What did you just buy for your bike?
06-23-09, 07:01 PM
#51
Peace, Love, Bikes
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 900
Bikes: Schwinn Le Tour III
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Let's see:
"New" B&M dyno lights, front and rear, at a swap meet
Sturmey Archer Dyno/Drum Brake hub
Trekking Bars
Brooks Saddle
Cheap set of brake levers from the co-op
Still to buy:
Wheel set-going to have the LBS build the front and see what I can find at the co-op for the back
Probably going to look at new drivetrain options to make this a better all rounder. So BB, front crankset and new freewheel
"New" B&M dyno lights, front and rear, at a swap meet
Sturmey Archer Dyno/Drum Brake hub
Trekking Bars
Brooks Saddle
Cheap set of brake levers from the co-op
Still to buy:
Wheel set-going to have the LBS build the front and see what I can find at the co-op for the back
Probably going to look at new drivetrain options to make this a better all rounder. So BB, front crankset and new freewheel
06-23-09, 07:48 PM
#52
Membership Not Required
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: On the road-USA
Posts: 16,855
Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 70 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 15 Times
in
14 Posts
I dunno what universe Delta lives in perhaps the delta quadrant
but bike rack aside...all of the fasteners should be thrown away...with great force.
I wrote and emailed the company as well as put all the lock nuts and tiny hex headed bolts in an envelope and mailed them back. They suck beyond words. They don't FIT inside the throat of the locking nut unless you force them and since they are made of a soft metal, the allen wrench strips the hexes when you try to insert them. They would be doing their customers a great service if they just sold the racks without fasteners. I did much better using my own bolts and washers. except for one of their stupid soft metal bolts which is now lodged in my rack and i can't get it out.
but bike rack aside...all of the fasteners should be thrown away...with great force.
I wrote and emailed the company as well as put all the lock nuts and tiny hex headed bolts in an envelope and mailed them back. They suck beyond words. They don't FIT inside the throat of the locking nut unless you force them and since they are made of a soft metal, the allen wrench strips the hexes when you try to insert them. They would be doing their customers a great service if they just sold the racks without fasteners. I did much better using my own bolts and washers. except for one of their stupid soft metal bolts which is now lodged in my rack and i can't get it out.
Aaron
__________________
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
06-23-09, 09:43 PM
#53
Bottecchia fan
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 3,520
Bikes: 1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo (frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame), 1974 Peugeot UO-8
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 33 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times
in
9 Posts
A new cap...
__________________
1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo(frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame),
1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame),
1974 Peugeot UO-8, 1988 Panasonic PT-3500, 2002 Bianchi Veloce, 2004 Bianchi Pista
1959 Bottecchia Milano-Sanremo(frame), 1966 Bottecchia Professional (frame), 1971 Bottecchia Professional (frame),
1973 Bottecchia Gran Turismo, 1974 Bottecchia Special, 1977 Bottecchia Special (frame),
1974 Peugeot UO-8, 1988 Panasonic PT-3500, 2002 Bianchi Veloce, 2004 Bianchi Pista
06-26-09, 09:23 AM
#54
Pug lover! Dogs and bikes
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 1,161
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I won a few auctions for some jerseys over the last couple of days. Hopefully they fit okay!
And picked up a Brooklyn jersey to replace my thrashed one when I got in an accident!
And picked up a Brooklyn jersey to replace my thrashed one when I got in an accident!
06-26-09, 06:18 PM
#55
Pug lover! Dogs and bikes
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 1,161
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Sorry gonna have to double post! My bag came in today!
Got my carradice bag in! I'm extremely impressed and the craftsmanship and quality is on par with Acorn. I love it and its the perfect size for day trips or commuting.
Got my carradice bag in! I'm extremely impressed and the craftsmanship and quality is on par with Acorn. I love it and its the perfect size for day trips or commuting.
06-27-09, 10:14 PM
#56
Survival of the Fitest
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PDX
Posts: 1,559
Bikes: 198? Univega Custom Maxima, 2009 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
Garage sale find today. I dunno how I'll use it on my bike...but I'd sure like to find a way! Very minimal rust and the gasket is still good. I was thinking it could be cool if it could be powdercoated black, but I dunno how feasible that would be.
Last edited by TheDL; 07-01-09 at 05:18 PM.
