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04-21-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 422
Posted By tjfastback66

RIGHT! - Stayed up last night until about...

RIGHT! -

Stayed up last night until about 1AM to break it down to the Frame and Fork. All components were snug but not super tight. Bottom Bracket was dry - but no pits heck no wear rings...
04-20-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 422
Posted By tjfastback66

I agree - XL Frame sizes are a bit less common -...

I agree - XL Frame sizes are a bit less common - but that is what I focus on due to my 6'2" height - they seem to fit me perfectly.
The example from today will have a complete tear down and rebuild...
04-20-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 422
Posted By tjfastback66

Plans - IDK yet :roflmao2::speedy: Just ride her...

Plans - IDK yet :roflmao2::speedy: Just ride her I guess! The ower said that this one was always stored inside and rarely ever ridden - it really looks like very little use. The seat MUST GO!
Yeah...
04-20-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 422
Posted By tjfastback66

WHAT are the CHANCES? 40 years Later Raleigh Prestige

Hello All,
Back in the day I worked at a LBS and had an opportunity to purchase a 1983 Raleigh Prestige GS from my employer for 10% over cost (about $450).
I have had it all these years - so about...
03-29-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,271
Posted By tjfastback66

NOPE - I am not sure :)

NOPE - I am not sure :)
03-05-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 200,953
Posted By tjfastback66

I got this Suntour Cyclone off of my '78 Raleigh...

I got this Suntour Cyclone off of my '78 Raleigh Super Course a few years ago. The "pin" was missing - so I shelved it at the time.
Doing some research I found the needed part in eBay so I gave it a...
03-05-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,663
Posted By tjfastback66

Impressive Eye candy - let me know if you run out...

Impressive Eye candy - let me know if you run out of storage space. I have room for a few..
03-03-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By tjfastback66

FYI -...

FYI -...
03-02-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,344
Posted By tjfastback66

'78 ...

'78

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03-02-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,965
Posted By tjfastback66

RAT RIDE - '78 Raleigh Super Course ...

RAT RIDE - '78 Raleigh Super Course

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02-26-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,106,031
Posted By tjfastback66

Okay if you must know! This is an OEM FOMOCO...

Okay if you must know!
This is an OEM FOMOCO 4100 Original 4 barrel carburetor rebuilt to 1965 specifications for my 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback.
Yes - very excited to install !...
02-25-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,126,144
Posted By tjfastback66

Just got done with an upgrade to the '92...

Just got done with an upgrade to the '92 Specialized Hard Rock. No more straight bars. Parts bin tall stem and upright bars to ease the back and neck.
Forty Five degrees and sunny skies today in...
02-24-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,271
Posted By tjfastback66

Here is an example that my 85 year old Dad bought...

Here is an example that my 85 year old Dad bought new back in the 1980's. He left it behind at the Condo we bought from him a few years ago. Since I have very little tools (at our vacation home),...
02-23-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,604
Posted By tjfastback66

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Okay it is still FEBRUARY, RIGHT?
I forgot my latest Craig's find...
1980 ZEBRAKENKO Wind that I...
02-10-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,604
Posted By tjfastback66

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1983 CILO with Vitus frame and Reynolds tubing - nice ride in Sunny Florida. ...
02-03-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By tjfastback66

Yeah - I have to admit that the choice of YELLOW...

Yeah - I have to admit that the choice of YELLOW was a good fit for this bike of yours.
Love the Superbe Crank!
I sold this one to myself in 1983 while working at a LBS in St. Cloud MN.
Still have...
01-30-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,448
Posted By tjfastback66

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Another great ride for the last two weeks in SF Florida!
01-08-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,703
Posted By tjfastback66

This post caught my attention - you see I bought...

This post caught my attention - you see I bought this Specialized Hard Rock in 1992. Now some 30 years later this is the only bike that I will ride in the cold snowy winter here in Minnesota. So I...
01-04-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 71,462
Posted By tjfastback66

Nothing even remotely high end here - but one...

Nothing even remotely high end here - but one that I found unique...

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12-30-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,789
Posted By tjfastback66

Almost forgot the Zebrakenko 1980 ...

Almost forgot the Zebrakenko 1980
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Isuwata 022 Frame & Fork
12-29-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,648,325
Posted By tjfastback66

This looks like a small frame Schwinn High...

This looks like a small frame Schwinn High Sierra!
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/bik/d/saint-paul-mens-schwinn-mountain-bike/7700235649.html
12-29-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,789
Posted By tjfastback66

Craig's seems to have dried up as of late .. All...

Craig's seems to have dried up as of late .. All of these were found on Craigs https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/raleigh_bbe45c794a979b409b4c9db5b0dae2981ac4f205.jpg...
12-29-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,081,455
Posted By tjfastback66

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... Is someone missing their chain?
12-26-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,492
Posted By tjfastback66

From our Daughter... ...

From our Daughter...

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12-19-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,163
Posted By tjfastback66

Nice Bike! Love the color, well done!

Nice Bike! Love the color, well done!
12-17-23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,163
Posted By tjfastback66

Mine are 700C Rims made by Aria (Presta valve)...

