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Forum: Utility Cycling
08-21-11, 12:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,197
Posted By lemondirgopie

I think there's a lot of great advice here....

I think there's a lot of great advice here. Though I'm no expert, I've always found stretching helps my legs (I've always had knee problems), especially when I'm biking a lot, so I do yoga. Don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 36,283
Posted By lemondirgopie

No, just decided to keep the strange fork. It was...

No, just decided to keep the strange fork. It was too much hassle to search for a new one since it rides well and it ultimately may not fit me well enough. After I ride it for a while it might end up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By lemondirgopie

Looks like they say it works better than T-9 for...

Looks like they say it works better than T-9 for corrosion control. Of course, they may have a little bias.

On their site:

"Bicycles
69. Corrosion control - a thin coat of TC-11 applied to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 10:26 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 36,283
Posted By lemondirgopie

Here's my '88 Voyageur, half-built: ...

Here's my '88 Voyageur, half-built:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6064377076_215b2bd5df_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/armyoftwo/6064377076/)
Schwinn Voyageur, half-built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 35,762
Posted By lemondirgopie

So what is the process for painting this way? Do...

So what is the process for painting this way? Do you strip the frame, or is this used over the existing paint, or just for touch-ups? I have a Stupmjumper that has patches of rust we"ve been sanding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By lemondirgopie

That's a good idea. I'll definitely look around...

That's a good idea. I'll definitely look around the house for some epoxy or silicone caulk.

The Voyageur really is a great bike and rides beautifully. I should mention though that (obviously, in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-11, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By lemondirgopie

I have a problem.... ('88 Schwinn Voyageur)

...My frame is now too pretty to put the old crappy parts back on it. :rolleyes:

Before:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/5816389661_781ecf481c_z.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By lemondirgopie

My boyfriend is about 6'3" and requires a bike...

My boyfriend is about 6'3" and requires a bike around the 62cm size. Similar to you, a lot of his height is waist up. Of course, your anatomy is probably still very different from his, but you may...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-02-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 35,694
Posted By lemondirgopie

Hey, just wanted to add my opinion about this...

Hey, just wanted to add my opinion about this bike. I got to give it a short test ride at a bike shop in San Clemente.
There were two big problems I had with it:
-The handlebars seemed weird to me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By lemondirgopie

I've also heard that for various reasons these...

I've also heard that for various reasons these frames run big. I usually ride around a 55 and am wondering, if I were to consider one of these frames, to go small. It doesn't seem any 54cms are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By lemondirgopie

Oooo Epicus can I steal your bike? Purple +...

Oooo Epicus can I steal your bike? Purple + AnAtomica = awesome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By lemondirgopie

$536 -...

$536 - http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/product/parts_accessories/frames_guerciotti/

$410 - http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/FRGURE/guerciotti-record-frameset

It seems that both these...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By lemondirgopie

Yeah, I saw them on the planet-x site. They're...

Yeah, I saw them on the planet-x site. They're cheaper on there too!

I have a pressing question: Does anyone own one of these bikes? How do they ride?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-11, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By lemondirgopie

Does anyone own a Guerciotti? How does it ride?...

Does anyone own a Guerciotti? How does it ride? I'm thinking of maybe getting a frameset.
Also, anyone know anything about the tubing, Columbus Thron?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-11, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By lemondirgopie

Found this info on the planet-x-bikes.co.uk site:...

Found this info on the planet-x-bikes.co.uk site:

"Guerciotti is one of the most renowned framebuilders of the past 40 years. Guerciotti frames continue to be individually handmade in Italy by...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By lemondirgopie

Guerciotti?

http://www.guerciotti.it/Bikes/Catalogo/tabid/107/agentType/View/PropertyID/61/Default.aspx

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/product/parts_accessories/frames_guerciotti/

Fully lugged steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By lemondirgopie

Anyone know about new Guerciottis?

http://www.guerciotti.it/Bikes/Catalogo/tabid/107/agentType/View/PropertyID/61/Default.aspx

Fully lugged, handmade in italy, seems like a really nice steel frame. A quick look online, you can get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-11, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,914
Posted By lemondirgopie

Damn, if he switched out a set of brifters on it...

