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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 269,468
Posted By MrGastrognome

SERIAL NUMBERS 1980-1987*: Serial number...

SERIAL NUMBERS 1980-1987*:

Serial number format WXYZZZZZ where;

W = a letter, presumibly indicating a Fuji facility or contractor. To date, samples have included F, I , J, K & S.
X = a letter,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,232
Posted By MrGastrognome

'81 Fuji America - My $120 score off of CL....

'81 Fuji America - My $120 score off of CL. Didn't even notice the Chris King headset until I was putting it on the car's bike rack and it's got a Phil BB. Since then I've swapped out the brakes for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By MrGastrognome

This Cyclone GT decided it didn't really care for...

This Cyclone GT decided it didn't really care for wrapping chain about 50 miles into my ride Saturday, so I set it to 44/16 did the last 20 miles single speed. Broke it down on Sunday to find the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,496
Posted By MrGastrognome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MON4LaUw49Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MON4LaUw49Q
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,103
Posted By MrGastrognome

Nishiki Bel Air

Just finished building up this '85 Nishiki Bel Air yesterday that I picked up back in December. Bought the frame on a whim because I liked the top and seat tube measurements along with a donor bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-21-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,906
Posted By MrGastrognome

All praise coffee, liquid life, revitalizer of...

All praise coffee, liquid life, revitalizer of neural connections with a small assist from the FB algorithm which is guaranteed to reccomend the same ads over and over and over...
PM sent.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

El Dorado Hills, CA There a couple Atalas (and...

El Dorado Hills, CA
There a couple Atalas (and a Fuji S12-s and a Rodruigez tandem) in them thar hills!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-21-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,906
Posted By MrGastrognome

I just saw a local ad for one of these yesterday....

I just saw a local ad for one of these yesterday. Must have had a nondescript title as searching my history doesn't bring up a link. Maybe after another cuppa or two I'll have better luck and holler...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By MrGastrognome

Faded (formerly) black anodizing has become one...

Faded (formerly) black anodizing has become one of my favorite types of patina. Gold bear traps on vintage MTBs are just [chef's kiss].
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,610
Posted By MrGastrognome

"...

"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By MrGastrognome

Made the most of a rainy day and went down to a...

Made the most of a rainy day and went down to a heated shop to cold set the Nishiki Bel Air to 130, install the BB, run cables and give the mechs a "close enough" adjustment....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,042
Posted By MrGastrognome

You can try dyeing a set of light colored hoods....

You can try dyeing a set of light colored hoods. This guy is using Shimano r7000 which have a silver lever option and got some good results that seem to be holding up well....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 49,183
Posted By MrGastrognome

I'm picking picking up a Rivet next week. Leaning...

I'm picking picking up a Rivet next week. Leaning towards Ti rails as well. Not that I'm after the weight savings but the extra flex wouldn't hurt. Everybody I know ridding a Rivet comments on how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By MrGastrognome

Ha! So many epic tunes in that series. While not...

Ha! So many epic tunes in that series. While not all of them have aged a gracefully as others, I love how it introduced kids to base 12 number theory with jazz funk......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By MrGastrognome

Schoolhouse Rock taught me that three is a magic...

Schoolhouse Rock taught me that three is a magic number.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1481/img_20240105_124051_754_4e9aac4d338e8e9428e0c2e5916e0b21363156a2.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By MrGastrognome

One week later: Give me a cheater bar large...

One week later:
Give me a cheater bar large enough to fit over the wrench....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,132,904
Posted By MrGastrognome

Beats me. I've heard of other Meridians hiding...

Beats me. I've heard of other Meridians hiding the number under there. All I know is it's from after West Coast Cycles sold the Nishiki brand to Derby ('89) so it's probably a Taiwanese (Giant) made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 886
Posted By MrGastrognome

Add Crust to the list of 650b rim brake options...

Add Crust to the list of 650b rim brake options (https://crustbikes.com/collections/wheels) although they are currently OOS on their single speed wheelset and bare rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2,674
Views: 1,132,904
Posted By MrGastrognome

Have you looked under the cable guide? edit for...

Have you looked under the cable guide?
edit for clarification: remove the plastic cable guides on the bottom bracket.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,610
Posted By MrGastrognome

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x441/beer_4162954_fbdc7_hd_jpeg_f0df93863e1297980989f11a128b54a03203219c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By MrGastrognome

Two projects going on this weekend; double...

Two projects going on this weekend; double wrapping bars with wool outer tape and finished with a shellac'd twine wrap on the America then cleaning and swapping some parts from a donor bike onto the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,879
Posted By MrGastrognome

I bought a B&M light from them in mid 2022. Knew...

I bought a B&M light from them in mid 2022. Knew shipping would take a while. The light was listed as including batteries that weren't included in my shipment. Contacted their customer service and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-27-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By MrGastrognome

Got my attention, too bad I loaned out my tube...

Got my attention, too bad I loaned out my tube stretcher... I'd need another 6-7cm in that seat and top tube.
GLWS
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-27-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
Posted By MrGastrognome

'85ish Suntour LePree Rear Derailleur

What's the going price for a 3 pulley LePree these days? After posting in the ISO forum a very nice member has one in their stash that they're willing to part with. The mech in question has a some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Vintage Trek 760 Racing Bike with full Victory...

Vintage Trek 760 Racing Bike with full Victory Campagnolo components - Size 56 $600...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Maybe some of the more eagle eyed members might...

