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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-03-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Thanks for the heads up! It was as simple as...

Thanks for the heads up! It was as simple as deflating the tube, and moving the tire on the rim half an inch. Don't have pictures on me just yet but it worked well!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-03-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Thanks Pete! I went out and finally played around...

Thanks Pete! I went out and finally played around with it this weekend. Pushing up the saddle helped as the post is angled, but not enough unfortunately (90% of the way there). I think I also found...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-03-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Hey Vic! I finally got it out and adjusted the...

Hey Vic! I finally got it out and adjusted the seat up, which definitely helped a bit. I think (not entirely sure though) that the most comfortable position with the seat would be just a bit further...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-27-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By kolt54321

Specialized Crossroads - is this frame worth $40?

So I'm not exactly sure what year this is from, but I saw a posting in my area for a Specialized Crossroads with the front wheel missing (entire wheel).

Is this something worth buying and building...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-25-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Good question - the brake levers on both sides...

Good question - the brake levers on both sides are actually further out than I'd like them to be. In the drops I can't reach the brakes easily, but from the tops it's better. I rarely ride through...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-24-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Thanks! That's some good tips, I've forgotten...

Thanks! That's some good tips, I've forgotten that seats can be pushed back (I believe this one can but never tried - if not there are always others).

IIRC the seat is fairly level, I'm just...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-24-21, 04:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Fit pics below... ain't pretty with my other foot...

Fit pics below... ain't pretty with my other foot keeping the bike straight! Still, I hope this can shed light as to why it feels so uncomfortable during the initial rides.
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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-24-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Measurements like this? Fit pics are coming -...

Measurements like this? Fit pics are coming - it's worth noting that while my foot would probably be a bit more forward on the pedal when riding, the knee does look pretty forward.
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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-24-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

And I'll be taking pictures later today, so you...

And I'll be taking pictures later today, so you have something to judge by!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-24-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

21 inches (53-4cm) actually! I'm just small at...

21 inches (53-4cm) actually! I'm just small at 5'7 lol.

Are the top tubes on road bikes traditionally shorter than on hybrids? I believe that's the "source" of my discomfort.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-24-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Yep! It's just baggy pants, I can clear the top...

Yep! It's just baggy pants, I can clear the top tube fairly well with may .5-1 inch to spare.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-24-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Thanks! And nice ride - it looks beautiful. ...

Thanks! And nice ride - it looks beautiful.

I've been procrastinating fitting it but I really should. When I measured from mid-crank to the beginning of the seat tube, it came to 21 inches (~53.3...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-11-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Well! Hopefully once the valves are straightened...

Well! Hopefully once the valves are straightened it will be good to go, and rideable just fine without any upgrades. There's converting from 1x to 2x, but that's not strictly necessary I don't think,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-11-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Thanks for the tips! I'll try to re-adjust those...

Thanks for the tips! I'll try to re-adjust those valve stems, you raise a great point. I'm a bit bummed that the bike shop didn't catch that, but then again they didn't charge me much.

I think...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-10-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Aye! It's best not to mess with safety - the pic...

Aye! It's best not to mess with safety - the pic was after the bike ride (helmet thrown in garage), not before. For that matter, I'm thinking the $7 helmet is worth upgrading to a better one that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

You probably know better than me! I've heard they...

You probably know better than me! I've heard they may be slower due to the "flex" that steel frames may have when riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

Thank you! Will be raising the seat a bit higher...

Thank you! Will be raising the seat a bit higher since per the advice it's a bit low. I'm glad I got lucky with this one, and that my LBS is affordable.

The Multitrack is pretty much sentimental...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-09-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Thank you! Basically that height as well so good...

Thank you! Basically that height as well so good to know I'm not doing it "wrong". 21'' sounds about right, I don't think it's a 19''. I was surprised actually! I knew that road bike riders typically...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-09-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Thanks - I usually take 25-30 mile trips over the...

Thanks - I usually take 25-30 mile trips over the weekend (hoping to do more!), but until now with my hybrid. That said, it's very possible I'm just not used to my body being towards the front of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

Oh - great point. Seller was 6' so it was odd but...

