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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-17, 08:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,954
Posted By Glacier John

I love down tube shifters, much more intuitive to...

I love down tube shifters, much more intuitive to me than the brifters on my 2009 vintage Aurora Elite. I ride two bikes on a regular basis, that Aurora Elite and my 74 International. I like the much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,787
Posted By Glacier John

Rim brakes. It's really no big deal, it's just...

Rim brakes. It's really no big deal, it's just that the only possible way you could go over the edge would be if you went crazy fast on the downhill return. I've never had my brakes get too hot, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-17, 09:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,787
Posted By Glacier John

The east side is beautiful, more open than the...

The east side is beautiful, more open than the west side. Lots of animals and views of craggy peaks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-17, 08:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,787
Posted By Glacier John

I'll be 68 next week and like I said, not in peak...

I'll be 68 next week and like I said, not in peak shape, The Loop is a good goal for me with fantastic scenery. Are you here now? I think Going To The Sun is still closed this week, you definitely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-17, 08:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,787
Posted By Glacier John

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/GlacierJoh...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/GlacierJohn/IMG_2765.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/GlacierJohn/media/IMG_2765.jpg.html)


My wife and I rode up to The Loop last Tuesday. We're a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-17, 07:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,787
Posted By Glacier John

I live 40 miles from the park, hence my call...

I live 40 miles from the park, hence my call name.

1) On the west side the gate is closed to cars at Avalanche Creek Campground until the road is completely ready, probably July 1st this year,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-27-17, 07:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 39,203
Posted By Glacier John

I got my first 10 speed for Christmas when I was...

I got my first 10 speed for Christmas when I was 13, a Royce Union. I rode the hell out of it for three years, then suddenly, bikes were very uncool for high schoolers. That old Royce Union probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,473
Posted By Glacier John

I believe I ordered the first dave moulton sent...

I believe I ordered the first dave moulton sent to the US, 1976. I was working up in Fairbanks on the Alaska Pipeline, my roommate was an ex Olympic racer on the British team and knew Dave Moulton...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 12:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

Not completely original, the original Weinman...

Not completely original, the original Weinman center pulls are in a drawer, I pulled the Cinelli stem, bars and Super Record pedals off my Dave Moulton plus added the fenders. I also replaced the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 12:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/GlacierJoh...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/GlacierJohn/Raleigh%20International%20%204_1.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/GlacierJohn/media/Raleigh%20International%20%204_1.jpg.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 12:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

Here you go: ...

Here you go:


http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/GlacierJohn/Raleigh%20International%20%205.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/GlacierJohn/media/Raleigh%20International%20%205.jpg.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 10:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

Thank you all. I'm going to leave it as is, it is...

Thank you all. I'm going to leave it as is, it is in pretty good shape. It's my daily rider, so not a wall hanger.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 05:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 93,155
Posted By Glacier John

I got a really nice Raleigh three speed for...

I got a really nice Raleigh three speed for Christmas 1959 which I happily rode for three years until I just had to have a ten speed. The Schwinn Continental was all the rage to us 13 year olds, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 04:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

You guys are kind of talking me into leaving well...

You guys are kind of talking me into leaving well enough alone. I might try msl109's touch up idea on the white scripted International.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 03:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

My chainstay decals... ...

My chainstay decals...


http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/GlacierJohn/Raleigh%20International%203.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 03:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

It wouldn't hurt to try that. I have two issues;...

It wouldn't hurt to try that. I have two issues; 1) The RALEIGH block letters on the down tube and chain stays are faded and dark. 2) The scripted International on the top tube is just worn off in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 01:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

Thanks for all the replies, I definitely want to...

Thanks for all the replies, I definitely want to be careful and vacillate between leaving well enough alone or replacing the decals. The original paint is probably a 7-8 on a scale of ten, with good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-17, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

Thank you. Are the new decals water transfer type...

Thank you. Are the new decals water transfer type like we had on our old medel airplanes? I guess I'll order a set and take the leap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-17, 05:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,289
Posted By Glacier John

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/GlacierJoh...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/GlacierJohn/BAJA1.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/GlacierJohn/media/BAJA1.jpg.html)


My buddy Steve Duke on the right with his Paragon and me with my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,587
Posted By Glacier John

Replacing decals on my 74 International

I have a champagne 74 International in very good shape, nice original paint, pretty good original chrome, but the block letter "RALEIGH" decals are pretty faded and the scripted International on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-05, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Glacier John

Back in the early 70's bike boom I bought a...

Back in the early 70's bike boom I bought a Peugeot UO8 which was a much better bike than my old 60's contenental, while my best buddy only had his Continental. The manager of the mounaineering store...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-05, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By Glacier John

Thanks to you guys.

I started monitoring this forum about three months ago when I pulled my old (1975) dave moulton out of storage with thoughts of selling it. After finding out that it was cool vintage, the first frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-05, 04:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,259
Posted By Glacier John

Thanks for the advise concerning the Swallow,...

Thanks for the advise concerning the Swallow, I'll look into that. Toe straps work fine for me, I guess the jist of my post is, having never ridden a modern bike I don't know if I'm missing out on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-05, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,259
Posted By Glacier John

I think I'm being a bit misunderstood by a few of...

I think I'm being a bit misunderstood by a few of you. My bike at present is in perfect shape, tuned up and running well. The brake cables, pads, tires, deraillers, hubs and all are clean, lubed and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-05, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By Glacier John

Can dented frames be repaired?

Hello everyone,

I've been hanging out on the Classic-Vintage forum but this question is more appropriate for you guys. I am interested in finding and restoring and old road frame such as a Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-05, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By Glacier John

Rides similar to the old Raleigh International?

