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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,404
Posted By gravityhurts

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,403
Posted By smd4

I think I would have routed that right brake...

I think I would have routed that right brake cable around the front of the stem to the left side of the bike to eliminate the tight bends, but other than that, excellent! Load her up and hit the road!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,377
Posted By tkamd73

Wow, nice find, love the lemon yellow color,...

Wow, nice find, love the lemon yellow color, smooth ride and all the gears you’ll ever need. Bought that same bike new, one size larger, back in 73, wish I still had it.
Tim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,377
Posted By bikemig

I still need to rebuild it, :). I don't really...

I still need to rebuild it, :). I don't really have the heart to change anything out since it is pretty much original. The gearing is not what I'd like for the hills and rollers I like to ride on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By realdeal17680

Changed my direction and put on NOS Decals....

Changed my direction and put on NOS Decals. Thanks to Dan @ Surly for sending these out to me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By Iowa10Speed

A tip for housing on Porckchopbmx: in the past,...

A tip for housing on Porckchopbmx: in the past, the "cable with housing" kits were easy to find,. They also have more color choices when you get housing "by-the-foot" but you need to hunt for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By Iowa10Speed

I searched hard for dark blue housing and tape...

I searched hard for dark blue housing and tape about 5 years ago and came up empty. It's always bugged me that my 720's cables and tape don't match the rack and cages.

I don't exactly recall, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By bikemig

Good looking bike. Did you just buy the 22 and...

Good looking bike. Did you just buy the 22 and 1/2? I’m curious as I have a buddy who just sold one who lives north of you. I have an 82
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By JohnDThompson

Those were a custom color made for Trek, to match...

Those were a custom color made for Trek, to match the dark blue powder coat on the Blackburn racks and bottle cages. I don't know of any current production that matches. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By nlerner

Pork Chop BMX might have some possibilities: ...

Pork Chop BMX might have some possibilities:

https://porkchopbmx.com/brakes/brake-cables/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By Vintage_Cyclist

Velo Orange has blue shifter and brake...

Velo Orange has blue shifter and brake cable/housing packages (https://velo-orange.com/collections/cables-housing?view=bc-original) that come close to that. The shifter housing is long enough for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By ksryder

Yokuzuna has some options, maybe something from...

Yokuzuna has some options, maybe something from them will work? https://www.yokozunausa.com/shop/category/components-cable-housing-brake-shifter-kits-2795

Otherwise idk -- maybe there's something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By Reynolds 531

This is the Park Tools version....

This is the Park Tools version....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By jiangshi

Crown race remover

Crown race remover
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-21, 10:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,843
Posted By Reynolds 531

Its Italian. A tune up consists of wringing...

Its Italian.

A tune up consists of wringing it out up and down every hill and curve for half an hour.

Thats how you tune up anything that's Italian.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 495,120
Posted By oceanhaitang

Just picked this one up too!

1988 celeste Bianchi Trofeo Argentin

I believe to be fully original... except for the saddle and bar tape. Full Shimano 600 Groupset. Gonna be my daily racer when spring comes around, gonna Full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 223,281
Posted By Kobe

I wish these came in one size larger. With that...

I wish these came in one size larger. With that color it would be the perfect bike. Hang on to it!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-05-20, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,500
Posted By mountaindave

These might have evaporated if you mentioned the...

These might have evaporated if you mentioned the Mathauser Superbrakes in the title.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By RobbieTunes

Should say right on the shifter. I think two of...

Should say right on the shifter.
I think two of those models actually listed the RD they'd work with, right on the shifter.
Courteous of them to do so.

7700GS? Not for sale. I need more. Several...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By The Golden Boy

Yes, it should work. No, not at this time.

Yes, it should work.

No, not at this time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,851
Posted By TP218

what a beaut!! that is a great color!! ...

what a beaut!!
that is a great color!!

I’ve been super happy with mine so far. I’m sure you’ll love it
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-26-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By Brewsmith

FS: Custom XTR/Mavic 700c Wheelset

Sold!

Selling a classic set of custom wheels perfect for road, gravel, cyclocross etc. These we're the height of tech back in the 90's and are top notch today. Beautiful and bombproof Shimano XTR...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,616
Posted By jadocs

Beautiful bike! Your GF bought that for you?...

Beautiful bike! Your GF bought that for you? she's a keeper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,616
Posted By krakhaus

Sweet ride, sounds like a cool fiance too. My...

Sweet ride, sounds like a cool fiance too. My wife has a bike that she's never ridden. I don't mind that she doesn't ride with me, we both work from home, so getting out on a ride is my only real...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,616
Posted By malcala622

Im happy to hear you have a significant other...

Im happy to hear you have a significant other that shares the same interest as you do. Its fun riding alone but much more if its with someone you love dearly and can enjoy a hobby together.

Im...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,616
Posted By Tomm Willians

She leaves me stunned....

My gf has a ‘97 Colnago Dream Mapei that is her pride and joy. Last night she found the same bike in my size and insisted on buying it as “we need matching Colnagos”
Tonight we are sitting in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 10:41 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 22,922
Posted By mstateglfr

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 22,922
Posted By bikemig

There is a whole thread devoted to drop bar MTBs...

