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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

I still don't have the new parts for my Ural...

I still don't have the new parts for my Ural though I finally got a response from IMWA and my go to parts guy, so it's all on order and hopefully be here in the next ten days. In the meantime, I dug...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,117
Posted By bikamper

I was dumb enough to try it a second time. I...

I was dumb enough to try it a second time. I think I came up something like 6 miles short in the allotted time. I told the crew that my heinie was calling the shots this go round and said, "Enough!"..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 520
Posted By bikamper

Depending on the story you hear, the Soviets...

Depending on the story you hear, the Soviets either bought a BMW R71 motorcycle in Switzerland and reverse engineered it for the Ural M72 military motorcycle, or they got the plans and the tooling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 520
Posted By bikamper

Owning several Russian Zenit cameras and a...

Owning several Russian Zenit cameras and a Russian Ural sidecar outfit, I am quite familiar with 'Gudenov'. We Ural owners practice WWID, 'What Would Ivan Do?', when it comes to repairs when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

I guess if it has wheels, the wrenching is never...

I guess if it has wheels, the wrenching is never ending.
https://i.imgur.com/AMCUCfrl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/lw7C6Phl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/r2jV9RLl.jpg
A hot day in a slow parade. Over heated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

It didn’t take me long to learn why the dealer...

It didn’t take me long to learn why the dealer charged $120 to do an oil change. After I did it once, and only once, I was glad to to pay to let them do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,313
Posted By bikamper

Congrats. I found quickly that working full time...

Congrats. I found quickly that working full time is very over-rated. I had lunch today with my old boss and one of the guys I trained. After hearing about the BS that's still happening, I don't miss...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-08-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By bikamper

I get where you’re coming from. My wife’s aunt’s...

I get where you’re coming from. My wife’s aunt’s Columbia was such a POS that it burrowed in the mud to catch the bottom feeders. I figure anything with an Ashtabula crank is a waste of time and...
Forum: Introductions
08-06-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 697
Posted By bikamper

Hiya. Cheesehead expat here. Born in Eau Claire,...

Hiya. Cheesehead expat here. Born in Eau Claire, grew up in Kenosha County before committing the mortal sin of moving to Illannoy almost 50 years ago. I'm familiar with the Elroy Mauston area. I also...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-06-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By bikamper

Diving Back In

Thirty years ago, my wife and I had a pair of Burley Duets. One for her and our oldest, the other for myself and our youngest. The youngest and I rode the snot out of ours until she discovered boys....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

I lifted this beast into the repair stand by...

I lifted this beast into the repair stand by myself.
https://i.imgur.com/YHrsPctl.jpg
It got new tires but needed nothing else. Me, though, I need a bit of a lie down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 15,298
Views: 3,927,259
Posted By bikamper

This followed me home yesterday. ...

This followed me home yesterday.
https://i.imgur.com/OoFOXZ6l.jpg

Dyno Crestline. Not the greatest find, but the price was right and it will work for carrying two old people around the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,293
Posted By bikamper

Once from the Dundees to Madison and once from...

Once from the Dundees to Madison and once from the Dundees to Milwaukee. Since we moved to Elburn, I haven't gone any further than St. Charles.

Jeez, I just remembered going to Union, ME from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

No pics but my neighbor was riding his 80’s...

No pics but my neighbor was riding his 80’s Schwinn hybrid up and down the street. The brakes were squealing loud enough to wake my deaf dog. I called him over and adjusted the toe in on the brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,319
Posted By bikamper

Somewhere around 2010, I did the metric route of...

Somewhere around 2010, I did the metric route of the North Shore Century on my bone stock Raleigh Superbe for grins. I was none the worse for wear at the finish. I got a kick out of the many people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

Not bicycle related but it does have spoked...

Not bicycle related but it does have spoked wheels
https://i.imgur.com/54GaR9Zl.jpg

Moral of the above, don't buy cheap bearings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 939,365
Posted By bikamper

67 year old me at the 3 Speed Tour. ...

67 year old me at the 3 Speed Tour.
https://i.imgur.com/GCyo0kvl.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 726
Posted By bikamper

Jeez, I'm only 15 miles from Sycamore and usually...

