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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 397,267
Posted By cooperryder

I was able to enjoy a 40 mile ride on my yellow...

I was able to enjoy a 40 mile ride on my yellow sunshine bike, a vintage Schwinn Cimarron, powder coated and re-furbished.

It's a terrific riding bike with nice fat 26" Continental Urban Contact...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 397,267
Posted By cooperryder

I bet your grandchild is going to love riding...

I bet your grandchild is going to love riding with his granddad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

A friend has been wanting to do a 'ride your age...

A friend has been wanting to do a 'ride your age '
ride. We planned it a couple months back and yesterday was the day.

Overall the weather was good with some extra effort needed when headed into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 397,267
Posted By cooperryder

How's it going upright bars riders? I...

How's it going upright bars riders?

I enjoyed a good ride yesterday on my refurbished 36 year old vintage Schwinn Cimarron.

I recommend these 26x2.20 Continental Contact Urban tires.

Roll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

10 more downtown Dallas pictures. ...

10 more downtown Dallas pictures.
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Thanksgiving Square, Downtown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

With rain forecast for part of the day yesterday...

With rain forecast for part of the day yesterday I decided to go ahead and ride taking a good rain jacket in case I got caught in it.

I took my own sunshine with me in the form of my bike, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

I enjoyed another ride this fine Sunday morning...

I enjoyed another ride this fine Sunday morning with my friend, both of us on Rivendell bikes, orange Sam Hillborne & blue Homer Hilson.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

Yes, these vintage Treks are great riding bikes. ...

Yes, these vintage Treks are great riding bikes.
I have 700 x 38 Gravel Kings on mine and it rolls ever so smoothly.

I'm located in the more northern part of Dallas County and it's relatively...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

Ten windy miles today. ...

Ten windy miles today.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

A friend and I got out for about a 2 hour ride in...

A friend and I got out for about a 2 hour ride in mid 70 temps on Saturday on our 1981 and 1982 Treks, his a 610, black, and mine a 614, red.
Before that we had a couple hours of wrenching under the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

Another terrific spring day in north Texas for...

Another terrific spring day in north Texas for riding.

I'm not sure what tree this is but it is loaded with these bright red berries.

Edit...
I just found out it is an American Holly tree.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,274
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,274
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,079,801
Posted By cooperryder

A friend and I stopped for a picture. ...

A friend and I stopped for a picture.
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This day's bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-21-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By cooperryder

For what's it's worth... I'm about to take...

For what's it's worth...

I'm about to take delivery of one of these frames in the dark blue with chrome lugs.

As I was looking for info online I saw this one for sale that seller stripped the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

Howdy zukahn1, Perhaps you meant to comment...

Howdy zukahn1,

Perhaps you meant to comment on a different pic?

I'm using a Velo Orange crankset and VO round rings on this bike.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

Another beautiful day in my area to be out riding...

Another beautiful day in my area to be out riding in mild temps and sunshine with low wind speeds.

Speaking of low speeds I think I got edged out at the tape by this guy.

Oh the embarrassment,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

Yes, Mobil as well as Magnolia in the history. ...

Yes, Mobil as well as Magnolia in the history.


Here's history link.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia_Hotel_(Dallas,_Texas)

I spent part of my career in a building across the street.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

A few more Tour de Dallas pics

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My drivetrain....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

We are having beautiful weather in the Dallas...

We are having beautiful weather in the Dallas area so I took advantage today and did what I call my Tour de Dallas 40 mile ride.

I ride from far north Dallas down to Southern Methodist University,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,549
Posted By cooperryder

Gitane is rolling.

I built up the Gitane after stripping off the bad paint and it's rolling very nicely.

From you guys helpful responses it's a Tour de France or Super Corsa model.

​​​​Of note is more lettering I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 397,267
Posted By cooperryder

That is a terrific looking bike. Bars I go...

That is a terrific looking bike.

Bars I go to often for my builds are the Sunlite North road. They come in a steel version for $25 or so and an aluminum alloy version for around $45.

They are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

I forgot to mention the zip ties are temporary as...

I forgot to mention the zip ties are temporary as I have 3 nice Campy clamps for the rear brake cable / housing
in my stash I need to find.

In my rush to start riding it I did not take the time...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-26-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 64,352
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you for the clarification. ...

Thank you for the clarification.


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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-26-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 64,352
Posted By cooperryder

That looks like it could be a Specialized 650b...

That looks like it could be a Specialized 650b Roll.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

I also have a newly built up bike, a 1971 or 72...

I also have a newly built up bike, a 1971 or 72 Gitane from what the Gitane knowledgeable folks tell me.

