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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 246
Posted By gugie

TdBonnie&Clyde?

TdBonnie&Clyde?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,072
Posted By gugie

fify

fify
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,072
Posted By gugie

It was because you were brave enough to bring a...

It was because you were brave enough to bring a French bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 246
Posted By gugie

Comments on the route from Bob Freeman

Bob knows these roads like the back of his hand and scouted out restaurants and hotels, some skanky, some not so. First day is half gravel, last day is almost completely gravel, all else is paved....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 246
Posted By gugie

The gang

Most of the group has toured together before.

Bob Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/albums/) il Capo for this trip. Since we're starting literally out of his back yard, we won't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 246
Posted By gugie

Washington Cascades tour 2024 - a Bob Freeman production

nlerner, rccardr and Spaghetti Legs have hinted around on recent posts of another tour coming up that we're getting ready for. This is it, starting June 9.

It's been a few months since The Usual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,173
Posted By gugie

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 913
Posted By gugie

This is an old, known phenomena, as is the...

This is an old, known phenomena, as is the solution.

As drivetrains age with use, chains wear out, and the distance between links increases ever so slightly. These in turn wear cogs on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,711
Posted By gugie

I'm worried that Andy will request a brazed on...

I'm worried that Andy will request a brazed on bit somewhere, and demand a Gugificazione! decal along with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,548
Posted By gugie

This is up to a 6 page thread now, but I skimmed...

This is up to a 6 page thread now, but I skimmed through it and didn't find anybody post anything giving what I think is the simple explaination why C&V prices have dropped.

When COVID hit, two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 391,995
Posted By gugie

And to give you some numbers, a 650b x 42mm tire...

And to give you some numbers, a 650b x 42mm tire diameter is just a bit less than a 700c x 25mm tire. If you approximate the tire cross section as a circle, and remembering "pie are squared" from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 391,995
Posted By gugie

I'd ditch the front rack and go with a front rack...

I'd ditch the front rack and go with a front rack such as the Nitto M18. These have a backstop that will slide into the sleeve on the back of your bag and keep it away from the brakes. They're full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,108
Posted By gugie

I found stuff I forgot I had!

I found stuff I forgot I had!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,108
Posted By gugie

I've been wanting to post on this thread, but the...

I've been wanting to post on this thread, but the Atelier was a total mess until yesterday. 2 days of deep cleaning and organizing, here's the panoramic view.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,150
Posted By gugie

njkayaker, smd4 Take it outside, please.

njkayaker, smd4

Take it outside, please.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,150
Posted By gugie

In the id-80's I was the sales rep for KHS in the...

In the id-80's I was the sales rep for KHS in the SF Bay Area. Interestingly enough, the US distribution company used to be located in Carson. KHS made bikes for Sears and lower end bikes for...
Forum: Touring
05-20-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2,107
Views: 430,394
Posted By gugie

Nope, Stage Road between San Gregorio and...

Nope, Stage Road between San Gregorio and Pescadero.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,369
Posted By gugie

https://youtu.be/RsPTgYMjNcs

https://youtu.be/RsPTgYMjNcs
Forum: Touring
05-19-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,418
Posted By gugie

In 2021 I did a multi-day tour from SF to Cambria...

In 2021 I did a multi-day tour from SF to Cambria on Hwy 1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1238194-touroica-2021-a.html). The ride is spectacular, if you plan on doing it in the spring or...
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 2,107
Views: 430,394
Posted By gugie

Sometimes the best roads to ride are "closed" to...

Sometimes the best roads to ride are "closed" to traffic. Cars, that is, but bikes can sneak around barriers.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,711
Posted By gugie

I honestly can't think of another bicycle...

I honestly can't think of another bicycle commercial.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,652
Posted By gugie

Damn near my story, except it was a Raleigh Super...

Damn near my story, except it was a Raleigh Super Course MkII
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/741x1024/12281519714_fe3d6ed869_b_1d4e0b6a8e07d6bd7be469dd6ca9ab14f0366f17.jpg

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,711
Posted By gugie

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/51501607461_9e156179b9_o_ee10bd1601051e243fc96f969dd128367c61a1ed.jpeg
Bixby Bridge, Big Sur Many a commercial filmed on it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,711
Posted By gugie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKcAYMb5uk4&t=6s...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKcAYMb5uk4&t=6s
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By gugie

Cutters FTW!

Cutters FTW!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By gugie

493E is the entire bolt assembly for a rear MAFAC...

493E is the entire bolt assembly for a rear MAFAC centerpull brake, as shown below, but you'll need two of the "radiused washers." I'm pretty sure most centerpull brakes from that era will have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 932
Posted By gugie

“Watch out for that… TREE!”

