

82 posts, I'm all invested now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,134,504
Posted By LeftCoastJon

The origin story of so many purchases... ...

The origin story of so many purchases...

Super-nice job!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 949
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Thanks, WGB ! Now includes black Cane Creek...

Thanks, WGB !

Now includes black Cane Creek brake hoods, that's the only thing I've added since.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 813
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Nice find, looks like a fun project - dig the...

Nice find, looks like a fun project - dig the brake hoods :)

What purpose did those shorty front fenders ever really serve? Box-ticking? "front fender; check"...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 949
Posted By LeftCoastJon

WGB I think I got it now! I'd somehow uploaded...

WGB I think I got it now! I'd somehow uploaded pics without putting them into albums. Should be able to see it now
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 949
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Hey Mcintosh60, I have a 1985 Nishiki Continental...

Hey Mcintosh60, I have a 1985 Nishiki Continental that I bought incomplete while we were still in London, ON, within the last couple years for $50. It was a frame and all parts except for wheels. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 56,946
Posted By LeftCoastJon

I have a Cdn Talbot with Suntour Vx drivetrain...

I have a Cdn Talbot with Suntour Vx drivetrain but Superbe brakes (post count < 10 so can't post pics yet). At some point it lost its drop handlebars and brake levers which I assume would have been...
Forum: Introductions
04-14-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Hi Mick - where abouts in Canada? Was Ontario for...

Hi Mick - where abouts in Canada? Was Ontario for a long time, now BC.
Forum: Introductions
04-14-23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By LeftCoastJon

Another Canadian intro

Hi from Vancouver Island, west coast is best coast :) Moved out here from Ontario last year - yay to easy winter riding from now on and so many bike stores in town.

I have all older bikes so will...
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