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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-13, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,129
Posted By one half wuff

:thumb: That is really is nicely done. Bars are...

:thumb: That is really is nicely done. Bars are a great touch too.

Thanks for sharing. Only trouble is that bike makes me want to start another one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-13, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,129
Posted By one half wuff

Wintermute: Those bars were actually my second...

Wintermute: Those bars were actually my second choice the first being WTB dirt drops but I couldn't find any of those and when I finally did they were very expensive. Those Ichigear bars were under...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-13, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,129
Posted By one half wuff

Thanks for the compliment but I think that home...

Thanks for the compliment but I think that home run may have bounced over the fence..... I had an issue with the first crank. I had a brand new TruVative fiveD crank in all black that was in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-13, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,129
Posted By one half wuff

Did the shake down run on Saturday afternoon and...

Did the shake down run on Saturday afternoon and Sunday it started raining and is supposed to rain through Wednesday so it's going to be a few days before it will get to see any dirt. But will let...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-13, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,129
Posted By one half wuff

Love that frame, keep the Picts coming as you...

Love that frame, keep the Picts coming as you work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-13, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,129
Posted By one half wuff

Thank you guys for the thumbs up but I must...

Thank you guys for the thumbs up but I must confess that was my first go and the learning curve was rather steep. My experience level is not like yourself or Vonruden's consequently I am definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-13, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,129
Posted By one half wuff

Those are 26 X 1 1/4" Forte from Performance...

Those are 26 X 1 1/4" Forte from Performance Bike. I think they are their house brand. Not sure. I had bought them for street use on my old Gt outpost but took them off when I needed to convert...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-13, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,129
Posted By one half wuff

Just finished up this 1988 trek 850. Here's the...

Just finished up this 1988 trek 850. Here's the specs.

Started with a 1988 Trek 850 triple butted Tange frame that was broken at at the right rear drop out. A friend that's a certified oil-field...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By one half wuff

Thanks guys for the recommendations. The wheels...

Thanks guys for the recommendations. The wheels came in and I'm ready to get this thing wrapped up. I'll try to post Picts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-13, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By one half wuff

Need Bike Shop Recommendation in Dallas Area

I am doing a drop bar conversion on a old Trek 850 and going to a 135mm rear hub, consequently I need the rear triangle spread to accept the wider hub. I need a recommendation of a bike shop in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-13, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,442
Posted By one half wuff

Well, I guess I'm legal now. Turned 65 two weeks...

Well, I guess I'm legal now. Turned 65 two weeks ago tomorrow. Did 25 miles today in triple digit humidity I think. Rode my Trek 930 I've converted to a commuter.


Sitting out with my dogs...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-13, 05:01 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,402
Posted By one half wuff

Don't see how you guys do the wind AND the cold. ...

Don't see how you guys do the wind AND the cold. I don't mind fighting the wind but my skinner little body doesn't retain enough heat to do both. When the temp gets in the 40s with wind I start...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,402
Posted By one half wuff

24.7 miles here in central Texas (think I should...

24.7 miles here in central Texas (think I should have rode up the street just to make it an even 25). The temp was great but the wind going out sucked. I've converted a nice old lugged frame Trek...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,442
Posted By one half wuff

Well darn, I've got to wait six weeks before I...

Well darn, I've got to wait six weeks before I can post here........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-13, 01:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 498
Posted By one half wuff

Interesting observations on wheel weight.

As most know vintage mountain bikes with road tires make great city bikes. I have a 1991 Trek 930, my wife rides 1989 Haro Impulse (with an extreme lime green fade to day glow yellow paint) and our...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-13, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,402
Posted By one half wuff

It was 70F here in Central Texas yesterday but...

It was 70F here in Central Texas yesterday but the wind was terrible with gusts to 35. Weather forecast said the wind would change from South to North during the afternoon. I had an unexpected...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-13, 05:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,680
Posted By one half wuff

Bianchigirl: A Uivega Alpina UNO showed up...

Bianchigirl:

A Uivega Alpina UNO showed up on the local CL and I came so close to buying it for a conversion just because of how great yours came out. I really like the look of it.

I can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-13, 05:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,680
Posted By one half wuff

Apology extended, seriously. I just can't get...

Apology extended, seriously. I just can't get the image of my step mother with her Schwinn with a HUGE blinking basket out of my mind every time somebody mentions a bicycle with a basket.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-12, 04:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,477
Posted By one half wuff

That is just un-freaking believable. It just...

That is just un-freaking believable. It just looks so unnatural. The top tube I think would strike me about chest level.

Wuff
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-19-12, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,402
Posted By one half wuff

We had the wind but not the temp. Here in...

We had the wind but not the temp. Here in Central Texas it was in the mid 70s but the wind (according to Weatherbug) was 15 to 25 with gusts to 40 so I rode anyway. Worst wind i have ridden in. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,477
Posted By one half wuff

Well, I'd be happy to do that but I was supposed...

Well, I'd be happy to do that but I was supposed to meet the guy about 3 hours ago but when he found out that I was going to use it for spares he wouldn't return my call. I was really disappointed. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,477
Posted By one half wuff

That is very funny.....Thanks for that. ROLF ...

That is very funny.....Thanks for that. ROLF

I do agree that based on the seat and stem settings the guy did fit the thing. I like Raleighs and have a USA racing 555RSL so this thing caught my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,477
Posted By one half wuff

How tall do you need to be???

If you go to Six Flags you have to be a certain height to ride some of the rides. Just wondering how tall you have to be to ride this one??? Seriously...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,704
Posted By one half wuff

Jeffpepperdine had it right and there was more...

