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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,391
Posted By BicycleSafari

I just painted a metal sign, I made, with...

I just painted a metal sign, I made, with rustoleum's hammered brown paint. The first coat looked like garbage, but the second coat evened out the finish significantly. This was my first time working...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-04-21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,612
Posted By BicycleSafari

Your review is really perplexing to me because I...

Your review is really perplexing to me because I got almost the opposite out of it.
I found he went into great detail about two main types of urban riding, the vehicular style, where you act like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

I honestly I can't recommend it highly enough. It...

I honestly I can't recommend it highly enough. It is a total wet weather revelation. One of the nice things is that the material has a little more weight to it, so it resists blowing up in moderate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

The seat I put on this is the Selle Anatomica R2....

The seat I put on this is the Selle Anatomica R2. The seat is specially designed for folks with prostate pain or who want less pressure on their taint. I don't personally have that issue, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-21, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

1986 Specialized Rockhopper

Picked this thing up off of Craig's List last spring with plans to turn it into my winter commuter. New bars, stem, seat, tires, derailleurs, a pair of VO fenders, a basket, glow in the dark grips,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-21, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Man, this thing looks super slick! Nice work!

Man, this thing looks super slick! Nice work!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 11:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 14,472
Posted By BicycleSafari

See, this idea has been plaguing me, it is...

See, this idea has been plaguing me, it is important to be able to convert to an uninterrupted work surface when needed. This guy who goes by "The Metalist" has made an interesting work table with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

AH! I get it now.

AH! I get it now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

I'm not exactly sure what this post is doing in...

I'm not exactly sure what this post is doing in this thread...but I am really diggin this tune. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Awesome! Thank you for sharing the catalog!

Awesome! Thank you for sharing the catalog!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

I'm diggin this! I picked up an IBOC frame (maybe...

I'm diggin this! I picked up an IBOC frame (maybe a year or two older than yours?) about a year ago after putting together a bike for a friend that had the wishbone seat stay (I got jealous) but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Unknown SR stem

You sure said it. I really really love the built in cable stops. I'm excited to start fabricating my own threadless stems with integrated stops. The only information on this quill stem is that it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

To be able to help, you'd need to provide the...

To be able to help, you'd need to provide the make/model info for the crankset you're using. I don't know if this is the best thread for your issue, there might be a more technical corner of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-21, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Man! This is a great lookin bike. Love seeing...

Man! This is a great lookin bike. Love seeing nice lugs like that, and the color is really working for me. I might have to try those Kalloy's on a future project. I have bars that repeat on 3 bikes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Looking good! How do you like the C17? I've been...

Looking good! How do you like the C17? I've been thinking about one for my wet weather commuter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 02:03 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

I just really like looking at this bike. I used...

I just really like looking at this bike. I used to do a lot of safaris in southern California in endless flatland territory. Those Nexus 3 speeds are super awesome. I had over 3,000 miles on mine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 01:58 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Your colors are great on this thing!

Your colors are great on this thing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 01:35 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

1984 Nishiki Kodiak Designed by Norco

Last summer I hopped the border to pick up this bike from a Canadian gentleman. It was only $30usd, and apart from some dirt and scuffs was in really decent shape. It had a full shimano deerhead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-20, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

How has your experience with the RTP's been? I've...

How has your experience with the RTP's been? I've heard that they are a little more prone to flats so I've been running Maxxis DTH tires on all my bikes, but I'm still super curious about the RTP. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

A truly impressive haul! I've been curious...

A truly impressive haul!
I've been curious about the rear basket set ups. They look super neat, but I've wondered how they effect the handling. Do you notice a significant difference in your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

[QUOTE=blackbomber;21497023]Here’s mine: A $75.00...

[QUOTE=blackbomber;21497023]Here’s mine: A $75.00 1997 Trek 820 done up with just the basics:

Big Ben Plusses ($70)
Some gaudy but functional KKT pedals from my parts bin ($0.00)
B17 saddle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-20, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Bars

Thanks! They're a motorcycle handlebar, the Emgo Chrome 7/8 in. Skinny Scrambles (7/8 is the same as 22.2 so that's fun) They're my favorite bars. I have them on two of my bikes right now. They have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

It's a fun one for sure! Whoever "Fishbone" was...

It's a fun one for sure! Whoever "Fishbone" was had a good eye.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-20, 12:07 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

FrankenBike

Thanks for the shoutout man! I really like the way your's turned out. Super slick, and that camera bag is really working for me.
Now the tables have turned, and I have put together a bike like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

How many teeth on your largest rear cog, and...

How many teeth on your largest rear cog, and which rear derailleur are you using? I like the way you put this together, it looks super sharp!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Chain ring turned chain guard

I do weld/fab for an aluminum boat building company. My suggestion would be to roughly take the bulk of the teeth off with a bandsaw, and then use a freestanding belt sander (for wood) to take off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Nice looking bike here! How do you like the...

