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Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-21-12, 07:51 AM

Replies: 23

So...my sister ran into a parking garage ceiling (roof rack death).

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

That is what I did with my last bike. Got it...

That is what I did with my last bike. Got it from a crazy old man who had a shed full of bikes. I bought that one as a box of parts for $75. I should do it again, you're all right. I just want to...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-20-12, 10:01 PM

Replies: 23

So...my sister ran into a parking garage ceiling (roof rack death).

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Right, I feel like with so much variety out...

Right, I feel like with so much variety out there, there is bound to be a grouping of similarly-priced, similarly-specc'ed bikes. I just don't know enough yet. I'm researching now, but I was just...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-20-12, 09:47 PM

Replies: 23

So...my sister ran into a parking garage ceiling (roof rack death).

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Oh snap, sorry! Didn't mean to be ambiguous! ...

Oh snap, sorry! Didn't mean to be ambiguous!

I'm kinda looking to try something different now, just to expand a bit, you know?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-20-12, 09:25 PM

Replies: 23

So...my sister ran into a parking garage ceiling (roof rack death).

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Honestly, I told her I wish she had crashed the...

Honestly, I told her I wish she had crashed the car because I at least have insurance for that!

So, any makes/models I should hone in on?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-20-12, 07:01 PM

Replies: 23

So...my sister ran into a parking garage ceiling (roof rack death).

Views: 1,723

Posted By soccerwuedo5

Saw that one. I don't mind branching out and...

Saw that one. I don't mind branching out and finding a new frame (i'd actually probably prefer it). I'm just trying to find parallel models from Nishiki, Bianchi, Peugot, Motobecane, etc. (I know...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-20-12, 06:59 PM

Replies: 23

So...my sister ran into a parking garage ceiling (roof rack death).

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

It was so devastatingly sad. I told my wife the...

It was so devastatingly sad. I told my wife the day before it happened that I didn't think I could ever sell my first C&V because I had become so smitten with it. Jokes on me!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-20-12, 06:48 PM

Replies: 23

So...my sister ran into a parking garage ceiling (roof rack death).

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

So...my sister ran into a parking garage ceiling (roof rack death).

As title states, my first C&V is now dead. 1980 Schwinn Voyageur 11.8. Awesome.

Short story:

I bought this:
Short thread...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

10-11-11, 01:01 PM

Replies: 23

You're not going to paint that, are you? Post your original finish dilemma!

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Completely off-topic, but what is your stem/bars...

Completely off-topic, but what is your stem/bars combo on this bike?? I have a 25" Schwinn and the bars I have look too tiny and feel cramped both narrow and shallow. Yours look like they would be...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-22-11, 06:59 PM

Replies: 56

Weird Question: Top of tire rubs fork

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Sorry for not replying more quickly. Tonight is...

Sorry for not replying more quickly. Tonight is a baby shower for my wife and things have been a little hectic! Here are some pics tho, and yes, I am also considering this might be a replacement...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-22-11, 07:23 AM

Replies: 56

Weird Question: Top of tire rubs fork

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

You, sir, are my kind of guy. I will attack the...

You, sir, are my kind of guy. I will attack the fork today before I go buy new tires.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-21-11, 10:26 PM

Replies: 56

Weird Question: Top of tire rubs fork

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Good heads up, I appreciate that! I can try the...

Good heads up, I appreciate that! I can try the 27x1-1/8" but does that change the HEIGHT of the tire? Again, it is the TOP of the tire touching the inside bottom of the fork (is it called the fork...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-21-11, 09:51 PM

Replies: 56

Weird Question: Top of tire rubs fork

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Weird Question: Top of tire rubs fork

So, I have been searching this for a while but can't find a definitive answer.

I just finished my first build, a Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 (AWESOME bike, btw!), in Utah. I chose to use the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-17-11, 02:04 AM

Replies: 11

First vintage bike! Schwinn serials are confusing...ID help?

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Thanks! Ya, the Schwinn is a great fit for me...