07-01-09, 05:16 PM
#57
Survival of the Fitest
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PDX
Posts: 1,559
Bikes: 198? Univega Custom Maxima, 2009 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
Used Kalloy (I think; no markings. oval interior) 26.8 seatpost for my Univega so that it will fit me better. The stock fluted SR was at its max height and i needed more. $8 at my local co-op
[EDIT] this thread is a pain to hunt for. When you search for the title of this thread all it searches with is "buy bike"; the rest are common words thrown out.
[EDIT] this thread is a pain to hunt for. When you search for the title of this thread all it searches with is "buy bike"; the rest are common words thrown out.
07-01-09, 05:38 PM
#58
Senior Member
Not even remotely C&V...but it replaces the 1978 Austro Daimler that was destroyed: I ordered everything except the frame and the brakesets needed for my Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno. I mean everything, including a hand built wheelset. Perhaps the brakesets will qualify as C&V...they're a pair of NOS Onza H.O. cantilever brakes. huh? How 'bout it? The frame I already received.
Here's a pic I found online of Onza H.O. brakes in case anyone is unfamiliar:
Here's a pic I found online of Onza H.O. brakes in case anyone is unfamiliar:
Now I know where that straddle part goes. I have a set of those brakes I got in the box of junk, and never guessed those two went together. Nice....,,,,BD
__________________
So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
07-01-09, 05:43 PM
#59
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NW Burbs, Chicago
Posts: 12,054
Mentioned: 201 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3015 Post(s)
Liked 3,802 Times
in
1,408 Posts
A B66 for the wife's bike.
07-01-09, 05:51 PM
#60
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Lorain County, Ohio
Posts: 248
Bikes: 1992 Bridgestone RB-T, 1997 KHS Summit X converted to an Xtracycle, 1993 Trek 970 SingleTrack, 1973 Raleigh Grand Prix
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I got in on this month's allocation for the Acorn 2-Strap bag, Small bag, and handlebar bag! Plus the girls gave me a Nitto Albatross bar, which arrived today.
__________________
Steve - Lorain County, Ohio
1992 Bridgestone RB-T
1993 Trek 970 SingleTrack
Xtracycle conversion on 1997 KHS Summit X
Steve - Lorain County, Ohio
1992 Bridgestone RB-T
1993 Trek 970 SingleTrack
Xtracycle conversion on 1997 KHS Summit X
07-01-09, 06:06 PM
#61
Ellensburg, WA
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Posts: 3,755
Bikes: See my signature
Mentioned: 77 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 313 Post(s)
Liked 458 Times
in
160 Posts
Not really a purchase but getting the rear wheel on the Pay it Forward Nishiki re-dished and it'll be on the road this weekend.
__________________
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
07-01-09, 06:48 PM
#62
Great State of Varmint
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Dante's Third Ring
Posts: 7,476
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 15 Times
in
15 Posts
I just bought/installed a wicker-basket on my 3-spd. Puch. From Nashbar. After I threw out their directions and a part of two - it works great! 
07-01-09, 08:15 PM
#63
Cat 6
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Mountain Brook, AL
Posts: 7,482
Mentioned: 27 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 500 Post(s)
Liked 183 Times
in
118 Posts
Several small purchases this week:
For the Guerc: shorter 3ttt stem to replace the Modolo Speedy, and some green/white bar tape to see if it goes. If not, it will go onto the:
For the (JYB) Gianni Motta, BB cups and an aero mount DA 6s index shifters I hope to be able to change to 7 with some parts I have, and a Cinelli stem.
For the Guerc: shorter 3ttt stem to replace the Modolo Speedy, and some green/white bar tape to see if it goes. If not, it will go onto the:
For the (JYB) Gianni Motta, BB cups and an aero mount DA 6s index shifters I hope to be able to change to 7 with some parts I have, and a Cinelli stem.
