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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-09, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,417
Posted By TheSojourner

That is a beautiful bike. Now I'm jealous...

That is a beautiful bike. Now I'm jealous...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-09, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,021
Posted By TheSojourner

I'm heading down to the Lake this weekend (Lake...

I'm heading down to the Lake this weekend (Lake Cumberland in Burnside KY), but before I leave I'll try and post a few detailed pictures. Given the size of the Murray, and it's current state or...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-09, 09:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,021
Posted By TheSojourner

Trike info please- Sun and Murray trikes bought for $100

I just bought two trikes of the local CL for $100. That's $100 for BOTH!! :thumb:
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/1126044333.html

Well I think it was a good deal anyhow. So now I have two...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-09, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,029
Posted By TheSojourner

Quick update- I am about 90% finished with the...

Quick update- I am about 90% finished with the rebuild. Some nice Shimano RSX 700c wheels w/7sp cassette (steel rear traignle makes cold-setting the spacing cake), A Sora STI for the left side, a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-14-09, 11:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,639
Posted By TheSojourner

6 in the first position appears to denote 1986....

6 in the first position appears to denote 1986. There have been a couple of Raleighs posted with seiral numbers in similar arrangements and they appear to all conform to this dating format. I know my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-09, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By TheSojourner

With what I've been ablle to cobble together, the...

With what I've been ablle to cobble together, the 3 in the first position of the serial would denote your bike was manufactured in 1983. As to what the rest of the letters and numbers mean- I haven't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-09, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By TheSojourner

I recently picked up a ladies Raleigh Record for...

I recently picked up a ladies Raleigh Record for my wife with a similarly formed serial number. I found your post while trying to find a serial number decoder for these mid-80's bikes. My wife's...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-23-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 558,730
Posted By TheSojourner

I need a 20T track cog, a cheap set of track...

I need a 20T track cog, a cheap set of track cranks, and a 30T or 32T chainwheel. All of this is for my hardcourt polo bike :)
Forum: Living Car Free
12-23-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,050
Posted By TheSojourner

Not sure what your wife is in school for, but...

Not sure what your wife is in school for, but I've lived in Louisville and I currently live in Cincinnati. Louisville was way more bike friendly that Cincy, but Cincy has a larger job market. If you...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
12-23-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
Posted By TheSojourner

Bike hauler? One bike towing another

Hi all.

I've got my commuter bike built up and getting close to finishing my hardcourt polo bike. So I was thinking...

My polo bike will have a ridiculous fixed gear ratio that works out to...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-08, 02:17 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 38,018
Posted By TheSojourner

Wow! Found out about the strip from a post in the...

Wow! Found out about the strip from a post in the C&V forum. This strip is WONDERFUL and have had a great time reading through them today. Please keep up the excellent work, and I'll be sure to throw...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-08, 02:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,749
Posted By TheSojourner

Wow. :innocent: Feeling kind of silly that I...

Wow. :innocent: Feeling kind of silly that I didn't think of that.

THANKS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 469
Posted By TheSojourner

'81 Schwinn Traveler crankset question

I have an old Schwinn Traveler that I use for bike polo. It has the original cranks of it, which I believe are SR 5 bolt crankarms. Does anyone happen to know the BCD of these cranks? Found a 30T...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,749
Posted By TheSojourner

My '87 Raleigh Technium 440 has the cable routed...

My '87 Raleigh Technium 440 has the cable routed through the toptube. Seeing as how I'm about to replace all the cables and housing, it's a bit of a pain in the ass, but I kind of like the look, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,331
Posted By TheSojourner

Just checked out the Raleigh 2005 catalog and...

Just checked out the Raleigh 2005 catalog and didn't see any pics of people in it aside from the two vintage team photos in the beginning. What gives?

Admittedly these girls in this post aren't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 11:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,331
Posted By TheSojourner

Well count me hipster, but the red-head on an old...

Well count me hipster, but the red-head on an old Raleigh rang my bell!!!


Well maybe I'm a damn hipster?
1) Hardcourt bike polo -- check.
2) Old bikes fan -- check.
3) Have a fixie --...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,943
Posted By TheSojourner

Mavic 195 rims - tiire sizes?