It is not in it's final configuration. I just wanted to get it going to see how I like it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

I always enjoy your 'Tour de London' pics. ...

I always enjoy your 'Tour de London' pics.

Thanks for sharing them.

Your grey bike looks to have pretty relaxed angles which I like on some of my bikes.

​​​​What bike is it?
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

What a beautiful picture!

What a beautiful picture!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,549
Posted By cooperryder

I started building up my Gitane and decided to...

I started building up my Gitane and decided to use a very nice all chrome Soma road fork I bought a year or two ago for another bike but didn't use.

I really need about a 215 mm steerer tube for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,549
Posted By cooperryder

Headset for this frame

Any recommendations for a headset to use for this frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,549
Posted By cooperryder

Thanks to everyone for your replies. I've...

Thanks to everyone for your replies.

I've got the paint mostly stripped off.

There are a few light rust spots, not bad though.

I think they will brush or sand off.

It does have chrome on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,549
Posted By cooperryder

Man! You guys rock! Thank you, thank you,...

Man!
You guys rock!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the great replies.

I did as suggested and brushed off that non-drive dropout and sure enough it's stamped Campagnolo along with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,549
Posted By cooperryder

I found some good info here. ...

I found some good info here.



http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1168065-road-test-bike-review-1970-gitane-tour-de-france-professional.html

This particular reply from
verktyg leads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,549
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you juvela, non-fixie, and markeologist for...

Thank you juvela, non-fixie, and markeologist for the helpful replies.

Could you clarify what the 'fish mouth' means and where on the frame I can see this?

I guess serial numbers were not added...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,549
Posted By cooperryder

More pictures: Please forgive if I duplicated...

More pictures:
Please forgive if I duplicated some pictures.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,549
Posted By cooperryder

Please Help Identify This French Frame

I'm needing help identifying this French frame.

It came to me 3 or 4 years back as pictured without a fork and has been hanging in my garage since.

I finally decided to try and get it going as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

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It was one of those perfect riding days in North Texas with light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 397,267
Posted By cooperryder

Your right, it's definitely not a mtb. It's more...

Your right, it's definitely not a mtb. It's more of a sport touring frame from the 1975 to 1980 era.

I did post it on the Bridgestone thread.

Even though I originally started this thread for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

10 miles today on my Austro Daimler Puch Vent...

10 miles today on my Austro Daimler Puch Vent Noir II.
I did get in 21 miles yesterday on my Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo but no pictures.

Here's one from today on the Vent Noir.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,324
Posted By cooperryder

Before and after on the Bridgestone Diamond

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 397,267
Posted By cooperryder

Before paint stripping on the above Bridgestone. ...

Before paint stripping on the above Bridgestone.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 397,267
Posted By cooperryder

I did it again.

Well,
I may need to search for don't acquire any more bikes 12 step program if there is such a thing.

About 10 days ago I saw this vintage Bridgestone for sale about 2 miles from me.

Best I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,324
Posted By cooperryder

Thank you curbtender and madpogue. Looking...

Thank you curbtender and madpogue.

Looking around on the link you provided I saw this 1972 catalog link which is interesting especially the description of die cast frames.

I think these 1972...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

It was a fantastic day weather wise in Dallas...

It was a fantastic day weather wise in Dallas yesterday topping out at about 69 degrees with light winds. This is quite a bit warmer than usual the weather folks said.

My wife and I took advantage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,599
Posted By cooperryder

Why not resurrect this thread once more since...

Why not resurrect this thread once more since it's only a bit under 4 years this time since last post?

I have the 1990 CB-O in black and like it.

Note: Mine is changed up a lot.
I don't think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,324
Posted By cooperryder

Yesterday I picked up this Bridgestone Diamond...

Yesterday I picked up this Bridgestone Diamond but haven't been able to find much on this particular model. I hadn't heard of a Diamond model before.

Perhaps it was not a USA offered model?

My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

Pic from 2 days ago. Warmer temps finally...

Pic from 2 days ago.
Warmer temps finally melted the ice on this previously frozen fountain shown on my last two posts so it's flowing again.

I hope to get out again today in 50 degree weather....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

I think it got up to mid 50's yesterday and I was...

I think it got up to mid 50's yesterday and I was thankful to get in a 15 mile ride on my Gary Fisher.

That same fountain had not thawed much if any in the warmer temps

Now another cold front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,057,613
Posted By cooperryder

I managed to get in a dozen miles yesterday when...

I managed to get in a dozen miles yesterday when the temp got up to 40.

This beautiful fountain was still completely frozen from three 12 to 25 degree days.
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