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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 435,972
Posted By partyanimal

That was a fence, only way was through it, which...

That was a fence, only way was through it, which lots of people tried or walking the bike around. The trail continues up to the right.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 435,972
Posted By partyanimal

haha yeah, there were lots of folks trying it. I...

haha yeah, there were lots of folks trying it. I stood there for awhile and watched. Probably about a 50/50 success rate. Super fun.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 435,972
Posted By partyanimal

Midsouth 2024. Perfect weather, perfect 100 miles...

Midsouth 2024. Perfect weather, perfect 100 miles of Oklahoma dirt and gravel roads. Just a really fun and well-run event....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,295
Posted By partyanimal

My favorite set up so far is Ornot Cargo bibs...

My favorite set up so far is Ornot Cargo bibs with some Ripton jorts.
Ripton Jorts (https://riptonco.com/products/mens-diesel-jorts)
Ornot Cargo Bibs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 178
Posted By partyanimal

ID this frame?

not really interested in this bike but saw it on FB Marketplace.. Extremely ugly paint job but the seat stays are bugging me, I know I've seen this style before but can't remember who makes this. Any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,826
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks! Love these bikes, yours look amazing! I...

Thanks! Love these bikes, yours look amazing! I have 4 of the Express line now. Got my first one for $10, it was really rough. Taught myself to tear it completely apart and rebuild. But realized I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,826
Posted By partyanimal

Found an old 1986 Rock Hopper for sale for $60...

Found an old 1986 Rock Hopper for sale for $60 and the guy threw in this pretty much new Peugeot Orient Express for an extra $15. Just the wife's size. Been wanting to build her more of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks all. Yeah from everything I've read it's...

Thanks all. Yeah from everything I've read it's same frame as the Allez. They're asking $150 for it but not positive I want to pay that much, won't hurt to go look at it. I paid $80 for my RB2 in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By partyanimal

Ok, looks like this might actually be the 1987,...

Ok, looks like this might actually be the 1987, first year this model was introduced. Any thoughts on this bike in general?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By partyanimal

ID this Specialized Sirrus

Came across this on my local marketplace. Cool looking bike in my size but don't know a lot about Specialized. From my first searches, some posts say this is a 91 but I don't see it in the catalog I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,381
Posted By partyanimal

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_1623_37b9f6a4657da38318940a21e73a93fab805bcad.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,504
Posted By partyanimal

ha, funny you should say that. I found her site...

ha, funny you should say that. I found her site on Facebook about an hour ago and messaged her. Great minds!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-07-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,974
Posted By partyanimal

Totally agree with this but have come to realize...

Totally agree with this but have come to realize that for most folks "gravel" bike means pretty much some sort of racing bike akin to a road bike but with wider tires. All Terrain Bike is what we're...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-07-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 435,972
Posted By partyanimal

From some recent adventures in Connecticut and...

From some recent adventures in Connecticut and upstate NY....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,504
Posted By partyanimal

Not sure what's more off-putting, how small those...

Not sure what's more off-putting, how small those wheels look or the compactness of the rear triangle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,126,239
Posted By partyanimal

1985 Orient Express ...

1985 Orient Express
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/868x828/screen_shot_2022_11_07_at_11_33_57_am_d5bf32821fb19a74596eff05a4331399c89360ad.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,504
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks, I have some buddies that run a local bike...

Thanks, I have some buddies that run a local bike co-op, I'm sure they'll know where to get tires, but these Tellus look great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,504
Posted By partyanimal

Wife's name wouldn't be "Terry" would it?...

Wife's name wouldn't be "Terry" would it? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,504
Posted By partyanimal

Nice, thanks! They're asking $150, thinking about...

Nice, thanks! They're asking $150, thinking about picking it up either way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,504
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks, I'm specifically asking thoughts about...

Thanks, I'm specifically asking thoughts about this bike. On most bikes, especially for me it's easy to look at a frame and see how it might fit but with these it's hard to tell. And I'd definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,504
Posted By partyanimal

Sizing on Terry Bikes

Hi all,
I'm always on the hunt for a decent bike for the wife. Came across this Terry Isis road bike for a decent price (assuming there's no major issues) But have always been a bit confused on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,338
Posted By partyanimal

Based on location in your bio, you seem to have a...

Based on location in your bio, you seem to have a pretty great looking bike shop in your town. Their website isn't great but I'd bet by some of the pics, they'd carry Brooks saddles. Or they could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,325
Posted By partyanimal

The "S" stands for short. Every Brooks leather...

The "S" stands for short. Every Brooks leather saddle i've ordered (4 I think) from Amazon or otherwise has come with the leather conditioner.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By partyanimal

Yeah, just remove, clean and repack the rear hub.

Yeah, just remove, clean and repack the rear hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By partyanimal

yeah, we'll see about the freewheel. Having a...

yeah, we'll see about the freewheel. Having a hard time removing it to clean and redo the bearings. Might have to take it to my local co-op and use their vice. I did just pick up these shifters from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-22, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By partyanimal

Here's the last Peugeot I built out. It was...

Here's the last Peugeot I built out. It was pretty rough, completely stripped it down, had to remove the rust then rebuilt it from scratch, only kept the wheels and front crank. I did a thread about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By partyanimal

Wow, never even heard of that model, looks great....

