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Forum: Northeast
07-24-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 826
Posted By da07079

Free to a good home: 3 pair SPD shoes (US 12, EU 45/46)

I've got three pairs of SPD shoes that are now too small for me. They're free to anyone who would use them and is willing to pick them up in South Orange, NJ.

Diadora shoes (EU 46, US 12) New,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,136,662
Posted By da07079

I'm sorry, but I no longer own this bike

I'm sorry, but I no longer own this bike
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Posted By da07079

Thanks for the suggestions.

Thanks for the suggestions.
Forum: Commuting
09-11-15, 06:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,350
Posted By da07079

+1 on the eyeglass-mounted mirror. I really like...

+1 on the eyeglass-mounted mirror. I really like being able to scan behind me by shifting my head rather than being limited to a relatively small viewable area as I expect from a handlebar mirror.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-15, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,680
Posted By da07079

Similar quality/price rear light

Any recommendations for a similar quality/price rear light? I've picked up one of these compact LED headlights from Amazon, but haven't seen a corresponding option for a taillight. Any suggestions?...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-14, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,832
Posted By da07079

I wouldn't read much into the fact that it's...

I wouldn't read much into the fact that it's listed in both Northern NJ and Manhattan. I've listed bikes both places because I live in NJ and work in the city. (And sometimes my Manhattan listing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-24-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,832
Posted By da07079

If you're still looking, there's a Cannondale...

If you're still looking, there's a Cannondale road tandem for only $680 on CL in northern NJ. (http://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik/4402544383.html) It's probably older (bar-end shifters rather than...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-30-12, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,040
Posted By da07079

A 1981 S-12-S sold for $330 last month in...

A 1981 S-12-S sold for $330 last month in Manhattan. It was an 18-speed, with bar-end shifters, and sold as a touring bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 31,748
Posted By da07079

Thanks. I started out that way (actually, I used...

Thanks. I started out that way (actually, I used the side of a cone wrench) but stopped because it looked like the side was going to split. A little more force and it came off OK. I appreciate the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 31,748
Posted By da07079

Here's a new dumb oxalic acid question: I picked...

Here's a new dumb oxalic acid question: I picked up some Savogran Wood Bleach (from Sherwinn Williams) and I can't figure out I'm supposed to get the lid off. Normally I'd use a destructive method...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-05-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,299
Posted By da07079

Bike Friday "Family Triple Traveler" Triplet on Craigslist

New Folding TRIPLE TANDEM Bike (sells for $3850) - - $1925 (South Orange, NJ)
Bike Friday "Family Triple Traveler" with one mile on it.
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik/2996459249.html

(Not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 363,788
Posted By da07079

Bike Friday "Family Triple Traveler" triplet with one mile on it $1925

New Folding TRIPLE TANDEM Bike (sells for $3850) - - $1925 (South Orange, NJ)
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik/2996459249.html
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-12, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,923
Posted By da07079

Bike Friday "Family Triple Traveler" Triplet on Craigslist

New Folding TRIPLE TANDEM Bike (sells for $3850) - - $1925 (South Orange, NJ)
Bike Friday "Family Triple Traveler" with one mile on it.
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik/2996459249.html

(Not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-07-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,601
Posted By da07079

Update for those who are interested: I put...

Update for those who are interested:

I put on pedals (clips and straps) and matching new tires, but didn't spend much time cleaning it up. (The pictures from the listing are attached.)
I listed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,073
Posted By da07079

The Profile Design H2O is is available as a quill...

The Profile Design H2O is is available as a quill stem with a removable face, in black and silver and a variety of sizes. See, for example,...
Forum: Northeast
06-24-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By da07079

I'm not sure what constitutes a bad neighborhood....

I'm not sure what constitutes a bad neighborhood. I ride through Newark along this route:...
Forum: Recumbent
06-11-11, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,489
Posted By da07079

Used is the way to go. If your anywhere NJ,...

Used is the way to go. If your anywhere NJ, there's a Rans Rocket on craigslist for $450. http://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/2427801756.html (If I hadn't bought a used F5 a few years back, I'd be buying...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-11, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,601
Posted By da07079

Thanks. Cleaning is on the agenda. I'll put some...

