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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,089,019
Posted By curbtender

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By bulgie

Thanks for the reminder, I will try to be there. ...

Thanks for the reminder, I will try to be there.

That first photo is named "1970s-team-rodriguezphoto.jpg" but I can tell ya for sure, it's early-'80s. I'm in that picture! We didn't have those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,542
Posted By John E

Recycle bin? How about $20 or even "free...

Recycle bin? How about $20 or even "free giveaway," if you can't get $50 for it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By Schweinhund

I thank you for your honest opinion.:thumb:

I thank you for your honest opinion.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,606
Posted By scarlson

They're easy to make! Steve used vise grips,...

They're easy to make! Steve used vise grips, Gugie used a C-clamp. I copied gugie , but really anything will do. In the end, I think you don't even need to braze something up. Just file a hardwood...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By bboy314

So what were you asking exactly? Who is better...

So what were you asking exactly? Who is better equipped than you to know whether you want to keep or flip it? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,606
Posted By bulgie

"Regular" Mafac Racers are great for 35 mm tires,...

"Regular" Mafac Racers are great for 35 mm tires, clearance is getting tight at 38 mm tires. For 40+ tires ya gotta have Raids. 48+ is where ya gotta have cantis, or discus brakes, which apparently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,606
Posted By lonesomesteve

Thanks! (1) The RAIDS have the reach needed for...

Thanks!
(1) The RAIDS have the reach needed for 42 mm tires with fenders, and personally, I find the performance of RAIDS to be far superior to any cantilever brakes I've ever used. Plenty of power...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,606
Posted By lonesomesteve

Thanks for posting a link to the video, rgvg ! ...

Thanks for posting a link to the video, rgvg !

​​​​scarlson , I totally agree that we mustn't be too precious about things. They're just bikes. I build them to work well for the kind of riding I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,606
Posted By scarlson

He is here on our very forums! lonesomesteve is...

He is here on our very forums! lonesomesteve is his name.

I love his attitude. Framebuilders and cyclists are too cultish about frames, building, and modification. It really is just metal pipe, as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,723
Posted By Mr. 66

No, no crowd at bar, just me, lol. I did have...

No, no crowd at bar, just me, lol. I did have plenty of people snickering at me with the haul as I paused to take the pictures. I parked just up around the corner.

The Viner looks pretty neat,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,584
Posted By hokiefyd

Iowa10Speed et al, the cotter press is in the...

Iowa10Speed et al, the cotter press is in the mail and the expected delivery date is 14 Feb...an appropriate date to show those old cotters some real tough love.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,723
Posted By Mr. 66

Well the Viner is Italian like I've never seen...

Well the Viner is Italian like I've never seen space for 32mm room for fenders. In searching all the others has the ⭐️ on the lugs, crown, and bb. This one has none, no cutout in bb, and the brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,723
Posted By Mr. 66

One these and those ...

One these and those
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 02:28 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,227
Posted By sdn40

Collecting touches a part of us that I have yet...

Collecting touches a part of us that I have yet to put into words. What I have come to acknowledge for myself is that it's internal crapola. With all due respect to those that put a higher value on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,227
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Giraffes always have it harder. I say similar...

Giraffes always have it harder. I say similar things. Especially in the post bike buying era of 2022. Like a check valve that one doesn't want.

The justification line to myself and normal humans...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,295
Posted By Schweinhund

Well, after using the sawzall, my vice, a slide...

Well, after using the sawzall, my vice, a slide hammer and three oatmeal cookies I got it out.
However, it still bears the scars of the aforementioned hammering into the frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,723
Posted By Dfrost

Notable in 2018 was the bike exchange(?) between...

Notable in 2018 was the bike exchange(?) between gugie and Andy_K, from which Andy Antipas emerged the winner:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,334
Posted By romanlotus

That's a 1987 Cannondale SR600 club race bike...

That's a 1987 Cannondale SR600 club race bike painted custom by Cannondale. Made February of 1986...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By TugaDude

It certainly could be. A serial number might...

It certainly could be. A serial number might help support yea or nay. I did find a similar fork crown used on a Bianchi. I wondered about that because many of the Bianchi fork crowns feature...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,227
Posted By P!N20

https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-la...

https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/giant-luggage-carl-purcell.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,670
Posted By Ironfish653

U-brakes are still alive and well in BMX; which...

U-brakes are still alive and well in BMX; which is good for those of us with 80s MTBs.

Dan's Comp BMX (https://www.danscomp.com/u-brake-brakes-accessories-bmx-freestyle-parts/c15967) has a pretty...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-31-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,052
Posted By Catnap

These, and the 3Rensho bike, are now SOLD

These, and the 3Rensho bike, are now SOLD
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-30-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,159
Posted By Mad Honk

FS Paisley Tandem

I bought this tandem bike to keep it from being sent to the scrap yard. I would like for it to go to someone who will ride and appreciate it, so I am asking $500 for this bike which is likely worth a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-30-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 394
Posted By celesteguy

FS: Lemond Buenos Aires 853

Trying this as a frameset instead of complete.

