FAB Jim The Cyclist

List of Vintage Road Bike Weights

This list is by year and brand for published road bike weights from catalogs. Competitive cyclists have always wanted the lightest bikes. The below list gives an idea of the quality of each model based on how much they weigh. Lighter bikes were typically the more expensive models with the latest and greatest components. TheContinue reading “List of Vintage Road Bike Weights”

Installing Square Taper Crankset Stronglight Impact Double

Today we are going to install a square taper crankset, specifically the Stronglight Impact Double crankset. It’s a fairly straight forward process. What you need: Square taper crankset with a square taper bottom bracket installed. Make sure the bottom bracket matches the crankset. It should have the correct width and taper, the Stronglight is aContinue reading “Installing Square Taper Crankset Stronglight Impact Double”

Favorite Christmas Tree Ornament Road Bike

I was looking at the tree and thought I should go ahead and share my favorite ornament: Isn’t it beautiful? It’s a road bike and it’s yellow, kinda like my 74 Schwinn Le Tour… This is made by Old World Christmas Creations from glass. They use a technique that was developed in the 1800’s. MoltenContinue reading “Favorite Christmas Tree Ornament Road Bike”

1987 Raleigh The Edge Trials Mountain Bike

Now here is a really interesting mountain bike from history, The Edge Trials mountain bike by Raleigh. This bike was designed by John Olsen a early mountain bike designer, rider, and author. This bike stands out to me because it has a 24” rear wheel and a 26” front wheel. Have a look at thisContinue reading “1987 Raleigh The Edge Trials Mountain Bike”

Stronglight Impact Double Compact Crankset Review

I was looking for a nice, old school looking crankset that would work with a modern 2×10 drivetrain and found the Stronglight Impact double crankset. It fits my vision perfectly, have a look: I really think this crank has the vintage look but is made for modern 9/10 speed chains. Forged alloy crankarms are madeContinue reading “Stronglight Impact Double Compact Crankset Review”

1971 Schwinn Deluxe Stingray Kids Bicycle

Check out this real American classic bike. A 1971 Schwinn Deluxe Stingray bicycle with 20” wheels. Some kid was rolling cool with this one. Lemon color is yellow metal flake. Have a look at this beauty: Chrome plated fenders, cantilever frame, bucket saddle, and built-in kickstand. Reliable single speed with coaster brake. Colors available wereContinue reading “1971 Schwinn Deluxe Stingray Kids Bicycle”

Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge Installation Tange Seiki LN 3922

Today we are going to install a sealed cartridge bottom bracket, specifically a Tange Seiki LN 3922. The process should really be about the same for at least most other sealed cartridge bottom brackets. Shimano will be the same. What you need A new bottom bracket Anti-Seize Lubricant or grease Bottom bracket tool like theContinue reading “Bottom Bracket Sealed Cartridge Installation Tange Seiki LN 3922”

1960 Schwinn Speedster Bicycle Green

Now this is what I would call an extremely reliable and practical bicycle. First, it’s a vintage Schwinn so you know it was built to last. It’s also a single speed with a coaster brake, also very reliable. The most maintenance this thing has probably ever needed is lubing the chain. And it’s got theContinue reading “1960 Schwinn Speedster Bicycle Green”

Marque Adjustable Bike Torque Wrench Review

Now this is one of my favorite tools that I wish I had bought earlier. There are obviously lots of fasteners with a torque spec for bikes, so it gets a lot of use. Previously I had used a small torque wrench with a needle and a ruler you would watch to achieve the rightContinue reading “Marque Adjustable Bike Torque Wrench Review”

Vintage Centurion Bicycles

The vintage Centurion Bike company was started in 1969 by Mitchel Weiner and Junya Yamakoshi. Mitchel focused on running the business, and Junya supervised the manufacture and export to the USA. Centurion was a brand of Western States Import Company (WSI) in Newbury Park, CA which also owned the Diamondback brand. Early on the bikesContinue reading “Vintage Centurion Bicycles”