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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 567,903
Posted By bulgie

Nancy on San Rensho!

Nancy on San Rensho!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 559
Posted By nlerner

Quite a few years back, I became somewhat...

Quite a few years back, I became somewhat obsessed with the fillet-brazed Schwinns and threw myself into a Super Sport project. Originally lemon yellow, a sparkly blue powdercoat, replacement decals,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,774
Posted By tiger1964

... ...

...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,111
Posted By bikingshearer

I was just funnin' with ya. "It makes me happy."...

I was just funnin' with ya. "It makes me happy." That's all the justification needed, regardless of what I or anyone else might think.

I personally would not go the "explosion in a paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,111
Posted By RCMoeur

Wisdom is achieved when one can be both loud and...

Wisdom is achieved when one can be both loud and silent at the same time.

And I figure it's my bike and I'm spending my time on it, so I don't want it to be all that boring or mundane. It makes me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 781
Posted By bulgie

Yep me too, I'm a greaser who has never owned a...

Yep me too, I'm a greaser who has never owned a torque wrench. I use a ratchet wrench most often but it's the same length as a peanutbutter, just a bit more comfy on the hand so I might get them a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,332
Posted By Ged117

I'll admit an uninspiring photo of my '88...

I'll admit an uninspiring photo of my '88 Voyager. 35mm tires make the ride very comfortable. Rear rack adjustment is a bit off, I've since removed it actually.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 781
Posted By Reynolds 531

So the best scenario is that the bolt is already...

So the best scenario is that the bolt is already properly torqued, and the worst case disaster is that the bolt becomes properly torqued.

thanks for the lecture.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-24-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 373
Posted By Iniezione

PM Sent.

PM Sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,398
Posted By iab

After great time, great expense, extensive...

After great time, great expense, extensive repairs and a few replacement parts printed in stainless steel, I have the proper rear derailleur.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 277
Posted By Hajo

A new Martelly project

Recently I bought this really nice Martelly frame. Paint and chrome in superb condition and suitable for a Campagnolo Chorus 8 speed Ergopower group I had laying around. It has the eyelets on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,729
Posted By cycleheimer

I used a ring off a key chain. Seems to work. ...

I used a ring off a key chain. Seems to work.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,729
Posted By bwilli88

On my Whitcomb I taped the housing to the bars...

On my Whitcomb I taped the housing to the bars and exited the wrap up near the stem....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 567,903
Posted By jolly_codger

What's her name?

What's her name?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 567,903
Posted By billytwosheds

Just so classy.

Just so classy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By veganbikes

If it were my bike and a 35 could fit fine, it...

If it were my bike and a 35 could fit fine, it would be 35 all the way. Plusher is better, ATMO!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,019
Posted By J_Climacus

Help me choose a tire width for my René Herse

EDIT/UPDATE: Thanks y'all, I decided to go with 32s, at least for now. I already have 28s and 35s on other bikes, so if I buy 32s, I can try all three out and decide for myself, with 32s being the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 14,064
Posted By SoCaled

Raleigh Team USA - $75 - Murrieta, CA ...

Raleigh Team USA - $75 - Murrieta, CA
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1104227667412285/?
only 1 picture in ad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 567,903
Posted By gearbasher

Did a google image search. It comes up: Kathryn...

Did a google image search. It comes up: Kathryn Grayson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathryn_Grayson
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 567,903
Posted By juvela

----- chanced upon this image amongst a...

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chanced upon this image amongst a jumble posted to a forum

photo and subject unidentified

perhaps another reader will recognize...

appears a professional studio portrait likely done...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,111
Posted By Jeff Neese

I bought this last year and am finally getting...

I bought this last year and am finally getting around to rebuilding it. It's a 1997 Specialized Sirrus. It was a one-year bike, full DB chromoly (Specialized "Direct Drive" tubing) road bike. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,729
Posted By tiger1964

Bar-con cable management

In another topic, where I suspect it was not seen, I posted "First time dealing with barcons in so many decades. After the rebuild the SunTour shifters seem to work really well — but the cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,193
Posted By abdon

You think you got it bad? I have bikes not even...

You think you got it bad? I have bikes not even my size that don't want to let go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,193
Posted By genejockey

No. If I start feeling like one of my bikes is...

No. If I start feeling like one of my bikes is not being ridden enough, I ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,089,019
Posted By Mr. 66

Yes, some scuff on the cap but not on the body!...

Yes, some scuff on the cap but not on the body! :)

They have been cleaned filed down and rebuilt, I’m happy....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,020
Posted By Aardwolf

It does, but I'm fairly sure it isn't - photo...

