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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-06, 10:27 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,580
Posted By tak440c

Hmmm. My sights are a little lower then you guys....

Hmmm. My sights are a little lower then you guys. Id be happy to find an Itoh 10 speed. My inner child would thank me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-06, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 604,956
Posted By tak440c

Hello peoples, I just got this Centurion...

Hello peoples,
I just got this Centurion road bike for free. Its all hosed looking, but I thought Id try identify a year and model if possible.... Anyways. Its serial number says "IN13625" It...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-06, 09:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 696
Posted By tak440c

I ride my bike to and from University everyday. I...

I ride my bike to and from University everyday. I dont haveto deal with parking stickers, finding parking, commuting on clogged roads, and when Im on the bus, I get to nap. I dont know why anyone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-06, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,626
Posted By tak440c

Well Biked, Yeah. I have yet to pay more then 20...

Well Biked, Yeah. I have yet to pay more then 20 dollars for a 1980's Schwinn. Schwinn was mearly following a trend seen in just about all of US manufacturing at the time. Chrysler was rebadging...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-06, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,626
Posted By tak440c

Only to have his car all but forgotten cept in a...

Only to have his car all but forgotten cept in a cult 1980's time travel movie!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-06, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,626
Posted By tak440c

Oh the world wide search for profit! Heck John...

Oh the world wide search for profit! Heck John Deloreon made his car is Northern Ireland using Peugeot parts for the US market...:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-06, 10:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,626
Posted By tak440c

Schwinn by 1980 couldn't compete price-wise with...

Schwinn by 1980 couldn't compete price-wise with import bikes. They took low end mass produced models off shore. High end stuff stayed here in the US. Thats why you see a mix at that time. Both my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-06, 09:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,626
Posted By tak440c

I also own a 1982 Le tour. It is kind of a tank....

I also own a 1982 Le tour. It is kind of a tank. The number 1312 on your head badge denotes it was built on the 131st day of 1982. My Le tour is 0702. (70th day of 1982). My '88 Traveller is a much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-06, 09:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,289
Posted By tak440c

Got the tool today in the post. Fits perfectly!! ...

Got the tool today in the post. Fits perfectly!!

Thanks guys!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-06, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,346
Posted By tak440c

Thats pretty much on the nose what the bike looks...

Thats pretty much on the nose what the bike looks like. Cept no fuzzy grips..
:) Cool. Its a Le Tour..... :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-06, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,346
Posted By tak440c

thank for the link. Looks pretty close. Cept my...

thank for the link. Looks pretty close. Cept my bike is a 10 speed, and the rear triangel is not chromed like the bike in the pic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-06, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,289
Posted By tak440c

Coolio. Thats for the link. I ordered that...

Coolio. Thats for the link. I ordered that Malliard/Schwinn tool. Hope its the right one.. I bought the PArk FR1,4, and 5. None of them fit. too small. If this new one doesnt work. I may to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-06, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,289
Posted By tak440c

>giggle<

>giggle<
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-06, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,346
Posted By tak440c

Early '80s Schwinn model ID.

I bought a five dollar Schwinn 10 speed at the flea market today. Its date code indicated it was built in March, 1982 (0712). The bikes in O.K condition, alittle rusty, but not too bad. The colour is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-06, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,289
Posted By tak440c

1970's Schwinn VArsity freewsheel/cassette tool

Can anyone send me a URL, or a Park tool part # that will remove cassettes/freewheels from old Chicago Schwinn Varsitys/collegiates/etc?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-06, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 902
Posted By tak440c

That is very true. The Russians have the URAL,...

That is very true. The Russians have the URAL, which is a horribly copied R27 BMW. I like the Chinese copy alot more. Better materials, better craftmenship, and looks exactly like a real R27. What...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 902
Posted By tak440c

The English liked to take over regions of the...

The English liked to take over regions of the world, make it a country, establish a puppet government, then allow English companies to take thier tooling there and establish factories. (Sound...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-06, 09:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,737
Posted By tak440c

Are 1970's Motobecane mixte's and Peutgeot mixtes...

Are 1970's Motobecane mixte's and Peutgeot mixtes worth saving? These things weight a ton!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-06, 10:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,194
Posted By tak440c

blah. Santa cruz was hecka crappy today. 40mph...

blah. Santa cruz was hecka crappy today. 40mph winds, driving rain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-06, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,540
Posted By tak440c

Yes, I bought the propper old Schwinn S6 new...

Yes, I bought the propper old Schwinn S6 new replacement tire.. Cool Ill try that soapy water trick to get em to sit right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-06, 09:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,540
Posted By tak440c

Old schwinn tire installation

I bought a set of kenda tires for my old Collegiate. They dont seem to fit right. There are low spots where the tire seems to sit diffrently in the rim. Is there somekind of trick to installing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-05, 12:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By tak440c

I understand now. Its the bead size. Old Schwinns...

I understand now. Its the bead size. Old Schwinns use 597mm bead. Modern bikes use 559mm..... drats...

What is a "S6" rim. Can I put S7 tires on it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-05, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By tak440c

Old Schwinn Tires

I own a 1960 Schwinn Racer three speed that uses odd sized tires. Its time to replace them. I know I could get the new fitment tire for the bike... However Id like a little bit more width in the new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-05, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By tak440c

Whats the bike Church?

Whats the bike Church?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By tak440c

From Santa Cruz, Ca with a Royce Union question

Hello everyone.

Does anyone know approx. what years Royce Union bicycles were made in Holland? England? Germany?

I own a Royce Union beach cruiser/possibly balloon tire bike that proudly says...
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