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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-06, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 583,164
Posted By justmeagain

Sometimes you just get lucky. I found this for...

Sometimes you just get lucky. I found this for $6.99 plus sales tax at my local goodwill. It now resides in my garage.

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/meganandrusty/trek%20520/
Forum: Touring
10-12-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 797
Posted By justmeagain

Leave from my door in St. Paul and circle Lake...

Leave from my door in St. Paul and circle Lake Superior. About 1400 miles. Someday, but I want at least a month to do this so I have plenty of time to stop and look around. Going light it could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By justmeagain

I have a Cannondale catalog from around 1980,...

I have a Cannondale catalog from around 1980, before they made bikes. Back then it was panniers, tents, backpacks, .....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-06, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,030
Posted By justmeagain

I love to dumpster dive - actually I'm more of a...

I love to dumpster dive - actually I'm more of a goodwill fan myself. Great fun to be had.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-06, 03:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By justmeagain

need source for longer length toe straps

Does anybody know of a source of longer length leather toe straps? Maybe I have the world's fattest feet, 11D, but I can just barely get the end through the buckle. I prefer to have the toe clips a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-30-06, 08:56 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,745
Posted By justmeagain

I just ride for fun and don't concern myself with...

I just ride for fun and don't concern myself with all the rest of the details. There just isn't enough time in the day to worry about such nonsense.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-06, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By justmeagain

The ad is great, it makes me want to buy it just...

The ad is great, it makes me want to buy it just for a laugh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-06, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 954
Posted By justmeagain

I don't know if it was post 1982, the frame was...

I don't know if it was post 1982, the frame was made in Japan and it was on the heavy side, but I didn't see a sticker indicating materials.

I'm certain there was more than $10 in parts, but my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-06, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 954
Posted By justmeagain

$9.99 Schwinn LeTour, couldn't pull the trigger

I'm just back from my local thrift store and they had a Schwinn LeTour for sale for $9.99 in my size. The bike was beat up and needed a bunch of work and I just don't have the time to mess with it...
Forum: Touring
09-25-06, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,070
Posted By justmeagain

I've not toured on one, just got my first 3 speed...

I've not toured on one, just got my first 3 speed this summer. The idea has gone through my mind, I may try a short overnight and go from there. I can't imagine why it wouldn't be fine, just a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-06, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By justmeagain

Here are several options from Campmor. I'm...

Here are several options from Campmor. I'm really cheap when it comes to rainwear, I just can't get myself to spend more than $50 on a rain jacket.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-06, 08:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,614
Posted By justmeagain

"If you see a bike that looks decent, and it is...

"If you see a bike that looks decent, and it is for cheap, buy it and sort out whether it is a keeper later on. Otherwise, you will regret passing it up."

You got that right! The Trek that I let...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-06, 06:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,614
Posted By justmeagain

Thanks for all the tips, these are all quite...

Thanks for all the tips, these are all quite useful. The Craigslist bike is too large for me. My Trek 412 is a 24 inch frame and I would not want to go any larger than that.

How does one tell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-06, 12:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,614
Posted By justmeagain

Vintage bicycle buying for dummies

I've been looking around for a vintage 10 speed bike to add to my very meager collection of bikes. I do not know a great deal about brands, frames and components and need to compile a mental...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-06, 07:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,959
Posted By justmeagain

Unfortunately I'll be missing the events for this...

Unfortunately I'll be missing the events for this weekend. The kids have soccer Saturday and on Sunday I need to go see my mom as it's her birthday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-06, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,959
Posted By justmeagain

I found a 1969 Raleigh 3 speed this summer...

I found a 1969 Raleigh 3 speed this summer specifically to ride on next spring's 3 speed tour which you referenced in your post. I love the ride, compared to my Trek 412 the ride is incredibly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-06, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 678
Posted By justmeagain

Lucky bugger!

