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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,021
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I paid $94.00 on the return shipping, cost for...

I paid $94.00 on the return shipping, cost for the work was around $700 (not including the shipping). I really love how it came out. When he actually gets to your frame, it doesn't take long as he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,021
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-25-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,909
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Wow! If I was 2 inches taller, didn't...

Wow!

If I was 2 inches taller, didn't already own one, and lived within 60 nautical miles of you, I would buy it!

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,325
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Yours doesn't have fastback stays. ???

Yours doesn't have fastback stays. ???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,799
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Pro tip, and actually mean Pro! Professional...

Pro tip, and actually mean Pro! Professional cyclists would save old worn out tubular rims (rims only) to get tubulars pre-stretched. If you can score some castaway tubular rim, you can pre-stretch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,799
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Get the tire on the rim BEFORE any mastik. Pump...

Get the tire on the rim BEFORE any mastik. Pump it up hard, and walk away for a day or 2. Then pop it off, do your glue thing and presto. Thank me later.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,304
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I saw a homeless guy riding super fast with no...

I saw a homeless guy riding super fast with no tires, straight up rim to pavement. I was so shocked, I slowed to double check, as I doubted my very own eyes. And here we are worrying about not being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,304
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I have accidentally ran over some snakes on the...

I have accidentally ran over some snakes on the bike path, just simply could not avoid them. It always bothers me, I feel that it's bad Ju-ju, if there is one creature that I don't want mad at me, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Yes on the screws, they are incorrect. I'll get...

Yes on the screws, they are incorrect. I'll get full pics and wheelbase etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I am not sure. As just a frame/fork, it's a great...

I am not sure. As just a frame/fork, it's a great "show off" for the collection, and would allow myself and other enthusiasts to inspect it without encumbrance. If I go rider, I would go full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Never assembled. The seller had been sitting on it for a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Fell into a frame

Sometimes you just fall into things. I was offered this Claud Butler frameset yesterday. Of course I said yes.

It's a repaint obviously, and was never assembled after it was painted. Decals are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,469
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I was visiting a bike shop in Solvang,...

I was visiting a bike shop in Solvang, California, and there was a little seperate room full of jerseys. I walked into the room, and starting looking around. I then heard some disembodied voice say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,479
Posted By Erzulis Boat

What was great about Eroica, was that it was in...

What was great about Eroica, was that it was in my backyard, and forced the issue of riding C+V. It was a silent camaraderie along the route.

I have signed up for the Solvang, and the Wildflower...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,206
Posted By Erzulis Boat

In many impoverished areas of the planet, that...

In many impoverished areas of the planet, that would be the fanciest and safest bicycle in the entire village. Perfectly safe to ride. Get a passport, and explore the world! It would do you good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By Erzulis Boat

My 1991 56cm Vitus 979 is 4 pounds 9 ounces for...

My 1991 56cm Vitus 979 is 4 pounds 9 ounces for frame and fork.

My 1999 56cm Pinarello (Telekom frame, 7003 aluminum) is 4 pounds 6 ounces for frame and fork.

The 979 was a genuine lightweight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,342
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Brand new $90.00 tubular. Sheet metal screw at...

Brand new $90.00 tubular. Sheet metal screw at mile 35. Good times, real good times.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Love the color. It's a super "happy" shade of...

Love the color. It's a super "happy" shade of yellow!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,279
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Fixay!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 920
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I was riding my most "comfortable" bike...

I was riding my most "comfortable" bike yesterday, and got a rear flat. I put on my reading glasses to make sure the bead was good, and started laughing. The tires were 25's
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,155
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Just grabbed some aluminum parts. One on right is fresh out of CNC, one on left...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,155
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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I have a room dedicated to this messy process! All day, every day, these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,261
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I've got the crown race tool too, I can't believe...

I've got the crown race tool too, I can't believe that I didn't get one decades ago. I was using the plastic rod/mallet technique. Sheesh!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,261
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Tools. After many years of all-thread and...

Tools. After many years of all-thread and "washers" I finally got a Park headset press. Paid for itself on the first headset in the ease and satisfaction. That's what I would give.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,221
Posted By Erzulis Boat

It's not ChatGP but it's close! They have these...

It's not ChatGP but it's close! They have these boilerplate "write ups" that gets a search inserted. Just about any hobby/pursuit comes up on these. Just another notch in the dumbing down of society....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,669
Posted By Erzulis Boat

That's not a recessed setup on the front, that...

