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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,135
Posted By 2Fer

Broke Joke’s Schwinn Sting-Ray, the ultimate...

Broke Joke’s Schwinn Sting-Ray, the ultimate Purple color. Man....that’s good lookin’!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 07:09 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 70,085
Posted By 2Fer

Bargo68...that’s a mighty clean ‘81 Gran Touring...

Bargo68...that’s a mighty clean ‘81 Gran Touring frame. Nice build!
I was lucky to find the set of fenders that fit so well with little fitment issues. I think all I had to do was crimp them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 70,085
Posted By 2Fer

1981 Miyata 1000 58cm

Very Informative thread, and a nice group of photos! Here’s my 58cm 1000 that I’ve customized to fit my riding style here in the Pacific Northwest. I bought if from the original owner, and swapped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-19, 11:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,612
Posted By 2Fer

All great advice by Yukiinu, especially regarding...

All great advice by Yukiinu, especially regarding the bottom bracket and drivetrain advice. You’ll appreciate the lower gearing when pulling a hill fully loaded. I haven’t tried the stem mounted gear...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
02-27-19, 11:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,906
Posted By 2Fer

Have Flight Deck on my tandem. It's awesome! Can...

Have Flight Deck on my tandem. It's awesome! Can see what gear I'm on without taking my eyes off the road. That cassette is a long way back! Hope it lasts forever.....
2Fer
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-16, 10:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,309
Posted By 2Fer

Andy K, Count me in. Can't beat a nice Oregon...

Andy K,
Count me in. Can't beat a nice Oregon morning ride this time of year...
2fer
'81 Miyata 1000
Forum: Touring
04-06-12, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 773
Posted By 2Fer

+1 on the Thermarest NeoAir

+1 on the Thermarest NeoAir
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-12, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,476
Posted By 2Fer

Schwalbe makes a whitewall 27 x 1-1/4, model HS...

Schwalbe makes a whitewall 27 x 1-1/4, model HS 159. I've run them but had to keep the pressure under 70 psi.
2fer
Forum: Touring
02-08-12, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,851
Posted By 2Fer

I just recieved a set of new wheels w/skewers...

I just recieved a set of new wheels w/skewers from Rocky Mountain Cycles, and recieved them promptly, as described. Were quite true, I touched them up with a spoke wrench, put the rim strips and...
Forum: Touring
10-12-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,523
Posted By 2Fer

Mithrandir STI works fine with the mountain...

Mithrandir
STI works fine with the mountain triple. Here's the setup I run on my Nashbar Touring: Sugino Impel 42-32-20 up front with a 10-speed Ultegra 11-28 on the rear wheel. Ultegra STI...
Forum: Touring
09-01-11, 11:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,321
Posted By 2Fer

STI rocks for touring! Ultegra 10 speed, smooth...

STI rocks for touring! Ultegra 10 speed, smooth and reliable.
Forum: Touring
06-24-11, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By 2Fer

I'll second this with first hand experience. On...

I'll second this with first hand experience. On my Nashbar Touring frame, I'm running Shimano Ultegra STI 10 speed brifters, DuraAce# 7703 10-speed triple road front derailler, and Sugino Impel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By 2Fer

Kevlar bead (folding bead) 27" Michelin tires

I picked up a pair of these Michelin folding bead 27 x 1 1/8" (actual measurement 29mm wide) tires at the local community cycling center. Someone had donated them, they were new, unmounted. I put...
Forum: Touring
05-20-11, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By 2Fer

Thanks for the input. Even though I'm currently...

Thanks for the input. Even though I'm currently riding the aluminum Nashbar touring, I'm partial to the lugged frames as well, and will pass on it for now. I'll keep looking.
2fer
Forum: Touring
05-18-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,652
Posted By 2Fer

Sorry in advance for the poor quality cellphone...

Sorry in advance for the poor quality cellphone images.
Carradice longflap Camper, and Carradice front panniers used on rear rack.
...
Forum: Touring
05-18-11, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By 2Fer

1999 Trek 520 frame & fork value

There is one for sale locally in my size (58cm) that has never been ridden. This year (blue color) is not lugged, has 1" quill type headset. Includes headset and Trek rear rack from that era. ...
Forum: Touring
03-10-11, 10:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,698
Posted By 2Fer

Looks like the stove we made in Cub Scouts 45...