Damn, if he switched out a set of brifters on it I would be sad, as I would consider doing just that on it. He's a nice guy though -- I bought my Schwinn from him. Maybe I could convince him to put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-11, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,914
Posted By lemondirgopie

Olmo Nuovo Super Sprint

A local guy is selling one for $340. The paint has definitely seen better days, though it looks like it could be a nice bike. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about these bikes, or the Super...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-11, 10:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,178
Posted By lemondirgopie

Wait, secret women's forum? I want in. ...

Wait, secret women's forum? I want in.

There's also the Team Estrogen forum: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/index.php

I have similar anatomy as you but due to lack of funds am still on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,774
Posted By lemondirgopie

Can you recommend any specific bikes? The thing...

Can you recommend any specific bikes? The thing is I am new to these types of vintage road bikes and don't know what specific bikes to look for.
Forum: Touring
07-03-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,381
Posted By lemondirgopie

I've heard all good things about the Selle, until...

I've heard all good things about the Selle, until someone mentioned that sometimes delicate body parts can get caught in the slot. Has anyone had problems with this? Is this a guys-only problem?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,292
Posted By lemondirgopie

(After I posted I looked at the name of the OP...

(After I posted I looked at the name of the OP and thought "Of course it looks good! That's that guy with that built up that awesome Shogun that made me want a 650b conversion bike.")
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-11, 07:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,292
Posted By lemondirgopie

Oh wow! That looks great! Looks a thousand times...

Oh wow! That looks great! Looks a thousand times better than my Voyageur.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2669/5816956934_f15efc585d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/armyoftwo/5816956934/)
1988...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,774
Posted By lemondirgopie

I mean, he's not horrible. He's a nice guy but...

I mean, he's not horrible. He's a nice guy but has a sort of "salesman" personality more than anything. You just have to really know what you want and what you're getting, along with the preparation...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-11, 07:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,774
Posted By lemondirgopie

:D Haha, sorry. Like I said, it's a personal...

:D Haha, sorry. Like I said, it's a personal thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,774
Posted By lemondirgopie

Wow, sorry to hear that! That sucks. Yeah,...

Wow, sorry to hear that! That sucks.
Yeah, we've visited his little "shop" a couple of times. And you're right, you have to know what you're looking for. The only thing he has for him is the huge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-11, 02:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,774
Posted By lemondirgopie

Wow thanks for all the help! Looks like everyones...

Wow thanks for all the help! Looks like everyones voting for the Centurion.

I think I might look at some of the bikes at the LBS, ride them, and compare them to the ones at HB and the Centurion....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,774
Posted By lemondirgopie

"Fast" Road Bike for the Vintage Inclined

So I am in a position where the men in my life (boyfriend and dad) are getting really excited about light road bikes and are trying to convince me to try them out. My boyfriend recently got a Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-11, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,238
Posted By lemondirgopie

Haha, sorry, I guess I can't quite explain it...

Haha, sorry, I guess I can't quite explain it well enough. I'll see if I can get a picture.



Yeah, I've only recently realized that the frame is too small for me. I was originally going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,924
Posted By lemondirgopie

Just to let you know that your creaking isn't...

Just to let you know that your creaking isn't just your bike, my Sport has some creaking in what sounds like the BB too. Also good to hear that I'm not breaking my bike either. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-11, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,238
Posted By lemondirgopie

Right now I have an obscene amount of seat post...

Right now I have an obscene amount of seat post showing with the handlebars set at approximately a level height. I tried setting the handlebars higher, almost to the highest setting, but for some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-11, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,238
Posted By lemondirgopie

This Lady Needs a New Saddle

I would like to replace the old, worn-out, and laced-up B72 that I have on my Raleigh Ladies Sport as it has started to hurt my bum on longer rides. The problem is that I am not sure what saddle to...
Forum: Commuting
06-29-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By lemondirgopie

You could look into the vintage 3-speed route....

