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02-05-18, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,810
Posted By screaminDOHC

Wow, looks nearly identical....so then worthy of...

Wow, looks nearly identical....so then worthy of bringing back to life then I presume?
02-05-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,810
Posted By screaminDOHC

Zeus ID please

Any info? I know that the drivetrain isn't stock, I'm just concerned with the frameset. Any idea as to year, model, frame material?
05-21-17, 08:35 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 18,079
Posted By screaminDOHC

My vote is for the Aluminum Schwinns (I have an...

My vote is for the Aluminum Schwinns (I have an '89 974). Ridiculously stiff, great handling....
07-23-16, 02:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Posted By screaminDOHC

I don't see it on the headtube. Where would I...

I don't see it on the headtube. Where would I find it?
07-23-16, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Posted By screaminDOHC

Out of my comfort zone...Stingrays....

I picked up 2 stingrays for $70. Not sure if I got a fair deal or not. One is a (year unknown, anyone??) purple boys single speed stingray deluxe. The second is a bicentennial 5 speed (with...
02-09-16, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By screaminDOHC

Like this? Vintage Shimano Dura Ace 7400 7 Speed...

Like this? Vintage Shimano Dura Ace 7400 7 Speed Double Group Gruppo Build Kit Hubs Headset | eBay...
02-09-16, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By screaminDOHC

Update: The Shimano Sora shifters didn't work...

Update: The Shimano Sora shifters didn't work well with the Suntour Derailleur. Swapped to a modern rear wheel, 8 speed cassette, 8 speed chain, and Tiagra RD and the result is beautiful....Clicks...
01-27-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By screaminDOHC

Now if only I could find a proper 26.6mm...

Now if only I could find a proper 26.6mm seatpost.....
01-26-16, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By screaminDOHC

MAJOR thanks T-Mar! I've been trying to ID that...

MAJOR thanks T-Mar! I've been trying to ID that frame for YEARS. That is the exact same frame.....Much thanks!!
01-26-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By screaminDOHC

WOW! ANy scans of that????

WOW! ANy scans of that????
01-25-16, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By screaminDOHC

Thanks....I noticed that as well. My downtube...

Thanks....I noticed that as well. My downtube bosses are the same as yours. I put the cable stop on and just torqued it down. No rotation of it yet. Once I get it tuned up and get a few miles on...
01-25-16, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 958,055
Posted By screaminDOHC

When the wife works and I want to ride this is...

When the wife works and I want to ride this is what I must do (yes, that's 3 kids...1 2 year old, and 10 month old twins)...
01-25-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By screaminDOHC

Winter Project - 198(?) Cilo.....

I've been kicking this thing around in my basement for a few years...bought it for my wife to ride (hence the pink bar tape), but she hated downtube shifters. Having the winter blues, I decided to...
06-24-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,746
Posted By screaminDOHC

UPDATE!! Well it's been a while since I've...

UPDATE!!

Well it's been a while since I've updated this post...


I gave up messing with the SRAM/Shimano interchangability issue, and just got a cheap XT RD.


Parts list:
04-12-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,746
Posted By screaminDOHC

Thanks! I had her sit on it (she's currently...

Thanks! I had her sit on it (she's currently pregnant) and the current geometry seemed to work (this will be an addition to her fleet which currently consists of a Trek Tri Bike, Trek 2.3 Road bike,...
04-11-13, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,746
Posted By screaminDOHC

Update for tonite. Drop bars, shifters mounted...

Update for tonite. Drop bars, shifters mounted for fun, 105 octalink installed. I have a better wheel set, junk wheels are just to see how it looks.
...
04-11-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,746
Posted By screaminDOHC

I'm gonna try it anyway and see what happens lol....

I'm gonna try it anyway and see what happens lol.

I have a matching set of 9 speed Tiagra shifters, I'd rather use them if at all possible. If it *won't* work with the SRAM RD I have two options:...
04-11-13, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,746
Posted By screaminDOHC

We shall see. They "say" that they are not...

