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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-15, 10:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,610
Posted By EllDC

Welcome back to the hobby! Are you going to post...

Welcome back to the hobby! Are you going to post pictures? :thumb:



My favourite realization has been that growing up my bikes were always too big, and now that I'm an adult, a bicycle that's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,392
Posted By EllDC

Even with the IGH and dynamo? That'd be a pretty...

Even with the IGH and dynamo? That'd be a pretty tall order.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-15, 10:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,417
Posted By EllDC

Any thoughts on an older bike? There are plenty...

Any thoughts on an older bike? There are plenty of large frames out there, and you should be able to do some minor upgrades and a tuneup of an old road bike for the same cost as those options are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,249
Posted By EllDC

I bought my jersey from a bicycle co op for $5....

I bought my jersey from a bicycle co op for $5. No, it doesn't match. ;)
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-02-15, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,971
Posted By EllDC

It's Schwalb, but Kojaks can be had in 26"...

It's Schwalb, but Kojaks can be had in 26" sizes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,024
Posted By EllDC

It's a nice looking bike! You may find that...

It's a nice looking bike! You may find that you'll need to alter the handlebar reach a little bit too if you're going to raise the seatpost, because that will increase the amount of reach.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,686
Posted By EllDC

They're normal wear items, though it usually...

They're normal wear items, though it usually takes quite a while for a chain ring and cassette to need replacing. On the plus side though, getting those replaced would give you the opportunity to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-15, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 961
Posted By EllDC

Of those two I'd probably go with the first one...

Of those two I'd probably go with the first one because of the rigid front fork. How is the local craigslist?
Forum: Commuting
09-02-15, 08:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,646
Posted By EllDC

That's pretty common - partners having separate...

That's pretty common - partners having separate hobbies for some alone time. Do you really think it'd stay that way though?

What kind of bike does has she expressed a desire for? Raleigh, Torker,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 779,418
Posted By EllDC

Beautiful bike, and dimensions are similar to...

Beautiful bike, and dimensions are similar to what I'm looking for - if only I needed another bike! lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-15, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 747
Posted By EllDC

It's up to you to decide what's worth upgrading...

It's up to you to decide what's worth upgrading *for you.* ;)

If you're just looking to make a fixie though it might just be more cost effective to get one already converted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-15, 01:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,380
Posted By EllDC

Bianchi Tipo Corsa? There's also Mercians,...

Bianchi Tipo Corsa? There's also Mercians, Singular, the old Soma Stanyan I think was lugged, Holdsworth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-15, 05:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,501
Posted By EllDC

Congrats on the bike! ^.^ If you're worried...

Congrats on the bike! ^.^
If you're worried about the tires, you can always get new tires. ;) Especially if they're 8 years old anyways...



Do you know what sizes they made? That looks like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-15, 12:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,428
Posted By EllDC

The Raleigh Grand Sport looks decent if you're...

The Raleigh Grand Sport looks decent if you're open to a classic-inspired road bike. There's also the Clubman disc (that comes with fenders and has the disc brakes you want,) for a little bit more,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-15, 09:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,428
Posted By EllDC

I'd be a bit leary of a bike shop that only had...

I'd be a bit leary of a bike shop that only had one bike in stock with drop bars. :)

Not that it'd necessarily be indicative of a bad bicycle shop, just one that caters to a different market.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-15, 08:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

1989 Miyata...

1989 Miyata (http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bik/5184713029.html)

Passed on the Technium. What is this - a 312? I couldn't find anything like that with the shifters mounted like that in the 88,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-21-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

Is it because there's no collector's/resale value...

Is it because there's no collector's/resale value there, or something beyond that? Or just not interested in a parts bin bike (which I assume it'd be a mixture of all of the above since this is the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-21-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

Yes, there's a new bike that was thrown into the...

Yes, there's a new bike that was thrown into the mix - a Miyata 310.

Custom 53cm Raleigh Technium Pro, Flat-bar Road Bike (http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/5183511994.html)
Would I be crazy...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-21-15, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

Yeah. I think the "magic" number is something...

Yeah. I think the "magic" number is something like 25 pounds, which seems a bit arbitrary, but I totally agree. It doesn't really matter for my uses (though I would like to do group rides, but that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-21-15, 05:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

Yeah.... That's primarily what's drawing me...

Yeah....

That's primarily what's drawing me to it. I think it'd be nice to do the downtube to barend conversion and putting a more newb friendly cassette/freewheel on the back (and/or crankset if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-15, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,477
Posted By EllDC

If it's been 2 weeks and hasn't improved, despite...

If it's been 2 weeks and hasn't improved, despite your babying it, well... ;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-15, 01:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

Chatted more with the restoration guy - he says...

Chatted more with the restoration guy - he says if I wanted to use him to restore a bike a vintage road bike in "average to good condition" is about $80-120 in labour, plus parts. So probably a bit...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

So I had a quick text-conversation with the...

So I had a quick text-conversation with the refurbish guy, both bikes are friction shift (much to my dismay,) but the Peugeot does have fender mounts. It's 25.4 pounds, and the 310 is 23.4. Both seem...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

well the move to Chicago is probably going to be...

well the move to Chicago is probably going to be delayed for a bit so I can go to school, so that's not as much of a concern - and I decided I'd be best off getting a folder (which would be nice to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-15, 10:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

Okay = ) It sounds like the Ironman might be...

Okay = )
It sounds like the Ironman might be worth the extra work then - though the bottom bracket tool will cost another $20, and another $20-30 for the bottom bracket itself, and such. I guess the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-15, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

thanks =) Can you comment on the condition? ...

thanks =)
Can you comment on the condition?

