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Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-06-13, 09:58 PM

Replies: 7

Upgrade Trek 620 Drive Train to 9 sp

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Posted By 87tinley

Let me explain why this would make sense for my...

Let me explain why this would make sense for my situation.

I want to change to a compact primarily for my riding style. I ride in an area with relatively little climbing. I stay almost entirely in...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-05-13, 09:32 PM

Replies: 7

Upgrade Trek 620 Drive Train to 9 sp

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Posted By 87tinley

Upgrade Trek 620 Drive Train to 9 sp

Recently acquired a well used 1985 Trek 620. I would like to upgrade to a modern 9 speed drive train with DT shifters. I am thinking Dura Ace 7700 DT shifters for index and friction options, a...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

11-10-09, 08:54 PM

Replies: 8

Any info on Raleigh Tri-Lite Technium?

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Posted By 87tinley

87 Tinley

I have an '87 Scott Tinley Tri-Lite that was purchased new in August 1987 for $579.95 + tax. The main tubes are aluminum. I have read that the term "Technium" referred to the process that Raleigh...

Forum: Road Cycling

10-06-09, 03:26 PM

Replies: 183

Attacked by dog today

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Posted By 87tinley

Are there any riders following this thread who...

Are there any riders following this thread who are vets or professional animal controllers ? Surely there is some solid info on the best way to protect yourself. Obviously with dogs the majority of...

Forum: Road Cycling

10-05-09, 09:48 AM

Replies: 183

Attacked by dog today

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Posted By 87tinley

Southern Fried Pit Bull

While riding on a desolate rural road in South Mississippi this past weekend I was confronted by a pit bull that was about 190 lbs (ok, well at least 90). This was while climbing a rolling hill and...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-22-09, 08:27 PM

Replies: 5

Suntour Accushift 6 speed freewheel replacement

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Posted By 87tinley

Thanks for BG and GB your posts

I have decided the best route would be to replace the crankset. Velo Orange has a nice looking Suguino 48/34 as does Yellow Jersey. I live in central Mississippi and the hills are not that...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-21-09, 06:45 PM

Replies: 5

Suntour Accushift 6 speed freewheel replacement

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Posted By 87tinley

Suntour Accushift 6 speed freewheel replacement

I have a 1987 Raleigh Scott Tinley Technium Tri-Lite with Suntour drivetrain (Cyclone 7000 RD, DT shifters with accushift, 13-23 FW, and 53/42 CR). I can't make much use of the 53 anymore and would...

Forum: Road Cycling

08-08-07, 02:02 PM

Replies: 9

Help me decide on a bike

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Posted By 87tinley

I bought a 2004 Zurich used "like new" last week...

I bought a 2004 Zurich used "like new" last week off of e-bay for 1k. The LBS wanted $2100 for a 2006 model ! As best I can tell the Zurich/BA was originally an all steel frame but about 2002 they...

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