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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-01-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By finn1911

I was looking at the CR18's actually. Do you have...

I was looking at the CR18's actually. Do you have any suggestions for who makes a headset that would work?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-27-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By finn1911

Looks like it is indeed the 451's. Happily I was...

Looks like it is indeed the 451's. Happily I was able to use my volunteer hours to obtain this, so I actually got it for no money at all.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-27-11, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By finn1911

Maybe i'll post it on the other side too, just so...

Maybe i'll post it on the other side too, just so i can find out my bike is worthless and common ;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-27-11, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By finn1911

I'm not too concerned with it's value. Just...

I'm not too concerned with it's value. Just trying to dig up some info on it. I'll check the wheel size when I am back at home.

Thanks for the info so far :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-27-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
Posted By finn1911

Raleigh Twenty

Hey Gang,

What can you folks tell me about my new bike? I managed to nab it from my local community bike shop recently. I plan to rebuild the wheels and get the hub working (it's missing the...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-10, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,504
Posted By finn1911

Could have been better. This happened to my ACS...

Could have been better. This happened to my ACS single speed freewheel...

http://imgur.com/YFoMPl.jpg

http://imgur.com/kyDEYl.jpg

I had only actually used it for maybe a total of 5 days of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By finn1911

Could be something similar to this? ...

Could be something similar to this?

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1986/pages/28-bridgestone-carmel.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-10, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By finn1911

Oops.. forgot to post a pic! ...

Oops.. forgot to post a pic!

http://imgur.com/BC7j0l.jpg

http://imgur.com/BC7j0
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-10, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By finn1911

Oldish Bridgestone bike.

I'm not really looking for an appraisal here; I'm more just interested in any details about this kind of bike.

I paid $20 for it, and it mostly works, but needs a little love. I plan to put a rack...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-10, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,489
Posted By finn1911

This is beautiful! What brand of fenders and...

This is beautiful! What brand of fenders and chainguard do you have on there? I am hoping to build something like this in the future for myself. Great bike!
Forum: Commuting
05-12-10, 10:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,874
Posted By finn1911

I commute just about every day on my fixed...

I commute just about every day on my fixed Kuwahara Shasta. It was originally built up as a winter bike with some gnarly mount & ground tires with a 40/16 setup. Since spring has rolled around now,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-10, 01:32 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 16,752
Posted By finn1911

I love riding the 3 speed i built for my...

I love riding the 3 speed i built for my girlfriend. It may not be the prettiest bike in the world, but is a god damn delight to ride. I have been known to abscond to the grocery store with it from...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-10, 06:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,012
Posted By finn1911

Even if this video is old. This is pretty...

Even if this video is old. This is pretty terrible behavior. haha
Forum: Commuting
05-11-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,956
Posted By finn1911

I'm with the backpackers. I have a short commute...

I'm with the backpackers. I have a short commute and not enough stuff to justify two paniers and I don't like the feeling of the bike loaded with weight on just one side. The only upgrade I might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-10, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,713
Posted By finn1911

I was thinking of taking it down to the EBC on...

I was thinking of taking it down to the EBC on Wednesday to show it a little love. It definitely needs new cables, and could stand some new bar tape, but after that, I'd probably be willing to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-10, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,713
Posted By finn1911

Big Canadian Made Sekine SHC

My girlfriend's parents were cleaning out their storage bin and asked me if I'd like a "10 speed" they had, knowing my bicycle problem, and of course I couldn't say no. Here are a couple of pictures....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-10, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

I'll be on the lookout. I'd like to find...

I'll be on the lookout. I'd like to find something with a bit of an older look than the chainboard that was suggested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-10, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

I honestly didn't know they were worth that much....

I honestly didn't know they were worth that much. I paid $5 for them :) I'll leave that up to her though, she seems to like them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

The bell was purchased for a couple bucks at a...

The bell was purchased for a couple bucks at a local bike shop. I'm not sure of the manufacturer, though I could investigate. I'd check, but it's not here! Today my girlfriend took it to work on her...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

This weekend I took my girlfriend to the bike...

This weekend I took my girlfriend to the bike shop to pick out a new seat. The fellow at the bike shop kindly attached several different seats for her until she found one she liked. We also picked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

SixtyFiver notified me via text message that they...

SixtyFiver notified me via text message that they were down at the co-op and I went down right away. There was a guy that had just removed them from a bike. He was quite surprised to see someone buy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-10, 11:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

I rode it to work today, just because I can't get...

