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04-12-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 833
Posted By 3alarmer

...this was a very thoughtful thing for you to...

...this was a very thoughtful thing for you to do. Thank you.
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 833
Posted By Glennfordx4

Final log off for Glennfordx4

Hello everyone,


My husband, Glenn, spent a lot of time here over the years and said countless times both how much help he received in his many projects, how he enjoyed sharing his experiences to...
04-02-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 184
Posted By bikemig

I like brifters just fine even if I tend to be...

I like brifters just fine even if I tend to be partial to bar end shifters when I go click shift. Lots of folks here build old bikes with 3 x 9 gearing so you've come to the right place.
Forum: For Sale
03-21-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 579
Posted By Russ Roth

This kid's coaches want her using a smart...

This kid's coaches want her using a smart computer so she can upload the results into her training peaks account.
...
03-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By retroman57

Huret Jubilee complete set with long cage RD- NOS

Here is a complete NOS set of Huret Jubilee derailleurs including all of the accessory bits and pieces:
Ref. 2253- Long cage rear derailleur for Huret drop-outs
Ref. 500- Front derailleur for...
03-06-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By CriticalThought

Near Unmolested Barn Find Zeus Competition - 1970s?

Baina ze demontre!



Another lucky stroke when a neighbor cleaning out his garage in order to move across the country told me he had a “couple of old bikes” from his father-in-law that he needed...
03-04-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 609
Posted By johnbobey

Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross 64cm & Katakura Silk Chrome 63cm + Parts - $2,000

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02-25-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,355
Posted By fliplap

Trek made my favorite of the Power Hanger-esque...

Trek made my favorite of the Power Hanger-esque bits. It uses dual ended, Shimano-style, half straddle cables. I have one on my off-topic Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross, with the bolt replaced by...
02-19-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,540
Posted By Robvolz

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02-14-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 923
Posted By El Chaba

I really miss Drillium Dude’s participation. His...

I really miss Drillium Dude’s participation. His departure was a huge blow to the forum.
02-12-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By madpogue

The folks who make PB Blaster now have a product...

The folks who make PB Blaster now have a product called Surface Shield (I think that's it), that's lanolin-based like Fluid Film. From what little I've read, it's thinner and "creeps" better than FF....
02-11-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By bulgie

I wasn't aware that it's meant to dry. I guess...

I wasn't aware that it's meant to dry. I guess any liquid will have a vapor pressure and will lose volatiles over time, but it stays goopy for a very long time.
I think that's better for rust...
02-10-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...I have always followed Evapo Rust with...

.
...I have always followed Evapo Rust with rinsing, then a treatment spray coating of this stuff....
02-09-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By Classtime

Boiled linseed oil takes a long time to dry but...

Boiled linseed oil takes a long time to dry but will work.
02-09-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By bulgie

After EvapoRust, I run my parts under hot tap...

After EvapoRust, I run my parts under hot tap water or even soak in a bucket of hot tap water if it's a heavy part, to let the heat soak in. Then towel dry quickly while it's still hot, and bow out...
02-09-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By Korina

The Thin Man, check out this thread...

The Thin Man, check out this thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1268380-rust-protection-unspeakable-experiments.html).
02-09-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By Robvolz

Never seen that ad. But Nivea… still have...

Never seen that ad. But Nivea…

still have that song stuck in my head occasionally

from your fingers to your toes….
yiu just have one set of Permanente clothes

and with a little daily care
...
02-04-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 537
Posted By SurferRosa

Pro photography tip: if you must photo your...

Pro photography tip: if you must photo your fingers and toes, make sure they look this good.
02-01-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,560
Posted By P!N20

Not super accurate, but using the cable guide...

Not super accurate, but using the cable guide spacing given and the distance from centre of seat tube to rear cable guide and using that to determine the distance from front cable guide to centre of...
01-30-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 234
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

23” 1985 Schwinn High Sierra frame and fork.

1985 Schwinn High Sierra ATB frame and fork. Cantilever brake model, 130mm rear spacing, 68mm ISO bb, 1” JIS head tube and race, for 22.2mm stem and 25.8mm post. More of a touring or ATB bike for 26”...
01-24-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By cinelliguy

FS: 1990 Colnago Master Frame w/Precisa Fork

FS: 1990 Colnago Master Frame w/Precisa Fork $800 (new price...again and again!) & CONUS shipping $120. Local pick up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I am in Redwood City 94061

Seat tube: 60cm CTT...
01-15-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,982
Posted By '02 nrs

$750. Glenside, PA

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/879859820591410...
01-12-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By noglider

You're correct. The user interface is byzantine!

You're correct. The user interface is byzantine!
01-11-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,504
Posted By CV-6

Motobecane Champion Team 52 x 54.5

As much as I like riding this bike, it is actually too small for me and I don't ride it enough.

ca 1973 Motobecane Champion Team/Team Champion. Purchased complete in 2006 and ridden sparingly...
01-10-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 821
Posted By repechage

Difficult to beat how speedbicycles.ch documents...

Difficult to beat how speedbicycles.ch documents his complete bikes.

different bikes have notable features, some have notable fork crowns, bottom brackets, dropout connections, brake bridge and...
01-09-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,210
Posted By merziac

Oh no he di'nt. ;) ...

