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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,456
Posted By Sierra

I'd have a Brooks B72 on it in a New York second....

I'd have a Brooks B72 on it in a New York second.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,499
Posted By Sierra

^^^ That's pretty much how I feel riding my early...

^^^ That's pretty much how I feel riding my early seventies Gitane TdF.
I do have a blue PX10LE though that feels very similar.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,838
Posted By Sierra

Early seventies Gitane Super Corsa geared for an...

Early seventies Gitane Super Corsa geared for an old guy.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,056
Posted By Sierra

This is how I set up my '71 Paramount P15. I've...

This is how I set up my '71 Paramount P15. I've since replaced the 36t granny with a 32t(I'm old and like low gears for hills).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By Sierra

Another vote for the Pasela on the Weinmann rims....

Another vote for the Pasela on the Weinmann rims.
I've been using them on my '71 P15 with no problems.
I initially used the 1 1/4 but changed to 1 1/8.
They may be slow, but at my age so am I, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,414
Posted By Sierra

Another vote for the Imperial from me. I have...

Another vote for the Imperial from me.
I have both versions of the B17 on various bikes.
The cutout on the Imperial seems to make the saddle a bit more flexible which makes it more comfortable for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By Sierra

The serial numbers for 5/1/58 were D852273 -...

The serial numbers for 5/1/58 were D852273 - E813260.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By Sierra

Blue is my favorite color for bikes, but for this...

Blue is my favorite color for bikes, but for this model, I prefer the black version.
This one is a bit earlier as it has the peaked front fender(last seen on the '63 version of this model).
Just to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By Sierra

DD is April 1968. The '58 serial numbers only...

DD is April 1968.
The '58 serial numbers only had one letter preceding the numbers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By Sierra

'64 should have the Hat in Ring seat tube panel...

'64 should have the Hat in Ring seat tube panel decal.
This is a '64 model.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,887
Posted By Sierra

Do you know of a f. der. that could shift across...

Do you know of a f. der. that could shift across that?
I put one together for giggles but it just hangs above my workbench as a decoration....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,887
Posted By Sierra

Different riding style. It's not a go fast bike...

Different riding style.
It's not a go fast bike and I'm not a go fast rider.
The OP is also not asking about a go fast bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,887
Posted By Sierra

Here's how I set up the gearing on a '76 Schwinn...

Here's how I set up the gearing on a '76 Schwinn Superior that I made a "tourist" bike from.
Didn't need to go to a triple.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By Sierra

Yes, I remember back in 1972-73 they were the...

Yes, I remember back in 1972-73 they were the "affordable" Reynolds 531 framed bike and several of my friends bought them.
They were still out of reach for me at that time though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 868
Posted By Sierra

Perhaps the Lok-Tite green, used for retaining...

Perhaps the Lok-Tite green, used for retaining cartridge bearings?
I think it releases with a little heat.
The blue may work also. The red requires 400 degrees to release I think, so probably don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By Sierra

Thanks to all who answered. I'm going to try...

Thanks to all who answered.
I'm going to try the Kool-Stop shoes with the cantilevers first and If I'm still not happy with the braking I'll go with the Tektro brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 56,679
Posted By Sierra

I usually just shift the back(full steps). The...

I usually just shift the back(full steps). The front is just used for fine tuning if needed(half steps).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,838
Posted By Sierra

^^^ Nice photography there!

^^^ Nice photography there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,452
Posted By Sierra

You should have a Mercier 300 from the same...

You should have a Mercier 300 from the same period also.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Sierra

Here's my '87 model that I re-did to my liking. I...

Here's my '87 model that I re-did to my liking. I think it's a fine bike.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,091
Posted By Sierra

I agree with sd5782 that this would be a good...

I agree with sd5782 that this would be a good application for the Schwinn "Twin Stick" headset mounted shifters.
As a 13-14 year old I had a Schwinn Varsity tourist model with upright riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,873
Posted By Sierra

Gotta have one Varsity. Mine is 10 years older....

Gotta have one Varsity.
Mine is 10 years older.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,150
Posted By Sierra

Let me know if you need something different. ...

Let me know if you need something different.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,150
Posted By Sierra

This one? ...

This one?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 60,313
Posted By Sierra

Not as nice as Polymorseph's same model bike...

Not as nice as Polymorseph's same model bike posted earlier in this thread, but here is an '86 Schwinn Voyageur that I refurbished recently.
Too big for me obviously, but I can ride it, and they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,530
Posted By Sierra

When you first posted the pic with the red cable...

When you first posted the pic with the red cable housing(2/18) I thought the red looked a bit overwhelming, but now with the bike completed I think it looks good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,530
Posted By Sierra

I thought that I had used red cable housing on...

