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Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-21-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1,495
Views: 534,210
Posted By TrekSandra

Talking I got this brand new one and I love it. I looked...

I got this brand new one and I love it. I looked at and seriously considered the electric assist but decided I needed to do all the work pedaling. Hope I don't regret...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,134
Posted By TrekSandra

I wish I had read here sooner. I just sold an...

I wish I had read here sooner. I just sold an almost mint Raleigh Marathon mixte because it was too small for me. Would have been perfect for your wife.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-08, 06:30 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 18,975
Posted By TrekSandra

I just now read this. What a wonderful story. ...

I just now read this. What a wonderful story. It's so nice to know that there is still someone out there not just out to make a buck.

Congratulations on your new beautiful bike. You look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-08, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,418
Posted By TrekSandra

What does he mean "split the seattube clamp by...

What does he mean "split the seattube clamp by trying to make a too small seatpost work" ?

What exactly happens?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-07, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,265
Posted By TrekSandra

Perfect. I love it.

Perfect. I love it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-07, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,265
Posted By TrekSandra

Rear rack

I've used the Ascent Rear Rack in the past and Nashbar always had a great price on them. I can no longer find them. Any good recommendations on a nice silver rear rack for a reasonable price?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-07, 04:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,112
Posted By TrekSandra

I agree. I paid a lot for a bike that had these...

I agree. I paid a lot for a bike that had these "new" tires on it and I was extremely disappointed in the tires. Bulges when new. My vintage bike with it's original tires has better tires than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-07, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,620
Posted By TrekSandra

NICE BIKE!!! :D

NICE BIKE!!! :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,112
Posted By TrekSandra

My opinion is those tires are crap. I have some...

My opinion is those tires are crap. I have some that are brand new on a bike I just bought and they already have a bulge in them. You may put them on a bike you flip, but I don't think anyone would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-07, 10:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,576
Posted By TrekSandra

I'm curious about what kind of tires you...

I'm curious about what kind of tires you recommend for this bike too. I got a new/old bike with new tires, but cheap tire already has a bluge in it. I need to replace them with something better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-07, 08:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,909
Posted By TrekSandra

how much better is 600 than 105?

how much better is 600 than 105?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-07, 07:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,040
Posted By TrekSandra

Feel as far as just easier to ride. Glides...

Feel as far as just easier to ride. Glides better...maybe smoothness is the word.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-07, 06:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,040
Posted By TrekSandra

The ride and feel of a bike

Two similar bicycles, both from the 80's, comparable in style and components, one rides and feels better than the other. What exactly determines the way a bike *feels* when you ride it? I'm not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By TrekSandra

ah. so you have already taken the suicide brakes...

ah. so you have already taken the suicide brakes off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By TrekSandra

Looks great to me. Question. How do you tape...

Looks great to me. Question. How do you tape around those hoods when they don't fold back?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 11:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

Thanks. and it's not your fault well biked. You...

Thanks. and it's not your fault well biked. You were only going by what I told you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

and a 26.4 would not give it that much space,...

and a 26.4 would not give it that much space, would it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 10:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb12/Sandradav/...

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb12/Sandradav/IMG_0385.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

I've ridden the bike. The seatpost does NOT slip...

I've ridden the bike. The seatpost does NOT slip when I ride it. Now about the slot at the top. :eek: At the top, it's together/touching when the bolt is completely tightened. I can't imagine how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

I have studied the old seatpost as carefully as...

I have studied the old seatpost as carefully as possible. I can see the 26 pretty easily, but right after that it get really hard to read and unclear. If I had to guess, I'd say it MIGHT just say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-07, 06:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

My apologies. The hijack was my fault. I also...

My apologies. The hijack was my fault. I also had a similar seatpost thread going recently and at one point forgot which one I was on. Thank you for all the good advice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

hummmm. I'm needing my OWN set of calipers so...

hummmm. I'm needing my OWN set of calipers so that I can measure some of these other seatposts around the house and see if any of them are 27 and try them.

Off topic but where can I get calipers?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-07, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

The seatpost is for a 1985 Raleigh Marathon. I'm...

The seatpost is for a 1985 Raleigh Marathon. I'm thinking it was the original seatpost on the bike, just too short. The LBS measured it and said it was a 26.2. It seems to work fine. Do you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

Got the seatpost. It's fine, just not fluted...

Got the seatpost. It's fine, just not fluted like I thought I was ordering.

Grease the new seatpost and tube? Yes or no? (with what?) Do it cause your seat to slip?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-07, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,268
Posted By TrekSandra

Don't I need two different things? Aren't the...

Don't I need two different things? Aren't the brake cables and the shift cables different?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-07, 07:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

I'm not following you. Why is it not the right...

