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09-10-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,204
Posted By misctrader

1985 Voyageur with 700c rims and 38c tires. Want...

1985 Voyageur with 700c rims and 38c tires. Want to install a triple up front to get a lower gears....
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By misctrader

Late 80s Cannondale SR600

Picked this up over a year ago. Did a tune up and its been stored indoors since then because it was to big for me(its a 58cm). Its in extremely good condition and looks to be hardly ridden. All...
08-31-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 773,638
Posted By misctrader

I'm in Madera, California.

I'm in Madera, California.
08-14-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21,634
Views: 3,030,175
Posted By misctrader

Woke feeling somewhat gloomy. Didn’t feel like...

Woke feeling somewhat gloomy. Didn’t feel like riding my bike like I hoped I would but got myself out the door and had a good time. The feeling of adventuring on a bike is a liberating feeling, the...
07-17-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 179,393
Posted By misctrader

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Thanks countalmaviva...
07-16-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 179,393
Posted By misctrader

This thing is not the fastest, however it is...

This thing is not the fastest, however it is extremely versatile and I love how I can go off the beaten path and explore. It definitely was a lot cheaper to build than any of these new...
07-11-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 773,638
Posted By misctrader

Hey sorry for the late response, it is center to...

Hey sorry for the late response, it is center to top of seatpost. I'm unsure of the head tube length. I work out of town, so it'll be at least a week until I can measure it. I believe the tires I...
07-09-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 773,638
Posted By misctrader

Had this Cannondale for over a year and have not...

Had this Cannondale for over a year and have not ridden it besides the test drive after refurbing it, anyone willing to trade? The frame is practically mint, its a 58cm which is too big for me, I...
10-13-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,848
Posted By misctrader

Pretty Pink

I got this bike a few weeks ago, I finally got it put back together. It came out pretty.
The tires I used were Ritchey Race Slick comp, handle bar tape was Cinelli Caleido, and the saddle was a...
10-04-20, 05:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,416
Posted By misctrader

So how much did you pay? I've been on the lookout...

So how much did you pay? I've been on the lookout for one of these too. Enjoy that beauty!
10-04-20, 05:21 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,848
Posted By misctrader

Well I found a service manual for the headshock,...

Well I found a service manual for the headshock, and from what i can see my headshock is missing that dampener adjusting knob. Withh that being said, I may not even build the bike up and just sell it...
10-03-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,848
Posted By misctrader

Wow it came out real nice! I just picked up a 92...

Wow it came out real nice! I just picked up a 92 v1000 myself for $40 too! I'm hoping to get it as nice as yours at some point. I'm confused about that front shock, mine compresses with little...
09-21-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,848
Posted By misctrader

Nice! What saddle do you have on it? I'll need...

Nice! What saddle do you have on it? I'll need to be replacing mine and yours looks great.
09-12-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,848
Posted By misctrader

1987 Cannondale r600

I picked this up today. Its a 58cm sized frame. The paint is near mint, I have not seen any chips or scratches; the color is Hot Pink. It comes with the original Shimano 600 groupset, and the rims...
Replies: 2
Views: 1,716
Posted By misctrader

1987 Schwinn Paramountain MTB

I was interested in purchasing this Schwinn Paramountain, I had a hard time finding info on it, but what I've learned so far is that it was just sold as a frameset. The frame material was Tange...
05-24-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 179,393
Posted By misctrader

1988 Schwinn Cimarron with drop bars and Suntour...

1988 Schwinn Cimarron with drop bars and Suntour Command shifters.
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05-10-20, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
Posted By misctrader

Ah, I see now. Thanks for enlightening me on that...

Ah, I see now. Thanks for enlightening me on that matter. I wasn't aware Shimano had deviated from the standard shifter boss design at one point. I wish I knew that going into this.

No these...
05-10-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
Posted By misctrader

Issue installing braze-on Simplex SLJ shifters

Hello all, I hope you all are well, so I purchased some Simplex retrofriction shifters for my 1985 Schwinn Voyageur and figured it would be a simple install, but the braze-on for the shifters will...
05-10-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,565
Posted By misctrader

Well the bike is made from Colombus Tenax tubing,...

Well the bike is made from Colombus Tenax tubing, which I've heard was blemished Colombus SL or SP tubing so your point may in fact be true. In any case the original paint, is not the best nor to my...
05-10-20, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,565
Posted By misctrader

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll look into...

Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll look into getting some of that aircraft finish stripper, it looks like the way to go.
05-09-20, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,565
Posted By misctrader

How to expose chrome under paint without damaging it?

Hello, does anyone now of any good methods of removing the paint of a frame without damaging or scratching the chrome underneath. I want to do this because the frame's paint is not the best and I...
09-02-19, 12:57 AM
Replies: 727
Views: 207,905
Posted By misctrader

Early 80s Olmo

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This thread has made my feelings of regret resurface, specifically for having...
08-02-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,083
Posted By misctrader

How to install vintage JimBlackburn front rack?

I purchased this rack to mount it on my 1985 Schwinn Voyageur, which has mid fork eyelets, but am not sure if the rack I bought would work. It comes with some clamps to attach to the mid fork.

