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03-27-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By polymorphself

And even then you might lose some features like a...

And even then you might lose some features like a second set of eyelets on the 720 or less bottle cages on the 720 or expedition depending on the year. I’m willing to bet this has a bit more...
03-27-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 667,467
Posted By polymorphself

In his parts bin, he says.

In his parts bin, he says.
03-26-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,426
Posted By polymorphself

I agree with this. The event has little appeal to...

I agree with this. The event has little appeal to me but were I to attend it would happily be by the rules. I am glad such a thing exists.
03-26-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 593
Posted By polymorphself

Pre-powder coated is definitely still pic worth...

Pre-powder coated is definitely still pic worth to us here :thumb:
03-25-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 191
Posted By polymorphself

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my...

Champion fork on the 84 that passed through my hands, but this would’ve been more common by 84 so not sure the data point helps your 81. Gorgeous bike though, more photos here...
03-23-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By polymorphself

Sold.

Sold.
03-23-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By polymorphself

MKS Slyvan touring pedals - free for shipping

SOLD. Purchased last year. Less than 100 miles on them. Just pay shipping from Phoenix.
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03-23-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By polymorphself

Lets see it!

Lets see it!
03-20-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 913
Posted By polymorphself

Regarding the locknut replacement thread,...

Regarding the locknut replacement thread, oneclick seems to have dropped off of it, probably best not to direct people to it for now.
03-19-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By polymorphself

This very well may happen, I'm just very attached...

This very well may happen, I'm just very attached to my bike so if we can find a reasonable way to do it we will. We will have a small storage unit in the states holding a good amount of our stuff so...
03-19-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By polymorphself

Thanks for the lead, I'll check them out. And my...

Thanks for the lead, I'll check them out. And my girlfriend speaks Spanish so she'll do some calling as it gets closer, I just always like to run my bicycle related questions by this group for...
03-18-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,603
Posted By polymorphself

I started building it up and I didn't love the...

I started building it up and I didn't love the fit of it. It would have been doable (taller stem mostly), except that my 86 Voyageur came along as an option so I sold both this 615 and my 310 to...
03-17-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By polymorphself

Shipping a bike to Mexico City bike shop for assembly?

Girlfriend and I are moving to Mexico City in a few months. We’ll be landing with just backpacking bags and suitcases and staying in an Airbnb while looking at apartments. We won’t be bringing our...
03-15-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 604
Posted By polymorphself

My girlfriend briefly had a 210 and it didn't...

My girlfriend briefly had a 210 and it didn't seem any heavier (if not lighter) than her current 720 or my Voyageur, as shown here. Goes to show how differently we all interpret these things!
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03-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 604
Posted By polymorphself

Your post says DC 901, are you sure the aren't...

Your post says DC 901, are you sure the aren't 981? I'm not familiar with a 901 and a quick google isn't showing anything for cantis, just bmx brakes.

I haven't experienced any issues with front...
03-15-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 604
Posted By polymorphself

If the cantis that came on it don't reach, there...

If the cantis that came on it don't reach, there are available options that will, we've seen a good amount of these on this forum with 700c conversions.
03-15-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 604
Posted By polymorphself

Really aweosome. Love this model. Will you stick...

Really aweosome. Love this model. Will you stick with 27”?
03-14-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,197
Posted By polymorphself

I am partial to my Koma/Blue Lug rear light. It...

I am partial to my Koma/Blue Lug rear light. It detaches from the mount so you don't need to unscrew the whole thing for charging or make your cord reach it on the bike. Nice and bright, several...
03-06-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By polymorphself

Love these bags and have had three of them, two...

Love these bags and have had three of them, two are forever keepers. Gotta say though I'm not loving the shape of the new large saddlebag. Glad I've got mine.
03-05-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 225
Posted By polymorphself

In the event that you get desperate and this will...

In the event that you get desperate and this will fit:...
03-02-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By polymorphself

Oh I looked at this too quickly to realize this...

Oh I looked at this too quickly to realize this is a currently produced bag. Nice option for sure.
03-02-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By polymorphself

That thing is nice. For a similar style I love...

That thing is nice. For a similar style I love the Acorn Bags version (and all their other bags) https://www.acornbags.com/collections/rear-bags/products/mini-saddlebag-final?variant=40375333027974
03-01-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 549
Posted By polymorphself

This is what I do.

This is what I do.
02-27-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,387
Posted By polymorphself

Let's see the Grantour, that's not a bike we see...

Let's see the Grantour, that's not a bike we see around here often. Although if you're on Flickr I may already follow you and have seen it.
02-26-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 832
Posted By polymorphself

Ok lets see the whole bike though.