Maybe some of the more eagle eyed members might recognize these lugs.
Seattle, WA $60 (https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/986152109537996/?mibextid=dXMIcH)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x450/00s0s_8ac8jgjifmm_0ww0oo_600x450_66a07cd926a6eef6ad9d5bc61673a4052e2a5e1f.jpg
Big Panasonic mountain cat in PDX $275...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Exploring the Seattle ads this morning......

Exploring the Seattle ads this morning... (https://images.craigslist.org/00t0t_6BbLu9ky7D_0x20oM_600x450.jpg)
Davidson Mtn Bike $475
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Paramount Touring Frame

Sparks, NV $275
56cm
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/379024214574135/?mibextid=dXMIcH
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 772,905
Posted By MrGastrognome

ISO Triple pulley Suntour rear mech... XC, Le...

ISO Triple pulley Suntour rear mech... XC, Le Pree or Cyclone.
Grabbed a Nishiki Bel Air frame on a whim recently because I liked the cut of it's jib. While reading up on them I learned It...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-23-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,098
Posted By MrGastrognome

Noticed there was another frame at my work, 54cm...

Noticed there was another frame at my work, 54cm sadly and I suspect saw its fair share of cyclocross.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-23-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,745
Posted By MrGastrognome

Besides, it's always fun reading old threads...

Besides, it's always fun reading old threads where T-Mar is doing T-Mar things.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,610
Posted By MrGastrognome

I kNOw WhAT i GoT! Now down to $1500...

I kNOw WhAT i GoT! Now down to $1500 (https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-rare-85-vintage-schwinn/7697525276.html)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

The Echelon has been acquired. Apparently the...

The Echelon has been acquired. Apparently the owner built this up from a bare frame when he was 15 and made a handful of modifications over the years. The new owner will restore it to the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By MrGastrognome

Didn't have an opportunity to try them with stock...

Didn't have an opportunity to try them with stock pads as they came without them but I had two sets of Koolstop DA on hand and I'm very happy with the response. The DiaCompe 500 G they replaced were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Agreed, not sure what the stock group would have...

Agreed, not sure what the stock group would have been on these but for a mixed build Superbe and Campy isn't a bad way to find a bike at this price. I'd love to hear if there was a Campy option for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7,789
Views: 920,374
Posted By MrGastrognome

Oof! I managed to post this to the wrong thread...

Oof! I managed to post this to the wrong thread yesterday...
What I had mistakenly started as a quick upgrade turned into a month and a half of downtime. Finally thanks to the CV for sale forum,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Echelon Oddesy $125...

Echelon Oddesy $125 (https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/sacramento-vintage-bike-campy-suntour/7698796184.html)
Sacramento, CA
Somebody should probably save this bike. Local pick up only.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-20-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,046
Posted By MrGastrognome

Thanks to Rooney for today's box of Suntour...

Thanks to Rooney for today's box of Suntour shifty bits and Diacomp brakey bits. Easy like Sunday morning.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,211
Posted By MrGastrognome

This is a common issue I see during free bike...

This is a common issue I see during free bike repair clinics our local nonprofit holds. Especially OP's trigger shifter clicking and not pulling any cable to move the derailleur. Assuming the RD...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By MrGastrognome

You could try tucking the tape into the bar with...

You could try tucking the tape into the bar with the plugs after wrapping over the grips like normal drop bars and avoid using twin all together. It would be the thickest of double wrap. I think the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,631
Posted By MrGastrognome

Edit: Not sure how I managed to make a post to...

Edit: Not sure how I managed to make a post to the entirely wrong thread... I must have been working in too many tabs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,177
Posted By MrGastrognome

Not CV but not this aluminum hybrid has served me...

Not CV but not this aluminum hybrid has served me well as my grocery getter, it's also the bike I rode on my first 200k brevet. Purchased in 2014 when I was driving 30,000 miles a year for work so I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By MrGastrognome

Couple vids from Blue Lug in Japan about wrapping...

Couple vids from Blue Lug in Japan about wrapping ESI grips... Just turn on the English sub titles

https://youtu.be/nhGAfWhaf4M?si=a1ojBkj0EhRL6mR2
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Fresno, CA Fres-yes: '85ish Team fuji $200...

Fresno, CA
Fres-yes: '85ish Team fuji $200...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Pugeot Tourer

Sacramento, CA
Given the recent leather wrapped bar interest, I thought I'd share this Peugot that been posted for a while. Anybody looking for 80's REI touring bags?
Peugeot - $100...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Good deal for the tall folks

Berkeley, CA
Nicely equipped for a cult of Grant enthusiast.
Mustachio'd Bridgestone 600 - $200 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,122,311
Posted By MrGastrognome

Yes, there are dozens of pumps on ebay right now....

Yes, there are dozens of pumps on ebay right now. None of which are that aren't that particular model (or color). One will turn up in time no doubt but it wasn't a itch until I saw that ad. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By MrGastrognome

45cm 115s are a rare bird... sometimes you have...

45cm 115s are a rare bird... sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands.
https://youtu.be/z73cm-IefG4?si=HhJ9e16q8sK4Ix6i&t=69
B135s are great bars as well but the width is measured at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 733
Posted By MrGastrognome

Bummer, but it'll be fun to watch their ad...

Bummer, but it'll be fun to watch their ad languish for months. A classic "I saw one for $500." Yes, the reason you saw that ad is because no one is buying it at that price. I've seen a handful of...
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