“Watch out for that…


TREE!”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By gugie

Looks like almost a vintage ride every weekend in...

Looks like almost a vintage ride every weekend in SoCal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By gugie

That's a nice build! Looks like you're...

That's a nice build!

Looks like you're running Gran Bois Hetres - kudos for mounting them with the label aligned with the valve stem. The Competition GS chainstays were typically a bit shorter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,500
Posted By gugie

Glad that the most important thing was covered in...

Glad that the most important thing was covered in this thread. You bent one of Jan's crankarms! Musta really been laying down the torque there.

BTW, the Usual Suspects have voted, your middle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By gugie

If you don't want the expense of repaint or...

If you don't want the expense of repaint or powder coat, and you had a local framebuilder that would braze on the cable housing stop, that color blue shouldn't be too hard to match for touchup. Drill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 690
Posted By gugie

Ask Mark https://groodybros.com/gallery He has...

Ask Mark https://groodybros.com/gallery
He has done lug lining before.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1251x781/lug_lining_4bec1be6ed24512261921873f0f556958d9d7f3e.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By gugie

Your simple explanation sufficed to get the point...

Your simple explanation sufficed to get the point across. I was just in a pedantic mood. :ride:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By gugie

To be clear, the posts aren't pre-approved,...

To be clear, the posts aren't pre-approved, they'll go in regardless of whether you remember to sign out or not. Guy or others will send you a friendly reminder to do this. It's more civil over there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,468
Posted By gugie

We'll call this the Robert Frost software bug.

We'll call this the Robert Frost software bug.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,033
Posted By gugie

Can't help you there, but it would be a good idea...

Can't help you there, but it would be a good idea to start your own thread. The new title will help others find it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 5,363
Posted By gugie

Well, you know what they say, big feet,...

Well, you know what they say, big feet, big....shoes. I have one set of pedals with toe clips and straps that gets moved from vintage bike to vintage bike, mostly for organized vintage bike rides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,072
Posted By gugie

It'll be great to see you again! This time, no RV.

It'll be great to see you again! This time, no RV.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 690
Posted By gugie

From my discussions with him, he's got a huge...

From my discussions with him, he's got a huge backlog, so he can afford to be picky. I know our local Portland guy will powder coat anything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 690
Posted By gugie

Just got an email reply from Mark, he'll still be...

Just got an email reply from Mark, he'll still be able to help with quality restores. He's just been getting too many Huffy grade bikes to powder coat, and the owners don't know how to strip the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 690
Posted By gugie

I've had several frames powder coated at Groody...

I've had several frames powder coated at Groody Brothers. Mark's a great guy to work with.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By gugie

The Bicycle Stand...

The Bicycle Stand (https://www.thebicyclestand.org/) in Long Beach is a great option. Stopped by there in March on a bike trip with friends, they specialized in vintage bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By gugie

Yeah, wrong forum.

Yeah, wrong forum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By gugie

E-bike? Wrong forum. Since most of the ones I see...

E-bike? Wrong forum. Since most of the ones I see people riding weigh 50 lbs or more, they probably come with a kickstand. Motorcycles are pretty heavy, hard to stand them up, so yeah, they have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By gugie

When do you need a kickstand? If I'm riding...

When do you need a kickstand?

If I'm riding out in the countryside, clearly not. I think the only time it might come in handy is when you're riding around town. If you stop and use the kickstand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,033
Posted By gugie

YMMV. I have a stock one with the long cage...

YMMV.
I have a stock one with the long cage Simplex. A Suntour VGT shifts circles around it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,033
Posted By gugie

Did someone say Gran(d) Sport(s)?

El Jefe has sent up the bat signal.

I've got a stable of them. The least expensive all 531 tubed bike from Raleigh BITD. They have loooong legs, room for fatter tires and fenders together. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,020
Posted By gugie

That's exactly what happened in 2021. COVID...

That's exactly what happened in 2021. COVID upswing cancelled the ride just a few weeks before it was scheduled (not a complaint, right decision IMO). Many had already made reservations, rides were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,530
Posted By gugie

I like to ride my bikes, not stare at the tires....

I like to ride my bikes, not stare at the tires. 35's ride a lot nicer than 32's, IMO.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 16,933
Posted By gugie

Nice! The Atelier has a large scrap bin for...

Nice!

The Atelier has a large scrap bin for this very reason. As long as I stick to same bend, same material dimensions I'm pretty confident in my rack/decaleur designs. When I'm asked to go...
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