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05-15-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,854
Posted By 3speedslow

Small wheeled bikes are very much liked in Japan...

Small wheeled bikes are very much liked in Japan where space in house or apartments is tight.

I grew up in Japan , Okinawa all through the 70’s. Never saw high end bikes ridden, mostly grocery...
05-13-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9,090
Views: 3,160,841
Posted By 3speedslow

You’ve done a nice job on that Sierra! I...

You’ve done a nice job on that Sierra!

I see the tires you have chosen are 1.50. Planning on keeping it as a road machine? Can’t believe these MTB Schwinns were spec’ed with 1.75 tires back then....
05-12-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 327
Posted By 3speedslow

Mad house to the wacko? All good! Hope she...

Mad house to the wacko?

All good! Hope she finds her place in the World!
Agreed, hang on to the Brooks.
05-12-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,961
Posted By 3speedslow

Try it, you might like it!

Try it, you might like it!
05-10-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 547
Views: 226,360
Posted By 3speedslow

For the Aristocrat an easy choice would be...

For the Aristocrat an
easy choice would be black synthetic cork. Great on the hands. HB tape is a change out item, don’t sweat the right/wrong question too much. Main thing is to get it riding!
05-10-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15,495
Views: 4,136,488
Posted By 3speedslow

Nice haul Bill! digging the GT especially! I...

Nice haul Bill!

digging the GT especially! I see a lot of their models out in the wild but not one of those.
05-09-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15,495
Views: 4,136,488
Posted By 3speedslow

OT but vintage never the less, from 1983. Found...

OT but vintage never the less, from 1983. Found at the curb in the original box, still in its plastic bag an unused Sears sleeping bag.
New owners of the house are starting to clear out the attic....
05-09-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,538
Posted By 3speedslow

I think the Cat is riding around on an 85 Raleigh...

I think the Cat is riding around on an 85 Raleigh Marathon mess’ bike
sekine back down to a bare frame for cleaning and rebuilt.
francophile
05-09-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 744
Posted By 3speedslow

That fork is cooler then the frame.

That fork is cooler then the frame.
05-09-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By 3speedslow

Thanks for posting!

Thanks for posting!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 37,314
Posted By 3speedslow

GeezyRider Your Welcome ! I have not...

GeezyRider

Your Welcome !

I have not noticed any disadvantage to have this new stem on the Nano. It certainly makes it more of an upright rider.
05-05-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 347
Posted By 3speedslow

Shame it’s not a 56! GLWTS!

Shame it’s not a 56!

GLWTS!
05-05-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 28,026
Views: 4,589,406
Posted By 3speedslow

Love those Raleigh kickstand! Such a smart design.

Love those Raleigh kickstand! Such a smart design.
05-05-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 547
Views: 226,360
Posted By 3speedslow

HA! My BIL was more like a tempered thug! I...

HA! My BIL was more like a tempered thug!

I agree though, has an air of superiority.
05-05-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7,924
Views: 964,594
Posted By 3speedslow

1985 Raleigh USA Marathon

Had this bike for so long with many different buildups but… for it to make the keeper status, it needs to become the fixed/SS I need for around here.
finished!...
05-04-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 547
Views: 226,360
Posted By 3speedslow

Working on a Ross now, a 1978 coaster Central...

Working on a Ross now, a 1978 coaster Central Park model.
after a few years at NC State with my buddies kid, it needs some play time on the coast!...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 37,314
Posted By 3speedslow

My latest build up of my Mercier Nano ...

My latest build up of my Mercier Nano
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05-02-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9,090
Views: 3,160,841
Posted By 3speedslow

Put this 1996 Trek 930 back on the road and added...

Put this 1996 Trek 930 back on the road and added it to my keeper list. Have had it for a few years now....
04-21-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3,583
Views: 455,311
Posted By 3speedslow

My Polly, all grown up. ...

My Polly, all grown up.
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Hanging out on a rainy day...
04-17-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 476
Posted By 3speedslow

And that, is the rest of the story! Thanks...

And that, is the rest of the story!

Thanks for the info.

Now we need to see pics!
04-16-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 476
Posted By 3speedslow

Crosscut is a fine Schwinn model but I believe...

Crosscut is a fine Schwinn model but I believe the cross point was the top offering in those.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-16-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By 3speedslow

Same here, I have the same bike as well! It’s a...

Same here, I have the same bike as well! It’s a good one and a plus on the Chromoly tag.
04-08-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,659
Posted By 3speedslow

That we don’t have CX bikes to collect cause we...

That we don’t have CX bikes to collect cause we repurpose what we had.

Im agreeing with you.
04-08-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,659
Posted By 3speedslow

[QUOTE=Markeologist;23209362]I’ve often wondered...

[QUOTE=Markeologist;23209362]I’ve often wondered why we don’t see more interest in cyclocross bikes but then I figured its mostly because for quite awhile, standard bikes were used including by the...
04-08-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,451
Posted By 3speedslow

Wahoo! Another Austrian bike gets to ride...

Wahoo!

Another Austrian bike gets to ride again!
04-08-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 692
Posted By 3speedslow

I wish those yellow ones with the perforations...