There is a whole thread devoted to drop bar MTBs any one of which would make a fine gravel bike on the cheap.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,895
Posted By tpadul

I'm in Chesterton, IN just a few minutes away...

I'm in Chesterton, IN just a few minutes away from Lake Michigan and less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. The GSD rescue I will be donating to is down in Indianapolis.

We have two German...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 148,193
Posted By T-Mar

Based on the Formula Two tubing decals, this...

Based on the Formula Two tubing decals, this should be a 1988 model. The 1989 edition used Columbus Cromor. The components in the 1st photo also look correct for 1988. The serial number should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 10:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,235
Posted By branko_76

I grew up in the inner city where there were...

I grew up in the inner city where there were mostly apartment buildings and many, many kids on just about every block. We all had bikes, mostly 20" wheel types with banana seats and butterfly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,235
Posted By GMS

Small world. My cousin is married to the kid on...

Small world. My cousin is married to the kid on the Junior Sting-Ray in this catalog. They were shooting in his neighborhood and just rounded up some kids....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,235
Posted By repechage

My new coaster brake Sting-Ray in October 1969...

My new coaster brake Sting-Ray in October 1969 with 5.25% sales tax was $63. rounded up with a Los Angeles bicycle license.
My three speed Stick shift was stolen in early 1968. I was advised I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,235
Posted By repechage

Apple Krate, actually, any Krate bike was much...

Apple Krate, actually, any Krate bike was much later than 1963.
In '63-'64 the three speed Sting-Ray was a handlebar trigger job.
I got a new in 1966 Sting Ray three speed Stick shift... for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,307
Posted By Salamandrine

Vintage bikes can cause some problems on an...

Vintage bikes can cause some problems on an extended tour. If you have to cross a river, sometimes it can lead to the wooden rims delaminating, since they were glued up with hide glue made from old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,307
Posted By Soody

It's called being a kid and not having much money...

It's called being a kid and not having much money and going on an adventure
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,235
Posted By nlerner

According to this article...

According to this article...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,235
Posted By grizzly59

My dream bike when I was 9- I think that stick...

My dream bike when I was 9- I think that stick shift would have easily taken out my private parts in one of my many crashes. I think we can assume the kid beat out the dragster with a mighty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,481
Posted By The Golden Boy

That's really interesting- I would have totally...

That's really interesting- I would have totally not believed that the 520 was "handbuilt in Wisconsin," but just googling around show similar vintage 520s with that decal on the chain stay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,307
Posted By The Golden Boy

I think the "Grand Tourers" of the early-mid 80s...

I think the "Grand Tourers" of the early-mid 80s were as much of a prestige thing as they were about "business" and touring. Bike designers have always had to balance weight and strength and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,183
Posted By GMS

My four Trek 720s

I didn't want to highjack the recent post showing off a super looking 720. So starting a new about my 4 720s.

1983 -25.5 inch - Got this one new as a frameset. I built up this way. Sugino Mighty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,120
Posted By polymorphself

Thankfully I do have this tool already. ...

Thankfully I do have this tool already.



White.

Thanks for all of the replies everyone. I've got some things to consider. In the meantime I've pulled it from storage and just given it a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,120
Posted By branko_76

Sell local and sell complete 1) less hassle ...

Sell local and sell complete

1) less hassle
2) less work
3) cash sale
4) fewer liabilities
5) keeps a vintage bike intact
6) eliminates wasteful packing material
7) eliminates the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,120
Posted By rustystrings61

Another note - if you do the part-out route, you...

Another note - if you do the part-out route, you will need access to the correct Stronglight crank puller with its distinctive 23.35 mm diameter - other crank tools will fit just enough to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,120
Posted By francophile

Get a toothbrush, tire brush, sponge, soapy...

Get a toothbrush, tire brush, sponge, soapy bucket of water and a block off 2 hours to scrub it down and dry it off. Toss a new front wheel on it, take good photos it against a bland background at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,135
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Use it as the commute/ bad weather/...

Use it as the commute/ bad weather/ camping/downtown/train station/ chain-to-lamppost Bike.
Everyone needs a pre dented bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,390
Posted By BikeWonder

Winter project: 1987 Bianchi Campione D'italia

I managed to obtain this Bianchi for the low low price of $50. It has a bent crankset and handlebar, but I am planning on replacing them anyways. The frame is intact and in otherwise good condition,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,763
Posted By The Golden Boy

So totally cool- but so TOTALLY out of my...

So totally cool- but so TOTALLY out of my wheelhouse.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,763
Posted By The Golden Boy

you sold that??!?!?! (that was in all caps- but...

you sold that??!?!?! (that was in all caps- but autocorrect put the kybosh on that)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,511
Posted By Mike from Iowa

2 Day Vintage Loaded Tour

I did a two day tour last week and rode from my home in Iowa City to my in-laws in Rock Island, Illinois, a trip I've wanted to do for years. I loaded up the '86 Raleigh Aleyska and left Thursday at...
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