Thanks. Cleaning is on the agenda. I'll put some pedals and matching tires on it too. (The tires I have to put on are lower quality, but the bike would probably look better in pictures.)
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-29-11, 11:33 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 113,166
Posted By da07079

Another test. ...

Another test.
http://s1134.photobucket.com/albums/m618/da07079/?action=view&current=NishikiCompIIIfull.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-11, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,136,662
Posted By da07079

Nishiki Comp III

Nishiki Comp III WE18822 (18,882nd frame produced in 1985 for the US market, according to the first post)

The bike is brick red with a silver seat tube and yellow decals. Scrapes on chainstays,...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,250
Posted By da07079

I use the Shimano M424 pedals. ...

I use the Shimano M424 pedals. http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_197362_-1_202630_10000_202460 They're two-sided SPD and platform. The platforms let me take quick trips around town...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,601
Posted By da07079

59cm Nishiki Comp III 1985 (probably) NY/ North NJ

Any estimates for a Nishiki Comp III?

The date codes show the frame made in 1985. Brick red with a silver seat tube and yellow decals. Scrapes on chain stays reveal chrome under the paint....
Forum: Touring
05-08-11, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,427
Posted By da07079

Bump. (Anyone want to dispose of a nice, tall...

Bump. (Anyone want to dispose of a nice, tall 610 or 1000 as part of their spring cleaning?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By da07079

Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions. I'll...

Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions. I'll replace the levers with the cable stops for now, and keep my eyes open for the special cable stop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By da07079

Downtube cable stop for single braze-on on top of tube?

Can anyone tell me where to find a pair of downtube cable stops that attach to a single braze-on on top of the downtube?

I'm planning to install bar end shifters on my Nishiki Rivera GT. It...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-11, 07:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,025
Posted By da07079

This is my solution too. With the interrupter...

This is my solution too. With the interrupter levers, I can ride upright in traffic and still have my hands on the brakes. 46cm bars have pretty much the same leverage as flat bars; moreover, bars...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-19-11, 07:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,795
Posted By da07079

Avid mechanical discs (both the BB5 and BB7) come...

Avid mechanical discs (both the BB5 and BB7) come in a road version and a mountain version. http://www.sram.com/avid/category/283 The road version works with road levers (including brifters). I've...
Forum: Northeast
01-30-11, 06:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,221
Posted By da07079

Depending on the day, either a cyclocross bike...

Depending on the day, either a cyclocross bike with disc brakes or a vintage road bike. Pictures of the 'cross bikke and my commute in the thread at...
Forum: Northeast
01-28-11, 05:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,221
Posted By da07079

I've been parking my bike at Penn Station for...

I've been parking my bike at Penn Station for years and had no indications that anyone has tried to steal it. I lock it up well, with a cable lock through both wheels and the frame and an u-lock...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-27-10, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By da07079

Can you explain the inferiority of the 30-series?

Can you explain the inferiority of the 30-series?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-01-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,094
Posted By da07079

It looks like the Mel Pinto Special that recently...

It looks like the Mel Pinto Special that recently passed through my hands.

I assumed that it was made by Urago, based on a report by Sheldon Brown (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/velos.html):
...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-10, 08:47 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,176
Posted By da07079

Always. Shimanon PD-M424 combination platform...

Always. Shimanon PD-M424 combination platform and clipless. Platform lets me get started at lights (and I have a lot of them) without worrying about clipping in instantly, while the clips give me...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-29-10, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,203
Posted By da07079

Terry-style

The Terry-style bikes have a smaller (24") front wheel to allow a shorter top tube without changing the geometry. (Some discussion at http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/terry/index.html.)

They...
Forum: Touring
09-25-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,427
Posted By da07079

For Trade: Have Terry-style 46cm Miyata 615 GT; Want 60 or 63cm Miyata 61x or 1000

I've been looking for a Miyata 610/615/618 or 1000 for a long time. I found one recently , but in the extra-small size, "Terry-style" with a 700c rear wheel and 24" front wheel. I ride a large bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,038
Posted By da07079

I use Nashbar's version of the dual-use CO2 /...

