Recent content by Multipass

Re: How do these bikes keep finding me just in one week The Raleigh is awesome :D And it looks to be in great condition too. I've been on the hunt for a vintage Raleigh for the last couple of years but I'm in the same unfortunate position as many others here - where I live bikes like that...

All three of those are really cool finds. I remember those Supercycles were everywhere. All the cool kids had one. Which of course, meant I never had one of my own (and I wanted one soooooo badly). I also recall 'round about the same time there was a Supercycle BMX with flat black frame &...

The vintage BMX guys have the 1 1/8" forks into 1" frames swap sorted out: http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=40740 It's important to note that not all 1" headsets are actually the same size. If the frame you're working with has the Schwinn/BMX sized 1" headset, you're in business...

I live in the NW too! Makes shipping this stuff easy :mrgreen: Project bike wise I have : A 1948 Schwinn straight bar frame. I got this from Hooch back in ’06 and I know I won’t get around to finishing it. (I no longer have access to painting facilities). Pictures of the frame can be seen...

I may be able to help you with your rat rod build bike search - I'm also in Calgary and have too many projects, not enough time plus I need to free up some space. -Mp

Pfffftt – 10 feet of snow is nothing. Around here, especially at this time of year, you always look both ways before crossing the street – getting hit by a glacier is no fun. -Mp

I heartily approve! It's gorgeous! -Mp

Re: Clancy's Snow-play thread. Does this count? As you can see, I almost made it to the pathway. (apologies for the lousy picture quality :oops: ) Late night winter ride photo tweaked in Photoshop: We've had an unusually snowy winter this year. -Mp

Oh yeah! Seeing the TT is on my bucket list. Check out the film "One Man's Island" if you get the chance: http://www.onemansisland.com/ When it comes to cars, British Touring cars (BTCC) during the SuperTouring years were my favourite. Stock bodied cars sliding three wide around Brands Hatch -...

Regarding the steel vs aluminum thing, as a few have already mentioned, there's far more to ride quality than just the frame material. Tubing diameter, frame geometry and construction details etc all play a part in how "harsh" or "plush" a frame rides. Wheel and tire choice will also have a huge...

British on my dad's side. My Grandfather was the only member from that branch of the family to leave England. The UK side of my family is from the Lancashire region. I really need to go back there soon and if I had the chance, I'd move to London in a heartbeat. French Canadian on my mom's side...

LOL - Calling atheism a religion is like saying bald is a hair color. Yes, I am familiar with the entire first amendment of your country. Just to clarify, my question was not does the ACLU defend the preaching of Islam etc, my question was would you be supporting the teachers facing contempt...

Yep, the fun did just leave the building. But at the risk of stirring the pot, I do have to say one thing that ticks me off is people who use religion to control other people. And if they can't be controlled, they are marginalized and dehumanized by the gang in charge of the pulpit. I've seen...

Well put deorman. I tend to think this is the heart of the matter. I look back to the bikes of my younger days - the Redlines, GT's etc -those bikes were such an integral part of my (and my friends) world. They really meant a lot to us, we were part of a bigger something. It's hard to explain...

Bicycle-wise, other than parts that don't work, this is what gets under my skin (Yes, I admit it's petty and no, it's really not that big of a deal to me, but you asked :mrgreen: ): The Cycle-chic/Dutch bike fad. Let me state clearly that I think the bikes are in fact very cool, and biking as...