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Forum: Recumbent
03-28-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,220
Posted By spanky4x4

his site is where I got the bug to build my own....

his site is where I got the bug to build my own. i really appreciate the suggestion thanks!
Forum: Recumbent
03-28-07, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,220
Posted By spanky4x4

found my own answer part # 67248 bike sun ez...

found my own answer
part # 67248 bike sun ez rep seat asmbly complete ez1

that is right off the j&b website. no price as of yet but I am going to local shop to find out.
Forum: Recumbent
03-28-07, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,220
Posted By spanky4x4

ez-1 seat kit?

I currently have an ez-3 usx and really like it. I am also thinking of building a ez-sport type clone, just for fun and to see if I can do it. I recently saw a few online recumbent suppliers offering...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-05, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,244
Posted By spanky4x4

http://www.bunchobikes.com/serialnumber4.htm ...

http://www.bunchobikes.com/serialnumber4.htm

02-27-61 is the date according to the link.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-05, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1,973
Views: 200,036
Posted By spanky4x4

recently I got a trek 820 mtn bike from the...

recently I got a trek 820 mtn bike from the library where my wife works. its a mid 90's model so its nothing special. it was abandoned before the collage students all left town for the summer. to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-05, 02:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,500
Posted By spanky4x4

with regards to the optimistic craiglist seller I...

with regards to the optimistic craiglist seller I humbly submit

the ebay idiot (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=98083&item=7157285568&rd=1)

mind you its only my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,534
Posted By spanky4x4

I need a stingray. and a paramount. and a giant...

I need a stingray. and a paramount. and a giant built high sierra..........
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-05, 06:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 955
Posted By spanky4x4

http://store1.yimg.com/I/go-kat-go_1840_4135773 ...

http://store1.yimg.com/I/go-kat-go_1840_4135773
where are these from. I need some to match my mudflap :D

OT. I ride my wifes"comfort bike" all the time. I never worry about the flowered fenders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-05, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,225
Posted By spanky4x4

probably a peugoet px-10,although more people are...

probably a peugoet px-10,although more people are starting to know the value of old iron.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-05, 06:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,534
Posted By spanky4x4

I dont want it to seem like I think they were bad...

I dont want it to seem like I think they were bad guys. in fact I am to young to remember the glory days,but I currently own and cherish 7 different chicago built models. I never knew it,but after...
Forum: Touring
05-17-05, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By spanky4x4

your welcome.I hope you cab find more of what you...

your welcome.I hope you cab find more of what you need.

I too was saddened at his passing.I dont recall all of the details ,but I seem to recall some cancer. liver ,i think. plus years of rodeo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-05, 08:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,534
Posted By spanky4x4

I found a book in the library yesterday. "no...

I found a book in the library yesterday.

"no hands,the rise and fall of the schwinn bicycle company,and american institution"
by judith crown and glenn coleman

very enlightning.it would seem...
Forum: Touring
05-16-05, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By spanky4x4

http://www.ahtd.state.ar.us/maps.htm I just did a...

http://www.ahtd.state.ar.us/maps.htm I just did a generis search for"arkansas county road map " and this came up. if you scroll down,it says some of the county mapas are available in a downloadable...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-05, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By spanky4x4

use multiple locks.like a cable and padlock,chain...

use multiple locks.like a cable and padlock,chain and pad lock,and a u-lock.leave the cable and chain at the rack you will be leaving it at the most. really all you need is more protection then the...
Forum: Touring
05-15-05, 08:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,490
Posted By spanky4x4

not mentioned yet but perhaps a violin? very easy...

not mentioned yet but perhaps a violin? very easy to learn and very light and compact. I just started in jan and I am 33 years old. I felt like a kid again.!
Forum: Recumbent
05-14-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,547
Posted By spanky4x4

tour easy plans...

tour easy plans (http://www.backyardbents.orcon.net.nz/Plans.htm)

first off,welcome! I read your post with great interest because it sounds like something I might have posted myself. I had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-05, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By spanky4x4

they dont know or care where they are.it could be...