We shall see. They "say" that they are not compatible, but I don't quite comprehend how that is really possible.

Theoretically, the derailleur is a big spring, it *shouldn't* care what brand of...
04-11-13, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,718,746
Posted By screaminDOHC

Here is my latest project. Building a gravel...

Here is my latest project. Building a gravel grinder/commuter/baby trailer hauler for my wife.

1996(?) Raleigh M-30
Frame is in pristine condition...
12-06-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,546
Posted By screaminDOHC

Sprint may be the right model...but curious as to...

Sprint may be the right model...but curious as to the year, and what the tubeset is made from...
12-06-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,546
Posted By screaminDOHC

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/msrugis/DSC0...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/msrugis/DSC01264.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/msrugis/DSC01261.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/msrugis/DSC01258.jpg...
12-06-12, 08:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,546
Posted By screaminDOHC

Please help ID this frame - late 1980's Colnago

I'm posting for a co-worker here....
This is his old Colnago...It's been re-painted. All components appear to be original with exception of the cassette, chainrings and stem (He has the original...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 10:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 792
Posted By screaminDOHC

That is very perceptive. She has the ability,...

That is very perceptive. She has the ability, but I think she uses the serious granny gear as a crutch. That being said, I have the issue with it. She has no problem (obviously).

12-26 cassette...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 792
Posted By screaminDOHC

Agreed, I think the 12-23 would be good here...

Agreed, I think the 12-23 would be good here where it's pretty flat.

By 'Better' I meant this: Upon entering a hill, she immediately gears down all the way to small ring and granny gear which in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 792
Posted By screaminDOHC

That's an extension cord ;-) Good call,...

That's an extension cord ;-)

Good call, maybe I'll swap cassettes from the Giant, might make it more tolerable.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 09:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 792
Posted By screaminDOHC

Loaded question. She uses the 30 because it's...

Loaded question. She uses the 30 because it's there. Same with the 26. I figure, she won't have an option now ;-) She'll have to learn to climb better, right?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 08:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 792
Posted By screaminDOHC

Let me re-phrase that. We live in Michigan (no...

Let me re-phrase that. We live in Michigan (no mountains).

Won't flip it, will be replacing it with a shorter stem (lower rise).
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 792
Posted By screaminDOHC

Built a new Road bike for my wife. Gearing question.....

Built a new Road Bike for my wife to replace her Giant OCR2.

Build consists of:
Trek 2.3 Frameset
FSA SLK Carbon crankset 52/38
Ultegra 9 spd rear derailleur
105 front derailleur
12-23...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-12, 05:39 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,193
Posted By screaminDOHC

Agreed. I had contemplated de-stickering the...

Agreed. I had contemplated de-stickering the wheels.
05-14-12, 06:05 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,891,551
Posted By screaminDOHC

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/522365_40...

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/522365_4025570402530_1379617414_33713084_128837643_n.jpg


2009 Specialized Tricross Expert
Campy Record shifters
Campy Veloce RD
Campy Record FD
SRAM...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-12, 06:01 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,193
Posted By screaminDOHC

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/522365_40...

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/522365_4025570402530_1379617414_33713084_128837643_n.jpgg

2009 Specialized Tricross Expert
Campy Record shifters
Campy Veloce RD
Campy Record FD
SRAM...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-11, 10:22 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,566
Posted By screaminDOHC

Pick it up at the Performance on Telegraph? They...

Pick it up at the Performance on Telegraph? They do have great deals there!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-11, 10:18 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 64,566
Posted By screaminDOHC

Racing in a Crit (Milford Criterium) on Sunday on...

Racing in a Crit (Milford Criterium) on Sunday on my Scattante XRL Team

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/253381_2317897311770_1379617414_32786353_7394205_n.jpg...
06-20-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By screaminDOHC

From what I can tell the rear hub is usable. ...

From what I can tell the rear hub is usable. Front hub is usable and stamped as being "Ross". I know it's not a collectors bike, but I figure if I put a few bucks into restoring this, it's better...
06-20-11, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By screaminDOHC

Any good sources for decent coaster brake 26" wheels?