Jeffpepperdine had it right and there was more than just a "whiff" of deception about that approach.

Wuff
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,704
Posted By one half wuff

LOL... That's not the word I had in mind either...

LOL... That's not the word I had in mind either but this is a family forum.

Wuff
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,704
Posted By one half wuff

A truly unique way to market your bike on Craigslist.

Don't blame the guy for wanting to get as much money for his bike as possible, however I find his approach a little...........well you decide.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/bik/3474264509.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,187
Posted By one half wuff

Another '86/87 Schwinn Super Sport Serial Number Quandry?

Last night I picked up an '86 (claimed) Schwinn Super Sport from a CL add. Frame was straight but scuffed. It has Shimano 600 drive train, headset, BB and brakes and hubs but has a for Cinelli Bar...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,402
Posted By one half wuff

Went to see a friend yesterday that was injured...

Went to see a friend yesterday that was injured but did 15 miles Saturday on my 1979 Trek 710. Was glad for the big gear, with an ugly head wind (35 mph gusts) it was real work on the outbound leg. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-12, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,402
Posted By one half wuff

Saturday did 12 miles with my wife on the MTB's...

Saturday did 12 miles with my wife on the MTB's then jumped on my vintage Cannondale for a 14 mile romp through hills. I was really warm here in Central Texas and there was a quartering wind on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,402
Posted By one half wuff

That's why I like to ride those vintage bikes, it...

That's why I like to ride those vintage bikes, it gives me an excuse.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,402
Posted By one half wuff

I live more or less between Dallas and Waco. If...

I live more or less between Dallas and Waco. If you're from around that area then you know that area is pretty flat. We are fortunate to have a little section of rolling hills that runs about 12...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 53,411
Posted By one half wuff

Amen. The only thing that gets thrown out down...

Amen. The only thing that gets thrown out down my way is empty Keystone Lite containers. I'm about the color of that Motobecane Profile with envy.....

Wuff
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 53,411
Posted By one half wuff

What years were the aero levers first widely...

What years were the aero levers first widely used? And who was the first to commercialize them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,530
Posted By one half wuff

Well, if you've gotten your nuts down there you...

Well, if you've gotten your nuts down there you might have two or three other things to worry about.

Wuff
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,530
Posted By one half wuff

Good grief, Big Brother is into...

Good grief, Big Brother is into everything!:notamused:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-12, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,530
Posted By one half wuff

Chombi: That is a gorgeous derailleur. I'm...

Chombi: That is a gorgeous derailleur. I'm certaily envious of you guys knowledge but I'm getting there (slowly). I've got to ask, what is CPSC and acronym for.

Wuff
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-12, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,530
Posted By one half wuff

Thanks for straightening me out on that, I'm just...

Thanks for straightening me out on that, I'm just learning the details on this stuff so all info is appreciated. The thing feels good on the road and actually shifts better than my Mondia that also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,530
Posted By one half wuff

Picked this up yesterday.

Picked this up yesterday from a guy in Houston. Appears to be an '85 model. It has a Campy headset, crank, bottom bracket, seatpost, shifters and very early Campy deraileur (pat. 64). The rest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By one half wuff

No, you're right on that, it's just that I hate a...

No, you're right on that, it's just that I hate a thief so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,016
Posted By one half wuff

Ummm, this post has run completely off the...

Ummm, this post has run completely off the rails........to absolutely no ones surprise. LOL
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 935
Posted By one half wuff

Glad it's back home but still a shame you had to...

Glad it's back home but still a shame you had to pay to get your own bike back!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,825
Posted By one half wuff

BreakFree on brakes and derailleurs and lever...

BreakFree on brakes and derailleurs and lever pivots (but a light synthetic grease would probably be better here since it's covered by the hoods). Tried the chain wax on my bikes and motorcycles but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-12, 10:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,210
Posted By one half wuff

Actually that is the point I was trying to make...

Actually that is the point I was trying to make with the Picts I have posted. If the parts had looked like the Picts in the posting even with some of the things that were pointed out we probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,210
Posted By one half wuff

I broke one of my "Golden Rules" about purchasing...

I broke one of my "Golden Rules" about purchasing sight unseen. "Thou shalt not buy something more expensive than what you are willing to flush down the toilet"! That is the chance I was referring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-12, 12:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,210
Posted By one half wuff

Shnibop: I appreciate your candor and asked for...

Shnibop: I appreciate your candor and asked for others input. Though I may disagree since I am the one holding the "bag" on this deal I thank you nonetheless. Certainly the "poor lighting" does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-12, 10:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,210
Posted By one half wuff

Yeah, after everything else I was just whinging...

Yeah, after everything else I was just whinging that the freewheel wasn't European instead of Japanese thought it is a Pro Compe 888. And yes, I did pay using Paypal.

I've contacted him with my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-12, 09:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,210
Posted By one half wuff

Pars, thanks for posting that. Was just going to...

Pars, thanks for posting that. Was just going to eBay to look that up when I thought I'd see if anyone else on the forum had any thoughts.

Frankly didn't think it looked that bad which is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-12, 09:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,210
Posted By one half wuff

Quite a few actually but none that reveal any of...

Quite a few actually but none that reveal any of what these pictures show.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,210
Posted By one half wuff

Here are the rest of the picts from the parts I...

Here are the rest of the picts from the parts I received.

Headset parts. A little bunged up.
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae330/one_half_wuff/Bicycles/Headset2.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-12, 08:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,210
Posted By one half wuff

Chombi brings up a very good point. What does...

Chombi brings up a very good point. What does "Good" or "Very Good" mean to me or to you. Here is what I got for the description from the seller of "Very Good" (there are several picts so I will...
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