I should know by now to highlight the "death fork" in every thread that mentions my 614. My bad. Sounds like I should bite the bullet and replace it before I kill anyone should I sell it.
Marty On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 12:15:13 PM UTC-4 Paul Brodek wrote: > There are literally tons of candidates out there. I'm old and graying, and > so understand the literal meaning of "tons." Heck, just amongst us ibobers > we could likely dig out the 400-500 excess 4lb~5lb frames we'd need to make > a ton. Maybe not all your size. I won't get into details here since I don't > have numbers ready, but I've got two 61cm-ish cheapish-but-nice, higher-end > sport-tour Fujis that'd fit the bill nicely, along with a genuine tourer if > somebody wanted something stouter, with even better clearance. Plus a > forkless Miyata 912, and likely a couple others. > > No shortage of candidates... > > Paul Brodek > Hillsdale, NJ USA > > On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 9:05:03 AM UTC-4 Yankeebird wrote: > >> Wow so many sweet looking bikes and so many great ideas... this thread is >> paying off in spades and has definitely broadened my eye. Lovely. >> That Mercian is a heartstopper. Wowzer. I couldn't do it. I'm not worthy. >> You should keep her, for sure. >> >> Martie, what's the size of that Trek 614... 22.5"? >> On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 10:36:39 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: >> >>> My Saluki was originally owned by Ed Braley >>> >>> On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 9:59:32 PM UTC-4 Fullylugged wrote: >>> >>>> I have gotten great service out of a mid 80s Nashbar Mark III. It was >>>> originally converted to 650B by Ed Braley, if you're familiar with the >>>> name >>>> and came to me via a Riv List member. I rode it for a while with a Veloce >>>> Compact double, but for a while have used a Chorus 50/40/26 triple. I >>>> have >>>> an XT in back with a 11-36 9 speed and use it on hilly rides. It maxes >>>> out >>>> at 38mm without fenders on Velocity Synergy or A23 rims. Tange tubing and >>>> so far very durable. Very affordable frame on the used market. Made for >>>> Nashbar by Maruishi in Japan.[image: CHC Ferrous.jpg] >>>> >>>> On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 5:31:52 PM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, >>>> Stewartstown PA wrote: >>>> >>>>> I also have this Trek 614 from 1981 that is too small for me. Amazing >>>>> condition as-found. It came with 27" wheels but I tried a set of 700c >>>>> wheels with 40mm tires that they actually fit! I would part with it if >>>>> this >>>>> floats your boat. I can get better pics of the current cleaned up state. >>>>> It's a stunning bike. >>>>> >>>>> [image: 51036092221_89fff1d3be_c.jpg] >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 6:19:39 PM UTC-4 Marty Gierke, >>>>> Stewartstown PA wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Keep an eye out for an early to mid 80s Miyata 912 or 914. I picked >>>>>> this '83 912 up recently and it's a very nice bike. Will fit 32s. One >>>>>> level >>>>>> below the pro models. This is an as-found photo - I have since added the >>>>>> correct seatpost and pedals. Will find replacement hoods. Look at that >>>>>> sweet fork bend! All Shimano 600EX. Kind of flies under the radar so you >>>>>> might get lucky. >>>>>> >>>>>> Marty >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: 51403719006_1f39030bf6_c.jpg] >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 4:56:22 PM UTC-4 Ryan wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Craig, if you're asking yourself whether you should sell it, I think >>>>>>> you'll regret it, just because you have so much history with it.(Why I >>>>>>> can't part with my old PX-10 and 1993 X0-1...plus 3 Rivendells) .That >>>>>>> is a >>>>>>> beauty! So understated and elegant! The Gentleman moniker is very apt. >>>>>>> Have >>>>>>> another think about letting go of that...with all due respect to the >>>>>>> original poster😊 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ryan in Winnipeg, MB >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 2:21:46 PM UTC-5 Craig Montgomery >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I actually have one that might interest you Bubba. An '86 Mercian >>>>>>>> I've had almost 2 decades. 59cm (23 1/2"). 531C. "Sport Touring". >>>>>>>> 700x32mm >>>>>>>> BUT my favorite iteration is as a 650Bx38 All Roader. Got these wheels >>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>> sale also but they may be more than you want to invest (Phil Wood). I >>>>>>>> have >>>>>>>> set it up Fixed, with a Sturmey Archer 4 speed, 700x32 Light Tourer, >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> 650Bx38 All Road. Damn I'm convincing myself not to sell it. >>>>>>>> Here it is fixed: >>>>>>>> [image: monto1.jpg] >>>>>>>> Gentleman's Tourer (moteling it): >>>>>>>> [image: Mercian and Barbed Wire.jpg] >>>>>>>> As a 650B with PariMoto 38's >>>>>>>> [image: Mercian 650B by Falls.jpg] >>>>>>>> [image: Mt. Hopkins from Elephant Head Road Cropped.jpg] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If this pushes a button email me. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Craig way too many frames and projects in Tucson >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 8:45:29 AM UTC-7 Yankeebird >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I would like a Roadini, but it's going to be a while, and I'm >>>>>>>>> going through some money constraints right now, and I don't mind >>>>>>>>> fixing up >>>>>>>>> something else in the interim. I have a Cheviot right now, and it's >>>>>>>>> my >>>>>>>>> primary main bike for everything. I also have a Surly CC that I built >>>>>>>>> up >>>>>>>>> with an Alfine IGH 8 and Albatross bars, but I keep that at Mom's so >>>>>>>>> when >>>>>>>>> my bro and I visit we have a bike to bang around on to blow off steam. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I would really like a decent smooth steel frame that will take at >>>>>>>>> least a 32-38 tire, and I can build up either with another >>>>>>>>> IGH/albatross or >>>>>>>>> a cassette and drop bars depending on my whims. Something zippier >>>>>>>>> than my >>>>>>>>> Cheviot but not a straight up triathlon bike. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'd like to get my hands on a '86 Schwinn Passage (my brother has >>>>>>>>> this bike and it's an incredible) or an early/mid 80's Trek 720. But >>>>>>>>> these >>>>>>>>> things are going for PREMIUM money, almost ridiculous. I value them >>>>>>>>> as >>>>>>>>> $200-300 bikes, but they are listed at $800+ and it boggles my mind. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Any other comparable frames to the above two I mentioned that I >>>>>>>>> should be looking at? What about Motobecanes? Do they have standard >>>>>>>>> sizing >>>>>>>>> for components or am I going to be banging my head against the wall >>>>>>>>> finding >>>>>>>>> French sized parts? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Biking is something I enjoy, and I can do basic bike MX and can >>>>>>>>> learn the stuff I don't know, but I am not deep in the weeds of >>>>>>>>> dorkdom >>>>>>>>> when it comes to bikes. I have other much deeper passions. I probably >>>>>>>>> won't >>>>>>>>> build a wheel, but I can replace a BB. I know what I like and what I >>>>>>>>> want >>>>>>>>> when I see it, if I'm pointed in the correct direction by those who >>>>>>>>> know. >>>>>>>>> Hence this query. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8a72a20b-5b3f-45de-acbf-97e474d28a02n%40googlegroups.com.
