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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-08, 02:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By riomx

Will new Shimano pedals mount on any bike with old Shimano pedals?

I'd like to use pedals like these on my Diamondback/Centurion Master TG that used to have 105 pedals and now has some cheap, clunky pieces of crap someone probably threw on for commuting. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,141
Posted By riomx

If you get bored of the blue, white would also...

If you get bored of the blue, white would also look great with that color scheme
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8,244
Views: 554,957
Posted By riomx

This poor victim of bike **** is going for $400 ...

This poor victim of bike **** is going for $400

48cm Motobecane BRANDNEW RED VELOCITY road fixed fixie
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,470
Posted By riomx

1977 Shwinn Volare , Never Ridden, 23.5"...

1977 Shwinn Volare , Never Ridden, 23.5" pearlescent orange (Berthoud) (http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/890006918.html)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 11:52 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 11,104
Posted By riomx

I've got plenty, so I'm set :D You're right...

I've got plenty, so I'm set :D

You're right though - at REI I've already seen new singlespeed bikes done in the style of vintage steel frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,341
Posted By riomx

Funny. Not even the worst of my bikes that have...

Funny. Not even the worst of my bikes that have been ridden relentlessly by previous owners have had their derrailleurs break. Not work like new? Yea. Break? Nope.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 02:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,595
Posted By riomx

I appreciate what you're saying and it totally...

I appreciate what you're saying and it totally makes sense. That's why I'm offloading the bikes we don't need and will be focusing my attention on building up and riding those that I can actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 02:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,595
Posted By riomx

I'd feel like a real ass for doing that though -...

I'd feel like a real ass for doing that though - I cringe when people put Carbolite bikes up for more than $150 :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,595
Posted By riomx

That'll learn her! :thumb: No way man, my...

That'll learn her! :thumb:

No way man, my wife is awesome. We have a pretty large 1BR apartment in Denver, but even then, she's let me have 7 bikes in there. She's pretty tolerant. She just wants...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,595
Posted By riomx

All right, I've made a decision. After careful...

All right, I've made a decision. After careful consideration and reading everyone's responses, I've decided to:

- Keep the bike for now
- Not sell the bike to someone I don't know
- Sell to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,595
Posted By riomx

I've gotten some great suggestions and funny...

I've gotten some great suggestions and funny comments so far. Really gives me a lot to work with for making my decision.

I'm glad I'm not alone in feeling attached to certain things. That's just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,595
Posted By riomx

How do you sell a bike you don't want to sell?

Might sound like a silly question, but hopefully frequent bike flippers can chime in and help me out with an opinion.

I really like this bike:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,171
Posted By riomx

It has a "Peugeot 103" sticker, so I'm assuming...

It has a "Peugeot 103" sticker, so I'm assuming that means Carbolite
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,171
Posted By riomx

Despite it being made with Carbolite 103, that...

Despite it being made with Carbolite 103, that bike is so much fun to ride. I said I'd sell it, but I'm really having second thoughts after cleaning the whole frame the other night. I really, really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 01:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,258
Posted By riomx

I'd check with the uncle and see if he wants a...

I'd check with the uncle and see if he wants a cut from the bike that he paid for
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,171
Posted By riomx

She loves bikes and really enjoys riding, but...

She loves bikes and really enjoys riding, but she's getting a bit fed up with the space they take, so I'm clearing some of them out :)

Next year we're planning to move to a house and hopefully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 01:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,171
Posted By riomx

The results of my addiction

Well, I've been posting for a while, but never shared the results of my addiction to vintage road bikes, so I figured now would be a good time. Here they are:

56cm Peugeot UO9
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-08, 05:26 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 11,104
Posted By riomx

Sweet! Now changed to 198?

Sweet! Now changed to 198?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 11,104
Posted By riomx

Thanks for the info - I just went with what the...

Thanks for the info - I just went with what the seller said when my wife bought it. It's now been changed to a 197? to reflect this new information.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 11,104
Posted By riomx

What, you mean like these? Custom MIYATA...

What, you mean like these?

Custom MIYATA (S/S) - $500 (N.Co Springs)

http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/884092180.html

58cm Fuji fixed gear / single speed (Bianchi flip flop wheelset) - $380...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-08, 08:52 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 11,104
Posted By riomx

Has anyone had good luck in convincing Craigslist...

Has anyone had good luck in convincing Craigslist sellers to ship? If I have to shop around in different cities to feed my addiction, I may just consider ignoring the Denver CL altogether :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 11,104
Posted By riomx

I've seen some pretty blatant flipping. There was...

I've seen some pretty blatant flipping. There was a Trek 1000 I wanted to check out for my wife, but missed out on that went for $75. I saw the same bike go back up a few days later (same frame color...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 11,104
Posted By riomx

Vintage Bike Prices Doubling, Tripling - What's Going On?

Hey guys,

Have any of you noticed bike prices steadily rising recently? In the Denver craigslist, bikes that used to go for $80-100 are now going for $150-200. Some bikes are being listed at $250,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By riomx

Looks beautiful! Just be careful - this is an...

Looks beautiful! Just be careful - this is an addiction that really can never be cured :)

I'm still on the hunt for my first Gitane. It's great you were able to get a Tour de France to start out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-08, 02:11 AM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,470
Posted By riomx

Shimano Sante is very unique and would make any...