Oh no he di'nt. ;)


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01-02-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By 16Victor

FS: My gorgeous '74 Paramount in Chestnut, tall bike

Sadly, life changed soon after I acquired and overhauled this beautiful piece about 7 years ago.

From when I got it:...
12-31-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,156
Posted By ascherer

Thanks again to The Thin Man for a quick shipment...

Thanks again to The Thin Man for a quick shipment of nice bits and bobs 🙏🏼
12-27-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,873
Posted By lasauge

Those are fantastic pictures!

Those are fantastic pictures!
12-26-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,873
Posted By 67tony

Don't need anything at the moment, but I gotta...

Don't need anything at the moment, but I gotta say...your pics are awesome!
Also, that's a really attractive price on the wheelset.
Good luck with the parts purge!
12-26-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,873
Posted By xiaoman1

Meow!!!!! GLWTS, Ben

Meow!!!!!
GLWTS, Ben
12-15-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,496
Posted By Catnap

happy owner of the $50 Harbor Freight cleaner -...

happy owner of the $50 Harbor Freight cleaner - bought it used a decade ago and it's still going strong. well worth the money.
12-08-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By Senior Ryder 00

Dang, nice stuff! GLWTS, Van

Dang, nice stuff!
GLWTS,
Van
12-08-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By Robvolz

Message incoming on the brake pads funny, I...

Message incoming on the brake pads

funny, I have their cages soaking in vinegar right now
12-08-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By Piff

Boy, those long cage RDs are rare. Sure to see...

Boy, those long cage RDs are rare. Sure to see that go quickly.
12-06-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By DanBikeFan

You're one 3DV anodized CNC purple derailleur...

You're one 3DV anodized CNC purple derailleur away from perfection!
12-01-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,099
Posted By BertoBerg

Yes, you did. You sold it to me! It’s already...

Yes, you did. You sold it to me! It’s already lived two lives and I love it.
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12-01-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,099
Posted By BertoBerg

I was afraid someone was going to say that. Lets...

I was afraid someone was going to say that. Lets hope that random Topekan shows up soon!
11-29-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 54,842
Posted By ascherer

Folks, let me pause and see if I can remember and...

Folks, let me pause and see if I can remember and acknowledge all the good folks who knowingly or not helped me make it this far. Thank you all for encouraging my behavior!
Frame: Milepost105...
11-22-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 312
Posted By polymorphself

I really wish we could change titles ourselves....

I really wish we could change titles ourselves. You can use the report function and ask for the title to be changed and it’ll get done quickly.

Anyways if the coat were a medium or small I’d be on...
11-10-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By 2wheeljonz

Lemond Alp d’Hurez 57 cm

Price drop. $400 plus shipping. You guys are a frugal crowd.
I decided to sell my Lemond Alp d’Huez that I have upgraded to Buenos Aires status with an Ultegra group. I would put it as an 8.5-9 as...
11-09-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By machinist42

Forgive Us...

Whoever adorned this tossed a real Hail Mary?

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Can we get an...
10-30-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By Dean51

In support....hopefully....of the OP's sale, I'll...

In support....hopefully....of the OP's sale, I'll offer these early White Industries hubs can look great on the right bike. I run these hubs on the Klein Quantum pictured below. Others may not agree,...
10-29-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By mrv

I gotta think this is the right forum to sell...

I gotta think this is the right forum to sell these hubs.
I’ve got a near identical set on my 89 Panasonic Mountain Cat. Set up for touring.

the White Industries folks set me up with spacer to...
Forum: For Sale
10-29-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By Dan Burkhart

Curtis Odom Hubset

SOLD
Brand new, never ridden. It was built into a wheelset, but never had tires mounted.
32 hole front and rear.
Shimano 11 speed freehub.
Holey flanges.
$750 Canadian plus shipping....
10-14-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By Catnap

FS - Bright Polished Dura Ace FC-7402 crankset

FOR SALE - Dura Ace FC-7402 crankset that has been polished to a bright finish. Some wear visible on sides and bottoms of crankarms. 170mm, includes original 52/39 chainrings. Also comes with...
10-13-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 717
Posted By alexihnen

1954 René Herse

I've decided to not undertake the restoration of this bike and instead keep my focus on 70s/80s American made bikes - a tough decision! This bike presents well and has a lot going for it, but has...
10-10-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,501
Posted By rccardr

SOLD!,,78 Richard Sachs F/F/HS 57 X 56

1978 Richard Sachs Frameset made in 1978, so fairly early in Sachs’ career.

When I purchased it years ago from the third owner in Southern California, it had already been repainted at least once...
09-28-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,133
Posted By Kilroy1988

FS: 1979 Mercian Campionissimo (24 inch, fully restored)

Hello folks,

For sale is a restored 1979 Mercian Campionissimo, with Reynolds 531 double butted tubing throughout and a seat tube length of 24" (center-to-top) and 22.5" top tube...
09-25-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 199
Posted By rancho66

Thin Man Shoot me a pm with an address and the...

Thin Man
Shoot me a pm with an address and the decals are yours
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