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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,679
Posted By ascherer

I never weighed any of my bikes. I figured at...

I never weighed any of my bikes. I figured at 62cm or bigger I'd just be disappointed. But I recently checked out my Mercian, Pretty much 10kg/22 lbs without seat bag, bottle or pump. I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 42,710
Posted By mattia76

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Samwise Hillborne is as Orange as they come.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 42,710
Posted By cheffyjay

double orange: ...

double orange:


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 12:24 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,260
Posted By Germany_chris

The end state is a steel touring bike is a steel...

The end state is a steel touring bike is a steel touring bike, unless you need/want some of newer mounts modern bikes have. I don't generally do old chit but there are benefits 7/8/9 speed era like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,166
Posted By branko_76

It's not a big deal if: 1) you know what you...

It's not a big deal if:
1) you know what you are doing
and
2) you do it correctly

There's much more to it than simply spreading the stays apart.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By AZORCH

OK, here we are with the (mostly) finished...

OK, here we are with the (mostly) finished Frenchification. The bars are wrapped with some used black cloth wrap until the new stuff arrives - I thought I had a few rolls of Newbaum's on hand but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 11:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,460
Posted By ShannonM

I doubt the OP is concerned about weight... ...

I doubt the OP is concerned about weight...

Dude packed a barbecue.

That's gangster.

--Shannon
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,046
Posted By styggno1

The main “problem” is the user. Any part...

The main “problem” is the user.

Any part made of aluminium and that is under dynamic load will fail eventually. It has a lifespan depending on, among other things,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,143
Posted By The Golden Boy

No I don't. The thought hadn't crossed my mind. ...

No I don't. The thought hadn't crossed my mind. Until you mentioned it. But now you mention it- I should.

I used to sing for myself quite often. I've been in various rock and roll bands since...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,330
Posted By dougdunn

Salamandrine, Thanks for the comprehensive...

Salamandrine, Thanks for the comprehensive tutorial!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
Posted By RobbieTunes

I get it. I still have a couple. Part...

I get it. I still have a couple.
Part nostalgia,
Part too cheap to toss,
Part grumpy, just because grumpy works for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-20, 09:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,691
Posted By noglider

I'm with you, Salamandrine. We have the same...

I'm with you, Salamandrine. We have the same tastes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,722
Posted By Reynolds

The dog ate my bike (CF content)

A friend send this to me. He says a bull terrier did it:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x960/carbon_42fa991a6b03206111eb1a613d18895cc775c395.jpg

A joke, or is it for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 05:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,835
Posted By miyagibike

Hey, merziac, salamandrine, pcampeau, cudak888,...

Hey, merziac, salamandrine, pcampeau, cudak888, xiaoman1, lascauxcaveman, cb400bill, and others!

Thanks to all for the kind words and encouragement as well as everyone's previous great advice on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 08:02 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 14,501
Posted By gugie

Simplex Retrofriction shift levers. I'm supposed...

Simplex Retrofriction shift levers. I'm supposed to like them, but they seemed to ghost shift on me often. Tighten down the bolt, goes away for awhile, then comes back. Switched to ratcheting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 14,501
Posted By Lascauxcaveman

Campy Synchro shifters. Oh, wait a minute,...

Campy Synchro shifters. Oh, wait a minute, everybody hates those things. Because they suck. Never mind. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 27,289
Posted By mongol777

I am in love with the seatstays on your bike -...

I am in love with the seatstays on your bike - cool bend! Very nice build! Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,140
Posted By madpogue

That would require a HUGE bagel to replace it...

That would require a HUGE bagel to replace it :foo: .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 05:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,024
Posted By nlerner

Those “vintage” levers are still available new:...

Those “vintage” levers are still available new: https://velo-orange.com/collections/brake-levers/products/city-bike-brakes-levers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,835
Posted By miyagibike

Thanks for your advice! The actual brand names...

Thanks for your advice! The actual brand names you provided will make it much easier! You're the second one to warn me about steel wool on chrome - thanks, I'll stick to polish if at all possible...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,862
Posted By Charles Wahl

Ah, Good Catch, Salamandrine! For the OP:...