I'm not following you. Why is it not the right one?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-07, 07:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,688
Posted By TrekSandra

uh oh. I was looking for 26.2 too and just...

uh oh. I was looking for 26.2 too and just ordered this one (http://rbikes.com/page.cfm?PageID=275&action=details&sku=ST1562&affiliate=2). So, it's gonna be crap?:eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-07, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,268
Posted By TrekSandra

Red cable housing

After seeing a pic last week, I wanted to put red brake and shift cable housing on my red Lotus mixte. The mixte is fire engine red. I emailed Harris Cycles to ask if their cables were fire engine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-07, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,418
Posted By TrekSandra

Interesting. 4 pictures and the one almost...

Interesting. 4 pictures and the one almost closeup of the rear wheel he turns the bike around with the cassette to the wrong side!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-07, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,239
Posted By TrekSandra

great source, but they don't seem to have the...

great source, but they don't seem to have the matching shift cable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-07, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,418
Posted By TrekSandra

Oh wow. Somebody go buy this for me! nice.

Oh wow. Somebody go buy this for me! nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,644
Posted By TrekSandra

I love it, but it doesn't come in a 26.2. :mad:

I love it, but it doesn't come in a 26.2. :mad:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-07, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,239
Posted By TrekSandra

It is a beautiful bike. Thanks for the picture!

It is a beautiful bike. Thanks for the picture!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-07, 08:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,239
Posted By TrekSandra

Where can I get red cable housing like that? ...

Where can I get red cable housing like that? Please post a full size shot of the bike. I'll be changing my cables soon and had planned to use black, but may want red now that I've seen yours.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,644
Posted By TrekSandra

Oh no. I saw that one today and didn't want it...

Oh no. I saw that one today and didn't want it because of the black. My seat post is 26.2. I ended up ordering this one (http://rbikes.com/page.cfm?PageID=275&action=details&sku=ST1562). I hope...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-07, 09:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 602
Posted By TrekSandra

I'm as new and green as you, but I'll take a...

I'm as new and green as you, but I'll take a shot. That looks like Albatross bars and a Nitto Technomic stem. Go take a look here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-07, 06:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,644
Posted By TrekSandra

Thanks Stronglight. I'll check out the LBS...

Thanks Stronglight. I'll check out the LBS today. When they give the length measurment, are they giving the length that is extending and not the entire post length?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,644
Posted By TrekSandra

My reach is not the problem. It seems to be just...

My reach is not the problem. It seems to be just right. I need to straighten my leg a little bit more when pedaling, but have the seat up as far as it will go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-07, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,644
Posted By TrekSandra

Thanks for the helpful info. I'm not sure what...

Thanks for the helpful info. I'm not sure what size mine is. I can't find it on there.

This is the one I have. I just need a couple more inches. I really like the little groves in it though....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-07, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,644
Posted By TrekSandra

Seatpost for vintage bike.

I have a vintage bike that is a little bit small for me, but I'm trying to make it work. I think a longer seat post with a good setback would do the trick.

Can someone make recommendations? A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 51,200
Posted By TrekSandra

That bike is a beauty! I love it. It looks so...

That bike is a beauty! I love it. It looks so good with the brown Brooks and grips.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-07, 09:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,077
Posted By TrekSandra

I like that paint, but I might get tired of it...

I like that paint, but I might get tired of it after a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-07, 03:49 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 506,967
Posted By TrekSandra

WHO on here has a mixte they would sell me? ...

WHO on here has a mixte they would sell me? Since getting my Lotus, my hubby is wanting one for himself!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-07, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,207
Posted By TrekSandra

I hosted them on photobucket and didn't change...

I hosted them on photobucket and didn't change the size, copied the file location and pasted it under "insert image".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-07, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,207
Posted By TrekSandra

Nice bike. Looks like it was in great shape. ...

Nice bike. Looks like it was in great shape. Where did you find it? (I see you already told me that!)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-07, 03:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,186
Posted By TrekSandra

I just cleaned them up and that is EXACTLY what...

I just cleaned them up and that is EXACTLY what they are. They cleaned up really well, all except for the post between where they screw in and the pedal itself. How can I get that clean?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-07, 01:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,186
Posted By TrekSandra

I did not. Shoot. I didn't know to look for it....

I did not. Shoot. I didn't know to look for it. I was lucky to find the other rim.

Sad to say that I washed the frame and lots of the paint came off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-07, 05:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,186
Posted By TrekSandra

I don't know. It doesn't say that anywhere on...

I don't know. It doesn't say that anywhere on the pedal. All it says is 9/16" X 20T
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-07, 05:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,207
Posted By TrekSandra

Lucky you EddyR. I'm looking for another one for...

Lucky you EddyR. I'm looking for another one for my hubby to ride if anybody has one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-07, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 949
Posted By TrekSandra

I guess I'm saying I'm not sure what all "willing...

I guess I'm saying I'm not sure what all "willing to deal with it" might mean. Does that mean that if I had a problem and took it to the LBS they might not be able to help me?
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