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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By hihik

For what it's worth couple of weeks earlier the...

For what it's worth couple of weeks earlier the sale was better, those pedals (and some others) were $20....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 875,019
Posted By hihik

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 34,488
Posted By hihik

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,117
Posted By hihik

I'm in the South Shore, mid-way between Boston...

I'm in the South Shore, mid-way between Boston and Providence.
I know right.. 200K in this weather is brutal. I'm thinking to sign up for the 4/1 100K ride though. Longest I've done was 50 miles. So...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,117
Posted By hihik

this is a great tip! thank you so much!

this is a great tip! thank you so much!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,117
Posted By hihik

Have you? It's practically dead, I've been...

Have you? It's practically dead, I've been checking it for years in hopes of finding something...


Funny you should mention him - I just learned about him today and been watching his interviews...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,117
Posted By hihik

Really bummed about lack of C&V rides in MA/RI

So many awesome sounding casual rides in CA and North-West but nothing like that in the North-East. Maybe I’m just not aware, clue me in?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,220
Posted By hihik

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,220
Posted By hihik

Specialized Rockhopper 1998

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-22, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,100
Posted By hihik

Can't that particular issue be solved by...

Can't that particular issue be solved by re-spacing the axle or replacing with a new, longer one? The frame spacing isn't an issue - it's steel, I can cold-set it if need be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,100
Posted By hihik

Can't this be solved by re-spacing the axle? I'm...

Can't this be solved by re-spacing the axle? I'm seeing videos of people not having to dish the wheel after an upgrade - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPUV48z6Qrs. That's what is confusing me -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-22, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,100
Posted By hihik

From seven-speed freewheel to nine-speed freewheel

I have a set of 9-speed components - deraileurs, shifters, chain - and a wheelset with a 7-speed freewheel. I want to build a bike using the 9-speed components and the aforementioned wheelset by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,220
Posted By hihik

Newly acquired: ...

Newly acquired:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/f626804a_629d_4fa8_9db0_2c4a1597fe78_1e0562c065eb1014002165aacec49b37c35a4928.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By hihik

Try this...

Try this https://duckduckgo.com/?q=suntour+power+shifter+diagram&t=brave&iax=images&ia=images
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,958
Posted By hihik

How much was it and how long did it take?

How much was it and how long did it take?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 41,759
Posted By hihik

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/3b9d1c34_e81b_4310_bf34_4a3be6cc5049_3165b0c2fbad5ec365fa27374c50268c52428ad4.jpeg
Silver Franc basking in the golden hour sun
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 810
Posted By hihik

Thanks everyone! Helpful _and_ educational as...

Thanks everyone! Helpful _and_ educational as usual. This is a complete bike I found on the street - it certainly doesn’t have a sentimental value to me and I already have more bikes than I really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 810
Posted By hihik

Mountain track actually, not sure what’s the...

Mountain track actually, not sure what’s the difference among it and Single and Antelopes from that era..


Seriously?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 810
Posted By hihik

Trek 820 I found on the street :)

Trek 820 I found on the street :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 810
Posted By hihik

Double checking - this frame is a total bust and to be trashed, right?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 524
Posted By hihik

Looks like it, going for the black ones from the...

Looks like it, going for the black ones from the same seller. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 524
Posted By hihik

That's a bit "rich", the shape also doesn't look...

That's a bit "rich", the shape also doesn't look quite right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 524
Posted By hihik

I've seen pictures, mentions that they don't fit...

I've seen pictures, mentions that they don't fit very well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 524
Posted By hihik

Which hoods will fit my brakes (photo inside)?

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Levers say “Compe” but the body shape is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,502
Posted By hihik

New tires and broke them in with my longest ride...

New tires and broke them in with my longest ride to date - 20 miles in 1 hour.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,220
Posted By hihik

Does 1995 qualify? Univega 701 Before...

Does 1995 qualify? Univega 701

Before...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,025
Posted By hihik

Refurbished!

Done for now. It is not pretty but at least it rides now… well, rode… I blew up the chain during the test-drive :) Was hoping to get away with the old one but I guess it’s a hint to get a new chain....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,595
Posted By hihik

Here’s my Father’s Day gift - a buffalo hide...

Here’s my Father’s Day gift - a buffalo hide sprung saddle by CDHPOWER (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QSZZYR8). Haven’t tried it out yet and never had a Brooks to compare it to but I’ll give it a shot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,940
Posted By hihik

If I bring another bike home I’m afraid I will be...

