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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 673
Posted By Repack Rider

I covered that race for Bicycling.

I covered that race for Bicycling.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 485
Posted By juvela

----- thar be nations with larger postage...

-----

thar be nations with larger postage stamps...

...and better cell phones too...


-----
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,438
Posted By Portlandjim

Major Taylor documentary coming 2/26/24

I just noticed that this new documentary about Major Taylor will be shown at the end of the month. Details here:

https://indianapublicmedia.org/majortaylor/

It looks like a must watch show!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 523
Posted By John D

These hubs are the one piece alloy version Phil...

These hubs are the one piece alloy version Phil makes starting in the nineties, you can remove the axle with 5 mm allen key as Brent noted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,096
Posted By baldyphill

So do we reckon this is better off going to scrap?

So do we reckon this is better off going to scrap?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,372
Posted By SurferRosa

NSFW! This site is supposed to be family...

NSFW!

This site is supposed to be family friendly!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,375
Posted By Robvolz

A post like this and people will wonder if you...

A post like this and people will wonder if you are being serious.

MASI was considered one of the 4 tailors, experts in framebuilding along w Cino Cinelli, Ernesto Colnago and Ugo DeRosa

much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,345
Posted By polymorphself

…but most people touring aren’t doing so after...

…but most people touring aren’t doing so after long swims and also need to carry 40+ lbs of gear. No doubt those were stable bikes, but loaded with gear over many miles and up hills? Seems like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,359
Posted By Bad Lag

Pfft! What's "barbaric" are those bolts and...

Pfft!

What's "barbaric" are those bolts and washers used by Johno69. THOSE are barbaric.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,359
Posted By Steel Charlie

Using anything other than a punch on leather is...

Using anything other than a punch on leather is barbaric. Brooks did NOT drill holes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 705
Posted By repechage

“have you Ridden a Ford lately?” could be the...

“have you Ridden a Ford lately?”
could be the new tag line.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 705
Posted By rccardr

Ford has been messing around with e-bikes for a...

Ford has been messing around with e-bikes for a while, showing various prototypes at events. We saw one of those show displays I think NC a few years ago. Had heard that they were one of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 705
Posted By repechage

The 24 hour race ended on 19th of June the tour...

The 24 hour race ended on 19th of June
the tour started June 21, and went to July 14.

Ford went into the Tour a Winner.

wonder if Henry went to the start of the tour, or just flew home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By chain_whipped

No. The seat lug and head lug are pre drilled...

No. The seat lug and head lug are pre drilled inside where the top tube butts.

I've never seen a hole like the OP example. My guess it was done to feed a tail lamp or generator wire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,492
Posted By juvela

----- Hello again Gary, good to read...

-----

Hello again Gary,

good to read information of some use

have never attempted to combine T.A. & Campag bottom bracket fittings in the same assembly so cannot advise on that question
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,672
Posted By randyjawa

If they are as good as the Mafac Racer brake...

If they are as good as the Mafac Racer brake calipers, then they are pretty darn good and certainly worth using for a period correct bike. Lots of people think poorly of the Mafac brake calipers, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 06:37 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 13,191
Posted By johnnyace

This Kalloy stem, on my Peugeot PXR80, while not...

This Kalloy stem, on my Peugeot PXR80, while not having those *lovely* welds that you have, is very ugly. As far as functionality goes, I'm not sure why anyone would want a bouncy stem. Must be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 06:18 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 13,191
Posted By BFisher

You call that ugly? That ain't ugly. Now,...

You call that ugly? That ain't ugly. Now, this...THIS is ugly!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1254x1672/fugly_kalloy_e2761a17f81e35aebca9d5dfe7b063d94a75344d.jpg
From an old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,664
Posted By hazetguy

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1400x688/untitled_opt_4e46e3bf230d4668b7084eb407785a5dcff39a77.jpg

:beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 01:53 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,193
Posted By Drillium Dude

Why not? He's America's only TDF winner :) DD

Why not? He's America's only TDF winner :)

DD
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,426
Posted By johnnyace

It's definitely a Tour de France, see the gallery...

It's definitely a Tour de France, see the gallery (https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/21745646).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-21, 03:49 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 39,798
Posted By masispecial

It took longer than I expected, but it’s here,...

It took longer than I expected, but it’s here, and it’s glorious
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-21, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,426
Posted By con50582

Yes. The TT bikes were the old paint scheme. The...

Yes. The TT bikes were the old paint scheme. The road bikes were the new white....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,426
Posted By Andy_K

Well, that's an interesting story. It seems to...

Well, that's an interesting story. It seems to have been a custom build. I can't prove provenance and I fully acknowledge how outlandish this claim is, but I think there's pretty good circumstantial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,476
Posted By tiger1964

I guess the correct response to that is...

I guess the correct response to that is :troll:Well, anyway, I promised a photo so here's one as I get closer:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,791
Posted By AJI125

What he said :) 1988 Dealer Parts Catalog. ...

What he said :)

1988 Dealer Parts Catalog.

Athena
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/476x387/athena_1656dfc0766c249c4560507e625e6528fe2e2e8b.png


Chorus
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 08:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,791
Posted By clubman

Here's what a Monoplaner looks like, see the...

Here's what a Monoplaner looks like, see the slotted arms?

