Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: fivefootnine
Showing results 1 to 30 of 30
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-18, 09:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,801
Posted By fivefootnine

Poc Octal all the way... best heilmutt I've had...

Poc Octal all the way... best heilmutt I've had so far.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,449
Posted By fivefootnine

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1008x709/912miyata_4fb757327b90c1b08a7f9e897ca230742b83efb3.jpg
This is more of an Kijiji find if anything else. 1984 Miata nine-twelve. Perfect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,217
Posted By fivefootnine

My work in progress build. 1990 Eddy Merckx built...

My work in progress build. 1990 Eddy Merckx built with 531, in Iridescent Pink - Magenta. Full Suntour Superbe group, Nitto bars & stem. Pic is a couple weeks old, further along now, now have the...
Forum: Want To Buy
04-09-18, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,643
Posted By fivefootnine

Not a Sprint, but I have a Superbe in very nice...

Not a Sprint, but I have a Superbe in very nice condition. PM me if that turns your crank... LOL... GET IT!!! CRANK!!! HA!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By fivefootnine

This bike is also on eBay.

This bike is also on eBay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-18, 11:18 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,575
Posted By fivefootnine

BB the Westie ...

BB the Westie

https://i.imgur.com/y5ewnkrl.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-18, 11:14 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,800
Posted By fivefootnine

My work in progress 1989/1991 Merckx Corsa....

My work in progress 1989/1991 Merckx Corsa. Dressed up in Suntour Superbe. Colour is original... pink / magenta pearl.

https://i.imgur.com/Whgavx8l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/yun6mwtl.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,422
Posted By fivefootnine

Hey Ghrumpy - thanks for the note. I just want to...

Hey Ghrumpy - thanks for the note. I just want to touch the frame up. I don't have the stomach to refinish it, and its not all that bad. Totally understand about the paint colours. I work in graphic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-18, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,422
Posted By fivefootnine

Paint codes for vintage Eddy Merckx

Hello everyone - Just bought a Eddy Merckx Corsa frame and wanted to know if any of you fine folks have ever come across paint codes for these vintage Merckx bikes. Mine is a Pink (better description...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-18, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,140
Posted By fivefootnine

Pink Eddy Merckx Corsa frame.

Pink Eddy Merckx Corsa frame.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-07-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,459
Posted By fivefootnine

When I was a kid I went outside to play. I tore...

When I was a kid I went outside to play. I tore BIKES apart and made new one's!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-07-18, 02:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,914
Posted By fivefootnine

Replace it every three years... don't be...

Replace it every three years... don't be cheapskate. You'll wish you did when your thrown off your bike and are hurling head first into a parked car / hydrant / park bench / fence / small iron...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-18, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,882
Posted By fivefootnine

I only snapped one... on my 4th outting with...

I only snapped one... on my 4th outting with them. Fixed it and then got rid of them. Stupid thing was I sold my Zipp 404's and got these thinking the DT's would be more resilient. Eventually got a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-18, 09:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,882
Posted By fivefootnine

I'd say do it, but do not expect it to last. I...

I'd say do it, but do not expect it to last. I had a set of these stupid things. They are great until a spoke brakes. I have NEVER snapped a spoke ever.. Until these. You will eventually notice that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-18, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,278
Posted By fivefootnine

Thanks Dave Mayer - worked like a charm!

Thanks Dave Mayer - worked like a charm!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,918
Posted By fivefootnine

LOL... you guys can sure talk about everything...

LOL... you guys can sure talk about everything but the question asked...

In Toronto, Wheels of Bloor. They are mainly a Cervelo dealer but the head mechanic is an older Italian gentleman who is...
Forum: For Sale
01-17-18, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,568
Posted By fivefootnine

BTW - great seller - recommended

BTW - great seller - recommended
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-18, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,278
Posted By fivefootnine

^ Thanks Dave - sorry, I must have missed your...

^ Thanks Dave - sorry, I must have missed your post. Will try it tomorrow!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By fivefootnine

speedevil - the Superbe FD's shift doubles only....

speedevil - the Superbe FD's shift doubles only. If you google SheldonBrown you can access some of the old Suntour brochures and this will give you more info to what FD's you could use if you wanted...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-18, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,278
Posted By fivefootnine

OK! Sorry for the delay in posting, far too...

OK!

Sorry for the delay in posting, far too many restrictions & rules...

Here are the images...

https://i.imgur.com/YRz6NO5l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/hUKhaUpl.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-18, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,140
Posted By fivefootnine

Nos suntour ap 2 chain!

Nos suntour ap 2 chain!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-11-18, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,318
Posted By fivefootnine

Having snapped my right Achilles twice, all I can...

Having snapped my right Achilles twice, all I can say is listen to your body. If it hurts, STOP! You do not want the pain, you do not want to be in a cast for 3 months and you do not want to be off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-18, 05:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,278
Posted By fivefootnine

Looks like I’m not allowed to post links until I...

Looks like I’m not allowed to post links until I hit 10 posts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,278
Posted By fivefootnine

Thanks to everyone who chimed in so far! ...

Thanks to everyone who chimed in so far!

Vintage Cyclist - thats kinda what I'm looking to do! In your hot link, there is a post by Miamijim (the one with photo's) I can get to photo 6,7,8 --...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-18, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,278
Posted By fivefootnine

Suntour Superbe Rear Hub Cleaning Problem

I'm thinking this is going to be one of those stupid questions...

So bought an really nice 80's wheel set on ebay for my retro road bike build. Cleaned & greased the front, no issues.

Proceeded...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-04-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 20,398
Posted By fivefootnine

I'm on a stairmaster for 20 minutes every lunch...

I'm on a stairmaster for 20 minutes every lunch hour Mon-Thurs. Come Sat & Sun., I try to get on the bike even if its a little ride (which seems to be more the norm). Winter in Toronto, sucks so in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-04-18, 12:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,166
Posted By fivefootnine

AH! Read the title and the first thing I...

AH!

Read the title and the first thing I thought was... For sure its your bike! Go buy another one, this time give the Visa a real workout!


One of the age old rules...

N+1
Forum: For Sale
01-03-18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,568
Posted By fivefootnine

Can you please quote me on shipping for the seat...

Can you please quote me on shipping for the seat post - my postal is M9A3T4 - could be interested in the stem & bars as well... if its easier, you can MP me on eBay, my stage name there is @...
Forum: For Sale
01-03-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,428
Posted By fivefootnine

Where are you located (city) El Flaco?

Where are you located (city) El Flaco?
Forum: Introductions
07-20-12, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By fivefootnine

a newb from toronto

Hey everyone,

For a winter project last year, my son and I built him a pretty solid BMX. When I was his age, I was always tearing down and building up bikes – thought it be a great way to get him...
Showing results 1 to 30 of 30


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.