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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-27-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,833
Posted By mtmann

Univega Via Carisma Singlespeed conversion

Just finished this and took it out for a test ride today. So Fun!
Pics in my Flickr album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/8199310@N04/albums/72177720297673259

before and after pics below.

...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-30-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,045
Posted By mtmann

I have 3 Trek 750s (All lugged US-made) and a...

I have 3 Trek 750s (All lugged US-made) and a Specialized Crossroads (tig welded Taiwan Made). The 750s were lugged 1990-93 (4 years). All tig welded 700 series hybrids are post-93.

the Crossroads...
Forum: Touring
07-31-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,092
Posted By mtmann

Help ID "Vintage" Lone Peak Panniers

I didn't need another set of panniers, but the CL price was too good to pass up so I snagged them. Nothing like them in the current Lone Peak catalog, ad the turquoise (aqua? Teal?) color really says...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,045
Posted By mtmann

Tektro CR 720

Yes, The Tektro CR 720 cantilevers have developed a reputation among those who do 26" to 650b conversions so I thought I'd give them a try. I don't think there's any real merit in 650b over 26" for a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-05-20, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,045
Posted By mtmann

I have a 750 running Nitto Albatross bars on a...

I have a 750 running Nitto Albatross bars on a tall Nitto Technomic stem - see pic.
BUT I also recently built up a Trek 930 which is the similar era MTB cousin to the 750, also US made, also lugged...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-10-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,045
Posted By mtmann

Accushift Pod cables

Yea, those proprietary XCM cables are a PITA. The 1990 lugged 750, as well the 950 lugged Singletrack and probably lots of other bikes at that time came with these 3x7 trigger pods. I hunted down and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-29-20, 10:40 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,833
Posted By mtmann

1990 Trek 750

I own three of these. This is the latest acquisition, just built up and handed over to my adult daughter who outgrew the other 1990 17' bike (Intense Blue/White)....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-27-20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,282
Posted By mtmann

OK - my curiosity was piqued about the...

OK - my curiosity was piqued about the Bridgestone XOs and which ones were 700c and were any of them lugged, so I went back through teh catalogs and here's what I found.
The XOs were listed for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-27-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,282
Posted By mtmann

I meant 90-93 - my bad; I knew it was a 4-year...

I meant 90-93 - my bad; I knew it was a 4-year run.
I love the Bridgestone XOs, but they are kind of an outlier in the pure "hybrid" sense (is there a "pure hybrid") because most ran 26' wheels. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-20, 01:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,369
Posted By mtmann

lugged MTB/Hybrids

I own three Trek 750 hybrids from the lugged, US made 1990-93 period. Paid less than $100 for each.
Recently I've been on a Lugged 900 series Trek MTB kick. I have purchased a 930 and two 950s for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-27-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,282
Posted By mtmann

Lugged Hybrids

As a fan of the Trek 700 series hybrids - especially the 1990-93 models that were Wisconsin-made lugged steel - I got to wondering what other lugged steel hybrids are out there?

Here's what I've...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-20-20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,045
Posted By mtmann

Another 750 in the house

I picked up a third lugged Trek 750 last October, pretty cheap from CL on the east side of the state. This one is also a 1990 model - 19" size in the black with green graphics. I already have a 1990...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,472
Posted By mtmann

Deals

I've had several really good deals. The first was several years ago. CL ad said "Bike. $5" Picture of red mountain bike lying in the yard wasn't very informative so I arranged to come see. 1990...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,143
Posted By mtmann

Big 1984 Miyata Two-Ten

I just picked up a blue one. Our local Bike Co-Op has a "Salvage Sunday" every week where everything donated but not used is available for $.50/pound. I picked up a very clean blue 25" (too big for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-19, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,045
Posted By mtmann

I added another...

