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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By Murray Missile

I clearly have NO willpower whatsoever.......

So other than a Rossi badly in need of a lot of TLC what the heck did I buy? Mid 80's? I'll give it this, it's fairly light but I think the fork may be slightly bent....... :innocent: Frame is fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,566
Posted By Murray Missile

Had a pretty decent day in the garage, Dave is...

Had a pretty decent day in the garage, Dave is staring to look like a bicycle again. Headset rebuilt; fork back in; brake calipers disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and mounted with new shoes;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 470
Posted By Murray Missile

I have a 1990 Interval, one of my favorite rides...

I have a 1990 Interval, one of my favorite rides in fact, but IIRC it was already a Taiwan built bike. Lugged Champion No.2 frame and fork, great ride but I had to replace the uni-crown fork because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,566
Posted By Murray Missile

Got a lot done today, crankset disassembled,...

Got a lot done today, crankset disassembled, crank and chainwheels cleaned and clearcoated to delay rusting again and small parts soaking in vinegar overnight. Frame and fork cleaned of the heavy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 761
Posted By Murray Missile

I am so sorry to hear that, we had some nice...

I am so sorry to hear that, we had some nice exchanges over the years. We had another thing in common besides bikes, my actual name is Glenn. He will be missed by those who knew him here as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,430
Posted By Murray Missile

One down, a few dozen to go....... went to a good...

One down, a few dozen to go....... went to a good home. A young couple with vintage VooDoo MTB's that were in the market for a hybrid. I built this up from a frame I got off Ebay UK, it was a UK only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,090,921
Posted By Murray Missile

I've posted it on just about every other thread I...

I've posted it on just about every other thread I could, no reason to skip this one LOL. 1987 Raleigh Technium with Shimano RSX 3X7.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 608
Posted By Murray Missile

Does "the Pig" count? Can't say that moniker...

Does "the Pig" count? Can't say that moniker really fits it now though. I built it from a frameset about 3 weeks ago, mostly from parts I had on hand that were purchased for other projects and never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Murray Missile

I won't disagree but I have had some success on...

I won't disagree but I have had some success on making them work acceptably well. The quality of lever they are attached will effect their performance. Most of them were mounted on cheaper levers but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 22,322
Views: 4,637,953
Posted By Murray Missile

I had the misfortune to have agreed to work on a...

I had the misfortune to have agreed to work on a couple of those for a neighbor during the pandemic. Two zeroes is right...... however $0.06 would be the correct arrangement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 22,322
Views: 4,637,953
Posted By Murray Missile

Dream big......

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By Murray Missile

It's out, see my last post.;)

It's out, see my last post.;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,566
Posted By Murray Missile

Dave has not been abandoned, just been trying to...

Dave has not been abandoned, just been trying to knock out some low hanging fruit. Hoping to get some cleaning done on it this weekend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By Murray Missile

Well, I missed by a couple days. Day 3 and the...

Well, I missed by a couple days. Day 3 and the seat post is out! :D Has some small dings in it from my vice but they'll clean up to where they'll be hardly noticeable, it will never be a show piece...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By Murray Missile

I fell off the wagon..... again. This Kuwahara...

I fell off the wagon..... again. This Kuwahara Cutlass is a parts donor, I picked it up a couple days ago. I mainly wanted the crankset. 4130 Chrome Moly with lots of rack mounts.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By Murray Missile

What appeared to be heavy corrosion on the...

What appeared to be heavy corrosion on the crankset and RD turned out to be dried white lithium grease so that's one for the win column. Wheels will clean up "OK", another plus, but still destined...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 169
Posted By Murray Missile

The Supreme usually came with stem mounted...

The Supreme usually came with stem mounted shifters but otherwise was very similar to your old Royale. I've owned both and I think you'll find they ride pretty much the same. I converted my Supreme...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By Murray Missile

It's home and it is a "Cutlass" according to the...

It's home and it is a "Cutlass" according to the script on the top tube. Rougher than it looked in the ad picture but still well worth the purchase price in parts. The frame and fork are straight and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By Murray Missile

That's what I thought at first with the drillium...

That's what I thought at first with the drillium triple and the fender and rack tabs on the fork ends and rear dropouts but it lacks the cantilever brakes I've seen on all the Caravans I've found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By Murray Missile

It's going to be a couple more days before I get...

It's going to be a couple more days before I get my hands on it now. I was hoping to get some idea what it was ahead of time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By Murray Missile

Can anyone ID this Kuwahara?

I'm supposed to pick this up tomorrow after work but haven't been able to determine what year or model it is. It's strictly a donor for a frame my size and if any of you in Western IL or Eastern IA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 484
Posted By Murray Missile

Rebranded 1960's Sears branded Murray, similar to...

Rebranded 1960's Sears branded Murray, similar to a Murray Missile. :D
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 77,086
Posted By Murray Missile

Finally done after years of hanging in the...

Finally done after years of hanging in the rafters.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,772
Posted By Murray Missile

Before: ...

Before:

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After:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By Murray Missile

Finally got this one put together after having...

Finally got this one put together after having the frameset hanging in the rafters for several years. Kind of thrown together, mostly with what I had on hand as much as possible because I'm in "N-1"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,643
Posted By Murray Missile

Here's the proof, bar tape doesn't look terrible...

Here's the proof, bar tape doesn't look terrible but I got all done and realized I wrapped both sides the same directionn from the ends of the bars to the levers...... :bang:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 612
Posted By Murray Missile

Bike is done... and for sale, it rides nice but...

