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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By JBMCsr1

How to determine stem length?

I have a 22" 1985 Specialized Rockhopper with bullmoose handelbars that I want to try putting a set of North Road style or Albatross handlebars on. I will need to use a tall Nitto Technomic stem to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-09, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By JBMCsr1

"Gear Oil"

Tell me more about using "gear oil over night to bring back the lacquer". I've never heard of this technique before. Do others use this?

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-09, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,084
Posted By JBMCsr1

Is that a "Pocket Vise" or a "Mini Vise"? I've...

Is that a "Pocket Vise" or a "Mini Vise"? I've been looking for one of those but can't remember what it was called.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-09, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3,849
Views: 346,932
Posted By JBMCsr1

Can anyone tell me more about this?

http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1071518525.html

Did Fuji make a "Racer"? I've looked through some old catalogs and can't find anything.
Forum: Touring
02-24-09, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,136
Posted By JBMCsr1

What brand is that the front rack with the shelf...

What brand is that the front rack with the shelf on the 83 Specialized? I've tried fitting a Jandd on mine but the cantilever brakes are in the way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,605
Posted By JBMCsr1

I think the braze ons that are located on the...

I think the braze ons that are located on the seat tube and top tube are for a leather shoulder strap much like this Releigh Elkhorn http://mombat.org/1985_Raleigh_Elkhorn.htm

I have an Elkhorn...
Forum: Touring
09-03-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By JBMCsr1

Thanks bwgride. The Araya rims are alloy and not...

Thanks bwgride. The Araya rims are alloy and not steel. I don't want to spend any more money than I have to---I know silly me! But I'm also wanting something that is going to be strong and...
Forum: Touring
09-02-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By JBMCsr1

I would like some help with a wheel decision

I am building myself a nice strong touring bicycle (I weigh 210 lbs.) using a 1985 Raleigh Elkhorn Mountain Bike. The frame is 23 inches and everything is pretty much stock. Most of the touring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-08, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By JBMCsr1

I don't have a particular reply to this other...

I don't have a particular reply to this other than I have a Schwinn Passage no. 3287 that is imperial rose in color and has vertical rear dropouts rather than the horizontal dropout that the '86...
Forum: Touring
02-09-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By JBMCsr1

Which would you choose?

I would like to make one of my mountain bikes into a dedicated touring bike. I have two to choose from: An all original 1992 Trek Antelope 850 and an all original (except tires) 1984 Specialized...
Forum: Touring
01-30-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,137
Posted By JBMCsr1

u-brakes and fenders

I've been looking at a number of vintage mountain bikes with the thought of building a touring bike. Many of the 80's mountain bikes have a u-brake on the chainstays. All my current shopping is...
Forum: Touring
12-22-07, 08:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,345
Posted By JBMCsr1

I essentially have this bike too--a Schwinn...

I essentially have this bike too--a Schwinn Passage, without the mid-fork braze on's. I use a Blackburn lowrider rack with the supplied clamps. Tubus also has a front lowrider rack or two with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-07, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,970
Posted By JBMCsr1

Thanks for all the replies to my question! I...

Thanks for all the replies to my question! I will probably keep weighting my options all winter long and trying this and trying that. And just like and use what I have too.

Stronglight, you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-07, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,970
Posted By JBMCsr1

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm looking at a...

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm looking at a set of wheels with Shimano XT hubs and Mavic A719 rims in a 40 rear, 36 front. As far as speeds are concerned, I haven't given that much thought. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-07, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,970
Posted By JBMCsr1

Converting 27 inch wheels to 700c

I have a mid 80's Schwinn Passage touring bike with 27 inch wheels. Everything is mostly stock. I'm thinking about updating the wheels to 700c and a rear cassette to have stronger wheels for loaded...
Forum: Touring
06-26-07, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By JBMCsr1

Thanks

Thanks for the replies and the advice, I really appreciate it. I still like looking for the old stuff but I will probably just save up for a new bike!
Forum: Touring
06-25-07, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By JBMCsr1

vintage or new?

I've been looking for a touring bike for several months. I need a 61-63 cm frame, I'd prefer the 63 cm. As I look at some bikes on ebay like Miyata's or Treks they are going for some pretty high...
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