Wow, never even heard of that model, looks great. I'm definitely keeping this one for a mtb set up. I already have the other Orient Express and an All-City for gravel stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-22, 06:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By partyanimal

Nice lookin' bike! I built out a beater gravel...

Nice lookin' bike! I built out a beater gravel bike from my last $10 Peugeot find. I really like these bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-22, 06:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks, after doing some research yesterday I...

Thanks, after doing some research yesterday I think I'm going to keep it mostly original. I'll definitely keep the spacer things. It has a 6spd freewheel, I might replace it with just something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-22, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By partyanimal

New Peugeot MTB Project

Picked up this Orient Express for $30 on CL. I have another one I turned into more of a gravel bike but want to keep this mostly original for some off road stuff. Guy said he bought 30 years ago and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-11-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,912
Posted By partyanimal

Any ideas (from anyone) on what size you think...

Any ideas (from anyone) on what size you think this bike is?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-10-22, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,912
Posted By partyanimal

I love these bikes, been looking for something...

I love these bikes, been looking for something similar. Any idea of the sizing on these step-through frames? found one that looks to be around the same size but can't tell from the pics how big it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-22, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,574
Posted By partyanimal

thanks, after doing a bit of research I realized...

thanks, after doing a bit of research I realized it'd probably be too big. MTB sizing always throws me off. I do like the bars but kinda had a specific project in mind for it. Oh well, keep looking....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-22, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,574
Posted By partyanimal

Shogun Prairie Breaker 1 MTB

Looking at building out a new/old vintage MTB, came across this Shogun, believe it's around a 1985/86 from the research I've done. I'd likely replace the bars and saddle (and tires) but otherwise...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 15,178
Posted By partyanimal

This looks awesome, my friend participates in the...

This looks awesome, my friend participates in the Baltimore Bike parties every month and I've been trying to get some momentum to do something similar here in Hartford. I'm close enough I may have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks all, glad I asked as I proved I am indeed...

Thanks all, glad I asked as I proved I am indeed not great with MTB sizing. She already has one bike, so nothing urgent. Just saw it listed and got the wheel turning for a new project. I'll most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks all, for "build out" I'd probably just...

Thanks all, for "build out" I'd probably just change the seat and bars. The rest of the bike looks decently solid. And she's not going to be doing a any long touring with me, just some short day...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By partyanimal

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/280266289_5213675618675597_7939067371215112398_n_4dea2a6cc4266da9efef09fc1eb0f509bd5842a2.jpg
fYeah, just did the conversion actually....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By partyanimal

yeah, just looking to get some opinions on the...

yeah, just looking to get some opinions on the size. Someone mentioned in the other thread that Bridgestone uses CM not inches for their sizing so not sure where this person is getting the size....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By partyanimal

yeah, not sure where the seller is getting their...

yeah, not sure where the seller is getting their info on 17". I know according to charts 17 seems big but this bike sure seems to be on the smaller side according to the pics.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,524
Posted By partyanimal

Which All-City did you try? I have a Space Horse...

Which All-City did you try? I have a Space Horse and love it, specifically made to be kind of an "all around" bike. I commute on it, done longer touring, do a lot of rail trail/gravel rides and even...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,830
Posted By partyanimal

This sounds more like a critical mass, which I'm...

This sounds more like a critical mass, which I'm all for if you have a purpose and everyone is on board.
But this really just sounds like a logistical nightmare. No reason you can't break the ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By partyanimal

Bike sizing question

Posted this in C&V because it's an older bike but it's a general question so maybe it goes better here. (admins, feel free to delete either of these if they're in the wrong place)
Browsing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-22, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By partyanimal

Bike sizing question

Browsing Marketplace I see this old Bridgestone BB-1for a decent price. Says it's 17" frame. Seems they use inches for MTB sizing and it always confuses me. This bike looks fairly small right?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks all, I think it's gone anyway. Wasn't...

Thanks all, I think it's gone anyway. Wasn't really looking for a bike but I know Marin make some great bikes so was just wondering if it was worth grabbing. They were just asking $50 for it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-22, 05:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By partyanimal

ID this Marin?

Don't think this falls under C&V forum and wasn't sure if there's a related craigslist thread for non-C&V. Saw this Marin for sale locally today and was trying to ID it. One of my first adult bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By partyanimal

Nice. Man that spring seat looks terrible....

Nice. Man that spring seat looks terrible. Interesting you went from the barcons to the downtube shifters - was that just to make it more original? I like my barcons a lot on the bike i have, but i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By partyanimal

Yeah after looking at it a bit more I figured i...

Yeah after looking at it a bit more I figured i can fit something slightly bigger on there. Right now they have 23s.

Here's the page from 93 for this bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By partyanimal

Trying to confirm the year, the serial number is...

Trying to confirm the year, the serial number is H222915 which from my limited research put production at August of 1992 which I'm guessing makes it a 1993 model as I suspected. Finding limited info...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 923
Posted By partyanimal

Thanks, been doing some research, scouring...

Thanks, been doing some research, scouring through the catalogs on Sheldon Brown's site and I'm pretty sure it's a 93. As for the weight - I've never owned a road bike, just some other steel...
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