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07-12-12, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,247
Posted By afvn72

Great bike! I have a '99 Quantum and a '97 Stage...

Great bike! I have a '99 Quantum and a '97 Stage Comp. My favorite quote about the Quantum I read someplace is "....it climbs like a mountain goat on steroids."
07-08-12, 09:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,258
Posted By afvn72

Thanks, it's been many decades since geometry...

Thanks, it's been many decades since geometry class.
07-08-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,258
Posted By afvn72

To answer 3alarmer's questions: No, there is no...

To answer 3alarmer's questions: No, there is no wiggle at all in the headset, it's very solid. Comparing the original fork to the new one, the new one, at most, moves the wheel a small fraction...
07-07-12, 11:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,258
Posted By afvn72

Thank you all for your ideas. I wondered if...

Thank you all for your ideas. I wondered if geometry could be an issue. I guess the easy solution is to keep my hands on the bars.
07-07-12, 10:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,258
Posted By afvn72

The bike is a Klein Quantum. My no-hands skills...

The bike is a Klein Quantum. My no-hands skills are not great but I did much better with this bike before the new headset and fork.
07-07-12, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,258
Posted By afvn72

Velo-Orange Grand Cru headset

I bought a steel replacement fork for my Klein Quantum and took it to my LBS for installation. The mechanic told me I'd guessed wrong on crown race size. The fork is 27mm, my headset 26.4. Welcome...
06-06-12, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By afvn72

I got the bike last year from a Pawn Shop so...

I got the bike last year from a Pawn Shop so history is lacking. It has some scars on the aluminum as well. It's obviously been off-roading a time or two. I didn't think the carbon damage looked...
06-06-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By afvn72

Here are shots from the sides. 254590254591

Here are shots from the sides. 254590254591
06-06-12, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By afvn72

Klein Carbon Fork Damage

I'm worried about some damage on the rear of one of my Klein Quantum's carbon fork blades. My question is how worried should I be. The dark spot in the center of the depression is actually the size...
05-31-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,207
Posted By afvn72

I've got a Shimano 105SC triple on my 1997 Klein...

I've got a Shimano 105SC triple on my 1997 Klein Stage.
11-11-11, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,170
Posted By afvn72

I remember BMW supplied a fleet of folding bikes...

I remember BMW supplied a fleet of folding bikes for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. A friend and I tried to buy a couple later. He got one, I did not. As I recall it was mostly white.
10-26-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,501
Posted By afvn72

Southpaw, I think the green and cream...

Southpaw,
I think the green and cream paint job on your Mercian is the prettiest combination ever. I'd like to have my Raleigh Grand Sports redone in that scheme. The black fenders, I...
10-25-11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,558
Posted By afvn72

1985 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport

Let's hear it for high visibility.
10-24-11, 10:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,093
Posted By afvn72

Afilado, I think one of those wheels is on Ebay...

Afilado, I think one of those wheels is on Ebay right now if you are looking for another.
10-21-11, 06:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,397
Posted By afvn72

I've been wondering what that big front wheel is...

I've been wondering what that big front wheel is for.
Replies: 7
Views: 3,071
Posted By afvn72

I recently paid $350 for a REALLY nice 85' 670,...

I recently paid $350 for a REALLY nice 85' 670, all original. I think there are two markets for your bike. One is people looking for a nice vintage steel ride. They probably won't notice or care...
10-10-11, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,579
Posted By afvn72

Strange. The part between series/ and /2011 ...

Strange. The part between series/ and /2011 should be its-Pittsburgh Gets my post count up anyway.
10-10-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,579
Posted By afvn72

The link messed up when I posted. Try again ...

The link messed up when I posted. Try again http://www.WQED.org/TV/watch/series/its-Pittsburgh/2011-01-26/
10-10-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,579
Posted By afvn72

Hills you say? May I suggest Pittsburgh, next...

Hills you say? May I suggest Pittsburgh, next month. http://www.WQED.org/TV/watch/series/its-pittsburgh/2011-01-26/
Replies: 14
Views: 3,369
Posted By afvn72

Auchen, Nice looking GS. That RD does...

Auchen,
Nice looking GS. That RD does not look very Simplex like, what is it? I just scored a Sachs Huret New Success Touring FD/RD combo on Ebay U.K. for $10. IF my plastic fantastic ever...
Replies: 7
Views: 2,366
Posted By afvn72

I have serial # 0022259 on a '73 purchased new,...

I have serial # 0022259 on a '73 purchased new, that year, in New Jersey. Exactly the same paint and decals except yours has aged much better. I'm wondering how mine would look in black.
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By afvn72

and, I have no connection with the sale.

and, I have no connection with the sale.
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By afvn72

Nice Collection for sale on Nashville CL

http://nashville.craigslist.org/bik/2579363146.html
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