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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By shoota

You have the frame, just measure the gaps and...

You have the frame, just measure the gaps and subtract whatever clearance you're comfortable with = max tire width.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,409
Posted By chiefkurtz

Back from powdercoating. RAL 2011 ...

Back from powdercoating. RAL 2011
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,749
Posted By MrGastrognome

F-516 in green.

F-516 in green.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By dddd

As long as it will still shift readily off of the...

As long as it will still shift readily off of the biggest cog while running big/big, that setup looks fine to me.

As far as shifting quality using a 9s cassette and chain, the smoothness of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,169
Posted By georges1

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,749
Posted By MrGastrognome

Progress on my budget 650b swapped '82 Team Fuji...

Progress on my budget 650b swapped '82 Team Fuji ($50)
Cycles Toussaint 650b wheelset ($245 shipped)
Soma Grand Randonneur tires 42mm ($80)
Sram PG970 11-32 9 speed cassette ($28)
Ultegra long...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-03-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,083
Posted By marius.suiram

That's ok. We are made unique, like body and...

That's ok.
We are made unique, like body and mind. We don't need to have some opinions regarding things around us.
I don't mind about that opinion.
I wish to hear opinios about the Raleigh track...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-03-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,083
Posted By clubman

No. It's always been proper etiquette to never...

No. It's always been proper etiquette to never criticize a sale item on this forum unless silly or ludicrous. The sales thread is technically not public since you require a membership to post an item...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-03-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,083
Posted By clubman

Also not to mention that you don't criticize...

Also not to mention that you don't criticize sales items and their offered prices. If you don't like it, click away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,675
Posted By theblackbullet

duanedr did an awesome job of documenting the...

duanedr did an awesome job of documenting the repair process on his flickr! Essentially he carved out the one piece headtube and slid in a new tube. So the once faux lugs are now lugs proper. ha! ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 206
Posted By Soody

Diamant reunited

I sold my Diamant this week.
In the add:



A guy contacted me to view it and it turns out the bike was his best mate's back in the day. He had won the club race I mentioned in the add. He told...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,050
Posted By grant40

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 728
Posted By BillRS22

Peugeot PKN-10

I picked up this Peugeot PKN10 at a garage sale for $10. I didn’t even bargain with the lady. It cleaned up nicely and I completely
stripped it to the frame and rebuilt everything. The Peugeot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 01:06 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,397
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Got the decals after not too long a wait....

Got the decals after not too long a wait. Velocals again. Went for the pricy 1 mil thick gloss "1986" decals (they are 50th Anniversary 1988 decals). The bike is worth it, even if there was a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By nlerner

I can pop a pair of those in the mail to you....

I can pop a pair of those in the mail to you. Probably best to send me an email: lerner dot n at gmail dot com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,308
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Is it important that you have the same species of...

Is it important that you have the same species of wood? If so you might avail yourself of the Forestry folks at the U of Alberta. They may be able to identify the wood microscopically by taking a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,174
Posted By scratchpaddy

Oh yes, quite a bit more than that. You can see...

Oh yes, quite a bit more than that. You can see from the old catalog pictures that they left quite a bit of room around the original 27" x 25mm tires. There's a huge amount of vertical clearance,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,353
Posted By The Golden Boy

I've had one opportunity to buy a Routens. It...

I've had one opportunity to buy a Routens. It wasn't all clean, it wasn't all original- but a lot of it was. Then I realized who I am. I would mess with it and do what I do to every old bike that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-19-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 485
Posted By LBCwanabe

59cm Schwinn Passage Touring

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,749
Posted By CityParkCruiser

Here's my Trek, inspired by Rene Herse and the...

Here's my Trek, inspired by Rene Herse and the Frek 650 - added custom canti posts and some other convenience features. It's a neo retro build, with a 10 speed rear end, running a 36T cassette so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,463
Posted By Bianchigirll

great calendar. Pinup is classic American art...

great calendar. Pinup is classic American art form that’s been used to sell just about everything at one time or another. Sadly it has fallen to political correctness
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,854
Posted By Andrew_G

One additional comment: SLX tubes were made of...

One additional comment: SLX tubes were made of traditional diameters.
If the Fondriest has oversized tubes (I can't reliably tell from the photos) that might be the reason for the special Fondriest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,854
Posted By Andrew_G

The general difference between SL and SLX tubes...

The general difference between SL and SLX tubes is that there are additional reinforcing ridges added to SLX tubes at the bottom bracket area, to stiffen things up a bit. The rIdges in the SLX seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 10:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By madpogue

^^^^^ Or, to extend the nomenclature, 650Z's.

