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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,363
Posted By bubbaman

My shifter is actually BROKEN, as in it moves too...

My shifter is actually BROKEN, as in it moves too freely (completely sloppy) and does not pull on the cable at all. It's wasted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,363
Posted By bubbaman

I would, but I don't trust it. If you look...

I would, but I don't trust it. If you look closely, it has a crack that runs down the bottom plate. It doesn't look to be in good overall shape, although the seller has good feedback and says it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,363
Posted By bubbaman

I don't know the exact year of manufacture, but...

I don't know the exact year of manufacture, but I'm guessing it was made in the mid to late 90s. It is Shimano Altus 3x7. The 7 speed shifter is the one that is messed up and looks exactly like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-20, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,363
Posted By bubbaman

Trek 820 shifter broken ADVICE PLEASE!

Vintage ladies' Trek 820 shifter is broken (for the back cassette). I am mechanically inclined but don't have much experience working on bikes, so I'd like advice as to which part to get as a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,875
Posted By bubbaman

Other people have made some good suggestions. ...

Other people have made some good suggestions.
I have three great bikes and I paid $12, $50 and $75 for them.
All of them are vintage bikes from the 80s (Stumpjumper) and 90s (Trek 750 & 820). ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,291
Posted By bubbaman

Thank you all for your replies! I did buy the...

Thank you all for your replies!
I did buy the bike.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x540/xsyoc1k_5bad4d56aca0326b58a1c6d747d4859b2a51cc75.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,291
Posted By bubbaman

IKR, I'm going to buy it...just wanted to learn...

IKR, I'm going to buy it...just wanted to learn more about it first.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,291
Posted By bubbaman

Would an 820 frame from the mid-late 90s be...

Would an 820 frame from the mid-late 90s be Chinese, Taiwan or USA made?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,291
Posted By bubbaman

Vintage Trek 820 Mountain Track...yes or no?

Hello friends,
I have an appointment to look at a Trek 820 Mountain Track later this afternoon. Asking price is $75.
Seller says it has no issues, ready to ride and good tires...garage kept. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,176
Posted By bubbaman

It is comforting to know that there are some...

It is comforting to know that there are some like-minded & educated people on this board! Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,176
Posted By bubbaman

Hey thanks for looking out! I'm not even...

Hey thanks for looking out!
I'm not even exactly sure about my exact frame size, but the size Medium Sirrus I rode the other day was perfect, and my Stumpjumper is perfect for me too. I'm 5'9" with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,176
Posted By bubbaman

So much good information here, thank you. And I...

So much good information here, thank you. And I believe you are 100% spot-on in your assessment about the political situation that created the mess we have now.
I do think my old bike can be my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-20, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,176
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks for your reply! Sadly, I live in central...

Thanks for your reply!
Sadly, I live in central WI and there's not much activity on CL around here, at least not close enough to drive during this virus craziness. But I have time. My Stumper can...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-20, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,176
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks! I think the computer could be...

Thanks! I think the computer could be interesting...can you recommend one please? Something decent but not too expensive?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-20, 10:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,176
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks, I think your advice is good, especially...

Thanks, I think your advice is good, especially since I did just invest $150 in the Stumper. The shop did say it should be fine for awhile, no issues that weren't addressed.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,176
Posted By bubbaman

Best road bike under $750???

Hello friends,
I'm an old fat guy who only rides on roads. I'm trying to lose weight, improve my health, survive the virus, etc.
I just got my '80's Stumpjumper back from the local shop and had a...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-18, 09:55 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,609
Posted By bubbaman

Many or all of the USA made Cannondale frames...

Many or all of the USA made Cannondale frames were made in my home state of Pennsylvania. I think that PA made Cannondales are the most desirable. This is not to be negative toward the non-USA...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-18, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,609
Posted By bubbaman

Great looking rig! Is that one of the USA made...

Great looking rig! Is that one of the USA made frames?
Forum: Commuting
08-06-18, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,609
Posted By bubbaman

My '88 Stump Jumper with fenders that were...

My '88 Stump Jumper with fenders that were scavenged from a Kent 7 spd...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-18, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,756
Posted By bubbaman

...and now I will not sleep tonight. :(

...and now I will not sleep tonight. :(
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-05-17, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By bubbaman

Thank you for your very informative response! :)

Thank you for your very informative response! :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-02-17, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By bubbaman

Can bike computers sync with LoseIt?

Hello friends,
I'm a fatbody and I'm trying to lose weight. I'm using Lose It! - Weight Loss That Fits (http://www.loseit.com) to track my calories and I sync a Fitbit with it. However, I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-17, 11:19 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 71,932
Posted By bubbaman

I'm so poor that I am just grateful to have any...

