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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 349
Posted By abdon

Winter project: Japanese market Nishiki Pro

ere is an interesting bike I picked up while living in Japan, a 10 speed chrome Kawamura Nishiki. Like many early Japanese road bikes I saw there the bike had a hodgepodge of parts; in order to keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 690
Posted By panzerwagon

That's what got us into this whole N+1 mess in...

That's what got us into this whole N+1 mess in the first place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 690
Posted By P!N20

Buy now, ask questions later.

Buy now, ask questions later.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 12:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 804
Posted By panzerwagon

Holy smokes that is an absolute steal! ...

Holy smokes that is an absolute steal!



That was me several years ago.... nine tourers later I decided maybe that was enough :twitchy:



And this was the exact reasoning I used... but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 804
Posted By abdon

Dang it, got another bike...

I just can't say no to vintage touring bikes :'(

A few weeks back this guy popped on FB for $200. I'm in Alaska, were are at the end of the riding season so the chances of it selling were slim....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 858
Posted By dmarkun

Because we keep moving them around to confuse her.

Because we keep moving them around to confuse her.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 858
Posted By panzerwagon

... when there’s a 50/50 chance the shifters are...

... when there’s a 50/50 chance the shifters are not where you reached for.



I take it you’ve stopped talking to that negative naybob? :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 858
Posted By jethin

I think it's when you go to shift gears and...

I think it's when you go to shift gears and realize your shifters aren't where you think they are, or aren't there at all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 180,441
Posted By gaucho777

Motobecane Grand Jubile, built from frame up....

Motobecane Grand Jubile, built from frame up. Long-reach brakes: check. Eyelets:check. Clearance for 32mm tires: I raise it to 34mm.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,936
Posted By smd4

And rubber band another bag over the open seat...

And rubber band another bag over the open seat tube.

How do we know the owner didn't take the seat with him?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 202
Posted By Korina

Richard Schwinn & Sergio Bravo on Outspoken Cyclist

I haven't gotten to Mr. Bravo yet, but I know you'll all want to listen to Diane and Richard talk about the end of Waterford and the current state of bikes; spoiler, he's not a fan of Shimano's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,285
Posted By stevel610

Hi Gregory, I look forward to seeing your...

Hi Gregory,

I look forward to seeing your post in 2033 "I left biking 10 years ago when I needed to focus on family. I've gained 75 pounds and looking to get back......". 😁

Actually, congrats...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 02:11 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,339
Posted By bulgie

Plus he's an Ayn Rand fan, ugh, gross! Whoops now...

Plus he's an Ayn Rand fan, ugh, gross! Whoops now it's me with the ad hominems. Well, I never claimed I wasn't a hypocrite. So sue me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,947
Posted By gugie

Retirement!

After 33 years in the semiconductor industry, I've finally hit the finish line. I've been joking with rccardr that he's my hero and I hate him - he's been retired since I've known him, and shows up...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-15-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,219
Posted By beicster

If you need a touring bike and this is your size,...

If you need a touring bike and this is your size, you can’t go wrong with a Tenax Voyageur. Most folks have been successful converting to 700c using cantilevers brakes if that is causing you doubt....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,339
Posted By AngryScientist

I've been on the hunt for a touring bike for a...

I've been on the hunt for a touring bike for a while. I'm short, so many touring bikes are simply too big for me to comfortably ride. Always said if I found a vintage Sequoia in good condition I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By Portlandjim

Photos of some steel bikes at the Specialized museum

https://goo.gl/photos/zEtScyhzX2Vqy4gH6

Photos of some interesting old steel bikes that were displayed in the Specialized lobby museum in 2013. Covid ended the public from going in there, so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 01:38 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,193
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

You won't find any help from me on the...

You won't find any help from me on the stop-buying-Schwinn train. 1985 Voyageur SP in essentially NOS condition, bought super cheap a year ago, fell in love with the color, fully went through it and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 826
Posted By The Golden Boy

I used to be obsessed with Cannondale panniers...

I used to be obsessed with Cannondale panniers and bags.

This is a Trestle handlebar bag, a Toot seat bag, Caboose rack bag, Overland rear panniers and Shuttle front panniers
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 737
Posted By Piff

Repainted Grand Jubilee going for $100? Some...

Repainted Grand Jubilee going for $100? Some guy's wife is selling it for what he told her it cost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,193
Posted By polymorphself

The mid-late Schwinn schemes are some of my...

The mid-late Schwinn schemes are some of my favorite. A black Circuit (88?) and a Premis in that color scheme are two bikes I've eyed before, but haven't seen any in my area in my size and I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By sloar

Trek 620

Just finished this earlier today, started out completely original. Added some Cinelli bars and stem, Panaracer Paselas,Brooks B-17, Tektro levers and Suntour Barcons. Pretty happy with it except for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,193
Posted By Headpost

At least you seem to be sticking to frame sizes...

At least you seem to be sticking to frame sizes that fit you. If you make that a hard-and-fast rule it will greatly cut down on the bikes you're tempted to buy..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 12:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,685
Posted By Nemosengineer

My Bob Jackson World Tour. ...