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/500x500/3484945953_8b7e4ec3f5_34c80c635b1402c647e837d796619e3991e8e33f.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,791
Posted By Ex Pres

Not monoplaners

Not monoplaners
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-21, 06:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,764
Posted By jonwvara

Well, the crudely pinched-off ends of the seat...

Well, the crudely pinched-off ends of the seat stays where they're brazed to the seat lug are a little bit of a kludge, too, especially compared the the nice willow-leaf caps on the earlier models....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,880
Posted By francophile

Looks like one of the shops I sometimes order...

Looks like one of the shops I sometimes order through overseas has a nice B. Carre frame in stock: https://www.cycling-vintage.com/-b-carre-race-frame-cadre-acier-c2x33735856

Can't easily post a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-21, 02:05 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 39,798
Posted By masispecial

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/52479304_0713_4e89_a8e1_9378f920202f_4e07a866aa82be906ec439e1772eb7109438a438.jpeg
I bought this Ritchey tandem off eBay a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,138
Posted By CV-6

Too bad Norris Lockley is not on the list. Good...

Too bad Norris Lockley is not on the list. Good question and an observation.

I would think if one paid enough, they would get their initials on a cap. The pro bikes I have seen (pictures) by BC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,138
Posted By MiloFrance

Autosmell. Extra H. Never mind. There's always...

Autosmell. Extra H. Never mind.
There's always a reason. Here it is.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20210209_174855_b2e7fb02c3466ef1fc1d123fc3055006802dea02.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 09:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,302
Posted By squirtdad

heck with whether the will kill you or...

heck with whether the will kill you or not....they're ugly....ditch them
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,302
Posted By bikingshearer

I wouldn't ride 'em. Of course, I wouldn't ride...

I wouldn't ride 'em. Of course, I wouldn't ride any CF wheels because I'm a luddite. But if I wasn't such a luddite I certainly would not trust a wheel that was (1) CF that is (2) old and (3) is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 11:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,636
Posted By juvela

----- lug pattern is NERVEX ref. 45/159 ...

-----

lug pattern is NERVEX ref. 45/159

bottom bracket shell is NERVEX ref. 159
"56" marking likely the frame size in cm

dropouts may have begun life as JUY or Agrati items
gear hanger has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 01:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,131
Posted By randyjawa

Now I feel better. I know darn well that I can...

Now I feel better. I know darn well that I can toe-in the Mafac brakes that I have owned using those beveled washers. This, for what it is worth, is one of the reasons that I am a fan of Mafac...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,131
Posted By randyjawa

Now that is strange. I always thought that the...

Now that is strange. I always thought that the washers, sort of roundish, were adjusted to achieve toe-in. Will have a look next time that I am at the cottage. Anyway, a picture - the washers,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,131
Posted By southpawboston

I draw the line at salvaging old bars that have...

I draw the line at salvaging old bars that have any signs of having been bent or crashed. If it's been bent, it gets tossed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,131
Posted By cudak888

Seen it before, but never as pronounced as...

Seen it before, but never as pronounced as Randy's example. You did the right thing.

That's scrap aluminum or an art project waiting to happen.

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 25,319
Posted By Santuri32

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x607/1985_competition_1_7619247325304131a7cc53acb2b125ad8ecb80d3.jpg
This beauty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 25,319
Posted By Santuri32

Just a few more comments. I studied the...

Just a few more comments. I studied the Competition info from the 1983 and 1984 catalogs, the color of your bike may be the "dark burgundy", described in the 1983 K&F Mountain Bikes Catalog, when the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 12:22 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,896
Posted By chefdurfee

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1690x1207/img_6303_c916293a586d25aa6a5f42227856c2251ba609f3.jpg
My son and I are riding matching T700's on a gravel overnighter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 25,319
Posted By Santuri32

I'll do appreciate a scan of that flyer if...

I'll do appreciate a scan of that flyer if possible :). Regarding your frame, it does carries Ritchey's/MountainBikes 1984 Competition format ssCnn (ss=size/C=Competition/nn=serial number). Fishers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,033
Posted By Addamsmith

Hi there i am very keen and offerering you $600...

Hi there
i am very keen and offerering you $600 plus postage and handling my cost as its the only one missing from my collection
Hoping you can send to Australia
Kind regards
Addam smith
ps im...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-21, 02:50 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,040
Posted By randyjawa

Welcome to the Bike Forums, EngarJack In my...

Welcome to the Bike Forums, EngarJack

In my mind, vintage kick stands are a gimmick and a bit of a dangerous one (for the bike).

They are not stable. I would much rather lean my bike against a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,803
Posted By 100bikes

Major Taylor by Tom Ritchie IMO, the best book...

Major Taylor by Tom Ritchie
IMO, the best book on this world champion.

Bob Chicken A passion for the bike by Graeme Fife
A great read and a tremendous source of information as well.

One more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,033
Posted By bikemig

Well if you're right and this is a hosteller (3...

Well if you're right and this is a hosteller (3 main tubes Reynolds), then the OP's price of $750 is likely optimistic.

But how do you explain the Reynolds fork which is what this looks to be? I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 25,319
Posted By curbtender

Picture assist...

Picture assist https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/80-dsc_0332_b5035b7ebdae0908353574c5228a58f24403699c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,733
Posted By Addamsmith

So started to put frame together Used P3...

So started to put frame together Used P3 Stronglight Headset from 50s.
Stronglight Period correct bottom bracket with Stronglight 57 competition model cranks .
Now i bOught some chrome wrap to do...
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