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03-14-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 540
Posted By schensted

‘84 Fuji Touring Series V Refurbishment

I’ve always admired the Japanese-built loaded touring bikes of the early-mid ‘80s, classics like the Miyata 1000, Specialized Expedition, Nishiki Cresta, and the subject of this project, the Fuji...
03-05-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,369
Posted By mhespenheide

For me, it's the recognition that adding more...

For me, it's the recognition that adding more bicycles takes away from the time that I have for riding. And I have to be ruthless about holding on to the idea that riding is better than collecting. ...
03-04-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,369
Posted By jamesdak

I tried to read through this thread but I just...

I tried to read through this thread but I just don't need the kind of "negativity" in my life. :p
01-27-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,212
Posted By jjhabbs

Interview with Richard Schwinn/why he closed Waterford

Hey guys,
I had a chance to sit down with Richard Schwinn at the Madison Bike Swap. We talked about his retirement and a little bit about his feelings about the Schwinn legacy. His answer might...
01-22-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 429
Posted By RB1-luvr

learnt sumpn again on BF. I did not know those...

learnt sumpn again on BF. I did not know those existed. Neat.
01-01-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 492
Posted By John E

The correct answer for any brake set is...

The correct answer for any brake set is "Koolstop."
12-31-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 41,501
Posted By Ged117

I bought this bike! About a 1.8hr drive from me....

I bought this bike! About a 1.8hr drive from me. The duct tape was holding a block of wood to keep the rear brake cable stiff. Quite an amusing work-around.

The Voyageur is the 25" model, a size...
11-29-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,637
Posted By boneshaker78

1983 Specialized Expedition

Picked this up yesterday for $160. Quite the history touring all over the east coast, original owner had roughly 50 touring patches to show me. Thought I’d share with the community. Very happy with...
11-28-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,600
Posted By squirtdad

From what I have seen it will all be a range of...

From what I have seen it will all be a range of years varying by region, manufacturer, and whether builder was in good mood or not that day :)
11-26-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,776
Posted By Portlandjim

Handlebar bag rack finished today

I just finished making the handlebar bag rack for my 1978 Merz touring bike. I have been procrastinating on this task for a long time! I just need to send the parts out to get chrome plated. The rack...
11-21-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 562
Posted By cegerer

1987 Alpineer Race Bike

Built by Rich Chillingworth in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This was purchased for the asking price of $75 :eek: at a garage sale about 10 years ago from the original owner (a woman). She had it built to race...
11-05-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,146
Posted By SurferRosa

Are any of them actually funny or is it all base...

Are any of them actually funny or is it all base level ridicule?
10-29-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,336
Posted By 52telecaster

By the way, you didn't overpay if you enjoy the...

By the way, you didn't overpay if you enjoy the bike.
10-27-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 229
Posted By James1964

FS: 1982 TREK 710 21" frameset

Mfg: TREK
Model: 710
Year: 1982
Tubing: Reynolds 531 throughout, steerer tube stamped "Reynolds Butted"
Serial number: 702302004
Size: 21" center-to-top
Dropouts: Shimano SF
Rear drop out...
10-25-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,310
Posted By 52telecaster

74 Paramount P15 with later paint job.

I haven't been on in a while but I had to tell someone about this....
10-24-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,762
Posted By brewerkz

My Wally Green

acquired thru the vintage sales forum
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1078_042ca7f4986ef5dc90ce37dc6bcbe7d7ae105ec3.jpeg

...
10-24-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,762
Posted By nlerner

I’m afraid my memory gets erased the second after...

I’m afraid my memory gets erased the second after I overpay.
10-17-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,118,411
Posted By polymorphself

Girlfriend with her recently acquired ‘83 720. ...

Girlfriend with her recently acquired ‘83 720.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x939/img_7608_01421fe635146b03415ad3bf6cc07eee857fb5fd.jpeg
10-12-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,366
Posted By bikingshearer

"Warning - lots of people will annoy you with...

"Warning - lots of people will annoy you with dumb questions about these hubs and tell you Campy is better."
10-11-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,409
Posted By bikingshearer

Oh, c'mon. Go for it. What's the worst that...

Oh, c'mon. Go for it. What's the worst that could happen?:rolleyes:
10-07-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,375
Posted By davester

My derailleur collection is attached to my bike...

My derailleur collection is attached to my bike collection.
10-06-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,746
Posted By SJX426

"Old" is the key word.

"Old" is the key word.
09-30-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 708
Posted By abdon

Winter project: Japanese market Nishiki Pro

ere is an interesting bike I picked up while living in Japan, a 10 speed chrome Kawamura Nishiki. Like many early Japanese road bikes I saw there the bike had a hodgepodge of parts; in order to keep...
09-19-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By panzerwagon

That's what got us into this whole N+1 mess in...

That's what got us into this whole N+1 mess in the first place...
09-19-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By P!N20

Buy now, ask questions later.

Buy now, ask questions later.
09-08-23, 12:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,082
Posted By panzerwagon

Holy smokes that is an absolute steal! ...

Holy smokes that is an absolute steal!



That was me several years ago.... nine tourers later I decided maybe that was enough :twitchy:



And this was the exact reasoning I used... but the...
09-07-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,082
Posted By abdon

Dang it, got another bike...

I just can't say no to vintage touring bikes :'(

A few weeks back this guy popped on FB for $200. I'm in Alaska, were are at the end of the riding season so the chances of it selling were slim....
09-02-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,215
Posted By dmarkun

Because we keep moving them around to confuse her.

