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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Sword uses a Microshift pull. It is compatible...

Sword uses a Microshift pull. It is compatible with Microshift Advent X drivetrain components as that is the same 10sp pull.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

As of about 1 month ago, it wasn't even being...

As of about 1 month ago, it wasn't even being sold. It was barely even being spec'd on oem builds.
It's started to be sold though. Universal Cylcss has a Sword cassette and crank, but not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Shimano moved their shift cables under the bar...

Shimano moved their shift cables under the bar tape over a decade ago.
You have been able to have your cake and eat it too for years now. Huzzah!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Love the color and the black components are...

Love the color and the black components are fantastic.
...if you end up wanting to move away from the threadless stem adapter, look into an innicycle headset. It was designed by a forum member and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

bump for no other reason than this thread should...

bump for no other reason than this thread should always be on the first page.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

yeah, I am banned from accessing that page...

yeah, I am banned from accessing that page because I continually disagreed with this thread being moved to there(since it's a thread full of 10 and 11sp, as well as full of frames from the 70s and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Wow this thread used to stay on the first page....

Wow this thread used to stay on the first page. Funny how it's really died off in the past year.

Cannondale CAAD3 frame from '96 with a modern 1" steerer carbon fork.


Cannondale CAAD3 frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Woah- looks like the same purple one of my frames...

Woah- looks like the same purple one of my frames was powdercoated in.
This is an '89 Tange 1 tube road frame.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-21, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Neat build! What bag and rack are on this?

Neat build! What bag and rack are on this?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/498x231/will_ferrell_old_school_08c9bd139aa993599c0a3e2c7e5e603932489f96.gif
its back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-21, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Old frame that was powdercoated. Its a contract...

Old frame that was powdercoated. Its a contract built road frame from '89 labeled as a Novara Trionfo.
All parts except seat post and tires were swapped over from a Schwinn Premis I'd been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

I have Cannondale Synapse tape on a couple bikes....

I have Cannondale Synapse tape on a couple bikes. Its the same stuff as Ritchey Pave tape, for what its worth. I love the stuff and between both brands I have it on my 4 most ridden bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-21, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Cool bike, but c&v?

Cool bike, but c&v?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-21, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

cool build- you made it your own and spec'd it...

cool build- you made it your own and spec'd it for riding how you want/need. No shame in that.
Did you paint it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

That Fuso frame is en fuego! My goodness.

That Fuso frame is en fuego! My goodness.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

What frame and fork is the unpainted one? It may...

What frame and fork is the unpainted one? It may be the angle or the lack of paint, but the downtube looks OS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Thanks. Its sometimes super frustrating to sort...

Thanks. Its sometimes super frustrating to sort thru everything on ebay.
link to the adapter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Got an ebay link?

Got an ebay link?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Ooh, late 90s Schwinn 853 road frame! Super...

Ooh, late 90s Schwinn 853 road frame! Super neat. Its amazing to see how many brands had 853 road frames in their catalogs in the late 90s and early 00s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Ideally, the frame is cold set to 130mm and the...

Ideally, the frame is cold set to 130mm and the dropouts are realigned so they are parallel when spread to 130mm.
But the internet is full of examples where this wasnt done and everything works...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-20, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

cowbell bars are closer to traditional road. ...

cowbell bars are closer to traditional road. there is still some flare, but its much less pronounced.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Schwinn Premis powdercoated with 105 5800...

Schwinn Premis powdercoated with 105 5800 drivetrain and hubs.
I used an innicycle conversion headset. That alone was more than the frame, but it opens up options and is quality!

This is a 63.5cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

That is sharp!

That is sharp!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-20, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

There is a long running joke that sram has pushed...

There is a long running joke that sram has pushed 1x for drivetrsins because they can't make a good front derailleur.
I know, that's of no help here.

Anyways, neat kid's bike build. Maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Holy saddle to hood drop! Impressive...

Holy saddle to hood drop!
Impressive flexibility and reach you must have.

The build looks great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

h plus son tb14 if you want old box style. h...

h plus son tb14 if you want old box style.
h plus son archetype if you want a stronger/stiffer more modern style.

both come in a polished silver finish and the archetype has a gray anodized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

this looks like a painting.

this looks like a painting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Holy 7-8" of saddle to bar drop! Sharp looking...

