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01-22-14, 06:56 PM
01-19-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,474
Posted By Bruce Enns

At this point in time my only advice would be, do...

At this point in time my only advice would be, do what you think is best. Opinions on caring for a Brooks saddle are like ??? holes, everybody has one, LOL. :) I do realize no advice was asked...
01-18-14, 01:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,758
Posted By Bruce Enns

Take 2 Miyata's, drink a lot of fluids and get...

Take 2 Miyata's, drink a lot of fluids and get plenty of rest. Everything will be OK!
01-16-14, 05:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,918
Posted By Bruce Enns

Geesh .......... Now I've got to go haul all 5...

Geesh .......... Now I've got to go haul all 5 bikes in this household out to the dumpster and start over, LOL. Isn't this rather "one sided" in the C&V forum?

Quite honestly, I wouldn't TRADE...
01-13-14, 07:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,762
Posted By Bruce Enns

Not to hi-jack this thread, but the Shimano...

Not to hi-jack this thread, but the Shimano freewheel that pastorbobnlnh reconditioned for me is nothing less than perfection. I thought it was new, but new ones don't spin as nice or run as quiet!
...
12-01-13, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10,545
Views: 1,565,483
Posted By Bruce Enns

I'd be more concerned about having a set of...

I'd be more concerned about having a set of pedals, LOL.
11-28-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,810
Posted By Bruce Enns

Sure I do, I arrange it quite often. A meeting...

Sure I do, I arrange it quite often. A meeting at a local Starbucks at a given time and date is setup. If they don't show, the money is refunded through PayPal and I move on to the next buyer. I...
11-27-13, 07:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,810
Posted By Bruce Enns

I e-mailed this seller and asked if local pickup...

I e-mailed this seller and asked if local pickup was ok as I was, well ........ LOCAL. I was told no local pickup. I guess they just want to rule out any buyers in the Phoenix area.
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11-12-13, 07:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,967
Posted By Bruce Enns

I believe the word "Patina" is often used to...

I believe the word "Patina" is often used to sugar coat blatant abuse and neglect. IMHO there is nothing attractive or desirable about the latter.
11-11-13, 07:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,466
Posted By Bruce Enns

Its just patina, It'll polish up nicely!

Its just patina, It'll polish up nicely!
11-11-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,534
Posted By Bruce Enns

+1, My wife's 1977 Univega Gran Turismo Mixte...

+1, My wife's 1977 Univega Gran Turismo Mixte also sports the 1024 butted tubes and the s/n begins with an F. Its a great bike albeit a bit heavy. With alloy wheels the bike does ride like a...
11-09-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,734
Posted By Bruce Enns

Is wandering kind of like meandering? I was just...

Is wandering kind of like meandering? I was just wondering, LOL.
11-03-13, 10:15 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 31,508
Posted By Bruce Enns

rootboy, that bike is HOT! What a beauty. I...

rootboy, that bike is HOT! What a beauty. I better go for a ride or I'll start looking for another bike.
11-03-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 31,508
Posted By Bruce Enns

Yes, I agree. inkandsilver has a very nice bike....

Yes, I agree. inkandsilver has a very nice bike. I always get sucked into bikes in "shades of blue". Good thing its not for sale, lol.
11-03-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,244
Posted By Bruce Enns

I just happen to have one sitting in the house...

I just happen to have one sitting in the house attached to a Centurion. If it didn't shift so good I'd probably pull it off and clean it, LOL.
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11-03-13, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By Bruce Enns

My wife is 5'2" and rides a frame one size larger...

My wife is 5'2" and rides a frame one size larger than that Schwinn. I'd be willing to bet the seat isn't adjusted correctly, if in fact it is .... he/she is one vertically impaired individual.
11-02-13, 05:49 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 31,508
Posted By Bruce Enns

This is kinda funny, I don't see a 25"/25.5" bike...

This is kinda funny, I don't see a 25"/25.5" bike as being tall, the others are just small, lol.

25.5 Trek 400
http://hellifiknow.smugmug.com/Other/Bicycles/i-k3C6JFZ/0/M/100513.0-M.jpg

25"...
10-26-13, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,122
Posted By Bruce Enns

Sweet ride, great job! The bike looks GREAT!

Sweet ride, great job!

The bike looks GREAT!
10-23-13, 09:41 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 38,809
Posted By Bruce Enns

Not comparable to the RB1's posted earlier in...

Not comparable to the RB1's posted earlier in this thread, but I am always amazed with this mid level Bridgestone 500 ........ every time I ride it.
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10-23-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,137,154
Posted By Bruce Enns

Well, I'm rather fond of this one. ...

Well, I'm rather fond of this one.

http://hellifiknow.smugmug.com/Other/Bicycles/i-T2vvbq4/0/M/New%20Saddle.1-M.jpg

http://hellifiknow.smugmug.com/Other/Bicycles/i-C4NMXvz/0/M/ns3-M.jpg
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10-22-13, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,459
Posted By Bruce Enns

My wife's Univega Gran Turismo has a serial...

My wife's Univega Gran Turismo has a serial number of F534696. I would assume its a 1977, built by Miyata. I think your bike was built by someone else, it looks to be a nice bike though.
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10-19-13, 09:21 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 41,199
Posted By Bruce Enns

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb81.htm

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb81.htm
10-19-13, 03:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,173
Posted By Bruce Enns

Wow, I've been a member of this forum since...

Wow, I've been a member of this forum since February of 2009, almost 5 years .................. and no one has ever complimented my bikes, 2 times in one day now!

It must be the new (used) wheel...
10-19-13, 02:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,173
Posted By Bruce Enns

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment! I really...