I thought that I had used red cable housing on mine, but when I checked the pics, it's black.
I'd like to see one with red to see how it looks.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,790
Posted By Sierra

Yup, you're right. I had myself turned around. ...

Yup, you're right. I had myself turned around.
Apologies for my confusion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,698
Posted By Sierra

For me it's pure nostalgia. When I became aware...

For me it's pure nostalgia.
When I became aware of 10 speed derailleur equipped bikes as an 11 year old in 1963 I thought they were really exotic I was riding a 3 speed Schwinn Traveler at the time....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,030
Posted By Sierra

The seat tube panel decal looks "taller" than the...

The seat tube panel decal looks "taller" than the originals.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,162
Posted By Sierra

Please tell me about preload. I recently...

Please tell me about preload.
I recently installed a Campag. Record/Nouvo Record triple on my early seventies Gitane Super Corsa and want to make sure I did it right. I'm not familiar with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,122
Posted By Sierra

'87 Schwinn Prelude ...

'87 Schwinn Prelude

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,219
Posted By Sierra

I have one. Not stock. Kitted with Dura Ace 7700....

I have one. Not stock. Kitted with Dura Ace 7700.
Lightest bike that I own at an even 21 lbs. I haven't weighed my 60th anniversary Paramount Ti yet though.
At 5' 6" the frame is probably the right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By Sierra

What is the large chainring on the Peugeot? It...

What is the large chainring on the Peugeot?
It looks different than the Super Record large rings that I'm used to seeing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,790
Posted By Sierra

Just a thought, but if it turned out to French,...

Just a thought, but if it turned out to French, right hand threaded, someone may have used "Loktite" on it to keep it from backing out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By Sierra

Last time that I looked on Ebay for these Sprint...

Last time that I looked on Ebay for these Sprint bottle holders, they were wanting pretty good money for them.
The ones that attach to the handlebar seem to bring more money.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,434
Posted By Sierra

The Red Hand of Ulster.

The Red Hand of Ulster.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By Sierra

Here is the Headsets page from the 1964 Schwinn...

Here is the Headsets page from the 1964 Schwinn dealer's catalog.
I think it would be the same as for the 1962 models.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,959
Posted By Sierra

I think that's a great choice. I don't have an...

I think that's a great choice.
I don't have an '87 Voyageur, but I do have an '84-'85 Voyageur SP.
Although it's a 58 cm, and too big for me(Doc tells me that I'm down to 5' 5") I can ride it and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,959
Posted By Sierra

Matter of taste I suppose. I've wished that...

Matter of taste I suppose.
I've wished that they would have switched colors between the Super Sport and the next lesser model, the Tempo.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By Sierra

Early seventies Gitane Super Corsa

Just finished building this up.
Bought the frame set years ago and it's just been hanging in the garage since.
Used as much Campagnolo as I could, but with "geezer gearing" for my geezer legs and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,959
Posted By Sierra

Understand completely. Here is mine that I...

Understand completely.
Here is mine that I built up with different kit.
Love the bike...not so much the color....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 27,443
Posted By Sierra

It's just a wall hanger. I don't know of a...

It's just a wall hanger.
I don't know of a derailleur that could handle it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-22, 07:18 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 27,443
Posted By Sierra

One that I threw together just for a hoot. ...

One that I threw together just for a hoot.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,106,895
Posted By Sierra

NOS French thread Campagnolo thin cups. Being...

NOS French thread Campagnolo thin cups.
Being old, I want "geezer" gears for the early seventies Gitane Super Corsa that I'm building up, so I'm putting a Campagnolo (Nouvo)Record triple crank on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,994
Posted By Sierra

I had a '74 Opaque Red 23" frame Speedster like...

I had a '74 Opaque Red 23" frame Speedster like the OP's.
It, and $250 got me this '65 P13.
I was very happy to make that deal!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 07:17 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 110,823
Posted By Sierra

LeicaLad, thankyou for your recommendation!

LeicaLad, thankyou for your recommendation!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,621
Posted By Sierra

Thanks for the article. Never new that these...

Thanks for the article.
Never new that these semi-flat black models started in 1986.
I've always thought they were 1987 models.
I have one kitted with Ultegra 6500(running 8 speed) and love it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,745
Posted By Sierra

One thing to be aware of is that some of the...

One thing to be aware of is that some of the early seventies P15 models had Nervex lugs, but they had a Vagner fork crown instead of the more usual Nervex crown.
My '71 P15 is like this. A bit hard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By Sierra

I'd say that it's a "Frankenbike" made from one...

I'd say that it's a "Frankenbike" made from one of these.

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