Jeez, I'm only 15 miles from Sycamore and usually don't get any closer to Blue Moon than the Farm & Fleet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 27,612
Views: 4,291,707
Posted By bikamper

That's a painful yes. Throw in almost 400 miles...

That's a painful yes. Throw in almost 400 miles on the Ural today and Wisconsins' beat up county roads; it may take Advil, Bag Balm, and a double Balvanie to take the edge off tonight.

I made sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 27,612
Views: 4,291,707
Posted By bikamper

Sunuva…something did fall off. ...

Sunuva…something did fall off.
https://i.imgur.com/EpALTePl.jpg

I stopped at a bike shop in Mt.Horeb, WI and got me an early Fathers Day present.
https://i.imgur.com/MrTUTi2l.jpg

The guy at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 27,612
Views: 4,291,707
Posted By bikamper

Heading up to Red Wing for the 3 Speed Tour in a...

Heading up to Red Wing for the 3 Speed Tour in a few minutes.
https://i.imgur.com/izflIttl.jpg

I have this beastie loaded on the back of the Urinal and everything that might fall off in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,390
Posted By bikamper

I showed up to a C&V ride on my 1947 Monark...

I showed up to a C&V ride on my 1947 Monark Rocket. One guy told me it had the wrong chain guard. I said yes and the chain guard cost me $3 not to have to roll up my pant leg.

I did the metric...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 05:15 AM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

I overhauled the front hub on The Tetanus Express...

I overhauled the front hub on The Tetanus Express yesterday because it felt ‘sticky’.
https://i.imgur.com/zuNmn4x.jpg
I built this in 2005 and I used ‘Blue Slip II’ in that hub. Jeez, that stuff...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27,612
Views: 4,291,707
Posted By bikamper

I'll be there for maybe my 10th ride. I'll have...

I'll be there for maybe my 10th ride. I'll have my looks like hell 23" Bitsa Sports with some modern-ish accouterments. Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your Maclean.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

Thanks. I tell people that they are more fun than...

Thanks. I tell people that they are more fun than you are legally allowed to have. It's also a very handy little hauler. This one is a 2007 with 36,000 miles on the clock. I checked out a 2022 last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

It starts in Red Wing and crosses the Mississippi...

It starts in Red Wing and crosses the Mississippi to run south on WI35 the first day. There are many little side trips along the way south. Some are challenging, even on a derailleur bike. At Nelson,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

I've done the 3ST many times since 2008. It's a...

I've done the 3ST many times since 2008. It's a good time. The hard parts are the Bay City Hill and staying sober after the hill.:)

I usually camp in Wabasha, MN Friday thru Sunday but this year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

I know the background is busy. There is a lot...

I know the background is busy. There is a lot going on in my garage. I'm just about finished prepping this Raleigh Sports Bitsa for this years Lake Pepin 3 Speed Tour....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 231
Posted By bikamper

I have a 1950 alloy shell AM with a Cyclo triple...

I have a 1950 alloy shell AM with a Cyclo triple cluster laced to a 700 something I did almost 30 years ago. Before the gear ring wore out, the hub with cluster was a joy to ride. Because the gear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,974
Posted By bikamper

Looking like a decent enough day tomorrow to hook...

Looking like a decent enough day tomorrow to hook the bike rack to the sidecar and ride that over.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By bikamper

Nice video. It's been years since I've been to...

Nice video. It's been years since I've been to the Madison Bike Swap and even longer since I yakked with Lon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 812
Posted By bikamper

Way back when that picture was taken, there was a...

Way back when that picture was taken, there was a Svea 123 in the seat bag. Now there is an Optimus 00 kero burner with a Terry clamp mounted on the seat post.
https://i.imgur.com/4CRiAPzl.jpg
The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 812
Posted By bikamper

Not sure if this is what you are looking for but...

Not sure if this is what you are looking for but below is a seatbag I made from an old boy scout Yucca pack.
https://live.staticflickr.com/2104/2126442248_e2b1ae13fa_z.jpg

I made the straps from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 06:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,974
Posted By bikamper

At this early date, I am in. PM on it's way.