Looks like the stove we made in Cub Scouts 45 yrs. ago. We made a paraffin (wax) burner using a catfood can and cardboard. I'll stick with the Supercat stove as well.....
2fer
Forum: Touring
02-17-11, 01:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 768
Posted By 2Fer

If you like pizza, this is the best on the Coast....

If you like pizza, this is the best on the Coast. Don't miss it. Downtown Cannon beach, on the main drag, East side of the street.
http://pizza-a-fetta.com/
2fer
Forum: Touring
01-13-11, 01:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,008
Posted By 2Fer

Yeah, I ordered the black online, showing there...

Yeah, I ordered the black online, showing there were black available in the store, but when I went to pick up my order at the store, there were no black, so they probably have their inventory counts...
Forum: Touring
01-13-11, 09:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,008
Posted By 2Fer

I know, but that's all they had on the shelf. I...

I know, but that's all they had on the shelf. I was expecting to find black, as on the website, but was happy 'cause I prefer the visibility of yellow.
2fer
Forum: Touring
01-12-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,008
Posted By 2Fer

Thanks for the heads-up flyingWeez, I just got...

Thanks for the heads-up flyingWeez,
I just got back from Best Buy, with a new set, front and rear of the Ortlieb Roller Classics that they had in stock, on the shelf. They're model# F635 (front),...
Forum: Touring
01-02-11, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,436
Posted By 2Fer

+2 on the Supercat stove. Fits inside the...

+2 on the Supercat stove. Fits inside the Trangia tepot just fine, along with a tin of powdered cocoa mix, and a spoon. Boils 8oz. of water in under 4 min. Max burn time is about 12 minutes on one...
Forum: Touring
12-15-10, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,718
Posted By 2Fer

Shimano Dura-Ace triple FD-7803 matched with...

Shimano Dura-Ace triple FD-7803 matched with Ultegra STI 10-sp Brifters. Sugino Impel mountain bike triple crankset 42-32-22. Shimano Ultegra 11-28 10spd casette, Shimano 105 med cage RD. Shifts...
Forum: Touring
12-05-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 924
Posted By 2Fer

No disrespect, but why is this posted on the...

No disrespect, but why is this posted on the Touring Forum?
2fer
Forum: Touring
12-03-10, 11:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 963
Posted By 2Fer

Megalowmatt, Hope I'm not hijacking this...

Megalowmatt,
Hope I'm not hijacking this thread, but here's a link that includes a list of my Nashbar touring build components. ...
Forum: Touring
12-01-10, 12:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 963
Posted By 2Fer

Enjoy the ride. I finished my Nashbar build in...

Enjoy the ride. I finished my Nashbar build in late August, and my first tour was also a 4-day, 3-night ride (along the Oregon coast). Be careful, it's addicting..........Good job on the build!
Forum: Touring
10-30-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,714
Posted By 2Fer

Lots of great feedback here, as always, I always...

Lots of great feedback here, as always, I always appreciate all of your input. These are single wall rims, and on my scale, the wider rim is just under 600g, and the other is around 550g, so that...
Forum: Touring
10-29-10, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,714
Posted By 2Fer

Fietsbob, you are correct, there is no hook bead...

Fietsbob, you are correct, there is no hook bead seat on the inside of the rim, they are smooth. My '81 Miyata 1000 Araya rims are similar, and I did have some trouble if I tried to use tires that...
Forum: Touring
10-29-10, 11:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,714
Posted By 2Fer

Vintage Weinmann rims, are they a good choice for loaded touring?

I picked up these NOS vintage Weinmann rims last week here in town. I am wondering if they are a good choice for loaded touring. They are both 700c, 36-hole, one is 20.3mm wide, the other is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,360
Posted By 2Fer

I like the long sleeve, this one: ...

I like the long sleeve, this one:
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/product/1751/7827/mens-indie-l/s-jersey
2fer
Forum: Touring
10-07-10, 10:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By 2Fer

Well, I did not have a loaner bike to build from....

Well, I did not have a loaner bike to build from. I bought the frame/fork back in January, and had the good fortune of being able to take my time and purchase parts for it at bike swap events here...
Forum: Touring
10-07-10, 09:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By 2Fer

Since I've never toured before, I was anxious to...

Since I've never toured before, I was anxious to just get out on the road, to see if it's something I'd enjoy, so I just loaded it up with gear I already owned (except for the Carradice Camper bag,...
Forum: Touring
10-07-10, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
Posted By 2Fer

Vredstein, Here's a link for the mounting bolts...

