http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/ Ryan Owners Club Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:29:22 GMT Geoff Steele http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/454 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/454 Seat clamp arrangement doesn't look like a Ryan original, but it might have been 'created' by the current owner in an effort to improve the bike (??). Side Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:43:01 GMT gbenth http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/453 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/453 ... Looks to me like an English made Peer Gynt. I only have 1 picture in my file and is is very low res. so I can't be sure. The front fork angle and bend look Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:39:04 GMT Paul Bruneau http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/452 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/452 Hi again teenrapide- Was this bike acquired in the UK? I seem to recall Dick mentioning that there were some companies that copied his design there... The Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:10:03 GMT teenrapide http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/451 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/451 Here's the pictures of the drop out and seat clamp-I'm rapidally coming to the conclusion that it's not a ryan but thought I'd check anyway... Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:57:12 GMT Robert Krzewinski http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/450 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/450 Two suggestions for Ryan Vanguard steering tubes.   The Bicycle Man - http://www.bicycleman.com/ - A few years ago I talked with owner and he set up a rig to Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:37:13 GMT Reedchrisj@... http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/449 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/449 This is a common problem. See the archives for other discussions concerning bent linkage or steering rods. Christopher Reed Arlington, VA ... From: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:58:46 GMT Brian Wilson http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/448 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/448 ... I asked a friend who has an Avatar 2000 and he replied ... Brian Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:29:56 GMT Michael Harris http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/447 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/447 Those rod ends can also be found at Mac Master Carr. I would think the rods may also be found there. I just don't know the size you would need. Mike. _____ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:30:38 GMT Paul Bruneau http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/446 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/446 Of course you are very welcome here, Greg. I hope you saw the page I finally put up at http://ryanownersclub.com/scrapbook/lenvreeland/ I think the number is Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:23:04 GMT Greg Yatko http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/445 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/445 Hi All, I just visited my sister-in-law. I was trying to find a serial number on her dad's remaining Avatar. I couldn't find one where I might have expected on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:28:41 GMT joemccr@... http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/444 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/444 Hey Tom, I MAY have something that would help you. I recently sold my Slipstream.? I have a steering rod hanging in the basement.? This one sustained a bend Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:44:42 GMT Geoff Steele http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/443 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/443 Hi Joel: Thanks for your email. I tried the other address for Keith. I have a Vanguard, too, and love the bike. I've been able to meet Dick Ryan a couple of Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:20:05 GMT joe dickman http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/442 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/442 I was able to exchange email with Keith by using the layzieroadie email address. He also posted some pictures on the WISIL site "for sale" board, under the Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:04:41 GMT bikeolounger@... http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/441 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/441 Hey, gang! I have a '96 Vanguard (it's pictured on the group's web site, even). I tweaked the linkage rod the other night, for I think the third time. I got it Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:42:49 GMT Geoff Steele http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/440 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ryanownersclub/message/440 Can you point me to the source, then ? Thanks, Geoff To: ryanownersclub@yahoogroups.com From: joeldickman@... Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:00:39 +0000