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  1. DrRumack80

    Schwinn King Sting and Sidewinder!???

    Looks more like #777 "This is number 7 of those first original 10."
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    It's Sunday! Show Your Sunrise Or Sunset & Bike Photos On Sunday

    Either this is a sunset or a UFO is touching down behind the trees. A beautiful Palm Sunday here in NJ!
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    What bike did you ride today?

    Riding once a week ain't cutting it! I got 9 miles in today on the '85 Mongoose ATB. Breezy and a chill in the air here in NJ, but the cherry blossoms are starting to pop. Hope everyone had a great weekend!
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    1993 Bridgestone XO-1

    It's really looking good! The XO's and the lugged Trek Multi-tracks are some of the most versatile bikes ever made. The XO's are much, much rarer, though. I have a completely stock '91 Trek 750 and a '92 that I bought as a frameset from Jeff Archer at First Flight Bikes. I had the '92 built up...
  5. DrRumack80

    Local Bicycle Shop NJ - Ebay Seller?

    I'm a local to Reed and @Underground Bicycle Shop. Good to know that such a gem is close by! We might have even crossed paths before - did you know Steve @ Eddy's Cycle City? I lost count how many Saturdays I spent hanging out there. Steve is a treasure trove of knowledge on Schwinns and an...
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    2nd Best ever Ebay Score....still in shock finding this one!

    I do jest. And don't call me Shirley
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    2nd Best ever Ebay Score....still in shock finding this one!

    Found a better photo of the tank in this thread. It's clearly the lawn reflecting in the tank, not green primer. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/vintage-neat-mens-schwinn-blue-phantom-bicycle-restored.214389/post-1473964
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    2nd Best ever Ebay Score....still in shock finding this one!

    I found it in the completed auctions and zoomed in on the photos. The aged decals and corrosion in the tank are strong points in favor of it being authentic, as is the fact that it came from a non-collector. I hope it is the real deal. It will make for an interesting discussion. one way or the...
  9. DrRumack80

    What bike did you ride today?

    2nd ride on the '82 Stumpjumper - only 8.5 miles on a mild (59F) day here in New Jersey. Facing east in these photos towards Brooklyn. You can just make out the Verrazano Bridge which connects Staten Island to the south with Brooklyn. Hope everyone had a great weekend!
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    What bike did you ride today?

    Did two rides today - first was a quick one on the '74 Varsity to see the end of the St. Patty's parade here in town.
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    The "HOLY GRAIL" of Schwinn MTB frames!

    That is also a good option. I sold an '88 Sierra frame to a friend some years ago, who proceeded to have it built up with a Shimano SLX 10-speed group, and period-correct calipers/ brake levers. It really turned out great and is a blast to ride. The rear triangle had to be spread a few mm to...
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    The "HOLY GRAIL" of Schwinn MTB frames!

    Sounds like a great project. I have parts from that era, but nothing NOS. Derailleurs, cranksets, thumbies, calipers and levers turn up NOS on Ebay from time to time. The hardest to find (and priciest) items will likely be NOS period-correct rims. There will be lots of competition for them from...
  13. DrRumack80

    With sadness I announce the loss of another CABER , Ian Laurie @Ian

    One Ian's rides last year - amazing photo of the Astoria-Megler bridge! https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/what-bike-did-you-ride-today.61973/page-2965#post-1614234
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    With sadness I announce the loss of another CABER , Ian Laurie @Ian

    Very sad news. I didn't know him but had communicated with him on the "What Bike Did You Ride Today" thread. Always loved his photos of Astoria and the surrounding area. Ian seemed to be very active and full of life. He will be greatly missed.
  15. DrRumack80

    St.Patty's green bikes......

    1996 GT Outpost. Nothing special, but this was my first decent mountain bike, received as a college graduation gift from the folks
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    St.Patty's green bikes......

    c.1919 Century Cycle Co "Royal Roadster". (pics are from 2001, using a 2nd generation Olympus 1.3mp camera).
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    St.Patty's green bikes......

    '81 Ritchey Everest
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    St.Patty's green bikes......

    Nothing too old or cool - '72 Suburban
  19. DrRumack80

    What bike did you ride today?

    Pulled one of my '82 Stumpys out for a ride on cold, windy, rainy day, though the sun made an appearance just before it dropped below the horizon. Only 6.2 miles today as I bumped into a friend along the way and spent the next two hours talking instead of riding. Hope everyone had a great weekend!
  20. DrRumack80

    It’s Another Tequesta Sunrise

    Great score! GT had some great paint schemes and graphics on their early bikes. Definitely looks all original save for the tires. Early Suntour indexing group, which work quite well. I used to have an '89 Timberline - a great rider, but a little on the heavy side.
  21. DrRumack80

    Sold Mead Pathfinder

    Killer patina on this one! Great price too on an amazing survivor.
  22. DrRumack80

    The "HOLY GRAIL" of Schwinn MTB frames!

    Very nicely-made frame/fork. It looks very similar to the later '84 High Sierra frame, save for the tig'd vs lugged construction. The headtube angle on this frame looks slacker to my eye, and the chainstays look longer. What are your plans for it?
  23. DrRumack80

    Selling my Schwinn Super Sport

    Very clean bike! Looks like a 26" frame.
  24. DrRumack80

    Ebay Sale and subsequent delivery via USHIP Nightmare.... Anyone experience this?

    No such experience here, but it's been almost 10 years since I've had a bike shipped to me. I hope this has a good outcome for you and the buyer
  25. DrRumack80

    What bike did you ride today?

