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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 518
Posted By romperrr

Definitely worth upgrading as long as it fits...

Definitely worth upgrading as long as it fits you. Looks like a full 531 frame with a salvageable brooks in lovely white and blue livery. These bikes have great sport-touring geometry and can take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By romperrr

I'll tell you one thing, the orientation of that...

I'll tell you one thing, the orientation of that rear skewer definitely isn't stock :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 40,099
Posted By romperrr

Thanks for sharing the Eurovelo page! I'm...

Thanks for sharing the Eurovelo page! I'm planning a bike tour of Europe myself and this is very helpful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,720
Posted By romperrr

That is an incredibly cool bike, great score. I...

That is an incredibly cool bike, great score. I had no idea Trek even made 753 frames and I consider myself a fan of Treks! Do keep us updated on your plans, I'd love to see this bike refurbed and on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By romperrr

That's great! Those are versatile bikes. I...

That's great! Those are versatile bikes. I haven't tried those bar before but they look interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 53,019
Posted By romperrr

Thanks for these tips, pastorbobnlnh ! I've yet...

Thanks for these tips, pastorbobnlnh ! I've yet to try my hand at bag making and I'll certainly be referencing your post when I do!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By romperrr

That chrome bottom bracket is beautiful. Thanks...

That chrome bottom bracket is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 709
Posted By romperrr

Looks like you're off to a good start! Since you...

Looks like you're off to a good start! Since you already have a headset and bottom bracket, if there are any threading issues (I don't think AD used anything besides ISO, but I've been wrong before!)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 02:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,872
Posted By romperrr

I need to know more about this bike, please.

I need to know more about this bike, please.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,863
Posted By romperrr

The use of schwinn approved stem shifters is an...

The use of schwinn approved stem shifters is an interesting one, certainly don't see many people putting stem shifters on paramounts! I appreciate that they'll be schwinn approved and I'm pleased it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-01-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By romperrr

seems to me like a great price on some excellent...

seems to me like a great price on some excellent wheels. GLWS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,178
Posted By romperrr

You can't tease us with that statement without a...

You can't tease us with that statement without a picture of the bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,863
Posted By romperrr

As an attendee of John's gathering, I can attest...

As an attendee of John's gathering, I can attest it was a blast. I really enjoyed meeting members whom I've only know digitally for years. It was lovely to be in a room with all those lovely bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,178
Posted By romperrr

Wow, great score! Build it with what you can for...

Wow, great score! Build it with what you can for now and gradually upgrade as your finances allow. I'm so glad to hear you got this frame after pining for it for so long.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-22-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,007
Posted By romperrr

The catalog page for those interested. If it was...

The catalog page for those interested. If it was 22.5 I'd have bought it. These early 80's sport-touring treks really do both well, with the rack braze-ons and ability to take 32's with ease, it's an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,117
Posted By romperrr

I used your site years ago to ID my P8 and it...

I used your site years ago to ID my P8 and it started my vintage bike journey. Thank you for all that you do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By romperrr

Interesting 60's Paramount - 60 cm $475

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/918573752910981

Townie build with nice parts include a kickback hub. If anyone is interested in splitting this, I could actually use the wheelset and can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 892
Posted By romperrr

Warning Modern Content - Tanglefoot Moonshiner

Interesting write up about a (gasp) modern bike. Sharing it with you esteemed people here as the reviewer likens the geometry to bicycles 100 years ago and also discusses the evolution of bike fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,324
Posted By romperrr

I'm making arrangements to come and just sent you...

I'm making arrangements to come and just sent you a PM. For those wondering, the Bike Swap is on Sunday, Feb. 11, looks to be a good one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,245
Posted By romperrr

That is a gorgeous bike. Love the lugs. I bet...

That is a gorgeous bike. Love the lugs. I bet there isn't another one like it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 824
Posted By romperrr

I'm of the camp that the stem and post don't need...

I'm of the camp that the stem and post don't need to match. Sometimes the contrast can provide some visual intrigue like SurferRosa 's example above, especially with those white brake hoods.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,941
Posted By romperrr

It bike is painful to look at as it is so...

It bike is painful to look at as it is so beautiful! Agreed on the gumwalls, they look great!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-22-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By romperrr

well boy howdy, that is a smokin deal especially...

well boy howdy, that is a smokin deal especially with the new chain, cassette, SLX, and cables. I gotta get my De Rosa up and running before i buy any more racey Italian bikes, but at this price it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,934
Posted By romperrr

Cimmaron was Schwinn's top of the line mtb, it's...

