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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-14, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,909
Posted By wild vagabond

Thanks Kroozer! Velo Orange seems like a good...

Thanks Kroozer! Velo Orange seems like a good place to look for parts. Fairly low shipping rates too.
The Ebay lever hoods are not described well - no idea what one might receive. Velo O seems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-14, 04:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,909
Posted By wild vagabond

Brake hood for vintage Suntour Superbe?

brake hood for vintage suntour superbe?414190

Pardon me, I saw a years old thread about this, yet I am not clear if one of the Diacompe or Cane Creek replacement hoods will work with the suntour...
Forum: Touring
08-13-11, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,399
Posted By wild vagabond

Specialized Expedition - the VM - Venearable Monster, rides again and again

http://wildernessvagabond.com/bikeutah2010/wbike-sbi-7-2009.jpg

http://wildernessvagabond.com/signs/wcoyosig.jpg

The last, most recent, tour for the VM was:
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-13-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By wild vagabond

It is a priceless touring bike. Sure, you can...

It is a priceless touring bike. Sure, you can buy a new one. Yet the VM, Venerable Monster, is one of the best designed touring bikes of all time.
Thanks for the previous help in finding a shop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-10, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,835
Posted By wild vagabond

Success! My good friend, Stan, sent a FW to me,...

Success! My good friend, Stan, sent a FW to me, and a Huret DR. I finally removed the FW and installed this new FW, taking it on a 40 mile ride up the Mormon Lk "steps." It worked terrific,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,090
Posted By wild vagabond

Thanks Garthr! And, thanks Wesmamyke! I have...

Thanks Garthr! And, thanks Wesmamyke! I have seen tools that look like they might work, so there is potential confusion about which tool. Do you have a tool number/part number of what to look...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,835
Posted By wild vagabond

Yes, there is a host of terrific riding around...

Yes, there is a host of terrific riding around here, although I find the season too short. Of course, I do lilt down to the Sedona area as the bird bath freezes, prompting me to turn on the bird...
Forum: Touring
05-31-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By wild vagabond

Hey Cheryl, The Rumbellow mentioned you were...

Hey Cheryl, The Rumbellow mentioned you were getting ready to announce the next tour. Most excellent! I am certainly experiencing trepidation about that stretch S of Moab, the one where the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-10, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,835
Posted By wild vagabond

Garthr, Thanks for the very useful...

Garthr,
Thanks for the very useful information! I am still working on completely understanding your most excellent gearing chart. Nice work! Do you have a suggestion as to the best (as in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-10, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,090
Posted By wild vagabond

Yes, I pounded on the splines with a coal chisel...

Yes, I pounded on the splines with a coal chisel and a hammer - more than seemed reasonable. the bb did not budge and I felt I could not do more without risking destruction of the unit. This, of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-10, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,090
Posted By wild vagabond

Thanks Gonzo Bob, I will include a photo - hope...

Thanks Gonzo Bob, I will include a photo - hope this helps. You can see that the standard bb tools are only a little bit of help. That is, they can remove the outer ring. Then what? The LBS...
Forum: Touring
05-25-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By wild vagabond

Self-contained bicycling circle tour of Central Utah

Old guys ride again!



Self-contained bicycling circle tour of Central Utah:

Torrey-Fish Lake-Otter Cr.-Bryce-Kodachrome-Escalante-Boulder-Torrey
VM,
the Venerable Monster, the Specialized...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,835
Posted By wild vagabond

6-speed freewheel - larger cogs available?

I have a Specialize Expedition, produced about 1984 - with mostly original parts. It's a glorious heavy touring bike.
It has half-step gearing, and because I am getting older, I need to re-gear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,090
Posted By wild vagabond

specialized expedition bottom bracket - servicing

specialized expedition bottom bracket - servicing?

I have a venerable Specialized Expedition - produced about 1984, with mostly original parts. I would like to repack the bottom bracket, but I...
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