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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,902
Posted By trentschler

English racer

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Another version, for picnics in the country.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,902
Posted By trentschler

Something old, something new

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Inspired by the path racers, but not meant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 06:28 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,712
Posted By trentschler

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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'88 Cannondale Criterium "Black Lightning"
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-21, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,754
Posted By trentschler

A 60+ cyclist

Please tell us your age.
69 is in the rear view mirror now and I'm looking forward to being 70 years old

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
Classic '89 and '87 Klein Quantum, '84 Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 330,031
Posted By trentschler

Peloton

Here's another 1984 Peloton

https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/759/22402824451_1d858cc93a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A8EkcZ)

Schwinn Peloton (https://flic.kr/p/A8EkcZ) by trentschler2001...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-16, 11:12 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 31,389
Posted By trentschler

Stainless steel tubes and lugs, 19.6 lbs. I built...

Stainless steel tubes and lugs, 19.6 lbs. I built the frame about 10 years ago. It always had a carbon fork, though I recently upgraded to Wound-Up. The fork has a steel steerer so it's really only a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-16, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By trentschler

Yes, three unused clicks. Two extra clicks with...

Yes, three unused clicks. Two extra clicks with 9-speed. But you don't really notice with Ergo because the lever returns to the neutral position after shifting. And the derailleur limit screws stop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-16, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By trentschler

Klein Quantum

1989 Klein Quantum with 8-speed Dura Ace components, except for the 2014 Campy Ergo 11-speed shifters. The Campy levers will shift Shimano 9-speed cassettes and road derailleurs with no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-16, 06:55 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,996
Posted By trentschler

I have two Moultons - one with 17" wheels (ISO...

I have two Moultons - one with 17" wheels (ISO 369) and one with 20" wheels (ISO 406). They are the most comfortable, best handling bikes I own. Among the fastest, too. They are not twitchy. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 02:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,510
Posted By trentschler

I love working on my bikes.

I love working on my bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-16, 04:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,679
Posted By trentschler

I don't ride fixed, but I do love single speed...

I don't ride fixed, but I do love single speed bikes - coasting is a great joy! So I stand and honk up the hills as best I can. I think I have 68" and 72" on my one-speed bikes. I have some steep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-16, 06:52 PM
Replies: 619
Views: 156,670
Posted By trentschler

Well, here are a couple of stainless steel bikes...

Well, here are a couple of stainless steel bikes built by one of my favorite American builders - myself!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7675/17214700602_130fa7cc11_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/secQJN)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-16, 06:16 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,841
Posted By trentschler

Jobst Brandt - The Bicycle Wheel. I've built 30...

Jobst Brandt - The Bicycle Wheel. I've built 30 wheels at least, all for my own use. From Moulton (ISO 369) to 20" to 26" to 650C to 700C, clinchers, tubulars, etc. I just like doing it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-16, 08:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,896
Posted By trentschler

It's too nice NOT to ride! That is, unless you...

It's too nice NOT to ride! That is, unless you have a "museum" in which you keep nice old bikes for display only. Take off the fragile bits. Steel rims leave something to be desired in the rain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-16, 06:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,939
Posted By trentschler

I have one. It's very comfortable if you like the...

I have one. It's very comfortable if you like the Brooks B17, which I do. However, the micro fiber covering is quite "sticky," that is, it really grips your cycling shorts or whatever else you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-16, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,528
Posted By trentschler

Dura Ace, indexed.

Dura Ace, indexed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-16, 08:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,481
Posted By trentschler

1987 Klein Quantum, Shimano 600 tricolor 7-speed....

1987 Klein Quantum, Shimano 600 tricolor 7-speed. I have a tubular wheelset on the bike now: Shimano 600 EX hubs, Araya rims, Veloflex Extreme tires. It's a joy to ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-16, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,481
Posted By trentschler

1989 Klein Quantum, 8-speed Dura Ace 7400,...

1989 Klein Quantum, 8-speed Dura Ace 7400, Cinelli Criterium 65-42 handlebars, Mavic Open 4 CD rims. I bought it not too long ago from the second (or third) owner. Why it wasn't ridden these past...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-16, 01:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,722
Posted By trentschler

I had two pairs of those in the 80s and have...