^^^^^ Or, to extend the nomenclature, 650Z's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By bulgie

Cute tiny (7") lugged frame on ebay

Actually sold now but you can still look at the pix.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125443566626
Seller sez Nervex lugs but I'm doubtful. I'm thinking more likely Oscar Egg. Or Ekla? I think the fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,536
Posted By Ago15

Top Fillet Brazing Vintage

I don't know if an identical post already exists, if so please excuse me.
An administrator will be able to fix it

I start with my bespoke Mercet from 1994 in Columbus EL.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 06:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,931
Posted By The Golden Boy

I like the look on some derailleurs... On some it...

I like the look on some derailleurs... On some it does look anachronistic...

I like the purple on XTR:

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Forum: For Sale
07-27-22, 03:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,645
Posted By leicadokyu

FS: Tokyo Cycling Center - Zephyr Frameset

Hi everyone. Up sale is a Zephyr frameset by Tokyo Cycling Center. This frameset was built by Cycles Toei for TCC. The frame size is 55TT and 55ST. This is very rare and very sought after by Japanese...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 11:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,254
Posted By gugie

Ultralights will flat more often, I'd only...

Ultralights will flat more often, I'd only recommend them for skinny riders who might notice the difference.

Make sure you get a good finance rate.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-22, 04:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,355
Posted By greatbasin

Is stepped butting better, or would it be better...

Is stepped butting better, or would it be better to have it conical?
Are internal splines (Miyata) better, or external fluting (Gilco)?
Do the tube ends need to be thicker (butted) for brazing into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 10:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,744
Posted By SoccerBallXan

The thrill is in the hunt. Once you've captured...

The thrill is in the hunt. Once you've captured the unicorn it becomes just another stupid POS that your wife hates.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,275
Posted By victorm

All cleaned up

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 772
Posted By billytwosheds

That fork crown, too, though. Wow. ...

That fork crown, too, though.

Wow.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 399,826
Posted By dualresponse

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1985 Schwinn Cimarron all dolled up. Funnest bike ever. Not the fastest.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,699
Posted By trucklet

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 08:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,256
Posted By obrentharris

Some Things Remain the Same

Today I rode 70 hilly miles on some of my favorite roads to mark my 70th birthday. On a long ride like this I have plenty of time to think. In the 57 years since my first long bike ride there have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,501
Posted By Sonofamechanic

removal of down tube shifter boss — aluminum frame

(…this is an older thread but thought it better to add details to this one rather than start a new one):

Had to remove down tube shifter bosses off of an aluminum frame (Klein Quantum) and similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,265
Posted By T-Mar

It's a 1989 model manufactured by Hodaka of...

It's a 1989 model manufactured by Hodaka of Taiwan.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By Zumkopf

The International Project is Finished!

It started as a bare frame, with decent if faded paint.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 863
Posted By lonesomesteve

White Industries freewheels are in another...

White Industries freewheels are in another league. And priced accordingly.

https://www.whiteind.com/product-category/freewheels-and-fixed-gear-cogs/

I think they're worth every penny.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,265
Posted By merziac

Chrome Ritchey completed

So the last several weeks including the runup to Eroica and deep clean of the Merz I took included lots of wrangling, shuffling, digging and plenty else. I kept running into parts I had collected for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 795
Posted By BTinNYC

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1989 Centurion Prestige back in hill fighting mode thanks to scarlson 's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 241,387
Posted By non-fixie

Belgium has a long and rich history when it comes...

Belgium has a long and rich history when it comes to bicycle racing and bicycle manufacturing. At the Retroronde van Vlaanderen, a few years ago, I found out that not only their bike frames are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 777,028
Posted By rccardr

The generosity of some people on this forum never...

The generosity of some people on this forum never ceases to amaze and impress me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,539
Posted By non-fixie

I have been looking into frame geometry and...

I have been looking into frame geometry and sizing to see if I could possibly improve on my touring bikes. Found a dilapidated '85 Koga-Miyata frame in the attic that I'd saved from the dump many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,539
Posted By phtomita

Picked up frame from power coat :) Some more...

Picked up frame from power coat :)
Some more pics on this old thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/1132753-nishiki-tri-2.html).

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,103
Posted By juvela

----- verily, thar be a career awaiting thee...

-----

verily, thar be a career awaiting thee in the service diplomatique should you wish to pursue it!

no mention made o' me jumbo error in thinking bottom bracket assembly loose ball rather...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,103
Posted By xiaoman1

amillhench, This is what paying it forward and...

amillhench,
This is what paying it forward and the good karma it brings. Very thoughtful of you to donate the excess to a good cause as well as offering to buy the frame. In this instance there were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,103
Posted By juvela

----- grazie mille per la "datum upppum"....

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grazie mille per la "datum upppum". :thumb:

frame:

constructed of Agrati "BRIANZA" lug pattern ART. 000.8030/U

upper head lug item nr. 000.8034
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 928,539
Posted By etherhuffer

Ducati 250 Scrabler ...

Ducati 250 Scrabler
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