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01-17-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,358
Posted By Chuckk

Got this 1984 Vitus from the original owner: ...

Got this 1984 Vitus from the original owner:
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But it's badged as a Fraysse (Paris...
10-10-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,688
Posted By jPrichard10

Can't not share: crazy deal on his and hers Trek 710s

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More pictures and report to come. I saw this ad for a...
08-18-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,704
Posted By 52telecaster

I needed to retire where I could afford a house....

I needed to retire where I could afford a house. That, for me, is inner city Peoria IL. I bought a house 5 years ago for 36,900 and have never looked back. I ride to gigs and can afford great tent...
03-06-22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,768
Posted By bikemig

You should check out this bike on the C&V for...

You should check out this bike on the C&V for sale forum for a British bike that looks to be your size:
...
03-01-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,016
Posted By Drillium Dude

Or this slightly modified version of the same: ...

Or this slightly modified version of the same:

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DD
12-19-21, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By Bianchigirll

Frankly I never understood why people got all...

Frankly I never understood why people got all excited about a bike being a “Frankenbike”, because it didn’t have a complete matching group a few parts weren’t an exact match for the catalog. I...
11-30-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,496
Posted By Roger M

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A bump for black bike month.
...
11-12-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,385
Posted By steelbikeguy

I don't have many photos of myself from Back In...

I don't have many photos of myself from Back In The Day. I do have a shot of myself in the cockpit of one of our A-4M Skyhawks, although not in uniform. This was after my work hours.
...
11-11-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,385
Posted By steelbikeguy

I had the pleasure of visiting the Soldiers...

I had the pleasure of visiting the Soldiers Memorial in St. Louis this year. It was my first visit, which is odd, considering that I had lived there for 8 years!
Very cool place. It was built to...
10-31-21, 10:49 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 34,513
Posted By Roger M

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Here's to getting November off to a start..
10-23-21, 05:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,109
Posted By denaffen

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10-19-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,819
Posted By T-Mar

+1, that's basically a rebranded Amp Research B2...

+1, that's basically a rebranded Amp Research B2 frame. Mongoose struck a deal in the early 1990's with Horst Leitner of Amp Research company. Here's the test from the December 1993 issue of Mountain...
10-18-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,819
Posted By Roger M

The fork has been replaced. It should have an Amp...

The fork has been replaced. It should have an Amp Research fork.

I have an Amplifier that I bought new in 1994. It was a cool bike, and now mostly a good conversation piece. I've never had...
10-06-21, 06:37 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 13,237
Posted By johnnyace

This Kalloy stem, on my Peugeot PXR80, while not...

This Kalloy stem, on my Peugeot PXR80, while not having those *lovely* welds that you have, is very ugly. As far as functionality goes, I'm not sure why anyone would want a bouncy stem. Must be a...
10-06-21, 06:18 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 13,237
Posted By BFisher

You call that ugly? That ain't ugly. Now,...

You call that ugly? That ain't ugly. Now, this...THIS is ugly!
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From an old...
09-24-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,356
Posted By mechanicmatt

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'91 750, 700x42 Conti Speedrides
09-17-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,356
Posted By fishboat

I built up a 1991 750 (17 inch frame) for my GF...

I built up a 1991 750 (17 inch frame) for my GF as a tourer-gravel bike. It's currently setup for touring with 38mm Little big Ben tires and SKS commuter (53mm) fenders. Without the fenders I think...
09-16-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,356
Posted By Rooney

The early 90s lugged Trek Multitracks,...

The early 90s lugged Trek Multitracks, specifically, the 750 and 790, hit all of the points you listed.
08-21-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 975
Posted By T-Mar

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08-19-21, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 445,160
Posted By Drillium Dude

Sacha liked to help, too :) ...

Sacha liked to help, too :)

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DD
08-18-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 445,160
Posted By Flatforkcrown

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08-07-21, 10:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,567
Posted By bargo68

Big fan of the tri-color! ...

Big fan of the tri-color!

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Replies: 22
Views: 2,676
Posted By Jeff Neese

A '90 Trek 750 should have a freewheel, not a...

A '90 Trek 750 should have a freewheel, not a cassette. My '91 750 did. There are still Shimano and other freewheels available, but I just put an entirely new set of wheels on mine, with an 8 speed...
07-06-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,832
Posted By dae91n

Subscribed! I am about to purchase a '90 750 and...

Subscribed! I am about to purchase a '90 750 and love how yours evolved throughout the years. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...right?

Beautiful build, tasteful and timeless!

- D
07-03-21, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,989
Posted By BianchisOnly

1985 Centenario

This is about as gorgeous as they come! 1985 centenario, serial # 636 of 1500 made, I’m the second owner. A good friend bought this new and never rode it, instead hanging it as a piece of art in his...
06-07-21, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,420
Posted By StarBiker

Reading that made me pull out a Bo record for a...

