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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-27-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By Kevin stafford

I just bought one of the Rockshox 600 psi pumps...

I just bought one of the Rockshox 600 psi pumps from Amazon (my new mountain bike requires a little over 300 psi), seems to work great. Hope all of your kitties are doing well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3,555
Views: 440,970
Posted By Kevin stafford

We had a feral Hank that looks a lot like yours....

We had a feral Hank that looks a lot like yours. He was adopted by a nice neighbor just up the street and isn’t feral anymore. He now loves being an indoor cat.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-31-22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By Kevin stafford

It should remain in place, it’s just removed for...

It should remain in place, it’s just removed for access to the foot nut for servicing the fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,555
Views: 440,970
Posted By Kevin stafford

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/98813a26_1e20_47f3_b290_c35084b6bcbf_7926b33ffaa5b63495b04ce92c4b5a87af6c1880.jpeg
Yes, Boris is quite the character. He is very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3,555
Views: 440,970
Posted By Kevin stafford

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/9cb0aaf2_edc4_46a1_a5d9_c5644cc1c336_ff3053e90a80070db796dd452f7d5340aee28869.jpeg
Meet Boris Badinov, a tough old tomcat that showed...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 827
Posted By Kevin stafford

Looks like a walmart level bso, worth basically...

Looks like a walmart level bso, worth basically nothing. Fork is total junk, if you are thinking of buying it, don’t.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,539
Posted By Kevin stafford

They are different areas, the “triad” is...

They are different areas, the “triad” is Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, the “Triangle” is Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,539
Posted By Kevin stafford

Just a quick follow up to machinist 42’s post,...

Just a quick follow up to machinist 42’s post, Dale Brown’s shop is in NC, but in Greensboro. The shop is cycles Deoro, Dale is a great guy, and has a few vintage bikes for sale at his shop (pics at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,934
Posted By Kevin stafford

Sloooowly I turned………….

Sloooowly I turned………….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,073,033
Posted By Kevin stafford

Univega Gran Turismo

First thrift store find in a long time, Univega Gran Turismo, Suntour BL components, 25” with 22” top tube. Looks to be in pretty good shape, seatpost and stem aren’t stuck, has Cane Creek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,246
Posted By Kevin stafford

I would vote for no cage - Camelbak instead.

I would vote for no cage - Camelbak instead.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,580
Posted By Kevin stafford

Why? Because he is just another...

Why? Because he is just another flipper/junkspammer that posts lots of overpriced low end bikes and parts. He thinks this one is worth $999. Good luck with that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By Kevin stafford

Sign at the trailhead where I rode on...

Sign at the trailhead where I rode on Thursday(blue heron in Greensboro). Bike isn’t officially c&v, but is about 15 years old and obsolete by today’s standards (26” wheels)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,934
Posted By Kevin stafford

A fellow Chautauqua county native?

A fellow Chautauqua county native?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,345
Posted By Kevin stafford

I have done a lot of silver brazing over many...

I have done a lot of silver brazing over many years as an engineering tech testing cars and heavy trucks, if you do it correctly, you couldn’t knock the bosses off with a sledgehammer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,073,033
Posted By Kevin stafford

Miyata touring mixte

Found a Miyata 215 st mixte tourer at the local Goodwill today, first vintage find in months. I’ve never found a mixte tourer before, has spline triple butted frame with mangalloy fork, 3x6 Shimano...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By Kevin stafford

That is one of many similar SCAM ads all over CL,...

That is one of many similar SCAM ads all over CL, do NOT respond to it, the bike isn't stolen, it doesn't exist.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,258
Posted By Kevin stafford

None currently, but the list: 1972 Suzuki TS400...

None currently, but the list: 1972 Suzuki TS400 hot-rodded with TM parts, 1971 Yamaha RT-1 360, 2 different 1973 Yamaha DT-3 250 about 20 years apart, 1977 Penton MC-5 400 (bought new), 1982 Yamaha...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-04-20, 05:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,824
Posted By Kevin stafford

A good way to use a 10 speed Shimano clutch...

A good way to use a 10 speed Shimano clutch derailleur for a 9 speed cassette is to use it with a SRAM 9 speed shifter, I have this on one of my bikes running an 11-40 9 speed, shifts perfectly, no...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,824
Posted By Kevin stafford

It should work just fine with a narrow/wide...

It should work just fine with a narrow/wide chainring on the front, if the crank is a 104mm bolt circle, there are several on Amazon that are cheap and work well. I have a 1x9 with an old non-clutch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,326
Posted By Kevin stafford

I bought a Schwinn Prelude once that had the BB...

I bought a Schwinn Prelude once that had the BB installed backwards (adjustable cup on drive side, fixed on non drive). The threads in the frame were undamaged, I hope you have the same good luck...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,366
Posted By Kevin stafford

27.2 with a soda can (or beer can) shim should...

27.2 with a soda can (or beer can) shim should work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 07:24 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,757
Posted By Kevin stafford

Trek for 800 ad above is a scam, they are all...

Trek for 800 ad above is a scam, they are all over the place on CL, some mtn. bikes, some road, but almost always a Trek at 800
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-30-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,671
Posted By Kevin stafford

The center looks higher than the front and rear...

The center looks higher than the front and rear edges (where the pins are located), probably would have poor grip, the Chesters are a better bet
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-18, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,087
Posted By Kevin stafford

Should be compatible, but you will also need the...

Should be compatible, but you will also need the shim so the 1" steerer will fit the crown (11/8)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-17, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,281
Posted By Kevin stafford

Should be 126, my 82 Super Letour was. A decent...

