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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,420
Posted By szaffiri

Need Help Identifying Vintage Peugeot with Mavic Groupset

Hi Everyone,
Today I picked up this old Peugeot road bike and was wondering if anyone could share some more information on it. Mainly looking to know if its a PX-10 and the year. What I find most...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-01-12, 08:07 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 312,735
Posted By szaffiri

Here is my attempt at a bamboo and carbon bike. ...

Here is my attempt at a bamboo and carbon bike. Its pretty flexy but overall rides nice.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/szaffiri/P8230618.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-12, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,848
Posted By szaffiri

yep, I'll try to get some better pics of it. The...

yep, I'll try to get some better pics of it. The detail in the drawings is pretty amazing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-12, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,848
Posted By szaffiri

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/szaffiri/fix...

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/szaffiri/fixie.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/szaffiri/P3220507.jpg
Forum: Framebuilders
05-01-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,739
Posted By szaffiri

For your headtube and bottom bracket did you use...

For your headtube and bottom bracket did you use raw material or did you cut apart an old frame and use an existing headtube and bb shell with the old tubing attached? Also for the drop outs what...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-12, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,139
Posted By szaffiri

My other ride: ...

My other ride:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/szaffiri/PB230377.jpg

In action:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/szaffiri/IMG1744-X3.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-12, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,848
Posted By szaffiri

Ya I am kinda worried about that but i'm not the...

Ya I am kinda worried about that but i'm not the first person to do something like this, i'll have to do a little research and see what I can find. Here are some other example of shaprie bikes:...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-12, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,385,848
Posted By szaffiri

Here is my first fixed gear, it's an eigthinch...

Here is my first fixed gear, it's an eigthinch scrambler. I had a friend of mine sharpie it up. I will get pics of it built up as soon as I get the frame clear coated.
...
Forum: Triathlon
03-04-11, 10:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 67,320
Posted By szaffiri

I can't believe that I started this thread almost...

I can't believe that I started this thread almost 2 years ago. I have pretty much forgotten about it until now. It is cool to look back and see how far I have come. I have included a pic of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,057
Posted By szaffiri

Have you looked at an ISM saddle yet? I recently...

Have you looked at an ISM saddle yet? I recently got one and so far love it. It is definitely the most comfortable saddle I have ridden.

http://www.ismseat.com/
Forum: Triathlon
04-26-10, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By szaffiri

I recently competed in the collegiate nationals...

I recently competed in the collegiate nationals held there and it was terrible. The water in the lake was 55* and the air temperature was in the low 50's, the wind was gusting to over 40mph, and it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-04-10, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By szaffiri

I am located in Tampa Florida. The frame tubing...

I am located in Tampa Florida. The frame tubing is Reynolds Colorado Concept tubing. I would love to keep it as it rides very nice but I am 6'2" and I just cannot comfortably fit on this bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-04-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By szaffiri

What is my Serotta worth?

I bought this bike off craigslist for $150 and rode it for a while but it is just to small for me and I need a bike that is more suitable for triathlons. It is a 1999 54cm Serotta Atlanta. It has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By szaffiri

No its a Serotta road bike.

No its a Serotta road bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By szaffiri

Its definitely not the front hub. I will put a...

Its definitely not the front hub. I will put a different wheel on and see what happens
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-09, 05:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By szaffiri

I wouldn't say its perfect put its not too far...

I wouldn't say its perfect put its not too far off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-09, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By szaffiri

I have checked everything and cant solve the...

I have checked everything and cant solve the problem. The spokes seem kinda loose, is it possible that the spokes are too loose and when I break the rim is moving independently of the hub, then when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-09, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By szaffiri

Thanks for all the input. I think it has to be...

Thanks for all the input. I think it has to be the pads. I have checked every nut and bolt on the front of the bike. It has ultegra dual pivot breaks and those are tight, it has dura ace hubs and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,887
Posted By szaffiri

Why does my front end shudder when I brake?

I recently picked up a late 90's Serotta Atlanta, it seems like a great bike except whenever I use the front brake the forks shudder really bad. It has Reynolds steel forks. The first thing that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-09, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,179
Posted By szaffiri

what frame is that? Its definitely not a 420. ...

what frame is that? Its definitely not a 420. Is it an older equinox
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-09, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,179
Posted By szaffiri

but why? and what makes it worse is that its...

but why? and what makes it worse is that its being sold by a bike shop
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,179
Posted By szaffiri

Can somebody please explain this?

What is this thing?
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/1398472201.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,611
Posted By szaffiri

I think its actually a 94' or 95' according to...