Mine are 700C Rims made by Aria (Presta valve) and Sunshine Hubs - they made products for Suntour.
12-15-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,163
Posted By tjfastback66

I would like to agree with you on this but -...

I would like to agree with you on this but - winter in Minnesota is not much fun for riding any bike. Hopefully we will have an early spring! This will be a budget ride as it came with new tires and...
12-10-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,163
Posted By tjfastback66

I wish that there was some Zebrakenko product...

I wish that there was some Zebrakenko product catalogs to reference - Seems to me that the geometry of the "Wind" model looks like a Touring variety - not racing.
I am reading that this brand of...
12-06-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,141,868
Posted By tjfastback66

...... If you like Campy ...

...... If you like Campy

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12-05-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,990
Posted By tjfastback66

Oh - I forgot about this one! Ross Professional...

Oh - I forgot about this one!
Ross Professional - not sure of the year - parts donner still got the frame and fork....
12-05-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,163
Posted By tjfastback66

GOT ANY PICS? I feel that the real score...

GOT ANY PICS?

I feel that the real score here is the quality of the frame build.I really did not know much about ISHIWATA but the more I researched:

The material [022] is virtually identical to...
12-03-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,163
Posted By tjfastback66

Sugino but just noticed 165 length?

Sugino but just noticed 165 length?
12-03-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,163
Posted By tjfastback66

Here I go again! Okay the HEAD BADGE sold me on...

Here I go again!
Okay the HEAD BADGE sold me on this one. Looks like this is a 1980 Zebrakenko Wind. Serial number 7 80 M DnK2919
I needed a winter project anyway - right? Everything looks to be...
12-02-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,990
Posted By tjfastback66

1987 Schwinn High Sierra "BLACK CHROME" as found...

1987 Schwinn High Sierra "BLACK CHROME" as found and bought it from the original owner....
11-28-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By tjfastback66

Yeah that looks like a match - thank you!!

Yeah that looks like a match - thank you!!
11-28-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By tjfastback66

Head Badge I.D. please

I came across this bike for sale locally but I don't recognize the head badge.
Would someone out there be able to identify this for me please?
...
11-06-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 34,402
Posted By tjfastback66

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1983 Raleigh Prestige Grand Sport - Yes! I am the original owner trying to...
10-31-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,083
Posted By tjfastback66

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1983 Raleigh Prestige Grand Sport New in Box while working for a...
10-31-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,448
Posted By tjfastback66

My Florida ride - (without any significant tools)...

My Florida ride - (without any significant tools)
I just got done as this was the week of leaks! Long story short this Cilo was a pester for the rear tire not wanting to keep inflated...
10-22-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,645
Posted By tjfastback66

Forever Bikes? Yeah I got a few nothing high...

Forever Bikes? Yeah I got a few nothing high end...

1978 Raleigh Super Course
1981 Univega Specialissima
1983 Raleigh Prestige Grand Sport
1983 Raleigh Competition
1987 Schwinn High Sierra
10-20-23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,422
Posted By tjfastback66

Preparing for Winter! New storage location in...

Preparing for Winter!
New storage location in our Studio - these bikes will not see the pavement until spring 2024 - sadly...
...
10-20-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,422
Posted By tjfastback66

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All original 1983 Raleigh Prestige Grand Sport
10-20-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By tjfastback66

I really had not thought about your question -...

I really had not thought about your question - and it is a good one!
I would like to get into a bit longer rides next year - but also split it up with most of them. Not really a fan of riding in the...
10-20-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By tjfastback66

Really the bike is untouched since I bought it -...

Really the bike is untouched since I bought it - All that I did over the years is ride it :backpedal: The Decals and the Paint - are in need of repair. Back when I was newly married we moved to...
10-19-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By tjfastback66

1983 Raleigh Prestige Grand Sport - Restore?

Hey Fello Bike Forum members,
So - Okay - I bought this Raleigh Pestige Grand Sport back in the day while working for a local bike shop in Sunny St. Cloud Minnesota.
The purchase price was +10%...
10-18-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,802
Posted By tjfastback66

I found a time capsule 1981 Schwinn LeTour at a...

I found a time capsule 1981 Schwinn LeTour at a flee market for $15.00 and cleaned it up. I bought the SAME BIKE back in 1981 with my High School graduation money but sold it a few years later. The...
10-18-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,639
Posted By tjfastback66

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1981 Univega Specialissima - restored. Craig's find 10 miles...
10-18-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 622,513
Posted By tjfastback66

Entering Fall - temps are getting lower - THIS IS...

Entering Fall - temps are getting lower - THIS IS MY GOTO RIDE - not looking forward to winter months....
08-12-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 763
Posted By tjfastback66

I found a picture of My original Le Tour ! ...

I found a picture of My original Le Tour !

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Not a very good photo but I had...
08-12-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 763
Posted By tjfastback66

Yes $15.00 - cash! the original MSRP was...

Yes $15.00 - cash!
the original MSRP was $249.95 if I recall correctly.
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