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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 413
Posted By madpogue

Question for those who use FBM -- do they...

Question for those who use FBM -- do they prohibit (or block) links in ads you create? I fully intend to go to my grave never having gone to fakebook, but I'm flipping a bike for a friend who has FB....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-16-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 211
Posted By madpogue

Looks like a 1984. definitely was originally a...

Looks like a 1984. definitely was originally a 27"-er. My '89 isn't my fastest or lightest roadie, but it's still a fun ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,863
Posted By madpogue

Yes, the donor brake should have a cable housing...

Yes, the donor brake should have a cable housing going directly into the adjuster, exactly the same way as you have it on the front. The stop that's attached via the seat binder is part of the old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,477
Posted By madpogue

like the dark gray Sante hoods, I can't keep the...

like the dark gray Sante hoods, I can't keep the lighter ones from looking icky/dingy to save my life.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 312
Posted By madpogue

Silly me, I would have just put a twist-tie...

Silly me, I would have just put a twist-tie through the adjuster and the arm.....

Batavus and Bridgestone Kabuki have got to be the GOATs in the headbadge department.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 871,863
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Those "cross" Schwinns were great. They...

^^^^^ Those "cross" Schwinns were great. They never felt "sedate" like so many hybrids. My CrossCut feels at home pretty-much everywhere I take it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 371
Posted By madpogue

HAHA "LookOut" is our favorite nickname for...

HAHA "LookOut" is our favorite nickname for Microsoft Outlook....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 371
Posted By madpogue

According to the 1995 (a little older than the OP...

According to the 1995 (a little older than the OP bike) catalog, it's entry level. Hi-Ten frame, Lee Chi brakes, etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,482
Posted By madpogue

Late to the party, but... Propylene is the...

Late to the party, but... Propylene is the animal-safe antifreeze. As for disposal, at least here in Wisconsin, most any auto service shop will take it and dispose of it as they would with anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 621
Posted By madpogue

Just like "The World War" (before they had to say...

Just like "The World War" (before they had to say "First")......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9,054
Views: 3,117,827
Posted By madpogue

That "unique hue" constitutes the better part of...

That "unique hue" constitutes the better part of this bike's value. It's obviously original, and likely much more rare than the dark green/olive, which was the other option that year. Certainly its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,394
Posted By madpogue

So many come to mind: * Stumpy/Hopper (see...

So many come to mind:
* Stumpy/Hopper (see above)
* Schwinn Sierra / High Sierra / Impact Pro
* Trek 8/9 series higher end (850/950 and above)
* Univega Alpina
* Diamond Back Apex/Axis
* Ross...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,088
Posted By madpogue

Coupla Rosses 1) '80s Mt. Hood. ...

Coupla Rosses
1) '80s Mt. Hood.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/rossmthood1200_54cf899a818398b759e39061629231440a03a494.jpg
As bought - since replaced tires, fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,891
Posted By madpogue

I bought my Ricoh in '73; it was the most...

I bought my Ricoh in '73; it was the most affordable SLR with a shutter that went to 1/1000 second. Bulletproof, optics were okay, Copal shutter was nuts-on accurate. Ricoh, Fuji (hmmm), Canon,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 470
Posted By madpogue

Any chance you could scan/post the Ironman (p.28)...

Any chance you could scan/post the Ironman (p.28) and Trek (p.137) articles?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 764
Posted By madpogue

If I'm envisioning this tool and its usage...

If I'm envisioning this tool and its usage correctly, seems to me one could substitue an appropriate size socket and washer.

Oh, and more on topic -- is freewheel relative position really relevant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 462
Posted By madpogue

Looks to me like the arm would hit the chainstay,...

Looks to me like the arm would hit the chainstay, or at least come to within a couple coats of paint distance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,116,339
Posted By madpogue

One of the last USA-made (not lugged): ...

One of the last USA-made (not lugged):

https://bid.hansenauctiongroup.com/ui/auctions/117551/15167673

#1812 • Trek 730 Bicycle (CA)
High bid $3

10% bid premium, one-day local pickup. Bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,307
Posted By madpogue

My money's on "Bust".

My money's on "Bust".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 854
Posted By madpogue

I wanna know what that celeste Queen was up to...

I wanna know what that celeste Queen was up to last night, that got her that crack in her base.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 329
Posted By madpogue

I wouldn't call a 6-speed Helicomatic "rare";...

I wouldn't call a 6-speed Helicomatic "rare"; actually, all the Helicos I've come across except 1 (a 5-speed) have been 6-speed. The Treks all had Sedisport chains as mentioned. I replaced the worn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 329
Posted By madpogue

I wouldn't call a 6-speed Helicomatic "rare";...

I wouldn't call a 6-speed Helicomatic "rare"; actually, all the Helicos I've come across except 1 (a 5-speed) have been 6-speed. The Treks all had Sedisport chains as mentioned. I replaced the worn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 671,795
Posted By madpogue

"Kid......."