My Bob Jackson World Tour.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50114541366_b90f2ad9f2_3k.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/39702059@N02/596506tgC0)20160220_133953 (2)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,193
Posted By gstein

I Can’t Stop Buying Vintage Schwinn Road Bikes

I still own the Schwinn Sierra mountain bike I bought when I was in high school (over 30 years ago!). Other than that MTB, I’ve never owned another Schwinn in my life, until now. Over the last month...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 619
Posted By jdawginsc

Ok. That makes more sense. And a whole lot less...

Ok. That makes more sense. And a whole lot less at the same time. So the cable pulls the gizmo clockwise, which pulls the trailing cable tightening the brake on the left toward the rim.

Not sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 565
Posted By Portlandjim

Airlite hub project almost finished!

I got the anodizing on the flanges back yesterday. I think they turned out pretty nice! I guess I shouldn't show my work until it's finished, I still need to make the axles and toothed lock nuts. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By VRJAKE

circa 1975 Gitane Super Olympic

Bargain craigslist find. What I believe is a Gitane Super Olympic. No history or story from the seller other than he got it from an "antique guy" to restore but never did. The BB, crankset and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 639
Posted By nlerner

Uh, um, sport tourer?

Uh, um, sport tourer?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 13,923
Posted By bikemig

Progress on my Raleigh Gran Sport

I made progress on 2 of my builds. I've done a 100 km on my mucho cheapo build, a 1973 Sekine SHR which I picked up for $20 and had to invest very little money to get rideable (my total costs and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-11-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,168
Posted By cocoabeachcrab

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x791/addiction_76a49874131834f3c2fdcd351fedc2c82c661c20.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,101
Posted By droppedandlost

Well, you could have whipped it. ...into shape.

Well, you could have whipped it. ...into shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 763
Posted By Schweinhund

Cool bike, :thumb: If it were a Clark model...

Cool bike, :thumb:

If it were a Clark model :eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By nlerner

The one that your arse likes best.

The one that your arse likes best.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 02:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 871
Posted By juvela

----- Edwina -----

-----

Edwina

-----
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 12:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 871
Posted By SurferRosa

Dave.

Dave.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 871
Posted By AdventureManCO

KHS Montana Sport? If so...it's cause I read...

KHS Montana Sport?

If so...it's cause I read it on the bike tubes:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By ThermionicScott

You sure you’ve got the high and low limits...

You sure you’ve got the high and low limits straight? 😉
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By Robvolz

A great time on Portland’s “Champagne ride”

The theme: dress nice, bring bubbles.

the partner and I dolled up, (funny seeing her in a LBD and bike gloves) strapped a champagne bucket to the Tandem tossed in some glasses and a saber and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-19-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 413
Posted By Senrab62

1989-ish? Schwinn Prelude frameset for sale

Please see frameset, Schwinn size 25" which is 22.5" TT c-c and 25" ST c-t. Tenax main tubes, and hi-ten (Tange) fork. Supposedly racier crit geo.

Not perfect, cosmetically, and paint has never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,072
Posted By USAZorro

Shop vac... or... Tilt frame on side over...

Shop vac... or...

Tilt frame on side over bowl of water with bosses just touching. Freeze water, then pull on ice to remove.

:innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 601
Posted By obrentharris

I am somehow strangely heartened by the discovery...

I am somehow strangely heartened by the discovery that humans are not the only ones who can write bad poetry.
Brent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 743
Posted By bulgie

7-speed originally was used on 126 mm wheels, but...

7-speed originally was used on 126 mm wheels, but only if the inner portions of the seatstay and chainstay were trimmed or flattened. Better quality frames (especially Italian, American and Japanese)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 495
Posted By garryg

Basically NOS 1988 Miyata1000

Amazes me when i find bikes in this condition.original seat was rotten.dork disc looks like it never saw the light of day in 34 years.one size to small for me. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,447
Posted By himespau

Buying: Tandem is one bike Selling: Tandem is...

Buying: Tandem is one bike
Selling: Tandem is two bikes

Isn't that the rule that we all know? I think it might be engraved in stone somewhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 809
Posted By seypat

I know everyone wants bling, but I think you have...

I know everyone wants bling, but I think you have to quit thinking about having a perfectly matched groupset. Think more along the lines of what speed system you'll be running and everything that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,480
Posted By Prowler

Tour - "low bridge, everybody down

low bridge, we're coming to a town.
You'll always know your neighbor and you'll always know your pal
if you've ever navigated on the Erie Canal."

Tomorrow morning I'm heading north with my mule...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 503
Posted By LBCwanabe

3rd time is the charm for my Fuji Saratoga!

I’ve saved “Fuji Saratoga” on my eBay search. Rarely does a listing appear. This past week a beautiful green Saratoga showed up for sale. Local pick up. My home town. My size. Closet classic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 241
Posted By eljayski

The right and proper introduction of "me" new Kirk

Brought it home from the LBS last evening and put 24 miles on it this afternoon. Campy Chorus with rim brakes, btw.

Since last fall I've been riding a Ribble ("ribeye") Ti Endurance (in my avatar)...
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