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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,140
Posted By ascherer

I’m a bit behind on sharing. Last week, a nice...

I’m a bit behind on sharing. Last week, a nice set of 6402 hubs from kansascity and this week a fantastic seat post and stem for my 72 PX10 from Iniezione. Stem is NOS!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By ascherer

After two wet weekends I got our for just shy of...

After two wet weekends I got our for just shy of 40 miles on the Paramount.
70s-90s music fans will probably know about this famous recording studio in Bearsville.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,061
Posted By ascherer

I don't have one to sell but the Lotus Eclair...

I don't have one to sell but the Lotus Eclair came in 48 with cantis in some years. I restomodded one for my wife:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By ascherer

Châpeau! Outstanding work and wonderful...

Châpeau! Outstanding work and wonderful photography.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 297
Posted By ascherer

PM sent...

PM sent...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,477
Posted By ascherer

Jandd saddle covers...

Jandd saddle covers (https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FSCW-OS). I started getting them to use while transporting bikes on a car rack, and leave them on the leather saddles while they're at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 990,477
Posted By ascherer

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The...

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The rest are my regular riders, in the "grab-and-go" racks in the garage.
Top: Falcon, Paramount, Mercian
Bottom: PX10, Mrs. ascherer's Motobecane,...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,552
Posted By ascherer

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the...

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the season, and I am unabashedly a fair-weather commuter. There were a lot of riders out this morning, way more than I remember from last season,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,047
Posted By ascherer

Storage and display for me are all about utility....

Storage and display for me are all about utility. Grab-and-Go bikes that get ridden regularly are in the garage in Woodstock and guest bikes, projects-in-waiting, and fosters are in the basement....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,616
Posted By ascherer

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next...

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next additions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By ascherer

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing...

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing peace to you and all who love Glen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 933,941
Posted By ascherer

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the...

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the NYC weather will be quite fair this week I hauled my International upstairs to give it a once-over. I decided it was time to figure out why I could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,315
Posted By ascherer

it took patience and a pandemic. I work in a...

it took patience and a pandemic. I work in a landmarked building in midtown Manhattan and have been asking for indoor bike parking since I started 10 years back. After we returned to the office from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,315
Posted By ascherer

Haven't started commuting yet, so here's my...

Haven't started commuting yet, so here's my International from last season.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By ascherer

I had the opportunity to get out again today for...

I had the opportunity to get out again today for a few hours. Same direction but different roads.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By ascherer

I missed last weekend for a host of reasons, and...

I missed last weekend for a host of reasons, and had today off so I squeezed in just shy of 25 bright, windy miles. The Falcon had freewheel issues towards the end of last season and hadn't gotten...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By ascherer

Make it a long cage, add a Red Clover Triplizer...

Make it a long cage, add a Red Clover Triplizer and Retrofriction shifters, and you're ready to pull stumps in smooth style!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,179
Posted By ascherer

Absolutely nothing wrong! I'd rather ride up the...

Absolutely nothing wrong! I'd rather ride up the hills than walk. It's an Ultra 6 14-32 from our friend pastorbobnlnh, a Pat 72 NR derailleur, and 48/42 up front.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,179
Posted By ascherer

One that got away...I was hamming and hawing,...

One that got away...I was hamming and hawing, talking myself into it, you snagged it. Well done indeed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,179
Posted By ascherer

1972 Paramount P13-9 with old man...

1972 Paramount P13-9 with old man gearinghttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9898_c27ec78ada116d05ce69494eb0813b3e0b3fb841.jpeg

1970 Raleigh Professional Mk I å la...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 933,941
Posted By ascherer

noglider Seems like it would be odd (but...

noglider Seems like it would be odd (but occasionally useful) to sell single fenders! The unicyclist and trike market might welcome it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 933,941
Posted By ascherer

Soma Rain Dog...

Soma Rain Dog (https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/soma-fenders-rain-dog-2894?search=rain+dog#attr=2700,643,3007) seems to be available in white.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,881
Posted By ascherer

A sky blue 1965 Varsity was my entry point. My...

A sky blue 1965 Varsity was my entry point. My mom bought it from a co-worker in ‘67 when I was not quite 11. By the spring of ‘72 I had learned to ride and wrench on it, but I turned my back on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By ascherer

Ernsetino, indeed! I repainted it myself to...

Ernsetino, indeed! I repainted it myself to achieve a reasonable fascimile thereof. I acquired it from a fellow forum member who believed it to be a model 76, but after consulting with the VCC marque...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,140
Posted By ascherer

Upcharge for brass and bling. For select bikes I...

