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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-21, 04:14 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 24,115
Posted By metabike

Thank you very much for the replies. Now knowing...

Thank you very much for the replies. Now knowing that it is a Saber I am going to pass on trying to get it; a 77-degree ST angle might make fitting it a challenge for an old guy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 24,115
Posted By metabike

Hello, Looking for help identifying the...

Hello,
Looking for help identifying the Litespeed model of the frame shown in photo. Looking at old catalogs it looks like a Tachyon tri-bike, but this frame takes 700c wheels vs 650's that are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,148,297
Posted By metabike

Sorry all for the posting; I did not realize that...

Sorry all for the posting; I did not realize that it had damage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-14, 04:44 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By metabike

I honestly was expecting some homemade yard work...

I honestly was expecting some homemade yard work contraption when I saw the description:

Bike Rake
Bike rake for car. Brand new 50.00 firm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-14, 04:40 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,148,297
Posted By metabike

Old Panasonic w/bar end shifters: Hand-Made...

Old Panasonic w/bar end shifters: Hand-Made Panasonic Touring Deluxe Bicycle, Excellent Condition (http://rapidcity.craigslist.org/bik/4537255008.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-14, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,489
Posted By metabike

I can understand your perspective since cycling...

I can understand your perspective since cycling is probably no big thing in the Netherlands. When you're in South Dakota, USA in January riding along and see another cyclist, it's like Little Darwin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-14, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By metabike

Might want to have some rubber gloves when you...

Might want to have some rubber gloves when you take a test ride on this one:

DIAMONDBACK STEILACOOM CCX - $700 (Summerset)Cross bike

56in frame ( medium )
Some light scratches from bike rack...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-21-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By metabike

Need Perspective on Knee Injury

In 2000 I had a torn meniscus repaired on one of my knees. After a good-paced (for me anyway) early spring ride 6 weeks ago, the knee was hurting like a sum*****. An MRI confirmed that I tore it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,478
Posted By metabike

C&V Components on Modern Bikes

Modern components on classic frames is one thing (even I have done that), but how about C&V components on modern rides? I admit that MA-40's aren't that C&V, and the Clements are the recently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 01:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,148,297
Posted By metabike

Schwinn 754.... Schwinn PARAMOUNT Road 57cm....

Schwinn 754....

Schwinn PARAMOUNT Road 57cm. (http://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/bik/4437125531.html)

Schwinn PARAMOUNT Road 57cm. - $250 (Sioux Falls) ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-14, 04:03 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By metabike

Check out the spec sheet: Holy smokes, did anyone...

Check out the spec sheet: Holy smokes, did anyone else realize that you're supposed to replace your BB every year? And of course, we all are aware of the HUGE difference that a one-tooth larger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,045
Posted By metabike

I can't say for certain in its last year, but in...

I can't say for certain in its last year, but in 1986 Victory was second from bottom (Triomphe was lowest rung) (I had a Cannondale with full Victory group as if that matters). Design & performance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-14, 03:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,045
Posted By metabike

RD is the last version of Victory; think they...

RD is the last version of Victory; think they called it Victory S3.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By metabike

Tire/rim compatibility is dependent on INNER rim...

Tire/rim compatibility is dependent on INNER rim width - see Sheldon Brown's handy chart: http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html. The chart is conservative and I have "cheated" on sizing w/o major...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-13, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,308
Posted By metabike

The Specialized has better shifters/derailleurs...

The Specialized has better shifters/derailleurs and is 9-speed (which will better help you find the "sweet spot" gear). That being said, for what you want to do with it, I'd go with the one that...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-28-13, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By metabike

Thanks for the tips sir, and thank you for the...

Thanks for the tips sir, and thank you for the good wishes for the missus. We were there in November and the Clinic is indeed an amazing place. What we found most interesting is how the world's top...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-25-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By metabike

Rochester MN Question

The wife has to go to Mayo next month and I was looking for suggestions on unique/local color type places to eat. She's got a full slate of appointments and we'll be leaving on a Saturday, any fun...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
12-02-13, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,744
Posted By metabike

Western SD resident here with some words of...

Western SD resident here with some words of advice: the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is August 4-10, 2014. if you come anywhere near this part of the world, the lodging rates will be jacked up...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-01-13, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,393
Posted By metabike

DISCLAIMER: completely useless post that offers...

DISCLAIMER: completely useless post that offers no meaningful information you were seeking, but I just wanted to vent. Definitely looks like she was rode hard and put up wet (how can someone who's...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-01-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,178
Posted By metabike

See this:...

See this: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=132013&start=0

If you're looking for something to work on and learn, it looks like a decent frame and $100 for two of 'em looks like a...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,901
Posted By metabike

Thank you all for your comments, there is...

Thank you all for your comments, there is something to take away from each one.
Forum: Commuting
03-01-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,901
Posted By metabike

CF Fork & Commuting?

I've fallen for this bike, http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/liberty_cxd.htm, mostly due to the rack mounts & discs. The one thing that's keeping me from actually ordering one is the CF...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-13, 05:28 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By metabike

Univega Rover - $200 ...

Univega Rover - $200 http://images.craigslist.org/thumb/3G33Ld3J85L15K55Med2j2846fe9b84c51d82.jpg ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-13, 05:23 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 23,001
Posted By metabike

or...meh - been there done that; that's why God...

or...meh - been there done that; that's why God invented Lycra.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-22-13, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 750
Posted By metabike

Not for those who come from a motorcycle...

Not for those who come from a motorcycle background!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 50,883
Posted By metabike

"In Harms Way" by Doug Stanton. Recounting of...