Oh - great point. Seller was 6' so it was odd but necessary for him - frame probably too small for him for sure. Luckily seat slid smoothly to bottom of post so no rust there (will grease to prevent...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-09-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,799
Posted By kolt54321

Bit thrown off by my first road bike - is this too small?

Hey all! So I got my first road bike, but I'm a bit thrown off by the handlebars being lower than the saddle (which I need to raise 1-2 inches). I understand this is for a more aero position but I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

Honestly, having it back from the bike shop, I'm...

Honestly, having it back from the bike shop, I'm not sure. Does the frame look too small in this picture? I'll likely be raising the seat another 1.5-2 inches (when pedal is at 6 o'clock, leg still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

Nice! Clunker Challenge 100 sounds like a lot of...

Nice! Clunker Challenge 100 sounds like a lot of fun - glad that's a thing here. Apologies if this is a stupid question, still very new to this - but what would I need to get those gears on the front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

Sure - may have some friends near you. Parts like...

Sure - may have some friends near you. Parts like that are probably rare enough that I'm not sure I'd come by them another way. Sent you a PM.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

Hm, good question. Sadly it's still stuck in the...

Hm, good question. Sadly it's still stuck in the bike shop so can't measure it on hand... I'm thinking it may be a 19 inch as well. Not sure how it interacts with the tire size and height (might sit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

For sure, definitely not riding until the bike...

For sure, definitely not riding until the bike shop replaces the crank bolt. The frame feels a tad small but the seat is just the right height on the lowest setting - I'm a bit short at 5'6 so most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

Thanks! Just asked the seller but don't have too...

Thanks! Just asked the seller but don't have too much confidence that they'll answer. Hope they have the original! Good call.

Hm, I know the bike shop has 27'', just not sure how immediate the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By kolt54321

Not to mention the wine glasses in the picture....

Not to mention the wine glasses in the picture. Not even sure where those would go!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,934
Posted By kolt54321

1974 Motobecane Grand Touring - What work is needed here??

Hey all! Just bought a '74 Motobecane Grand Touring yesterday for $70. I've taken as many close up pics (in my profile - still can't link them yet sorry!) as I could - but totally new with bikes so...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By kolt54321

Sorry I couldn't respond earlier! It looks like...

Sorry I couldn't respond earlier! It looks like newer users have a 5/24hr limit. Unfortunately, just found out the rear derailleur isn't original, but I'll be posting a thread with updated pictures...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By kolt54321

Old, new, matters not. Haven't rode any older...

Old, new, matters not. Haven't rode any older bikes admittedly, but if it's ergonomic and rides well on longer rides, I'm all for it. Don't need too many of the bells and whistles on newer ones...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By kolt54321

Nice! That definitely inspires confidence. Are...

Nice! That definitely inspires confidence. Are yours steel? I think he mentioned this one was aluminum but I'm not sure if that time frame had aluminum frames...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-21, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By kolt54321

Wow Juvela! I would not have guessed that one at...

Wow Juvela! I would not have guessed that one at all, even with a little help. IIRC that was before they became a generic brand, and in their earlier days they made better bikes? By the advertisement...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By kolt54321

Thanks! I'm seeing consensus on this brand is...

Thanks! I'm seeing consensus on this brand is mixed. Do you happen to know how their road bikes hold up? I'm unsure how it compares to the Trek I already have (new to this).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By kolt54321

Is this worth $75? Would be an upgrade to my Trek Multitrack 720

Hey all! I'm in need of a little help again as I've never heard of this bike company before. Owner says it's called "Bucane" but I can't find any info on such a model/company. Some Shimano parts (not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By kolt54321

Thank you T-Mar! I missed the kickstand, and...

Thank you T-Mar! I missed the kickstand, and didn't know how useful a drive side picture would be. Noted!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By kolt54321

Orbea - What model would this be?

Hey all! New here and apologies if posting this on the wrong part of the forum.

I've recently been looking into getting a used bike since my beaten up Trek (not one of their better models) needs a...
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