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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-14-21, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,420
Posted By gearheadgeek

Thanks. I really do like this bike. If it fit me,...

Thanks. I really do like this bike. If it fit me, it would be a keeper.

No interest yet. A couple of things I should mention. Price is negotiable. I’m just interested in finding it a good home....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,420
Posted By gearheadgeek

1989 Fuji Saratoga

Good condition, needs nothing to use right away. Measures out as what Fuji called their 61cm frame - they measured center of BB to top. I measure 23-1/2” center to center. Top tube is 22-1/2” center...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,733
Posted By gearheadgeek

I will definitely try to avoid doing that again! ...

I will definitely try to avoid doing that again!

Roof rack + parking garage. This bike took all the damage. It was in the fork mount rack which held it really well. Two other bikes were clamped by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,733
Posted By gearheadgeek

Dang! If I had only known the value I would have...

Dang! If I had only known the value I would have kept this “prototype” Cannondale and auctioned it. Seems like it was customized in the same fashion!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,393
Posted By gearheadgeek

I remember plenty of times with another kid...

I remember plenty of times with another kid sitting on that bar, feet precariously resting on the front axle nuts. Sometimes another extra kid on the banana seat. The latter worked best with the low...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,806
Posted By gearheadgeek

...bike was on the roof. Pulled into my garage in...

...bike was on the roof. Pulled into my garage in a hurry because I ran back for my gloves. The bike was OK. Roof rack wasn't. Car wasn't. House wasn't. But the bike was, so I went for a ride.

-...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-18, 10:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,227
Posted By gearheadgeek

And now it's on CL...

And now it's on CL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-17, 10:13 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 22,135
Posted By gearheadgeek

My experience is different. I had a bar end...

My experience is different. I had a bar end shifter cable break in this fashion during a morning commute. No warning that I noticed. Nothing visual, no change in shifting, and I didn't get poked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-17, 08:41 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 22,135
Posted By gearheadgeek

Interesting thread. Obviously struck a nerve. ...

Interesting thread. Obviously struck a nerve. I've used lots of shifter varieties.

I have two bikes with bar ends. One set of the old SunTour ratchet type, another with 6 speed Accushift bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-17, 09:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,349
Posted By gearheadgeek

This material is no good for actual use,...

This material is no good for actual use, especially with the original design. I just wanted a cheap prototype to make sure I was on the right track.

The problem with the original design is that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-17, 08:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,349
Posted By gearheadgeek

Something like this?: 590589 First...

Something like this?:
590589


First prototype just arrived today. Not quite ready for prime time, but very promising.

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-17, 09:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,080
Posted By gearheadgeek

Interesting timing. I just spent some time over...

Interesting timing. I just spent some time over the long weekend to 3D model the Simplex front derailleur body (broken of course) from one of my PX10s. With this exact idea in mind.

The original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 06:25 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,947
Posted By gearheadgeek

Lascauxcaveman, thanks for starting the contest,...

Lascauxcaveman, thanks for starting the contest, and for awarding me the coveted Hot Rod Lincoln award.

Not that it would have helped much with my points total, but I was unable to get my '65...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-17, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,551
Posted By gearheadgeek

Uh-oh! That's exactly my size. Shoot me a PM...

Uh-oh! That's exactly my size. Shoot me a PM when you get a chance.

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-17, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,551
Posted By gearheadgeek

That's a great bike for your intended use. I've...

That's a great bike for your intended use. I've been casually looking for an Equinox or Volpe myself.

The components should be fine and hold up well. It's not going to be the lightest thing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-17, 08:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,304
Posted By gearheadgeek

I tapped my PX-10's Simplex cranks. I ride...

I tapped my PX-10's Simplex cranks. I ride clipless. I'll tap my second PX-10 if I decide to keep it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-17, 11:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,300
Posted By gearheadgeek

I suspect this is why I see a lot of lightly used...

I suspect this is why I see a lot of lightly used fat bikes on my local CL. I test rode a couple of fat bikes on some local trails (without snow) and they were interesting. But not interesting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-17, 07:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,177
Posted By gearheadgeek

Gorgeous bike! I would have to ride it...

