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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-12, 09:39 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

The lugwork on your bike is identical to mine and...

The lugwork on your bike is identical to mine and is most likely Tange double butted CrMo. Which particular name/# is hard to say.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

April 1982 frame date. The first letter could...

April 1982 frame date. The first letter could have something to do with the frame maker. The first number is the year (1982), the next letter is the month (4=April) PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-12, 06:05 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

November 1985 frame mfg. date. PGMikeT

November 1985 frame mfg. date. PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

If you find two of those, let me know! I will do...

If you find two of those, let me know! I will do the same PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

Alan Edwards: I have been commuting with my 1979...

Alan Edwards: I have been commuting with my 1979 (M9J20734) for some time, and have upgraded it also. Not to the extent you have, but I may get there! TFI seat,Ritchie post,Oval Concept bars,Tektro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

Freerojo. Your serial# dates the frame...

Freerojo. Your serial# dates the frame manufacturing date as November 1983 (the 3K bit). Could well be an '84 model. Your wife's serial indicates 1984, but "M" obviously doesn't work for the month...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

Mine did PGMikeT

Mine did PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-10, 09:32 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

Capecodder, I believe the frame date is December...

Capecodder, I believe the frame date is December 1981. Mine s M9... which is December 1979, and by the way - what a beautiful bike! Mine was a champagne/beige oriiginally, and I just repainted it......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

realityguy, I don't know about the model, but the...

realityguy, I don't know about the model, but the frame was manufactured in late 1983. PGMikeT
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
Posted By PGMikeT

8 of 9 on 7. you will need 9 speed spacers,...

8 of 9 on 7. you will need 9 speed spacers, chain, and eight of the cogs off a 9 speed cassette. Also in the Sheldon Brown article. PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-09, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,679
Posted By PGMikeT

I was just speaking from my experiment with a...

I was just speaking from my experiment with a riser bar, Shimano Altus 3/7 shifters, and canti brake levers on my 1979 Shogun with 600 arabesque derraileurs. Worked just fine, but as you said, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-09, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,679
Posted By PGMikeT

Also, derraileurs aren't friction or index,...

Also, derraileurs aren't friction or index, shifters are, I believe. PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 02:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,640
Posted By PGMikeT

I just ordered 27" x 1" or 630 x 25 Panaracer...

I just ordered 27" x 1" or 630 x 25 Panaracer Pacellas from them and was very pleased with the prompt and well packaged delivery and for only $5.00! PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-09, 01:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By PGMikeT

No problem at all if it is a friction 600. ...

No problem at all if it is a friction 600. PGMikeT
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-09, 01:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Posted By PGMikeT

I took a couple of pics of the 1979 uniglide...

I took a couple of pics of the 1979 uniglide freehub apart and together. I actually found a spare on ebay about 2 months ago, less the spacers! PGMikeT
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Posted By PGMikeT

Shimano's original Freehub with uniglide cogs was...

Shimano's original Freehub with uniglide cogs was 1979, but they decided it wasn't quite right. It did move the right side bearings to the end of the axle, but using the axle to keep it all in place...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
Posted By PGMikeT

That looks like the original design uniglide hub...

That looks like the original design uniglide hub that Shimano tried. I have one on my 1979 Shogun. The axle holds everything in place, and when removed the cogs and freehub should just disengage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-09, 05:24 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

Brad3104, My 1979 model? seems very similar to...

Brad3104, My 1979 model? seems very similar to yours. The original components were Takagi Tourney crankset, Shimano Tourney brakes with 600ex levers, 600ex derailleurs front and rear, Araya 27"x1"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

T-Mar, your knowledge of Japanese steel (and much...

T-Mar, your knowledge of Japanese steel (and much more I'm sure) never ceases to amaze me. I replaced the SR LaPrade seatpost with my Stronglight when I first got my Shogun. The Stronglight is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

Brad54, Sorry for the delayed reply, as I try to...

Brad54, Sorry for the delayed reply, as I try to stay in touch with all who post to this thread. Pictures would help alot. If you saw my 1979 above, I put altus shifters on the riser bars,'cause...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-09, 02:15 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,934
Posted By PGMikeT

:50:I'll keep my junior member tag as I am only...

:50:I'll keep my junior member tag as I am only 55! PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-09, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 748
Posted By PGMikeT

Check out the Shogun serial # database thread. I...

Check out the Shogun serial # database thread. I think that serial would be a frame date of June 1980 , with the non-aero brake levers, as opposed to 1990. Can you see any date letters on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

Panthers007, Although I just turned 55, and...

Panthers007,

Although I just turned 55, and have gone to riser bars, I wouldn't trade mine for anything! (under 4 figures that is, c'mon!) No, really it's 30 years and 1000's of miles old and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

svd68, I believe that would date the frame to...

svd68, I believe that would date the frame to January of 1978, if the second position year third position month code is correct, which I gleaned from T Mar's answers in this thread. PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-09, 01:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By PGMikeT

Tigerprawn, The current rattle can black over...

Tigerprawn, The current rattle can black over everthing probably won't help. The chain stay has a protecter the has a barely readable "Specialized" logo, but I think that may just be for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-09, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By PGMikeT

Please help id frame with no markings

Hi all, I just came across a 20" mountain bike frame. I think it is Japanese steel, but not certain. The serial number is GR 987209. Any ideas would be appreciated. My nephew is repaintuing it so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-09, 02:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,236
Posted By PGMikeT

I've had the A-9 on my Shogun since I bought it...

