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3354
... In the 1981 Raleigh catalogue, the Super Course is listed as having double-butted 531 main tubes. However, I have a '77 Super Course, and the Reynolds...
neal_lerner
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Apr 1, 2006
5:34 pm
3355
An anonymous source sent me some scans of this old catalogue. I've done a bit of Photoshoppery on them and posted them at: ...
Sheldon Brown
captainbike
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Apr 3, 2006
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3356
I have a 32 inch inseam, and am looking at a 60 cm frame. It will use 27" wheels, 120 mm spacing. I can not find standover height data on this frame, and I'm...
scott Baxter
RG500G
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Apr 4, 2006
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3357
Time to start purging. Here's the contents of the first box. Prices do not include shipping. 1. Cannondale front rack. This is one of the original design...
Jason Cloutier
velo59
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Apr 4, 2006
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3358
Standover height is a relatively new dimension in the cycling world. The problem with it is that it is to vague/changeable. Different width tires change it. ...
Forbes Bagatelle-Black
diarmaede
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Apr 4, 2006
2:27 am
3359
Too, standover is changing because of design--so many newer roadbikes are designed differently: short frames, sloping top tubes. Totally screws up the numbers....
John
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Apr 4, 2006
2:56 am
3360
It is a bare frame, and I have been outbid so I can not worry myself about it any more. I had feared getting stuck with the frame. With regards to standover,...
scott Baxter
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Apr 4, 2006
2:57 am
3361
... Cruel indeed! Everyone with children take note: BUY A BIKE THAT FITS YOUR KID!!! - Forbes __________________________________________________ Do You...
Forbes Bagatelle-Black
diarmaede
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Apr 4, 2006
3:02 am
3362
... I'm 6'0", 30" inseam, size 12 feet and ride a 57 cm (c-c). Here are some interesting thoughts on bike sizing from Dave Moulton: ...
bhufford3@...
bobhufford
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Apr 4, 2006
3:54 am
3363
Sorry for the follow up sales-plug but a few of you guys emailed offlist about my TREK frame. It's up for auction at eBay with two days to go. You can check...
will@...
mr___goodbar
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Apr 4, 2006
4:36 am
3364
I have an old Brooks saddle that's been left out in the weather for far too long. It's now flattened and hardened. Is there any way to bring something like...
bhaguester
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Apr 4, 2006
2:42 pm
3365
Bhaguester, I've had good success with this process: Soak the entire saddle in warm water for about 30 minutes. It should be nice and pliable. Bend the flaps...
Sharratt, Jon
vieuxvelo
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Apr 4, 2006
3:02 pm
3366
The Copake Auction and Swap Meet in Hillsdale, NY is coming in a few short weeks, and since I've got to be in Boston for the weekend I'm planning on driving to...
Peter Naiman
hetchinspete1
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Apr 4, 2006
3:56 pm
3367
I will be there too, I will have a 9 and 10 year old with me, and my father I think. I am 6'4, blonde what's left of my hair and 250 pounds David Toppin ...
David Toppin
pelletman65
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Apr 4, 2006
4:04 pm
3368
And that is actually in Copake NY You can see their website at www.copakeauction.com I believe David Toppin dave@... www.pelletizer.com...
David Toppin
pelletman65
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Apr 4, 2006
4:07 pm
3369
David; I plan to be there extremely early, as I'm hoping to find enough to outfit a few bikes. I'll try and be there at sunrise when the tables first start...
Peter Naiman
hetchinspete1
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Apr 4, 2006
4:13 pm
3370
SOunds good! David Toppin dave@... www.pelletizer.com <http://www.pelletizer.com/> <see our complete, searchable inventory The Pelletizer Group,...
David Toppin
pelletman65
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Apr 4, 2006
4:15 pm
3371
Greetings all I'm in the process of restoring a 1967 girls Schwinn and need to locate paint. I know that I can get the local auto paint store to color match,...
John
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Apr 4, 2006
4:44 pm
3372
i am also restoring old bikes and i would like to know if you have any ideas on the best way to paint a bike yourself and still get that professional look John...
daniel jacobs
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Apr 4, 2006
5:28 pm
3373
Hyper-formance has colors for Sting Rays. Maybe one of these would match. The site also has some useful painting info. ...
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clcrow1
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Apr 4, 2006
5:51 pm
3374
I have a nice Selle Italia gel Saddle with Titanium rails in near perfect condition. The only problem is it's a powder blue saddle and I don't like the way it...
jisozaki
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Apr 4, 2006
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3375
Go to www.tandyleather.com and by the fieberling dies. That being said, I have not got any results that I consider good with ANY dies. David Toppin ...
David Toppin
pelletman65
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Apr 4, 2006
9:12 pm
3376
I'd have to agree with this. I dyed a horse saddle from a ugly orange color to black, and my pants ended up stained black every time I rode in it. Finally...
Scott Kilborn
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Apr 4, 2006
10:30 pm
3377
There are people that do have good luck doing it Scott Kilborn wrote: I'd have to agree with this. I dyed a horse saddle from a ugly orange color to black, and...
David Toppin
pelletman65
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Apr 4, 2006
10:45 pm
3378
... ideas on the best way to paint a bike yourself and still get that professional look ... Daniel Just a couple of thoughts here: Probably defining...
John
old99jh
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Apr 5, 2006
5:34 am
3379
What the heck? Has anyone seen one of these before? Looks dangerous & fun. http://chicago.craigslist.org/bik/147996955.html Cheers, Will...
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mr___goodbar
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Apr 5, 2006
8:13 pm
3380
People go crazy for nice saddles with funky colors on eBay. Maybe you could sell it and buy another in the color you want? If you're set on dyeing it then...
will@...
mr___goodbar
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Apr 5, 2006
8:23 pm
3381
They are actually pretty easy to ride and can be ridden by one person alone. There were "sociable tandems" like these made around the turn of the centruy by...
David Toppin
pelletman65
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Apr 5, 2006
8:28 pm
3382
Thanks for the info - $350 seemed a little expensive, but the seller won't budge. _____ From: Bicycle_Restoration@yahoogroups.com ...
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mr___goodbar
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Apr 5, 2006
8:50 pm
3383
I don't think it is an unreasonable price. I'd probably be tempted if I was close David Toppin dave@... www.pelletizer.com...
David Toppin
pelletman65
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Apr 5, 2006
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