    Seems like riding once per week is the norm these days. The weather was off the charts - 68F today in New Jersey - felt more like May! Got 11 miles in on the '84 Sierra - made a mad dash home when I realize the front tire was going flat. Hope everyone had a great weekend!
  26. DrRumack80

    A picture speaks a thousand words Lets see your vintage mountainbikes.

    1986 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport. I bought this on Ebay over a decade ago from a junk dealer in Gloucester, Massachusetts and spent more to have it packed and shipped by a local bike shop. Originally purchased at the Magnolia Bike Shop in Magnolia, Mass. - spent its entire life in Gloucester...
  27. DrRumack80

    A picture speaks a thousand words Lets see your vintage mountainbikes.

    No problem! Other parts, like the seatpost and Sansin hubs, might have date codes as well.
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    A picture speaks a thousand words Lets see your vintage mountainbikes.

    That Miyata is either an '87 or '88. The Shimano components will have a two digit code that will help narrow it down. Nice bikes! https://www.pedalpedlar.co.uk/blogs/thejournal/14852501-vintage-bike-dating-pt1-shimano-date-codes
  29. DrRumack80

    What bike did you ride today?

    Between tax season and weather, rides are far and few in between these days. Got in 11.8 miles on the '84 Sierra on a cold, crisp (38F) day in NJ.
  30. DrRumack80

    Let's see your rare handlebars. TOC, Ballooner, muscle bike, whatever!

    Clamp on Tom Ritchey bullmoose bars brazed by the man himself - 1983 Competition and 1981 Everest
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    My new schwinn motorbike

    Good catches @mr.cycleplane. Looks like West Johnson St is now an elevated highway. I found an Al Wickert from Fon du Lac who passed in 2019 at age 81 -the chain guard predates his birth. If the collector from Redondo Beach is on the CABE, perhaps he or she can shed some light on the bike's...
  32. DrRumack80

    My new schwinn motorbike

    Maybe date of purchase?
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    My new schwinn motorbike

    They are still out there! Amazing find! Looks like a date on the chainguard too - Nov 5, 1935
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    A picture speaks a thousand words Lets see your vintage mountainbikes.

    @Heatwave Nice GT! It looks like mid to later 90's with those decals and the V-brakes I think '95 was the last year for the prominent "GT All Terra" decal on the downtube. Those bikes will go forever.
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    A picture speaks a thousand words Lets see your vintage mountainbikes.

    @soddruntlestuntle That Sierra looks great! Looks much better with the skinwalls. I had one of those some years back and sold it to a friend. The U-brakes are a bit fussy to set up but are very powerful. Just keep an eye on it, because as the pads wear, they strike higher and higher on the...
  36. DrRumack80

    Vintage Bicycles in NYC

    Also Also, on the NJ side, Palisades Interstate Park, which runs roughly 10 miles north along the Hudson. Lots of rolling hills, some very steep, but very scenic. I rode there last October, from Ft Lee to State Line Lookout. It's a bit of a challenging ride, 21 miles with 400 ft of elevation...
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    A picture speaks a thousand words Lets see your vintage mountainbikes.

    Beautiful Breezer! Joe's bikes are the rarest of the rare.
  38. DrRumack80

    Vintage Bicycles in NYC

    Nice! I have done numerous rides on this path over the last 20+ years. Just beware - while e-bikes are banned on this path, it does not entirely stop it, and it creates quite a hazard, especially on heavy traffic days. If the weather is mild, expect the path to be heavily used. Also, at every...
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    A picture speaks a thousand words Lets see your vintage mountainbikes.

    I love the paint job. Very well done! Nice mix of parts too. The fork looks like the Ritchey copy that Bridgestone made in the mid 90's. The Bridestone MB-1 came with this fork, and was lugged, in 1994. This could be a Bridgestone MB-1 that someone built up with 80's parts. The hubs look...
  40. DrRumack80

    Vintage Bicycles in NYC

    I've lived in the NYC Metro Area my entire life, but being a Jersey guy, I'm not all that familiar with the shops in the City. If you get some milder weather, try riding the Hudson River Greenway. You can take it from the Battery all the way to the northern tip of Manhattan. Here is a shot...
  41. DrRumack80

    What bike did you ride today?

    That had to be an 80's time warp! Was Bananarama blasting on the ride over?
  42. DrRumack80

    What bike did you ride today?

    Quick 5 mile ride before dinner on the '84 Sierra. Work and weather has been keeping me from riding. Yes, this area does look like the opening credits of All in the Family! 😁Today was a mild 49F - not bad for mid February in northeast NJ. Hope everyone had a great weekend!
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    3 speed hub in a Varsity frame

    Nothing I can add to the tech side of this discussion, but 20+ years ago, my local Schwinn dealer built up a custom bike for a customer using a 70's Continental frameset. He laced Sturmey Archer 3 speed rear/Schwinn Approved France front hubs to 700C hoops. I took it for a spin before the owner...
  44. DrRumack80

    The old (paper) days of CABE-1997

    Great info. Thanks, Dave S!
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    Iron Horse G Spot...

    Good luck with the sale! You never know, someone who wanted one of these back in the day but couldn't afford it might grab it
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    The old (paper) days of CABE-1997

    I enjoyed the CABE newsletter and early website. Richard Truett's tales of finding classics at swap meets, flea markets and garage sales was an inspiration during my early days in the hobby. I wonder what happened to the Aerocycle and '41? Mead Ranger he added to his collection. Is he still in...
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