Holy 7-8" of saddle to bar drop!
Sharp looking combo of dark blue and black components. Agreed on removing the wheel decals- thatd look even better.
I have a late 80s Schwinn Premis frame that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

ok thanks for clarifying. It's what I figured,...

ok thanks for clarifying. It's what I figured, but wanted to be sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-19, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

havent seen it asked or mentioned yet- is the...

havent seen it asked or mentioned yet- is the headset cap specifically fitted to this or can any random cap be used?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-19, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Normal drop bars?! I didnt figure you had them. ...

Normal drop bars?! I didnt figure you had them.
Love that year's paint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

^^^ Pull the vinyl stickers off those HDs and...

^^^
Pull the vinyl stickers off those HDs and itll look even better.

Looks really good though. Strong work saving it and bringing it back from near dead!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Definitely not knocking the use of a long cage,...

Definitely not knocking the use of a long cage, it just stuck out when looking at the bike. Its probably the writing on it vs a blank black arm. Totally understand using gears that work.
The black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Never heard of the brand. Thanks for giving me a...

Never heard of the brand. Thanks for giving me a topic to look up and read about! I always love learning about the local/regional brands around the world.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Love the chromed stays and crankset. Super long...

Love the chromed stays and crankset. Super long rear derailleur arm...or may just seem like that due to the positioning?
red + chrome + black = cant stop looking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

https://www.amazon.com/innicycle-Conversion-Headse...

https://www.amazon.com/innicycle-Conversion-Headset-quill-Threadless/dp/B07KFYZPD2

Consider this instead of a threadless stem conversion. Ive used the VO quill conversion and it is the nicest of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Wasnt sure what the stem height could be- see...

Wasnt sure what the stem height could be- see that now, up to about 50mm.
Very neat- that should work great.

PM you info to buy one still?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Fantastic! Its the perfect size frame- not too...

Fantastic! Its the perfect size frame- not too small to look wonky and not too large to look wonky.
And it reminds me I need to investigate your threadless conversion to better understand it as I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Couple people have messaged about it in the last...

Couple people have messaged about it in the last few days, but no lookers yet. I didnt price it to move though. The large size plus price may mean it sits for a bit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

looks to be single speed. Instead of a cable...

looks to be single speed. Instead of a cable stop cap, they kept the rear cable stop to cover the brazed on attachment boss. and they attached a bell on the left side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Just finished this. I have no real use for it so...

Just finished this. I have no real use for it so the frame sat u touched for 2 years. I threw it up on CL to see if someone can use it more than me.

'93 Cannondale T700 frame and fork. 2x9...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Hey thanks for the response! Interesting that...

Hey thanks for the response! Interesting that they even did some Tenax level frames with mitered tubes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Fantastic paint fade design!

Fantastic paint fade design!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Ha, yeah disassembly is well past reasonable. ...

Ha, yeah disassembly is well past reasonable.

This is the inside of the Premis shell. I get that fitting the tubes by mitering is extra time and therefore cost, but wasn't sure if the late 80s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Very neat! You don't often see a c&v frame with a...

Very neat! You don't often see a c&v frame with a lugged head tube extension like that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

I've been meaning to ask this about other...

I've been meaning to ask this about other member's upper tier late 80s schwinn road bikes, but keep forgetting.

I have an 87 prelude and an 88 premis, both tenax, and the seat tube is quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-19, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Never seen this model before or anything similar...

Never seen this model before or anything similar from Raleigh USA. Really nice colors and a sharp looking modernization by you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-19, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

Yes, STI shifters over the last 20 years have...

Yes, STI shifters over the last 20 years have effectively changed the brake pull a few times and this affects brake performance and effort.

Each change is called something. SLR and super STL are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

I refurbished and sold this Specialized...

I refurbished and sold this Specialized yesterday. Nothing really...special...about it, but I modernized it with some 2x7 microshift STIs and a different cassette that allows for more realistic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-19, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,695
Posted By mstateglfr

fantastic touring bike! love the stem- it's my...

fantastic touring bike!
love the stem- it's my favorite too for vintage bikes. I have the stem on the 3 older road bikes i use the most. I like it way more than a super high -17deg technomic.
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