Vredstein, Here's a link for the mounting bolts on the front CantiBrakes:
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-canti-bolt-and-acorn-nut-pair/20-201



Pickleballer, I got the bikestand...
Forum: Touring
10-05-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By 2Fer

Completed Bike Photos

pdmech73 & cappuccino911
Here are some photos from my first tour, a Northern Oregon Coast 4-day mini-tour I did a few weeks ago. The Carradice Camper Longflap saddlebag was plenty big for this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-10, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,228
Posted By 2Fer

Fender1, I have an old Specialized square-taper...

Fender1,
I have an old Specialized square-taper road triple crankset (24-38-50) from the 80's, (no pins, no ramps) and use it with new KMC brand 10-speed chain and Ultegra 10-speed cassette and it...
Forum: Touring
09-14-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,800
Posted By 2Fer

I've got VeloOrange 45mm fenders mounted on my...

I've got VeloOrange 45mm fenders mounted on my Nashbar frame and they fit with plenty of clearance. Tires are Bontrager 32's which actually measure out at just under 34mm. Your fenders should fit...
Forum: Touring
08-27-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By 2Fer

Nice score, that should clean up nicely.. 2fer

Nice score, that should clean up nicely..
2fer
Forum: Touring
08-24-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
Posted By 2Fer

Thanks, it's a comfortable ride, a little...

Thanks, it's a comfortable ride, a little smoother than my Miyata 1000, probably due to the wider rubber (Bontrager 32's that measure out at almost 34mm.), and longer toptube. The brakes are Shimano...
Forum: Touring
08-24-10, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
Posted By 2Fer

Nashbar Tour Frame build-up Photos. Bike Completed 8/23

I finished up the bike build yesterday. I left the steering tube full length, until I get comfortable with the correct height. Until then, I've installed spacers. It's time to ride.......
2Fer
...
Forum: Touring
08-23-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By 2Fer

Bottle Cage mounting...

Tacreamer,
No I didn't bend the bottle cage, I just put a spacer behind the bottle cage to account for the thickness of the derailleur band.
2Fer
Forum: Touring
08-23-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By 2Fer

No on the downtube shifters, I set it up with...

No on the downtube shifters, I set it up with 10-speed Ultegra brifters. I hope to have some photos of the finished bike today or tomorrow.
Forum: Touring
08-22-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By 2Fer

gtown, yes i roughed up the Nashbar paint...

gtown,
yes i roughed up the Nashbar paint with 0000 steel wool, and then when I went to the automotive paint store, the guy behind the counter recommended I hit it again with a 3M Scotchbrite...
Forum: Touring
08-22-10, 10:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By 2Fer

I have Bontrager 700x32, which actually measure...

I have Bontrager 700x32, which actually measure 33.7mm, and am fine with the clearance. The fenders are Velo-Orange37mm , and depending on the tire, could possibly go up to a 35 with these fenders....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-10, 07:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,699
Posted By 2Fer

Hi Mike, I'll take the shirt if it's still...

Hi Mike,
I'll take the shirt if it's still available
2Fer
Forum: Touring
08-18-10, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,170
Posted By 2Fer

Nashbar Tour Frame buildup, Paint/Decal Accents, (Build Completed, Photos Added 8/23)

I bought a new Nashbar Touring Frame/Fork (dark green w/slight metalsparkle) back in January, and have been slowly gathering parts for my build. I now have all the parts, and decided to add some...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-10, 07:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By 2Fer

BTY, the current Nashbar touring frame is...

BTY, the current Nashbar touring frame is aluminum.......
2fer
Forum: Touring
07-23-10, 09:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,792
Posted By 2Fer

Thanks to all for the great feedback. My...

Thanks to all for the great feedback. My build-up includes Bontrager Satellite Hard Case tires (700x32), and am hoping they have enough volume to smooth out the ride of the aluminum fork. ...
Forum: Touring
07-22-10, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,792
Posted By 2Fer

Nashbar Touring Frame. Fork sold separately

Looks like the Nashbar aluminum touring frame is back in stock now, but the fork is now sold separately. In addition, the fork is now chromoly blades and steertube, rather than the aluminum...
Forum: Touring
07-04-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By 2Fer

Propeller Beanie

Propeller Beanie
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-10, 05:36 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,500
Posted By 2Fer

B/G Ahearne makes a flask holder here in...

B/G
Ahearne makes a flask holder here in Portland. See this link: http://www.ahearnecycles.com/pages/flaskholster.html
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