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03-18-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
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Posted By SirMike1983

That's a beautiful, dark green (coach green as...

That's a beautiful, dark green (coach green as Schwinn called it?) Racer. The saddle makes a big difference. The one downside is that tall frame (the 23-24 inch size) Schwinn 3 speeds prior to 1965...
03-18-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By repechage

XJS V12’s we’re known to drop valve seats,...

XJS V12’s we’re known to drop valve seats, especially if ever overheated. I know of two, both cars had a Chevy V-8 transplant after.

the straight 6 convertible was not as bad, the present you can...
03-18-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
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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03-17-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By thinktubes

I pick up the train in Morton Grove if I’m headed...

I pick up the train in Morton Grove if I’m headed to the Loop for work
03-17-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By AdventureManCO

And to think - the vintage Jaguar hunter is the...

And to think - the vintage Jaguar hunter is the man that gave me so much ribbing about a Huffy:lol:


But maybe all that fun had an effect? I see you can't say 'no' to a good boat anchor, just...
03-17-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By Kilroy1988

My current one is among the most reliable models...

My current one is among the most reliable models built in the last few decades, and it's still a headache... I drive them daily and for work purposes, often in natural and agricultural settings, so...
03-17-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By Rick_D

Now march right back there and get that 8-track! ...

Now march right back there and get that 8-track!

If the Jag is a V12, best no-show you'll ever have.
03-17-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By bikingshearer

What I have heard about older Jaguars is that you...

What I have heard about older Jaguars is that you do not own it, you borrow it from your mechanic every other weekend.
03-17-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By Kilroy1988

I've had two XJSs and they're wonderful cars, as...

I've had two XJSs and they're wonderful cars, as long as they're on the road and not in the shop... Which is frequently. I'm on my fourth older Jaguar right now and have spent $2,000 on repairs in...
03-17-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By The Golden Boy

As someone who enjoys MCM stuff a lot, as someone...

As someone who enjoys MCM stuff a lot, as someone who loves that "hat in the ring" bravado, and as someone who has said on multiple occasions that bicycle weight doesn't matter to me- there was a...
03-17-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By daverup

cudak888 You would think that someone trying to...

cudak888 You would think that someone trying to sell a XJS Coupe wouldn't miss an opportunity to meet a possible buyer. Not much demand for those these days.
Nice catch on the Racer.
03-17-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 401
Posted By Reynolds 531

That thing is awesome. I think you will really...

That thing is awesome. I think you will really like bombing around the neighborhood on it.
03-08-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By MaxKatt

1940's mid-sized tricycles.

My step-mother turns 87 tomorrow. A childhood friend from Brooklyn sent her a picture of them playing as kids. I've never seen the slightly larger tricycles the boys seem to be on.



Eileen-
...
03-08-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,481
Posted By SirMike1983

Replacement forks were available in the buyer's...

Replacement forks were available in the buyer's pattern of choice out of the big spares book. The paint and condition are usually good indicators of a replacement fork. The issue usually is the fork...
03-07-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,260
Posted By steelbikeguy

Interesting... When I think of L1011, I think...

Interesting...
When I think of L1011, I think of the Lockheed TriStar airliner. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-1011_TriStar)
... and it's not steel. :)
(except for a small amount)
...
03-06-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,327
Posted By canklecat

My advice: Don't do it. Of all the things not to...

My advice: Don't do it. Of all the things not to do on a bike, do not operate downtube shifters while standing the most. Just think of the expensive dental work, pug nose and concussion -- if you're...
03-05-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,481
Posted By SirMike1983

The V-CC library has the 1947-48 season British...

The V-CC library has the 1947-48 season British catalog for Humber, which shows duplex forks for the Cob line of bikes. Some of the bikes, such as the cable brake Elf line, do not appear to have...
03-03-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 263
Posted By 52telecaster

When your town lacks rental bikes.

My girlfriend talks to lots of folks who travel to exchange ideas on how to do it cheaply and where the interesting places are. She ran into a woman online who is visiting Peoria IL and can't find a...
03-03-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,327
Posted By iab

Sit down. Then shift.

Sit down. Then shift.
03-03-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,327
Posted By bikemig

You have to think ahead with downtube shifters...

You have to think ahead with downtube shifters and sometimes you will be out of gear. That's part of the charm of downtube shifters if you like them (and I do like them).
03-01-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,855
Posted By bulgie

I know the OP has long ago decided what to do,...

I know the OP has long ago decided what to do, but for anyone still reading, it might be helpful to note that there were about 4 different S5 hubs.

Original S5 used a bell-crank on the left that...
03-01-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,876
Posted By AdventureManCO

FIFY lol

FIFY lol
02-29-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,876
Posted By AdventureManCO

Looks awesome.

Looks awesome.
02-28-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,481
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I guessed it had something to do with the Mach 1...

I guessed it had something to do with the Mach 1 and not a Humber Tourist. But it was worth poking a little fun since you had mentioned the phone call. :p
02-27-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By jdawginsc

If you pulled one with the Crapamount it might be...

If you pulled one with the Crapamount it might be the only thing holding it together...
02-27-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,481
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

So, you accomplished all this work while...