Because we keep moving them around to confuse her.
09-02-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,215
Posted By panzerwagon

... when there’s a 50/50 chance the shifters are...

... when there’s a 50/50 chance the shifters are not where you reached for.



I take it you’ve stopped talking to that negative naybob? :p
09-02-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,215
Posted By jethin

I think it's when you go to shift gears and...

I think it's when you go to shift gears and realize your shifters aren't where you think they are, or aren't there at all.
08-30-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 189,140
Posted By gaucho777

Motobecane Grand Jubile, built from frame up....

Motobecane Grand Jubile, built from frame up. Long-reach brakes: check. Eyelets:check. Clearance for 32mm tires: I raise it to 34mm.

...
08-30-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,620
Posted By smd4

And rubber band another bag over the open seat...

And rubber band another bag over the open seat tube.

How do we know the owner didn't take the seat with him?
08-26-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By Korina

Richard Schwinn & Sergio Bravo on Outspoken Cyclist

I haven't gotten to Mr. Bravo yet, but I know you'll all want to listen to Diane and Richard talk about the end of Waterford and the current state of bikes; spoiler, he's not a fan of Shimano's...
08-20-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,661
Posted By stevel610

Hi Gregory, I look forward to seeing your...

Hi Gregory,

I look forward to seeing your post in 2033 "I left biking 10 years ago when I needed to focus on family. I've gained 75 pounds and looking to get back......". 😁

Actually, congrats...
08-20-23, 02:11 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,544
Posted By bulgie

Plus he's an Ayn Rand fan, ugh, gross! Whoops now...

Plus he's an Ayn Rand fan, ugh, gross! Whoops now it's me with the ad hominems. Well, I never claimed I wasn't a hypocrite. So sue me.
08-18-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,938
Posted By gugie

Retirement!

After 33 years in the semiconductor industry, I've finally hit the finish line. I've been joking with rccardr that he's my hero and I hate him - he's been retired since I've known him, and shows up...
08-15-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,473
Posted By beicster

If you need a touring bike and this is your size,...

If you need a touring bike and this is your size, you can’t go wrong with a Tenax Voyageur. Most folks have been successful converting to 700c using cantilevers brakes if that is causing you doubt....
08-14-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,544
Posted By AngryScientist

I've been on the hunt for a touring bike for a...

I've been on the hunt for a touring bike for a while. I'm short, so many touring bikes are simply too big for me to comfortably ride. Always said if I found a vintage Sequoia in good condition I'd...
08-03-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By Portlandjim

Photos of some steel bikes at the Specialized museum

https://goo.gl/photos/zEtScyhzX2Vqy4gH6

Photos of some interesting old steel bikes that were displayed in the Specialized lobby museum in 2013. Covid ended the public from going in there, so I...
07-31-23, 01:38 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,206
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

You won't find any help from me on the...

You won't find any help from me on the stop-buying-Schwinn train. 1985 Voyageur SP in essentially NOS condition, bought super cheap a year ago, fell in love with the color, fully went through it and...
07-28-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,101
Posted By The Golden Boy

I used to be obsessed with Cannondale panniers...

I used to be obsessed with Cannondale panniers and bags.

This is a Trestle handlebar bag, a Toot seat bag, Caboose rack bag, Overland rear panniers and Shuttle front panniers
...
07-23-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 969
Posted By Piff

Repainted Grand Jubilee going for $100? Some...

Repainted Grand Jubilee going for $100? Some guy's wife is selling it for what he told her it cost...
07-21-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,206
Posted By polymorphself

The mid-late Schwinn schemes are some of my...

The mid-late Schwinn schemes are some of my favorite. A black Circuit (88?) and a Premis in that color scheme are two bikes I've eyed before, but haven't seen any in my area in my size and I don't...
07-21-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By sloar

Trek 620

Just finished this earlier today, started out completely original. Added some Cinelli bars and stem, Panaracer Paselas,Brooks B-17, Tektro levers and Suntour Barcons. Pretty happy with it except for...
07-21-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,206
Posted By Headpost

At least you seem to be sticking to frame sizes...

At least you seem to be sticking to frame sizes that fit you. If you make that a hard-and-fast rule it will greatly cut down on the bikes you're tempted to buy..
07-21-23, 12:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,986
Posted By Nemosengineer

My Bob Jackson World Tour. ...

My Bob Jackson World Tour.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50114541366_b90f2ad9f2_3k.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/39702059@N02/596506tgC0)20160220_133953 (2)...
07-20-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,206
Posted By gstein

I Can’t Stop Buying Vintage Schwinn Road Bikes

I still own the Schwinn Sierra mountain bike I bought when I was in high school (over 30 years ago!). Other than that MTB, I’ve never owned another Schwinn in my life, until now. Over the last month...
07-19-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 724
Posted By jdawginsc

Ok. That makes more sense. And a whole lot less...

Ok. That makes more sense. And a whole lot less at the same time. So the cable pulls the gizmo clockwise, which pulls the trailing cable tightening the brake on the left toward the rim.

Not sure...
07-15-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 712
Posted By Portlandjim

Airlite hub project almost finished!

I got the anodizing on the flanges back yesterday. I think they turned out pretty nice! I guess I shouldn't show my work until it's finished, I still need to make the axles and toothed lock nuts. But...
07-15-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By VRJAKE

circa 1975 Gitane Super Olympic

Bargain craigslist find. What I believe is a Gitane Super Olympic. No history or story from the seller other than he got it from an "antique guy" to restore but never did. The BB, crankset and...
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