they dont know or care where they are.it could be arkansaw,alabama,or tahiti. its natural for a dog to #1 chase,#2 protect their packs area(owners property) honestly,they really cant tell the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-05, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,324
Posted By spanky4x4

the first thing I would do is properly close the...

the first thing I would do is properly close the rear wheel quick release. other then that ,your bike looks fine. if everything works,ride it till something breaks. if budget is such a big deal,spend...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-05, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Posted By spanky4x4

its definatly mtn bike sized. 200 strokes on a...

its definatly mtn bike sized. 200 strokes on a skinny rodie tire would suck!. same pump on a 700x28 pasela is around 75 -100 strokes.its been a long time since I have had to do it so I dont remember...
Forum: Recumbent
05-12-05, 08:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 681
Posted By spanky4x4

torch advice from hombuilders

I have started a tour easy clone and have discovered that some builders use the benzomatic torches.
no big deal.right? I have also noticed some home builders are using just the MAPP gas and some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-05, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Posted By spanky4x4

zefal hpx 3 200 strokes to get 60 psi in a...

zefal hpx 3 200 strokes to get 60 psi in a 26x1.75(559-47). my arms get tired but my old serfas mini pump only got about 40 psi for 200 strokes and was ALOT harder to use. I dont think its too bad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-05, 07:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,890
Posted By spanky4x4

I have a miyata catalog from 1986 that showes...

I have a miyata catalog from 1986 that showes this as part of the " all round sport series".there are 4 bikes in that section and it is #2. the color is called diamond blue

frame material...cr-mo...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-05, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By spanky4x4

some of the more inexpensive shock forks(rst...

some of the more inexpensive shock forks(rst comes to mind) use small,poly "pucks". sometimes they are useed alone or with a spring. they are available in many differant stiffness levels ,so the...
Forum: Touring
05-06-05, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 412
Posted By spanky4x4

I just rode from terre haute to south bend last...

I just rode from terre haute to south bend last week. I got there 2 days early.would have been nice to take a detour to see more and meet new people. thanks for the offer,might have to take you up on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-05, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By spanky4x4

I wondered weather to ask here or in vintage. I...

I wondered weather to ask here or in vintage. I am prepared for the flack,but I cant think of a way to give new life to something as fine as this crankset,that was simply dicarded by someone.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-24-05, 08:49 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,204
Posted By spanky4x4

back on topic ...

back on topic
http://mywilson.homestead.com/files/squamish_3penny1.jpg
its pretty tall.and I like the transmission
Forum: Touring
04-24-05, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By spanky4x4

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/feb/taylor.ht...

http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/feb/taylor.htm his name was gordy
Forum: Touring
04-24-05, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By spanky4x4

jfdi and quityerb!chn.....(i'm leaving tomarrow...

jfdi and quityerb!chn.....(i'm leaving tomarrow for a 5 day ,200 miles. cant hardley wait!)
there was a thread recently about a german fella...hans? doing it single or fixed with a trailer. on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-05, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 610
Posted By spanky4x4

no

no
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-24-05, 06:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,204
Posted By spanky4x4

sure its was possable....but I'll never forget...

sure its was possable....but I'll never forget the weekend dad took them off and made me put some new "plastic"skyways on.that was around 1985 so you know those wheels were already old when I got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-05, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 610
Posted By spanky4x4

the tool threads in to the crank arm.(not onto...

the tool threads in to the crank arm.(not onto the spindle that you pulled the nut off of)it is hoolow and there is a second part that threads into it that pushes against the spindle,forcing the arm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-05, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By spanky4x4

I have an old stonglight crankset that came on an...

I have an old stonglight crankset that came on an early 70's px-10. I think its a model 63,but I am not certain of this. I want to use it on a singlespeed chopper project thats in the works and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-05, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By spanky4x4

I wouldnt be to sure about that. mine is a...