That's not a recessed setup on the front, that was common when the brakes were "all" coming with a recessed center bolt, so opening the crown hole was an easy compatibility fix. I have converted them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 700
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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I have a Serotta in SLX with the asymmetric chain stay (it's only curved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,675
Posted By Erzulis Boat

The 3 "lightening" holes were driving me crazy....

The 3 "lightening" holes were driving me crazy. It couldn't be aircraft, so what else tries to be lighter? Could it really be some obscure bike thing?

I just went down the rabbit hole into oddball...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,675
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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In the wild!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,675
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Motherfu**in Scotland Yard here boys!

Transfer system for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,561
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I have gone out with just one bottle, and used an...

I have gone out with just one bottle, and used an empty cage to hold a jacket after the sun comes up. I used a large elastic band to keep it tidy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,922
Posted By Erzulis Boat

That's not just a stake, that's the whole damn...

That's not just a stake, that's the whole damn cow!

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,767
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Fig is goofy hard. I ride Foxen, Ballard etc....

Fig is goofy hard. I ride Foxen, Ballard etc. twice a week or so. You can go up Ballard, go up "dump hill", go way past Fess Parker's and come home via Zaca for a 30+ mile/ 2250+ feet ride and only...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-21-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,930
Posted By Erzulis Boat

HOLY SMOKES! I didn't notice that! I was...

HOLY SMOKES! I didn't notice that!

I was going to buy that awesome frame for pennies on the dollar (super deal) but that pinched stem on the "dime a dozen" handlebar/stem combo had me back out!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,675
Posted By Erzulis Boat

It' the guts of a parking brake handle! Bet ya!

It' the guts of a parking brake handle! Bet ya!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Vintage Phil Wood hubs were the product of...

Vintage Phil Wood hubs were the product of limited resources. A small operation with minimal tooling can make sealed bearing (cartridge) hubs with ease. Cup and cone require way more resources and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 801
Posted By Erzulis Boat

The blue is gorgeous. It totally matches alpine...

The blue is gorgeous. It totally matches alpine slopes, endless curvy roads and Eidelweiss covered meadows. Love it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,817
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I had a cop pull me over for blowing through a...

I had a cop pull me over for blowing through a stop on my bike. I was pissed, and gave him the same line you did, as car after car went through without coming to a complete stop. He didn't think it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 761
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I was laughing when I saw that part again (maybe...

I was laughing when I saw that part again (maybe a glass or 2 of Pinot helped), as I was wondering if that guy was always that industrious with his brush, or was he just putting on one hell of a show...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-16-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 549
Posted By Erzulis Boat

One hundred twenty pounds, soaking wet- Check ...

One hundred twenty pounds, soaking wet- Check
Willing to claim that you rode a double century (in Los Angeles, no less)- Check
Willing to claim that you actually lived in Los Angeles- Check
Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 857
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I have a 2000's SOMEC that is TiG welded Genius...

I have a 2000's SOMEC that is TiG welded Genius (99% sure) that has the ovalized downtube. It's a somewhat subtle oval, so in pics it might appear round. I think they offered (Columbus) a round...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 961
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Original screws were a very pronounced (domed)...

Original screws were a very pronounced (domed) slot fasteners. The threads had a very "relaxed" helix compared to the shank, the opposite of a fine thread if you will. An early version of a self...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 961
Posted By Erzulis Boat

May not have been dishonest. Sometimes people...

May not have been dishonest. Sometimes people just want things to look more "period correct", like a re-enactor putting mustard or apple juice on his knife blade to darken/age it.

If it really was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 961
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Flat head phillips? There you have it.

Flat head phillips? There you have it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 961
Posted By Erzulis Boat

99% sure it's a mix. It's a modern Stingray...

99% sure it's a mix. It's a modern Stingray frame, has swapped modern Krate crankset, period bars (as in old, but not sure manufacture), modern stem etc.

I think it's someone's attempt to either...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,021
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Thanks, I was thinking black because it's...

Thanks, I was thinking black because it's historically correct, and my vision is classy and flashy, so anything but black will detract I'm thinking.............

ETA- Black in the cutouts too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,021
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I could get the paint code from Robvolz, so that...

I could get the paint code from Robvolz, so that if he takes that color out of circulation, another bike that color will pop up and he can never rest.

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,021
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Colnago Super paint choice

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