[DeusEx]

We should calculate headphone/bike ratios...=0..

 

[juniperlater]

Be it ever so humble...

 

[EraserXIV]

i love my 80s bikes. bikes from that time period are definitely some of the best. the steel frames ride so comfortably, although they may be considered heavy, i don't think 20 lbs is too bad.

i've got 2 Miyata road bikes, the 710 and the 310, both from 1986. the 710 is upgraded to an indexed shimano 105 group set while the 310 has stock parts (friction shifters all the way!).

oh don't worry. i know the handlebar tape need to be changed on the 310, i just changed it a couple weeks ago. i also replaced the seat and replaced the brake levers with tektro aero levers.

 

[iriverdude]

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i love my 80s bikes

I don't. Crap brakes (suicide levers) crap quality rims/wheels compared to new thicker walled/rimmed types. Don't like downtube shifters have to take hands off bars. Steel frames though, but you can still buy steel frame bikes.

 

[ricksome]

I like downtube shifters.......Are they available on current bicycles?

 

[immtbiker]

My 1974 Schwinn Continental weighed 44 lbs. Sort of puts things in perspective no?

 

[DanielCox]

You can buy modern downtube shifters (I think).
What would possess you to do that is another question.

 

[EraserXIV]

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Originally Posted by iriverdude /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't. Crap brakes (suicide levers) crap quality rims/wheels compared to new thicker walled/rimmed types. Don't like downtube shifters have to take hands off bars. Steel frames though, but you can still buy steel frame bikes.

i have no idea what you're talking about. none of my bikes have suicide levers and they both have quality ukai rims. they were both triathalon bikes back in the day and still work 110%.

yeah some bikes from the 80s weren't too great, but the same can be said today. i'd take a 80s schwinn world sport with suicide levers anyday over a crappy walmart bike.

 

[chobint]

if i recall correctly, shimano does make modern downtube shifters. I've seen pics of an old bike fully pimped out with modern 105, including down tube shifters.

 

[Stereo_Sanchez]

Ah the old days, downtube shifters. How about nail-in cleats on your leather soled bicycle shoes!

 

[cn11]

By downtube shifters, I take it we're talking about friction downtube shifters? Those were indeed the days... when you had to trim each shift to keep the chain from clattering like mad. And the gears in the back numbered 5, or 6 if you were lucky, not 10 or 11 (ahhh, Campy Record).

 

[drewfus420]

here is a link to a page with my old school BMX collection:
Drewfus Nation :: Home of Cyber-Pirate Radio!
and here are pix of some of my fixed gear bikes
Drewfus Nation :: Home of Cyber-Pirate Radio!
Both pages are way outdated, and I still have to make a page for my vintage road bikes and Campagnolo collection.
Do I need to say I tend to get carried away with hobbies

 

[ricksome]

Drewfus..... nice web site

 

[DanielCox]

Nice chain.

 

[drewfus420]

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Originally Posted by ricksome /img/forum/go_quote.gif Drewfus..... nice web site

Thanks neighbor..
I haven't updated it in like 2 years, nor have I been doing as much work on bicycles since I became obsessed with my motorcycles...