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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-12, 07:53 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,721
Posted By blueride2

1981 LT1000 rides great. Fenders and nitto front...

1981 LT1000 rides great. Fenders and nitto front rack. Alternate use with my homer hilsen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-12, 07:14 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,721
Posted By blueride2

Love my miyata 1000!

Love my miyata 1000!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-12, 07:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,530
Posted By blueride2

I've had good luck with Victoria latex tubes....

I've had good luck with Victoria latex tubes. Nice ride quality. Buy them on Ebay
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,721
Posted By blueride2

HELP ME! I've been kidnapped by the Miyata cult....

HELP ME! I've been kidnapped by the Miyata cult. My 1000267971
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-12, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By blueride2

Concerning Miyata serial numbers, I found this on...

Concerning Miyata serial numbers, I found this on the web;


I figured out all the serial numbers for Miyata Bicycles Made in Japan Since 1972, according with the first letter on the serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-12, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By blueride2

700c I believe.

700c I believe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By blueride2

Not sure frame is a miyata 1000LT as dropouts...

Not sure frame is a miyata 1000LT as dropouts don't have double eyelets. Need a Miyata expert.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-12, 05:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By blueride2

Of course, serial # TU 20476. According to Miyata...

Of course, serial # TU 20476. According to Miyata the first letter T indicates that the frame was made in 1991. BB shell is 68. Not sure what model Miyata it is. Thanks for your help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-12, 04:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By blueride2

Might be a Miyata 1000 LT touring frame, but I...

Might be a Miyata 1000 LT touring frame, but I think those have double eyelets on the dropouts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-12, 04:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By blueride2

Can anyone help identify this frame?

Need help identifying this restored frame. Anyone have any thoughts?252532

252533252534

252535


Thank you

I know the decals say Miyata, but not sure as the frame has been restored
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-12, 06:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,689
Posted By blueride2

Riding with others is a great way to improve your...

Riding with others is a great way to improve your cycling. My Achilles heel has always been hills, so once or twice a week I'll just do hill work. Ride up and down a nearby hill 5 or 6 times. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-12, 06:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,502
Posted By blueride2

I've been riding Harleys for 30 years, been...

I've been riding Harleys for 30 years, been cycling for a little less, and love doing both. If I had to give up one, I'd drop the Harley, no question about it. Not much exercise in twisting the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-12, 06:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By blueride2

I also have used swiss stop yellows on aluminum...

I also have used swiss stop yellows on aluminum rims and then switched back to carbon. Never noticed any shards of aluminum in the pads, but use a file and rough them up anyway to be on the safe side.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-12, 07:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,286
Posted By blueride2

Chocolate milk, scoop of chocolate ice cream,...

Chocolate milk, scoop of chocolate ice cream, package of instant breakfast, thrown in a blender. Delicious, but heavy on the calories. Do I care? No.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-12, 06:38 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,509
Posted By blueride2

I've been eyeing the outlaw too. 14 lbs for a...

I've been eyeing the outlaw too. 14 lbs for a fully built steel bike ain't bad. Just sold my waterford R33 purchased off Craigslist a while back. Frame was a tad small for me. Now thinking about...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-12, 06:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,677
Posted By blueride2

I have the dura ace c24's clinchers. I run them...

I have the dura ace c24's clinchers. I run them with latex tubes for a great ride. Fantastic hubs, lightweight rims, what's not to like? Chainreaction has great prices on them. Can't go wrong with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-12, 02:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 988
Posted By blueride2

Good to know..

Good to know..
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-12, 02:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 988
Posted By blueride2

Interesting...abuse of steroids would certainly...

Interesting...abuse of steroids would certainly lead to bone loss. Hopefully cycling 3-4 times a week doesn't negatively effect bone density.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-12, 03:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 988
Posted By blueride2

I'm a cyclist with osteoporosis and believe that...

I'm a cyclist with osteoporosis and believe that every rider should have a bone density scan. Don't find out the hard way. Although osteoporosis is mainly genetic, cycling certainly doesn't help and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-12, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By blueride2

Dura Ace 7900 Crankset with 7800 shifters and derailleurs?

Will a 7900 crankset work well with 7800 components? Do I need a 7900 chain?
Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-12, 05:25 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 13,671
Posted By blueride2

Dura-ace wheels and hubs. I own the 7850's;...

Dura-ace wheels and hubs. I own the 7850's; reasonably light, bombproof wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-11, 03:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,218
Posted By blueride2

I've been riding with the Aliante (regular one)...

I've been riding with the Aliante (regular one) for a few months now. Felt some pressure with the saddle level, then pointed the nose slightly down some and it helped. Looking to pickup a used Versus...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 8,053
Posted By blueride2

Sad story and all too common. The price we pay...

Sad story and all too common. The price we pay for alcoholism is enormous.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,423
Posted By blueride2

Less rolling resistance, better cornering is...

Less rolling resistance, better cornering is probably marketing hype. I like the tires and ride them primarily for flat protection. In thousands of mile, no flats.:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-11, 03:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By blueride2

Weird, I had the same feeling on a 50 mile ride...