1980 PEUGEOT Course UO10 racing road bike - RARE! 54cm, Refurbished! (http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/5179526857.html)
How about that one?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-15, 09:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,506
Posted By EllDC

Centurion Dave Scott Ironman Master

Centurion Dave Scott Ironman Master (http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/5162128571.html)

Does this seem like a fair price? I bought a bike recently, and I fell in love with it, but I'm going to...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-15, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,423
Posted By EllDC

Holdsworth Retro is a good retro style crankset....

Holdsworth Retro is a good retro style crankset. There's also plenty of Sugino options. Heck, the Campagnolo groupsets don't look half bad either. ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,852
Posted By EllDC

With a setup like this, wouldn't "cross chaining"...

With a setup like this, wouldn't "cross chaining" pose an issue?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-15, 09:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,852
Posted By EllDC

Yes. Sram makes 1x11 groupsets for cyclocross and...

Yes. Sram makes 1x11 groupsets for cyclocross and road use as well. OEM MTBs with a 1xX setup are also available, so depending on the components the bike already has, there should be options...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-15, 08:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,164
Posted By EllDC

That's what I was thinking, but you can still...

That's what I was thinking, but you can still just look between your legs to see where you're at in the cassette. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-15, 11:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,663
Posted By EllDC

There should be some good closeouts now that the...

There should be some good closeouts now that the manufacturers are starting to roll out new bikes. There was a display Charge Plug with 105 components at the Performance Bike in Chicago for $850. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-15, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,164
Posted By EllDC

Must have been 4600, I heard it a while ago - the...

Must have been 4600, I heard it a while ago - the new groupset looks sweet.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-15, 07:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,819
Posted By EllDC

There's plenty of options for what you're looking...

There's plenty of options for what you're looking for - it doesn't really sound like you have any special considerations or preferences. Have you looked at any of the bicycle co-ops? There are plenty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-15, 07:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,783
Posted By EllDC

I recently test rode two bikes from Craigslist...

I recently test rode two bikes from Craigslist (different sellers,) and neither of them required any sort of collateral/verification/whatever. I'm sure it was judgement from their part - but we also...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-15, 06:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,402
Posted By EllDC

Is there a particular reason why you're looking...

Is there a particular reason why you're looking at backpacks, and not trunk bags or panniers? They're a lot nicer for commuting to work so you don't have as much sweat once you arrive, and there are...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-13-15, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 885
Posted By EllDC

Tuneup and maintenance, tires and tubes ;) ...

Tuneup and maintenance, tires and tubes ;)

Fenders, rack, water bottle mounts.... Not really much to really do, especially if you're just trying to flip it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-15, 09:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,164
Posted By EllDC

The way I've read and understand it (and I say...

The way I've read and understand it (and I say this because I want to note that I'm not speaking from experience,) the difference between 105 and Tiagra shifters isn't the quality, but the better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-15, 01:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,008
Posted By EllDC

Yeah, that's the way I understand it too. A...

Yeah, that's the way I understand it too. A limited run of only 500 bikes in 1989 because they weren't commercially successful. Mine is monotone white (with the retro stickers!) :)

I'm kind of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-15, 12:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,008
Posted By EllDC

thanks ^.^ I quite like it - it's a lot closer...

thanks ^.^
I quite like it - it's a lot closer to what I'm looking for, and should be a fun bike, and since I won't need to drop to much to make it what I want, was perfect for what I want if I want...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By EllDC

Bicycling and Pain...

Bicycling and Pain (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/pain.html#knees)

Try giving that a once over.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-15, 11:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,008
Posted By EllDC

I wanted to say thanks for the advice - I ended...

I wanted to say thanks for the advice - I ended up passing on the bike and getting a different bike instead (one that already has barends and index shifting.) :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-15, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 957
Posted By EllDC

My miles are the same distance as everyone...

My miles are the same distance as everyone else's.

Okay I'll shut up now. :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,008
Posted By EllDC

I'm glad to see some support of the idea! It's...

I'm glad to see some support of the idea! It's good that KTOs are that well liked. =)

To be honest, I didn't know that index shifters were an option! I'd love the idea of index instead, but was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-15, 03:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,008
Posted By EllDC

Kelly Takeoffs for 1982 Trek 614?

Any reason why I couldn't put Kelly Takeoffs on a Trek 614? I'm thinking about getting a Trek 614 as my first non-BSO (is that term still around?,) and while I like the Trek 614, it's a bit too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-15, 11:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,938
Posted By EllDC

Felt V100?

Felt V100?
Forum: Commuting
08-05-15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,314
Posted By EllDC

Maddox DC 3.0 29" MTB Rim 32H Black...

Maddox DC 3.0 29" MTB Rim 32H Black Bikewagon...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-15, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,723
Posted By EllDC

It's hard to compare Tiagra vs. 105 because the...

It's hard to compare Tiagra vs. 105 because the waters are pretty muddled since we're talking about trigger shifters vs. brifters. Both will do the job though, the 105 will just be slightly lighter...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-04-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 487
Posted By EllDC

Requirement for the classified forums to have the size in the title?

I'm not really looking in there seriously, just getting a general feel for what kind of bike I'd like, but it seems like this would be so much more convenient for people in the market for a new bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-15, 10:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,179
Posted By EllDC

How about something like a Cross Check or a 720...

How about something like a Cross Check or a 720 (if you were willing to up the budget a bit?) Another option would be a road bike (probably an endurance model) and a trailer. Really, if you're...
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