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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 586
Posted By Krov9

For context, I'm converting a French tourer...

For context, I'm converting a French tourer (notorious for low BB's) from 700C to 650B and planning to use these. Cranks are narrow Q though.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 586
Posted By Krov9

My idea is that this info would be useful for...

My idea is that this info would be useful for choosing cranks and pedals and if considering going down in wheel/tire size

EDIT: Found it! Right where I should have checked first, Sheldon Brown's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 02:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By Krov9

For a 50-52cm frame that's not unheard of I...

For a 50-52cm frame that's not unheard of I think.

This 531 Laurent for comparison is 2320g according to the seller - crashed, unfortunately
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134806006028

and to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By Krov9

eBay etc. in Europe

In the spirit of "eBay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/561211-ebay-craigslist-finds-you-looking-one-these-part-ii.html) I wanted...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-23, 02:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,317
Posted By Krov9

I can't help but question your choices. Those are...

I can't help but question your choices. Those are pretty nice little bikes, and judging by the pic, yours was almost in as-new condition. I wouldn't have changed a thing! I understand this is the SS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 01:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By Krov9

NOS Le Spirax

This stuff is so rare I just got to share it with you guys.
A bike shop in Finland is selling NOS 40's-50's French "Le Spirax" derailleurs with shifters and cables, as well as matching 3- and 4-cog...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-22, 01:56 AM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,496
Posted By Krov9

No today but on wednesday ...

No today but on wednesday
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1493x839/screenshot_20220907_160208_01_093485e703ad283100e557d975b246f351f9e40a.jpg
A tiny French mystery frame with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,194
Posted By Krov9

Un Mysterié Française: What have I gotten into again?

So I bought this mystery frame from eBay, bit of an impulse purchase really.

All I know about it a this point:

-Really small: 49x46 or in the ballpark (see pics) I'm 5,3" / 160 cm with short...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-22, 06:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,081
Posted By Krov9

what you are seeing is not damage to the threads,...

what you are seeing is not damage to the threads, but missing material (brazing) between the seatstay and the BB shell lug. So that hole was there before the threads were made at the frame factory
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-22, 11:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,081
Posted By Krov9

Could be, but no. It says 24tx36mm on the BB...

Could be, but no. It says 24tx36mm on the BB cartridge.



This sounds plausible, I was working on the bike at a "bike kitchen" kinda space, and I had a volunteer take a look, but they thought it...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-18-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,237
Posted By Krov9

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1079x1437/screenshot_20220618_165257_galleria_ce8025021bb28834a77231afb8a622b7bb166bf7.png
Finally some pics of the Rossin in its current state!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 02:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,054
Posted By Krov9

Following with great interest since at 5'3" I'm...

Following with great interest since at 5'3" I'm someone that size would be appropriate for, but it doesn't seem to come around so often.

Most of these seem to be fitted with 700C wheels which some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-21, 05:32 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,324
Posted By Krov9

Excuser moi for bringing up an old post but what...

Excuser moi for bringing up an old post but what is that handlebar and how is it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,916
Posted By Krov9

Forgot to update during the summer. I've been...

Forgot to update during the summer. I've been riding this for a couple of months now. The bars will need to be re-adjusted and the lighting setup is going to change (drags A LOT).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 13,221
Posted By Krov9

I place my bets on this ...

I place my bets on this


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x456/kuva_137938b7121967c02d9c4a3a448bcceab3efdf21.png...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 05:45 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,795
Posted By Krov9

Some of my humble spottings from around Helsinki,...

Some of my humble spottings from around Helsinki, Finland
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210623_134128_0721f55ed23c71a04aedaf582b45e89c1703acea.jpg
What has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-21, 05:40 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,962
Posted By Krov9

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210629_172749_e7b4290a3b738c576a9ea74c6aeb6935f96553e6.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-21, 01:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,410
Posted By Krov9

Here's an excellent example of a "hammered"...

Here's an excellent example of a "hammered" finish, again a rougher one than what you look for. From what I've heard, DIY products such as Hammertone, Hammerite etc. give less drastic contrasts so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 211,197
Posted By Krov9

Looks on par with the so-called vaporwave...

Looks on par with the so-called vaporwave aesthetic.

That frame must be 49 cm tops, I've never seen the top tube attach to the downtube like that! Wonder how much that downtube to crown tube joint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-21, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,410
Posted By Krov9

I'm interested, too. ​​​Hammerite claims...

I'm interested, too.

​​​Hammerite claims that you can just apply it straight over rust - I doubt that. I think some early 90's bikes came stock with this kind of finish?

Edit: I assume you are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 211,197
Posted By Krov9

I find this bike very cool! Just low-key,...

I find this bike very cool! Just low-key, understated kind of cool :) except for the saddle. That must be straight up the ugliest saddle I've ever seen :P

I'd love to find something similar
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,916
Posted By Krov9

Reconsidering 650B once again I did some math...

Reconsidering 650B once again
I did some math for once :D seems that converting from 23x622 to 38x584 (ISO/ERTRO for 650B) would in fact lower the bottom bracket by a whopping 4 mm or so :lol: (622...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,916
Posted By Krov9

Now here are some pictures, at last! ...

Now here are some pictures, at last!


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/uaobhu2_fd952f2d72d1aaa45364cdabfed1ce4b465a27a5.jpg
Test fitting crankset to see if the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,916
Posted By Krov9

80's Mercier Mixte city/commuter build

I'm still five posts (4 after this) away from having full rights to add links and pictures to my posts, so bear with me on this wall of text :)

You can read about my background situation from my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,612
Posted By Krov9

Wow, so many new replies! Thanks guys, much...

Wow, so many new replies! Thanks guys, much appreciated.

I found an old French saddle which would be pretty close to what my bike was originally sold with, but unfortunately pics provided by the...
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