Not sure how old these clincher rims are, but they are laced to a set of RSX hubs, so I'm guessing early 90's. Anyway, I put them onto my commuter bike in order to move from 27" to 700c. Had to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-08, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,752
Posted By TheSojourner

Most of that will clean up from my experience....

Most of that will clean up from my experience. Consider this Fastback as an example....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-08, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,752
Posted By TheSojourner

Worth? 70's Schwinn Fastback worth flipping?

http://images.craigslist.org/1f91361gb3k03oe3l88bq9497bd1c2cd2153d.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/1131281g93k83o63l48bq3b958cce8d7d1a37.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-08, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 124,835
Posted By TheSojourner

Anyone have some dual-pivot long reach brakes...

Anyone have some dual-pivot long reach brakes they'd like to get rid of? I have a perfectly good set of Shimano RSX brakes (silver, dual-pivot) that I'll trade you for them, or maybe something else...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,431
Views: 182,597
Posted By TheSojourner

I recently picked up an '87 Raleigh Technium 440...

I recently picked up an '87 Raleigh Technium 440 that I am updating with some extra components I have laying around. So I threw some Shimano STI "brifters" on there (the front an RX100 and for the...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
11-16-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 460,952
Posted By TheSojourner

I recently picked up an '87 Raleigh Technium 440...

I recently picked up an '87 Raleigh Technium 440 that I am updating with some extra components I have laying around. So I threw some Shimano STI "brifters" on there (the front an RX100 and for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By TheSojourner

Bingo. I bought the Technium 440 to be my daily...

Bingo. I bought the Technium 440 to be my daily commuter (into work, and to the gym at lunch). I had a bunch of spare bits laying around, so I swaped a few things out (I hate stem shifters). I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By TheSojourner

Yep, so it's the reach. I looked out on the...

Yep, so it's the reach. I looked out on the Tektro website and didn't see anything that listed itself as "long reach". Can you help me out with a model number?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 124,835
Posted By TheSojourner

I have a pretty good set of Shimano RSX brakes...

I have a pretty good set of Shimano RSX brakes (front and rear) that I'd like to trade for some similarly good *LONG REACH* brakes. Mine are dual pivot and in A-/B+ condition, just looking for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By TheSojourner

The bottom of the brake pad is just touching the...

The bottom of the brake pad is just touching the rim. So I'd say I have at least an extra 1/3" (8mm to 10mm).
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By TheSojourner

My brakes are too short! Trade?

I recently picked up an '87 Raleigh Technium 440 that I am updating with some extra components I have laying around. So I threw some Shimano STI "brifters" on there (the front an RX100 and for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,640
Posted By TheSojourner

I have only one "vintage" regret, if you could...

I have only one "vintage" regret, if you could ever call an early 80's Huffy vintage. I got a mustard yellow framed Huffy BMX-ish bike (I believe the sticker/model was MX32) for my 6th or 7th...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-13-08, 11:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,029
Posted By TheSojourner

WOOPS, I meant 35" or 35.5". I'm 6'2" so there's...

WOOPS, I meant 35" or 35.5". I'm 6'2" so there's no way I'd be this excited about a 30" SO bike... Good catch, the original post has been edited.

Now to find a nice set of blue panniers that'll...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-13-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,029
Posted By TheSojourner

Well I just confirmed the test ride and pickup...

Well I just confirmed the test ride and pickup for this Saturday at 1pm. Baring a problem with size (35" to 35.5" standover he says, so it should be about perfect), serious dents, or bad rust I'll...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 843
Posted By TheSojourner

I do plan on riding uphill, just in the nicer...

I do plan on riding uphill, just in the nicer months (late April through early October), and did some of that on an '81 Schwinn Traveler during the Summer. I'm thinking reflective slick/semi-slick...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-08, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 843
Posted By TheSojourner

Thanks all! I'll take it all in consideration and...

Thanks all! I'll take it all in consideration and try and make a somewhat educated purchase now. Do grooves add anything at all under wet conditions? I just keep looking at auto "aqua-channel" type...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-08, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By TheSojourner

Did that very thing this morning!

Did that very thing this morning!
Forum: Commuting
11-12-08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 843
Posted By TheSojourner

I'm wondering if I'll really need the studs...