Bike is done... and for sale, it rides nice but no better than any of my others, it's a bit on the small side and I'm in N-X mode so it goes. Just thought I'd post a pic of the finished product,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,643
Posted By Murray Missile

It...... is......ALIVE!!!! The Technium is...

It...... is......ALIVE!!!!

The Technium is officially a bicycle again and it rides pretty nicely but it's not a keeper. No pics yet because I haven't wrapped the bars and it could be awhile...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-30-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By Murray Missile

Got in a longer ride today, like the tires but...

Got in a longer ride today, like the tires but the bike was just "ok". Decent ride but no better than some of my others and a touch too small for me. Since I'm in "N- as many as possible mode" it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By Murray Missile

Found that out the hardway on the '67 Varsity...

Found that out the hardway on the '67 Varsity dump rescue. :eek: The paint isn't any too tough either.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-30-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By Murray Missile

They're 29 X 2.0 Flat Guards, I bought them for...

They're 29 X 2.0 Flat Guards, I bought them for another build but neglected to double check the distance between the chain stays at the very front and they wouldn't fit after I got them mounted....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,430
Posted By Murray Missile

Well, gave one away today, this one is going to...

Well, gave one away today, this one is going to my Daughter-In-Law and yes, she is fairly tall. Had it on Marketplace for 2 weeks with zero views.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,400
Posted By Murray Missile

Just finished this non-C&V build. It's a NOS 2014...

Just finished this non-C&V build. It's a NOS 2014 VooDoo Marasa hybrid frame I bought from the UK built as a 1X9. The initial test ride felt good but not sure if it's a keeper yet. Pretty sure it's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-29-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By Murray Missile

Latest build.

I bought a Voo Doo Marasa frameset from the UK and just finished building it as a 1X9. Chainwheel is a 44t with a 11-36t casstte. Just took the first test ride about an hour ago and whle it felt good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,009
Posted By Murray Missile

Mini Gitane anyone?

Saw this on Marketplace, priced a bit high (IMHO) but definitely cool of you had a vintage Gitane and young children that liked to ride with you. My first bicycle was a red 20" diamond frame Western...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,566
Posted By Murray Missile

Bottom bracket pieces are here, many thanks again...

Bottom bracket pieces are here, many thanks again @Deal4Fuji ! Paint cleanup hasn't gone as planned, evidently all those years in the weather has softened the paint and even light rubbing with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 22,322
Views: 4,637,953
Posted By Murray Missile

This is DEERE country and some DEERE items are...

This is DEERE country and some DEERE items are highly sought after but the bikes aren't one of them. They're more common than Schwinn Varsities but even so there's always that ONE guy........
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,430
Posted By Murray Missile

Yep, that's it in a nut shell. That's how I was...

Yep, that's it in a nut shell. That's how I was raised, my parents both went through the Great Depression and they didn't throw things away when they got broken or were wearing out they fixed them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15,447
Views: 4,068,887
Posted By Murray Missile

I think you can be given a pass on this one! Good...

I think you can be given a pass on this one! Good save. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,430
Posted By Murray Missile

It has me, a bike I had tried to buy a couple...

It has me, a bike I had tried to buy a couple years ago was just relisted at only $5 more than what I had originally offered him, he had listed it as "make offer". I made what I thought was a fair...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 612
Posted By Murray Missile

I bet it will work even better once I pull the...

I bet it will work even better once I pull the hanger extension out LOL, that hit me this morning that I forgot to pull it off. I have an emergency job (Grandson's Marin) on the stand right now or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 612
Posted By Murray Missile

11-36t cassette is on and works like a dream on...

11-36t cassette is on and works like a dream on the stand. Still have some other things to do on it before I can take it for a test ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 04:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 612
Posted By Murray Missile

Longer chain made zero difference in...

Longer chain made zero difference in shifting...... as anticipated. Cassette is currently in USPS limbo. :notamused:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,643
Posted By Murray Missile

Uh oh...... Having bought this as a frame I...

Uh oh...... Having bought this as a frame I didn't think about that. :twitchy: Houston. We may have a problem......

I'll check as soon as I get home. My only hope is with the tall frame I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,643
Posted By Murray Missile

'86 and '87 Techniums ran the cable down the...

'86 and '87 Techniums ran the cable down the right side, '88 and later ran it down the left side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,566
Posted By Murray Missile

Yeah, Big Bird tips the scales on the high side...

Yeah, Big Bird tips the scales on the high side of 45 Lbs. :eek: Great for getting back in shape after being out of the saddle too long though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,643
Posted By Murray Missile

Correct FD is finally here, had to give it a good...

Correct FD is finally here, had to give it a good cleaning, it was pretty grungy. RD cleaned and lubed as well. Had to put headset bearings back in to soak, that gunk isn't going without a fight....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,566
Posted By Murray Missile

Nice. Sadly around here Varsities don't sell, too...

Nice. Sadly around here Varsities don't sell, too many nice ones survived out of the millions they sold. Everybody had one and almost everyone still does. They were indestructible! Two things will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,092
Posted By Murray Missile

My vote is "C", none of the above. Not sure where...

My vote is "C", none of the above. Not sure where you are but with the current state of the bike market 50/60 bucks will get you some solid complete "mechanic specials" if you exercise some patience....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,566
Posted By Murray Missile

I didn't mean for you to go to so much trouble...

I didn't mean for you to go to so much trouble but I appreciate it. Now I have to do the same thing at this end. :D
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