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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

I went out of my way to pick this up, The paint...

I went out of my way to pick this up, The paint is beat up, the original Deore thumbies were replaced by Sunrace. I had been hoping for Deore XT but it was all standard Deore. The good news is it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 03:37 AM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

In my search for an old RockHopper I came across...

In my search for an old RockHopper I came across this and couldn't pass it up, my size, $50, bullmoose bars, thumbies, biplane fork and I have never had a Shogun pass through my hands before....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Went to the Bike Works co-op sale today and got...

Went to the Bike Works co-op sale today and got in with the first group so I had a good look at the stock, I was hoping to find a Rock Hopper and saw two and a Stumpy but they were all either too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Wow - Stay Safe!

Wow - Stay Safe!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-20, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

I bought the expensive bikesmith cotter press and...

I bought the expensive bikesmith cotter press and every time I have to use it I am glad I did and I have used it enough by now to justify the price, if this is the only cotter bike you plan to work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-19, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Came across this Trek 850 Antelope for $20,...

Came across this Trek 850 Antelope for $20, appears mostly stock, 92 in sour grape with Exage 400 LX group and a flat front tire. Should be fun to tinker with
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

velo_Mule , yeah I wasn't really in the market...

velo_Mule , yeah I wasn't really in the market for another bike but all the things you mentioned lured me into thinking this wouldn't be a bad option as a trainer bike and I think it will clean up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

At $50 it wasn't a steal but not a bad deal for...

At $50 it wasn't a steal but not a bad deal for this entry level Sport Tourer Miyata 112. Its gonna be my Trainer bike this winter and then get a refresh in the spring
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Now why would I pay $75 for an entry level Takara...

Now why would I pay $75 for an entry level Takara in this softening market? Well I am hunting a 700c wheelset to equip the sweet 89 Allez that tricky was nice enough to give me a deal on, the caveat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 11:18 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Not a fan of how Aluminium rides but I do...

Not a fan of how Aluminium rides but I do appreciate the cool tube shapes they get from hydro-forming, nice Score randyjawa
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Was watching this Novara Ponderosa on CL for no...

Was watching this Novara Ponderosa on CL for no particular reason, as the price kept coming down I threw out an offer of $25 and it was accepted. I think I will clean it up, tune it up, loose the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

CL Freebies (aftermath, hubby in garage) … Honey...

CL Freebies (aftermath, hubby in garage) … Honey have you seen my bike parts? Oh you were going to use those dear? :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-19, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

I built a very similar Le Tour III (Japanese...

I built a very similar Le Tour III (Japanese built Schwinn) up for my sister in law. It came out pretty nice and it started about where you are at.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-19, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Parking strip is what I hear it referred to here...

Parking strip is what I hear it referred to here in Wa.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

I saved it from lingering on CL, 1993 Rock hopper...

I saved it from lingering on CL, 1993 Rock hopper Comp, it was missing a drive side crank bolt (replaced out of parts bin) and only 3 of 7 gears work -3x3 -but I am hoping to bring them all back....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Not just a centurion but an Ironman! check out...

Not just a centurion but an Ironman! check out their own special thread here https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/767379-post-your-centurion-ironman-love-80s-paint-jobs.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-19, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Man all I ever found in gramps shed was dead...

Man all I ever found in gramps shed was dead flies and maybe a rusty gardening tool or three. Nice Find Macktheknife
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-19, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

zjrog congrats on the weight loss are you doing...

zjrog congrats on the weight loss are you doing anything specific to drop the #s (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=s) ? I could stand to be less of a Clydesdale myself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

I tried a trail-a bike with my daughter when she...

I tried a trail-a bike with my daughter when she was little and she did NOT like it too much side to side motion. She did scooters in PE at school and that helped with balance I also made a balance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Nice I was looking at that fork t thinking aren't...

Nice I was looking at that fork t thinking aren't those zertz inserts that Specialized used? isn't that an S logo near the fork crown??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

And once you have bike upside down clamped in a...

And once you have bike upside down clamped in a vise by the top of the seat post you can remove the bottle cage bolts on the seat tube and spray liquid wrench down the tube I did the once over a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

@mkeller234...

@mkeller234 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mkeller234-143245.html) that Mt Fuji checks a ton of boxes -nice find
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Love those thumbies! I have a at least one spare...

Love those thumbies! I have a at least one spare front 26" wheel floating around if you decide to build it up and are ever in Seattle...although sadly a part out would probably be the most efficient...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-18, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

coolkat are you seeing these online or are you a...

coolkat are you seeing these online or are you a jet setting goodwill shopper? :D thanks for the info I might have to give the one in Burien another chance, it was slim pickings last time I went
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-18, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Picked up a RockHopper comp for cheap on FB...

Picked up a RockHopper comp for cheap on FB marketplace and with the help of T-Mar and others was able to ID it as a 1989 model.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-18, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Yeah I often wonder what happens to those poor...

Yeah I often wonder what happens to those poor abandoned frames still locked to a rack, I assume the city comes around with some bolt cutters very once in a blue moon and the frames go to the great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-18, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Man I can never find a score like that in Seattle...

Man I can never find a score like that in Seattle maybe I'll have to make a trip to Whidbey Island :D I have been thinking one of those hybrids like a Multi track would make a great commuter, nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-18, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Nice Score! A lugged steel Sirrus or Allez in my...

Nice Score! A lugged steel Sirrus or Allez in my size is on my list. I found a deal on a 56cm 1992 Allez this spring but could not make it fit so I will keep looking for a 58.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-18, 07:42 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

For 2 $20s I got a parts bike, 87 Trek Antelope...

For 2 $20s I got a parts bike, 87 Trek Antelope 800 so I can update the Clunker Challenge Ibex now that I am done with the Mileage. Front wheel and stem will migrate to the Ibex for sure and other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-18, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

I am no expert but those appear to be tubular...

I am no expert but those appear to be tubular tires and yes they do get glued on, nice SunTour bar-cons
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Nicely done, always had a soft spot for the ...

Nicely done, always had a soft spot for the Randonee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

$20 bucks - nice score! I paid $50 for an 87 Le...

$20 bucks - nice score! I paid $50 for an 87 Le Tour last month, also too small for me, and thought I was getting a deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-18, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Murray Missile don't you ride a 25" frame?...

Murray Missile don't you ride a 25" frame? Finding a bike with center mounted Suntour shifters is on my want to find list, nice score on the Luxe
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-18, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

I need to find better Dumpsters, that is an...

I need to find better Dumpsters, that is an excellent find, I would love to find an Arabesque group free for the taking
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-18, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

You don't often see the Gitane "quick release"...

You don't often see the Gitane "quick release" decals in that fine of shape, they look perfect. Nice score, chapeau.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Not a great score but at $50 a good score of this...

Not a great score but at $50 a good score of this 1987 Schwinn LeTour (based on color, decals and Shimano components) a bit too small but I will either; strip. flip it. or rehab and sell it. Need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-18, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

Thanks 3speedslow I built up a ladies Traveler...

Thanks 3speedslow I built up a ladies Traveler III for my sister in Law a few years back and she loves it, I really enjoy working on those Japanese built Schwinns.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

In this case I was going to be the one taking a...

In this case I was going to be the one taking a bike to the scrap yard. I bought this 1978 Schwinn Traveler III frame set from the Co-op about 5 years ago for five bucks. I looked at it last spring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15,453
Views: 4,079,306
Posted By ryansu

while looking for something else I found this...

while looking for something else I found this rough Nishiki Cascade with stuck seatpost (1984 vintage? with biplane fork) for $11
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4254/35234891791_4374fe0f6e_b.jpg...
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