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05-27-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

I'm excited to share that I recently passed 520...

I'm excited to share that I recently passed 520 miles on the saddle of my Panasonic mixte. It's riding smoother, faster, and higher than ever thanks to tightening the stem shifters and replacing the...
03-31-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Scenes from some nice NW and NE DC neighborhoods...

Scenes from some nice NW and NE DC neighborhoods I visited on Thursday. I've now put 113 miles on the bike.
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03-31-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Successful replacement of the old bent rear axle...

Successful replacement of the old bent rear axle with a new QR axle - this took a few tries and a washer to get the skewer clamping down properly. I also got the serial number identified as 5G04011,...
03-31-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Photos from my ride to and from Aspen Hill today....

Photos from my ride to and from Aspen Hill today.

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Warnings in...
03-31-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Just added a new rear QR axle and this thing...

Just added a new rear QR axle and this thing really flies now. I had an excellent commute and ride up to Aspen Hill today. It just needs bar end lights, a non-drive side dropout spacer, and a headset...
03-29-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Hello hello! Oh ha, nice! Thank you! I would love...

Hello hello! Oh ha, nice! Thank you! I would love to grab those parts. I will DM you. I am interested! Thanks so much.
03-29-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Had some more nice rides now with some commutes...

Had some more nice rides now with some commutes thrown in. Super comfortable, easy shifting, and faster than expected. The next orders of business are replacing the bent rear axle with a QR axle,...
03-25-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Now up to 35 miles on this steed and pretty...

Now up to 35 miles on this steed and pretty impressed with it. I did a bunch of work before taking it for some short (6-10 mile) test rides, including adjusting the seat, installing a bottle cage,...
03-17-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Thank you! I love the deep maroon color as well....

Thank you! I love the deep maroon color as well. I was thinking of mounting the rack to the seatpost bolt. I will just need to adjust the long brackets to stick out just far enough.

The other two...
03-16-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Nice, thanks for the tip! Will do. Tomorrow I...

Nice, thanks for the tip! Will do. Tomorrow I will do that and install a new front derailleur cable.
03-16-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Thank you! That's great. Indeed regarding the...

Thank you! That's great. Indeed regarding the tires - I've had to recently replace some old Paselas worn down to the woven threads. I'll definitely repack the BB, headset, and hubs, hopefully at some...
03-15-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,330
Posted By molleraj

Wine red 1985 Panasonic Sport LX mixte

Picked this up a few days back for $120, selling my Dahon EDP3 with broken spokes for $40 the day after. I wanted to get a replacement for my yellow Panasonic that's my size and that has alloy wheels...
03-15-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

Pics as promised! With some commutes in I've now...

Pics as promised! With some commutes in I've now put 764 miles on the bike.

From BWI:
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03-12-23, 12:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

Great news. Not only did I replace the crank and...

Great news. Not only did I replace the crank and bottom bracket (with a Sugino steel/alloy hybrid and a VP-BC73, respectively), but I've now ridden the P8 from BWI to Annapolis and on a metric...
02-07-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

Welp, some very bad news. I have a question about...

Welp, some very bad news. I have a question about replacing the cranks and bottom bracket on my P8. While overhauling the BB last night, I was only able to pull off the drive side crank. The non...
02-06-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

Just took my Fuji S10-S for a 10 mile ride today...

Just took my Fuji S10-S for a 10 mile ride today to deliver a package at the post office. Loving it but I need to adjust the seat a bit higher and get used to the ride. It feels a bit rougher than my...
02-06-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

500 miles later, I've reviewed my P8 for YouTube!...

500 miles later, I've reviewed my P8 for YouTube! I'm planning to overhaul the bottom bracket and wheel hubs as soon as possible.

https://youtu.be/durRms5rtuU
02-06-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

Thanks for confirming! I had read that from...

Thanks for confirming! I had read that from Sheldon Brown. I was fortunately able to clean out the old grease and debris. I think I may make a fixed cup removal tool from a large washer, several...
02-06-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

Thanks! I had no idea about the fork decals....

Thanks! I had no idea about the fork decals. Thanks for sharing your S10-S story as well!
02-05-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

I did some more testing today and this thing...

I did some more testing today and this thing feels great! I even spent an hour overhauling the bottom bracket with Lucas Red N Tacky grease which went pretty well, except for trying to remove the...
02-05-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By molleraj

Hmmm, somehow the head badge was knocked clean...

Hmmm, somehow the head badge was knocked clean off. No idea how that happened. I just see the rivets in the head tube.
02-05-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By molleraj

You are very welcome! I will have to look up...

You are very welcome! I will have to look up those tiger stripe transfers. Do you mean the decal with stripes near the bottom of the downtube?

I will look for a date on the back of the Weinmann...
02-05-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By molleraj

1984 Motobecane Jubilee Sport I found today

All it took was a 20 minute walk through the woods over some crunchy leaves and a log across the creek to get this beautiful, internally (inexternal, in Motobecane speak) lugged Columbus CrMo-framed...
01-02-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

Oh agreed! My Peugeot P8 has had a few issues but...

Oh agreed! My Peugeot P8 has had a few issues but the ride quality is the best I've ever experienced. Either the geometry, frame size, material, or lugless joining, or perhaps all those things, must...
01-01-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

Nice! That High Sierra also sounds like a fun...