I loved my old International for the kind of riding I do, it was very comfortable and stable with a forgiving feel, yet it was also light and fast. To bad mine was stolen long ago.

I also lusted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-05, 08:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,259
Posted By Glacier John

Thanks for the replys. Clipless pedals and new...

Thanks for the replys. Clipless pedals and new brake pads sound reasonable. Can you fit new brake pads in the old campy pad holders? The bike presently has black pads on the rear and red pads in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-05, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,259
Posted By Glacier John

What modern upgrade is appropraie on vintage bike?

Hi guys, well I've been riding my 1975 dave moulton, all campy, 7 speed freewheel cluster, 531db and sew up tires, for a couple of weeks after a 15 year hiatus. I'm starting to get back in shape and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-05, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By Glacier John

Thanks guys, it looks like ebay is the way to go....

Thanks guys, it looks like ebay is the way to go. I bought a cheapy Continental at my LBS to hold me over until then.

John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-05, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By Glacier John

Best deals on sew ups?

Any suggestions on my best choices and prices for mail order sew ups? Also the roads are have a lot of pebbles and gravel in places here in Montana. I want to stick with sew ups, any suggestions for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-05, 07:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By Glacier John

Thanks for all of the advise. I see a couple of...

Thanks for all of the advise. I see a couple of Brooks pros on ebay that I might bid on. The B17s seem to be nice but I had good luck with my original por way back when, so I'll try again. That WTB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-05, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By Glacier John

Thinking about replacing my old saddle.

There is a lot of talk about how great the old Brooks professional is but I'm wondering if the new saddles arn't a bit more comfortable. I rode a Brooks Pro for many years on my old Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-05, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,538
Posted By Glacier John

I graduated to a Raleigh International after a...

I graduated to a Raleigh International after a Peugeot UO8 and Nishiki Semi Pro in 1972 or 73. I did a lot of double centuries and longer multi day tours. The International was the best! Very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-05, 09:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 50,902
Posted By Glacier John

Well I emailed Dave Moulton the question about...

Well I emailed Dave Moulton the question about Columbus vs Reynolds 531 tubing along with a question about touching up my paint chips. Here's his answer.Hi John,



In answer to your questions,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-05, 10:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 50,902
Posted By Glacier John

Good discussion, thanks for all the replys. What...

Good discussion, thanks for all the replys. What I'm hearing is that there are probably small differences between Reynolds and Columbus depending on which alloy you choose, some sronger alloys allow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-05, 09:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 50,902
Posted By Glacier John

Compared to you guys who have ridden many...

Compared to you guys who have ridden many different bikes, my experience on "good " bikes is limited to three, my first a 1972 Nishiki Semi Pro, a 1973 Raleigh International and the 1976 dave moulton...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-05, 06:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 50,902
Posted By Glacier John

As far as good bikes go, I have only ridden...

As far as good bikes go, I have only ridden Reynolds 531 DB bikes, and the improvement in weight and ride over what I had ridden previously was great. I was wondering if Columbus tubed bikes as well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-05, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,193
Posted By Glacier John

I see somebody resurected my earlier post...

I see somebody resurected my earlier post regarding my 1975 dave moulton. Since then I have been in contact with Dave and learned that my bike is probably the first one he ever sent to the US. You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-05, 02:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,136
Posted By Glacier John

Being born in 1949 I lived through various bike...

Being born in 1949 I lived through various bike eras.

In the 50's one speed coaster bikes with big balloon tires were in. They were kind of the equilvelant of 50's Detroit with lots of chrome and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-05, 08:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,665
Posted By Glacier John

My dad was into English bikes so my first two...

My dad was into English bikes so my first two bikes were Raleighs, a smaller coaster brake model that I learned to ride on before graduating to a nice three speed around 1959. Then when I was 12 or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-05, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By Glacier John

Help me remember my first bike.

I got my first bike in 1956. I was pretty small and my grandmother had given me a big black 26" Schwinn one speed ballon tire bike which was much too big for me so my Dad traded it in for a smaller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-05, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Glacier John

Off topic but I saw on your other post that you...

Off topic but I saw on your other post that you parted out a pair of vintage speakers. what kind were they? I'm still listening to a pair of JBL L-65 Jubals that still sound great but the cabinets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-05, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Glacier John

Who is your family? I live 5 miles north of...

Who is your family? I live 5 miles north of Bigfork, technically a Kalispell address.
I think your kidding, but no my bike is the black with gold trim moulton just past the hottie with the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-05, 09:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Glacier John

Thanks guys, I turn 56 next July and though...

Thanks guys,

I turn 56 next July and though my middle has grown a little my legs are the same length so the bike still fits. Riding it regularly should also help that middle to. Anybody live...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-05, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Glacier John

Check out my old bike on dave moulton's site

Hi guys, I posted my bike in answer to a guy looking for dave moulton about a month ago. One thing led to another and pretty soon I was emailing back and forth with dave moulton who has determined...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-05, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,366
Posted By Glacier John

My first really good bike was a 24 1/2" Champagne...

My first really good bike was a 24 1/2" Champagne International. I bought it new in 1973 and used it on long tours, my buddy and I were probably the first to ride the newly opened Baja hwy in 1974,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-05, 08:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,672
Posted By Glacier John

Sorry to sound like a dutz but how do you attach...

Sorry to sound like a dutz but how do you attach digital photos to your post? I'd like to post one of my 1976 Dave Moulton. Thanks in advance.

John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-05, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,193
Posted By Glacier John

Hi, just this past weekend I brought my 1976...

Hi, just this past weekend I brought my 1976 custom Dave Moulton road bike down out of the attic to clean it up and take some photos with the intent of selling it over the internet. I just found this...
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