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Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-15, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 943
Posted By zoo mob

2006 Bianchi Cross Concept as all-arounder any concerns I should have?

I'm considering the purchase of a 2007 Bianchi Cross Concept for an all-around bike. I intend to do some fitness rides (20-30 miles) fairly regularly, might commute the four miles to work, and have...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,039
Posted By zoo mob

The bike is not comfortable for me to ride,...

The bike is not comfortable for me to ride, that's why I want to set it up differently. I get that it is a classic and should not be butchered. I was figuring that as with anything else with historic...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-15, 08:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,039
Posted By zoo mob

Help me make my Fuji Touring IV into a city bike

Hi, I'm not much of a bike mechanic, but I have a Fuji Touring IV that I'd like to turn from traditional touring bike into something with a more upright stance and up-to-date, indexed shifters. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By zoo mob

How to adjust a newly installed suntour mountech triple FD?

Hi, I just replaced my broken fd with the same model. Its on the bike, but I'm unsure how to adjust it properly. Any quick tips?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,563
Posted By zoo mob

What's the consensus? Go original or upgrade?...

What's the consensus? Go original or upgrade? What would be some good affordable upgrades if I chose to go that way? Also, can I change the name of the thread to reflect that the decision has been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-10, 08:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,563
Posted By zoo mob

The Technium was a steal that went quick, this...

The Technium was a steal that went quick, this thing sat for sale for almost five days. The technium is for sale if you're interested, I'd like to get close to enough to offset the fuji. Let me know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-10, 08:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,563
Posted By zoo mob

Whta's the higher end of those two? Is that a...

Whta's the higher end of those two? Is that a recommendation based on quality or originality? I don't want to spend a bunch, but I'd like to make this thing nice and ridable for the forseeable future.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-10, 08:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,563
Posted By zoo mob

Here's some pics. Looks like I must have broken...

Here's some pics. Looks like I must have broken the front derailleur on the way home. I'd like to get some new pedals, chain, obviously a front deraileur etc. Any recommendations on what to buy?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-10, 06:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,563
Posted By zoo mob

Snagged it for $140. Pics to follow.

Snagged it for $140. Pics to follow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,563
Posted By zoo mob

So much for keeping a secret. I'll probably go...

So much for keeping a secret. I'll probably go back and give it another look. Maybe I just had higher hopes for a museum quality bike. I'll update tomorrow with how it went.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,563
Posted By zoo mob

Well I went to look at the Fuji today fully...

Well I went to look at the Fuji today fully intending to buy it, it was listed at $195 and I figured it would be super nice and I'd leave with it for $150. Not what I'd expected, the bike was fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,563
Posted By zoo mob

Fuji touring series IV or Raleigh Technium 440?

I've got a Raleigh technium 440 right now that I've been riding a bit, pretty good shape, mediocre components, not incredibly attached to it. I've now got a line on a Fuji touring series IV, I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 557
Posted By zoo mob

Should I buy this peugeot?

I spotted a 1984 peugeot p-8 like in the photos below sitting outside the offices of a local industrial company, and think it can be had for $10-20, the components appear to be all there, albeit with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,846
Posted By zoo mob

Picked up a 1985 Raleigh 440 Technium...questions

Just picked this thing up for a song today from the original owner, came with the original manual, seat bag, tools, lights etc. Just wondering about the quality of the tubing, components etc., it has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By zoo mob

Shimano component switch questions..miyata

Hey, I was in the midst of switching the shimano sis components from my Miyata 110 with the shimano 105 components on my Miyata 310 when I notice that the shifters attach in completely different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 01:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,860
Posted By zoo mob

Thanks for the offer, but I don't know what I'd...

Thanks for the offer, but I don't know what I'd do with two of them, unless that is the tubing is somehow better than that of the 110 I've got. Do you know anything about what year mine is and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 01:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,860
Posted By zoo mob

It looks like the three ten will be for sale...

It looks like the three ten will be for sale soon. Should I expect any problems switching the components?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,860
Posted By zoo mob

Newbie with two new bikes and questions Miyata 110 310

Hi, new to the forums and just picked up two used Miyatas at two different thrift stores.

A turquiose/white 310 with shimano golden arrow components, ukai 700x25c wheels, conti tires, sakae...
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