Thanks! Ya, the Schwinn is a great fit for me (6'2" but pretty long arms and legs) and while my wife wasn't there to pick up the mixte it looked right and seems to be a decent fit for her as well!
...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-16-11, 12:51 AM

Replies: 11

First vintage bike! Schwinn serials are confusing...ID help?

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

The bars look to be different, as do the seat and...

The bars look to be different, as do the seat and seatpost, but really what I need to do is source a new rear derailleur (either keep it Altus or other Shimano probably) and a rear brake (hopefully...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-16-11, 12:39 AM

Replies: 11

First vintage bike! Schwinn serials are confusing...ID help?

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

You nailed it! Voyageur 11.8 it is! Thank you...

You nailed it! Voyageur 11.8 it is! Thank you so much for the help! I think it's definitely time to get this thing cleaned up now!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-16-11, 12:18 AM

Replies: 11

First vintage bike! Schwinn serials are confusing...ID help?

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

First vintage bike! Schwinn serials are confusing...ID help?

First, thank you so much for being such an amazing resource! Over the past month or so I have learned so much from lurking and searching and am very excited to begin my own builds!

That being...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

02-04-11, 05:43 PM

Replies: 8

Local NISHIKI for sale. Worth my time to check out?

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Thanks for the input. The more I searched it...

Thanks for the input. The more I searched it seemed to be not the Olympic model but the Tourist model (no chrome on front forks, etc.) and does seem to be rather low end (and yup, looked small...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

02-04-11, 05:05 PM

Replies: 8

Local NISHIKI for sale. Worth my time to check out?

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

No contact from seller yet. After more browsing,...

No contact from seller yet. After more browsing, looks to be a Nishiki Olympic (12?) and about 56cm. I'm looking for something in the 60cm range and trying my darnedest to find something uber...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

02-04-11, 04:45 PM

Replies: 8

Local NISHIKI for sale. Worth my time to check out?

Views: 821

Posted By soccerwuedo5

Local NISHIKI for sale. Worth my time to check out?

So, as many of you have been extremely helpful to me, you may know that I am completely new to all of this. I have been browsing my local classifieds with no luck til (maybe) today. Local bike,...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-03-11, 12:31 AM

Replies: 30

Hi! I'm Jake! I could use some help.

Views: 2,205

Posted By soccerwuedo5

I know, right? My current plan comes straight...

I know, right? My current plan comes straight from the playbook of Mr. Randyjawa; I'll be making some flyers and making the rounds in some older and wealthier neighborhoods to try my hand at scoring...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-02-11, 12:36 PM

Replies: 30

Hi! I'm Jake! I could use some help.

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Nailed it. Whoops!

Nailed it. Whoops!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-02-11, 12:33 PM

Replies: 30

Hi! I'm Jake! I could use some help.

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

You guys are so AWESOME! Since the last barrage...

You guys are so AWESOME! Since the last barrage of posts, I've spent my free time perusing the pages of mytenspeeds.com. What a resource!!! I've about read everything there is to read on that...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-01-11, 02:59 PM

Replies: 134

Decal Logo Knockoffs

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

I don't have near the experience of anyone on...

I don't have near the experience of anyone on here in regards to bicycles nor in decal printing specifically for bicycles but the above is a BRIEF overview of the work needed to be done for proper...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-01-11, 11:10 AM

Replies: 30

Hi! I'm Jake! I could use some help.

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

Wow! You guys are awesome!!! Thanks for the...

Wow! You guys are awesome!!! Thanks for the replies!!

Heading straight over there right now! Thanks for the tip!

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-01-11, 01:40 AM

Replies: 30

Hi! I'm Jake! I could use some help.

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Posted By soccerwuedo5

I've seen Univega tossed around a few times, what...

I've seen Univega tossed around a few times, what a great looking bike! I really like it! Thank you!

As for sizing, I am 6'1" with 32-34" pant leg (need to do more accurate measuring before...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-01-11, 01:12 AM

Replies: 30

Hi! I'm Jake! I could use some help.

Views: 2,205

Posted By soccerwuedo5

Hi! I'm Jake! I could use some help.

Wow. First, what an informative forum! I have spent the better part of a week reading up on as much as I can before I make this post. Truth is, I'm at the point where I could really use some...

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