I'm restoring an old 1950's Ross cruiser for my wife to tool around on. The frame/fork/bits/pieces are in the paint shop. I attempted to save the original wheelset, but the rust was just too far...
06-15-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,763
Posted By screaminDOHC

Amen Robbie. I have a newer aluminum/carbon...

Amen Robbie. I have a newer aluminum/carbon frame which is my usual ride, but the smooth fillet brazed aluminum 974 is just stunning in my opinion. I love the smooth rear drop outs as well. ...
06-14-11, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,438
Posted By screaminDOHC

That's what I meant. $1800 bucks? My SLX...

That's what I meant. $1800 bucks?

My SLX Cilo isn't even worth a third of that.
06-14-11, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,763
Posted By screaminDOHC

1989 Schwinn 974, all stock, added Shimano 600...

1989 Schwinn 974, all stock, added Shimano 600 Tricolor/Ultegra brifters.

Love it.


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/msrugis/9742.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/msrugis/974.jpg
06-14-11, 06:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,438
Posted By screaminDOHC

Speaking of Cilo's....This seems INSANE to me... ...

Speaking of Cilo's....This seems INSANE to me...

http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-Cilo-Swiss-Road-Bike-59cm-Chrome-Steel-Shimano-600-/290558024057?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item43a69b9979#ht_1994wt_905
06-14-11, 06:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,438
Posted By screaminDOHC

Now that's my kind of idea...Robbie to the...

Now that's my kind of idea...Robbie to the rescue, as usual :)
06-14-11, 06:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,438
Posted By screaminDOHC

The only thing is that I'd like to hold onto all...

The only thing is that I'd like to hold onto all of the original bits if I decide to return it to original condition in the future :)
06-14-11, 05:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,438
Posted By screaminDOHC

Oh? Parts? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?? Will the...

Oh? Parts? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller??
Will the FD work?
06-13-11, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,438
Posted By screaminDOHC

It's my wife's bike, and she really wants...

It's my wife's bike, and she really wants brifters. I'd like to do it without dropping a ton of coin. 7 speed freewheel and some older 7 speed brifters might work okay. Would the current RD work...
06-13-11, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,438
Posted By screaminDOHC

Upgrade time.... Cilo...

Okay...I have talked about doing this for years now, but I intend to do it now.

198? Cilo - Columbus SLX
6 speed, Suntour Cyclone FD/RD, Campy DT shifters Sugino Aero Mighty double crankset.
...
09-16-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,071
Posted By screaminDOHC

Yep....Kenda Kwick 700x30 ...

Yep....Kenda Kwick 700x30
http://www.cswestbikes.com/servlet/the-2195/Kenda-Kwick-700-x/Detail
http://www.cswestbikes.com/catalog/kendakwickstl70030.jpg
09-16-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,424
Posted By screaminDOHC

That thing is awesome!

That thing is awesome!
09-16-10, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,071
Posted By screaminDOHC

That's what I thought also. So I have the claw...

That's what I thought also. So I have the claw backwards. I'll have to fix that....It gets a tune-up tonite...

Woot! Cyclocross bike done! It gets a tune up today! 700x30 is definately the...
09-16-10, 05:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 849
Posted By screaminDOHC

You can check out my thread here: ...

You can check out my thread here: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?679849-Junkyard-CX-Build......

I replaced the brakes, which gave me tons of clearance, but ultimately I was limited by...
09-16-10, 05:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,238
Posted By screaminDOHC

Here it is with tires. No, I haven't cut the...

Here it is with tires. No, I haven't cut the cables. Taking it to my cousin (who is a mechanic at the local Trek dealership) today for him to tune it all up (I need more experience with adjusting...
09-15-10, 06:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,238
Posted By screaminDOHC

That would be awesome! I will shoot you a PM...

That would be awesome! I will shoot you a PM later. Just mounted the tires. 700x30 Kenda Kwicks are the largest I could fit. Any larger and the rear tire will rub on the brake bridge. Looks great for...
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