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Thanks for the reply. Sorry for the ambiguity--I was asking about the Schwinn. I should have known, as the Varsity came with the old boomer 27"s, which are larger (rim wise) than 700c. I ask because I have a 20" Collegiate frameset that I'm wondering what to do with. It fits 2" x 26" tires with...

Speaking of Bromptons, I used to use mine often for shopping. Yes, all of the groceries in this basket came home with me on the bike folded up in the carriage. It looks like more than it is because the front mounted carrier is buried under the food: Before I had the "official" Brompton front...

Thanks and thanks! The frame mounted carriers are certainly a step up. Surly chose not to go that route, and truthfully, the basket I used was just sitting around. I installed it one day after shopping with the kids, and picking up (among other things) a bag of tortilla chips. They didn't get...

Interesting. Are those 27.5" / 650b wheels?

Very nicely done. That bike was the perfect candidate, given its conglomeration of parts, and the rusty chrome wheelset being modern (or semi modern). Looks like a lot of fun.

I simultaneously agree and disagree with this statement. This absolutely can happen, and in fact did happen in my own case, early on. It's probably the norm. But it doesn't have to be that way. I started out with a Schwinn middleweight, and moved up to a postwar DX ballooner. I then built up a...

Thanks. It was a happy accident that I got this frameset: I was looking for seriously any longtail that I could set up for carrying human cargo (and wouldn't have to drive 100+ miles to a place like NYC) that I could get for a reasonable price. A guy an hour north of me had this medium sized...

'56 Humber Sports.

Stopped off for a curbside pickup at the grocery store on the way home from picking the kids up from school. And yes baskets rule--they make virtually any bike useful. Or in this case, more useful.

Thanks!

How can you tell it's a fake? I'm not challenging that--I honestly don't know. Looks like the bidders all knew, given the final sale price.

Hi friend. I really admire you for what you've accomplished here. One is naturally going to improve as they persist in an activity, but your progress shows real dedication. I'm not a racer, and truthfully not much of a gravel rider. I attend three organized gravel rides per year, plus some solo...

Yup, bars are cool. I'd find a use for the Zefal pump and strap on bottle cage, too. Heck, I'd pay $16 just for a set of usable 27" tires so I can finish this boomer Puch I have, and get it out of my life.

No idea what these are worth, but I have to imagine this is a good buy in this condition, bent fork not withstanding: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/250583741247350/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Aba7c0ec3-3387-4188-9ba4-d19b74cf2b78

Stunning as it sits!

Congrats - those look sweet!

Right? Had I seen this bike before selling my own '68 camelback five years ago, things may have gone differently. That said, I do have a camelback Raleigh Colt already missing a fender and with bent cranks, and access to the park FFS tool for cold spacing. Plus some knockabout 559 wheels. Not as...

Nice bike. Bump for a super clean example!

What timing! I had just emailed you with a query on this one. Looks great. Having seen a couple examples of Mike's work up close, I can vouch that his work is top notch. Whoever gets this one (maybe me?) will not be disappointed.

Best answer. If our paths should ever cross, I'm buying you a beer. I'm 48. With a 5 and 8 year old. I once thought they'd keep me feeling younger, but they're wearing me out. Recently, I find myself telling people I'm almost 50. The greys hit my beard this year, and I'm realizing I'm not young...

I had a Coaster 3 for a bit - looked essentially like the OP's bike in question. You can get out of the saddle if you grip the bars closer to the stem. There's plenty of bar there ahead of the grips, so it wasn't a problem for me. Or better yet, swap bars to something with less pullback. A set...

I'm a big fan of the Suntour thumbies - my choice every time. I'm the farthest from an expert on cranks, but I do have a set of Stronglight arms, with 40/52t rings (hoping to do my own Klunker inspired build someday). What I can say is that my set has a proprietary BCD, which would limit...

That sounds really nice. Back when I worked on location, I had a 5 mile each way, fairly flat ride along the river. The majority of that was on the very nice Farmington River Trail MUP, which intersects with the Farmington Heritage Canal Trail - a part of the East Coast Greenway. So of course I...

@kingsting: I hadn't thought to check there. Good tip. Looks like shipping for a pair would run me $15, which seems reasonable, although it steer me towards the LBS (I have yet to check). SirMike has very generously offered to help me out on this, so I seem to be set for this bike. I also like...

Thanks for the vote of confidence on Kenda, but I want to know more about the commute!

