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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By wintermute

Hop on that bike for $100! They ride wonderful. ...

Hop on that bike for $100! They ride wonderful. The only peculiarities on this bike are likely the Swiss bottom bracket (can be switched out with IRD, Velo Orange or Chris King BBs if and when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,872
Posted By wintermute

Thanks for the travelogue! I've seen the canal...

Thanks for the travelogue! I've seen the canal many times, but only by car (or short breaks on foot) during looooonnnnnggg drives to University at Buffalo from Long Island and back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,145
Posted By wintermute

I picked up an unstickered (except for a Tange...

I picked up an unstickered (except for a Tange MTB tubing sticker [I assume unbutted]) '86 Kuwahara frame from a forum member a while back. Eventhough it's a lower end frame, and has a few less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By wintermute

I had this saddle on a Bianchi Volpe that was...

I had this saddle on a Bianchi Volpe that was stolen from me. I recovered the bike after a few years, but not the saddle. God I miss that saddle. Love your bike as well - it's on my grail list. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,756
Posted By wintermute

Someone bought a bike that was stolen from me. ...

Someone bought a bike that was stolen from me. I'd search for it on Craigslist from time to time, found it listed 3 years later. My LBS was able to pull up the serial number on me. Guy was miffed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By wintermute

Thanks everyone. So what I gather is, if I'm...

Thanks everyone. So what I gather is, if I'm lucky, I may be able to remove the levers with the cable/housing in-place, but there's a good chance I may need to release anchor bolts. Good news is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By wintermute

Switching out Handlebars with Barcons

I want to remove the Salsa Bell Laps from my bike and replace with Salsa Cowbells. They have a somewhat similar geometry, so I was wondering, is it possible to switch out the bars without messing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 698
Posted By wintermute

I put that **** on everything! Back, shoulders,...

I put that **** on everything! Back, shoulders, knees, thumbs, etc,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By wintermute

Also grease the bolt for the clamp. They can...

Also grease the bolt for the clamp. They can bind up where it feels like you tightened the clamp all the way, but it's just seized up a bit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 698
Posted By wintermute

I've found that riding drop bars with some...

I've found that riding drop bars with some outward flare puts my wrists in a more ergonomic position and help with the pain. If you plop your arms on a desk or table in front of you, note that your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,370
Posted By wintermute

Interesting solution to the too-small...

Interesting solution to the too-small frame/too-short stem problem!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By wintermute

What Rage said. I'll also add that the 59th...

What Rage said. I'll also add that the 59th Street Bridge can be tough because, depending on how jammed up the route is, they may stop you at the bottom of the bridge and you'll be starting with no...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,128
Posted By wintermute

So I made one of the classic blunders and bought...

So I made one of the classic blunders and bought a large (320mm - for 28") Pletscher double kickstand instead of a small (290mm - for 26"). Should I try to return it (hassle) or install it and cut...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,128
Posted By wintermute

Vielen Dank! Pletscher sells a mount that...

Vielen Dank! Pletscher sells a mount that sandwiches the chain stays that may or may not come with the kickstand. I'll look into that in conjunction with the inner tube. Another hack I've read...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,216
Posted By wintermute

I've never noticed my bike being able to trip an...

I've never noticed my bike being able to trip an induction loop. I believe DOTs, Highway Departments, what have you, design them so they're sensitive enough for a motorcycle to trip, but nothing...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,128
Posted By wintermute

Double Kickstand Recommendations?

I'm shopping for a double leg kickstand, specifically the type that swings to the non-drive side when not in use. This is for an 80's MTB converted to dirt drops and that has a porteur rack with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,518
Posted By wintermute

Wow! That looks like it's in great condition! ...

Wow! That looks like it's in great condition! Like you said, should be an awesome commuter. If you do decide to change out the bars (and stem), you may need to sand 0.2mm off the diameter of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,243
Posted By wintermute

I can't offer much advice about your gearing, but...

I can't offer much advice about your gearing, but I can offer some advice on "tactics". Try to get there EARLY. You don't want to be stuck in the middle or rear of startup, and having to deal with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By wintermute

Spoke Length? Sun Rhyno Lite -> Panasonic Dynamo

Trying to build up my first and only wheel. I want to lace Sun Rhyno Lite 26" 32 spoke rim to a Panasonic (formerly Sanyo 32 spoke dynohub with a 3x pattern. Obviously, this is a front wheel. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,067
Posted By wintermute

Assuming you're keeping those tires and that...

Assuming you're keeping those tires and that rando bar (i.e., OG flared drop), and assuming you're going to be hitting some rough stuff, I vote for barcons. Might be parallax from the photo, but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-21, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,807
Posted By wintermute

Based on color, trim, derailleurs and steel, it...

Based on color, trim, derailleurs and steel, it appears to be a 1981 Mirage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,172
Posted By wintermute

That is OUTSTANDING! Like others have said, bike...

That is OUTSTANDING! Like others have said, bike nerds that see you on the street are going to think you're rocking a Rivendell. If you don't like the bar tape, maybe look into some Brooks leather...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-21, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 434,485
Posted By wintermute

Gorgeous! I love the 'Gunks! You have plenty of...

Gorgeous! I love the 'Gunks! You have plenty of traffic-free carriage roads to ride on. The Minnewaska Carriage Road loop is a blast - 3 miles of pain for 6 miles of gain, or if you have something...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,053
Posted By wintermute

I know they had QA/QC problems for a while, but...

I know they had QA/QC problems for a while, but I've been using Continental Contact Travels (formerly TravelContacts) for years and love them, especially since I ride primarily on asphalt. Has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 31,374
Posted By wintermute

Very excited this thread was resurrected. I have...