I just picked up my third lugged Trek 750. This one is a 19" 1990 in the black/bright green color. I already have a 17" in the intense blue/white and that's my daughter's bike. I posted earlier about...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1,099
Views: 415,045
Posted By mtmann

My 93 Trek 750

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1772x1772/05b76cea_cc38_4335_9362_6314b78f3179_6a58c448d928a7f508fbd078f7a97e370f5978e3.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-18, 10:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 880
Posted By mtmann

Hope B.B. conversion

I mistakenly purchased a Hope BB for a 24mm spindle when I Need a 30 for my White Industries crankset. Anyone know if I can just swap out the bearings, or are the shells for the 24 and 30 different?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-30-15, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,510
Posted By mtmann

I just ran across this thread. Any chance you...

I just ran across this thread. Any chance you still have the bike and are willing to sell?

Mike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-15, 11:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,104
Posted By mtmann

All the way through seat tube AND seatpost.

All the way through seat tube AND seatpost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-15, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,104
Posted By mtmann

I lean more towards theft deterrent. The diameter...

I lean more towards theft deterrent. The diameter is too small to put much of a bolt in there, but maybe a skinny cable. It does have a quick-release seat post binder bolt, but certainly nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,104
Posted By mtmann

"What is with the hole in the seattube?" ...

"What is with the hole in the seattube?"

Bianchigirl - I wish I knew. Drilled clear through the seat tube and the seat post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-15, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,104
Posted By mtmann

Wrk101, Thanks for that and the link to the...

Wrk101,
Thanks for that and the link to the other thread. Makes sense. Actually, there's a little label at the bottom of the head tube that's illegible, but I'll check closer when I'm home. I'll bet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-15, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,104
Posted By mtmann

Lugged Japanese Bianchi - latest models?

I've got this thing for lugged hybrid bikes like the US-made Trek 750 and others from the late 80's/early 90s. Versatile, take wide tires, and generally fly under the radar on CL. I just picked up...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-15, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,833
Posted By mtmann

Just picked up this Bianchi Boardwalk last night...

Just picked up this Bianchi Boardwalk last night for $50. Shimano Altus 21-speed. Lugged frame (Japanese I'm thinking - I have yet to find a lugged Taiwan frame. I've had two other lugged Japanese...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-13, 10:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,726
Posted By mtmann

After doing some more searching, i found a good...

After doing some more searching, i found a good post about a nearly identical bike. It looks like what I have is one of the "Arctic cat" bikes sold by the snowmobile company back when they decided to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-13, 10:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,726
Posted By mtmann

Pulled the cranks this evening. BB is Sakae 35 x...

Pulled the cranks this evening. BB is Sakae 35 x P1. So yea, French, it looks like. Didn't take it off, so I suppose it could be Swiss, but I doubt it. On plus side, there's fairly fresh grease down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,726
Posted By mtmann

314881314882That's it! and the...

314881314882That's it! and the stick314878314880er underneath the triangle was a big rectangular white sticker (like the Stella you show). Unfortunately, either the rattlecan paint or my Goog-Off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-13, 10:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,726
Posted By mtmann

I measured the seatpost with calipers - it's...

I measured the seatpost with calipers - it's chromed steel, nothing special, and measures 26.5 outer diameter. Tried the Goof-off with limited success. uncovered triangular sticker at top of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-13, 06:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,726
Posted By mtmann

Help I.D. Mystery road bike, probably French?

After looking at this bike in my LBS for over a month, I decided to slap down the $25 and try to resurrect it. It's been rattle canned black, but the paint under is obviously orange. Chromed fork and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-12, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,212
Posted By mtmann

Using the vintage Trek site I was able to date...

Using the vintage Trek site I was able to date FD, RD, and Dia-Compe cranks to late 1989. Front and rear rims are Araya and match, and since the bike is in good shape and paint mostly VG, I assume it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,212
Posted By mtmann

Suntour X-Press Accushift Shimano compatible

I know this one comes up periodically, but thought I'd throw a recent observation and a question into the mix. I recently acquired a couple bikes circa 1989/1990 that run 7-speed Suntour X-Press...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-29-12, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,873,833
Posted By mtmann

I just picked this Cyclepro Rendezvous hybrid up...

I just picked this Cyclepro Rendezvous hybrid up from the local CL. $50, and the seller threw in a second 26" wheelset - apparently when she bought them she thought they would fit. They don't, so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-12, 11:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,507
Posted By mtmann

Instead of drop bars...