At this early date, I am in. PM on it's way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,311
Posted By bikamper

Where to start? This was free. It's a...

Where to start?

This was free. It's a 1964-ish Dunelt Sports, affectionately known as the Tetanus Express. It had no wheels on when I found it in the trash. 559 rims, 2 speed fixed gear hub,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,000
Posted By bikamper

Seventies something Mercier with an FW modified...

Seventies something Mercier with an FW modified to 3 speed fixed gear. Clobbered by a car.
https://live.staticflickr.com/3174/2280545277_72f0c56a90_z.jpg

1973 Super Course. What parts survived...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15,298
Views: 3,927,259
Posted By bikamper

I think I stole this 1987 Raleigh Technium 440...

I think I stole this 1987 Raleigh Technium 440 from the local ReStore for $70.
https://i.imgur.com/iylsBo8l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/EGus56Fl.jpg

Looks lightly used. I was always impressed by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,806
Posted By bikamper

This POS. It seemed like such a good idea at the...

This POS. It seemed like such a good idea at the time.
https://i.imgur.com/4yzyO6Wl.jpg

So far, I fixed the front brake and ditched the less than adequate Bendix 70 or 76 coaster brake. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,690
Posted By bikamper

After two more knee surgeries and a rebuilt left...

After two more knee surgeries and a rebuilt left foot which may, or may not, have been related to the 'August Unpleasantness Of 2007', I'm doing pretty good for an Old Retired Phart.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 754
Posted By bikamper

I hope I can kind of help. I do ride a 3 speed...

I hope I can kind of help. I do ride a 3 speed fixed gear, though neither an ASC nor an S3X. I use a modified FW converted to a 3 speed fixed gear using some parts from a trashed S5. It's also in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-22, 07:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,060
Posted By bikamper

I've owned five. I still have my first two, a...

I've owned five. I still have my first two, a 1981 710 and a 1990 600gt. The 710 was bought new and is still close to stock. The 600gt was bought as a frameset and I hung my choice of parts on it for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 233
Posted By bikamper

It's Delightful, It's De Lovely, It's DeSoto

Yeah, I'm old enough to remember that and I own one. Actually two, if you count this nasty looking DeSoto trike that followed me home this week.
https://i.imgur.com/4yzyO6W.jpg
The earliest Rice...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 26,821
Posted By bikamper

I took the 1970 Gitane Mexico out for its maiden...

I took the 1970 Gitane Mexico out for its maiden ride last Sunday. It didn't break and I didn't die, so it was a grand day out.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52075734091_f0a5956b93_z.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27,612
Views: 4,291,707
Posted By bikamper

I had to miss it this year, but are you sure it...

I had to miss it this year, but are you sure it was trading notes and not trading flasks at the top of Bay City Hill. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,168
Posted By bikamper

Thanks. Prior to the May 72 issue, I'd never...

Thanks. Prior to the May 72 issue, I'd never heard of PBP. 19 years later, I rode it. This article is what lit the spark.The link to the 1991 event brought back names and memories from nearly 31...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 27,612
Views: 4,291,707
Posted By bikamper

I bought my 68 Superbe 15 years ago and the...

I bought my 68 Superbe 15 years ago and the Dynohub was mounted to the left. It still is.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49905031378_c87fc90ce4_z.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,920
Posted By bikamper

I wanted an S3X so bad I could taste it. I got...

I wanted an S3X so bad I could taste it. I got one for a b'day present years ago. It's still in the box.

A short history of the Cheesy hubs.

The 2 Speed SA is made from a post 1963/pre-SunRace...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,920
Posted By bikamper

I started riding fixed in 95 on a Schwinn...

I started riding fixed in 95 on a Schwinn Paramount track bike I got in trade for a Miyata Country Runner. Schwinn was too big for me and geared too high, so I sold it for a phenomenal fee. Fast...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-22, 11:46 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 26,821
Posted By bikamper

Nahh-it's bone stock.:D

Nahh-it's bone stock.:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 42,770
Posted By bikamper

This ...

This
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51091387780_804f24af29_z.jpg

These
https://live.staticflickr.com/739/21612178555_27e20e5cac_z.jpg...
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