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment! I really like them too, I was going to replace them with this crank set but I'm kind of up in the air on it.
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10-18-13, 06:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,173
Posted By Bruce Enns

I like the new tire, it feels and looks the same...

I like the new tire, it feels and looks the same as the old TG, we'll see how it holds up. These are 700x25.

http://hellifiknow.smugmug.com/Other/Bicycles/i-k3C6JFZ/0/M/100513.0-M.jpg
10-17-13, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8,814
Views: 1,136,081
Posted By Bruce Enns

http://hellifiknow.smugmug.com/Other/Temporary-Stu...

http://hellifiknow.smugmug.com/Other/Temporary-Stuff/i-b8qXxFj/0/M/bike%20stand-M.jpg
10-12-13, 08:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,211
Posted By Bruce Enns

+1 to Schwinn, Trek never made a steel bike that...

+1 to Schwinn, Trek never made a steel bike that could be compared to the Varsity or Continental, an entry level steel Trek road bike was well above those. This is not to say those Schwinn's were...
10-12-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,799
Posted By Bruce Enns

Speaking out of ignorance here, and not being...

Speaking out of ignorance here, and not being rude, is the clamp really worth another hundred dollars? The PCS-10 is on sale right now at 153.94 including frt.

I'm just working on my personal...
10-12-13, 08:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,799
Posted By Bruce Enns

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input. I'll see...

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input. I'll see what I can find on e-bay/cl, if not I'll just order a new one.

That pink bike is OK, it'll polish right out, forks could be tweaked though.
10-11-13, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By Bruce Enns

If you find the toe clips chewing up the fenders,...

If you find the toe clips chewing up the fenders, you might try some toe clip leathers as shown ...... it might help.

NICE bike by the way!

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10-11-13, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,799
Posted By Bruce Enns

Park PCS-10 bike stand ..........

After reading the threads regarding tools and home built bike stands, I've decided I need a GOOD portable bike stand. I'm up to 5 bikes now and it seems I'm always wanting to do something to one of...
10-09-13, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 963,496
Posted By Bruce Enns

The better half (much better) and me. 345183

The better half (much better) and me.

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10-09-13, 08:25 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,276
Posted By Bruce Enns

Absolutely, if I'm going to be out dusk/night. ...

Absolutely, if I'm going to be out dusk/night. IMHO, rather foolish not to!
10-08-13, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By Bruce Enns

The Chinese version anyway. :)

The Chinese version anyway. :)
10-07-13, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By Bruce Enns

I just mounted a new set of the Pasela PT's on my...

I just mounted a new set of the Pasela PT's on my Trek. They look and feel the same and from what I can tell they ride the same. At this time I cannot detect any difference other than the label is...
10-06-13, 12:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,441
Posted By Bruce Enns

My wife's Gran Turismo mixte is 1024 butted steel...

My wife's Gran Turismo mixte is 1024 butted steel (considered gas pipe) and she likes riding it as much as her Trek 400T DB ChroMo road bike. Its a very nice riding bike and they make great...
10-06-13, 07:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bruce Enns

Thanks wrk101. I think it looks good and it...

Thanks wrk101. I think it looks good and it rides really nice. As I'm sure you know ........ a wheel set in good condition makes a world of difference. I rode the original wheels far longer than I...
10-05-13, 03:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,710
Posted By Bruce Enns

That would be BAD, real BAD.

That would be BAD, real BAD.
10-05-13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bruce Enns

Lets just say, I'm where I want to be. Make...

Lets just say, I'm where I want to be.

Make me an offer if you like those butt ugly Mavics so much, lol.

Edit: Ended up with ME14A's .................. if you'd have read the thread.
10-05-13, 12:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,710
Posted By Bruce Enns

Don't worry, that will polish right out!

Don't worry, that will polish right out!
10-05-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bruce Enns

Yeah, I put them on so I could ride it, but it...

Yeah, I put them on so I could ride it, but it hurt to look at it, LOL.
10-05-13, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bruce Enns

I'm sure its just me, but even with the stickers...

I'm sure its just me, but even with the stickers removed I felt it just had that "Industrial look" to it.

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10-05-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bruce Enns

6'1" with long legs.

6'1" with long legs.
10-05-13, 10:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,326
Posted By Bruce Enns

My Trek has been De-Franked. I picked up what I...

My Trek has been De-Franked. I picked up what I thought was a great set of wheels from a forum member. I put a new set of Panaracer 700x25's on her and I think the bike still has a classic look to...
10-04-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By Bruce Enns

I do have a set of wheels I want trued and...

I do have a set of wheels I want trued and tensioned, but they'll (the LBS) get the wheels only. I don't have a LBS in Phoenix that I trust so I do everything myself ...... except wheels.
10-03-13, 07:20 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,698
Posted By Bruce Enns

None of my bikes are rare or could be considered...

None of my bikes are rare or could be considered show pieces, that being said, 3 of our 5 (soon to be 4 on the wall) bikes hang on the wall when not in use. Its a great storage option that opens up...
09-30-13, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 678,949
Posted By Bruce Enns

Try reading more posts!

Try reading more posts!
09-30-13, 07:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,611
Posted By Bruce Enns

I would highly recommend having both of them! ...

I would highly recommend having both of them! One Miyata is never enough. Trust me, I know, I only have one!
09-24-13, 08:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,023
Posted By Bruce Enns

+2, and if they touch the ground once in a while...

+2, and if they touch the ground once in a while .... so what.
09-22-13, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,702
Posted By Bruce Enns

I just have a small handlebar bag, but I really...

I just have a small handlebar bag, but I really like it. They are well made bags and worth the money IMHO.

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