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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,818
Posted By ctak

Soma Portola - excellent bars. Given the design...

Soma Portola - excellent bars. Given the design the brake lever body will sit slightly lower than with traditional bars so a long quill stem might be helpful
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,818
Posted By fabiofarelli

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,204
Posted By ZudeJammer

A) cable stops wont fit on that shifter clamp...

A) cable stops wont fit on that shifter clamp without a dremel
B) classic option
C) run the housing the full length using black cable ties

I had the same issue putting bar ends on an old bike, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-21, 08:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,204
Posted By bikeaddiction1

I believe you have already identified the...

I believe you have already identified the advantage to B. If you have no other adjustability in the cable it is good to go this way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,818
Posted By pcb

This '74 Harry Quinn Tourist has the widest...

This '74 Harry Quinn Tourist has the widest clearance of any of my last-century vintage frames. 43-622/700c nominal will fit, but with clearance pretty tight under the crown and between the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,216
Posted By branko_76

liquid_liquid I agree with 3speedslow , keep it...

liquid_liquid I agree with 3speedslow , keep it original. No need to discard perfectly usable parts.

I would be concerned about the bearing grease. Over time, grease dries up and loses its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,216
Posted By non-fixie

Nice find! Great color, too. 3speedslow's advice...

Nice find! Great color, too. 3speedslow's advice is sound, and what I would have given as well. After that, put brifters on it. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,216
Posted By 3speedslow

MO, keep it original after lube, cleaning. Ride...

MO, keep it original after lube, cleaning. Ride for awhile and change what doesn’t suit you. Great buy there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,155,865
Posted By Last ride 76

I understand not being ready to buy an old bike for $650.

It's a lot of money for a 40 year old bike, if you're not sure that's what you want.


There is an old saying about leading a horse to water.

"After reading through all these forums" perhaps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,155,865
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

That Colnago is beautiful. And crazy! ...

That Colnago is beautiful. And crazy!

Cannondale had a 66cm criterium frameset that had a 74.75° HT angle, 56mm of trail, and had a wheelbase just a tick under 1m. Pretty wild. Easy handler...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,155,865
Posted By Last ride 76

Hang around and put in some scouting time, great...

Hang around and put in some scouting time, great bikes turn up regularly in the area, and you have some A+ spotters/posters up there. (Lucky you, they don't ride bikes that big.)



I use going...
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