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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 39,242
Posted By flamencohead

My Magical Mystery Bike

I bought this as a frame on eBay. The woman I bought it from had it built up as a single speed. She thought it was a Miyata 912 but from the frame number and the lugs and cable routing I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 11:30 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 70,165
Posted By flamencohead

Here is a shot from the maiden voyage of my 1000...

Here is a shot from the maiden voyage of my 1000 LT. I’ve coveted these bikes for years and finally found one in my size. It is a 1987 that must have been purchased as a frame. Nothing matched the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-20, 12:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,080
Posted By flamencohead

In 2003 my wife and I rode from San Francisco to...

In 2003 my wife and I rode from San Francisco to New York city staying in hotels the whole way. We never had a problem finding hotels. A number of places would not allow bicycles inside but we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-18, 04:27 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 14,777
Posted By flamencohead

Surfing. I can go weeks without riding when the...

Surfing. I can go weeks without riding when the winter swells hit California.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-18, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,449
Posted By flamencohead

Now that I have my 10 posts, here is my current...

Now that I have my 10 posts, here is my current Trek 970 project. I picked it up as someone else's abandoned project on eBay for $150. The frame, wheels, tires and some components were usable but the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-24-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,369
Posted By flamencohead

G-ones should be a good match, but you can go...

G-ones should be a good match, but you can go wider. The muddy one above is running Gravel King 43mm tires and is a lot of fun. There is reasonable clearance but I wouldn't go much wider.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-24-18, 08:24 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,369
Posted By flamencohead

A few weeks ago I picked up a very lightly used...

A few weeks ago I picked up a very lightly used 1991 750 from Craig's list on Long Island. It looked like it had been garaged for years and judging by the wear on the original tires, it maybe ridden...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-18, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By flamencohead

I got a Specialized Henge saddle for a Trek 750...

I got a Specialized Henge saddle for a Trek 750 that I recently picked up on Craig's list. The 750 still had the original big ol' Vetta gel saddle from 1991.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-18, 07:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,457
Posted By flamencohead

This thread is going to give me nightmares.

This thread is going to give me nightmares.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-23-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,369
Posted By flamencohead

I'm working on it... I guess this counts :-)

I'm working on it... I guess this counts :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,449
Posted By flamencohead

Last Spring my pride and joy 1992 Trek 990 was...

Last Spring my pride and joy 1992 Trek 990 was stollen. Over the years, I modernized it with a Magura Durin fork an XTR 952 drivetrain and such. It was a wonderful bike.

I recently picked up a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-18, 06:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,947
Posted By flamencohead

I have done a lot of touring and have also had...

I have done a lot of touring and have also had bikes with Soma Vitesse tires, but not together. Love the tires but I don't think I would tour with them. They are super supple but thin and mine were...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-23-18, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,369
Posted By flamencohead

Bummer. I was hoping to share my new old Multrack...

Bummer. I was hoping to share my new old Multrack but alas being a newbie, I can't yet post images. It is a beauty though. About three weeks ago I picked up a pristine 1991 Trek 750 on Craig's list...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-18, 07:57 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 17,487
Posted By flamencohead

Given your budget and needs my recomendation...

Given your budget and needs my recomendation would be for a vintage Japanese light tourer from late 80s. Those were kind of the golden years of Japanese bikes. The better makes and models were still...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,661
Posted By flamencohead

I found the answer through other inquires. The...

I found the answer through other inquires. The answer is, yes - a 6500 9 speed cassette works fine on the 7700 wheels.

Robert
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,661
Posted By flamencohead

Shimano Dura Ace WH 7700 Wheelset and Ultegra 6500 Cassette

Hello,

Does anyone know if a Shimano Dura Ace WH 7700 wheelset is compatible with an Ultegra 6500 Cassette. Both are 9 speed but is there anything about the 7700 hub that makes it incompatible...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-10, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,504
Posted By flamencohead

I just picked some up at...

I just picked some up at http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ . The shipping to the US was very reasonable and they arrived in about a week. I've had US delivered parts take longer. Plus, no VAT.
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