I'm wondering if I'll really need the studs though. The entire commute is basically within downtown Cincinnati, and although our roads tend to suck, the snow crews are decent if and when we need them...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 843
Posted By TheSojourner

Tires- What 700s do you ride for Fall/Winter?

I'm picking up a mid-80's Raleigh Technium 440 to use a my commuter bike. I'll be riding about 7 miles into work on a mix of crappy city roads and sidewalks depending on lane width; about 85% of this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By TheSojourner

I was thinking about picking one up and refurbing...

I was thinking about picking one up and refurbing it for my Mom as an extra Xmas gift. My boys like to ride and "Mamaw" isn't up for a regular bike anymore (knees, hip, etc.). So the thought was that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-12-08, 09:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,029
Posted By TheSojourner

Thanks all for the comments. I bought the RSX...

Thanks all for the comments. I bought the RSX stuff for about $100 total and that included an RSX hub/Mavic rim wheelset (700cm) with 7sp cassette, clamp on RSX FDr, 7sp RSX RDr, RSX STI "brifters"...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-12-08, 07:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,029
Posted By TheSojourner

I've done some looking, but finding concrete info...

I've done some looking, but finding concrete info on the 440 seems to be difficult. I've seen it listed as a sports/tourer which would seem to fit since the headtube angle seems pretty relaxed giving...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,806
Posted By TheSojourner

I've always referred to them as pull-back bars,...

I've always referred to them as pull-back bars, but that might be bleed over from motorcycles.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-11-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,029
Posted By TheSojourner

HELP: Raleigh Technium 440?

I've got a line on a local Raleigh Technium 440. I had put a "WTB" post out on the local Craigslist looking for a late 70's through 90's Raleigh complete, for $75 or less. The owner of this bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 823
Posted By TheSojourner

I just done looking at the '76 catalogue... it is...

I just done looking at the '76 catalogue... it is NOT a 1976, or any early year for that matter. There's a lapse in the catalogues between 1978 and 1985, and I'm guessing it fits in there somewhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-08, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 823
Posted By TheSojourner

Ebay Raleigh Gran Sport

*PLEASE DON'T SWIPE THIS*

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370109410478&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

Is this '76 one of the earl/mid 70's frames in 531, or one of the stove...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-08, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By TheSojourner

He says it sold, oh well. Thanks anyway!!

He says it sold, oh well. Thanks anyway!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By TheSojourner

So do you think $50 is too much for an...

So do you think $50 is too much for an unidentified Raleigh from the mid-80's? After all, it'll cost me an hour's worth of drive time round trip to boot. I'm tempted to offer him $25 and see what he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 30,035
Posted By TheSojourner

Puch = "P-OOK", like spook with a P. At least so...

Puch = "P-OOK", like spook with a P. At least so my German teacher would lead me to believe. Then again she farts dust, so she probably left Germany before bicycles were invented. heheee
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,329
Posted By TheSojourner

I've alweays heard it pooh-zjoe. The first half...

I've alweays heard it pooh-zjoe. The first half is straight-forward, pooh like Winnie the Pooh. The second half is not quite plain old "joe", but with a little zja in it like Zha-Zha Gabor (the old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By TheSojourner

Judging by the decal script, I was guessing...

Judging by the decal script, I was guessing mid-80's too. Found an '85 online with the same block script.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-08, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By TheSojourner

Please help ID this Raleigh... difficulties

Hi all. Well I am now the proud owner of a 2003 Raleigh Competition which will be my pampered racer from this point on. That means I need to pick up another Raleigh road bike for a commuter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-08, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1,431
Views: 182,597
Posted By TheSojourner

HAVE: - 2002 Kona Scab DJ/urban nearly-complete...

HAVE:
- 2002 Kona Scab DJ/urban nearly-complete bike (PICTURE BELOW)
(black Kona Scab Cro-Mo frame, Kona Scab rigid fork, Kona DH bars, Kona Stem, Paul Melvin chain tensioner, KMC 1/8" chain,...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-08, 10:40 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,596
Posted By TheSojourner

My fault all, never intended for it to be quite...

My fault all, never intended for it to be quite this restrictive, and I've never heard of a recumbent commuter. That is pretty cool! :)

I was looking at it from a frame build-up perspective (grab...
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