Reading that made me pull out a Bo record for a spin.....

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05-23-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,475
Posted By jppe

I had a total hip replacement in August 2018...

I had a total hip replacement in August 2018 caused by a bike crash. I had the procedure where they came in from the side (versus the newer anterior procedure). Recovery is different depending on the...
05-15-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 40,119
Posted By Chuckk

Celeste SHOULD be blue, but is it? ...

Celeste SHOULD be blue, but is it?
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1989 Bianchi Campione de Italia...
05-14-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,481
Posted By tiger1964

And I think it looks a bit better with my eBay...

And I think it looks a bit better with my eBay purchase of a very old but NOS-in-bag white water bottle with red and blue trim:
...
05-12-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,824
Posted By gravelinmygears

Maybe!

I got a local shop working on it!
05-02-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 959,782
Posted By Sonofamechanic

Great pictorial story! Well done on the...

Great pictorial story! Well done on the community service.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-30-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,462
Posted By GrayJay

In one of the old Jack Taylor documentary films,...

In one of the old Jack Taylor documentary films, they explain that the secret for hand-brush pin striping is to first go over to the neighboring pub and get a shot of strong whiskey to steady the...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-29-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,462
Posted By xiaoman1

Jmpierce Yes. see my previous post. Good...

Jmpierce Yes. see my previous post.
Good Luck...practice first!
04-23-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 16,104
Posted By fabiofarelli

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I've never been a racer. I only wore a helmet when ridin' in group and in the...
04-18-21, 05:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,392
Posted By Dan Burkhart

One more quick update just to show the finished...

One more quick update just to show the finished bike with decals attached. The owner did that part himself and sent me these photos....
04-14-21, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 875,867
Posted By jim dandy

Before and After ... JD ...

Before and After ...
JD
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BEFORE...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,092
Posted By seypat

Super hot! That color sparkles in the sun. I...

Super hot! That color sparkles in the sun. I really like those rims, but I think the color would be a tad off on my bike. :D
...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-06-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,462
Posted By Doug Fattic

One thing I want to mention about doing pin...

One thing I want to mention about doing pin striping and that is pin striping specific paint has more pigment so a couple of applications is not necessary so the paint color underneath is not...
04-05-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 494,989
Posted By malcala622

Krono and Ports of Long Beach view ...

Krono and Ports of Long Beach view


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04-05-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,923
Posted By chaadster

Newer, top-line phones are very water resistant,...

Newer, top-line phones are very water resistant, certainly enough to be fine in a jersey pocket, even in the rain. The iPhone 12 is IP68 rated, for example, so resistant enough to withstand 20ft...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-04-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,462
Posted By xiaoman1

I bought a kemper but still like the...

I bought a kemper but still like the Rapidio's...The Kemper is a lot like drawing with a digital canvas.... Hand/fingers not in the same "space" as the tip but you get used to it.
Try eBay for a...
04-04-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,676
Posted By xiaoman1

Bianchi TT Crono is getting some attention today,...

Bianchi TT Crono is getting some attention today, I will stretch the Conti Sprint 250 and have installed the bar tape and new (to me) levers. :thumb:...
04-02-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,561
Posted By majmt

This is my dad’s watch. He was on the USS...

This is my dad’s watch. He was on the USS Yorktown at the Battle of Midway. His bomber squadron flew an earlier mission and he was aboard ship when it was attacked. I wish I knew more details but...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-02-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,462
Posted By Doug Fattic

Joe Bell is the one that got me started using the...

Joe Bell is the one that got me started using the Kemper Fluid Writer. I think that is what all my pro colleagues use now too. I've used a number of tools/methods over the years. Paint pens were...
04-02-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,561
Posted By Bianchi84

The 1958 or 1959 Hamilton Thor that was my Dad's...

The 1958 or 1959 Hamilton Thor that was my Dad's until he gave it too me a couple of years ago. Works great and I do wear it.
As OMD said: "
It's 8:15 and that's the time that it's always been."...
03-28-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,627
Posted By xiaoman1

merziac ...

merziac


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Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-21, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,092
Posted By counterfit_hero

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,092
Posted By bobones

Chinese steel frame I picked up from Amazon ...

Chinese steel frame I picked up from Amazon

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Here in the...
03-15-21, 05:46 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,909
Posted By Koyote

I just run the same type that I have in the main...

I just run the same type that I have in the main triangle… I’m not really sure that the location of the cage matters.
03-09-21, 10:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,112
Posted By Soody

Shimano Freewheel Tourney TZ500 14-34 6-Speed ...

Shimano Freewheel Tourney TZ500 14-34 6-Speed

very cheap, like $25. Worth a shot to see if your derailer can shift it. It might. Or switch to something that can. Lower gears can be a big quality...
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