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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,581
Posted By e.maguran

Whoa - I didn't realize that geared BMX bikes...

Whoa - I didn't realize that geared BMX bikes were a thing... :eek:

That is super cool. I'm a Schwinn collector and that F1 looks amazing, but wow they are mega expensive on eBay and rare at 200...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,581
Posted By e.maguran

Weird Huffy Small Wheel Racing Bicycle

Hey Gang,

I found this really weird Huffy small wheeled racing bicycle a few years ago. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any decal on the bicycle to tell me what model it is. Anyone ever seen this...
Forum: Northeast
01-31-12, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By e.maguran

I'm currently training for my second BP MS150...

I'm currently training for my second BP MS150 ride on April 20th, it's a 180 mile, two-day, ride from Houston to Austin. Uli (CEO of GFNYC) said I should be in reasonable shape from the MS150 to...
Forum: Northeast
01-31-12, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By e.maguran

Thanks Nigelsane! I suppose I'll take a gander at...

Thanks Nigelsane! I suppose I'll take a gander at what I find on CList. My idea was to spend a couple nights close to the event and then spend the remaining time at a hotel closer to the CBD or known...
Forum: Northeast
01-30-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By e.maguran

Houstonian wants to do Gran Fondo NYC

Howdy from Texas,

I've always wanted to come up to the Northeast and I found that there is a Gran Fondo in NYC the weekend before my 27th birthday, so what the hell? I was planning on staying a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-12, 11:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,607
Posted By e.maguran

Pegoretti tt is where the tube is welded lower to...

Pegoretti tt is where the tube is welded lower to make a small, more rigid frame triangle, right? That article was cool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-12, 11:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,607
Posted By e.maguran

I would say yes, i had to reweld and install drop...

I would say yes, i had to reweld and install drop bolts for the brake locations on the frame. Not even extra long reach calipers reached my 27" alloy wheels. Insane trying to get this bike to stop!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-12, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,607
Posted By e.maguran

Good eyes. Yeah, i may need to fix that post!

Good eyes. Yeah, i may need to fix that post!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-12, 11:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,607
Posted By e.maguran

Got it. I have to take a most recent photo after...

Got it. I have to take a most recent photo after my last Friday ride... I think i leveled it out. thanks though!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-12, 11:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,607
Posted By e.maguran

Thanks for the site!

Thanks for the site!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-12, 05:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,607
Posted By e.maguran

wtf?

wtf?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-12, 10:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,607
Posted By e.maguran

Huffy 626 - Questions about years made and if anyone has catalog scans

Hi all,

Before I'm killed for owning a Huffy 626, I was curious if anyone know what years they were "made" (HAH!) or if any online librarian has a copy of a catalog with the bike in a picture....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-12, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,578
Posted By e.maguran

Yes, Retro/Vintage styling is what I'm aiming for...

Yes, Retro/Vintage styling is what I'm aiming for with the reasonable updates for a modern bicycle. The Super Sport is the lightest in my fleet (my normal road bike is a Peugeot UO-8) outside of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-12, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,578
Posted By e.maguran

Regardless of what I do, I'll need both wheel...

Regardless of what I do, I'll need both wheel sets trued. The cheaper and faster (to build) option would be to stick with my current wheels. At the moment, I think that would be the easier option...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,578
Posted By e.maguran

Good call -- I have basically put everything...

Good call -- I have basically put everything together loosely as a mock up for this build. I'm glad you reminded me of this fact because I just put them on to see how it would look.

When I bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,578
Posted By e.maguran

Yes, it's a Uniglide cassette and thank you for...

Yes, it's a Uniglide cassette and thank you for informing me that I can't use a regular one -- I didn't know that. I'm still getting familiar with some of the eccentricities of this bike. Continuing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,578
Posted By e.maguran

I came across a Pink Tempo before I found this...

I came across a Pink Tempo before I found this and almost bought it for $110, but I couldn't get over the colors. It was a bit lighter than this SS, but I'm glad I held out. I have a feeling 80s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,578
Posted By e.maguran

Does anyone know where I can get the wheel screws...

Does anyone know where I can get the wheel screws (name?) for the back of my drop outs?

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uQna8bN7z2M/Txn_8Cg5n3I/AAAAAAAAAzk/cbi1mBE3wsA/s640/100_2529.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,578
Posted By e.maguran

Options - Wheels: I currently have two...

Options -

Wheels: I currently have two options. The ones on the bike or a set of barely used Shimano WH-R550 wheels. If I go with the Shimano's, I'll need to buy a freehub cassette... and I'm not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,578
Posted By e.maguran

1986 Schwinn Super Sport Build

All,

I'm building a Schwinn Super Sport as my primo bike. I'm taking all of my best parts to put on this old speedster. (picture gallery:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 06:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,732
Posted By e.maguran

This dead horse has been revived - OP is alive!

All,

Thank you so much for the replies. I know I'm showing up to this party late, but after locking myself out of my account (smart phone problems), I just walked away from the conversation to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,732
Posted By e.maguran

I will post pictures tonight. The ride is Houston...

I will post pictures tonight. The ride is Houston to Austin 180 miles over two days. First day is flat, second is lots of climbing hills. Www.ms150.org for more info. I have a decent skeleton of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,732
Posted By e.maguran

Yes, sorry for double posting... So annoyed that...