$275 shipped to conti US

Nice Reynolds 853 frameset with carbon fork. 1 1/8 steer tube (Cane Creek headset included). English threaded BB shell....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-26-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,540
Posted By canopus

That would be an illusion on an old iphone photo....

That would be an illusion on an old iphone photo. The frame is straight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,584
Posted By hokiefyd

I was finally able to use the cotter press...

I was finally able to use the cotter press today...and it worked like a champ. First, the unboxing:
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-26-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,540
Posted By canopus

I've got some F&F's and could probably cobble...

I've got some F&F's and could probably cobble some parts together as I have a lot, but it depends on what you want.
Ive got a 1985 Trek 620, F&F, in a 21" frame, clean but has some slight dings that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,071
Posted By Bianchigirll

I got super lucky one evening scouring the ebay...

I got super lucky one evening scouring the ebay and found some fabulous extremely rarer than rare Campagnolo Smeraldo Mono Planer brake calipers.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-23-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,052
Posted By Catnap

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-22-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,052
Posted By merziac

The venerable, dearly departed "pcb" extolled and...

The venerable, dearly departed "pcb" extolled and alluded to some of it from time to time in his musings having been there and done that for SunTour at the time.

No specific examples on hand but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,723
Posted By Robvolz

no, Vanessa!!! ...

no, Vanessa!!!

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Forgot, a sheep named “Spike” too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,723
Posted By Andy_K

I don't know what was better, the swap or lunch...

I don't know what was better, the swap or lunch with the Seattle BF crew. The swap was very good though. I'm looking forward to going again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,723
Posted By gugie

2018 BF meet up...

2018 BF meet up (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1132165-seattle-bike-swap-save-date.html)

After the swap many of us met up at a nearby brewpub.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,684
Posted By Road85rebel

Appreciate the referral to a hub cleaner. I will...

Appreciate the referral to a hub cleaner. I will obtain one to help with the "authentication" of the rebuild. Only drawback is it requires the bike to be ridden to be effective. Not sure it will win...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 05:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,684
Posted By Road85rebel

As follow up to my previous post, here are a few...

As follow up to my previous post, here are a few pics of my restoration effort. Before and after for reference....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,753
Posted By iab

Gaspipe Umberto Dei. Has a real ugly weld across...

Gaspipe Umberto Dei. Has a real ugly weld across the BB shell. Threading the BB was an adventure.

https://live.staticflickr.com/1555/25900591501_0e59d7e099_k.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,385
Posted By cudak888

Take a look at the multicolored goodness:...

Take a look at the multicolored goodness:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,463
Posted By pnwgopher

Finally finished my (all but the brakes) superbe...

Finally finished my (all but the brakes) superbe pro build. now... if only someone has a set of hidden spring brakes lying around that they're not using......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-23, 03:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,606
Posted By merziac

Standby, earlier Strawberry content.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,742
Posted By wschruba

I've got it on my randonneur bike. It's...

I've got it on my randonneur bike. It's comfy/hard wearing...if the second is more important than the first. It does not "split" colors as nicely as the regular roll, so you need to do some futzing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,099
Posted By non-fixie

We haven't got the means to fly to the moon. :( ...

We haven't got the means to fly to the moon. :( This was within budget. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-22, 04:42 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,784
Posted By botty kayer

Thanks to obrentharris for mention, and I agree...

Thanks to obrentharris for mention, and I agree with merziac the host has made it impossible to do with one just 1 pic, so I'm going to have to break that rule, but 2 of the 3 bikes I'm about to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,684
Posted By Murray Missile

I've experienced them all. :twitchy: Our Driver's...

I've experienced them all. :twitchy: Our Driver's Ed car was a Plymouth Fury station wagon and I've owned a few MoPars and FoMoCo products over the years.

When I first got my license the folks had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-22, 05:09 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,584
Posted By cudak888

Not all of us live in a dense city. -Kurt

Not all of us live in a dense city.

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,684
Posted By sd5782

I would guess factory holes in that BB. It would...

I would guess factory holes in that BB. It would be nearly impossible to do such a job on a drill press on that rounded surface. A more skilled machinist with fancier equipment could,, but why bother?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,584
Posted By cudak888

Bob, Neal, and I have a running gag of returning...

Bob, Neal, and I have a running gag of returning each other's off the wall jokes in kind. Don't take it too literally.

Unless, of course, you'd like to try the cotter press. On the faculty. The...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-16-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,383
Posted By gugie

$50 for that Performance frame is a steal. If it...

$50 for that Performance frame is a steal. If it had a fancier set of decals, say Specialized on it, someone would pay $200.

Andy should note that there is another climb that he's done, Col...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,927
Posted By francophile

Hopefully nobody gets pissed at me for doing...

Hopefully nobody gets pissed at me for doing this, if so, my PM inbox is ready.

After exhausting all possible ways I could to find family etc. (dug pretty damn deep, lots of dead-ends), I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,584
Posted By noobinsf

This is a great service to your fellow hobbyists....

This is a great service to your fellow hobbyists. I do not need it now, but I love knowing that it may be out there if I do need it. Thank you!
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