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Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-06-08, 04:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,135
Posted By miyagisan

Everyone else has already bashed this ridiculous...

Everyone else has already bashed this ridiculous 'scene' sufficiently, so I won't add to it.

I don't seem to have the addict gene, so I feel free to experiment without fear of ruining my life....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-08, 08:52 PM
Replies: 352
Views: 162,345
Posted By miyagisan

My first (and current) road bike (83') ...

My first (and current) road bike (83')


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2371759752_ec93fdf2b8.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-08, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

Checked the components. The brakes are from late...

Checked the components. The brakes are from late 82' and the derailleurs early 83'. But the picture in the 83' catalog has stem shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

The general consensus is 83'-ish but the picture...

The general consensus is 83'-ish but the picture in the 83' catalog has stem mounted shifters, so maybe it's an 84'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-08, 07:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

Oops. The CL ad said 10 speed and I never even...

Oops. The CL ad said 10 speed and I never even counted myself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-08, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,993
Posted By miyagisan

1983 Raleigh USA catalog found!

Trying to identify the year of my Grand Prix, I found this 83' catalog online.

http://rapidshare.com/files/103456255/83-Catalog.pdf.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-08, 10:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

Time for my contribution. I finally found a 1983...

Time for my contribution. I finally found a 1983 Raleigh catalog! Unfortunately it shows the 83' GP as a 12-speed, so I guess mine is a little older. Gotta keep searching.

Here is the link for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-08, 06:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

It has a made in Taiwan sticker on the frame, so...

It has a made in Taiwan sticker on the frame, so I think it is indeed an 83'. When I get it back from the LBS I'll check the stampings on the derailleurs as roccobike suggested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-08, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

Thanks for the lead! I sent him a PM.

Thanks for the lead! I sent him a PM.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 458,025
Posted By miyagisan

Just picked up this Raleigh Grand Prix yesterday....

Just picked up this Raleigh Grand Prix yesterday. My first bike as an adult

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2371759752_21f920f1f7_o.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

Wow, lots of great info! I really appreciate all...

Wow, lots of great info! I really appreciate all the help. I got a few more shots today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2371759752_21f920f1f7_o.jpg
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

That was going to be my backup strategy if...

That was going to be my backup strategy if Craigslist failed.

So can I just buy any non-aero Dia-Compe hoods off ebay, or do I have to hunt down a specific type?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

I bid on several bikes on ebay, but they all...

I bid on several bikes on ebay, but they all ended up going for much more than what I thought they were worth ($200 shipped for a Varsity???) so I started concentrating on Craigslist. I had to drive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-08, 06:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

Ahh, thank you.

Ahh, thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-08, 05:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,554
Posted By miyagisan

My first bike! Raleigh Grand Prix

It's taken me forever to find a bike in good working order within my budget, but tonight I picked up this Raleigh Grand Prix. I'm not sure what year it is. Suntour front & rear derailleurs, Dia-Compe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,409
Posted By miyagisan

Thank you all for your help! I really appreciate...

Thank you all for your help! I really appreciate it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-08, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,409
Posted By miyagisan

Ah ha. Good sleuthing! Now the question is, how...

Ah ha. Good sleuthing! Now the question is, how much can the Varsity seat tubes be adjusted? I'm 5' 6'' 30" inseam so 43cm is too small even for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,409
Posted By miyagisan

Can anyone tell me what model Schwinn this is?

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h199/turbotuner/48c3_3.jpg

The serial number is AP530816, so it's a '78

Any help is greatly appreciated!!
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