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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By pbass

I have a Banjo Bros frame bag that attaches well...

I have a Banjo Bros frame bag that attaches well to my Cross Check's top tube.

https://banjobrothers.com/collections/frame-packs

I do love the Revelate stuff - I have a Revelate Pika seat bag...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-23, 02:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By tFUnK

Have the same issue with my older Ti and aluminum...

Have the same issue with my older Ti and aluminum frame bikes. Modern bags, even if I'm able to tighten them enough, feel too wide for the top tube. I think some of the Jandd offerings may be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,094
Posted By Piff

Prior to purchasing, just make sure you...

Prior to purchasing, just make sure you reallllllllly know that the bike frame is the right one for you. Standover, reach, trail. Last thing you want to do is build a bike up a have to sell it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,094
Posted By The Golden Boy

IMO- $300 is a bit steep for a VSP frame and...

IMO- $300 is a bit steep for a VSP frame and fork. HOWEVER- it is Columbus SL/SP and that's cool. I have an 84 as well. It is a great riding bike- it does handle differently than any of my other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,094
Posted By The Golden Boy

Seatpost is 27.2. I have an 84 SP with a 27.2...

Seatpost is 27.2. I have an 84 SP with a 27.2 Suntour Superbe post in it out in the garage right now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,094
Posted By 52telecaster

That's fairly expensive but if it fits you you...

That's fairly expensive but if it fits you you couldn't buy a custom frame like it for 4 times the price. They are way cool when built nicely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By daywood

Just like with other tools and work spaces, it’s...

Just like with other tools and work spaces, it’s hard to justify the cost of setting up to paint one bike frame. But once you do, it’s a big part of the fun to create bikes that are just the color(s)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By vonfilm

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/931288-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/931288-1987-schwinn-super-sport-build.html

Here is a thread on what I did to an 1987 Schwann Super Sport.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Definitely another vote for a Voyageur SP or any...

Definitely another vote for a Voyageur SP or any later versions. The SPs got the full complement of modern amenities, namely downtube shifter braze-ons, three bottle cage mounts, pump peg, vertical...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
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: 1,939
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, 10:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By icemilkcoffee

What? That's a lovely color! Cycling is the only...

What? That's a lovely color! Cycling is the only sport where men are allowed pink colors!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By mstateglfr

If you want to make sure you could sell the bike...

If you want to make sure you could sell the bike for the same amount of money you have into the project, then dont paint.
If that is not a priority and instead you are happy to let the cost of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
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
10-06-22, 04:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By plonz

The ‘87 Super Sport is a fine machine for...

The ‘87 Super Sport is a fine machine for updating. It’s more of a go-fast racer so I’d plan on using it more for spirited club rides than centuries. Any 9 to 11 speed Shimano STI group would be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By rccardr

Just a side note to some of the excellent advice...

Just a side note to some of the excellent advice already given. Am a YUGE late 80’s Schwinn fan, for context.
The Prologue and Tempo (have owned multiple examples of both) you also own have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

jrg1244 you remember correctly! ...

jrg1244 you remember correctly!

Indytriumph it looks like you can fit some honest 28mm tires (not "28mm" written on the side of the tire as many are often smaller than advertised, and certainly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By Pompiere

By 1987, Schwinn had switched over from all the...

By 1987, Schwinn had switched over from all the oddball proprietary sizes on its parts, so you can use pretty much anything you want. Just make sure the bike is a good fit before committing a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By wrk101

Two choices: find a donor bike that has good...

Two choices: find a donor bike that has good parts on it, or 2. Spend BIG $$ on new parts. Your choice. Me, I always go the donor bike route. Buy right, and a $100 donor bike can provide $500 to $600...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,939
Posted By bikemig

I'd focus on holding the costs down. First, I'd...

I'd focus on holding the costs down. First, I'd try like heck not to paint the bike. That's a big cost. If you need to have it painted, try to find someone locally. Second, there's a lot to be said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By rccardr

Any good midlevel Shimano wheelset will fit the...

Any good midlevel Shimano wheelset will fit the bill. 105 or Tricolor hubs laced to Mavic Open Elite rims would work.
A decent wheelset will probably cost more than you paid for the bike, even if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By 52telecaster

Congratulations! I love tenax Schwinns. Not the...

Congratulations! I love tenax Schwinns. Not the world's hottest tubeset but it punches above it's weight in my book. I had a tenax voyager that was just an excellent bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By Kdogbikes

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/fd267c6f_a142_448c_8645_874292d6391f_57680cfa8967f563ca2fb06c970d0c10b4fd3fe3.jpeg
Nice pick up,Indytriumph. I don’t ride this one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By Rotten

I just put an R7000 2x11 on my recently acquired...

I just put an R7000 2x11 on my recently acquired 1987 Schwinn Circuit. It came as a bare frameset and I had the group saved back for a while. Got a decent set of wheels and spread the axle to 130mm,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By dddd

Sometimes some silicone/Teflon-based lube will...

Sometimes some silicone/Teflon-based lube will nicely restore the old cabling's performance. Sometimes not.

Oiling the shift levers, any light oil that penetrates readily should work, just avoid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By smd4

Good looking classic bike. Putting a white Selle...

Good looking classic bike. Putting a white Selle San Marco saddle on there will make it a real 1980s showstopper.

