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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 8,884
Posted By jethin

My two cents: If you have an integrated post you...

My two cents: If you have an integrated post you should exclusively use the soak and vice method. Patience is key. Cut as a very last resort. No old bike is worth using caustic chemicals that could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 726
Posted By jethin

Not too shabby.

Not too shabby.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 915
Posted By jethin

Sorry for your loss Sheri. I can’t remember...

Sorry for your loss Sheri. I can’t remember exactly what it was, but Glenn helped me out with a part I needed for a project of my own some time back. It was a generous thing to do, and I haven’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 717
Posted By jethin

I was thinking about buying a new bike around...

I was thinking about buying a new bike around 2007, and an in-the-know co-worker recommended an orange Poprad which was on closeout for around $500. I passed.

Someone once also offered me a ticket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 693
Posted By jethin

^ what he said, and especially after he figured...

^ what he said, and especially after he figured out that white is the right color for the housing.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-24-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 958
Posted By jethin

fify ...

fify

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 631
Posted By jethin

Look, I never said the guy had any brains.

Look, I never said the guy had any brains.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 631
Posted By jethin

It’s easier to take a few pounds off your body...

It’s easier to take a few pounds off your body than off your bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By jethin

Good times, nice folks, and great bikes!

Good times, nice folks, and great bikes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,909
Posted By jethin

Apologies, but this experiment will be null and...

Apologies, but this experiment will be null and void without utilizing the requisite kit (including hair shirt) and achieving the proper riding position.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,369
Posted By jethin

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,572
Posted By jethin

Ah, the C&V dream. I go to the fast rides, but...

Ah, the C&V dream. I go to the fast rides, but then skip ‘em to go for a leisurely toodle instead. It’s more fun, and I’ve nothing left to prove anymore. Also I’m old, slow, and like beer too much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,849
Posted By jethin

Bro, can I just say *thaaanks* for your like 50,...

Bro, can I just say *thaaanks* for your like 50, super interesting posts in this fascinating thread? Like I for one am on tender hooks, like a dead horse, waiting for your next decree. Does smd4 read...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,849
Posted By jethin

^ This dude is obviously a thread-sitting troll;...

^ This dude is obviously a thread-sitting troll; not worth the breath.

SurferRosa has it right. Most non-cyclists don’t delineate Lycra from wool or any other sub-group of riders. Many see all of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,849
Posted By jethin

This cartoonist has an axe to grind, and appears...

This cartoonist has an axe to grind, and appears to be an *%#hole to boot. And still his biggest flaw is that he just isn’t funny.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,158,406
Posted By jethin

Can I just interrupt to say that I hate...

Can I just interrupt to say that I hate helicopters? Thank your stars if you don’t have to listen them all day, because in my city tourists, tv stations, cops and Roy family wannabes use them like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 779,378
Posted By jethin

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,533
Posted By jethin

This is what happens when a hobby becomes...

This is what happens when a hobby becomes commodified. I buy, sell, and trade with folks who put cycling/people before the almighty dollar and am rarely disappointed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By jethin

I think I’m going to take the Windsor...

I think I’m going to take the Windsor International.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,005
Posted By jethin

Nice bike. I’ll be the first to tell you that it...

Nice bike. I’ll be the first to tell you that it looks like your seat collar is over-tightened. Are you sure your seatpost is the right size?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,054
Posted By jethin

I think the main question with any bike project...

I think the main question with any bike project is do you want this particular bike to be your bike, or would you prefer a different bike? There’s no sense in trying to turn an old racing bike into,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By jethin

No. Send to me for immediate disposal.

No. Send to me for immediate disposal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 18,005
Posted By jethin

So we’re all in agreement that both electric and...

So we’re all in agreement that both electric and fossil fuel modes of transportation should be abandoned asap, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,176
Posted By jethin

Brad L I’m gonna need to see this Italian beauty...

Brad L I’m gonna need to see this Italian beauty contest winner (the Legnano.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,300
Posted By jethin

I think it's when you go to shift gears and...

I think it's when you go to shift gears and realize your shifters aren't where you think they are, or aren't there at all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 18,005
Posted By jethin

Nah, I’m gonna build a pyramid and take ‘em with...