I'm so poor that I am just grateful to have any bike at all! :)
I got lucky one day and got an old StumpJumper at a garage sale for $12
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,936
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks! $175 a fair price for the trainer...

Thanks!

$175 a fair price for the trainer with items pictured?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-17, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,936
Posted By bubbaman

What model of Cycleops trainer is this???

I don't know much about trainers, but I'm shopping to buy one and came across this one for $175.

Is this a Fluid2 ?

It comes with the accessories shown, but the tire is 700 and I use 26, so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-17, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By bubbaman

LOL...the ones that came with the bike were...

LOL...the ones that came with the bike were rotted-out off-roadies, so that ain't gonna work for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-17, 09:15 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,707
Posted By bubbaman

So being a "Fred" and having a birth name of Fred...

So being a "Fred" and having a birth name of Fred is that kinda like dividing by zero? :foo::eek:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-17, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By bubbaman

Trainer tire advice needed please...

I am going to use an old Stump Jumper to do indoor training and I'm reasonable sure that I'll be buying a used CycleOps Magneto or Supermagneto Pro trainer. The bike has 26x1.5 tires and I need a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-17, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,768
Posted By bubbaman

Late '80's (I think) Stump Jumper from a garage...

Late '80's (I think) Stump Jumper from a garage sale last summer. I got it for $12. It had been sitting in a garage unused for many years but was ready to ride except for needing tires/tubes. This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-16, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks for the replies! I'm going to take a...

Thanks for the replies!
I'm going to take a look at Nashbar's site for now and try to learn more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-16, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By bubbaman

What's it worth? CycleOps Magneto trainer

I'm looking to buy a bike trainer to help me get in some exercise through this cold Wisconsin winter.
I found a CycleOps Magneto trainer that is used but looks virtually new with original box and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-16, 08:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,346
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks everyone for your help and input...I'll...

Thanks everyone for your help and input...I'll continue to learn more about this bike, for the time being I just slipped the wheel on/off by keeping the tire flat.
I took this bike for a ride for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-16, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,346
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks for the insight about the year of the...

Thanks for the insight about the year of the bike.
My brother, who is deceased now, had a Stumper with these exact same brakes on it, and this bike is in my own way a tribute to his memory...so as...
Forum: Introductions
08-22-16, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks obed7 ...and the Stumpjumper is now...

Thanks obed7

...and the Stumpjumper is now roadworthy, with new tires/tubes/rim strips, cleaning/lube job and a Bontrager Flat Pack w/frame mounted pump and a couple of bottle cages.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-16, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,170
Posted By bubbaman

This happened to me once, it was fixed by...

This happened to me once, it was fixed by replacing the cassette. It was on a bike that had been sitting outside and had corroded to the point where it would no longer freewheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-16, 11:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,346
Posted By bubbaman

Help please! Vintage Stumpjumper rear brake

I am working on a vintage ('84, I think) Specialized Stumpjumper for use as a hybrid/roadie.
I'm putting new tires on it, and don't know how to open up the rear brake to slip the tire/wheel out. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-16, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,609
Posted By bubbaman

I was looking at pics online, trying to figure...

I was looking at pics online, trying to figure out what year this bike is...I was thinking it looked like a 1984!
Now I gotta dig up a copy of Bicycle Times! Thanks for the tip!
...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-16, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,609
Posted By bubbaman

Black trimmed in more black...I like your style! ...

Black trimmed in more black...I like your style!

Here's mine:
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd211/theBUBBAMANcan/Specialized%20StumpJumper%20DS636939.1.jpg
Forum: Introductions
08-13-16, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks for the invite...and I love the sig line!

Thanks for the invite...and I love the sig line!
Forum: Introductions
08-12-16, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By bubbaman

Thanks for the links! When I lived in PA I...

Thanks for the links!
When I lived in PA I used to drive to Nashbar's outlet in OH and grab some good deals on returns! I used to really love that place!
Forum: Introductions
08-12-16, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 759
Posted By bubbaman

Pennsylvania boy transplanted to Wisconsin

Greetings to all!
I'm a Western Pennsylvania guy, but now live in northern Wisconsin.
My brother was the mountain biker of the family, and he used to compete in races back home in Pa. I stuck to...
Forum: Introductions
06-14-11, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By bubbaman

Hello from the Tundra...

...the frozen tundra of WI! :D

I'm 47 and I'm getting back on the bike in order to get back in shape. I have an old mountain bike that is getting mostly road duty these days. It is a 21 spd GT...
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