You could look into the vintage 3-speed route. You can usually find a good amount on craigslist or ebay. The Raleigh roadsters are popular, though have slightly more aggressive geometry than a dutch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-11, 03:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,765
Posted By lemondirgopie

Great photos! I'm wondering if its possible to...

Great photos! I'm wondering if its possible to take bad photos when you are surrounded by beautiful people on beautiful bikes in the south of France. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By lemondirgopie

I too am interested in what handlebar would be...

I too am interested in what handlebar would be best. I have an 80's stumpjumper that is the perfect standover height but is slightly long in the top tube. I know that that is unfortunately how these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-11, 01:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,989
Posted By lemondirgopie

I will have to agree with rookgirl. If she...

I will have to agree with rookgirl.
If she hasn't ridden in a long time, riding a roadbike right off the bat might be a bit intimidating, unless she's the kind of girl that specifically wants to do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-11, 11:05 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,942
Posted By lemondirgopie

I have a Voyageur that has had the original...

I have a Voyageur that has had the original Biopace triple crankset replaced for a regular old double (52/39?). Since I have chronic knee problems and would like a triple anyway, I'd like to try the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-11, 02:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,543
Posted By lemondirgopie

Or wearing super skinny jeans.

Or wearing super skinny jeans.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-11, 11:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,845
Posted By lemondirgopie

The crankset is definitely not the original...

The crankset is definitely not the original biopace triple, instead just a double, which is a shame as I would have liked to try out the biopace (have had knee problems all my life). This bike was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-11, 12:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,845
Posted By lemondirgopie

That's very true, I could just get away with...

That's very true, I could just get away with truing them. Sometimes its easy to get carried away... :)

Also I'm looking at the Soma 3-Speed moustache handlebars. They look nice & are half the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,345
Posted By lemondirgopie

I am also an owner of an 88 Voyageur and can...

I am also an owner of an 88 Voyageur and can agree that the ride is great on this bike. Unfortunately I've never ridden a Rivendell and cannot comment on how they ride, though I have lusted after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-11, 11:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,845
Posted By lemondirgopie

Oh wow, 1st gen Phil Wood hub? How can you tell?...

Oh wow, 1st gen Phil Wood hub? How can you tell? The front hub is coated with a solid layer of rust. I was actually thinking of replacing the wheels as neither are in the best shape, and eventually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-11, 07:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,845
Posted By lemondirgopie

I Love Bikes! (or, My Recently Acquired Schwinn Voyageur & Stumpjumper)

I recently acquired two bikes, both of which I am EXTREMELY excited about. I love both of these bikes and am so excited to work on them and figure out what works with them.

First I would like to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,227
Posted By lemondirgopie

Beautiful bike! I just acquired an orange...

Beautiful bike! I just acquired an orange Stumpjumper Sport yesterday (for free!) and am thinking of doing a similar set-up as yours. What kind of tires are you using? I'd like to find some creme...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,307
Posted By lemondirgopie

Good news everyone!! I purchased an old 87-ish...

Good news everyone!! I purchased an old 87-ish Schwinn Voyageur from another used bike source (the-climb.net) for half the price of some of the bikes sold by the other guy!
It rides beautifully and...
Forum: Touring
06-02-11, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By lemondirgopie

I'm in Southern California, so maybe the prices...

I'm in Southern California, so maybe the prices aren't too bad for here. I only say it because there is another guy that resells vintage bikes typically for half the price of this guy. I think his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-11, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,307
Posted By lemondirgopie

I was interested in a 650b conversion because...

I was interested in a 650b conversion because I've been enamored with Rivendell bikes and have been wanting to experiment with wider tires, a la the Sam Hillborne. I'm intrigued with the cushier ride...
Forum: Touring
06-01-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By lemondirgopie

Help finding a vintage touring bike!

So I've found a local guy who fixes up and resells vintage bikes. I went to test ride some bikes earlier today and definitely found some that I like, though probably not for the purpose of touring (I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-11, 11:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,307
Posted By lemondirgopie

Help finding a vintage touring bike

So I've found a local guy who fixes up and resells vintage bikes. I went to test ride some bikes earlier today and definitely found some that I like, though probably not for the purpose of touring (I...
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