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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Other than a couple of errands on the city bike I...

Other than a couple of errands on the city bike I haven’t been out on 2 wheels in about a week and a half. Main reason being I developed a case of shingles (low back and inner thigh) which has sucked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 789
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Never used a torque wrench on those and not that...

Never used a torque wrench on those and not that sure I have a socket that will fit to use my torque wrench. The crank bolt doesn’t even need to be *that* tight, not even really needing an “oomph”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I can’t say I felt that classy staying there. ...

I can’t say I felt that classy staying there.

Im about 50/50 for this one but not gonna give up hope!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Even warmer today and the wind eased a little but...

Even warmer today and the wind eased a little but still pretty gusty. I went up to Skyline and got 30 in. Today’s pic from the Cima Coppi for the ride at 3000 ft, this is the Crimora Overlook.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,532
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the...

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the right forum. For a lot of us, the building the bike from the ground up is part, in some cases, maybe even most fun.

I take it OP, you’re in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Not much riding recently, between some travel,...

Not much riding recently, between some travel, bad weather, and minor illness. Nice and sunny today but gale force winds made the riding a little tougher. UVA kids were in full force partying which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

That was going to be my guess but only because I...

That was going to be my guess but only because I recognized a sheet bend with an extra loop in it. Thanks again Botty for the great pics!

I went longish today with a little pep in my step because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Warmer and sunny today with again, a lot of wind....

Warmer and sunny today with again, a lot of wind. Popped out for a quick ride around town, usual route through the middle of UVA Grounds. Last summer they renovated the road through the middle of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Wifey and I rode downtown for a talk and book...

Wifey and I rode downtown for a talk and book signing; part of the Virginia Festival of the Book. Rainy and chilly on the way there but sun peaking out for the ride home. Maybe I’ll be able to ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I second that recommendation. Nice decals (I’ve...

I second that recommendation. Nice decals (I’ve just bought tubeset decals from him); no problem getting from Oz.



Not knowing that restriction, I bought some very hard to find decals for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,031
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yowza! That’s really nice!

Yowza! That’s really nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well that is weird botty kayer as I rode my 753...

Well that is weird botty kayer as I rode my 753 Merckx too today! Wasn’t thinking about it before starting but with my only real green bike (Heron) hiding out in Portland this one is the closest I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 503
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career!...

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career! Friction shifting is one less thing to go wrong in the middle of nowhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 342
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

^*^ Agree, Record has a cutout in the upper...

^*^
Agree, Record has a cutout in the upper pulley.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The guy in the boat seems pretty non-plussed at...

The guy in the boat seems pretty non-plussed at the maelstrom going on about him. Old salt sailor I guess. Like a lot of us around here on bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,384
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight...

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight days, 316 miles of riding. About 9000 feet of climbing The San Diego group, like the Los Angelinos at the Rose Bowl ride were a friendly and welcoming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,384
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today...

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today was easy day but had the most climbing we’ve done yet. Torrey Pines pic, Del Mar in the foreground just past the inlet and Dana Point in the far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,384
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thanks to mackgoo for getting us through San...

Thanks to mackgoo for getting us through San Clemente and depositing us to the approaches to Camp Pendleton. There was a slim chance that I would be able to get us onto the base to avoid riding on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,454
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Excellent book for pre or post show reading ...

Excellent book for pre or post show reading

https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Fastest-Man-Extraordinary-Americas/dp/1501192590
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,463
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well thanks for the thread bump, I did not see it...

Well thanks for the thread bump, I did not see it first two times around. These are really cool bikes and I would say go for it! Make sure you have this song on repeat on the drive there:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yeah I’m pretty sure. If I was taking a multiple...

Yeah I’m pretty sure. If I was taking a multiple choice test, 119 would be the first answer I crossed out. I’ve owned several bikes with SR double cranks but I always used same era Campy BB. You can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Golden goose eggs? That is pricey. I used to work...

Golden goose eggs? That is pricey. I used to work in a small farm town and a lady at work would bring me free eggs faster than I could eat them. A Colnago Super’s worth at that rate!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,518
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

No worries, probably the most useful info in the...

No worries, probably the most useful info in the thread so far…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Just rode down to the store for tonight’s supper...

Just rode down to the store for tonight’s supper but the today was a good example of where the Blue Ridge gets the name. Really nice gun metal blue today with quick glimpses as I’m riding downhill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,524
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have a big jar of Slime rubber cement and...

I have a big jar of Slime rubber cement and slather that on liberally after a light abrading. I put on the patch and then lightly clamp in my bench vise until I remember to take it out which is about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I was reminded that yesterday was 20th anno of...

