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Forum: Touring
02-13-12, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,301
Posted By bbllaakke

Here is a buttload of pictures of my trip from...

Here is a buttload of pictures of my trip from Detroit, MI to Conway, NH. Bike is a rebuilt/repainted Schwinn passage '86.

After hitching a ride across the Ambassador bridge, my brother and I are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-10, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By bbllaakke

My System six has a crack similar to that at the...

My System six has a crack similar to that at the carbon/aluminum bond. A rep looked at it and said it is more than likely cosmetic. The overlap of material is about 2 inches so I wouldn't worry about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-10, 12:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,338
Posted By bbllaakke

Yeah they suck, I've had two that have completely...

Yeah they suck, I've had two that have completely failed- they just spin.
Forum: Touring
05-24-10, 09:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

Hey guys, To add the front racks, I just drilled...

Hey guys, To add the front racks, I just drilled out the fork and added some braze-ons. They look sort of like a recessed brake nut, only they have no threading in them. They are simply there to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-10, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 684,837
Posted By bbllaakke

Ahh, I recently received a frame with a crack in...

Ahh, I recently received a frame with a crack in the same location that the seller failed to mention. It also lacked all parts. The seller is a jackass.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-10, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By bbllaakke

So then, would you all say this headset would...

So then, would you all say this headset would work?

FSA Orbit C-40

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/24/121_0460/fsa-orbit-c-40-headset-for-differential-headtube.html
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By bbllaakke

System Six Headset

So I just won a Cannondale System Six frame on ebay. It looks like I'll need to replace the headset. After doing some research, I've found that the upper race is 1 1/8, while the bottom is 1 1/2. Is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,543
Posted By bbllaakke

Touring dirt roads in Ann Arbor, MI ...

Touring dirt roads in Ann Arbor, MI

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e297/bbllaakke/Mobile%20Uploads/0330101858.jpg
Forum: Touring
03-31-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,301
Posted By bbllaakke

Old roads and the smell of horse manure.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e297/bbllaakke/Mobile%20Uploads/MMS_Resized_Pix-19.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-10, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,490
Posted By bbllaakke

silver spraypaint.

silver spraypaint.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-10, 10:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,668
Posted By bbllaakke

853 isnt really indestructible. It seems to dent...

853 isnt really indestructible. It seems to dent quite easily because the tubing is so thin
Forum: Touring
03-08-10, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,459
Posted By bbllaakke

I'd be worried mainly about the racelite...

I'd be worried mainly about the racelite wheelset. High tensioned paired spokes would be less than ideal for a heavy load.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,694
Posted By bbllaakke

So you're the one who snagged it. Hell of a deal....

So you're the one who snagged it. Hell of a deal.

Will you be going to the Saline show?
Forum: Touring
02-12-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By bbllaakke

Try putting some clear shellac on it. It will...

Try putting some clear shellac on it. It will endure much more.

It reminds me of "The Tape" from back in the day.

Looks good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,023
Posted By bbllaakke

Why repaint? The current paint looks great. ...

Why repaint? The current paint looks great.

I've seen that frame up on CL along with your other creations... Any luck selling the lime green one?:p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,225
Posted By bbllaakke

did you poop on it? It would probably look better...

did you poop on it? It would probably look better if you did.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,812
Posted By bbllaakke

It's a track bike (no brakes).

It's a track bike (no brakes).
Forum: Touring
02-08-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 646
Posted By bbllaakke

Don't be talked out of old bikes! The technology...

Don't be talked out of old bikes! The technology is not as useless as it sounds!

True, it may be harder to find replacement parts on tour, but the internet has a great selection of replacement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,548
Posted By bbllaakke

I'll take one.

I'll take one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,454
Posted By bbllaakke

'83 stumpjumper

'83 stumpjumper
Forum: Touring
02-01-10, 10:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,366
Posted By bbllaakke

Iceland 135527

Iceland
135527
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,283
Posted By bbllaakke

Is this the correct mounting hardware? 135094

Is this the correct mounting hardware?

135094
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-10, 12:07 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 18,521
Posted By bbllaakke

Terrible. I've had problems with the springs...

Terrible. I've had problems with the springs popping out during cyclocross races. I think I paid 80 bucks for the shorty 6's. Huge waste of money.
Forum: Touring
01-26-10, 10:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

I actually got it sprayed at an auto body shop....

I actually got it sprayed at an auto body shop. They charged me $30 for black, other colors would have been more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,283
Posted By bbllaakke

Thank you, they're SKS. They have the best...

Thank you, they're SKS. They have the best mounting system I've found on a plastic fender- a bit harder to adjust but stay in place better. I made the mudflap out of some Rubber base (what you would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-10, 09:37 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 18,521
Posted By bbllaakke

You gotta stretch it dued. I always have about a...

You gotta stretch it dued. I always have about a foot more than I need- 44cm bars I believe. I find the bigger problem to be the adhesive on the back. If you messed up and have to re-wrap a bit- it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-10, 09:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,283
Posted By bbllaakke

Old thread, I know. But, I recently acquired...

Old thread, I know.

But, I recently acquired a Schwinn Passage equipped with a Sachs Huret Duo-par Eco. Problem is, it was hanging on the bike with an axle nut cross-threaded onto an odd bolt....
Forum: Touring
01-25-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

Tape after 3 coats of shellac and...