If I bring another bike home I’m afraid I will be declared mentally unfit by my wife :D I don’t really need another bike, I don’t even want one at this point. I have to finish restoring the mountain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,940
Posted By hihik

Don’t have it … yet Yeah, I think so too,...

Don’t have it … yet


Yeah, I think so too, but I have to pace myself or I will get burnt out with this hobby. I do enjoy cleaning rusty parts so much. Very zen.

Funny - immediately after I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,940
Posted By hihik

I’m wondering to what degree of disassembly...

I’m wondering to what degree of disassembly should I take it - take everything off or clean it in place. The shifter doesn’t work for sure but the rear hub has an access point for internal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 06:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,940
Posted By hihik

What?! Was I supposed to just leave it on the...

What?! Was I supposed to just leave it on the curb?? Bike number 3 in as many months :(

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By hihik

Disconnected. I think I found an alternative...

Disconnected.

I think I found an alternative by CDHPOWER (https://smile.amazon.com/CDHPOWER-Bicycle-Cycling-Saddle-Leather/dp/B07QSZZYR8). Helping wife with the Father's Day gift ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By hihik

Anybody purchase a Persons saddle recently?

The very classic and vintage looking Permaco site (http://permaco.com/en-us/dept_7.html) doesn't let me checkout. Am I correct to assume that the site is dead?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-11-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,025
Posted By hihik

Thanks for chiming in! I actually have a...

Thanks for chiming in!

I actually have a question - the spring in one of the shifters has slipped out, while I look for a good troubleshooting video or even schematic, can you recommend an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,253
Posted By hihik

My humble (the bike, not me, I'm bragging to...

My humble (the bike, not me, I'm bragging to anyone who will listen) Silver Dollar or perhaps it should be Silver Franc? :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,268
Posted By hihik

I can’t see the bends but a past collision is...

I can’t see the bends but a past collision is definitely possible.

Thanks for the fit suggestions, I will try them out. I assume the french stem and seatpost diameters are not “standard” and only...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-21, 04:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,025
Posted By hihik

For closure: I went for it as a project bike....

For closure: I went for it as a project bike. Need to research the components. More photos:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-21, 04:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,268
Posted By hihik

Finally!

Folks, I present to you the “Silver Dollar”:

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...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-21, 05:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,025
Posted By hihik

Thanks! I’m indeed asking about the provenance of...

Thanks! I’m indeed asking about the provenance of the model line. About this specific bike I will, of course, have to go and see.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,025
Posted By hihik

Hilarious

The listing doesn't have much information - needs a new seat and chain, below is the only photo:
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,025
Posted By hihik

What can you tell about Univega Aluminum 7xx?

Have a chance to pick it up for not much but it needs work. Wondering if it’s worth sinking time into. Thanks!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,268
Posted By hihik

Roger! That’s what I did. Progress: Bartape...

Roger! That’s what I did.

Progress: Bartape wrapped, pedals and seat installed. Tires mounted. Tried to even the tension of spokes on the rear wheel and completely pretzelled it - quite comical....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,268
Posted By hihik

That’s what I got! They are pretty high up on the...

That’s what I got! They are pretty high up on the tube, close to where I’d have to install the the clamp - I’m wondering if the cable will rub coming out of the shifters and making a downward bend to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,268
Posted By hihik

Decent progress today: Got the wheels...

Decent progress today:

Got the wheels somewhat true and round. Not perfect by any stretch. I will probably have to take it to LBS to dial it down. So, the wheels are shaping up:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,268
Posted By hihik

Good news and bad: Replaced spokes and...

Good news and bad:

Replaced spokes and installed freewheel.

Frame appears to be bent

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,231
Posted By hihik

Freewheel was fully disassembled and...

Freewheel was fully disassembled and cleaned/repacked.


I'll double-check.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,231
Posted By hihik

Cut off the nut to liberate the cone. Ordered a...

Cut off the nut to liberate the cone. Ordered a new axle as the threads were messed up on the old one. In hindsight, the best solution (in my case) would have been pushing out the axle after removing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,231
Posted By hihik

I will try this, else I’m just thinking to take...

I will try this, else I’m just thinking to take the sawzall to it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-21, 07:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,231
Posted By hihik

No, that’s not it. Here’s what I think I’m...

No, that’s not it. Here’s what I think I’m supposed to be doing: unscrew both cone and lock nut up to the stuck nut, that should ensure that the lock nut has no axle thread left to screw down on,...
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