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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-15, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,010
Posted By xkjzix

My Battaglin, because yellow bikes. 9 Speed Campy...

My Battaglin, because yellow bikes. 9 Speed Campy chorus. 460909
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-14, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By xkjzix

198? Traveler. Salvageable Brooks?

Saved this traveler from the dump. Trying to figure out the year, I feel like it's mid 80's, but the online catalogs were no help. Drivetrain was all Suntour AR, with a Suntour perfect freewheel. A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-14, 12:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,432
Posted By xkjzix

Got the 6 speed a-4050 Group shifting very well....

Got the 6 speed a-4050 Group shifting very well. My understanding was that you can use any Suntour six speed standard index shifters with any Suntour standard freewheel. You can also use 7 speed...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-17-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By xkjzix

Thank you. I spoke with Bob and he gave me some...

Thank you. I spoke with Bob and he gave me some excellent advice, I appreciate the information.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-16-14, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By xkjzix

Lawyer in the San Diego Area

If anyone has had a good experience with a cyclist advocate lawyer in the San Diego area, I would appreciate recommendations. Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-14, 11:24 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,581
Posted By xkjzix

http://instagram.com/p/lGmtN4gq0W/ Torrey...

http://instagram.com/p/lGmtN4gq0W/


Torrey Pines, California.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-14, 01:16 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 59,108
Posted By xkjzix

I like to think my LeTour (or most late 80's Le...

I like to think my LeTour (or most late 80's Le Tours) are pretty under the radar. Most people seek out the Paramount, Voyageur, Premis, Peloton, etc., but the the full cromo LeTours kind of get...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-14, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By xkjzix

A Winner Pro doesn't suck at all. One in that...

A Winner Pro doesn't suck at all. One in that condition can go for about $60 on ebay, maybe more depending on how many teeth the large cog has. Pretty nice sugino cranks another $30, easy. Nice find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,581
Posted By xkjzix

363615Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, CA.

363615Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, CA.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-14, 02:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,944
Posted By xkjzix

Hit us up with a bottom bracket serial number. I...

Hit us up with a bottom bracket serial number. I don't know much but those lugs look like a late 70's early 80's schwinn. Likely japanese build. The stem would also suggest early 80's Hard to tell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-14, 02:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,891
Posted By xkjzix

Today I went for a short cruise... in jeans....

Today I went for a short cruise... in jeans. I...I rolled my pant cuff.:innocent:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-09-14, 02:35 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,808
Posted By xkjzix

This.

This.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-08-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,808
Posted By xkjzix

I know ignorance isn't really an excuse, but many...

I know ignorance isn't really an excuse, but many motorists don't know the rules about bikes on the road. I feel like the majority of motorists obey the rules except for using their turn indicators....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-08-14, 09:11 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,808
Posted By xkjzix

Interesting.

Interesting.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-07-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,808
Posted By xkjzix

Thanks for the replies guys. It does frustrate me...

Thanks for the replies guys. It does frustrate me and John Forrester I get that cycling is huge and really hard to control. I probably should "nanny" people less, but I really wish cyclists were more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-14, 06:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,555
Posted By xkjzix

Absolutely. It sounds like you have some...

Absolutely. It sounds like you have some significant biomechanical dysfunctions that need to be addressed by a corrective exercise professional. If you don't you will eventually tear or avulse a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-14, 05:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,959
Posted By xkjzix

Hmm... I have Jagwire's on my bike, but (I think)...

Hmm... I have Jagwire's on my bike, but (I think) they were cut from a bulk spool my LBS has. Mine do not have that metal band. Is it maybe there for a purpose...? not that I'd know what that purpose...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-07-14, 05:50 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,808
Posted By xkjzix

Rights, Rules, and Roads.

Almost everyone on these forums agree that bikes should have the same rights and rules as vehicles. I am one of them. I commute, and cycle for exercise and fun. But I feel like the advocacy culture...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,566
Posted By xkjzix

Win. Honestly, I think it depends on what...

Win.

Honestly, I think it depends on what you want. I have a 2x6 (13-24 in the rear) and use every single one of my gears. But I'll mash and vary my cadence to keep constant speed. But someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,909
Posted By xkjzix

I vote CR18's as well. I abuse the hell out of it...

I vote CR18's as well. I abuse the hell out of it (only my rear) but it handle everything. If you can afford it, buy the components separately, and have your LBS build it up. You can get a much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-14, 12:24 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,463
Posted By xkjzix

+1 ^ It's not really about how fast or slow...

+1 ^

It's not really about how fast or slow anybody is. But lets be real. It's fun to pass. It's more fun to pass people with nicer equipment than you. It's motivating to be passed, it's more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-14, 09:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,867
Posted By xkjzix

Huh. I did, it all updated at once. Didn't mean...

Huh. I did, it all updated at once. Didn't mean to spam. I'd like to see it though. Post up a pic!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,641
Posted By xkjzix

I bought my Le Tour (a few steps down from the...

I bought my Le Tour (a few steps down from the Prelude) for $70 in decent shape. I think you could fetch at least $200 in the NorCal market. Bikes in California go for MUCH higher than in other areas.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-14, 09:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,867
Posted By xkjzix

I couldn't see the miyata... I liked the SR......