I wish those yellow ones with the perforations would fit aluminum bars but alas, only the skinny steel bars are they meant for.

I have a blue set. PS… jealous of the Jumbles you have to go to!
04-08-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By 3speedslow

This one is a Diamond Back but it was never sold...

This one is a Diamond Back but it was never sold through Wally World.
04-07-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By 3speedslow

Is that the orange with black line paint?...

Is that the orange with black line paint? Fantastic rider whatever the colour but I always looked for an orange one.
04-05-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By 3speedslow

Nice to see the tank is still attached!

Nice to see the tank is still attached!
04-05-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,451
Posted By 3speedslow

1990 Schwinn High Plains MTB tall frame which...

1990 Schwinn High Plains MTB tall frame which makes a great drop bar road/ gravel machine. I switch between 1.5 an 1.95 when the need arises....
04-03-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,451
Posted By 3speedslow

How about one of the early eighties MTB examples...

How about one of the early eighties MTB examples from the bike makers of the time. Great rides and easy to work on with parts still around.

mine is an 84 Schwinn High Sierra which really does its...
03-30-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 28,026
Views: 4,589,406
Posted By 3speedslow

Scorcher

Yes, mostly on roads. It’s fine with the high volume Specialized tires which are made for 26 x 1 3/8 rims on hard gravel but I don’t have much of it here, sadly.

Its very stable and easily ridden...
03-29-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,440
Posted By 3speedslow

My 77’ getting ready to hit the road this spring...

My 77’ getting ready to hit the road this spring as a SS. In Flatlandia, it makes sense!...
03-29-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 28,026
Views: 4,589,406
Posted By 3speedslow

Winer is over! Time to bring the Scorchers back...

Winer is over! Time to bring the Scorchers back out!

1973 Raleigh sport turned scorcher with a few changes. Changed to a set back seatpost for a better fit. Having a great time on it!
...
03-29-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9,090
Views: 3,160,841
Posted By 3speedslow

Fight the good fight!

Fight the good fight!
03-27-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By 3speedslow

Tom, I have a buddy who was looking for one....

Tom,

I have a buddy who was looking for one. I texted him and will let you know if he needs it.

Hello!

edit correction: I had a buddy looking… he has ordered one last week.

Still saying...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By 3speedslow

I much prefer to ride my Brompton on the road but...

I much prefer to ride my Brompton on the road but I have taken it down crushed gravel, hard packed roads. It does okay. Stay away from sand!

All riding was done on the factory tires.
03-09-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,246
Posted By 3speedslow

The Tweed ride just had their ticket sales. Set...

The Tweed ride just had their ticket sales. Set to go off in April, SIGH…
03-05-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 541,416
Posted By 3speedslow

That Hon is way cool!

That Hon is way cool!
02-29-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 78,453
Posted By 3speedslow

Breast Cancer Awareness bike ready to roll…

Another year for the BCA bike to roll around Jax. 1987 Miami Vice coloured Schwinn 5 speed ready for action!

I only wish she could see it again.
...
01-19-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 40,368
Posted By 3speedslow

Got another one for ya, same bridge but a...

Got another one for ya, same bridge but a different bike.

Surf City bridge on a 1984 Schwinn MTB, High Sierra. Heavy beast but great around the beach and looks cool on an old Jeep!...
Forum: BMX
01-15-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 55,536
Posted By 3speedslow

What’s the name of the track an which state? ...

What’s the name of the track an which state?

Sounds like fun! That a lucky encounter.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,288
Posted By 3speedslow

I’ll guess cassette. It’s a nice looking...

I’ll guess cassette.

It’s a nice looking machine! Is the frame chromoly? Is there a luggage block on the head tube?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 448,733
Posted By 3speedslow

I remember seeing that pic and reading about your...

I remember seeing that pic and reading about your mods of the R20! When I finally found a 79 model it sent me down the rabbit whole about all the things that can be done to modify these great bikes....
01-01-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21,820
Views: 3,152,681
Posted By 3speedslow

Test ride and adjustments while I road to the...

Test ride and adjustments while I road to the Cemetery to see my Family. Weather could not be nicer with high 50’s and plenty of sunshine.

1984 Schwinn High Sierra MTB, more or less period correct...
12-28-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,740,631
Posted By 3speedslow

This one has been through several changes and...

This one has been through several changes and shown here a few.

1990 Schwinn High Plains MTB built up with Shimano RSX drivetrain, Tektro canti brakes, Brooks Colt and a 7 sp wheel set off a 94...
12-26-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 541,416
Posted By 3speedslow

I hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and are...

I hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a Happy New Year!

our warm weather has me riding the Jamis Earth cruiser all over town. Appropriately decked out like the Jeep as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By 3speedslow

That is wicked! Looking forward to seeing it...

That is wicked! Looking forward to seeing it built up!
Forum: BMX
12-24-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 55,536
Posted By 3speedslow

Please post when you can, we love to see the ride...

Please post when you can, we love to see the ride pics!
12-19-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 541,416
Posted By 3speedslow

Already missing the summer but still on my...

Already missing the summer but still on my cruisers!

Another one which gets the road now an again. This one spent the day doing errands and coffee shops, 1987 Jamis Earth Cruiser.
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