It does, but I'm fairly sure it isn't - photo credit is "Harold M. Lambert / Getty"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,121
Posted By DaveB1960

Duly noted!

Duly noted!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,496
Posted By jamesdak

I have to agree. Makes up a bit for all the...

I have to agree. Makes up a bit for all the money I lose on most of the bikes.

I just went over most of the stuff and have found no real issues. The Peg frames is in great shape with only some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,496
Posted By jamesdak

Big day today for sure. Got in the tires and new...

Big day today for sure. Got in the tires and new chain from Merlin for the Moser.

But I also got in a real steal of a deal I stumbled on last week looking for parts for the Sancineto.

One bulk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By nlerner

It would be helpful to see the other end of the...

It would be helpful to see the other end of the measuring stick, i.e., the starting point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 14,064
Posted By xiaoman1

M, I knew that the early ones came with a...

M,
I knew that the early ones came with a Japanese RD and would have been correct had I checked my early P-15 before responding, as it has the Shimano RD on it. When I first purchased it, I thought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,538
Posted By RCMoeur

10-Q. At this moment, I am actually...

10-Q.

At this moment, I am actually recovering a bin full of sun-crunchy saddles in preparation for a foster kids bike event on Sunday the 28th. And I picked up three more eye-straining patterns...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-16-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By Senior Ryder 00

Hi, interested in the “Questionable” Raleigh...

Hi,
interested in the “Questionable” Raleigh International. PM sent with questions.
Cheers,
Van
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-16-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By jPrichard10

Absolute steals

Absolute steals
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 14,064
Posted By Caliwild

Bruce Gordon! Too rich for my blood, but this...

Bruce Gordon! Too rich for my blood, but this looks nice!

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/d/long-beach-bruce-gordon-bicycle-serial/7737598914.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,158
Posted By nlerner

Wait, I thought the idea was n + 1. You mean,...

Wait, I thought the idea was n + 1. You mean, we're supposed to sell our bikes? Next thing you know, someone will claim we're supposed to ride them, too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,049
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 and Vintage Sales
04-16-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By bertinjim

hazetguy- I am interested in the Raleigh...

hazetguy-

I am interested in the Raleigh Super Tourer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,044
Posted By Manny66

Thats alot of cycling for me,, unless there's...

Thats alot of cycling for me,, unless there's Beer stops along the way, but then it would take a a few months to complete .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,538
Posted By RCMoeur

Yesterday was the big Tucson bike swap, and we...

Yesterday was the big Tucson bike swap, and we took my truck and trailer down there with a bunch of bikes for the Rusty Spoke bike co-op. I also brought my Nishiki Pueblo "Uglybike Mk 2" to the swap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By cb400bill

Scalextric Velodrome

A couple weeks ago we went to a party hosted by a fellow cyclist. He had this slot car track type velodrome set up for us to play with. It was fun to try out.
You had to be careful with the speed as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,428
Posted By cudak888

All the more reason just to buy more tool chests...

All the more reason just to buy more tool chests and never empty one...ever :lol:

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,428
Posted By cudak888

Yep, I clearly need one of these :D -Kurt

Yep, I clearly need one of these :D

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,428
Posted By jdawginsc

Smooth slides. Ball bearing. Was $40, maybe? ...

Smooth slides. Ball bearing. Was $40, maybe?

Problem is, I am so efficient with the garage it masks how much too much I have...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,428
Posted By jdawginsc

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,044
Posted By squirtdad

at first I thought you were riding to Cino an...

at first I thought you were riding to Cino an back....which has not been unheard of, but from a closer start
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,044
Posted By bikingshearer

Other Eroica events being help at roughly the...

Other Eroica events being help at roughly the same time frame have only recently had registration open. I am cautiously optimistic that we Eroica CA will open up soon. If not, maybe I'll just go to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By jdawginsc

Echoing this, it’s fun to look for/find the parts...

Echoing this, it’s fun to look for/find the parts as well, though expensive...but I imagine there are a lot of shops in your vicinity that might have little hidden gems! My assumption could be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By Classtime

You will learn plenty by buying a complete bike...

You will learn plenty by buying a complete bike and fixing/replacing the bits that are in need. You could make many unnece$$ary mistakes building your first C&V bike frame up. Buy a bike. break it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the...

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the right forum. For a lot of us, the building the bike from the ground up is part, in some cases, maybe even most fun.

I take it OP, you’re in...
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