Tape after 3 coats of shellac and twining.http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4304554411_cd2217da02_o.jpg
Forum: Touring
01-25-10, 10:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

Sure, they were both bargain buys. The rear are a...

Sure, they were both bargain buys. The rear are a pair of Eastpacks with a plastic internal frame. I got them on craigslist- I assume they aren't made any more. The fronts are old Nashbars; got em...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 10:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

Thanks rodar, it's an '86. Is that a custom...

Thanks rodar, it's an '86.

Is that a custom rack you've got there?

Nice choice on the SKS fenders. Ive found these to be of much higher quality in the mounting hardware; the design is much...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,249
Posted By bbllaakke

Cool, awesome conversion- I like the look of a...

Cool, awesome conversion- I like the look of a MTB with drop bars. I was tempted to do something similar with a Rock Hopper.

Was the frontier on of Schwinn's "homegrown" bikes?
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 09:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,249
Posted By bbllaakke

older shimanos. They have a a spring inside them ...

older shimanos. They have a a spring inside them so I have to tighten up a bolt to keep them from shifting for me. However I don't know if I assembled them correctly, they were apart when I found...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,249
Posted By bbllaakke

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4299299990_4f4...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4299299990_4f40945316_b.jpg

This thread influenced me to route the cables this way. I used SIS housing thinking it may make shifting smoother. They do feel a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,521
Posted By bbllaakke

Basso\\\ ...

Basso\\\

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4118263421_049a89111e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/4119033438_e6360df2e3_b.jpg
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

Thank you. Yes, shellac is partly for...

Thank you.

Yes, shellac is partly for weather proofing, and mainly for looks. Hopefully it will match the color of my seat.

The pedals are actually SR SP-250 pedals. They came with the bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,132,516
Posted By bbllaakke

Tape is soon to be shellacked. This is an '86...

Tape is soon to be shellacked. This is an '86 Schwinn Passage that was repainted because I had some brazing work to do.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4299301982_0bce1d570a_b.jpg


For an...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,301
Posted By bbllaakke

Sans tape and handlebar bag. ...

Sans tape and handlebar bag.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4299300810_fcfaae3263_b.jpg

For more images and the build process:
...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

Finished

The bar-tape will be shellacked.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4299301982_0bce1d570a_b.jpg

Loaded, pre tape
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4299300810_fcfaae3263_b.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,055
Posted By bbllaakke

My uncle has two hanging in his garage, one with...

My uncle has two hanging in his garage, one with a mix of sachs-huret/mavic, and one built up with campagnolo. One day, they'll be mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,107
Posted By bbllaakke

In these images it was just pieced together to be...

In these images it was just pieced together to be together, not to ride, or even look at. And yeah, the brake levers, not too sure about those either. I think this is the state he received the bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-10, 09:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,498
Posted By bbllaakke

This forum, by far, receives the least...

This forum, by far, receives the least intelligent questions of all other sub forums I browse. I'm constantly seeing new threads reminiscent of this one. I strongly advise those who ask questions...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-15-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,812
Posted By bbllaakke

You're right, I don't know why I said that. ...

You're right, I don't know why I said that.

Thanks a ton for the tips. I'm finding it very difficult to manipulate the brass, it has a mind of its own.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,107
Posted By bbllaakke

Late 30s Paramount with 3 speed conversion kit

Can't say I've seen too many of these around here.

I was working on this today, however I don't own it. It's my boss's. Paramounts are his thing and the older and stranger, for him, the better.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-15-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,812
Posted By bbllaakke

Low rider Braze-on question/ first time brazing

I recently picked up a Schwinn Passage frame off CL. It's a touring frame with most of the expected braze-ons. So that's great, but one of the rear rack braze-ons was busted off, and the fork doesn't...
Forum: Touring
01-15-10, 07:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

First attenmpt was semi-successful; In the sense...

First attenmpt was semi-successful; In the sense that the rear-rack braze on is attached firmly to the frame. However, due to my lack of experience, I clamped the rack boss to the frame too tightly....
Forum: Touring
01-14-10, 09:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

Yes, the most ambitious yet- hopefully I'll pull...

Yes, the most ambitious yet- hopefully I'll pull it off.:)

Here's an extra- Original Specs:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4274876903_eb83012850_o.jpg
Forum: Touring
01-14-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,367
Posted By bbllaakke

Schwinn Passage project (pic heavy)

I'll let the images do most of the speaking.

Here it is as I received it. Paint is pretty scratched up on the TT. Also rust at the bb shell and in other places so I'm going to repaint....
Forum: Touring
01-14-10, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,116
Posted By bbllaakke

Right on, I've been following your blog for a...

Right on, I've been following your blog for a while. It's excellent and I envy you guys.

I do have one question though- why do you choose to use skateboarding helmets? Those things have very...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-13-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,041
Posted By bbllaakke

Bah, the weight's not so bad that I would go an...

Bah, the weight's not so bad that I would go an reconstruct the thing. Keep in mind the studs are just sheet metal folded into a U shape. I don't think metal conduit would weigh less- I would need...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-11-10, 10:22 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 401,052
Posted By bbllaakke

Nope, Grosse Pointe. I make my way out to Ann...

Nope, Grosse Pointe. I make my way out to Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor Velo Club spring training races though. Assuming you're from AA- are you a racer?
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