"Kid......."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,307
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Spent much of my youth not far from the...

^^^^^ Spent much of my youth not far from the Rouge, either in Dearborn or in Westland. Never knew about the fire. Back then there were no ped bridges over the river. Winter 1974-ish, I tried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 497
Posted By madpogue

I'm surprised the L-bends of conventional spokes...

I'm surprised the L-bends of conventional spokes work in such thick flanges.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,058
Posted By madpogue

If I recall, Brave calls their ad / malware...

If I recall, Brave calls their ad / malware blocker "Shields Up". Look for a shield icon up near the top of the browser window somewhere. I think you can turn it on/off per site.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By madpogue

Wow that wheelbase, spans two ZIP codes....

Wow that wheelbase, spans two ZIP codes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,337
Posted By madpogue

Good to see Neil Young working to get back into...

Good to see Neil Young working to get back into shape.

Oh wait......

"Before rebushing the lower grunnion banjos....."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,477
Posted By madpogue

Repo? You don't wanna look in there.... ...

Repo? You don't wanna look in there....

https://y.yarn.co/f861a60c-221a-4312-91e0-9d76dce2801a_screenshot.jpg

Oh, wait......
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 760
Posted By madpogue

Sigh - grail bike in my size.....

Sigh - grail bike in my size.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 587
Posted By madpogue

This should be the feature photo in any...

This should be the feature photo in any encyclopedia or dictionary entry on the word "Steampunk".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,307
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^^ NSFW alert (please to notify next...

^^^^^^ NSFW alert (please to notify next time.....)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 577
Posted By madpogue

What's the serial number on the frame? What...

What's the serial number on the frame? What markings, if any, are on the steerer tube?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,307
Posted By madpogue

Just look at those julienne fries! (But...

Just look at those julienne fries!

(But wait, there's more....)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By madpogue

The catch is, a lot of the headsets that use race...

The catch is, a lot of the headsets that use race locking mechanisms like this, and the jagged-tooth style, do not have flats on the threaded race for the preferred two-spanner approach as described...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By madpogue

Seems to me the spacer is drilled all the way...

Seems to me the spacer is drilled all the way around in order to accommodate the pin in the threaded race no matter what angle/position it's in when it's properly loaded. And the spacer then ties...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22,322
Views: 4,638,212
Posted By madpogue

All the parts not removed are those that require...

All the parts not removed are those that require bike-specific tools (BB tool, headset cup popper, chain tool
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 22,322
Views: 4,638,212
Posted By madpogue

^^^^ Dude is a disgrace to both the OBS...

^^^^ Dude is a disgrace to both the OBS Powerstroke Diesel community and the C&V bike community
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,588
Posted By madpogue

Far as I know, Keo is compatible with neither...

Far as I know, Keo is compatible with neither Delta nor SPD-SL.

But now.... I might be... mistaken.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,652
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Soon as they finish with the work on the...

^^^^^ Soon as they finish with the work on the "grassy knoll", you'll be able to spot it from the air.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,546,570
Posted By madpogue

NB: Page 8 (Le Mans) is absent from the 1987 PDF.

NB: Page 8 (Le Mans) is absent from the 1987 PDF.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By madpogue

Discount Ironman.....

Discount Ironman.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 607
Posted By madpogue

Illinois? No doubt he's still registered to...

Illinois? No doubt he's still registered to vote......

(Runs away B4 the P&R cops get here.....)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9,054
Views: 3,117,827
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^^^ Squirt - the ultimate C&V soda...

^^^^^^^ Squirt - the ultimate C&V soda choice......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,116,339
Posted By madpogue

Granted, the 400 was a "middling" model, but...

Granted, the 400 was a "middling" model, but still a quasi-screamin' deal on a lugged fastback that looks mostly original. Just down the road from its birthplace. Too small for me, and would not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,116,339
Posted By madpogue

Why do I feel compelled to go there and draw a...

Why do I feel compelled to go there and draw a chalk outline around the bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 671,795
Posted By madpogue

Frame looks larger than 20.5" to my untrained...

Frame looks larger than 20.5" to my untrained eye. Serial number look-up on vintage-trek.com might shed some light.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 607
Posted By madpogue

Talk about a weight weenie..... And of...

Talk about a weight weenie.....

And of course, the bike has suicide shifters.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,050
Posted By madpogue

https://waterfordbikes.com/fv/schwinn-catalog-scan...

https://waterfordbikes.com/fv/schwinn-catalog-scans/ also remains.

And of course there's https://web.archive.org/web/20230926163229/http://bikecatalogs.org/SCHWINN/index.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 314
Posted By madpogue

"Hold my beer, while I....."

"Hold my beer, while I....."
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