If you're at all handy mechanically, you should easily be able to properly adjust...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 03:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,618
Posted By sbarner

Back in the 1970s, I did a tour past the end of...

Back in the 1970s, I did a tour past the end of pavement into Quebec on a Cinelli Mod B with sewups. I brought a half dozen spares but didn't flat on the entire 1,000 mile tour, with sleeping bag,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,618
Posted By Soody

You're also not going to get as far strapping a...

You're also not going to get as far strapping a bunch of stuff on the bars with a quill stem. The front end is flexier and it may well make the bike scary to ride down hills on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,618
Posted By etherhuffer

Good frame with sport touring geometry. The...

Good frame with sport touring geometry. The trouble is tire size. You can only get 28-32 mm tires on those at best. The original gearing is for road, not touring. You can tour on a 32 mm tire, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,705
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

They will fit just fine.

They will fit just fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,232
Posted By mhespenheide

Here's a conglomeration search engine that lets...

Here's a conglomeration search engine that lets you search Craigslist posts across the country:...
Forum: Touring
04-12-22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 415,066
Posted By Doug64

Icefield Parkway, Alberta, Canada ...

Icefield Parkway, Alberta, Canada

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51656088910_1e50b9f69f_c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,705
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Red-and-white Prologue with Sante sounds like a...

Red-and-white Prologue with Sante sounds like a perfect match! Full late-'80s! :love:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 921
Posted By Wilbur Bud

https://www.searchtempest.com/ works also

https://www.searchtempest.com/ works also
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-22, 07:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 921
Posted By krakhaus

https://www.searchcraigslist.org/

https://www.searchcraigslist.org/
Forum: Touring
04-06-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 415,066
Posted By robow

A few photos from last week touring through...

A few photos from last week touring through eastern Arkansas and western Tennessee.

Can you guess what town we were near when we stayed at this KOA campground for the night ?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-22, 11:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By Rolla

That's a Relevate Terrapin System -- not a bag...

That's a Relevate Terrapin System -- not a bag itself, but more like a sheath that sandwiches a dry bag.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,232
Posted By Iowa10Speed

Original owner. 1987 model bought new in 1990...

Original owner. 1987 model bought new in 1990 (apparently unloved for 3 years as people became enthralled with aluminum). The original components were Suntour Sprint 9000. Recently upgraded some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 921
Posted By Rolla

If they're willing, I would pay the seller to...

If they're willing, I would pay the seller to have the bike boxed and shipped to you, with the understanding that you have 48 hours to inspect and approve the bike. If it doesn't meet your approval...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 921
Posted By indyfabz

Yep. I have done that at least 6 times for...

Yep. I have done that at least 6 times for tours, only using my own reusable box. I got on a first name basis with a couple of the mechanics at the Missoula REI. Also used a LBS in Rapid City, SD....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,232
Posted By rccardr

I've had a couple of them, nice riding bikes. A...

I've had a couple of them, nice riding bikes. A 23" built up with Dura Ace 9 speed, the other a 22" with Shimano 105 7 speed and a set of wheels with red rims.
Paint's a little fragile and they tend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,232
Posted By Sierra

Just for a little extra motivation, here is mine...

Just for a little extra motivation, here is mine that I built with Dura Ace 7700 9 speed and Mavic Open Pro rims.
I think it's 53 cm.
As you can see from the riser stem, even at only 5' 6" it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,232
Posted By clubman

The Carlsbad frame looks like 55 ctc seat tube,...

The Carlsbad frame looks like 55 ctc seat tube, at least
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,232
Posted By SurferRosa

"What have I done?" ...

"What have I done?"

https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*zf-dp3dar_OysmsU1pi0Qw.jpeg
Forum: Touring
03-31-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 941
Posted By pdlamb

I'd suggest riding south to north, you'll have a...

I'd suggest riding south to north, you'll have a few days to enjoy the flatter section before you hit the Tennessee hills.

Wind is a gamble. This time of year, you'll usually have strong winds...
Forum: Touring
03-31-22, 05:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 941
Posted By TiHabanero

Long ago in 1977 a group of us from school rode...

Long ago in 1977 a group of us from school rode it north to south. Very memorable. At that time us kids had long hair, cut off jeans and no shirts. Made for some excitement with the locals! Gotta say...
Forum: Touring
01-17-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,252
Posted By IPassGas

On part of a longer tour last summer we did M28...

On part of a longer tour last summer we did M28 from Lake Gogebic to Marquette. This road has good shoulders and interesting cascades along the way. This route is better than Highway 41 to the north,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,014
Posted By genejockey

The frame is better than the group. Columbus SL,...

The frame is better than the group. Columbus SL, Chrome fork and stays, nice finish, etc. If I got it I'd be tempted to redo it with 7400 Dura Ace or 6400 Ultegra, which would be easier to put...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-26-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 598
Posted By L134

FS: Shimano Sante front & rear derailleurs

Almost new condition FD-5000 and RD-5001. $50 plus shipping for both.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_0045_6b8395f8b426fca1dad0e2ed20e6fa535a44bf15.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-18, 01:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,705
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Update Part 2

...Still, the matte black stem didn't quite match the gloss black seat post. Upon a recent test ride with a matching 7900 front derailleur (it's cable pull ratio is only compatible with a 7900...
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