Hello again, Mike! We spoke at Wethersfield on Sunday (I didn't connect you to your CABE identity at the time). I'm Wilson, if I didn't properly introduce myself, and I was asking about 28s, for the $35 basket case I'd picked up there. I've enjoyed your help numerous times over the years both...

I really like the creme tires on other black bikes I've seen online (mine's a '72 DL1L). I'm just not sure if I'd like it on my own. I will say that I've never regretted the two times I put whitewalls on light roadsters... I think the shipping from CA to CT would kill the deal, though. Thanks...

I'm going to bug my local bike co-op (and indie shop if they fail), but am wondering where y'all go for these. I'm looking for the Kenda K141, or similar tread style. Thanks!

Probably easier to hack saw than drill. All new chains I've purchased in the past several years come with the new style master link that works with a shifty bike. Caveat that I've only bought 9 and 10 speed chains, but either should work with a 5 speed freewheel. So no extra cost. When you see...

Looks great in Campus green. Delta trikes are fun, and attention-getters. I have a newer one (Sun Traditional) that's been hot rodded somewhat (2x8 drive with rapid fire , V brake up front / 180mm disk in back, Brooks B67, Dutch bars). Fun fun!

I can't say anything that hasn't been said, but this is in the top five favorite posts this year. Anywhere. Love it.

No idea.

I'm digging those pedals!

Interesting. I've got a Raleigh Colt that this could take in a new direction. $30 to start?

Yeah, $28 is still a good amount of money in my world - especially considering this fail was on a bike for which I paid $100. But the chrome Sunlite CroMo canti fork I bought cost a multiple of what the repair would, and it's not the right color. On the plus side, those forks come with a really...

I've had success with this method three times. The fourth time, I just couldn't get it straight, and kinked the fork tube at the top. This fail happened to be a 4130 unicrown fork, so I think my success rate might be even better than 75% with hi-ten traditional crown forks. But the point of this...

So I do things a bit differently, out of necessity. My everyday bike (really, my main form of transportation) is a longtail cargo bike. Last I weighed it, it was 57lbs. This was before I added the big Wald basket, and mudguards. Of course the weight fluctuates depending on what's hiding in the...

No kidding. You can sometimes find the basic Sylvan touring pedals for $30-40 new, and they look great on nearly any bike (so long as they take a 9/16"). Rebuildable, functional, and timeless.

No idea, but I'm glad to see it looks untouched, and in very nice shape. That chrome can be cleaned up with 0000 steel wool and WD40.

On at least two occasions, I have acquired a bike with the intention of parting it, or at least scavenging bits for a project. Of course I always have to get the bike going to test said parts. Well I've learned that it's impossible for me to part a functioning bike, so those became saves. So...

The very nature of the comparison suggests the question is referring to the electro-forged S-5, S-6 lightweight 3 speeds with the Ashtabula forks. So the answer is the Racer is trimmed out nicer.

With regards to the three speed lightweights, the Racer is more upscale (nicer saddle, pedals, etc). I don't recall the specific differences, but its touch points - detail stuff. The camel back frames are specific to the smallest ones (17" seat tube, I believe). I've certainly come across more...

This is a very cool build, and well worth the money, IMO. I had this size Speedster (17"?) with a tri-coaster, bone stock aside from fresh Kenda 23s - and that was pretty quick. I imagine this one would live up to it's name very well.

Holy smokes - what a gem! Wildly unique, obvious quality (Japanese), and so well preserved.

I've got to come clean: I rehabbed and re-imagined a department store beach cruiser into a Klunker, and took it into the hills. Last pic is what I started from. Bike was gifted to me, and I'm regifting it to a friend who is in need of a bike.

Welcome! I'm actually really interested in seeing pics of that Bianchi MTB. '80s ATBs / MTBs are pretty hot right now, and Bianchi put out some nice ones. I keep one as my go-to fun bike.

Also, @PJ311foo, is that an alloy bodied AW rear hub I spy? Mine's the common steel one.

Wonderful bike! I have a '56 myself. I appreciate the numerous detailed photos, as mine came without the original grips or rear reflector. Yes, those are film shots (taken last April). Leica M1 with adapted Summar 50 lens, Kentmere Pan 400 film, home developed in Cinestill df96 and scanned...

This '67 was my main rider for a time. It brought me places in style, for sure. This was before cleanup, and I was too lazy to try to find a real photo, so this is a screenshot from the 'gram (hence the crop):

Oh good - from the title, I was worried that you might be reporting that Pacific intended to resurrect the DX moniker. Very nice find!