Cimmaron was Schwinn's top of the line mtb, it's a great bike. I particularly love that that it is both lugged at fillet brazed. I seem to recall its geometry is nearly the same the Surly LHT save...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 555
Posted By romperrr

wowza, there's a lot to love here

wowza, there's a lot to love here
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-04-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By romperrr

Very cool tandem!

Very cool tandem!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 836
Posted By romperrr

Happy birthday! Lovely frame, especially like the...

Happy birthday! Lovely frame, especially like the metal tubing badge, not something I've seen before, but with how fragile original Reynolds transfers can be, makes me wish it was a standard...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-27-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 855
Posted By romperrr

Beautiful frame! My quick research suggests...

Beautiful frame! My quick research suggests Columbus tubes, perhaps cromar
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-26-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,188
Posted By romperrr

A meet up sounds great! Keep me posted on the...

A meet up sounds great! Keep me posted on the details. I have a few coffee shops I could recommend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,863
Posted By romperrr

With a bike that pretty, I, for one, will allow...

With a bike that pretty, I, for one, will allow you this minor transgression. The black (dark gray?) saddle and bars let the frame pop nicely. Clean beautiful build. I really prefer Campy ergos over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,420
Posted By romperrr

Thanks for tip! I just bought several chains and...

Thanks for tip! I just bought several chains and lights, a few bells including a beautiful hand-painted iris bell for my better half.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,938
Posted By romperrr

If it were a 56, I'd buy this immediately. Nice...

If it were a 56, I'd buy this immediately. Nice mix of parts. 753 frames are rare.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By romperrr

Wouldn't surprise me if it was made by Lotus as I...

Wouldn't surprise me if it was made by Lotus as I just saw a Lotus MTB that had the same curved shoulder tube between the seat and top tube.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-09-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,188
Posted By romperrr

Pretty bike, I have those tires on my Trek 613...

Pretty bike, I have those tires on my Trek 613 and they're amazing. Love the rack mount.

Next time you're in Detroit, drop me a line, we can go for a ride and/or drink.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-06-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By romperrr

Beautiful, interesting frame. This is why I...

Beautiful, interesting frame. This is why I frequent this forum, to learn about this kinda esoteric stuff. Thankfully too big for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,224
Posted By romperrr

At that price, in that condition, I think you'll...

At that price, in that condition, I think you'll love it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By romperrr

Oldschool DB Mtb Frame

Love that bi-plane fork and mid-fork mounts. Probably weights a lot but it's built for distance not speed
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/602427995380729/...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By romperrr

Attractive price but the shipping is about twice...

Attractive price but the shipping is about twice the cost of the wheels!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-20-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,034
Posted By romperrr

I'm happy to help facilitate. If sd5782 is will...

I'm happy to help facilitate. If sd5782 is will to bring it to Detroit, I'll ship it to you, top506 I have a lot of packing supplies from the many bikes/frame BF'er have shipping to me over the years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,090
Posted By romperrr

wow this an amazing treasure trove of pictures....

wow this an amazing treasure trove of pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 736
Views: 49,221
Posted By romperrr

BoC arrived just I returned from a hiking trip...

BoC arrived just I returned from a hiking trip over the fourth holiday. Was please to see it waiting for me. Addresses and names redacted to protect the innocent.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-11-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By romperrr

It's one size too big for me otherwise I'd snap...

It's one size too big for me otherwise I'd snap up the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By romperrr

Great (and quick!) build. Why is the fork steer...

Great (and quick!) build. Why is the fork steer tube much longer than the headtube?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-06-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,389
Posted By romperrr

If I wasn't already working on my Derosa and...

If I wasn't already working on my Derosa and saving for non-bike things, I'd snap this up. If it's still available after some time, which I doubt, I'll revisit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By romperrr

wow, very very cool. Nice to find this bike after...

wow, very very cool. Nice to find this bike after the first one didn't work out. Looking forward to seeing how you build it up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 974
Posted By romperrr

Yes it's likely because you used a shimano bb...

Yes it's likely because you used a shimano bb which is probably JIS taper with a campy crank which is ISO taper. I say probably because the more I learn about bb and crank taper compatibility, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-20-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,346
Posted By romperrr

Interesting drilling, so this was designed to...

Interesting drilling, so this was designed to take a rear brake and isn't a post-production mod.

I'm going to hold off for now but this is tempting..
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-15-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 454
Posted By romperrr

I do have an immediate use for this post, so if...

I do have an immediate use for this post, so if it's still up for grabs for someone who can use it right away, I'll take it. PM incoming.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,288
Posted By romperrr

It's gorgeous is what it is. Lovely bike!

It's gorgeous is what it is. Lovely bike!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By romperrr

it’s very tempting for a replacement of a trek...

it’s very tempting for a replacement of a trek 613 fork with the faulty crowns. I’ll need to take some measurements
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