Nah, I’m gonna build a pyramid and take ‘em with me like Tut did.

Then I’m gonna race the devil and he’s gonna lay the Pope’s golden ‘Nago at my feet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 751
Posted By jethin

I’m not sure why, but I wish the marque included...

I’m not sure why, but I wish the marque included a couple exclamation points. Zorge!!! Somehow it just feels right…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 47,180
Posted By jethin

This is what I think of as a baller’s bike — even...

This is what I think of as a baller’s bike — even if you don’t love the entire build, you can tell from the choices and mods that the builder knew what they were doing.

That said I know Tom’s a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 780,398
Posted By jethin

I'm pretty sure those are Tektro 992AG Oryx...

I'm pretty sure those are Tektro 992AG Oryx brakes. I don't know where you could buy just the bolts, but perhaps that info might help you track them down. It looks like at least some versions of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,751
Posted By jethin

It saddens me to hear about places where cycling...

It saddens me to hear about places where cycling just isn’t safe enough, but that’s most of America. And especially if you’re risk averse. No one should have to worry unduly for their safety just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,340
Posted By jethin

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,330
Posted By jethin

What’s the ROI on your health and general...

What’s the ROI on your health and general well-being? Worry about nothing — just ride. Then you’ll know when you’re ready for “upgrades.” —Yoda
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 979
Posted By jethin

Nice bike. One more couldn’t hurt, right?

Nice bike. One more couldn’t hurt, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,269
Posted By jethin

Well now I just hate both of you. Even though...

Well now I just hate both of you. Even though I’ve never met either of you.

Back to the grind…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,792
Posted By jethin

I use Park grease, but the grease in my last two...

I use Park grease, but the grease in my last two tubes has become hard, so much so that it’s difficult — like need two hands difficult — to squeeze out of the tube. Not sure what’s up with that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,084
Posted By jethin

Maurice "C&V Sherlock" Moss strikes...

Maurice "C&V Sherlock" Moss strikes again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,636
Posted By jethin

You’re good as long as you don’t upstage the pope...

You’re good as long as you don’t upstage the pope if he rides by you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By jethin

Maybe it’s a Varsity in disguise? :lol:

Maybe it’s a Varsity in disguise? :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 403
Posted By jethin

That’s a bit tough to swallow.

That’s a bit tough to swallow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 804
Posted By jethin

Nice welds and color. Should build up into a...

Nice welds and color. Should build up into a beauty.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-21-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,014
Posted By jethin

You wish. That price is missing a zero, maybe two.

You wish. That price is missing a zero, maybe two.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 780,398
Posted By jethin

Well that's about perfect. I'll pm you. "I love...

Well that's about perfect. I'll pm you. "I love it when a trade comes together." John "Hannibal" Smith
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,539
Posted By jethin

That’s how I plan to check myself in too when the...

That’s how I plan to check myself in too when the time comes.

Oh wait, nevermind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 428
Posted By jethin

Because if it was on the left you’d go in...

Because if it was on the left you’d go in reverse, obviously.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,819
Posted By jethin

Welcome Jim! I’ve lusted after your bikes here...

Welcome Jim! I’ve lusted after your bikes here for years, but I’ve never seen one in the flesh. Hopefully that’ll change someday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,622
Posted By jethin

I'm stumped (which isn't hard to do) but...

I'm stumped (which isn't hard to do) but interesting speculations. The bike in non-fixie's post above does have similarities. Could the decal remnant on the down tube be a first gen Dura Ace sticker?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,391
Posted By jethin

Get a booster bro.

Get a booster bro.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,082
Posted By jethin

Don’t pay any attention to these chumps OP....

Don’t pay any attention to these chumps OP. They’re just cranky because their fancy I-talian shoes are too tight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,721
Posted By jethin

Whoa. I feel like if I had to try to keep up with...

Whoa. I feel like if I had to try to keep up with that person I’d just lay down in a snow bank somewhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,796
Posted By jethin

If you try to ride a steel bike that’s been in...

If you try to ride a steel bike that’s been in even a minor front end collision it will immediately catch fire and carry you to directly to the fiery pits of hell!!!

Man I miss the old days on...
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