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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-21, 06:39 AM
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Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Latest (and likely last) '87 Schwinn Tempo....

Latest (and likely last) '87 Schwinn Tempo. Columbus Tenax tubing, Dura Ace 10 speed, compact MT-550 crankset, Nitto stem and bars. Respray in Hugger Orange by Jack Trumbull at Franklin Frames....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-19, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Oooooh, that's nice.

Oooooh, that's nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Yes, the QUILL diameter is 22.2, but if the bar...

Yes, the QUILL diameter is 22.2, but if the bar is a stock Road Champion the CLAMP diameter is 25.4.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Should be 56cm CTC

Should be 56cm CTC
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-18, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Very pretty. Big Prologue lover here, and that...

Very pretty.
Big Prologue lover here, and that color combo rocks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Nice and nicely done! Not my preferred...

Nice and nicely done!


Not my preferred setup for saddle or bars, but hey, whatever makes you want to ride it all day!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-17, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

I'd go with blue. Medium blue.

I'd go with blue. Medium blue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-17, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Yes, likely the spokes were over tensioned at...

Yes, likely the spokes were over tensioned at some point. New spokes and nipples properly tensioned, stress relieved and trued by a knowledgeable pro (maybe not the folks who trued 'em the last time)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

They're what, Wolber Alpines laced to 1050 series...

They're what, Wolber Alpines laced to 1050 series hubs, 32 hole? That's acrually a pretty strong wheel, even for a 240 pounder. You don't specify what problems the wheels are giving you, but assume...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 06:13 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Ronsonol lighter fluid. Strong enough to get it...

Ronsonol lighter fluid. Strong enough to get it off, won't harm the paint. Wax afterwards.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-17, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Rachel, your Prelude should use 39-49 brakes. ...

Rachel, your Prelude should use 39-49 brakes. Lots of great Tektro and Shimano (6402/1055/5500/6500/5600/5700/6600/6700) options out there, and most of them are reasonably inexpensive.

That...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-17, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Not celeste. Braided silver, white, or Dura Ace...

Not celeste. Braided silver, white, or Dura Ace Gray.
Want some? I have some of each, and my daughter lives in Petworth. Just mentioning....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Very nice. I loves me some Tempo.

Very nice. I loves me some Tempo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-17, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

They are from Velocals.

They are from Velocals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-17, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Just finished this '86 Super Sport. Not a keeper,...

Just finished this '86 Super Sport. Not a keeper, but some new owner will be very happy with it.
Purchased the bare frame from Bluesdaddy a couple of months ago. New blue powdercoat and Velocals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-17, 06:40 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Hmmm. Should be a freehub, not a freewheel, and...

Hmmm. Should be a freehub, not a freewheel, and I'd be concerned if it drags.

It's the older UG variety, narrower than later 8-9-10 speed versions. Smallest cog is threaded and holds the rest of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 03:36 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

That's a good year for a Tempo. 89 means it...

That's a good year for a Tempo. 89 means it should have full Shimano 105 7 speed, which is 1051. Freewheel hub, too. Should also have Cinelli stem, maybe Cinelli bars and saddle.

Looks like it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-17, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Thanks, guys. Those are Mavic CXP33's, which at...

Thanks, guys. Those are Mavic CXP33's, which at the time of production were Mavic's top offering. More frequently seen anodized silver, but as you can see the red ones are particularly tasty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-17, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

1987 Schwinn Prologue. Sold as a frameset only,...

1987 Schwinn Prologue. Sold as a frameset only, and only for one year. Built under contract to Schwinn by Panasonic using Tange Prestige tubing and Tange dropouts. Typically built up at the LBS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-16, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Ah, well, there you have it. Old rules specified...

Ah, well, there you have it. Old rules specified 'no cantilever brakes' or something similar, as they were trying to keep the entries as close to actual racing type bikes of the period as possible...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-16, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Cantilever brakes may be a deal killer for...

Cantilever brakes may be a deal killer for L'Eroica. Sorry, just looking at the rules.

Probably a good idea to touch base with the organizers to see if they. will allow it before putting a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-16, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

25's will fit, 28's will be very tight or...

25's will fit, 28's will be very tight or probably not fit, 32's are a fantasy.

I ran 28's and wished I had 32's.

Unless you convert to 650b, no way larger tires will fit on that frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-15, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Very nice. Been looking for one of those in the...

Very nice. Been looking for one of those in the next larger size -23"- for quite some time.
Looks to be in excellent condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-15, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

That's very nice. Is it one of the NOS boxed...

That's very nice. Is it one of the NOS boxed bikes that came out of the closed dealership recently somewhere down south?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-15, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Very, very nice work.

Very, very nice work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Just make sure you get the BS78 model, it will...

Just make sure you get the BS78 model, it will have a D ring on the right side with a separate mounting bolt and will say both 10S and Friction. BS77 and BS79 models will not convert like 78's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-15, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Pics won't help because there's nothing to see. ...

Pics won't help because there's nothing to see. The conversion was amazingly simple.

There are two types of vintage Shimano indexed downtube shifting systems. For the purpose of this discussion,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-15, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Been putting some serious miles on this one the...