The...
07-04-19, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,702
Posted By misctrader

Schwinn Cimarron

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03-17-19, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,702
Posted By misctrader

1990 Trek 970 Singletrack

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All original Shimano Deore Dx except for the Suntour Command...
03-17-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 667,481
Posted By misctrader

1990 Trek 970

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Trek 970 Singletrack drop bar conversion. Full Shimano Deore...
03-17-19, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,041
Posted By misctrader

Thank you. I don't know much about mountain bike...

Thank you. I don't know much about mountain bike sizes either, but from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube, it measures 20inches. The saddle height is a from the top of seat...
03-17-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,041
Posted By misctrader

1990 Trek 970

Rebuilt and put back together. This thing is in great shape, and has seen little use. All original, except for the saddle, chain, and...
02-02-19, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 667,481
Posted By misctrader

1983 Trek 520

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02-01-19, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 327,932
Posted By misctrader

1985 Schwinn Voyageur

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All original besides the biopace chain rings from the newer Voyageurs...
02-01-19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,041
Posted By misctrader

83 Univega Alpina Uno & 90 Trek 970

I picked up two bike last week, a 1983 Univega Alpina Uno and a 1990 Trek 970. The Univega is for a coworker and has beed tuned up already.

The Trek is for myself, its paint is preserved with...
02-01-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,041
Posted By misctrader

Sweet bike, what tire size are you running?

Sweet bike, what tire size are you running?
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By misctrader

I've been busy but had some spare time to...

I've been busy but had some spare time to disassemble and clean the bike and put on some new cloth bar tape, saddle, brake hoods, brakes, pedals, tires, etc. and this is how it looks as of right now....
09-29-18, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,565
Posted By misctrader

I pulled it out and it and it is stamped with...

I pulled it out and it and it is stamped with 3SS. It seems to measure 124mm, with the left side at 32mm, and the middle portion 52mm. The right side appears to be around 37mm.
09-29-18, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,565
Posted By misctrader

Thanks for the offer though, I appreciate it.

Thanks for the offer though, I appreciate it.
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By misctrader

That is a very well preserved example, I'm not...

That is a very well preserved example, I'm not surprised you fetched that amount. Is that what you sold it for excluding shipping?

I'd love to rebuild it; however, I feel the less than stellar...
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By misctrader

My intentions were to use it, I was under the...

My intentions were to use it, I was under the impression it was a 23" sized frame, a size larger than I ride, but sine my Trek was hit by a car I figured this would be a good subsitute while I...
Replies: 11
Views: 1,482
Posted By misctrader

83 Centurion ProTour 15--Rebuild or Part Out?

I read these are relatively good touring bikes so I decided to pick it up, I got it for $90. Now it was larger than expected, the seat tube measures 24". Is there a market for these bikes?...
09-22-18, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,565
Posted By misctrader

I was hit, mildly, by a car and fell over on the...

I was hit, mildly, by a car and fell over on the right side of the bike and the crank arm broke off along with the spindle tip.
09-22-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,565
Posted By misctrader

Thanks that looks look a good option. How would I...

Thanks that looks look a good option. How would I determine if it'd be a good it on my crankset? I have the SR Super Custom crankset.
09-22-18, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,565
Posted By misctrader

Need replacement Spindle or BB for 83 Trek 520

Hi where can I find a replacement spindle or bottom bracket, which ever is readily available, for my 1983 Trek 520? I have the original crankset which has a triple chainring. Any suggestions are...
09-21-18, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 327,932
Posted By misctrader

Yes indeed. It gives it more of a racing flair. I...

Yes indeed. It gives it more of a racing flair. I had a roll of yellow Benotto tape left over from replacing the bar tape on my, now sold, Olmo, and thought it would look great on the Tempo with its...
09-21-18, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 327,932
Posted By misctrader

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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09-09-18, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,119
Posted By misctrader

I had my LBS give me a quote on getting the bike...

I had my LBS give me a quote on getting the bike repaired for insurance purposes and in the process they said it would be best to avoid using the frame. Although they did no thorough inspection, i.e....
09-08-18, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,119
Posted By misctrader

I'm located by Fresno, Ca, I'm not aware of any...

I'm located by Fresno, Ca, I'm not aware of any places that specialize in vintage bikes.
09-08-18, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,119
Posted By misctrader

Thanks for the advice everyone. I definitely want...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I definitely want to keep this bike on the road if possible. I'll have a look at it once I get it torn down. I'll have my LBS give it a thorough look as well.
09-08-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,119
Posted By misctrader

Bike hit by car. Frame still safe to use?

Hi, two days ago I was hit from the right side while riding my 1983 Trek 520. The driver slowed to a roll past the stop sign then proceeded to turn right. Upon accelerating from the roll I was hit.
...
09-01-18, 07:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,495
Posted By misctrader

I haven't felt the need to raise the stem, since...

I haven't felt the need to raise the stem, since at the moment I don't intend on doing any touring. By having it lower it allows me to ride lower as if in a racing bike, albeit this is anything but...
09-01-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,495
Posted By misctrader

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Here is the finished product. I decided to put on a saddle from a 1983...
09-01-18, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,495
Posted By misctrader

The saddle height of the Tempo was adjusted for...

The saddle height of the Tempo was adjusted for the buyer. I took the photo before I sold it.
I'm 5'9". I bought a long seat post for the Trek as I felt the original would not offer enough height. I...
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