So, you accomplished all this work while "...fielding a call from the Ian Fleming Foundation...." :foo: Are they looking for a Humber for their collection? I can't say I recall Bond making an escape...
02-27-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 563
Posted By awrycycle

Paramount Elite

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02-26-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By AdventureManCO

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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02-26-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By 52telecaster

I don't usually pull a trailer, but when I do...

I use a Paramount!
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Tonight's gig.
02-26-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,612
Posted By Bikingtim11

12 years later! Just finished a clean up etc on...

12 years later!
Just finished a clean up etc on my late brother's Raleigh Professional (?), Serial G155 and 744 on bottom bracket of frame. Left all the patina and looking forward to taking it for a...
02-26-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,876
Posted By Pompiere

When my wife and I were in Iowa last month to...

When my wife and I were in Iowa last month to visit our son, we decided to stop at the American Pickers shop in Le Claire. It is more of a souvenir / gift shop than an antique store, but they have...
02-26-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By AdventureManCO

Looks more 50s/60s than 30s to me, but its a...

Looks more 50s/60s than 30s to me, but its a small pic.
02-26-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,876
Posted By AdventureManCO

My Le Grande, hand brazed by Mario Confente (in...

My Le Grande, hand brazed by Mario Confente (in Italy), fully agrees!

:D
02-26-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,876
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Sooooo pretty! Soooo white! So not a Huffy!

Sooooo pretty! Soooo white! So not a Huffy!
02-25-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,500
Posted By sbarner

I always thought this was one of the areas where...

I always thought this was one of the areas where the folks in the Schwinn factory showed their mentality, as they didn't thin these crowns at all on the inside of the blade. There's a lot of extra...
02-25-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,481
Posted By SirMike1983

Paint looks really good. Was there a particular...

Paint looks really good. Was there a particular blend or color value you used? Getting aged white to look right is trickier than one would think at first.
02-25-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,481
Posted By clubman

Hey Kurt, lovely work as usual! Couple of things,...

Hey Kurt, lovely work as usual! Couple of things, if you give give a measurement for that brake cable step-down ferrule, I'm sure I can find one, (not for this bike of course)

Second, pm me if...
02-25-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,500
Posted By Portlandjim

Do I worry about how my Merz bikes were used?

When I was building Merz bikes, starting around 50 years ago, I don't remember ever worrying about if my bikes were put to good use or not. As I mentioned in an earlier comment, almost all my...
02-24-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,500
Posted By chain_whipped

No intention to derail the thread, though...

No intention to derail the thread, though hopefully can provide an insight on saving old Scott Matthauser finned brake shoes. Nor do I want to hear of a scolding ... your life depends on... just get...
02-24-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By Steel1

Hidden in Plain Sight

I was fortunate enough to be gifted a well-used Dura Ace 7700 group set. I put several hours into cleaning, degreasing, replacing a broken spring, and getting it into reasonable shape.

Then I was...
02-24-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,500
Posted By Portlandjim

"Barn Find" Merz bike RB057

I just returned from Portland, to visit my son Carter and his family but also to pick up this Merz bike. The customer I ​​made if for in 1975 had knee problems that meant he couldn't ride bikes after...
02-21-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,856
Posted By PhilFo

Kurt, WGB posted above and those MA2 rims are...

Kurt, WGB posted above and those MA2 rims are going to work out for the 40 hole, I'm still looking for a box section 32 hole clincher.
Phil
02-20-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,856
Posted By PhilFo

Kurt, I'm sure I have at least two of those, as I...

Kurt, I'm sure I have at least two of those, as I hoarded them when I got our his and hers Rudge Sports. I'll have a look through the numerous boxes and a couple bike bags over the next few days, but...
02-19-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 585
Posted By 52telecaster

I'm with you on that for sure. I usually use...

I'm with you on that for sure. I usually use portuer bars to get there, arthritis is real! Congratulations on the paramount man....
02-19-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 702
Posted By twsindypa

BikeBoomPeugeot Website Update

Greetings,
I am now semi-retired giving me more time to work on my BikeBoomPeugeot website, which is actively being updated. I am not sure how many Peugeot brochures I have in the queue, but they...
02-19-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 585
Posted By imabeliever1

'66 Schwinn Paramount retro mod

Just finished my Paramount. All modern components with the exception of the headset. Looking forward to some warm weather to get a decent ride in....
02-19-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,605
Posted By JaccoW

No big updates, just replaced the internal frame...

No big updates, just replaced the internal frame for the chaincase with something that fits a little bit better though the mounts don't line up perfectly.

http://i.imgur.com/ijPvdMB.jpg...
02-18-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,837
Posted By zenbiking

To me, all of the changes indicate that this was...

To me, all of the changes indicate that this was someone's race bike. Shifters, cabling and the brake work seem to be aero focused. Slicing the front of the dropouts could have been done with an eye...
02-16-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,837
Posted By zenbiking

With so many modifications being done, and also...

With so many modifications being done, and also being in the process of building up a 74 Paramount, I'm probably going to turn this into fun bike with some nice, but not completely period correct,...
02-16-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,837
Posted By thinktubes

Pump peg, braze-on derailleur tab, 2nd set of...

Pump peg, braze-on derailleur tab, 2nd set of bottle mounts, and BB cable routing are all later additions. Nice looking ride!
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