Weird, I had the same feeling on a 50 mile ride yesterday, but I didn't stop much, fear of not geting started again. When my legs get really tired, I always think I have a flat.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-11, 03:28 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,898
Posted By blueride2

Carbon wheels are worth every penny of their...

Carbon wheels are worth every penny of their hefty price tag, but noboby pays full retail price for anything these days. Look at ebay for used sets, or better yet, Craigslist for every better deals....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 03:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,429
Posted By blueride2

Creatine Monohydrate is one of the few...

Creatine Monohydrate is one of the few supplements that actually works for endurance athletes. Numerous studies have concluded that it works.
Safe, inexpensive, its a no-brainer.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-11, 03:35 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,990
Posted By blueride2

When I'm drafting behind Angelina Jolie. :p

When I'm drafting behind Angelina Jolie. :p
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-11, 03:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,099
Posted By blueride2

Don't know about the mount, but this ebay seller...

Don't know about the mount, but this ebay seller has fantastic prices on the 500.


love-taiwan
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,622
Posted By blueride2

Hardly, my 2004 carbon Trek rides as well as the...

Hardly, my 2004 carbon Trek rides as well as the day I bought it. Unless you crash it, a carbon frame will last many,many years.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-11, 03:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,048
Posted By blueride2

http://www.vueltausa.com/vuelta-bicycle-wheels/vue...

http://www.vueltausa.com/vuelta-bicycle-wheels/vuelta-road-wheels/corsa-superlite-clincher.html

Road Bike Action did a review of these a while back, said they were a great value for the money.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-11, 05:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,769
Posted By blueride2

+1 Mine was a loose chainring bolt.

+1

Mine was a loose chainring bolt.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,842
Posted By blueride2

1/32 of an inch? Really. Seems way too...

1/32 of an inch? Really.

Seems way too close. I like a lot of daylight between the pads and rim.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-11, 03:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,123
Posted By blueride2

I buy all my cycling stuff on ebay. The savings...

I buy all my cycling stuff on ebay. The savings can't be beat. Even the "Buy it now" stuff is generally cheaper than anywhere else. I do support my local LBS on bikes thou. When I'm not sure of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 581
Posted By blueride2

Silicone spray the pedal surface every other ride.

Silicone spray the pedal surface every other ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-11, 06:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,674
Posted By blueride2

+1 Definitely, loss weight where it matters most

+1 Definitely, loss weight where it matters most
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-11, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,314
Posted By blueride2

I bet you do.:p

I bet you do.:p
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,465
Posted By blueride2

Definitely e-bay. Cheapest place around to...

Definitely e-bay.

Cheapest place around to shop for any of your cycling needs.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 816
Posted By blueride2

I had a pair of Shimano shoes that caused pain,...

I had a pair of Shimano shoes that caused pain, after 20 miles or so, my feet would swell. They were just too narrow for my feet.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-11, 05:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 816
Posted By blueride2

What kind of pedals do you use? I seemed to have...

What kind of pedals do you use? I seemed to have hot spots more when using SPD pedals. Problem, for the most part, eliminated when I switched to road pedals. Wider platform of support I guess.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By blueride2

Thanks for posting that link, very informative...

Thanks for posting that link, very informative stuff. Great website too.

I generally like compact bars, with a shallow drop, allows me to ride in the drops more, as my flexibility is not what it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-11, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,648
Posted By blueride2

I don't know about Fulcrum,I run Shimano tubeless...

I don't know about Fulcrum,I run Shimano tubeless wheels and the valves they provide don't have removable cores, which makes it a real pain to add sealant. The Hutchson tires fit very tightly on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-11, 04:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,845
Posted By blueride2

Picked up a prolight on ebay, great helmet,...

Picked up a prolight on ebay, great helmet, closest thing to not wearing a helmet at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-11, 08:21 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,751
Posted By blueride2

+1 Light helmets rock.Bought mine on ebay...

+1

Light helmets rock.Bought mine on ebay and love it, although I think the Limar Pro 104 is a tad lighter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,179
Posted By blueride2

My bike had a creak while pedaling, thought it...

My bike had a creak while pedaling, thought it was the bottom bracket, but turned out to be a loose bolt on the chainring. Go figure.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-11, 05:17 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,340
Posted By blueride2

My new Waterford R33, new to me, that is.Dura-ace...

My new Waterford R33, new to me, that is.Dura-ace all around.

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p368/blueride/DSC01928.jpg

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p368/blueride/DSC01929.jpg

I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 923
Posted By blueride2

Must of hit your $10,000 limit which then...

Must of hit your $10,000 limit which then requires "verification".
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-11, 07:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,817
Posted By blueride2

No spokeholes, no need for tape. I ran...

No spokeholes, no need for tape.

I ran tubeless in mine, for a while, before I sold them. Worked fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-11, 07:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,673
Posted By blueride2

+1 Reynolds Assaults, or Attacks, awesome wheels....

+1 Reynolds Assaults, or Attacks, awesome wheels. Bought mine on ebay, no regrets.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 07:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,691
Posted By blueride2

Hot pink:roflmao2: ...

Hot pink:roflmao2:

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p368/blueride/images.jpg
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