I rode it to work today, just because I can't get enough of it. I have a couple of minor hills to climb, and it performed admirably. I was keeping up with the dérailleur bikes just fine, of course I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 11:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

Also, a great original shifter. So far it's...

Also, a great original shifter. So far it's working pretty well. Hooray for old timey things.

http://kidgoat.ca/~finn/bike/Raleigh/shifter.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 10:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

Alright.. here we go. I took some new pictures...

Alright.. here we go. I took some new pictures this afternoon, with the three-speed installed. After that I went down to the co-op and put the fenders on.

Firstly, the beautiful new wheel.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

Yep, SixyFiver has been very helpful as usual!...

Yep, SixyFiver has been very helpful as usual! This weekend the bike got it's three speed rear wheel, a new chain, and the rear brake connected. I'm hoping to get some pictures tonight.

I also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,942
Posted By finn1911

My Raleigh Sceptre 3-speed build.

Last summer, I ran across this frame amongst the thing laying around my parents acreage and decided to bring it home with me, not knowing what might become of it. I just thought it should be saved. A...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,504
Posted By finn1911

I put new slick 26x1.25 tires on this morning and...

I put new slick 26x1.25 tires on this morning and flew to work on my fixed winter bike, which is in danger of becoming a summer bike now ;)
Forum: Commuting
03-31-10, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,504
Posted By finn1911

The ride was great this morning. Finally getting...

The ride was great this morning. Finally getting a little sun on the way to work!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-10, 05:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,291
Posted By finn1911

Haha, that's amazing! It really does look like...

Haha, that's amazing! It really does look like someone was just mad at you and decided to ruin your wheel.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-10, 12:50 AM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,379
Posted By finn1911

Tonight it got a little paint on the rear...

Tonight it got a little paint on the rear dropouts, and it's looking pretty good! Just the white is new on the back as one of the rear dropouts was fixed in the bike's previous life.
...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,504
Posted By finn1911

In a word.. Sloppy. Lots of wet melting snow,...

In a word.. Sloppy. Lots of wet melting snow, thank goodness for fenders!
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-22-09, 04:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,062
Posted By finn1911

I'm the same. Generally, if there's too much...

I'm the same. Generally, if there's too much buildup, it's just too difficult to stay upright and I start wishing i had more wheels under me.
Forum: Commuting
12-16-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,504
Posted By finn1911

Today was a balmy -17C (1F). Lately our poor...

Today was a balmy -17C (1F). Lately our poor little section of the world has been in -20C to -40C territory. It seems the deep freeze is over. I'm gonna be in shorts soon!
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-09, 03:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,616
Posted By finn1911

You nailed it there. I've been on the train in...

You nailed it there. I've been on the train in the mornings. I need to work on my winter gear before i attempt a -36 morning. I have been out a bit in the evenings. Here's a shot of my bike locked up...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-26-09, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,379
Posted By finn1911

Well, here's the (mostly) finished product. Studs...

Well, here's the (mostly) finished product. Studs and fenders.

http://imgur.com/4U1kS&PSnNwl
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http://imgur.com/4U1kSl&PSnNw
126804
Forum: Commuting
11-20-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,598
Posted By finn1911

I just have to say, I'm not sure any of you guys...

I just have to say, I'm not sure any of you guys know what a clunker is! Most of the bikes in this thread are beautiful! You should see the clunker I ride around the neighbourhood, the handlebars...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-10-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,379
Posted By finn1911

I'll likely come by EBC next week and get a...

I'll likely come by EBC next week and get a membership and do some work. I'm still not sure if I should build some studded tires or just buy a set pre-made. That's kinda the next step after the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-10-09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,379
Posted By finn1911

Here's a shot of the drivetrain. I really have...

Here's a shot of the drivetrain. I really have been enjoying this bike. It's fast and light.

http://i.imgur.com/kbFDWl.jpg
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-09-09, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,379
Posted By finn1911

My winter Kuwahara!

With the help of Sixty Fiver, this is my new winter machine!

http://i.imgur.com/mT41gl.jpg

Here's a link to a larger format. http://imgur.com/mT41g.jpg
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-09-09, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,379
Posted By finn1911

I like this bike. I have the exact same bike...

I like this bike. I have the exact same bike locked up outside my apartment. It gets used to toodle to the grocery store and never travels with a lock. It's so crappy looking and old that nobody ever...
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