I think its actually a 94' or 95' according to bikepedia it was made 94', 95',and 97'. However 97' is the only on with a pic, and I think its the wrong one, plus it has different components than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,611
Posted By szaffiri

The frame is 60cm, and I am 6'2", it fits really...

The frame is 60cm, and I am 6'2", it fits really nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,611
Posted By szaffiri

It is the stock giant saddle.

It is the stock giant saddle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,611
Posted By szaffiri

Ya the stem is huge, I plan on getting a new stem...

Ya the stem is huge, I plan on getting a new stem and seat. Other than that it isnt too bad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-09, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,611
Posted By szaffiri

Check out my freebie

Today a family friend of mine gave me there old giant Perigee road bike. I believe it is a 1997. The bike is in nearly perfect condition. It has been sitting for the last 7 years so it needs some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By szaffiri

I'm pretty sure it is coming off of the cog. ...

I'm pretty sure it is coming off of the cog. The only other thing that I can think of is that I recently put a master link on the chain and got the wrong size so it is too wide. When the master...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By szaffiri

I dont think the chain is to loose, its pretty...

I dont think the chain is to loose, its pretty snug. Here are the only two pics i have, sorry there not very good.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/szaffiri/raleighfixie.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By szaffiri

Why does my chain keep coming off?

I recently picked up an older raleigh conversion, it rides great execpt that the chain comes off randomly every 2-3 miles. And whats weird is that it never has happened under hard acceleration, it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,459
Posted By szaffiri

I have been having problems with it slipping, i...

I have been having problems with it slipping, i just assumed it wasnt tight enough. Should I convert it to ss or buy a new hub. Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,459
Posted By szaffiri

It doesn't have a reverse thread lock ring, What...

It doesn't have a reverse thread lock ring, What would be the problem with a regular threaded lock ring and a quick release?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-09, 07:17 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,776,459
Posted By szaffiri

I just finished putting this bike together, I...

I just finished putting this bike together, I built it as a low budget bike to take to college with me. All together I have less $100 in it. The frame is an older 64cm raleigh. So what do you all...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 572,100
Posted By szaffiri

I'll join. This is my 64cm 1991 fuji ace. I...

I'll join. This is my 64cm 1991 fuji ace. I picked this bike up at a yard sale for $20. After riding it completly stock for a while I got into triathlons and upgraded it towards that. First I...
Forum: Triathlon
07-30-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 67,320
Posted By szaffiri

Here are a few updated pics. I added new reverse...

Here are a few updated pics. I added new reverse style brake levers as well as bar tape. I also picked up an older zipp 404 tubular wheel off of craigslist for $70 and the aero bottle for $5. I am...
Forum: Triathlon
07-16-09, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,626
Posted By szaffiri

I have a carbon fiber HydroTail that I am looking...

I have a carbon fiber HydroTail that I am looking to sell for cheap. PM me if you interested and want more info.
Forum: Triathlon
07-15-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,293
Posted By szaffiri

I was in a very similar situation to yours, I ran...

I was in a very similar situation to yours, I ran xc for high school and wanted to get into triathlons but coulnt afford a nice bike. Check out the sticky about my budget tri bike. I have less than...
Forum: Triathlon
06-25-09, 12:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 67,320
Posted By szaffiri

The seat post definitly made a big difference,...

The seat post definitly made a big difference, and I would definitly recamend it. Profile designs makes a nice aluminum and carbon one called the fast foward post. When I made it I didnt really...
Forum: Triathlon
06-24-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 67,320
Posted By szaffiri

Thanks for all the positive comments. It has a...

Thanks for all the positive comments. It has a seven speed cassete, and I will definitly keep an eye out for a different rim as well as some bar end shifters. The seat post I made out of an old...
Forum: Triathlon
06-23-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 67,320
Posted By szaffiri

How to build a tri bike on a super-tight budget: One member's example

(moderator note)

By request, I've made this thread a sticky. Too often people think that making a tri-specific bike has to be a huge investment, and not everyone has the means or the desire to...
Forum: Triathlon
05-12-09, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By szaffiri

Need some training advise

On june 6th I will be competing in a sprint triathlon. I am a decent runner as well as biker. But have never done any competitive swimming before. As of right now I cant swim more than a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By szaffiri

It is a 1990

It is a 1990
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By szaffiri

Need help upgrading my Fuji Ace

Hi I am new here and mostly ride to train for cross country running and motocross racing but have also done a few sprint triathalons. I currently ride a mid 80's Fuji Ace, I like the bike but I know...
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