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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-14, 06:36 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 63,751
Posted By mrtidy

1966 Schwinn Varsity (made of iron, it seems). ...

1966 Schwinn Varsity (made of iron, it seems).
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/mrtidy_photos/P1000739-1_zpsb7ff25fb.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-14, 06:34 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 63,751
Posted By mrtidy

1982 Bianchi Limited (I think). ...

1982 Bianchi Limited (I think).
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/mrtidy_photos/IMG_20140614_175306146_zpssbi5avxm.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,047
Posted By mrtidy

I've got $63 out of pocket into it now ($30 for...

I've got $63 out of pocket into it now ($30 for bike, $15 for free wheel, 6 for chain, 12 for tape). But I did get the lock too. I have about 20 miles on it so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,047
Posted By mrtidy

Cleaned up nice. New chain, freewheel and cotton...

Cleaned up nice. New chain, freewheel and cotton tape. The Brooks and white tires I had already.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/mrtidy_photos/IMG_20140614_175306146_zpssbi5avxm.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,047
Posted By mrtidy

Yes it is. It's going to need a little work....

Yes it is.
It's going to need a little work. The seat is trash, the seat post is not stuck though. The stem is stuck, the chain which was very rusty looking, cleaned up with WD-40 and then relubbed....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,047
Posted By mrtidy

$30 Bianchi with lock!

Looking on Craigslist for a donor bike for wheels to replace steel rims on an old Schwinn. Came across this ad for a Bianchi for $30 including a nice U-Lock and cable. I figure the lock is worth $30...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-13, 02:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,268
Posted By mrtidy

Everyone I bike with thinks I'm part of the slow...

Everyone I bike with thinks I'm part of the slow biking movement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-13, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,441
Posted By mrtidy

The Roger Riviere is not quite as nice as this...

The Roger Riviere is not quite as nice as this bike. Close though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-13, 05:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,441
Posted By mrtidy

That thread was the first one I saw when I got...

That thread was the first one I saw when I got the bike home. Thats when I learned it wasnt some custom made high end French rareity! The prestige derailleurs forwarned me a little!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-13, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,441
Posted By mrtidy

Free Bikes are the most expensive - Roger Riviere

Neighbor dug an old Roger Riviere out of his garage and gave it to me. I only had an hour to to play with it last night, I was excited so I started disassembling.
It looks as though it hasn't been...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-13, 08:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,632
Posted By mrtidy

I can't answer why, but I felt the exact same...

I can't answer why, but I felt the exact same thing. I had an old 1974 Varsity that I definitely sat "on" and an old 1973 Schwinn Super Sport that I sat "in". Both same size, not same geometry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-13, 08:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,340
Posted By mrtidy

1966 Schwinn Varsity ...

1966 Schwinn Varsity
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/mrtidy_photos/P1000739-1_zpsb7ff25fb.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 999
Posted By mrtidy

Am I mistaken, or were the 79/80 LeTours the only...

Am I mistaken, or were the 79/80 LeTours the only lugged bikes to come out of the Chicago factory other than Paramounts?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-13, 08:29 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 35,148
Posted By mrtidy

My Target had it with no price tag. (The only...

My Target had it with no price tag. (The only bike in the place without a tag.) The sales guy scanned it and said $99. I wonder if the missing price tag might have had a lower clearance price. He...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-30-12, 09:52 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,346,901
Posted By mrtidy

This compound heterozygous condition of a beta39...

This compound heterozygous condition of a beta39 C-to-T mutation and triplicate alpha-globin gene increases alpha:beta-globin chain imbalance and accounts for the presence of beta-thalassemia...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-12, 06:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 57,534
Posted By mrtidy

This thread needs to be revived at least oncea...

This thread needs to be revived at least oncea year!
1980 Chicago-made, my new favorite!
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/mrtidy_photos/Snapbucket/9BDA73F1.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-12, 06:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,169
Posted By mrtidy

Where did I say slap on the wrist? Anything less...

Where did I say slap on the wrist? Anything less than death is a slap on the wrist?!? Theft of a $100 dollar guitar(Bike), $500 Guitar (bike), $10,000 guitar (bike), all deserves punishment: jail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-12, 10:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,169
Posted By mrtidy

Well then we must agree to disagree. Theft is...

Well then we must agree to disagree. Theft is wrong and should be punished. Death seems way too extreme for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-12, 06:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,169
Posted By mrtidy

sorry my fault... if your son stole some of your...

sorry my fault... if your son stole some of your labor, however small, (theft is theft), the laws response should be death, of which you would be happy to participate in if allowed.
is that right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-12, 01:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,169
Posted By mrtidy

Just like i said... extremist. Sooooo, As you...

Just like i said... extremist.
Sooooo, As you implied earlier, if your son stole some of your labor, however small ( theft is theft), you would kill him?
What if someone, through negligence,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,169
Posted By mrtidy

wrong. I had a guitar stolen from my car. It did...

wrong. I had a guitar stolen from my car. It did not cause me personal harm (although, a stolen bike also doesn't cause personal harm). If I caught the person who stole my guitar I would not expect (...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-12, 05:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,169
Posted By mrtidy

Bunch of extremists on this thread. Bike theft...

Bunch of extremists on this thread. Bike theft does not come close to deserving the death penalty. Three years in jail sounds pretty extreme too.
Stocks seem reasonable though.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-07-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,629
Posted By mrtidy

I think it does.