I had two pairs of those in the 80s and have tried to find something similar in this day and age. No luck yet. I'm so used to clipless pedals that toe clips, straps and cleats are pretty much a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 06:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,989
Posted By trentschler

The Effetto Mariposa folks make a glue remover...

The Effetto Mariposa folks make a glue remover that works really well. It's a thick gel that you brush on to the rim and old glue. Wipe off after 24 hours or so. Might need just a touch of acetone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 05:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,989
Posted By trentschler

Effetto Mariposa Carogna - modern tape. Fast,...

Effetto Mariposa Carogna - modern tape. Fast, easy, clean, simple. After using this stuff, I think I'd rather go back to clinchers than glue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 933
Posted By trentschler

Tape

Tape
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-16, 05:46 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 17,223
Posted By trentschler

Agreed. I own a 1984 Schwinn Peloton. Lugged...

Agreed. I own a 1984 Schwinn Peloton. Lugged steel, downtube shifters, toe clips and straps, etc. But it came (stock) with aero levers and brakes! Dia Compe Aero Gran Compe. So it wouldn't qualify....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 06:59 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 23,528
Posted By trentschler

Went to Woodstock (1969) just before my 17th...

Went to Woodstock (1969) just before my 17th birthday and the start of my senior year in high school.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 04:45 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 13,613
Posted By trentschler

I have a few nice vintage bikes but none is a...

I have a few nice vintage bikes but none is a "grail." The bikes take up enough space as it is - they are all ridden! The only thing I might not do is ride L'Eroica, on a gravel road, and add nicks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-16, 02:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,092
Posted By trentschler

This Accushift bulletin at Yellow Jersey has a...

This Accushift bulletin at Yellow Jersey has a pretty complete description of indexed shifting - Suntour Technical Bulletin #21 "Accushift Problem Solving" in 31 Pages...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-15, 03:42 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 22,241
Posted By trentschler

I bought this 1989 Klein Quantum late in the...

I bought this 1989 Klein Quantum late in the summer. It has maybe 300 miles on it. All Dura Ace 7400 and I didn't think it was expensive. It's a delight to ride. I think the last bike I bought before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-15, 06:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By trentschler

That's what was on my bike. The crankset was...

That's what was on my bike. The crankset was Strada Super Record, the hubs Record with Omega Strada hardox clincher rims, plus Record brake calipers and levers (non-aero). The rear derailleur was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-15, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By trentschler

Totally agree. I saw a set of Black Lightning...

Totally agree. I saw a set of Black Lightning components on eBay but I didn't bid. I wanted something a bit different. Yes, the dropouts are spaced at 128 mm and either 126 mm or 130 work fine - I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-15, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By trentschler

It is a Criterium. I studied the catalogs of that...

It is a Criterium. I studied the catalogs of that era and gave it a good bit of thought before I started working on the bike. I might well have stayed with the Campy components if I could have gotten...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By trentschler

Yes, absolutely. I think a previous owner of this...

Yes, absolutely. I think a previous owner of this bike replaced many of the original components, or perhaps had it built up differently. The Campy components were a mix of old and new. It still has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By trentschler

This is a 1988 Cannondale that's painted like a...

This is a 1988 Cannondale that's painted like a Black Lightning, and it may be one, but it doesn't have the "Black Lightning" decal on the chainstay. I bought it a few months ago and it had all Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,149
Posted By trentschler

I don't like ergo handlebars with or without STI....

I don't like ergo handlebars with or without STI. Too few hand positions, and I like riding in the drops. There are quite a few modern bars with classic-influenced shapes that work with brifters....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-15, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,128
Posted By trentschler

Thanks! Please post away - your blog is cool. I...

Thanks! Please post away - your blog is cool. I only just did a quick scan. Lots of great bikes and I saw two other Team funny bikes.

