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Re: Ryan B’s 1989 Centurion Ironman Dave Scott Master

Now — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:25:01 -0000

When you are ready to sell the purple Centurion please let me know.
now@ont.com

Re: Andrew J’s (Cousin’s) 1982 Peugeot P8

Ottftm — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:19:49 -0000

Very nice. I had one of those as a teenager. Any chance your cousin would be interested in selling it?

Re: Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

Trailerparkcyclist — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:17:27 -0000

Oh yeah, man, I can go on all day about my bike. I often do, at my website. But check it out: I'm running a 700c Mavic Open Sport with Tiagra hub on the rear and the original 27" Weinmann on the front. Goofy but oh so sweet when I am fifty miles out and I can gaze down at that big beautiful wheel spinning beneath my hands and all thirty-six spokes humming along just like Ol' Man Schwinn planned.

Don't tell anyone but I drilled that Mavic out for a Schrader valve. I know. But like Cameron is wont to say...'Real men..."

I got about 300 in mine also and part of that is the Park PCS9 workstand that changed my life.

Bicycles, baby! Thanks for the link. Headed there now.

Re: Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

BradleyG — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:21:46 -0000

Continentals hands down... Detroit tested, speed freak approved. Don't let their bald look fool you, good 365 days a year. Check out outsideoutfitters.com they usually have the best prices, in 27x1.25 and 700c! This bike weighs 27lbs and I have $300 invested, including the brooks! Try that with a modern bike! Plus all I need as far as tools is a Phillips and an air pump...

Re: Darrell Y’s 1971 Raleigh Sprite

Raleigh Guy — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:49:55 -0000

Love it! I have a '75 Sprite 5-speed that my dad bought new and stored badly. I am rebuilding it as a touring bike presently. Yours gives me more inspiration. Thanks.

Re: Doc Sprocket’s 1988 Centurion Iron Man

Radioinvasioncelestial — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:08:27 -0000

THIS BIKE IS NICE FAST AND RIGID, I HAVE ONE ON MY TREASURE ALL ORIGINAL. BUT I WANTED TO SALE TO SOME BODY SPECIAL THAT LOVES THIS BB's, call Leonel 323.2350869

Re: Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

DOCSPROCKET — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:23:14 -0000

BRAD THIS IS VINTAGE AT IT'S BEST
ORIGINAL
CLEAN
NEAT

Re: Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

Trailerparkcyclist — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:04:18 -0000

Now we're talkin'! Le Tour Power, Baby! Bradley, by nature of your replies to my esteemed colleagues it is evident that you know your stuff. I ride an '81 SLT and love it. Last night I was comparing geometries with some of the newer commuter/touring bikes and our Schwinn's were done right the first time. What a sweet ride!

Congratulations on your delectable find. That was one Benjamin well spent. BTW, how do you like the roll on those conti's? I'm due for a new set of skins and had decided on the Panaracers but now ya got me wondering.

Re: Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

Mark D — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:23:33 -0000

And it even has bucket seats! Nice bike, great find. Best of all, you are riding it everyday. With a little care, that bike will run forever. Welcome to the gallery. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Dane’s 1976 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2

Shortride — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:48:45 -0000

Here is a better few of it.

http://i68.photobucket.com/alb...

Re: Mike P’s 1972 GrantSport Squire 10-Speed

J. T. — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:45:17 -0000

Awesome.

Re: Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

BradleyG — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:22:58 -0000

The Panaracers weren't up to task on the streets of Detroit (tried them on my Varsity with the same wheel-set)... Which is a shame, I like the vintage look, plus having all "Panasonic" pieces (down to the tires) would have been cool. It should be noted that with the Panaracers I was flatting about twice a week, since I installed the gatorskins in November '11 I have only have one puncture flat! (and one that was stem related)

Re: Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

Ryan Surface — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:02:16 -0000

I will echo BRQ and say -Beautiful ride Bradley, I really love those Japanese built Schwinns. The Gators are definitely great for avoiding flats , I run 700x25s on one of my bikes, but you could also go with a Panaracer Pasela TG (Tour Guard flat protection) in a gum wall up to 27 x 1 1/4 which gives a nice fat ride and very good puncture resistance. Something to think of when the gators run their course.

Re: Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

BradleyG — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:53:24 -0000

I would consider gum walls but this is my commuter bike, and I live in Detroit, MI. Not exactly skinny tire friendly, hence the puncture proof gatorskins. Thanks for the compliment, and I agree, this bike easily has another 38 years in it...

Re: Bradley G’s 1974 Schwinn Le Tour

BeaterRezQ — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:40:49 -0000

Bradley G., "not too bad"...you modestly say, That's Awesome! 38 years old and still looking nearly brand new, Mister I'd say you did real well! --And I think that ol' Schwinn can double those years. Ever consider gumwall tires to add the "V" to the vintage look, as well as to match up with the tan leather touch you got going there? I'm just sayin ', but it's beautiful as it sits.
BRQ

Re: Mike P’s 1972 GrantSport Squire 10-Speed

Ryan Surface — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:09:10 -0000

You say "rides like a Varisty" as if its a bad thing.....Got to love heavy frames with one piece boat anchor cranks ;-). Nice find thanks for sharing it.

Re: Darrell Y’s 1971 Raleigh Sprite

DOCSPROCKET — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:33:14 -0000

DARRELL THEY SAY A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
WELL THESE PHOTOS SAY IT ALL & THEN SOME
ABSOLUTELY PICTURE PERFECT
SHE BELONGS IN SONOMA CO, CA WHERE THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES

Re: Darrell Y’s 1971 Raleigh Sprite

BeaterRezQ — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:13:38 -0000

...words uttered right before a duel.(in my neighborhood)
Sir B

Re: Mike P’s 1972 GrantSport Squire 10-Speed

BeaterRezQ — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:39:34 -0000

Mike P.,
I remember Grants Department Stores, but I don't remember them ever selling bikes (but then again I was a wee-little-tike back then)...Fedmart, back in the day was one of their competitors--
For being a 1972 10 speed bicycle it is in very nice shape and appropriately right at home in this Gallery. BRQ

Re: Ryan S’s 1985 Raleigh Marathon Mixte

Tiffany P — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:02:02 -0000

I have the same exact Raleigh! I was wondering where you acquired some of your parts? My bolts are pretty rusty.

Re: Darrell Y’s 1971 Raleigh Sprite

Darrell Yarborough — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:40:48 -0000

Thank you Sir, that is a high compliment indeed!

Re: Roger A’s Schwinn Varsity

Roger Allison — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:03:41 -0000

My guess was that the hole was for mounting an after market kickstand.

Re: Darrell Y’s 1971 Raleigh Sprite

Ryan Surface — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:02:02 -0000

I say what a lovely steed

Re: Darrell Y’s 1971 Raleigh Sprite

Roger Allison — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:01:35 -0000

Looks like the bicycle of a proper English gentleman

Re: Darrell Y’s 1971 Raleigh Sprite

BeaterRezQ — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:24:31 -0000

Nice, those plastic Hunt Wilde grips are retro-classy but boy do your hands sweat. (especially out here in the southwest) Sometimes, when riding during the summer months I have to wipe my hands off on my clothes just to keep from slipping off the grips. Wise move,imho. B