I was reminded that yesterday was 20th anno of death of Pantani, so in honor I took the Carrera out today. Beautifully sunny and supposedly low 50’s but a stiff chill breeze made it feel much colder....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,384
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Depends on how much “matriculating” is going on.

Depends on how much “matriculating” is going on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,384
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Don’t worry always on my list when I’m in SoCal,...

Don’t worry always on my list when I’m in SoCal, there’s a place in downtown Carlsbad, doesn’t even show up on the map - I hope it’s still there but we are staying nearby.

BTW Gugie Spring Break...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

What more could you ask for?

What more could you ask for?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Sun was out, chill wind had died down and temps...

Sun was out, chill wind had died down and temps pushed toward 50. I’ve been riding pretty regularly but mostly short rides. Today was my first ride over 25 miles in about 6 weeks. Rode the Breakaway...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-02-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Nice pickup. Might be a little harder for you,...

Nice pickup. Might be a little harder for you, Randy, but I was thinking Guy could just pop over to Wheelsmith and have the calibration checked.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,507
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Sometimes the d-ring on the nut on those Campy...

Sometimes the d-ring on the nut on those Campy skewers will bump up against the RD and requires some fiddling to get right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Rode again today as sun and warmth still...

Rode again today as sun and warmth still lingering from the weekend (although rained yesterday). I took the same Merckx Pro as Saturday, pictured above, on essentially the same route. Not much new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

If you mean the slotted ~2mm washer, any will do....

If you mean the slotted ~2mm washer, any will do. Don’t tell anyone but I’ve used a headset or two without the lock washer when I was low on stack height.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

After two rounds of snow, weeks of pretty chilly...

After two rounds of snow, weeks of pretty chilly weather, and finally a couple days of misty rain, yesterday had sun and 70 degrees. Roads were still a little damp so I rode the plastic bike for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,287
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

And younger too! rando_couche - at risk of...

And younger too!

rando_couche - at risk of thread drift, maybe the most frightened I’ve ever been on a bike was riding across your bridge in Newport.


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,751
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

This is one I made from parts around the house...

This is one I made from parts around the house although I did go buy the 1” gas pipe and wall flange. It’s not quite level as I put it together not long after we moved into this house and my level...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 403
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

A wheel on smart trainer is the easiest way to...

A wheel on smart trainer is the easiest way to use an old bike on Zwift or similar power output based interface. I use a Wahoo KICKR snap. The doohickey to attach the bike to the trainer is similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Nrsd

New running shoes day!

Rode down to the LRS for a fresh set.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Happy New Year everyone! Wasn’t planning on...

Happy New Year everyone! Wasn’t planning on riding today but couldn’t drum up interest in a family bike so I bundled up and did it. Hoping for 24 miles for the new year but got 23.4. Close enough!...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-20-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I agree with the $500 ish with the corroded...

I agree with the $500 ish with the corroded chainstay. Frame and fork for a good condition Corsa Extra in team colors stateside these days I’d say around $500. I have a Century which had corroded NDS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,020
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thought I would bump this as I came across this...

Thought I would bump this as I came across this thread looking into the brand. The wheel is still available, although price, 7 years later, bumped up to $125 shipped. I got one for my wife’s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-10-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,776
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats and enjoy! Beautiful frameset!

Congrats and enjoy! Beautiful frameset!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 501
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Might want to add city to title so as to attract...

Might want to add city to title so as to attract Portlandrians rather than us Virginians.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-08-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 736
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Pro Cycling takes lead from nlerner ...

Pro Cycling takes lead from nlerner

https://escapecollective.com/campagnolo-is-out-of-the-worldtour-for-2024/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,802
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Enjoyed that. He didn’t say anything about...

Enjoyed that. He didn’t say anything about psycho-touring though.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Take a look through a local bike co-op if you...

Take a look through a local bike co-op if you have one. Frame pumps, including Zefal, tend to accumulate since not as many people use them now
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,083,236
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Ha around here if there’s a hint of moisture in...

Ha around here if there’s a hint of moisture in the air and temps below 35, they start paving the roads with salt and closing the schools!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-02-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,418
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

^^^ Yeah mine was was a very good rider but...

^^^

Yeah mine was was a very good rider but I ended up selling it to a friend and getting a “blingier” Specialissima with chromed fork crown and seat stay caps.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-02-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

80’s Bianchi Grizzly value

My local CL has one advertised as an ‘86, which I think is probably accurate. Decent frame condition, Celeste color and has, based on limited picture looks like a lugged fork crown, but otherwise...
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