On this bike, the black stem was scored so I replaced it with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,128
Posted By trentschler

1987 Fuji Team "funny bike." Rear wheel is 700C,...

1987 Fuji Team "funny bike." Rear wheel is 700C, front wheel is 650C. Tires are tubbies. Mostly original or NOS replacements. You can see it in the 1987 catalog on classicfuji.com. It's lots of fun....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 05:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,893
Posted By trentschler

Well, you're right. The DA 7-speed end cogs...

Well, you're right. The DA 7-speed end cogs appear to be gone. Geez, they were there a month ago! I might have half a dozen. But those and the freewheel end cogs (and DA freewheels for that matter)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 03:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,893
Posted By trentschler

The cogs are not quite that hard to find. Check...

The cogs are not quite that hard to find. Check out Loose Screws. What's very hard to find is an 11-tooth DA end cog. Or, second position (small diameter) 15-tooth cog, which you would need if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,893
Posted By trentschler

Yep, sounds good.

Yep, sounds good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 05:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,893
Posted By trentschler

The 126 mm DA hubs I have are Uniglide only....

The 126 mm DA hubs I have are Uniglide only. Plus, they use special cogs with a small diameter ID for high gears. The 7-speed DA shifters should be used with an appropriate DA rear derailleur, like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-15, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,893
Posted By trentschler

There are 126 mm hubs that are both Uniglide and...

There are 126 mm hubs that are both Uniglide and Hyperglide compatible. I have Sante and Shimano 600 rear hubs with the external Uniglide threads and internal threads for a Hyperglide cassette...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,222
Posted By trentschler

I got it to work OK with a Chorus rear derailleur...

I got it to work OK with a Chorus rear derailleur with the A/B switch (on the B position), the correct insert and a Dura Ace 6-speed freewheel. This on a 1988 Cannondale Criterium that a previous...
Forum: Northeast
10-18-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,212
Posted By trentschler

Also, the section through Haverstraw is busy with...

Also, the section through Haverstraw is busy with traffic from strip malls, especially on a weekday. And there's construction now, too, making it a little hairy. I prefer Bike Route 9, even though it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-09, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,970
Posted By trentschler

Well, I don't know, $1,750 doesn't seem too bad....

Well, I don't know, $1,750 doesn't seem too bad. It'll be a lot more in four days when the auction ends! The AM series has been improved several times over the years, so whether one wants one of the...
Forum: Northeast
08-30-09, 03:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,161
Posted By trentschler

New York Cycle Club ride library - nycc.org ...

New York Cycle Club ride library - nycc.org

Here's the old library - plenty of rides in this area (but get a map, too, as other have suggested):
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-09, 03:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,405
Posted By trentschler

You should be able to flex the rear suspension...

You should be able to flex the rear suspension easily. It probably just needs some lubrication.

The Moulton Bicycle Club has some info on F-frame front and rear suspensions. Check under the "Tech...
Forum: Northeast
07-09-09, 05:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By trentschler

I was on River Road last Sunday. It was fine,...

I was on River Road last Sunday. It was fine, though rough in a few sections, especially on the hill to Alpine. It's about 8 miles from the southern end in Fort Lee to Alpine. It's about 6.75 miles...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-27-09, 04:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,815
Posted By trentschler

Adventure Cycling...

Adventure Cycling (http://www.adventurecycling.org/) has lots of information on riding cross country. Look in "How To" for articles on touring and selecting the appropriate bike, among other things.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-09, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By trentschler

Hey, that's great - thanks!

Hey, that's great - thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 05:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By trentschler

I think you should just bite the bullet and sell...

I think you should just bite the bullet and sell the Allez for whatever you can get, then buy the bike you really want/need. I think you'll be throwing good money after bad with a 650B conversion,...
Forum: Northeast
02-18-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,804
Posted By trentschler

You can bring folding bikes on the northeast...

You can bring folding bikes on the northeast corridor trains:

http://tinyurl.com/bueb6
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