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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By karlspackler1

the weird head badge puts it post 97

the weird head badge puts it post 97
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By karlspackler1

Mystery Trek Singletrack

Cant figure out much abut this bike. No Model number on the frame. Serial number puts it 97 or so, cant tell for sure despite consulting Vintage Trek. Alvio brakes, Acera Rear DR, CM frame. can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By karlspackler1

Final diagnosis - bent fork. I feel stupid...

Final diagnosis - bent fork.

I feel stupid but it still just wasnt right, brought it in to LBS, first guy thought it was a bad headset. I have had bad headsets before, and though it was indexed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-11, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By karlspackler1

I have been through all the troubleshooting...

I have been through all the troubleshooting stages and found nothing. It seems ok on some short trips around the neighborhood - at least better.

I do think it is in part just the nature of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-11, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By karlspackler1

put some new tires on and dropped the stem down a...

put some new tires on and dropped the stem down a bit - it seemed high. it is much better now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By karlspackler1

It seems fine when I spin it and hold it steady....

It seems fine when I spin it and hold it steady. im gonna put some heavier tires on and see how it rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 03:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By karlspackler1

Didnt get up to see it today, think I'm gonna...

Didnt get up to see it today, think I'm gonna pass. Gotta get rid of some others first I think. Here is the Craigslist link:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/bik/2491011794.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-11, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By karlspackler1

the problem seems to be in the wheel. i spin it...

the problem seems to be in the wheel. i spin it and if i tip it a little while it is spinning it really starts to wobble unevenly. What can cause that? I'm guessing a number of things. There is no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By karlspackler1

wiggle in front end

Hi there,
At about 15 mph the front end on my bridgestone 500(63cm) wiggles if I take pressure of the handlebars. Headset is good, any ideas what it could be? Here is a picture of the bike, for no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By karlspackler1

i dont really have anything like it. It looks...

i dont really have anything like it. It looks like itd be fun to ride on a rainy night. well see. ill try to talk him down, depending...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-11, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By karlspackler1

Someone is asking 150 for it, I think Im gonna...

Someone is asking 150 for it, I think Im gonna check it out tomorrow. Looks pretty good. Hope it is still there. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-11, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By karlspackler1

Peugeot Id

All I have is these pictures, any info would be apreciated.

http://imagebarn.us/images/ninz54/peugeot2.jpg

http://imagebarn.us/images/ninz54/peugeot.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,477
Posted By karlspackler1

Currently with three

A 500 I got this spring
http://imagebarn.us/images/ninz54/mgp5599.jpg
My Wife's RB2. She rides it to work a lot. Pink tape coming off for white, and she wants Cross brake levers....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-10, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 943
Posted By karlspackler1

I dont have much for trades. im kind of new to...

I dont have much for trades. im kind of new to the project thing. I should have a 10 speed 105 cluster thats a few years old, hasn't been used much. I'll see if I can find it. Thats probably the best...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 943
Posted By karlspackler1

Looks like I have a few options: 1. go...

Looks like I have a few options:

1. go friction - not my preference but not awful.
2. use an eight speed shifter which may/may not work, again not ideal
3. use and eight speed shifter but switch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 943
Posted By karlspackler1

7 speed Shimano Bar Ends?

Hey folks,
I just picked up a 93 MB1 and am looking to set it up for touring. Right now it has Shimano 7 speed Deore Xt Rear set up. I want to use bar ends but cant seem to find any Shimano 7 speed...
Forum: Touring
08-21-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,687
Posted By karlspackler1

"How long could this dirt section be?"

"How long could this dirt section be?"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,087
Posted By karlspackler1

I dont think I'm into trekking bars. I think I...

I dont think I'm into trekking bars. I think I have decided to find some drop handlebars and wheels. Thinking it shouldn't be too tough. Gonna go cheap and see what I can find. Just missed out on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-10, 08:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,087
Posted By karlspackler1

Thats kind of what I was imagining Grand Bois,...

Thats kind of what I was imagining Grand Bois, except the handlebars. what are specs on that? what did you have to do to make it happen? What do you think about me taking out the handlebars?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-10, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,087
Posted By karlspackler1

Its definitely not as tight geometry as the later...

Its definitely not as tight geometry as the later ones, and its heavier, but it still is a pretty smooth ride. Its pretty nice. I get the whole "preserve the original set up" deal, but I cant ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-10, 05:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,087
Posted By karlspackler1

i have a bianchi boardwalk thats a few years old...

i have a bianchi boardwalk thats a few years old that I also picked up cheap, you think that would make a better conversion? Im not really stoked about the aluminum frame on it.

I want a nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-10, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,087
Posted By karlspackler1

Advice on 1985 MB2

http://img444.imageshack.us/i/imgp5021.jpg/

Just picked up this bike, I think it may actually be an 84 due to the color. Not sure what to do with it. I like it, thinking with some drop bars and...
Forum: Introductions
08-14-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By karlspackler1

Hello from minneapolis

Hi there, here are my bikes:

2007 Fuji Team - Carbon Road Bike
200? Windsor Wellington 1.0 - Taiwan steel - Yellow
1985 Bridgestone MB1 full stock set up except seat and post. Just bought this,...
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