"In Harms Way" by Doug Stanton. Recounting of the sinking, shipwreck & rescue of the men of the USS Indianapolis (last ship sunk in WW II). I am not one to fawn over anything but this is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-13, 06:09 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By metabike

At first I thought this price was a mistake, then...

At first I thought this price was a mistake, then I saw that they are listing as "NEW" a mismatched, crashed/scratched/gouged, set of brifters so maybe they are serious: ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-09-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By metabike

Trek Questions

Trek 1220: is this a fair price for something to throw fenders on and use as a commuter? http://rapidcity.craigslist.org/bik/3575685117.html

Trek 2000: collectable? Pricing appropriate? ...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,811
Posted By metabike

Couple of days of 40's and all the snow/ice is...

Couple of days of 40's and all the snow/ice is gone (typical up & down weather for this part of the world). It felt sooooooooo good to leave the studded tire mountain bike beast at home and be back...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-13, 06:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
Posted By metabike

Don't get me wrong BiketoFeel and labrat (nice to...

Don't get me wrong BiketoFeel and labrat (nice to see a fellow SD rider on BF by the way): after 33 years of cycling in all its varied forms and sometimes attendant abuses, the truly deep rewards I...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-13, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
Posted By metabike

Secret Benefit of Commuting?

Thursday morning it was 5 degrees with a nice north wind of 23 (gusting to 32) with a few inches of fresh snow fallen overnight (with the attendant drifts and the attendant 6 times for me to almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-13, 05:07 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By metabike

Grandmaster of understatement:...

Grandmaster of understatement: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Motobecane-Grand-Touring-/150989187621?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item2327a82a25
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-13, 05:23 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 19,618
Posted By metabike

'99 Litespeed Natchez

'99 Litespeed Natchez
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-26-13, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By metabike

Custom DeBoer?

Anyone have any background on DeBoer frames?

http://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/bik/3570579154.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-20-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,576
Posted By metabike

This forum is focused on older stuff so I don't...

This forum is focused on older stuff so I don't know how much pricing insight you'll get; maybe the SS/Fixie forum would be a better venue. Of course, my curiosity forces me to ask, how did the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-13, 04:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,648
Posted By metabike

1986, first set of clipless (white Look) pedals...

1986, first set of clipless (white Look) pedals just installed on my C-dale: "Wonder how hard you can pull up on them without pulling out?" Wheelie followed by me on my back on the driveway, feet...
Forum: Commuting
01-14-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,811
Posted By metabike

A couple of firsts for me this morning: ...

A couple of firsts for me this morning:

First ride ever in single digits (4 degrees, no wind thank goodness but I ended up overdressing).
First ride ever on studded tires (studded mountain bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-13, 07:19 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,148,297
Posted By metabike

I am not a Trek devotee so I don't know if these...

I am not a Trek devotee so I don't know if these early aluminum models are collectable or not, but the Dura-Ace group might have a broader appeal:

http://sd.craigslist.org/bik/3530302926.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-13, 09:43 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 50,883
Posted By metabike

Good book, but sad.

Good book, but sad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 160,145
Posted By metabike

My hot rod Samurai after finally finishing...

My hot rod Samurai after finally finishing changing over to a CF fork - bottom of the BB #'s are S8P, seat tube #'s AS717509.
290911290912
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-27-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,775
Posted By metabike

1990? ...

1990?
http://forums.mtbr.com/attachments/vintage-retro-classic/570919d1285563193-specialized-rock-hopper-1990-rockhopper-sport.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-24-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,452
Posted By metabike

You are correct on the Deore DX era, the STI...

You are correct on the Deore DX era, the STI probably is 1991. My guess is that the frame is a re-badged Sakae. Here are a couple of links to photos of similar models:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-12, 08:17 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,649,923
Posted By metabike

There must be some story behind this. The...

There must be some story behind this. The quality of the welds (visible in the photos) is pretty poor, but what's interesting is why someone would hang fairly decent components on a POS frame. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 983
Posted By metabike

Sounds like you tried to fit a JIS crown race...

Sounds like you tried to fit a JIS crown race (27.0mm diameter) to an ISO crown (26.4mm). My advice is find the appropriate ISO race.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
12-15-12, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Posted By metabike

My favorite starting point is the Mystic...

My favorite starting point is the Mystic Trailhead and then heading towards Deadwood. No matter which segment I ride, I always like to tackle the climbs first and then bomb the downgrade on the way...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
12-15-12, 05:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,355
Posted By metabike

Yes, Old Hill City Rd. & the train run very close...

Yes, Old Hill City Rd. & the train run very close to each other. By the way, the NPS is (or was, I don't know the exact status) studying the feasibility of a trail link between the Mickelson & Mt....
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-12, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,194
Posted By metabike

Xootr Crossrack & plain jane backpacks

I'm interested in hearing about user's experiences with mounting a run-of-the-mill backpack to a Xootr Crossrack. I would also appreciate insights as to how to bag attaches to the rack (pictures are...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By metabike

Xootr Crossrack + Backpack

I'm interested in hearing about user's experiences with mounting a regular backpack to a Xootr Crossrack. I would also appreciate insights as to how to bag attaches to the rack (pictures are always...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,917
Posted By metabike

With all due respect sir, I am a traffic engineer...

With all due respect sir, I am a traffic engineer who has prepared studies such as this and in the course of my career have probably reviewed 10,000+ crash reports. Based on my 24 years of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 37,379
Posted By metabike

My Litespeed Natchez - it may have been their...

My Litespeed Natchez - it may have been their entry-level road model, but it is still tied for 1st place on the list of favorite bikes I have owned:
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