I use Nashbar's version of the dual-use CO2 / minipump. http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_172872_-1_201492_10000_200315. I like being able get going quickly with CO2, and the...
Forum: Northeast
07-29-10, 09:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,221
Posted By da07079

You may have a point with respect to a commute to...

You may have a point with respect to a commute to midtown, but my commute to downtown NYC takes a little more than an hour, no matter how I do it -- train to Hoboken and PATH to WTC, train to NY Penn...
Forum: Northeast
07-29-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,221
Posted By da07079

Commuting to Newark Penn

I live in S.Orange and work in downtown NY. I bike to Newark Penn, lock my bike up there and take the PATH to the WTC.

Most of my ride is straight down S.Orange Ave. The worst part is the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-08-10, 09:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,811
Posted By da07079

My 2007 Milano has a mount for a front disc, but...

My 2007 Milano has a mount for a front disc, but not a rear disc. Rear is set up to accomodate a drum brake, although I haven't had a need for one.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-28-10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,732
Posted By da07079

Halogen Lamp Assembly / MR-11

Allelectronics has a "HALOGEN LAMP ASSEMBLY W/ AUTO LIGHTER CORD" for $5.65. http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/HLP-251/HALOGEN-LAMP-ASSEMBLY-W/AUTO-LIGHTER-CORD/1.html The catalog...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,296
Posted By da07079

For off-the-shelf, look for "29er" mountain bike...

For off-the-shelf, look for "29er" mountain bike wheels -- they're 700C and often disc compatible. For example, there are 700C disc wheelsets from $145 to $775 on the 29er page at Pricepoint...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-09, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By da07079

I remedy that lack of fredness with reflective...

I remedy that lack of fredness with reflective tape.
Forum: Recumbent
07-27-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,381
Posted By da07079

park pcs-10

Where do you clamp it? I normally clamp onto the seatpost, which isn't an option.
Forum: Recumbent
07-05-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,381
Posted By da07079

Thanks everyone for your advice and comments. A...

Thanks everyone for your advice and comments. A few replies below.



I guess I'll get used to it. What do you do about turns where stopping pedaling is not an option? Up moderately steep...
Forum: Recumbent
07-03-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,381
Posted By da07079

Got bent this week

I finally bought a recumbent after a number of years looking at them. It's really nice -- a 2007 Rans Force 5 Enduro (dual 559 highracer with disc brakes) -- and was a great deal off of Craigslist.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-27-09, 09:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,338
Posted By da07079

With the caveat that I am not admitted to the bar...

With the caveat that I am not admitted to the bar in Idaho, and not competent as a criminal lawyer in any jurisdiction:

According to my Blacks "gross negligence" is the "intentional failure to...
Forum: Northeast
06-22-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,072
Posted By da07079

I can't tell from your question whether your goal...

I can't tell from your question whether your goal is to have a pleasant ride to Belmar, or specifically to ride along the shore to Belmar.

If you are just looking for a pleasant ride to Belmar,...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,100
Posted By da07079

I run Ultra Gatorskins -- and carry two spare...

I run Ultra Gatorskins -- and carry two spare tubes, patch kit, CO2 and a pump. (I'll worry about the weight in the panniers when I've gotten rid of the extra weight on the rider.)

My commute...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,538
Posted By da07079

Thanks, everyone, for the advice

But I'm not going to take it (yet). I think it'd be a shame to part it out. I'm going to ride it a bit more and see if I can get used to the size. Maybe I'll also try my hand with cleaning up the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-07-09, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,538
Posted By da07079

Team Miyata 1990 Full Dura-Ace

I picked up a 1990 Team Miyata for cheap, but at 58cm it feels too small for me. I should have known better -- my regular ride is a 25-inch 710 -- but I was really hoping I could upgrade from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-09, 03:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,655
Posted By da07079

Good tires are available everywhere in 27". I...

Good tires are available everywhere in 27". I like durable and don't care about weight so recommend:

Continental Ultra Gatorskin...
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