Nice! That High Sierra also sounds like a fun project. Thanks for the link!
12-31-22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

Sweet! Thanks! I look forward to photos ;-)

Sweet! Thanks! I look forward to photos ;-)
12-31-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

Nice!! I'm currently riding a similar 1983...

Nice!! I'm currently riding a similar 1983 Peugeot P8 with flat bars that probably weighs 25-26 lbs (21" 1030 lugless frame, Wolber Super Competition alloy rims). It's really nice but has had a few...
12-31-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,151
Posted By molleraj

Nothing like strong smooth Fuji steel! $40 for...

Nothing like strong smooth Fuji steel! $40 for this beast this morning! My new year's present. 1978 Fuji S-10S.
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12-31-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

Thanks! I bet that would make a great tourer and...

Thanks! I bet that would make a great tourer and it's probably lighter than this one too.
12-31-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,344
Posted By molleraj

Newly acquired 1978ish Fuji S10-S road bike

This was a lucky pickup! Found it on FB Marketplace last night for $40 and seller agreed to deliver it locally. I'm guessing it's a '77 or '78 model by the 12 speeds, but S10-S designation. It has a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By molleraj

Good to know, thanks. I've pedaled it 62.6 miles...

Good to know, thanks. I've pedaled it 62.6 miles so far (a metric century) and it's both comfortable and handles well. I need to raise the seat a few more inches though and keep it that way - it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By molleraj

OK! I will check it tomorrow. I'm guessing this...

OK! I will check it tomorrow. I'm guessing this is a 1994 model based on the first digit of the serial number. I will see what date code is on the hub.
11-20-22, 03:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

My Atom freewheel looks almost exactly like this...

My Atom freewheel looks almost exactly like this one: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/u0IAAOSwT3NiYDCF/s-l1600.jpg
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11-20-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

Great to know, thanks! Yes I would appreciate...

Great to know, thanks! Yes I would appreciate help with servicing the freewheel. I plan to do it when it gets very cold (pretty soon). I should have taken a picture - it's an Atom 77 Compact...
11-20-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

Just did my longest ride yet on the Peugeot (50.6...

Just did my longest ride yet on the Peugeot (50.6 miles) and my second half century. With that ride I hit 2532 miles for the year and 267 miles for the Peugeot. I took advantage of a sunny cool day...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-22, 01:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By molleraj

Just checked the serial number and it's...

Just checked the serial number and it's SF4060135, which doesn't fit the DH/DA standard I found for 80s/90s Dahons. Perhaps T-Mar would know.

Examination of a 90s Dahon manual...
11-14-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 475
Posted By molleraj

Hmmm, interesting, thanks! I wonder if the LeTour...

Hmmm, interesting, thanks! I wonder if the LeTour Luxe is from 1980 or 1981? The Sprint white/yellow sounds more like 1984-1986.
11-13-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

As I said before, I'm really loving this Peugeot....

As I said before, I'm really loving this Peugeot. It's light, fast, and absorbs bumps so well. I have now put 210 miles on it. Here are a few photos from my trip to Tobytown, MD today.
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11-13-22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 475
Posted By molleraj

Nice! Do you think this is a Greenville LeTour? ...

Nice! Do you think this is a Greenville LeTour?

I plan to get a full set of decals from eBay or more likely VeloCals.

Thanks! I look forward to posting a ride report.
11-13-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 475
Posted By molleraj

Do you think $100 for this was a good deal? I...

Do you think $100 for this was a good deal? I guess bikes are pretty expensive in my area (the Maryland part of the DMV).

I think I will keep them. The saddle felt pretty good but I will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By molleraj

Wow! That looks like folding bike nirvana :-) ...

Wow! That looks like folding bike nirvana :-)


Amazing! How light indeed. Will do. Excited to see your chromoly ISO 305 folder! :-)
11-13-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 475
Posted By molleraj

1985 Schwinn LeTour

Just picked this up the other day for $100 after selling my (sadly too-tall) Raleigh Technium 400 for $75. I had a good chat with the owner and did a nice test ride. He installed the complex bullhorn...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By molleraj

Sweet! Another Dahon? Yes light and nimble,...

Sweet! Another Dahon? Yes light and nimble, absolutely. I was impressed it didn't come at the expense of ride quality for this bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By molleraj

Thanks! Can't wait to use it every day during the...

Thanks! Can't wait to use it every day during the week.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-22, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By molleraj

My first 3 speed Dahon

Hey all, I've had a couple folders now (Huffy Touriste that I sold, Dahon Speed D7 I still ride) but this is my first three speed Dahon. I got it for $85 as pictured and I was pleasantly surprised....
11-06-22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,133
Posted By molleraj

Yup! I thought you would ask and yes I could make...

Yup! I thought you would ask and yes I could make the carrier horizontal to the ground. I will see if I can find a picture later.
11-06-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,133
Posted By molleraj

For what it's worth, I had a Pletscher Modell C...

For what it's worth, I had a Pletscher Modell C on mine.
10-23-22, 08:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,369
Posted By molleraj

Thanks!

Thanks!
10-19-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

Yet another Maryland sunset pic taken tonight. ...

Yet another Maryland sunset pic taken tonight.

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Sunset from...
10-19-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,536
Posted By molleraj

I'm really enjoying this Peugeot even if it feels...

I'm really enjoying this Peugeot even if it feels a bit small for me. I probably need to raise the seat another inch or so, though it is already extended relatively high. It's now got 60 miles on it...
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