Very excited this thread was resurrected. I have a 2006 that I love. It was stolen from me. I found it on Craigslist 6 years later and was able to recover it. I have 38mm Continental...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,047
Posted By wintermute

Harder to get more vintage than that! Someone...

Harder to get more vintage than that! Someone should post it in the "What's it Worth" forum!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,158
Posted By wintermute

My go-to is my 2006 Volpe which I would be...

My go-to is my 2006 Volpe which I would be flogged for if I posted it here. Switched out the brifters for Cane Creek levers and Shimano barcons (running in friction). It's amazing that they're...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,089
Posted By wintermute

Thanks everyone. The Beacons are a bit too...

Thanks everyone. The Beacons are a bit too flared for me. I think the layout of the Venturemax will be perfect, except for my concerns about the barcons: Will the tight bends in the ergo portion...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-01-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,089
Posted By wintermute

Sorry, bumping my own thread to see if anyone has...

Sorry, bumping my own thread to see if anyone has any opinions on these things.

One added concern is that I'm running bar end shifters without routing the cabling all the way along the bars to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,935
Posted By wintermute

What I don't get is why Rivendell did a complete...

What I don't get is why Rivendell did a complete 180 from "drops are way more versatile than straight bars" to "we're not racing, we don't want drop bars". I always lusted about owning an Atlantis,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,798
Posted By wintermute

That's the beauty of it! I consider my Gang...

That's the beauty of it! I consider my Gang Green 2006 Volpe an über-hybrid - it's pretty good at everything - it's not the fastest, but by no means slow. It's not the lightest, but by no means...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 02:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,892
Posted By wintermute

It was marketed as a cyclocross/sport touring bike

It was marketed as a cyclocross/sport touring bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,892
Posted By wintermute

FYI, just weighed my 58cm 2006 and it came in at...

FYI, just weighed my 58cm 2006 and it came in at 27 lbs. including very un-racelike things such as barcon shifters, 38mm tires, a pump, and bikepacking bags holding some miscellaneous crap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,892
Posted By wintermute

The Volpe is a fairly competent road bike. I use...

The Volpe is a fairly competent road bike. I use mine for road rides as well as gravel. It's not the lightest frame, but it is by no means the heaviest. It has double butted tubing, so that means...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,957
Posted By wintermute

I always thought this was the reason that the...

I always thought this was the reason that the drive side is on the right side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,667
Posted By wintermute

Post a photo. Like T-Mar said, component and...

Post a photo. Like T-Mar said, component and frame features can help determine era and manufacturer. That's how I determined that my COVID project "Coronarat" Hiawatha is a 70's Murrray. Ratrodbikes...
Forum: Touring
10-23-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,509
Posted By wintermute

First off, I just want to say thank you to...

First off, I just want to say thank you to everyone for the help!



I already have a (short duration) bikepacking setup on my Salsa Fargo :)



Actually, I'm really happy (surprisingly...
Forum: Touring
10-22-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,509
Posted By wintermute

I guess I should've explained myself better - I...

I guess I should've explained myself better - I tend to type long posts and tried to keep it short. I guess my question comes down to is, what is the bigger concern - having parts of the rack...
Forum: Touring
10-21-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,509
Posted By wintermute

Front Rack for 80's MTB

I have an '86 Kuwahara MTB frame that I've built-up as a drop bar conversion with the intent of mixed surface and offroad touring. I may eventually want a rear rack but I want to start out with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-20, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,598
Posted By wintermute

I shared several photos of my Kuwahara doomsday...

I shared several photos of my Kuwahara doomsday tourer-in-progress where the camera angle made it look like there was an ungodly amount of stem showing. Here's a more accurate photo showing that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,326
Posted By wintermute

Regarding the Lauterwasser handlebars, you may...

Regarding the Lauterwasser handlebars, you may want to look at the Nitto/Rivendell Albastache, or one of the many dirt drop-type drop bars that are out there. You might find these much more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,556
Posted By wintermute

Anyone else have the urge to watch La Femme...

Anyone else have the urge to watch La Femme Nikita?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,598
Posted By wintermute

Like others have said, take a bike you're already...

Like others have said, take a bike you're already comfortable on, measure the stack and the "cockpit" reach (saddle to hand position on the bars). Now, pull up the specs on 1990 Hardrocks (shouldn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,173
Posted By wintermute

I have new Dia Compes controlling Shimano Deer...

I have new Dia Compes controlling Shimano Deer Heads on my drop bar MTB conversion. Between the micro-ratcheting on the DIa Compes (which allows you to run with less friction) and the Centeron lever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,598
Posted By wintermute

I'm not a big fan of mixtes, especially with drop...

I'm not a big fan of mixtes, especially with drop bars, but something about this makes it look bad@$$ - like a proto-Fargo.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-20, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,089
Posted By wintermute

Ritchey VentureMax Opinions?

I currently have 46cm Salsa Bell Laps on my 2006 Bianchi Volpe. I love the shape, I love riding on the hoods, I love the flare, I LOVE the ergo bend. The problem is, as I get older and my hips and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,598
Posted By wintermute

I love the grip idea! Makes so much sense on dirt...

I love the grip idea! Makes so much sense on dirt drops!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,598
Posted By wintermute

That's why you'll see a lot of bikes on this...

That's why you'll see a lot of bikes on this thread with a lot of stem and seatpost showing. My bike in post #6797 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=6797) is a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,301
Posted By wintermute

I like this! What did you use for spacers...

I like this! What did you use for spacers between the Minoura mount and the Wolftooth and between the Wolftooth and cages?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,301
Posted By wintermute

I've been going through analysis paralysis trying...

I've been going through analysis paralysis trying to figure out what to do about this problem on my Motobecane, but I'm posting mainly to say that that bike came from a bike shop a mile or two from...
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