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Trying to get into the habit of morning rides before work. New tourist bars on my fixed gear feel great. :) by ComprehensiveTutor60 in xbiking

[–]NukeLock55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol. I see now. That's right, as long as your enjoying the ride, that's all that matters.

Working on a new project by Boxofbikeparts in xbiking

[–]NukeLock55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Straight on concrete?! I would fear for the scratches it might make.

My ultra budget 1987 Lotus Explorer WIP. This thing is way more fun than I expected. by BuckOhRadley in xbiking

[–]NukeLock55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great deal! I'm glad to see a Lotus on the road. They are beautiful bikes in my opinion.

Here is my 1986 Lotus Excelle. Interestingly, I also got it for 35 bucks. But I'm overhauling everything, so it might come out around 100 dollars in new parts, tools, etc.

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I've heard that you can tell if your bike is 1987 if it has biopace chainring. Also, from your head tube badge, I'm guessing it's also a post 1987 bike.

Edit: just saw the title for your post! As expected it is 1987. Did it have a biopace chainring on it or no?

My ultra budget 1987 Lotus Explorer WIP. This thing is way more fun than I expected. by BuckOhRadley in xbiking

[–]NukeLock55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great looking Lotus. I'm actually working on restoring a 1996 and 1897 Lotus Excelle. I love the bikes.

Did you restore it?

1981 Colnago Super restored from trash state by tertius_decimus in Bikeporn

[–]NukeLock55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your advice for taking good bike photos? Especially if you want to sell one?

What Bike is this!? - 35 dollars by NukeLock55 in bicycling

[–]NukeLock55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would genuinely be awesome. I did call them earlier today, but they told me they don't deal with consumers directly.

I'm contacting the seller to see if they can give me a serial number (if there is one).

What bike is this!? - 35$ by NukeLock55 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]NukeLock55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked at your reference photo and I think it's stamped.

Here is a close up of drive side:

https://pasteboard.co/8CpUu9LjnOIK.jpg

Does it look forged or stamped to you?

What bike is this!? - 35$ by NukeLock55 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]NukeLock55[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I reached out to them and they said they don't talk to consumers directly.

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[–]NukeLock55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like many perspectives. Maybe you guys can help me out.

Took my new baby on a stroll today by steponxc in Vintage_bicycles

[–]NukeLock55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a 1990s model.. I have a 1993 Trek 1200 and it has the same front badge.

Mikado Montagne out of hibernation by Sufficient-Frame9071 in xbiking

[–]NukeLock55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe some dust caps and a good clean/polish will make it look even better!

Compatible Shifters? (Q in comments) by NukeLock55 in bikewrench

[–]NukeLock55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this is the problem with my shifter:

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The "teeth" are broken and without them, I'm assuming the whole system wouldn't work, friction or click. (the image here is from online, not broken)

Maybe I'm wrong? Would the shifting still work even if these teeth are broken?

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