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12-26-12, 10:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By sixten

Not lugged. Ma try to get it cleaned up with...

Not lugged. Ma try to get it cleaned up with acetone to see how it looks. Still intrigued as to where it came from with this paint job. Yes u-brake and thumb shifters. Specialized gx26 wheels.
12-25-12, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By sixten

Here you go. 290222290223290224

Here you go. 290222290223290224
12-20-12, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By sixten

Yeah, I thought it could potentially be stolen....

Yeah, I thought it could potentially be stolen. Thieves do not typically then donate to goodwill. Shot a pic of it in the store and aved the receipt just in case. It says specialized on the top tube...
12-20-12, 12:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By sixten

Specialized Lifes a Beach

Picked up an old Mt bike at the local Goodwill. 18 speed, Deore xt components. Nice bike, was rattle canned black, sanded off some of the paint and it has the "Lifes a Beach" saying on the downtube...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-08, 11:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,031
Posted By sixten

Cant beat this

Klipsch KT-SW15 Subwoofer
Forum: Great Lakes
09-17-08, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By sixten

Thanks

I assumed it would be along these lines. If you do have cue sheets would be great.

Thanks
Jim
Forum: Great Lakes
09-15-08, 11:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By sixten

North shore century

Anyone know the different routes involved. Afew are doing metric the others the full 100. Are the routes basically the same till a final loop or something. Thanks any maps would be great.


Jim
Forum: Great Lakes
08-20-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By sixten

lake zurich rolling meadows....50-60 mile

Working on building up my miles for my first century. Looking for a good route from above listed area that either loops or just out and back. Looking for some bike friendly roads or paved trails that...
05-06-08, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By sixten

looking for experts

I know someone out there knows the progression of wheels and hub sizes as Mountain bikes progressed. I know I could buy a new frame but want a vintage project to build up. I am much better versed in...
05-04-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By sixten

help

Really what to do.
05-04-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By sixten

Hub width

So I end up with this old Vigo Mountain bike frame. Appears front hub needed is 90mm and rear is 122mm.
This is per local bike shop. I have seen 100 for front and 126 for rear but that is smallest...
04-02-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,403
Posted By sixten

Thanks

For the link flip. Will have to check those out as well.I'm really just looking for a good core of exercise's to compliment the riding I do. Not really a gym rat and dont want a bunch of bars etc if...
03-29-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,403
Posted By sixten

push-ups

push-ups = having to prove something..............
The things I learn on this forum.

Thanks
Jim
03-29-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,403
Posted By sixten

how many

I guess just how many can you do in one set. I did my first set about a week ago and could do 10 with proper form. I did a set of 25 today then worked on some more for the next 5 minutes but 25 was...
03-29-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,403
Posted By sixten

My point

Dont have one. Rarely do I ask questions in order to make a point. Curiosity regarding relative strength/ fitness of the members of this forum.
03-29-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,403
Posted By sixten

push-ups

How many can you do? how old and what is your weight?
03-23-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,556
Posted By sixten

Tea tree oil toothpicks

I second the suggestion. Really helped me to have something to chew on. Really nice to have fresh breath for a change.

Best to you
Jim
11-21-07, 10:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,438
Posted By sixten

Color combo

Yes I have to say the color combo was not a real eyecatcher at first, I almost didn't even go look at it. Up close with the chrome and the fancy lugs it really is a different story. I have riders...
11-20-07, 09:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,332
Posted By sixten

I'm not sure from a collector standpoint. I do...

I'm not sure from a collector standpoint. I do know the six series grand touring bikes are very highly rated. I believe the frames are very similar if not the same. Think I saw this on sheldons site....
11-19-07, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 953
Posted By sixten

Chrome

So I just got an old chrome Raleigh and in some spots the Chrome has an allmost orange , brown rusty tinge to it. It does not appeaer pitted and there is clear dlleniation lines were it starts and...
11-19-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,438
Posted By sixten

Lug pics Nervex**********

See, I know so little. Will get more pics soon. Also how do I add pics so the are just large on the page as some are?

Thanks
Jim...
11-19-07, 06:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,438
Posted By sixten

Now I'm afraid to bring it out

Not really but I will rethink how much riding it will get. It does ride very nicely. The previous owner took very good care of it.
11-19-07, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
Posted By sixten

Sixten size

As I said mine has a standover height of 35" and I need max 32". I dont think mine has a size listed and if they were sold as " or cm but generally a 21" or 56-58cm works for me. I kind of like a...
11-19-07, 12:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,438
Posted By sixten

Thanks for the info

Neal,
thanks for your help and info. Quite the collection you have there. I also have quite a few but outside of the early Miyata six ten most are newer and really dont interest me that much. On to...
11-19-07, 12:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,438
Posted By sixten

Pictures added

So the best I can tell the Serial number is182150 with no letters. This is on the rear dropout.
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=59028&stc=1&d=1195444883...
11-18-07, 08:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,438
Posted By sixten

Thanks

The serial # is on the rear dropout. I will check in AM with my trusty reading glasses on and see what I can. Yes if you scrolled down on the catalog page you see essentially same bike. As I stated I...
11-18-07, 07:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,438
Posted By sixten

Thanks Big and belladog I dont have any pics...

Thanks Big and belladog
I dont have any pics but I do have the link to the retro raleigh site where it states above pic that it was maybe not made although as you can see in craigslist post it is...
11-18-07, 03:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,438
Posted By sixten

Rare??? Raleigh grand sports chrome

I just picked up a Raleigh Grand sports that looks just like the one in the 1970 catalog but every where I look for info it states it is beleived to have not been produced. It was made in Carlton...
11-18-07, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
Posted By sixten

Great find

Now are you going to let us in on where the other one is. I have a sixten that is way to big for me . with canti brakes as mine has, 35" standover need 32".

Jim
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