Nice looking bike here! How do you like the Alfine internal hub?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

HOT DAMN! That's a sharp looking build you got...

HOT DAMN! That's a sharp looking build you got there. What tubing did they use for the Canyon Express? Also is that the Frost River Caribou Trail bag? I just picked one up and it has been a dream...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-19, 09:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,944
Posted By BicycleSafari

Thank you so much! This is great!

Thank you so much! This is great!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-19, 11:47 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

That turned out nice and clean! I like that the...

That turned out nice and clean! I like that the bronze of the decals feels like a midpoint between the cream of the gumwalls and grips, and the saddle color. It all ties together really well. How are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

I think most of us start by not trying to put our...

I think most of us start by not trying to put our seats IN certain parts, but rather putting certain parts ON the seats.
(I think this is the most crucial place to start with most bike seats,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,944
Posted By BicycleSafari

Takagi Cranks

Great thread here! I know it's been a while since anyone posted, but I wanted to see if anybody out there has found scans of a Takagi catalogue kicking around anywhere online, preferably early 80's...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-24-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,259
Posted By BicycleSafari

1984 Mt. Whitney

This is my favorite bike in my stable. Truly an incredible frame. Mine had some rusted spots as well. I went the cola and foil route, then phosphoric acid to neutralize the areas, followed by a wax...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-19, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Thank you! What did you end up putting on...

Thank you!
What did you end up putting on Curbhopper after you ditched the porteur rack?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-19, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

I have a hard time passing up alternatives to...

I have a hard time passing up alternatives to baskets because it's really nice to switch things up once in a while; but when it comes down to the function I still haven't found anything that I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

HA! Thank you! It was a hazy overcast...

HA! Thank you!
It was a hazy overcast afternoon, and I found a great parking garage that was part of an old apartment complex that I was biking through. It was a nice deep space so getting it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-19, 12:08 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

1983 StumpJumper Sport

RALEIGH_COMP

I've been working on piecing this build together for a while, and here's the first iteration.
Still have some details and bits to change/refine, but it rides great as is.
I'm not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Someone in this thread was speculating that your...

Someone in this thread was speculating that your front rack would not be enough for your wine hauling. How did it feel through your haul? Looks like it did just fine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-19, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

This is a sweet build! It's crazy because I'm...

This is a sweet build!
It's crazy because I'm right in the middle of building the "alternate reality" version of this bike. I'll post a photo when it's done in about a week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Wanted to ask if those DTH's you're running are...

Wanted to ask if those DTH's you're running are the 2.15 or 2.3 size, and what fenders you are pairing with them. Your setup here looks really good, and a great shade of green to boot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-19, 01:10 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Great color choice on your paint there! You got a...

Great color choice on your paint there! You got a super nice, well balanced, sleek build here. I'm really diggin it. Thanks for giving out the 411 on your DTH experience. I've been eyeballing them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-19, 12:58 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Sweet build! I've never thought to put bar wrap...

Sweet build! I've never thought to put bar wrap on the rest of the bar like that, makes perfect sense, on my bikes with similar bars I'll grab onto those lower areas from time to time on longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-19, 12:32 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

They're made by Innova (57-559) 26x2.125 the...

They're made by Innova (57-559) 26x2.125 the pattern designation is IA-2704. They're pretty standard beach cruiser tires. I got mine at a bike swap, and haven't had any luck finding another set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-19, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

Bars are really tricky because there are so many...

Bars are really tricky because there are so many elements of personal preference. Here is a breakdown of how I look for bars.
First I look at the width. If I am building a city bike or commuter of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-19, 11:14 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,661
Posted By BicycleSafari

1984 Mt. Whitney

Thanks guys! Finally got it up to 10, so here it is!
I've kept most of the components stock on this because it came with such great bits! The handlebars are scrambler bars for a small motorcycle....
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
01-22-19, 10:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,327
Posted By BicycleSafari

This has to be the most "fixie" thing I've ever...

This has to be the most "fixie" thing I've ever heard of. Sounds like it could be a fun project!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-21-19, 10:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,692
Posted By BicycleSafari

I think the touch down, pedal forward geometry is...

I think the touch down, pedal forward geometry is great. In my experience, you want to do your own tweaking with seat angle and handle bar angle, but that's true with any bike. I will say that...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-21-19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 39,671
Posted By BicycleSafari

Only if you don't read any part of it.

Only if you don't read any part of it.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
01-21-19, 10:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,716
Posted By BicycleSafari

The geometry of the townie puts the pedals a...

The geometry of the townie puts the pedals a little more forward than that of the Cruiser 1. A lot of it will come down to personal preference. When I am in a more relaxed or upright riding position,...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-20-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,856
Posted By BicycleSafari

Very interesting

Clever idea, and a fun design exercise. However, other than being able to carry another person, I don't see this bike greatly outperforming a standard bike set up with a basket, rear rack and front...
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