I think it does.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,202
Posted By mrtidy

1973 Schwinn Varsity, with fenders, and rear...

1973 Schwinn Varsity, with fenders, and rear rack. Got to be close to 40 lbs. I ride it everyday.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-13-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,759
Posted By mrtidy

In my part of Michigan, (Detroit Area) many stop...

In my part of Michigan, (Detroit Area) many stop signs are after the sidewalk (on side streets entering major streets.) The same thing happened to me many years ago. I ran in to someones rear fender...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-06-12, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,897
Posted By mrtidy

I was following that bike on Ebay, in fact, I was...

I was following that bike on Ebay, in fact, I was the #2 bidder. It looks much nicer in your photos than in the ebay ad. What have you done to it, or did you receive it that nice?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,217
Posted By mrtidy

I'm mostly looking for places within driving...

I'm mostly looking for places within driving distance from Detroit, but don't let that detract you, I'm making a list of places for future reference! A Chicago/Wisconsin trip might be on the horizon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-12, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,217
Posted By mrtidy

Cool Bike Stores

Tell me about some cool bike stores in your area. I travel around the midwest a lot for work and I am always looking for some neat stores with a large selection of classic used bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-12, 08:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,238
Posted By mrtidy

two words... Captain Sensible

two words...
Captain Sensible
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By mrtidy

I'm pretty sure the rims are from the Raleigh,...

I'm pretty sure the rims are from the Raleigh, the tires are definitly not original to the rims. If it originally came with 25's, then 32's would be more likely to fit?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-11, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By mrtidy

simple tire width question

I have some rims with 23mm tires on it. How wide a tire can I put on these? The rims were originally from a 1981 Raleigh Competition. They are Araya rims 700c.

I really love ride of my other bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By mrtidy

Putting wrong decals on a bike

My 1980/81 Made in Japan Raleigh Competition GS has a pretty nice original paint job, but it looks as though someone polished off the original decals. Oh, they are still there but they are so faded...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-11, 06:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,223
Posted By mrtidy

Great bike for commuting. I prefer my varsity...

Great bike for commuting. I prefer my varsity over my much lighter RaleighCompetition GS. The varsity feels solid, stable and unstoppable! (when wet!)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By mrtidy

Crazy upgrading of Schwinn Varsity

Okay, maybe not so crazy. Before you try to talk me out of it, it's too late, I've already done it.
I got back into bikes about a year ago and spent a lot of money upgrading a Raleigh Grand Prix,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By mrtidy

Never been to it, but I plan on going this year

Never been to it, but I plan on going this year
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,377
Posted By mrtidy

I thought it looked good so I got one. My wife...

I thought it looked good so I got one. My wife (who knows what it is), thinks it looks like a purse on my bike.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/mrtidy_photos/newbag.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-11, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,667
Posted By mrtidy

No, as I said, the hoods don't fit. The decals...

No, as I said, the hoods don't fit. The decals are there but very dark. They don't look to be painted over, maybe the colors were waxed away by some exuberant scrubbing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-11, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,667
Posted By mrtidy

I'm gonna work on the gritty parts before I ride...

I'm gonna work on the gritty parts before I ride it anymore, just wanted to see how it rode!
Don't worry illwafer, I saved the fuzzy seat and white hoods.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,667
Posted By mrtidy

1980(?) Raleigh Competition G.S.

Further proof that I can take a cheap bike and make it very expensive! I got this for cheap and have thrown lots of money at it to make it the greatest looking bike I have ever owned! I think it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 55,067
Posted By mrtidy

I just finished sprucing this one up... 1973...

I just finished sprucing this one up...
1973 Gran Prix
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/mrtidy_photos/P1120020.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,468
Posted By mrtidy

I think the bike looks better when the stem is...

I think the bike looks better when the stem is lower, BUT my hands go numb quicker! It's pretty comfy this way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,468
Posted By mrtidy

I just noticed I gotta get a level on the rack!...

I just noticed I gotta get a level on the rack! It's only been on for about a week!
I also have a Nashbar front light which has been on my Mountain Bike while commuting on snow. They work great and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,468
Posted By mrtidy

Well, it's been a while, and I have put about 600...

Well, it's been a while, and I have put about 600 miles on it and now I think it's complete. Since my last post I changed the handlebars and added the rear rack, plus I installed the new (used) front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-10, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By mrtidy

Thanks! This bike is in rough shape. I'm new at...

Thanks! This bike is in rough shape. I'm new at this mechanical stuff, so I might try taking it apart and fixing stuff!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By mrtidy

Unknown Lugged Schwinn

Mom told me she had an old Schwinn in her garage that I may want, It used to be my brothers. He bought it from a friend and never rode it and knows nothing else about it. It's lugged and big, round...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 17,257
Posted By mrtidy

The end of the simplex line? ...

The end of the simplex line?
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r101/mrtidy_photos/newsimplex.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-10, 10:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,468
Posted By mrtidy

Yeah, it does look awful!

Yeah, it does look awful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,468
Posted By mrtidy

well i need to cut off the excess. but there was...

well i need to cut off the excess. but there was a little slot under the bolt where the cable went.
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z2/varneyr1966/simplex.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-10, 10:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,468
Posted By mrtidy

My significant other will appreciate it! The last...

My significant other will appreciate it! The last thing she said was "You spent how much on a bike seat??!!?":eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-10, 10:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,468
Posted By mrtidy

I love this place! email sent! Can't send pm's...

I love this place! email sent! Can't send pm's until I have 50 posts!
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