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03-18-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 372
Posted By beicster

This bike is just easier to pedal?

Do you have a bike (or bikes) that seems easier to pedal than others? I am not talking about faster. I have never been fast and I never tried to be fast (in fact, when I say I am slow, that is what I...
12-26-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,351
Posted By beicster

It isn’t vintage or classic but I got this a bit...

It isn’t vintage or classic but I got this a bit early this year since it was on sale right after Thanksgiving. Between work, weather and Christmas travel I don’t have many miles on it. I also...
12-25-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 902
Posted By beicster

That is some fine tone and picking.

That is some fine tone and picking.
12-24-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 902
Posted By beicster

Happy Holidays to all of you! I consider this my...

Happy Holidays to all of you! I consider this my "home" site on the internet.
12-04-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 456
Posted By beicster

I was way too broke to afford one, but I lusted...

I was way too broke to afford one, but I lusted hard after one of those forks back in the 90's.
11-25-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By beicster

Sold!

Sold!
11-25-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By beicster

2 Cardiff B17 clones. $70 shipped CONUS

I don’t need these anymore after selling a couple of bikes. The price is for both. The leather is thicker than B-17’s and they are not built as nicely. One black. One Honey.

...
11-21-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By beicster

Sold.

Sold.
11-20-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,333
Posted By beicster

I bought a set of those for my Voyageur. They...

I bought a set of those for my Voyageur. They fit on 700cX38. I wouldn't want to try them on a wider tire, though.
11-20-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By beicster

Pending.

Pending.
11-20-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By beicster

Brooks Cambium C-17 $60 shipped CONUS

I bought this and rode it less than 100 miles. I was hoping it would feel like a waterproof B-17. It did not work out that way for me.

$60 shipped in US.
...
11-15-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By beicster

Sold off site.

Sold off site.
10-25-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By beicster

My 84 Paramount Touring is listed in the...

My 84 Paramount Touring is listed in the classifieds here. 63.5 CM. I am asking $350.
10-19-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,005
Posted By beicster

I am not sure how good the dropouts will be for a...

I am not sure how good the dropouts will be for a single speed. I have seen a few horizontal drop outs on MTB's of that period and they often have an extra bit of metal between the opening and the...
10-18-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,118,420
Posted By beicster

If you have any updated shots with the copper...

If you have any updated shots with the copper fenders, I would like to see them.
10-09-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By beicster

My doc and I have a great relationship. We tell...

My doc and I have a great relationship. We tell each other jokes and that kind of thing. He said when he saw it, he thought, "Sh*t, I bet he is going to ask me about this and I have no idea what...
10-07-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By beicster

Bump and price drop to $350.

Bump and price drop to $350.
10-03-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 769
Posted By beicster

I sincerely hope you are right and I am wrong.

I sincerely hope you are right and I am wrong.
10-03-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,234
Posted By beicster

Man, that is nice. I would love to find one of...

Man, that is nice. I would love to find one of those.
10-03-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 769
Posted By beicster

He must be logged in or it would not be posting...

He must be logged in or it would not be posting from his account. This feels kinda scammy to me as he is demanding that someone call him.
10-01-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By beicster

Cam type hip impingement

The medical lab I use posts the results online and I see them before my doctor appointment. My latest round of X-rays showed a cam type hip impingement. It is largely asymptomatic (X-rays were for...
09-23-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 667
Posted By beicster

Mercian allows you to pick the geometry. My KOM...

Mercian allows you to pick the geometry. My KOM is definitely a sport tourer. But, you can get it in a more traditional touring geometry. As far as I can tell from obsessing over the Mercian...
09-11-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By beicster

That is a great color!

That is a great color!
09-08-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 941
Posted By beicster

I used a set of these to convert my Schwinn...

I used a set of these to convert my Schwinn Voyageur to 700c. They worked great.
09-01-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 189,142
Posted By beicster

This is my favorite thread. I am happy to...

This is my favorite thread. I am happy to contribute to it. Fortunately, the cantilever brake issue was laid to rest earlier so I can add my Mercian to it. It is a King of the Mountain model with...
08-30-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 503,143
Posted By beicster

Wow!That is beautiful. Tell us more about it.

