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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-23-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 303,251
Posted By RVRBTR

Add Another One.... 62 Year Old Rider, 38 Year Old Bike

Hi Folks, Just did my first single speed ride in nearly 50 years. Been riding multi-speeds since the early 70's, and I turn 63 next month. The bike is (was?) a 1984 Trek 460 built from various pieces...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 07:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 240
Posted By RVRBTR

Quill Stem Stamp/Marking Question

Hi Folks, I've got a couple of old road stems lying around with this marking, however these pics are from "unbranded" ebay listings. Can anyone tell me what manufacturer this might have been?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,658
Posted By RVRBTR

Bought a Fuji for the Sugino seatpost!

I bought a bright yellow $20 Fuji frame for the Sugino SP-KC seatpost needed on a Trek resto. Ended up being a 26.8mm, not usable on the Trek, so I built the Fuji up using parts from my stash....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,572
Posted By RVRBTR

Another 1985 Fuji Del Ray

Riddle of Steel, Just picked up this original owner 1985 Del Ray for $100. I'm wondering if those Dia-Compe 500's will be long

enough to fit the black 700c Mavic Open Sports I have laying around?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By RVRBTR

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I hate to disappoint the purists, but here's the results of my Velocals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By RVRBTR

Thanks for all the responses. The rest of the...

Thanks for all the responses. The rest of the bike is pristine condition, so those original waterslide decals were a visual distraction. Plus, I already have a replacement set from VeloCals. After...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By RVRBTR

Decal Removal Question

Hi Folks, How do I remove the original decals on a 1985 Trek 670 without damaging the paint. They’re very dried out and faded from age, and do not appear to be clear coated. I’m guessing they’re some...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-07-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,355
Posted By RVRBTR

Well, since there isn't a Flyover States section,...

Well, since there isn't a Flyover States section, I guess Mountains-Plains states it is.
Forum: Great Lakes
12-06-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,355
Posted By RVRBTR

I live in Missouri, home of the KATY Trail. Just...

I live in Missouri, home of the KATY Trail. Just wondering if I missed something, or maybe there's just no Missouri posters.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,733
Posted By RVRBTR

Personally, I would set the carbon bike aside for...

Personally, I would set the carbon bike aside for now. How many pinch flats do you really want to repair? Pick up a nice steel MTB or hybrid from the 90's for $100-200 and go at it. I just converted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,120,738
Posted By RVRBTR

The Schwinn is also a more desirable 58cm-ish...

The Schwinn is also a more desirable 58cm-ish size. That Bridgestone is classic 80's skyscraper height.
Forum: Great Lakes
12-06-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,355
Posted By RVRBTR

Am I Missing Something?

Hi Folks, Newer member with a stupid question. Am I missing something, or is there no Midwest category in the Regional listings?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,905
Posted By RVRBTR

1986 Schwinn Prelude...

Bought a 23" metallic grey Prelude new in 1986, paid $309 for it. Found some NOS Suntour Cyclone brakes for it a couple years later. A couple years after that I bought an aluminum Trek 1200 and got...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By RVRBTR

Nice bikes for the money, imho. Probably near the...

Nice bikes for the money, imho. Probably near the end of US production. I had a 1986 Schwinn Prelude (Super Le Tour), US made, fully lugged, Columbus tubing. Took it to Goodwill many years ago, still...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-03-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,316
Posted By RVRBTR

Part Number for BB Bearings

SonsBike, and others - The bottom bracket bearings used on Burley's are standard industrial bearings. One pair of P/N 6203-2RS (17x40x12mm) on the rear spindle, and one pair of P/N 6003-2RS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By RVRBTR

Bianchigirll ----- Read my post again... "My only...

Bianchigirll ----- Read my post again... "My only non-US made bike is a Bianchi..." Sorry, but it's all Italian, and all Campy. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By RVRBTR

Mid 90's Bianchi Brochure?

Hi Folks, Can anybody link me to a site that may have late 90's Bianchi brochures on file. My only non-US made bike is a Bianchi, bought new in 1998. Sorry if this question has an obvious answer, I'm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,535
Posted By RVRBTR

Update; This bike has a new owner.

Hi Folks! This bike now has a new owner! I always wanted a mid 80's Trek road bike, after lusting over them in my youth. I saw this locally on CL at $500, but knew it was priced high. Later it turned...
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