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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,595
Posted By awc380

What's the deal with those disc brakes????

What's the deal with those disc brakes????
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By awc380

Bike part supplier - for the Canadian-based C&Vers

It seems like there's a number of great online bike parts/accessories stores based in the US, but what are the Canadian members here using?
When I look up shipping from US-based sites, it's too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-10, 10:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,371
Posted By awc380

Hey does anyone know where I can buy a complete...

Hey does anyone know where I can buy a complete DA 25th anniversary gruppo?
Does anyone on here know any sellers?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-10, 02:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,030
Posted By awc380

So on these 100+ road rides you guys do....doing...

So on these 100+ road rides you guys do....doing lots of sharp cornering on them all the time, I'm guessing?
Not much straight ahead sections or anything?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-10, 08:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,838
Posted By awc380

Hahhaaaaaa...well met.

Hahhaaaaaa...well met.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By awc380

I use a grease gun with a needle-type (dunno what...

I use a grease gun with a needle-type (dunno what it's actually called) end.
Works fine for me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-09, 08:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,412
Posted By awc380

Finally, a web site that talks about bikes.

Finally, a web site that talks about bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,782
Posted By awc380

That desk looks mighty fine though.

That desk looks mighty fine though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-09, 06:31 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 31,633
Posted By awc380

Too bad about how 'wriggly' our steel bikes are,...

Too bad about how 'wriggly' our steel bikes are, though...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-09, 06:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,617
Posted By awc380

What, are we on a 'what's a real touring bike'...

What, are we on a 'what's a real touring bike' digression now? Christ...

Come on, guys...
Forum: Touring
12-07-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By awc380

Yeah...real profound, guys.

Yeah...real profound, guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 12,301
Posted By awc380

Christ, who the hell cares? Buy whatever you...

Christ, who the hell cares?
Buy whatever you want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,679
Posted By awc380

I love how people who start these threads never...

I love how people who start these threads never start by posting a picture themselves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-09, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 885
Posted By awc380

They used rod brakes in '72?

They used rod brakes in '72?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
Posted By awc380

A rack is often more restrictive than fenders, in...

A rack is often more restrictive than fenders, in my experience, anyway, so I mount the rack where it will work best, then worry about fenders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,536
Posted By awc380

...so this stuff removes aircraft? Sweet.

...so this stuff removes aircraft?
Sweet.
Forum: Touring
11-20-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,014
Posted By awc380

What a dink. (the website guy, I mean) I love...

What a dink. (the website guy, I mean)
I love his writing style - contrived third-person narrative and all that...

"Darren set out after high school to find adventure, his large, powerful hands...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-09, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,487
Posted By awc380

Yeah.....I guess....real terrible........what?!

Yeah.....I guess....real terrible........what?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,495
Posted By awc380

Nice handlebars, though.

Nice handlebars, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-09, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,114
Posted By awc380

is the fork bent a bit, or is that just the...

is the fork bent a bit, or is that just the photo's angle??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,134
Posted By awc380

Took a while....but here it is: ...

Took a while....but here it is:

http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w350/awc380/PB080002.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,114
Posted By awc380

This is a bit overdue...it's a Miele "Aries 650"...

This is a bit overdue...it's a Miele "Aries 650" (?). Maybe mid-late '80's?? (Just a guess, here...) It's got Mountain LX parts, and serves duty as my commuter. Anyone know anything about this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By awc380

Serial number is CD 19020 Does that sound...

Serial number is CD 19020
Does that sound right?

My other Nishiki Olympic is: CE 08588
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-09, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By awc380

Will do....I'll check when I'm home from work...

Will do....I'll check when I'm home from work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By awc380

I think it might be 700 already....but I'll check...

I think it might be 700 already....but I'll check when I get home...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By awc380

Hey if you were around here, you'd be welcome to...

Hey if you were around here, you'd be welcome to it - I've been finding old decent-quality mountain bikes actually fairly easy to pick up around here - I have a few.