I wouldnt be to sure about that. mine is a 1983-84 mongoose mountain bike made by BMX products. this was made long before they sold out to pacific cycle. this bike was around $400 new and in 1984...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-05, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By spanky4x4

do you mean on the frame or in the canti arms?...

do you mean on the frame or in the canti arms? its very easy to do on the arms,but on my paticular frame the stud is flush with one side of the mount and there is no material to drill new holes.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-05, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By spanky4x4

I have one like that too. some one told me to use...

I have one like that too. some one told me to use old dia compe "wide cantis from thet era. I finally found some on ebay,but you have to look close at the pics to see where the spring is. I took a...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-24-05, 05:06 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,204
Posted By spanky4x4

man I love the old mongoose bikes like...

man I love the old mongoose bikes like that.especially the 200 pound mags! :D
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-24-05, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,936
Posted By spanky4x4

kona chopper fork...

kona chopper fork (http://www.konaworld.com/shopping_cart/FrontEnd/Products/not_bikes_category.aspx?categoryid=207#TOP) scroll down a little.its way longer then most I have found and I dont think its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-05, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,145
Posted By spanky4x4

13/16 seatpost = 20.5 mm...

13/16 seatpost = 20.5 mm (http://bikepartsusa.com/product_info.phtml?p=01-127668) I found a couple of lengthes in this size. its the same size as old schwinns. stingrays,crusers,varsitys,etc.
what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-05, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,958
Posted By spanky4x4

I am thinking of making my heavy duty into a...

I am thinking of making my heavy duty into a chopper,but the parts are pretty expensive so its going kinda slow. there is an old schwinn tandem at my in laws neighbors house I keep looking at but he...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-05, 08:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,671
Posted By spanky4x4

kinda funny...I have seen alot more people on...

kinda funny...I have seen alot more people on bikes,mabey not commuting but running short errands for sure. gas shot up .28 overnight, and all of a sudden there where ALOT more people on bikes. gas...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-05, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By spanky4x4

thats exactly how I got my tandem hubs to fit my...

thats exactly how I got my tandem hubs to fit my mtn bike. I removed the big spacer and exchanged it with the right spacers to get the width I needed.then redished the wheel to line it up. I went...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-05, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,235
Posted By spanky4x4

while I dont know alot of murry history,it was a...

while I dont know alot of murry history,it was a us company and was considered a quality product for many years.I wouldn sink tons of monay in it but a good cleaning and greasing goes a long way. and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-05, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,976
Posted By spanky4x4

sorry,just joking a little.I just got done...

sorry,just joking a little.I just got done reading the proper grammer thread in "foo"

A friend of mine has the mens model,and it weighs less then my heavy duty. mine weighs right at38lbs. a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-05, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,976
Posted By spanky4x4

says right on it. 7. now mind you thats the...

says right on it. 7. now mind you thats the womens model. the mens probably weighs a little more
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-23-05, 09:03 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,204
Posted By spanky4x4

any video of that?sounds fun!

any video of that?sounds fun!
Forum: Touring
04-22-05, 05:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 895
Posted By spanky4x4

I say go ahead. if you know its gona be cold and...

I say go ahead. if you know its gona be cold and wet,pack for it. and just cause its not sunny doesnt mean you cant grab some great photos
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-05, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,235
Posted By spanky4x4

might look on the backside of the brake calipers...

might look on the backside of the brake calipers for a date code. if it has a one piece crank sometimes they are cast or stamped on the center portion (i know its a murry so one could assume its a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-05, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,396
Posted By spanky4x4

the pulled the auction due to an error. I think...

the pulled the auction due to an error. I think the error was they didnt start with a high enough price and the owner balked. it was listed through a listing service,and I think there shipping rates...
Forum: Touring
04-22-05, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 450
Posted By spanky4x4

even the thick ones are half? or the same 1.5"?...

even the thick ones are half? or the same 1.5"? either way,that makeas the almost$90 price seem worth it!
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