Been putting some serious miles on this one the last few months. '87 frame with NOS 6207/6208 group (I collected the bits over several years), Sugino 110 BCD crankset with 50/34 rings. Turns out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-15, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Just now trying to catch up on my spring builds. ...

Just now trying to catch up on my spring builds. This is an '87 Tempo, bought as a bare frame, paint in bad shape. Had it powder coated by a new vendor, Extreme Powder Coating, in northern VA. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-15, 01:52 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Another Super Sport, this one an '87. Got this...

Another Super Sport, this one an '87. Got this as a neglected, grease-covered mess that had been converted to an upright bar; indexing tabs on the shifters were all broken off and rims had more hops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-14, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Yes, they are on top of the powder coat....

Yes, they are on top of the powder coat. Standard, lowest price units, they work fine in this application.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Easily done: 1) purchase 87-88 Tempo 2) strip...

Easily done:
1) purchase 87-88 Tempo
2) strip to bare frame
3) take to local powder coater and have done in apple green metallic
4) install new Velocal decals in your choice of color
5)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-14, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

This one was finished today. Another '85...

This one was finished today. Another '85 Peloton, but this frame had to be refinished because the paint and chrome was too far gone. Len did another awesome powder coat job and JR came through with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Why, I believe I'm blushing. Thanks for the...

Why, I believe I'm blushing.

Thanks for the kind words!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-14, 08:23 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Flipping probably isn't the best term for what I...

Flipping probably isn't the best term for what I do.

Each bike I complete is an individual and often unique project, so think of me more as an artisan mechanic. Most of the bikes I build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-14, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

They're Mavic Open 4CD's, and a sweeter set of...

They're Mavic Open 4CD's, and a sweeter set of wheels would be hard to find. Used them on my Merckx Faema for about a week while a new set of wheels was being laced up for it, and it was a very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

'87 Tempo powder coated in Harley Orange Metallic...

'87 Tempo powder coated in Harley Orange Metallic by Len McCreary at Figure Finishing LLC, new decals by Velocals. Shimano 600 tricolor with rare 8 speed down tube shifters, Cinelli stem and bars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Recently completed '88 Schwinn Circuit, a little...

Recently completed '88 Schwinn Circuit, a little taller than usual for me but it kind of fits. Later 105 10 speed stuff with DA downtube shifters. Amazed that the chrome is in such good shape after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-14, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Nope 6208 was. Basically the same as 6207 but...

Nope 6208 was. Basically the same as 6207 but with an SIS RD and indexed shifters. Very similar look and feel to DA 7400.

First edition tricolor was 7 speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-14, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Another recent completion. Actually built this...

Another recent completion. Actually built this one last year with 10 speed Shimano 105, but think the Shimano 600 (6207/6208) stuff is more appropriate. Little damage to the seat tube decal, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-14, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Can't believe it's been over 5 months since...

Can't believe it's been over 5 months since anyone posted a new build in this thread!

Here's one that got completed today, a 1987 Schwinn Circuit with full DA 7400/7401 7 speed. Built this last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-13, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Just took this '87 Circuit on its maiden...

Just took this '87 Circuit on its maiden shakedown run. Bought the frame from sjpitts on this forum and had it powder coated in Guiness Foam beige & new decals by JR. Components are all Ultegra 6600:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-13, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

15 mile shakedown yesterday afternoon and a hard...

15 mile shakedown yesterday afternoon and a hard 35 mile pre-BikeMS ride today. Flawless.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I think we have a winner!

Edit: Rode this 172 miles the week before BikeMS at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

1987 Super Sport. Fresh build! White powder...

1987 Super Sport. Fresh build! White powder coat, Velocal decals (awesome!), Shimano 105 hubs/FD/RD/STI's, Tektro R530 brakes, Pro3's (my last pair of orange :-() Fizik saddle, Cinelli bars & stem....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-13, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

TGB- No, not NOS, just the best pieces of several...

TGB- No, not NOS, just the best pieces of several 1055 groups that passed through my hands over the last couple of years. It was a build-to-order for a customer's girlfriend who saw and fell in love...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-13, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Thanks, and...Yeah. That frosty gray/green 105...

Thanks, and...Yeah. That frosty gray/green 105 1005 series stuff shifts great and lasts forever. As good as tricolor 600 in my opinion, although not as attractive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

When is a Tempo not really a Tempo? ...

When is a Tempo not really a Tempo?

http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/87%20Schwinn%20Prologue%20as%20Tempo/87SchwinnTempoPrightside_zps1b869012.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-13, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

First Build of 2013!

This very nice Schwinn Prologue is my first completed build of 2013.

23" Tange Prestige frame that needed some touch-up and polishing but was in surprisingly good condition overall. Drive train...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-12, 06:08 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Thanks. When I see a nice one in a reasonable...

Thanks. When I see a nice one in a reasonable (to me) price range, I figure out a way to buy it and have it shipped. This one was facilitated by fellow BF member ChrisinMiami. The next one is being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,452
Posted By rccardr

Just completed this '87 Tempo resto, with some...

Just completed this '87 Tempo resto, with some modest updating. New Origin8 saddle, Shimano woven stainless cables, Jagwire housing, Nashbar gel tape, Michelin Pro3's (these are an interesting mix of...
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