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Forum: Mountain Biking
12-19-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,775
Posted By abone

I just went through this same process, am 64...

I just went through this same process, am 64 years old, haven't mountain biked in years. Am fit, but not MTB kind of fit.. yet. Started off looking at hard-tails, then migrated to full suspension....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-19, 10:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 28,567
Posted By abone

Thanks for the confirmation. I was pretty certain...

Thanks for the confirmation. I was pretty certain this was the case but thought to ask to confirm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-19, 08:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 28,567
Posted By abone

Hi, a bit off topic here but thought I'd ask....

Hi, a bit off topic here but thought I'd ask. I've been considering an 80's Marinoni but its in another city and unfortunately I can't go look for a week or so. I asked the seller for the serial # as...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-03-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,499
Posted By abone

Great thread, and timely for me. I have two road...

Great thread, and timely for me. I have two road bikes - a 58cm 1978 Nishiki Superbe and a 56cm 2010 Specialized Tarmac. I am 5'10 tall with 33" inseam, but my ape index is very apish....+10cm. When...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-19, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,632
Posted By abone

Xootr Swift, although discontinued, still show a...

Xootr Swift, although discontinued, still show a 34mm x 640mm seat post available on their website. You will have to click and select the xxl size in the drop down. Not sure how much height is avail....
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-19, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,328
Posted By abone

Hi, Can someone confirm what type of bottom...

Hi,

Can someone confirm what type of bottom bracket the Xootr Swift has? I want to update my crankset and am somewhat (a lot!) confused about the various bottom bracket types. Pretty sure its BSA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,134,897
Posted By abone

Ok now that makes sense. I thought I purchased it...

Ok now that makes sense. I thought I purchased it in the summer of '78 but then transcribed your s/n guide in post #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) and counted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,134,897
Posted By abone

I have a '77 Nishiki Superbe, bought new when I...

I have a '77 Nishiki Superbe, bought new when I was 21. A friend of mine had a dealership license so he gave me a "deal". It was a fairly high end bike at that time IIRC. I think I paid around $1000...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,328
Posted By abone

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-19, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,328
Posted By abone

Beautiful build. Mind my asking where you...

Beautiful build.
Mind my asking where you sourced the 451 wheel sets?
Are the brakes Tektro R556 long reach? Couldn't quite see when I zoomed in on the photo.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,529
Posted By abone

Thanks! Interesting about the blue....when my...

Thanks! Interesting about the blue....when my wife saw it she immediately said "ooh, I like the colour!"
Yeah these tires are way too big, and they bind in the rear frame unless the wheel is pulled...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-19, 09:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,529
Posted By abone

Well thanks to the suggestions of many of you,...

Well thanks to the suggestions of many of you, and specifically the heads-up from Numerozero that this was available locally, I bought it tonight. One owner, says its all original. It wasn't very...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,328
Posted By abone

Thanks for the reply. It's a 2011/12 vintage...

Thanks for the reply. It's a 2011/12 vintage bike, so later model and Alu frame.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,328
Posted By abone

Noob questions here, and sorry if this is a...

Noob questions here, and sorry if this is a double post. My first went poof.

Are all Xootr Swift frames identical, and Xootr achieved S,M,L frames simply by offering various post and stems?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-19, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,529
Posted By abone

When I first began this upgrade quest I was...

When I first began this upgrade quest I was focused on the Speed Pro TT as there was a like new one avail in my area and I’d read good things about the bike. Wasn’t looking at 451 wheels at all. Then...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-19, 09:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,529
Posted By abone

Thanks for all the comments folks. Going to look...

Thanks for all the comments folks. Going to look at the used MU DL10 today. I plan to keep my MU D8 so do like the idea of having two bikes that fold the same for ease of packing in the back of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,529
Posted By abone

As mentioned in my original thread, I have a...

As mentioned in my original thread, I have a Mariner D8 and a MU D8. The Mariner is a much more relaxed ride, not nearly as stiffed framed. The MU D8 seems, to me at least, want to be ridden fast,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,529
Posted By abone

Do you know if 451 wheels fit if I ever wanted to...

Do you know if 451 wheels fit if I ever wanted to go that route?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-19, 09:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,529
Posted By abone

Thanks for the replies. The Airnimal is a...

Thanks for the replies.

The Airnimal is a great suggestion. Pretty old post but it appears its still for sale. A long way from me, and no chance to ride it though.

The Xootr Swift is nice and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-19, 03:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,529
Posted By abone

Advice for my next performance folder

Trying to decide on my next folder and looking for input. My apologies for the long winded post and preamble.

Got into the folder gig a year ago and bought a Mariner D8 for the wife and a MU D8...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-10-19, 09:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 53,339
Posted By abone

The second bike I purchased as young adult was a...

The second bike I purchased as young adult was a BRC mountain bike in 1981 or '82. Purchased new at Steveston Bike shop in Richmond B.C., owned and run by hippie brothers, in an old converted church....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 812
Posted By abone

This is the key right here. I was a competitive...

This is the key right here. I was a competitive sprinter (running not riding) and had a hamstring tear which plagues me to this day, 33 years later. Sprinters typically have a 60/40 quad to ham...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,429
Posted By abone

Update, just checked and didn't throw the pedals...

Update, just checked and didn't throw the pedals out after all so my bike is 100% original except for tires. Still have the rubber on the shifters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-07, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,429
Posted By abone

Hi, I just joined this forum and noticed your...

Hi, I just joined this forum and noticed your post. I have exactly the same bike, have owned it since new, purchased in 1978 (or 77 but pretty sure in 78) and it is original except for the pedals...
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