Ok lets see the whole bike though.
02-26-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,387
Posted By polymorphself

I definitely would roll that out, troublesome or...

I definitely would roll that out, troublesome or not. It would bother me on such a bike.
02-22-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 410
Posted By polymorphself

Real hard to say without seeing photos of the...

Real hard to say without seeing photos of the bike. That being said, $325 for a Grand Prix is pushing it even in totally refurbished condition.
02-22-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 410
Posted By polymorphself

Can't help on the clearance question (being an 86...

Can't help on the clearance question (being an 86 I'm leaning towards less clearance but I really have no idea).

Typical go to brands for fenders are Velo Orange, SKS and Portland Design works....
02-21-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By polymorphself

Seems like a longshot, but worth a try. I would...

Seems like a longshot, but worth a try. I would also post on Classic Rendezvous and of course local Facebook groups.
02-20-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 631
Posted By polymorphself

Ended up in some mud that was more akin to...

Ended up in some mud that was more akin to quicksand. Had to pull over and get it out with a stick. 32’s under 45mm fenders but no amount of clearance was saving me here.
02-20-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 631
Posted By polymorphself

Really awesome rim, I’m happy to have mine....

Really awesome rim, I’m happy to have mine. Lucked out on a pair a few years ago when they were impossible to buy, not sure what availability is like now.

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02-20-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,127
Posted By polymorphself

Honestly for me I got into sourcing shirts from...

Honestly for me I got into sourcing shirts from the 70s and 80s because much thinner material was used then which I prefer the look, feel and fit of. Starting in the 90s t-shirts became much boxier...
02-20-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,127
Posted By polymorphself

Well this is interesting, since starting this...

Well this is interesting, since starting this thread I have acquired this shirt…

...
02-20-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,127
Posted By polymorphself

He's closed up shop now right? I was there a few...

He's closed up shop now right? I was there a few years ago and he was selling everything off to move to Europe.
02-20-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,127
Posted By polymorphself

Etsy is a good place to start.

Etsy is a good place to start.
02-20-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,043
Posted By polymorphself

There’s a ‘77 MB Grand Touring mixte in Vitus in...

There’s a ‘77 MB Grand Touring mixte in Vitus in my area that appears to be tall. Check OfferUp in Phoenix if interested.
02-16-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By polymorphself

Yeah 87s were red. 88-89 was the emerald color...

Yeah 87s were red. 88-89 was the emerald color shown above.
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02-16-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,159
Posted By polymorphself

Looks like its probably a scratch but kind of an...

Looks like its probably a scratch but kind of an awkward place for that, that isn't a crack under the downtube near the headtube is it?
02-14-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By polymorphself

The DC 981's that came on the 84-86 model reach...

The DC 981's that came on the 84-86 model reach 700 no problem. Looks like they switched to a 983 in 1987. Not familiar with that brake but if anything like the 981 model then it will reach 700c on...
02-13-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,145
Posted By polymorphself

Its crazy nobody wanted this thing for free....

Its crazy nobody wanted this thing for free. Though it is small.
02-11-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By polymorphself

Hell of a deal

Hell of a deal
02-09-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 207
Posted By polymorphself

1968 Korean Bike Tour

Stolen from the touring section. They rode the east coast of Korea with locally made bikes and next to no preparation.
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02-07-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,159
Posted By polymorphself

At the risk of derailing the thread: - If...

At the risk of derailing the thread:

- If the 80s true expedition tourer was the first, as you say, then doesn't that indeed make it a "true expedition tourer", sans the advancements that come...
02-06-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,536
Posted By polymorphself

SKS fenders might give you the most room.

SKS fenders might give you the most room.
02-06-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,340
Posted By polymorphself

Chiming in to say I think the color is gorgeous...

Chiming in to say I think the color is gorgeous and goes well with the white headtube.
02-05-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,536
Posted By polymorphself

Fender or rack, but many people use single...

Fender or rack, but many people use single eyelets to fit both to the eyelet. It may have even been expected back in the day as even some grand touring bikes only had one set in front and back (the...
02-05-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,536
Posted By polymorphself

Ah, I was deceived then, the tires look far...

Ah, I was deceived then, the tires look far larger to me than 30mm.
02-04-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,035
Posted By polymorphself

Is the paint scheme the only limited edition...

Is the paint scheme the only limited edition factor?
02-04-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,536
Posted By polymorphself

Looks like some surprisingly generous clearance...

Looks like some surprisingly generous clearance on that thing considering the brakes and geometry. Even with a nice fender line.
02-04-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By polymorphself

I would start with making a “want to buy” post in...

I would start with making a “want to buy” post in the classic and vintage sales section of this forum. They pop up fairly often.
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