Gorgeous bike!

I would have to ride it though. I know it's only NOS once, but I wouldn't be able to stop myself.

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-17, 09:21 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,503
Posted By gearheadgeek

Looks great Steve. My '72 model shares the plain...

Looks great Steve. My '72 model shares the plain lugs and the bar-con shifters.

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-17, 09:19 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,503
Posted By gearheadgeek

Thanks guys. I guess checking CL 2-3 times per...

Thanks guys. I guess checking CL 2-3 times per day eventually pays off. My wife doesn't pay much attention to individual bikes, so she didn't seem to notice when I brought this one through the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-17, 09:29 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,503
Posted By gearheadgeek

If one is good... I already have a PX10. ...

If one is good...

I already have a PX10. Pretty sure it's a 1972, based on the plain lugs. Posted in this thread a while back I think. I don't need another one, but one showed up on my local CL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-17, 09:53 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,947
Posted By gearheadgeek

I love the car AND the wrecker. I would be...

I love the car AND the wrecker. I would be tempted to risk the divorce if I could bring both of them home together.

However, I would have to leave JB behind.

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,947
Posted By gearheadgeek

That's a '60 or '61 Chevy truck. Those were the...

That's a '60 or '61 Chevy truck. Those were the only years with the hood "pods" or whatever they are. I had a '63 3/4 ton for a while in the mid '90s. Would like to have that one back...

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,109
Posted By gearheadgeek

One option you missed: send the bike to me so you...

One option you missed: send the bike to me so you don't have to deal with it anymore. :)

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-17, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,871
Posted By gearheadgeek

That's awesome! I love it when a plan comes...

That's awesome! I love it when a plan comes together...

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,871
Posted By gearheadgeek

I don't think you can buy parts for these, other...

I don't think you can buy parts for these, other than finding a broken lever to use for parts. I can't see the pic well enough to tell if that one is broken, and I'm too lazy to get up and find my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-17, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21,739
Views: 3,074,493
Posted By gearheadgeek

Sir Name, is that Westwoods in Guilford? That...

Sir Name, is that Westwoods in Guilford? That rock formation reminds me of some of the trails in there, although the one river view doesn't ring a bell.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-17, 08:47 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,947
Posted By gearheadgeek

Now THAT's how you carry a big bike on a small...

Now THAT's how you carry a big bike on a small car!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-17, 08:39 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,947
Posted By gearheadgeek

I love the matching colors! Great Triumph - fun...

I love the matching colors! Great Triumph - fun little cars. We should put the C&V bikes in/on the C&V cars and meet up for a New England cruise in/bike ride some time. Maybe a good excuse to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-17, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,338
Posted By gearheadgeek

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-17, 09:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,777
Posted By gearheadgeek

What a coincidence - I was recently looking at a...

What a coincidence - I was recently looking at a bike listing on my local craigslist and the bike was in front of one of these. I couldn't figure out exactly what it was, but I saw the Cannondale...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-17, 08:39 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,947
Posted By gearheadgeek

Vonruden, that is an International pickup truck,...

Vonruden, that is an International pickup truck, I'm guessing a 1950. I could easily be off by a couple of years either way - International wasn't known for frequent changes to their pickups. Nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,630
Posted By gearheadgeek

Wow - that is gorgeous. I know nothing about...

Wow - that is gorgeous. I know nothing about these but I love the detail work on that frame. I love the build too, and the yellow accents work really well.

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-17, 12:31 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 29,947
Posted By gearheadgeek

Now THIS is right up my alley. I read the C&V...

Now THIS is right up my alley. I read the C&V forum every day, but don't post much. I don't have the bike expertise of this group, so I rarely have any value to add. But when you get into cars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-16, 10:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,361
Posted By gearheadgeek

I am quite satisfied with my wizz-bang carbon...

I am quite satisfied with my wizz-bang carbon wonder Bianchi. Absolutely love it. Fast, comfortable, light, stiff. Everything works smoothly and I use it a lot.