Ah, Good Catch, Salamandrine! For the OP: "normal" (meaning most) cranks of this type take a 22 x 1 mm threaded remover, but TA takes 23 x 1 and Stronglight until '82 or so takes 23.35 x 1. And if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,102
Posted By tkamd73

Whose taking it personally? This is what I hate...

Whose taking it personally? This is what I hate about texted conversation, sarcasm and humor are totally lost, do I really have to use a smiley emoji? Is there even a sarcasm emoji? If we were having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,838
Posted By BFisher

"Ruggedness, reliability, and reputation clearly...

"Ruggedness, reliability, and reputation clearly enter into the equation, and that's why the vast majority of racers use Campagnolo or Campagnolo-copy single-pivot derailleurs."

Honestly, I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,091
Posted By JohnDThompson

A 1/4" steel rod would probably fill the hole...

A 1/4" steel rod would probably fill the hole nicely. I'd worry about the drill bit wandering into the softer brass if a brass rod was used.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,354
Posted By ascherer

What you see covers most situations. The roll was...

What you see covers most situations. The roll was meant for cosmetic brushes, from a Chinese commerce site, cost ~3 USD. I bought 3, have pens in the second and the third is waiting in the wings....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,363
Posted By SurferRosa

I've found vintage muscle exercises can really...

I've found vintage muscle exercises can really help in the use of vintage side-pulls.

https://simplexstrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/siegmund-klein-how-to-develope-a-powerful-neck.jpg

You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,974
Posted By iab

I'll go with the bike is entirely irrelevant. ...

I'll go with the bike is entirely irrelevant. Ride any damn bike you wish.

That said, one bike may be more physically taxing than another. An American cruiser may be tougher to ride a hundred...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-20, 04:28 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,974
Posted By Prowler

I'll add a couple to the good doctor's list:...

I'll add a couple to the good doctor's list: being bull headed and too stupid to realize that you can't do it. Also planning an "out and back" helps as, at the 50 mile point, you have no choice but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 02:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,208
Posted By scarlson

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the venerable...

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the venerable Lyotard Berthet pedals. These are still available somewhat affordably in spite of the current craze over old French things. They're easy to flip and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,194
Posted By non-fixie

It's OK if your toe straps don't match your...

It's OK if your toe straps don't match your saddle. I won't think any less of you. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-20, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,240
Posted By steve sumner

Weinmann's were OEM on many Moto's for decades so...

Weinmann's were OEM on many Moto's for decades so there's really no choice
Universal's are for Italian bikes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,734
Posted By 67tony

I'd like to officially give kudos, and much...

I'd like to officially give kudos, and much thanks, to Doug Fattic, Salamandrine, SurferRosa, and narhay for great input and tutoring. Other tips, and (commiserations!) were helpful as well. As a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 29,417
Posted By non-fixie

Upright, no drop bars, no helmets, no disk...

Upright, no drop bars, no helmets, no disk brakes, normal clothes. That pretty much describes 95% of the cycling where I live.

I've seen and listened to Grant Petersen on Youtube after noglider...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,206
Posted By T-Mar

The answer to this depends on pedantic you choose...

The answer to this depends on pedantic you choose to be. There were certainly cartridge bearing hubs well before Phil Wood. However, the bearing cartridge itself did not have an integral rubber seal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 18,355
Posted By iab

Just the opposite for me. Cottered cranks are...

Just the opposite for me. Cottered cranks are why I love vintage bikes. So elegant. Unmatched aesthetics compare with clumsy aluminum.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-19, 03:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,606
Posted By SpeedofLite

This one. Hands down. Wins every time. ...

This one. Hands down. Wins every time.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-19, 09:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,760
Posted By Jeff Wills

Others suggested clamping the hub somehow so the...

Others suggested clamping the hub somehow so the freewheel can be removed. I'm skeptical- those hubs aren't meant to be squeezed either on the barrel or across the flanges. Too much pressure and...
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