Upcharge for brass and bling. For select bikes I like the touch of color the brass addds. I got a set from Velo Orange a while back. They're available in plain silver from the giant online retailer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By ascherer

noglider She’s doing well, thanks. Sutures come...

noglider She’s doing well, thanks. Sutures come out on Monday and that will make a difference. Glad to hear Carol got out for a ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,140
Posted By ascherer

I bought a few bits from Analog Cycles in...

I bought a few bits from Analog Cycles in Vermont. Brass crank self-extractor thingies, a jar of Obenauf saddle goop, and a couple of these, I’ve wanted one for a while....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By ascherer

I’ve been tending my wife from some minor surgery...

I’ve been tending my wife from some minor surgery this week and squeezing in a 3-day work week so I had to drag myself out today but as usual it was worth it. Ride With GPS data tells me I haven’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,648
Posted By ascherer

Thank you! That's it right there. I have 6...

Thank you! That's it right there. I have 6 vintage road bikes that all fit correctly and ride beautifully, each in a different way. My Mercian delivers the intangible yet unmistakable sense of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,166
Posted By ascherer

Love the blue. That’s a handsome build!

Love the blue. That’s a handsome build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 700
Posted By ascherer

Very cool, thanks. I think I've seen that photo...

Very cool, thanks. I think I've seen that photo before and now I know who it really is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 700
Posted By ascherer

Isn't that Wanda Omelian on the cover? Was the...

Isn't that Wanda Omelian on the cover? Was the Master Builder article about her?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ascherer

Well yeah, but… Maybe I’m missing something. I...

Well yeah, but…
Maybe I’m missing something. I certainly have an affinity for British marques but somehow they never called to me. On the other hand I really haven’t experienced one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 442
Posted By ascherer

Compact Handlebar bags are gone now.

Compact Handlebar bags are gone now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 933,941
Posted By ascherer

Well done, Tom!

Well done, Tom!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By ascherer

Thank you. Red-Wings are plentiful in summer, I...

Thank you. Red-Wings are plentiful in summer, I don't recall seeing them in winter. Where I have my house in Woodstock I mostly see Titmice, Chickadees, Yellow Finches, a few Cardinals and Bluebirds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,863
Posted By ascherer

SharpByCoop I've got these campy pedal dust caps...

SharpByCoop I've got these campy pedal dust caps from Boulder Bicycle, they're excellent:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By ascherer

Warmer than it should be and cloudy, I turned out...

Warmer than it should be and cloudy, I turned out a bit over 33 miles on the PX-10.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,863
Posted By ascherer

Lovely bike. Do with it as you desire. Regarding...

Lovely bike. Do with it as you desire. Regarding the saddle, paging rhm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,451
Posted By ascherer

+1 The one I showed a few posts up was British...

+1
The one I showed a few posts up was British and replaced with a threadless, probably Velo Orange but maybe one more like the one linked here. I have one on another bike that may have damaged BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,086
Posted By ascherer

Congratulations,and before you ride, please turn...

Congratulations,and before you ride, please turn the brake blocks so the closed ends face forward.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,451
Posted By ascherer

Thanks, Russell! I suppose it is, but Raleigh...

Thanks, Russell! I suppose it is, but Raleigh called it Coffee. Given that he's a barista I'm surprised he didn't keep with the theme, he named the bike Sarsaparilla. It rides so nicely, and now with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,451
Posted By ascherer

Since this thread sprung up and I just finished...

Since this thread sprung up and I just finished tweaking my son's SC, here it is, now sporting an Ultra 6, new chain, a Cyclone RD, and SKS shorty fenders from the Box o' Crap....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 924
Posted By ascherer

May Patrick's memory be a blessing, and may each...

May Patrick's memory be a blessing, and may each ride bring those memories to the present.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 933,941
Posted By ascherer

“My baby’s all fancy!” He loves the bike and...

“My baby’s all fancy!”
He loves the bike and rides it around Central Park and along the Hudson Greenway. I’m encouraging him to ride to Randall’s Island.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 933,941
Posted By ascherer

I picked up my son’s Super Course for a checkup....

I picked up my son’s Super Course for a checkup. It was mostly ok but the headset was showing signs of brinelling so I rotated the frame cup and fork race and it smoothed out. Did a bit of fussing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 777
Posted By ascherer

Looks like a fun time!

Looks like a fun time!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,606
Posted By ascherer

I got mine a season or two ago from Swift. I like...

I got mine a season or two ago from Swift. I like them more than Paselas, they are more supple. Kind of remind me of Col de la Vie.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 872
Posted By ascherer

Not to mention that $31.50/rim is a heckuva deal.

Not to mention that $31.50/rim is a heckuva deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By ascherer

As my dad would have said, "they extra-did...

As my dad would have said, "they extra-did it"
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