Also love my 1972 PX-10, my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,265
Posted By gearheadgeek

My lower limit is 28F for road riding, 20F for...

My lower limit is 28F for road riding, 20F for mountain. I've gone in lower temps, but only because the weather app on my phone lied.

I've got a winter bike for salty/wet winter road rides. My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-16, 11:39 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,533
Posted By gearheadgeek

I often do a 12-17 mile loop during my lunch...

I often do a 12-17 mile loop during my lunch break. Most times I ride my fairly new full carbon Bianchi with compact double. Sometimes I ride my 1972 PX-10, which is equipped with modern ultegra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-16, 11:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,826
Posted By gearheadgeek

I didn't know this was a thing. ...

I didn't know this was a thing.

Coincidentally, I plan to celebrate my 50th by riding a century tomorrow. I will be taking my modern CF bike though, not one of my C&V rides.

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-16, 11:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,089
Posted By gearheadgeek

Vrando, I'm glad you got that bike and are...

Vrando,

I'm glad you got that bike and are looking to bring it back to life. You must have shown up after me - I offered the two "interesting" guys $80 for that bike. But they were holding out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,765
Posted By gearheadgeek

Nice bike. Is that rear brake mounted properly? ...

Nice bike. Is that rear brake mounted properly?

I have a mid-90s R500 in 43cm with 650c wheels, with drop bars and brifters. Both my kids rode it starting at about age 10. Never seen one as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,944
Posted By gearheadgeek

Countdown, Depends on what you want it for....

Countdown,

Depends on what you want it for. If you are going to do heavy mountain biking, I'd hold out for a later version. In '97 they got a significant rear suspension improvement, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-15, 06:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,839
Posted By gearheadgeek

Rocky, awesome pic! Talk about period correct......

Rocky, awesome pic! Talk about period correct...

Gotta love the HUGE Buick, complete with whitewall tires and fake wire wheels. Not shown in the pic, but I can remember the crushed velvet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-15, 08:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,839
Posted By gearheadgeek

I've done it, a little over a year ago. Pulled...

I've done it, a little over a year ago. Pulled into my garage (well, started to anyway) with my Super V on the roof. Luckily the rack mounts were weaker than the Cannondale. Broke the rack mounts,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-15, 09:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,857
Posted By gearheadgeek

Sorry, but I can't understand why many people...

Sorry, but I can't understand why many people love to bash grip shifters. Murray Missile's response covers some key points. I have ridden many, many hard off-road miles with twist-grip shifters. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-15, 10:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,879
Posted By gearheadgeek

Otg, I love it. We're not too far away. I work in...

Otg, I love it. We're not too far away. I work in Niantic so might be close to you. If the snow ever melts and it gets above 28F, we should meet up and do a Saratoga ride some time. I guess we could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-15, 06:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,879
Posted By gearheadgeek

Fuji Saratoga. Seems to be lesser recognized and...

Fuji Saratoga. Seems to be lesser recognized and valued bike, but great touring features. 40 spoke rear wheel, 36 front. Wide range 6 speed freewheel with front triple. Accu-shift bar cons. Good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,147
Posted By gearheadgeek

3M makes a rubber "disc" for this exact purpose,...

3M makes a rubber "disc" for this exact purpose, used by auto body shops. I have one left over from a boat project several years ago, and recently used it to remove some very stubborn tape residue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-15, 10:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,412
Posted By gearheadgeek

Sure. On my 1989 Fuji Saratoga. With rack. No...

Sure. On my 1989 Fuji Saratoga. With rack. No pics on this computer, but look back at the blue Saratoga in otg's post. Mine is nearly identical: mine has a slightly larger frame and a cheap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-14, 07:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,080
Posted By gearheadgeek

Great bikes. I have an '89 and have put a lot of...

Great bikes. I have an '89 and have put a lot of miles on it. That's a fair price.

- John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,352
Posted By gearheadgeek

Nice bike! A couple of years ago I bought the...

Nice bike! A couple of years ago I bought the same bike (colors and all) in a 49cm for my daughter. Even had the same shifter problem due to dried up old grease. She loves it and does not complain...
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