My wife just purchased a used Bianchi Volpe. Her regular bike has been a 1985 Bridgestone T-700, which I converted to more of a cruiser, with Dove bars, cork grips, Brooks saddle... when I first got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,997
Posted By mtmann

The mystery continues. At this point I lean...

The mystery continues. At this point I lean towards Diamondback - mostly because I want to and when I bought my Trek 850 new in 1988, I was torn between that and an Ascent and still turn my head when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-12, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,997
Posted By mtmann

Just curious what your clue is to Japanese...

Just curious what your clue is to Japanese origin, as opposed to Taiwan of something else? Is it the rear dropouts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,997
Posted By mtmann

Mystery 80's MTB

I've been watching a craigslist posting for a $25 mountain bike and finally hooked up with the seller today. It was one of those nondescript postings of an ugly no-name bike that could have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-11, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By mtmann

Schwinn approved wheelset

I recently acquired (for free) a nice set of vintage-y wheels and was wondering if anyone has some info. They're 27" (which I use on a couple bikes, including my 86 Nishiki commuter) high flange hubs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-11, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By mtmann

Good question - a clicking sound coming from the...

Good question - a clicking sound coming from the wheel. At first I thought it was something touching the metal fenders, or maybe a spoke. Unfortunately I'm getting to where I recognize the sound...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By mtmann

best hub grease for wet weather?

I recently switched to Park Polylube bearing grease, and just had to re-pack my front bearings for the second time THIS WEEK. Cripes. Is it the type of grease that's allowing the water into the hub?...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-20-10, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By mtmann

Suntour Roller-cams

I posted similar in C&V, but thought I'd try here as well. I just picked up a 1986 Schwinn High Sierra (CL - $40) for the kids in my school bike club. It has the sweet (to me anyway) Suntour roller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-10, 11:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 657
Posted By mtmann

86 Schwinn High Sierra

So another teacher and I started a cycling club called Wheelz at the middle school where we work. Our goal is to: #1 - get kids comfortable riding in groups on the street, following traffic laws. #2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,358
Posted By mtmann

Phil, Weyless hub questions

I need a new wheelset for my commuter/touring bike, rear spacing is 126. I was looking at a nice used old school set, rear Phil hub, but 120 spacing. My question - can this be made to work without...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-18-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 653
Posted By mtmann

Lundgren?

Anyone familiar with a Portland framebuilder named John Lundgren, or his work? I noticed this bike on the local craigslist and since it appears to be in my size range I thought it might be a good...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5,107
Views: 342,894
Posted By mtmann

Fuji with wild paint job

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fuji-Tiara-Racing-Bicycle_W0QQitemZ180361699876QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item29fe652224&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,234
Posted By mtmann

Like I said, this will be my first wheel build,...

Like I said, this will be my first wheel build, so while the Mavics may be splendid rims, they're not going on my first try - I'm more likely to go with the Sun rims. I'm plenty familiar with small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-09, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By mtmann

I had read Sheldon's article but not as closely...

I had read Sheldon's article but not as closely as I should have. Now I'm curious - gotta unscrew that sucker and see if there's a wide spline or not. Either way, doesn't sound like filing down the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By mtmann

7-speed cassette question

I picked up a cheap wheel over the weekend that I plan on using for commuting/touring. It has a 7-speed cassette (not freewheel) and after doing a little research I figured out it's an older...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,234
Posted By mtmann

36-hole rim recommendation

I think I'm ready to try building my first set of wheels. I have an old set of Shimano 600 hubs (freewheel, 126 spacing on the rear) and was wondering if anyone wanted to comment on 700c rim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,694
Posted By mtmann

Suntour LaPree long cage - probably 1986-87. I...

Suntour LaPree long cage - probably 1986-87. I have one on my Nishiki Riviera GT. Takes up the slack on a triple without hanging down so far....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,694
Posted By mtmann

82 Trek 311 I was the 2nd caller on this (my...

82 Trek 311

I was the 2nd caller on this (my lot in life) last night when it was listed for $125. A little pricey for me, but I sensed it was pretty mint-y. Turns out I was correct. Here's the...
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