I couldn't see the miyata... I liked the SR... I'd offer $200 and see if he goes for it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-14, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 887
Posted By xkjzix

Thanks guys. I think it was the notches in the...

Thanks guys. I think it was the notches in the spokes flexing. Tightened up a couple of the spokes that were loosest and seems to have fixed the issue for now. I did check the bearings before, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-14, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 887
Posted By xkjzix

Wheel click?

There is a click-click-click sound coming from my front wheel. it's an old wheel, but all the spoke tension seems okay, and the hub is fine. The sound only occurs under load. I can spin the wheel and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,575
Posted By xkjzix

+1 on shifter tension issues. My brother's 82...

+1 on shifter tension issues. My brother's 82 super sport was basically a single speed for a while due to this problem... but much worse. Also, old cable might contribute.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-29-14, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By xkjzix

An easy 220 in the SoCal market... I'd swoop.

An easy 220 in the SoCal market... I'd swoop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,678
Posted By xkjzix

Nice! Great color scheme.

Nice! Great color scheme.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,171
Posted By xkjzix

Another reason I wasn't eager to get the decals...

Another reason I wasn't eager to get the decals that I did find is that they said "Schwinn Approved" because they were meant to go on the Japanese built frames....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,186
Posted By xkjzix

Looks nice! Pretty loud, but it works. I really...

Looks nice! Pretty loud, but it works. I really like that shimano 600 headset, despite needing that dumb tool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,171
Posted By xkjzix

Thanks for the derailleur tip! Easy to remember....

Thanks for the derailleur tip! Easy to remember. I have found some Le Tour decals on ebay, but from the years before mine. I think they would go well with the look, but they're $15 each. Kind of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,171
Posted By xkjzix

Thanks. I measured where the front derailer was,...

Thanks. I measured where the front derailer was, but then couldn't remember exactly where I measured from. -_- Hopefully will get some decals eventually, but $ are tight aha.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-14, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,010
Posted By xkjzix

361085361086361087361088'88 Letour after...

361085361086361087361088'88 Letour after rebuilding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-14, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,171
Posted By xkjzix

Picture issues, so Double Post....

Picture issues, so Double Post. 361055361056361057361058361059361060361061361062361063361064361065


Got myself some MKS clips. New cables and housing, new chain, new front chainring etc. Enjoy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,171
Posted By xkjzix

'88 Le Tour Build

So a few of you might have seen the bike I picked up off my friend. Ever since I got it, I've been wanting to upgrade some of the stuff and paint it since the frame was in kinda rough shape. I know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-14, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By xkjzix

Oh I definitely knew that one. Chain for sure is...

Oh I definitely knew that one. Chain for sure is donezo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-14, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By xkjzix

Thanks for the info. I like the way my RD and...

Thanks for the info. I like the way my RD and freewheel work (I tinkered enough to get the indexing really smooth), I'll examine the freewheel closer when I return from travel, if it needs to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-14, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By xkjzix

The Biopace I was looking at was actually a...

The Biopace I was looking at was actually a little than other pricier than other NOS components I was looking at. Anyway I'm interested in hearing criticisms of them because I have only read good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-14, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By xkjzix

Thanks so much the both of you. I'll post up a...

Thanks so much the both of you. I'll post up a thread when it's complete.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-14, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By xkjzix

Thanks. Will it work with the freewheel as well?

Thanks. Will it work with the freewheel as well?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By xkjzix

Suntour/Shimano Comaptibility

Overhauling my Le Tour, I need to replace the worn front 52t chainring and the chain, but the 6 speed freewheel seems in good shape, and works well with the suntour alpha-4050 RD (I got it shifting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-13, 12:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,666
Posted By xkjzix

Not that I have loads of experience, but with...

Not that I have loads of experience, but with some tuning I got very reliable and quick shifting out of my Suntour a-4050 indexed group. You can find NOS rear derailleurs for less than $70. You can...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-13, 12:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,893
Posted By xkjzix

http://store.sony.com/sports-headphones-zid27-MDRA...

http://store.sony.com/sports-headphones-zid27-MDRAS200//cat-27-catid-All-Earbuds?vva_ColorCode=000000&_t=pfm%3Dapr

I use these, and my girlfriend uses very similar ones for long distance running....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-13, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,900
Posted By xkjzix

A rubber strap wrench may help with this sort of...

A rubber strap wrench may help with this sort of thing.

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-rubber-strap-wrench-set-94119.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-13, 10:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,804
Posted By xkjzix

Thanks for the info guys. I'm pretty happy with...

Thanks for the info guys. I'm pretty happy with what we paid.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-13, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,804
Posted By xkjzix

I bought this one for $180. Pretty hot market...

I bought this one for $180. Pretty hot market here as well particularly for 'vintage' cause all the hipsters wanna make them into fixies. With the brand new tires and the saddle, I think it was a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,804
Posted By xkjzix

Okay picture time. Did cleanup today, took pics...

Okay picture time. Did cleanup today, took pics along the way.

Brakes first: 352689352690



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The chain and chainrings look hardly worn:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-26-13, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,804
Posted By xkjzix

1984 (?) Centurion Elite RS

The bike is a 1984 (I think) Centurion Elite RS. Picked it up for my girlfriend. Tange II CroMo tubes, No scratches or dings, gold ano araya wheels and matching dia-compe levers. Brand new Kenda...
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