Wow!That is beautiful. Tell us more about it.
08-28-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By beicster

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08-28-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By beicster

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08-28-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By beicster

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08-28-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By beicster

1984 Waterford Paramount Touring 63.5cm for sale

Now that I have my Mercian, this 1984 Paramount Touring has become redundant. It is a great riding bike and I have put my share of miles on it. It has paint chips here and there and the decals have a...
08-27-23, 06:36 PM
08-27-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By beicster

Got your PM. Will send my PayPal info Pending

Got your PM. Will send my PayPal info

Pending
08-27-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By beicster

Two Black wall GravelKing Slicks 700x28 $50 shipped continental US

I tried these tires for about 50 miles. They are great tires but at the end of the day, I wanted something wider so I went back to my 32’s. Folding bead.

Selling as a set $50 shipped continental...
08-19-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,167
Posted By beicster

I was sorely tempted to get one of those. How do...

I was sorely tempted to get one of those. How do you like it?
08-19-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,167
Posted By beicster

My 1991 Mercian King of Mercia. Really digging...

My 1991 Mercian King of Mercia. Really digging this bike.
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08-18-23, 05:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,473
Posted By beicster

I went and checked the catalog. Schwinn calls it...

I went and checked the catalog. Schwinn calls it "British Green" in the 1985 catalog and "British Pine" in the 1986 catalog. So, I was partially right. And, to bring it back to the excellent...
08-17-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,473
Posted By beicster

British racing green is 1985. 1986 was Pine...

British racing green is 1985. 1986 was Pine Green. Both great greens.
08-15-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,473
Posted By beicster

If you need a touring bike and this is your size,...

If you need a touring bike and this is your size, you can’t go wrong with a Tenax Voyageur. Most folks have been successful converting to 700c using cantilevers brakes if that is causing you doubt....
08-10-23, 05:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,875
Posted By beicster

If the adjustable race and the washer are steel,...

If the adjustable race and the washer are steel, I’d be tempted to find a machine shop with a surface grinder that has a magnetized surface plate. They could take the teeth off and a few millimeters...
08-07-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,494
Posted By beicster

I have been thinking about selling my 63.5cm...

I have been thinking about selling my 63.5cm Paramount touring. You can transfer your parts to an actual paramount. 😁
08-06-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,018
Posted By beicster

what derailleur are you running to get to 36?

what derailleur are you running to get to 36?
07-28-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,208
Posted By beicster

That Voyageur is an 86 (I think). Mine is an 85...

That Voyageur is an 86 (I think). Mine is an 85 and looks very similar. I can’t say abou the 86 but the 85 definitely has the weird shifter bosses. With a little time invested, you can make it work.
07-25-23, 04:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,004
Posted By beicster

You can purchase a copy of the original build...

You can purchase a copy of the original build sheet from the Mercian website. They only go back so far but I think the cut off is early 70’s.
07-15-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 970
Posted By beicster

I’ll post my new to me Mercian. It has...

I’ll post my new to me Mercian. It has cantilevers but is definitely on the sporty side.
07-11-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,187
Posted By beicster

I voted for everything, including the barber...

I voted for everything, including the barber pole. If you aren't going with that, then all blue. Mercian recommends against chroming these days and I have not seen many chromed lugs on Mercians. ...
07-09-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 38,501
Posted By beicster

. Nice! Mine is sport touring as well.

. Nice! Mine is sport touring as well.
07-09-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 38,501
Posted By beicster

I built this 91 King of Mercia over the last few...

I built this 91 King of Mercia over the last few days. I took it out for a ten miler this morning and it has a great ride. I can’t wait to get more time on it....
07-06-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 38,501
Posted By beicster

I just hit my first snag. I expected the seat...

I just hit my first snag. I expected the seat post to be 27.2 but it is not. 531 Super Tourist is thicker. The 26.4 post on my straight gauge Super Course is too small. That leaves 26,6, 26.8 or...
07-06-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 38,501
Posted By beicster

This is the original build sheet. It may as well...

This is the original build sheet. It may as well have been built for me. This is exactly what I was looking for. A touring bike with sport touring geometry. I know it has clearance for 700X35's...
07-06-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 38,501
Posted By beicster

My 55th birthday was last month. I was looking at...

My 55th birthday was last month. I was looking at the Mercian Cycles website and pondering the purchase of a King of Mercia for my 60th birthday. As I was building it in my head, I decided to check...
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