Lucky bugger!
Forum: Touring
09-08-06, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,975
Posted By justmeagain

There is a good write-up on this subjet here,...

There is a good write-up on this subjet here, scoll down a bit.
The company used to make very nice clothing.
http://www.sequel.tm/information/maintaining_gear.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,099
Posted By justmeagain

I'd take either bike. I'm just dying to find...

I'd take either bike. I'm just dying to find something in my size. I found a very nice looking Peugot in excellent condition this week but the frame was too small. I don't have the room in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-06, 09:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,656
Posted By justmeagain

Did the Pinto explode on impact?

Did the Pinto explode on impact?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-06, 08:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,441
Posted By justmeagain

I lost 34 pounds from fall-spring, not...

I lost 34 pounds from fall-spring, not necessarily due to cyling, and my pants size dropped from a 34 to a 30. Finding size 30-waist pants is rather hard; I actually paid retail for one pair in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-06, 08:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,308
Posted By justmeagain

"I'm a sucker for the green silkscreened...

"I'm a sucker for the green silkscreened long-neck bottles."

Back in college, more years ago than I care to think about, I used to drink Rolling Rock for the same reason.
Forum: Touring
08-22-06, 12:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,229
Posted By justmeagain

"I've had trouble with my Sigg bottles. They...

"I've had trouble with my Sigg bottles. They started to leak and the outside coating started peeling off!"

I've not had any of these problems to date. After some time the nice shiny exterior gets...
Forum: Touring
08-21-06, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 574
Posted By justmeagain

I bought toe clip leathers from him this spring. ...

I bought toe clip leathers from him this spring. Chris is just getting his business started and at times seems to have had some issues with products being delayed from suppliers for various reasons....
Forum: Touring
08-21-06, 08:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,229
Posted By justmeagain

I've been using Sigg waterbottles for several...

I've been using Sigg waterbottles for several years and I like them a great deal. I've bought all of mine via these two ebay stores;...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-06, 01:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,464
Posted By justmeagain

In business the 80/20 rule is usually right on...

In business the 80/20 rule is usually right on the money.
80% of sales come from 20% of your items.
80% of your profits come from 20% of your items.
80% of your problems come from 20% of your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-06, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,378
Posted By justmeagain

I have not replaced the batteries and am planning...

I have not replaced the batteries and am planning on giving that a try. But, if batteries were running low why would it work perfectly at times and not others? They bike is stored in my garage in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-06, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,378
Posted By justmeagain

cateye enduro 8 computer problems

I have a cateye enduro 8 on my bike, which I love; it has exactly the features I want and use, no more and no less. Here's the "but," I'm on my second computer and, like the first, it is starting to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-06, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By justmeagain

Thanks everybody, I'll give this a shot over the...

Thanks everybody, I'll give this a shot over the weekend. Looks simple enough that even I can handle it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By justmeagain

Raleigh 3 speed adjustments

I just bought a 1969 Raleigh 3 speed and the gears slip a bit while riding. I'll be riding fine and then the bike "shifts" into first gear by itself and eventually "shifts" back. I have no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-06, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 915
Posted By justmeagain

I just bought a 1969 Raleigh 3-speed specifically...

I just bought a 1969 Raleigh 3-speed specifically to ride in this event next spring. I can't wait. I'll make a pair of knickers over the winter and I'll be set.
Forum: Touring
07-10-06, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By justmeagain

If you are looking for a one-stove-does-all I...

If you are looking for a one-stove-does-all I would go with an Optimus Nova. I'd skip the two burner approach, if you need two burners, bring two stoves. That way if one goes down you have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-06, 08:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,466
Posted By justmeagain

Minoura makes several options designed to clamp...

Minoura makes several options designed to clamp onto various parts of your bike.
http://www.minoura.jp/index-et.html

Scroll down to the section called bottle cage holder. I have the bh95n and I...
Forum: Touring
06-22-06, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 642
Posted By justmeagain

I'd definately go with wool clothing vs....