I've had the A-9 on my Shogun since I bought it in 1979. My buddy's dad owned the shop and he says "I've got this sitting here, do you want it? It's lighter then the Tange that is on there stock."...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 15,990
Posted By PGMikeT

My 1991 GT Timberline. A bit heavy, but a great...

My 1991 GT Timberline. A bit heavy, but a great foul-weather bike! PGMikeT
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-09, 01:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By PGMikeT

I just purchased the sl-mc40 from JensonsUSA and...

I just purchased the sl-mc40 from JensonsUSA and it works great with older stx derailleurs on a 1991 GT Timberline. PGMikeT
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-09, 01:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,009
Posted By PGMikeT

I just purchased a 3-7 Shimano sl-mc40 at Jensens...

I just purchased a 3-7 Shimano sl-mc40 at Jensens for $24.95 plus $5.95 shipping. You could keep your current brake levers as I did. I had bid on a couple of them on ebay, but they were going for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By PGMikeT

IceNine, You are correct about the not much...

IceNine, You are correct about the not much sense. I was looking for a double, but the price was right for this triple, and, as it turns out , the half step is perfect for my flat commute. I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By PGMikeT

I added the comment to the VeloBase listing after...

I added the comment to the VeloBase listing after purchasing this on ebay. As you can see, all three chainrings have a 130mm bcd. The middle and small rings are separated by spacers, and the inner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

More pics

I've added a 600 arabesque crankset with unusual triple chainring setup (52-46-39) to replace the Takagi (52-42) and updated the BB to a Shimano cartridge. Also, Changed out the Tourney brakes for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

If my serial # decoding is correct (using TMar's...

If my serial # decoding is correct (using TMar's info), your frame was mfg'd in July of 1982 (second position year, third the month). PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

BB Threading

fencerchica, I am fairly certain all of their frames are English thread with right side reverse threaded.

PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-08, 07:47 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,328
Posted By PGMikeT

all Shogun owners are invited to the "Shogun...

all Shogun owners are invited to the "Shogun serial # database" thread in Classic and Vintage. Maybe we will get a "database" after all! Here is my 1979:

PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-08, 12:15 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

Booger1, That is very interesting info on the...

Booger1, That is very interesting info on the custom build possibilities. I thought they were all Tange steel. I bought mine from Joselyn's Bike Shop in Monterey Ca. in 1979. Peter had just taken...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-08, 12:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By PGMikeT

found it!http://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html...

found it!http://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html thanks all for the info PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-08, 12:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By PGMikeT

Found it! http://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html

Found it! http://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By PGMikeT

Thanks, Jeff. No everything works fine. The...

Thanks, Jeff. No everything works fine. The right side bearing cone and dust cover hold it all together! If I have any trouble with it I will take your advice and update the the rear wheel. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-08, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By PGMikeT

Thanks for the reply cueve`lo. It is 6 speed now,...

Thanks for the reply cueve`lo. It is 6 speed now, it's just that the gear/hub spline interface is worn, consequently play in wheel. I repacked the bearings, adjusted them correctly, and still have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By PGMikeT

1979 Shimano freehub?

Is anyone familiar with gear replacement for this cassette/freewheel? Thanks for any info. I was hoping TMar might be checking out classic/vintage forum. His knowledge amazes me! PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-08, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By PGMikeT

Thanks Amani. I'll keep searching! PGMikeT

Thanks Amani. I'll keep searching! PGMikeT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By PGMikeT

Thanks for the reply Cyclotoine. Quite a...

Thanks for the reply Cyclotoine. Quite a misnomer then, as the freewheel still has the free mechanism in it. It just slides onto the hub to match the hub cog. Or am I missing something here. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-08, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By PGMikeT

Hub/Freewheel ID help

Hi All, This hub and freewhel is off my 1979 Shogun road bike. I have never seen this setup, and the only reference I can find at all is Sheldon's "Shimano" page, with the remark "Cassette freehubs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-08, 04:17 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

Oh, I forgot the pedals! Shimano 600 (via) ...

Oh, I forgot the pedals! Shimano 600 (via)
Shimano 600 arabesque downtube shifters
PGMike T
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

More pics

Well I think this is good a shape as I can expect to get my bike. I am still using it for my commute, as the Trek 800 is just too much work in comparison. Anyway, a few more pics...


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Forum: Introductions
10-08-08, 02:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By PGMikeT

EastHill,...

EastHill, http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=7624124#post7624124
Thanks for the encouragement. I do my morning commute at 4:45 so I got up a little early to post these!The condition is all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 02:35 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

A few pics of my 1979 (thank you T Mar) Shogun

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A few pictures pre clean-up. Got up a little early for work to snap them, as,( how did she put it? "ermmm, do you have photos of the Shogun?) EastHill urged(or prodded,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 159,718
Posted By PGMikeT

got2run, great looking bike! I am still here...

got2run, great looking bike! I am still here and still working on my 1979 Shogun. I will post pics soon, ready or not! These bikes are just flat-out great rides and they take commuting abuse with...
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