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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 04:00 AM
Replies: 3,378
Views: 388,050
Posted By jjames1452

My Buddy Snowy

Our beloved Snowy went over the Rainbow Bridge and is now playing with his friends. 🌈 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By jjames1452

2nd ride on the Motobecane!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,049
Posted By jjames1452

Schwinn Varsity

Back in the mid-1980's my brother rode TOSRV on a blue Varsity. He had no issues. I rode it on my custom built (by me) Schwinn Traveler with a Suntour drive including sealed bearing hubs laced to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,371
Posted By jjames1452

Kona Kapu - lugged frame

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 61,190
Posted By jjames1452

Just Finished

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By jjames1452

Because the N hit N+1 again, I have not mentioned...

Because the N hit N+1 again, I have not mentioned it to her. She knew about it, because the bike shop called when we were in the car together and I had the phone on speaker.
I am not keeping this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By jjames1452

Shakedown

Short Shakedown trip!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-23, 04:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By jjames1452

Sorry

Sorry, I forgot the trifles and tiramisu.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By jjames1452

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By jjames1452

Motobecane

I am so glad this is a good bike. I cannot wait to try it out tomorrow. If it fits well I can switch out the wheels and replace the saddle with a Brooks Cambium.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By jjames1452

Motobecane

I haven't posted forever! Over the last couple of years we have fixed up and sold our old house and built another...a ranch for us old folks.
I haven't ridden much in two years, but am looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,183
Posted By jjames1452

Beauty

Beauty for sure!!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-04-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,540
Posted By jjames1452

Univega

That would be a cool addition!!!
I'm 6 foot. It sounds like it would fit well.

Sadly I am I. Ohio.

Best of luck.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-09-21, 04:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,515
Posted By jjames1452

620

I believe it is 84 or 85.
I would need to go to my storage unit and check.

For whatever reason I tried to corner the market on mid 80's grey 58 cm trek's. I have 4 or 5 of them.

Thank you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 39,171
Posted By jjames1452

Forging knives

My wife bought a forge for my last birthday. So ive been spending money on steel, propane, handle material and tools.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,822
Posted By jjames1452

Suntour ARx

Suntour ARx.....my favorite vintage derailleur set!!!

Awesome!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 19,317
Posted By jjames1452

2 Speed kickback on a C&V Lotus Eclair.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 19,710
Posted By jjames1452

Because I am Vintage!!!

I enjoy riding the bikes of my mid 20's.
I love the Centurion Ironman bikes, and the Schwinn's I sold and repaired. I still am blessed to have a 531 bike from that era that I built, even laced the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,703
Posted By jjames1452

I Do!!!!

And absolutely love it!

Lotus Eclair converted to a 2-speed kickback gravel bike. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-11-20, 04:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,728
Posted By jjames1452

????

Every time I look at it I am tempted. At the end of the day, just too many bikes. I'm 😥.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-15-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,169
Posted By jjames1452

It looks like enough to equip three C&V...

It looks like enough to equip three C&V bikes....Nice!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 35,047
Posted By jjames1452

Kona Kapu

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-23-20, 06:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,765
Posted By jjames1452

it's yours if found and it. TimmyT passed.

it's yours if found and it. TimmyT passed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-20, 09:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,718
Posted By jjames1452

Super Sport

Very Nice!!!
Shimano 600 components!
BioPace!
enjoy!!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-29-20, 04:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,353
Posted By jjames1452

Best of luck

If I had a mixte that would fit your needs I'd send it to your LBS.
Praying you fund a great ride and can keep riding!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 04:49 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 11,504
Posted By jjames1452

Bio Pace

How about Bio Pace chain rings?

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If you look closely, you see the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By jjames1452

Jigs

That is the production line you are seeing.
step 2 - powder paint

Step 1 pour the jigs
2 paint
3 bake
4 eyes
5 tie the tail.

I fish creeks and small rivers in Dayton Ohio for smallmouth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By jjames1452

Tempo backup

Tempo is too tall.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-20, 07:49 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,369
Posted By jjames1452

Schwinn Tempo

Schwinn Tempo's.

Super smooth quick ride!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-04-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By jjames1452

Priceless

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My Father in Law's delivery bike panel proudly displayed in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,394
Posted By jjames1452

Kona Kapu

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Kona Kapu
853 Steel
Cool lugs
9 speed Ultegra
and a Bio Pace crank
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,394
Posted By jjames1452

Rule #1

Don't tell your wife or significant other how many or what it cost!!😄😄😄😄😄
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-27-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,748
Posted By jjames1452

Bio Pace

It's got a Bio Pace crank. If no bends or dents, it's worth $150!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,597
Posted By jjames1452

I use my Camelback, and carry the pump there. It...

I use my Camelback, and carry the pump there. It did not seem like you were keen on that idea.
This way, one water bottle on the frame serves as the emergency water.

I also like the idea of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-26-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By jjames1452

Schwinn Delivery

Yes. That is the bike I Googled.

He said the bike cost $60 back then.
He paid $2 per week from his paper route for 30 weeks.

Evidently his paper manager bought the bike for him and let him...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,247
Posted By jjames1452

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

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Kona Kapu (with lugs, not tig welded)
Kona Kapu. The older, lugged...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-29-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,205
Posted By jjames1452

Whoops!

Should have been in sales section.

Apologies.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 51,172
Posted By jjames1452

Maddie (now 14)

My buddy.

Unfortunately she does not accompany me on bike rides. I bought a pull behind kid carrier for her, but she would have none of it. We take walks together.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,348
Posted By jjames1452

Gunnar

I just finished the first non-shakedown ride. Dayton to Xenia and back. What a fast, responsive AND comfortable bike!!

I've owned some racing style bikes over the years. I get rid of them...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-19-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 599
Posted By jjames1452

Xx

Rrmoved
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,348
Posted By jjames1452

Gunnar - Modern Classic?

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Steel Gunnar with Ritchey Carbon Fork. 11 speed 105 group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 199,832
Posted By jjames1452

Kona Kapu (lugged)

Kona Kapu.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-20, 05:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,010
Posted By jjames1452

I have a friend that I met through bike forums...

I have a friend that I met through bike forums that works in Cincinnati every year. I lend him a bike for the 3-4 weeks he is there. He took a liking to my Trek 720.

I respect the Continental....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,824
Posted By jjames1452

Gravel Bike

That would make a truly righteous gravel bike! It's my size. What is the threading?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-12-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,535
Posted By jjames1452

Saddle Bags

Love them!!

They are larger than the Brooks I use.
But not so large as to be distracting.
The Brooks can fit only tire tools, a spare tube, and precious little else.

Very Nice!!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-05-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 78,632
Posted By jjames1452

All City Spacehorse

All City Spacehorse

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I love this bike!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-19, 05:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,618
Posted By jjames1452

Lotus Franken Gravel Winter Bike

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I got the Lotus Eclair converted, to a winter/gravel bike, out yesterday. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-19, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,153
Posted By jjames1452

Helmets

Just a note.

I was in a bike accident this Sunday.
MUP. I moved to accommodate a walker with a dog, I give dogs on leash and kids a wide berth. My wheel got caught in the expansion joint in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-13-14, 06:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,938
Posted By jjames1452

Tempos are great bikes, I have two, currently,...

Tempos are great bikes, I have two, currently, and a spare frame.
I sold a mint 23" to someone in Cincinnati this past summer for $200. This was a dead stock, barely ridden model.
Agreed with the...
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