Should be 126, my 82 Super Letour was. A decent bike to upgrade, I switched mine to 14 speed with 600 brifters, commuted 11,000 trouble free miles on it before selling it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-16, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,269
Posted By Kevin stafford

I bought a Schwinn prelude several years ago that...

I bought a Schwinn prelude several years ago that had the bb installed by a bonehead, adjustable cup on the drive side and fixed on the non drive side. I was sure the threads were toast, but they...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-30-16, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By Kevin stafford

The '89 in 23" may work for you, I have a 25" '89...

The '89 in 23" may work for you, I have a 25" '89 and the TT is only 56 cm on that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-16, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 965
Posted By Kevin stafford

Best fathers day present ever from our son Josh...

Best fathers day present ever from our son Josh last night. He won the Pierre S. DuPont first prize in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. Needless to say, his mother and I are very...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,996
Posted By Kevin stafford

be sure to check in to the Suntour upgrade...

be sure to check in to the Suntour upgrade program, you can get a Raidon or Epicon, etc. for much lower than retail.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,715
Posted By Kevin stafford

I had contacted the guy late morning, was...

I had contacted the guy late morning, was supposed to meet him that evening to pick up both bikes (Charlotte CL). He was supposed to text me when he got out of work at 6pm, never did hear from him....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-15, 04:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,287
Posted By Kevin stafford

The smaller bolt head will tighten on the...

The smaller bolt head will tighten on the bushing, not the caliper arm itself, allowing it to pivot as it should. I do think the 10mm hex head bolts are original on the older canti's though, I had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-15, 07:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,520
Posted By Kevin stafford

Salem is still a nice ride, I live just about a...

Salem is still a nice ride, I live just about a mile from the Linville rd end.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,520
Posted By Kevin stafford

I bought it from the original owner, an older...

I bought it from the original owner, an older gentleman that had ridden it around France. Even still has the original Mafac toolkit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,520
Posted By Kevin stafford

The pkn is mine, it is a very nice bike, it will...

The pkn is mine, it is a very nice bike, it will take much wider tires(but very smooth on 23's). I've been hoping to find it good home, been riding my mountain bikes most of the time lately. The pk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-15, 05:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,523
Posted By Kevin stafford

The 30T may work OK with the DA setup, I have had...

The 30T may work OK with the DA setup, I have had 2 different generations of 600 rd's on a Prelude and a Peugeot, both worked fine with a 30T low gear, also have an RX 100 on another Peugeot with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-15, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,073,033
Posted By Kevin stafford

The Puch looks just like one I used to have (the...

The Puch looks just like one I used to have (the rear half at least). There should still be some old pictures of it on the CR site, the model name is Olympian, nice riding bike.
Forum: Touring
07-23-15, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,489
Posted By Kevin stafford

I used P clips on a commuter, over 11,000 miles...

I used P clips on a commuter, over 11,000 miles with no problems, not even marks on the frame when I removed the rack to sell the bike. I also have one on a Peugeot commuter with a single center font...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-15, 04:00 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,757
Posted By Kevin stafford

I used to live in High Point, when people would...

I used to live in High Point, when people would ask where that was, I could legitimately reply "between Horneytown and Climax".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-15, 05:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,180
Posted By Kevin stafford

Had one on a Centurion LeMans RS, also have one...

Had one on a Centurion LeMans RS, also have one on my '87 Fuji Saratoga, I think OEM on both bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,293
Posted By Kevin stafford

I have a 91 series 5, it has a black SR FX stem...

I have a 91 series 5, it has a black SR FX stem as OE instead of the steel on the 92. I have it's twin in my parts bin if you would like that for your bike. I live in Kernersville, if you ever are up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-14, 04:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,269
Posted By Kevin stafford

My 86 Prelude takes PB fenders with 23's no...

My 86 Prelude takes PB fenders with 23's no problem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-14, 11:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,044
Posted By Kevin stafford

I just bought a 95 M2 frame last week, I have the...

I just bought a 95 M2 frame last week, I have the silver cups that were in the frame (installed a headset that I had). They are cups only, no logos at all, if you need them at some point just let me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-14, 05:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,766
Posted By Kevin stafford

The M2 Stumpjumpers have a lot of fans. I just...

The M2 Stumpjumpers have a lot of fans. I just bought one at T-Town for my wife, it is a small (16.5"), I put a 2.3 on the rear with plenty of clearance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,007
Posted By Kevin stafford

These Altus shifters are designed to have some...

These Altus shifters are designed to have some play in the rear shifter for the "self centering" rear derailleur.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-14, 06:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,812
Posted By Kevin stafford

I have a PK 10 from around 1980-81, bought from...

I have a PK 10 from around 1980-81, bought from original owner that had purchased it in France. Mine has a Swiss threaded BB, so when I swapped the crank I found one that worked with the existing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-14, 04:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,640
Posted By Kevin stafford

I've done the 8 speed shifter with 7 speed...

I've done the 8 speed shifter with 7 speed freewheel or cassette on several commuter bikes with no problems at all. I ran my Super LeTour for over 10,000 miles with that exact setup, never adjusted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By Kevin stafford

should be a px10 (px), originally equipped with...

should be a px10 (px), originally equipped with Campy (caw) size 56 cm, lower number is serial number.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-14, 04:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By Kevin stafford

The little white decal just behind the bottom...

The little white decal just behind the bottom bracket on the non drive chainstay will have the model ID and size on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-14, 11:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,357
Posted By Kevin stafford

I have the same Mafac kit, came with a Peugeot PK...

I have the same Mafac kit, came with a Peugeot PK 10 that I bought from the original owner, he bought it in France.
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