Yes, sorry for double posting... So annoyed that i didn't wait uuntil i got home... Doing this via smart phone:twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 01:01 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,732
Posted By e.maguran

Training to prove Steel can beat Carbon - need some advice!

All,

It's the beginning of ms150 training in Houston again and out of speaking bluntly I told a coworker who has been bragging about his new Specialized Tarmac Elite Carbon (saying I should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-11, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,844
Posted By e.maguran

Unknown Year - Bianchi Strada

Hi All,

(I'm posting this in Classic & Vintage because I didn't get any info in the appraisals forum)

I picked up a red Bianichi Strada in Houston and I was wondering if anyone knows the year...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-11, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,095
Posted By e.maguran

$60 for that seat would be a steal in my hometown...

$60 for that seat would be a steal in my hometown market (Houston). I can't touch a used Brooks that doesn't need to spend a week in neatsfoot oil for less than $75
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,167
Posted By e.maguran

Varsity's are hot in Houston -- all over CL,...

Varsity's are hot in Houston -- all over CL, they're hitting $229-$300 after getting cleaned up. My 63 Varsity Sprint (similar components to what you posted, leather sprint seat, and in grungy shape...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,027
Posted By e.maguran

I just sold a 1984 Motobecane Mirage 58cm for...

I just sold a 1984 Motobecane Mirage 58cm for $125, but mine was (no offense) in excellent condition and I took less than my original asking of $175. If I was selling this in Houston, I'd probably be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-11, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,254
Posted By e.maguran

Unknown Year - Bianchi Strada

Hi All,

I picked up a red Bianichi Strada in Houston and I was wondering what it's worth (if not a little more info on it). I'm not certain of the year of make, but it has some very interesting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,304
Posted By e.maguran

1986 Schwinn Super Sport question

Hi all,

I found an 86 super sport for a good price and I was wondering if a 21" would fit me. I am 5'9.5" with a 32" inseam. I currently ride a Peugeot UO-8 that I can dismount and stand over the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,838
Posted By e.maguran

Not when powder coated :) and blue 27inch Chen...

Not when powder coated :) and blue 27inch Chen shings (sp?) are available. I founded them on the interwebs.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-11, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,838
Posted By e.maguran

Thanks for the help Dave. I'll make sure to chase...

Thanks for the help Dave. I'll make sure to chase up a 165mm crank arm when I go purchasing them. Props to your huffy build -- I dig the paint job and the crank! Does your girl put a lot of mileage...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-11, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,838
Posted By e.maguran

As much as I appreciate the $.02 -- I don't see a...

As much as I appreciate the $.02 -- I don't see a problem in building a bike with decent components and eventually finding a holy grail frame on craigslist to apply all the parts to. At time same...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-11, 10:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,838
Posted By e.maguran

This is a photo of a generic 626... not mine in...

This is a photo of a generic 626... not mine in particular. So I'm not too worried. I can resize it myself once I get it back together. When i bought it, i tried out the sizing and the frame was just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,838
Posted By e.maguran

REI has a bunch of bottom brackets on clearance...

REI has a bunch of bottom brackets on clearance near me. I'll have to see if I can get a BMX freewheel from them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-11, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,838
Posted By e.maguran

Question for the SingleSpeed Newb - Huffy 626 Crank Upgrade

Hi all,

I'm building my first singlespeed bike and I'm using a Huffy 626 (it's a beater, but I love her still). Unfortunately, it has an ashtabula crank as per the picture attached. I'm wanting to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-11, 01:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,019
Posted By e.maguran

I am liking all the replies on my bike. I am very...

I am liking all the replies on my bike. I am very Happy to have been at the right place at the right time to get it from a trash!

As for single speed idea... sorry chaps, but I have a 150 mile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-11, 11:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,019
Posted By e.maguran

Thanks for all the help guys! I looked...

Thanks for all the help guys!

I looked further at some stuff and this is what I've got on the bike:

- 1975 D.E.A. Super Chrome 27 x 1 1/4 wheels - Worth replacing? These things look brand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,019
Posted By e.maguran

After I posted this, I went to look online for...

After I posted this, I went to look online for any info on the bike and identification items. I checked the rims and they're 1975 rims. The decals and bike pump mounts are circa 1975-1977, so I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,019
Posted By e.maguran

More Photos! ...

More Photos!

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TA5xtfIh30M/TUd8k9wmRLI/AAAAAAAAAo4/8LW7WCgM0oI/s720/100_2184.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TA5xtfIh30M/TUd8lB4Od0I/AAAAAAAAAo8/45un4-UOYco/s512/100_2186.JPG
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-11, 09:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,019
Posted By e.maguran

1970s Peugeot UO-8... PX-10? I have no idea... but I'm using it!

Hey all,

I've got a tasty one for you all. I've had this thing for about 15 years, but have never ridden it. It was in my neighbor's trash and up until being sponsored by company to do our local...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-05, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,104
Posted By e.maguran

Haha... I'm no basketball player... i'm an ex...

Haha... I'm no basketball player... i'm an ex hockey player. Anyway, Yeah, this is also so I can shed some weight as well as commute around town.

I have a few racing bikes (Peugot, Free Spirit,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-05, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,104
Posted By e.maguran

College Kid wants to do upgrades

Hiya, I'm a college kid from Texas where there are a lot of hills, pot holes, gravel... NOT urban whatsoever.

Anyway, I just trashed my huffy and I purchased a roadmaster Mt. Fury, and this is so...
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