I'd definately go with wool clothing vs. synthetics and I'd perhaps skip the jersey look for some plain wool t-shirts just so you don't look odd for going out at night, that sort of thing. Wool will...
Forum: Touring
06-22-06, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By justmeagain

I've heard good things about the Icebreaker brand...

I've heard good things about the Icebreaker brand made in New Zealand, although I don't know if they make bike jerseys. I bike in various merino wool layers throughout the seasons and I think it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-06, 08:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,417
Posted By justmeagain

My one and only bike to date is a 1980 Trek 412. ...

My one and only bike to date is a 1980 Trek 412. This was the low end of their line back in 1980. It cost me $299 plus sales tax which was a ton of money to me at the time, I was 17. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-06, 12:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,937
Posted By justmeagain

Has anybody seen these? ...

Has anybody seen these? http://www.velo-orange.com/elsebarco.html

This is not tape, but solid leather. I've thought about trying this versus cotton tape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-06, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By justmeagain

How was the ride?

How was the ride?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-06, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,121
Posted By justmeagain

Try this guy. http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/ ...

Try this guy. http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/
I think he's working on something similar to what you are looking for.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-06, 07:27 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,589
Posted By justmeagain

Two years ago I shelled out the cash for a Brooks...

Two years ago I shelled out the cash for a Brooks saddle and never looked back. I don't remember the model, but it has springs under the seat. My butt has never been happier while riding. I didn't...
Forum: Touring
05-24-06, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By justmeagain

Thanks for the information. I have narrow tires,...

Thanks for the information. I have narrow tires, 1 1/4 inch (old bike). I had been living a lie hoping the trail's surface would work, but I don't think I am going to try. I've ridden to Pine City...
Forum: Touring
05-23-06, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By justmeagain

Gandy Dancer Trail in Wisconsin - Anybody gone?

I'm new here so forgive me if this has been covered before. I'm planning a two day tour from St. Paul to Superior in June and am considering riding the Gandy Dancer trail from St. Croix Falls to...
Forum: Touring
05-22-06, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,986
Posted By justmeagain

Just me $0.02. The tent referenced on ebay would...

Just me $0.02. The tent referenced on ebay would be a real adventure in a heavy rain storm. I would not give up an Eureka for that one. It may well be lighter, but I doubt it's made well. If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-06, 09:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,676
Posted By justmeagain

A 1980 Trek 412. The only bike I own, the only...

A 1980 Trek 412. The only bike I own, the only bike I've ever owned outside of when I was a kid. Now I really want an English 3 speed.
Forum: Touring
05-18-06, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,363
Posted By justmeagain

I have a pair of Cannondale Overland panniers...

I have a pair of Cannondale Overland panniers from the mid 1980's and I like them a great deal. They look like this. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-06, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By justmeagain

Thanks so much, I will do so. Enjoy the ride.

Thanks so much, I will do so. Enjoy the ride.
Forum: Touring
05-17-06, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 848
Posted By justmeagain

If you can get your hand on this book, I highly...

If you can get your hand on this book, I highly recommend it. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&isbn=0934802890&itm=29

The author generally writes about canoeing so...
Forum: Touring
05-17-06, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,899
Posted By justmeagain

If you camp in areas with lots of trees, you...

If you camp in areas with lots of trees, you might like one of these. Lots of room underneath. They are very light and the quality is top shelf.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By justmeagain

Thanks for the bike shop link. I just recently...

Thanks for the bike shop link. I just recently found this site so I am quite new here. I was also thinking of Hiawatha Cycles as a possibility. I had no idea that 3 speeds were such a hit in this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-06, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By justmeagain

I learned of the ride over Easter and it looks...

I learned of the ride over Easter and it looks like a great time indeed. I'm out of town this weekend, but hope to try it next year. First I need to secure a bike, but at least I have a year to...
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