Unfortunately I actually don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-09, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By awc380

Two new additions to the stable...

..we'll see if they become permanent residents or not.

Got the pair for $50 a few weeks back.

A Nishiki Olympic (actually my second one!) w/ mostly Golden Arrow parts.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,601
Posted By awc380

Does rubbing oil on the frame leave any oily...

Does rubbing oil on the frame leave any oily residue to cover your pants with?
Or do you wipe it all off?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 976
Posted By awc380

Yeah....give me a wood saddle while you're at it,...

Yeah....give me a wood saddle while you're at it, too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,601
Posted By awc380

What, these don't exist, you're saying? Or...

What, these don't exist, you're saying?
Or are they just stupidly expensive? (they are.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,214
Posted By awc380

Funny...I've been having exactly the same problem...

Funny...I've been having exactly the same problem up here. Miyata 210, though.
Must be the winter coming or something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 31,633
Posted By awc380

I thought the boiled linseed oil was less likely...

I thought the boiled linseed oil was less likely to spontaneously combust or something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-09, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By awc380

Thanks for the suggestion of the bus lines...I...

Thanks for the suggestion of the bus lines...I never thought of that, but I bet it's a good way to go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By awc380

Yow! I though that might be the case...no good...

Yow! I though that might be the case...no good cheap way to ship this stuff from Canada, is there?
Hmm....maybe I'll stick to finding local buyers after all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By awc380

Shipping what you sell

Hey C&Vers,

I'm thinking about making the leap from local CL sales to eBay, and I'm a bit nervous about it.
Mostly the administrative details, and especially shipping.

I always see people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,134
Posted By awc380

Seems like for a certain year (198?), that...

Seems like for a certain year (198?), that (almost) exact version of that bike was made by different companies...I have a Miele that looks strikingly like yours.

I'll post it when I get home from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-09, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,345
Posted By awc380

Oh snap! Well put, my friend.

Oh snap! Well put, my friend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,816
Posted By awc380

Who TF cares?

Who TF cares?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,054
Posted By awc380

We're honestly discussing grease now? Is there...

We're honestly discussing grease now?
Is there vintage grease?? What do we want here...???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,432
Posted By awc380

What is that, an old Adam Sandler movie...

What is that, an old Adam Sandler movie reference?
Wow....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,895
Posted By awc380

Damn rod brakes....when will they invent...

Damn rod brakes....when will they invent something more reliable, eh?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,355
Posted By awc380

On the whole, I prefer not to turn something that...

On the whole, I prefer not to turn something that I enjoy (fixing things - especially bikes) into something that I don't.

Other people can scour the trash and spend hours flipping bikes and smile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-09, 07:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By awc380

Would someone who buys a complete (expensive)...

Would someone who buys a complete (expensive) bike from Rivendell really be likely to complain about the company?
Forum: Touring
09-04-09, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,034
Posted By awc380

Keep those wheels! Why replace them if they're...

Keep those wheels!
Why replace them if they're working fine? (I assume they are)
Forum: Touring
09-04-09, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,445
Posted By awc380

I've never heard anyone say that kids can't ride...

I've never heard anyone say that kids can't ride bikes....isn't it usually the opposite people say?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,692
Posted By awc380

Man...I want mine set up like yours!

Man...I want mine set up like yours!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,692
Posted By awc380

1986. Seems that way, à la the catalogs.

1986. Seems that way, à la the catalogs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,425
Posted By awc380

They did at some point, at least. Mine has...

They did at some point, at least.
Mine has them.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=452156
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,169
Posted By awc380

I have found that the brand of hub I ride has had...

I have found that the brand of hub I ride has had next to no effect on my riding comfort or ease of maintenance. Even cheap hubs do their job pretty well, considering.

The only think that makes a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,009
Posted By awc380

They'll work fine. Blow them up a bit when...

They'll work fine. Blow them up a bit when you're installing them.
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