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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,879
Posted By MykGrant

Funny, I wish... I purchased this bike last...

Funny, I wish...
I purchased this bike last Saturday and met the seller at the ferry buildging in SF. After the purchase I stopped by the Fort Point store for a dog and a beer. There was nobody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,879
Posted By MykGrant

OK, now for the details. I've been reading posts...

OK, now for the details. I've been reading posts and I hope you can help me I.D. my new purchase.

RHS seat post says 1.L
LHS seat post says 9578
No sticker on the LHS that says Campione del...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,879
Posted By MykGrant

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Introductions
03-10-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By MykGrant

The stable

Here is the stable. Her royal highness, Bella will be coming to live with me tomorrow at about 10:30. Not excited or anything......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,879
Posted By MykGrant

Picking this up tomorow am

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1982 in Black stored inside with no scatches, dirt or...
Forum: Introductions
03-10-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By MykGrant

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Here you go.
Forum: Introductions
03-09-23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By MykGrant

Have my 10 legit posts in so I can post pics!

This is big deal. I can post pics now...LOL.

I used to ride a Schwinn Varsity in Jr. High. Guessing it was a 1970-ish bike new. Yellow with black tape and I used it to death and really enjoyed it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,159
Posted By MykGrant

Beautiful bike. I can already tell that my wife...

Beautiful bike. I can already tell that my wife is going to hate you guys...LOL.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,159
Posted By MykGrant

OK, so spacing is a gear ratio thing. My road...

OK, so spacing is a gear ratio thing. My road bike is a Shimano 23-11 and it's an 11 speed, so the spacing is very close to 1? It's set up for a sprinter. 120 or 130 seems huge. I guess I still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,134,081
Posted By MykGrant

Trek 8700 Vintage MTB

Nowt that I have my first 10 posts in, here is my vintage MTB
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Trek 8700...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,159
Posted By MykGrant

Thank you for that! I was thinking that I'd get...

Thank you for that! I was thinking that I'd get flamed for even the suggestion of a retro-mod.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,159
Posted By MykGrant

All I can say is WOW!

All I can say is WOW!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,159
Posted By MykGrant

Sorry for being a Newbie but how does the rear...

Sorry for being a Newbie but how does the rear spacing affect the ride quality? (I'm assuming that's what you mean?) I'm currently riding a Specialized Ruby. It's considered an endurance bike so more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,159
Posted By MykGrant

Words of wisdom for sure. I can't really see...

Words of wisdom for sure.

I can't really see myself riding a bright, flashy color. Both of my bikes (so far) are CF and flat black.

Years ago, someone interviewed Enzo Ferrari and they asked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,134,081
Posted By MykGrant

Thanks Korina. I just thought I was a poor...

Thanks Korina. I just thought I was a poor rider...LOL. I'll look it up on YouTube and see what I can do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,159
Posted By MykGrant

You guys are amazing!! I'm a new cyclist...

You guys are amazing!!

I'm a new cyclist (started during the pandemic) and I'm hooked. I have my roadie and my MTB but now thinking of buying a vintage roadie.
I found two that I like:
1. a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 16,271
Posted By MykGrant

My road bike has Di2 and I absolutely love it!...

My road bike has Di2 and I absolutely love it! I'd like to convert my MTB over too.

However.... I must be a gadget guy since I also have rear facing radar and love that also. Currently, my Gamin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,134,081
Posted By MykGrant

Sounds like a gravel bike promotion if I've ever...

Sounds like a gravel bike promotion if I've ever heard of one.

I run an 3X on my MTB and have thought of converting to a 1X. If I don't time my downshift well I tend to throw a chain off the front...
Forum: Northern California
02-26-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,959
Posted By MykGrant

The forecast yesterday (Sat the 25th) said rain...

The forecast yesterday (Sat the 25th) said rain in the morning and at night but a nice break during the day. I didn't want to take my road bike out but the MTB would be perfect....made to get dirty....
Forum: Northern California
02-14-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 839
Views: 131,851
Posted By MykGrant

Newbie here, sorry

Hi, I'm Mike.

I've had a dirt bike in my garage since the age of 9. Grew up in the San Diego area and did a lot of riding in the east county, deserts and baja growing up. Moved to Norcal in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,134,081
Posted By MykGrant

Mid 90's Trek 8700 Carbon Composite hardtail....

Mid 90's Trek 8700 Carbon Composite hardtail. Phil hubs, zoom tube. Not sure what else. Once I give it a proper wash, lube and air it up I can post pics. Was so dusty that I just hit it with a hose.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-13-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,994
Posted By MykGrant

Mid 90's Trek 8700 Carbon Composite

I have a vintage Trek 8700 hard tail MTB. Carbon composite frame that is pretty light. Phil hubs that have very little rolling resistance. Been in the garage for years but all the parts are there. I...
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