__________________
72 Frejus (for sale), Holdsworth Record (for sale), special CNC & Gitane Interclub / 74 Italvega NR (for sale) / c80 French / 82 Raleigh Intl MkII f&f (for sale)/ 83 Trek 620 (for sale)/ 84 Bruce Gordon Chinook (for sale)/ 85 Ron Cooper / 87 Centurion IM MV (for sale) / 03 Casati Dardo / 08 BF IRO / 09 Dogma FPX / 09 Giant TCX0 / 10 Vassago Fisticuff
72 Frejus (for sale), Holdsworth Record (for sale), special CNC & Gitane Interclub / 74 Italvega NR (for sale) / c80 French / 82 Raleigh Intl MkII f&f (for sale)/ 83 Trek 620 (for sale)/ 84 Bruce Gordon Chinook (for sale)/ 85 Ron Cooper / 87 Centurion IM MV (for sale) / 03 Casati Dardo / 08 BF IRO / 09 Dogma FPX / 09 Giant TCX0 / 10 Vassago Fisticuff
07-01-09, 11:29 PM
#64
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 18
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Just got a used Selle San Marco Concor saddle for that essential '80s look. This is for my in-progress refurb of a 1989 Centurion Ironman Master. Also coming soon: new seat post, hubs, rims, and other odds and ends...
07-02-09, 07:07 AM
#66
Banned.
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 27,199
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 378 Post(s)
Liked 1,409 Times
in
909 Posts
To bump the thread, bought one thing, sort of, traded for another....
For another Ironman, bought a black 105 crankset to repl a Chorus crankset that will go on the bike. Traded a box of parts for Chorus calipers to go on the bike. Full Chorus group for the bike now.
For another Ironman, bought a black 105 crankset to repl a Chorus crankset that will go on the bike. Traded a box of parts for Chorus calipers to go on the bike. Full Chorus group for the bike now.
07-02-09, 07:26 AM
#67
perpetually frazzled
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Linton, IN
Posts: 2,467
Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone Kabuki Super Speed; 1979 Raleigh Professional; 1983 Raleigh Rapide mixte; 1974 Peugeot UO-8; 1993 Univega Activa Trail; 1972 Raleigh Sports; 1967 Phillips; 1981 Schwinn World Tourist; 1976 Schwinn LeTour mixte; 1964 Western Flyer
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
Well, I just bought a Raleigh Sports, so I grabbed a saddlebag and headlight for it. Ultimately, I'll probably get it new tires, since the rear one seems out of round...
07-02-09, 07:29 AM
#68
car dodger
new nitto r14 rear rack!
__________________
1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
07-02-09, 08:03 AM
#69
Survival of the Fitest
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PDX
Posts: 1,559
Bikes: 198? Univega Custom Maxima, 2009 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
To bump the thread, bought one thing, sort of, traded for another....
For another Ironman, bought a black 105 crankset to repl a Chorus crankset that will go on the bike. Traded a box of parts for Chorus calipers to go on the bike. Full Chorus group for the bike now.
For another Ironman, bought a black 105 crankset to repl a Chorus crankset that will go on the bike. Traded a box of parts for Chorus calipers to go on the bike. Full Chorus group for the bike now.
be with you!
07-02-09, 08:44 AM
#71
Survival of the Fitest
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PDX
Posts: 1,559
Bikes: 198? Univega Custom Maxima, 2009 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
Thx FastCloud! you're the first to comment on it. 
07-02-09, 08:49 AM
#73
Survival of the Fitest
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PDX
Posts: 1,559
Bikes: 198? Univega Custom Maxima, 2009 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
via eBay, hat to match my GT LOTTO Team frame:
07-02-09, 12:55 PM
#74
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 18
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hey, your Master looks very nice, indeed. This is my first Centurion, just got it recently off the big auction site. The hubs were in pretty bad shape, especially the rear, hence the replacement hubs and pending new wheel build. It's got the original SL-6400 SIS downtube shifters and Shimano 600 cranks, all in good shape. But the BB spindle had a big 'ol pit right in one of the bearing cone/shoulders. Now awaiting the arrival of another BB.
Anyway, I think it will be fun once I get it all together. I'll post some more pics at that time and if I have questions about Centurions, it looks like you'd be an excellent resource!
- mj
Anyway, I think it will be fun once I get it all together. I'll post some more pics at that time and if I have questions about Centurions, it looks like you'd be an excellent resource!
- mj
07-02-09, 01:15 PM
#75
n00b
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Indiana
Posts: 27
Bikes: 1987 Fuji Flair, 1969 Schwinn Varsity
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
New seat and grips
Got a new seat and grips for my 88 fuji flair. The seat is off of an 07' Fuji Aloha Tri bike. It matched my bike so well i just could resist. Grips are just plain old gel grips. Hoping to maybe find some brake hoods that will fit on my brakes. Gotta replace the tires soon as well...they are getting a bit worn plus im not a fan of the gum wall look.
whatcha think?
Before
After
whatcha think?
Before
After