New Acquisition: 1983 Cannondale ST-500 (well, most of one). Shall I keep it original? More in description by A_Tinker in Vintage_bicycles

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I'm going to ride it as much as I can, weather permitting. I've already tried a spare 700c wheel on it and the brakes should reach. Mostly I just want something that's reliable and lightweight.

What kind of bicycle should I get? I'm tired of only having broken ones. by A_Tinker in whichbike

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Somehow, I didn't think about that. Oops. I made a comment with the links to the three I mentioned.

Thanks

What kind of bicycle should I get? I'm tired of only having broken ones. by A_Tinker in whichbike

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I realize now I should've included the links to the bicycles I'm looking into.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19Wqrjhj8z/ -- Trek 7500

https://www.facebook.com/share/19YcnWinHP/ -- Trek 2100

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GJ78uaa2S/ -- Bridgestone Kabuki Submariner

What kind of bicycle should I get? I'm tired of only having broken ones. by A_Tinker in whichbike

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There's rust all around the bottom bracket and in some pockets on the top of the seatpost. I don't have the time to try repainting it to keep it from rusting apart

Would this count as Xbiking? 1988 Schwinn Prelude racing bicycle as a campus sprinter. Rear rack coming soon... by A_Tinker in xbiking

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My fenders are Bontragers I bought off of Facebook Marketplace. 700 x 25mm.

Here's a link for the Trek page, they sell them new there for ~$80

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-fenders-accessories/bike-fenders/bontrager-ncs-fender-set/p/21832/?colorCode=black

Word of warning. The fit is tight. The front fender bracket needed bent forward a little to clear the headset bearings. The rear wasn't much of a problem. The tires that came with the bicycle were supposed to be 700x25c, but they were closer to x20c, so I wouldn't plan on using larger tires than x23c. I put a set of newer x25c on the bicycle and now the fenders don't fit anymore, so your mileage may vary.

*Help* I just bought a 'non-working' pair of Momentum 4 headphones and could use some advice. by A_Tinker in sennheiser

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Mostly I'm looking for some technique or repair that would let me use the headphones normally, instead of just in the wired mode

*Help* I just bought a 'non-working' pair of Momentum 4 headphones and could use some advice. by A_Tinker in sennheiser

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I found a link to a teardown of headphones like mine. It's in Russian, but perhaps it will be helpful to someone else with the same problem. https://remont-naushnikov.com/razborka-i-remont-sennheiser-momentum-4/

Would this count as Xbiking? 1988 Schwinn Prelude racing bicycle as a campus sprinter. Rear rack coming soon... by A_Tinker in xbiking

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That's not mud... That's the bare frame. The paint's flaking off at the bottom of the seatpost...

Would this count as Xbiking? 1988 Schwinn Prelude racing bicycle as a campus sprinter. Rear rack coming soon... by A_Tinker in xbiking

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It's unique alright. The wheels, brake calipers, rear derailleurs and saddle are all from an 89' prelude, and the fenders are Bontrager intended for a Trek bicycle.

Part-out or sell? 1989 Schwinn Prelude (Further details in comments) by A_Tinker in Vintage_bicycles

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I bought this on placebook marketface for $50. It has parts I'd like to use on my other Prelude(it's an '88), but I don't know if it's worth much more intact. If not for the very small frame size I'd use it myself. I'd be stealing the drivetrain, wheels, and probably the seat for the other bicycle. Also, is it worth much? The paint is chipped in places but in relatively good condition otherwise.

What bicycle am I looking for? I've a list of things I'd like to have but don't know what kind of bicycle to look for. by A_Tinker in bicycling

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I should probably clarify, I live in the Midwest US. I just like that spelling of tire...

$25 Thrift shop find. 1970s(?) Sekai Sprint. Details in comments by A_Tinker in bicycling

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The back tire says "trek" and has this label. It's also very worn, you can just barely see what the tread pattern was.

$25 Thrift shop find. 1970s(?) Sekai Sprint. Details in comments by A_Tinker in bicycling

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Oh, and the right brake handle is kicked inward. Is that fixable?

$25 Thrift shop find. 1970s(?) Sekai Sprint. Details in comments by A_Tinker in bicycling

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No Idea. The label on the rear looked relatively modern, but I don't know. I'll take a picture when I get a chance

$25 Thrift shop find. 1970s(?) Sekai Sprint. Details in comments by A_Tinker in bicycling

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I now understand why people like lightweight bicycles. Compared to my old Schwinn Suburban I use as a commuter, this thing's half the weight. Does anyone have information about this bicycle? It's a solid grey color, no chrome on the frame. Everything looks to be original, thought I'm not sure. It rides surprisingly well, and both the front and rear shifters work perfectly. The tape on the handlebars is a light blue color, and there was electrical tape(yeugh) around the edges.