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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By bongobike

It was 1971

It was 1971
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By bongobike

Yes I do. I built up several old centurions, even...

Yes I do. I built up several old centurions, even have a 1977 Trek 710 from the Red Barn. I find the old vintage road bikes more comfortable than most new ones
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By bongobike

Thanks for the tip about Nishiki being easier to...

Thanks for the tip about Nishiki being easier to rebuild. Had my first experience working on a Raleigh last week. Purchased a 1971 Super Course. None of my vintage parts fit. Had to buy Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By bongobike

Thanks for the advice

First I wanted to say thank you to all of y'all in the C&V forum for all the advice y'all have provided. Now I have a question. There's a nishiki modulus missing wheels and just a couple of parts on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,400
Posted By bongobike

According to the serial numbers on my vingtage...

According to the serial numbers on my vingtage Trek it is a 1977 710. That is also what the seller told me at the time. I bought the frame and built it up from there. Suntour vintage drive train. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 10,039
Posted By bongobike

Regarding plugging large tubeless tire punctures...

Regarding plugging large tubeless tire punctures using what's often referred to as bacon strips, here's a link to low cost lightweight kit
Bacon strips...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 10,039
Posted By bongobike

Carry a bacon strip kit for plugging holes in...

Carry a bacon strip kit for plugging holes in tubeless tire. That's if the puncture is too big for sealant to patch. That would be a large puncture. Large. Here's a link to one bacon strip product...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,849
Posted By bongobike

In my town, San Antonio, we have the Earn a Bike...

In my town, San Antonio, we have the Earn a Bike Project where people, mostly young, volunteer to help clean up the place and learn how to build bikes. A lot of bike owners me included, donate parts....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,849
Posted By bongobike

In my town, San Antonio, we have the Earn a Bike...

In my town, San Antonio, we have the Earn a Bike Project where people, mostly young, volunteer to help clean up the place and learn how to build bikes. A lot of bike owners me included, donate parts....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-02-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By bongobike

Thanks, y'all. The group on this one is a mix of...

Thanks, y'all. The group on this one is a mix of Suntour and Sugino.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-01-12, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By bongobike

Info on Miyata 310

I found one I am interested in, on CL. Decent shape and all, however, I know very little about Miyata brand models. Price is ok at $200, I am more interested in where it stands in product line. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-25-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,621
Posted By bongobike

It's a Peugeot Country 200

And I am not familiar with Peugeot bikes. Sounds rather like an entry level. Has Shimano Altus group. Not looking for appraisal info as it's only $65 with new tires and a decent frame. Rather, I know...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-20-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,204
Posted By bongobike

Thanks for the info. I am going to check one out...

Thanks for the info. I am going to check one out for $50 this afternoon.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-19-12, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,594
Posted By bongobike

Geez, I like the people on this forum. Thanks,...

Geez, I like the people on this forum. Thanks, guys for this info. I too, was just looking at pics of a Miyata 1024 with drops and 10 speed downtube shifters. Pretty bike, but . . .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-17-12, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 997
Posted By bongobike

Red Headed Stepchild. Yes, I can say it, although...

Red Headed Stepchild. Yes, I can say it, although I have not heard the expression from anyone else in a month of Sundays.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-12, 10:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,626
Posted By bongobike

Congrats on the bike, it's a good one. Thought...

Congrats on the bike, it's a good one.
Thought I would jump in here as I am a fan of Centurion bikes. I have a LeMans, an Elite RS and and 86 Ironman which is the same as the later Expert. Love the...
Forum: Texas Regional Rides and Events
09-28-12, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By bongobike

I meant to say the Kruger Canyon challenge which...

I meant to say the Kruger Canyon challenge which is 44, instead it will probably be the shorter because of thunderstorms.
Forum: Texas Regional Rides and Events
09-28-12, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By bongobike

Probably the Bat Cave route, I think it's 24 or...

Probably the Bat Cave route, I think it's 24 or 25. Which are riding? Ummm, thunderstorms . . . .
Forum: Texas Regional Rides and Events
09-24-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By bongobike

Bike Texas Rock the Ride Sept 29

I'm a newbie here and wanted to post about this ride. I'm learning how all this works, so this post will be rather incomplete.

The ride has 4 stages: 20, 40, 66, and 100. It is a supported ride...
Forum: Introductions
09-24-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 191
Posted By bongobike

Newbie in San Antonio

This is a neat place you folks have built. I was lurking for awhile, then decided to join just to have the thrill of being called a 'newbie'. That doesn't happen to a grandfather very often. Further...
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