Shimano Sante is very unique and would make any bike stand out. I've read that it may just be dressed-up Shimano 600, but I'm not certain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-08, 10:39 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 14,383
Posted By riomx

Ah ok. I see, you're simply just proving that...

Ah ok. I see, you're simply just proving that you're trying to be a prick. My easy solution for this is to place you on my ignore list.

Peace.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,122
Posted By riomx

Guys... ...

Guys...

http://cekirdek.pardus.org.tr/%7Ecaglar/DontFeedTheTroll.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,470
Posted By riomx

White levers, white callipers, white hoods NOS...

White levers, white callipers, white hoods NOS Shimano Sante - $175 (Boulder)

"Shimano Sante SLR brake set from 1987!!!! I originally purchased these for an all-white single speed project, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 14,383
Posted By riomx

You know, I try not to get sucked into these...

You know, I try not to get sucked into these useless tit-for-tat discussions online, because they are a complete waste of time. I've encountered numerous people like yourself over the years that I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By riomx

Thanks to both of you for the research help! ...

Thanks to both of you for the research help!

jsharr, so do you recommend? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By riomx

Couldn't ID the year of this Trek 1000 - any ideas?

http://images.craigslist.org/127134147ZZZZZZZZZ8a83bee6d544554141c.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/1181f214bZZZZZZZZZ8a8b0727638d94118e7.jpg

I checked out catalogs on the Vintage Trek site,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 07:05 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 14,383
Posted By riomx

Hey powerband, You're awesome at arguing on...

Hey powerband,

You're awesome at arguing on the Internet, and you win a cookie.

Thanks,

- Joe
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 08:15 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 14,383
Posted By riomx

Dude, you're describing my neighborhood!...

Dude, you're describing my neighborhood! :roflmao2:

Same situation. Lots of people have gotten into bikes in the past two years and a vintage bike boom has exploded. The good? Lots of people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 04:07 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 14,383
Posted By riomx

After a post like that, you're hardly anyone...

After a post like that, you're hardly anyone qualified to call anyone else "presumptuous," especially since you assume that I didn't read the thread or didn't understand it, and also drawing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 07:42 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 14,383
Posted By riomx

I share your sentiment completely. Unfortunately,...

I share your sentiment completely. Unfortunately, derrailleurs are out of style, as you've seen in the responses. People are so obsessed with fixed gears that they're actually trying to convince you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By riomx

Would you still happen to have that suede saddle?

Would you still happen to have that suede saddle?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,550
Posted By riomx

Damn! That was a great read. I'm glad you kept...

Damn! That was a great read. I'm glad you kept your cool and handled it in the most civil way possible. You didn't let emotions get to your head, but instead made sure that the cops laid justice down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,470
Posted By riomx

Motobecane Jubilee Sport - $345

I've been eyeing this one for a while, but can't bring myself to justify the $345 price, especially when I've seen some Jubilee Sports go for $100 around here.

It sure is pretty though!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
Posted By riomx

Why buy an older bike, if you don't like its age?

Why buy an older bike, if you don't like its age?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By riomx

I feel like a turd for having to do this, but we...

I feel like a turd for having to do this, but we figured out that my wife can ride a 52 cm 1987 Nishiki Olympic 12 better than she can ride a 48 cm 1985 Trek 660.

Her inseam, stance, fit is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By riomx

I agree that it's nice to have a Bianchi around....

I agree that it's nice to have a Bianchi around. But I just fear this may be a very low-end model with a heavy frame. The stem shifters make me feel like it may not be worth the trouble.

Or maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By riomx

Seems pretty basic, but I was thinking of looking...

Seems pretty basic, but I was thinking of looking at it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By riomx

Help ID a Bianchi (One Image From Seller)

Any idea what year this may be and whether it's worth picking up? Seller is flipping it for under $100.

http://images.craigslist.org/128134143ZZZZZZZZZ89u36e96376cf981c05.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 12:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By riomx

Sorry, I get cranky after seeing 90% of vintage...

Sorry, I get cranky after seeing 90% of vintage bikes in my neighborhood doomed to becoming hacked up "fixies" that are spray-painted, plastered with decals, or rusted beyond recognition.

I'm just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 12:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By riomx

Actually, hipsters who hack apart steel bikes in...

Actually, hipsters who hack apart steel bikes in perfect or good working condition to make them into fixed gears are a worse enemy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By riomx

*sigh* The war against derrailleurs continues.

*sigh* The war against derrailleurs continues.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 12:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By riomx

You are a brave man. My mid-80s Iseran is an...

You are a brave man. My mid-80s Iseran is an absolute monster. I dread the thought of doing climbs with it someday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-08, 12:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,846
Posted By riomx

I'm having a tough time with this same issue in...

I'm having a tough time with this same issue in Denver. It's very, very tough to find a store that is mildly receptive to vintage bikes and their owners. I've been going to a store called Cycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By riomx

I guess I've just really liked my group so much I...

I guess I've just really liked my group so much I figured I would get it for her as well.

If I can find Shimano 105 stuff for similar or better prices though, I'm not opposed to using it.

Also,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By riomx

This post is screaming for pictures

This post is screaming for pictures
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