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06-12-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,083
Posted By mikekone

classic bicycles auburn attendance was up from 2022

Actually, attendance was up in 2024 compared with 2022 (I'm the one who handles registration). We don't have firm numbers on Sunday 2024 compared with 2022, but my sense is that was up as well...
06-03-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,456
Posted By mikekone

So much awesome stuff in this thread! At Auburn,...

So much awesome stuff in this thread! At Auburn, during the resto-mod discussion, we'll have one of the worlds leading car restorers on hand to chat a bit about what goes on in the vintage car...
05-27-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,456
Posted By mikekone

great info, keep this rolling!

Hi Folks,

This thread really took off - and I'm going to study what's been said and what future comments will be and give a bit of a "report" on peoples thoughts at Auburn. Thanks everyone and...
05-14-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,456
Posted By mikekone

I think many folks are the same page as you. I...

I think many folks are the same page as you. I know many really like the Campy 10sp. So your comments are very much appreciated.

On my own bikes, I always use clipless pedals (easy to remove for...
05-13-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,456
Posted By mikekone

Original vs Restomod - Thoughts and Classic Bicycles Auburn registration seminar

Hi Folks,

It's a never-ending debate. Should a bike be kept original or should it be modified, and if so, to what extent? Braze-ons? Spreading rear triangles? Some of these topics will be...
05-09-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,083
Posted By mikekone

Classic Bicycles Auburn Seminars Announced

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The seminar schedule for Classic Bicycles Auburn has been finalized. There...
05-06-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,083
Posted By mikekone

Campagnolo Madness Expected at Classic Bicycles Auburn

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Sunday June 9th is the day - mark it on your calendar! Auburn Indiana at the...
05-06-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 692
Posted By mikekone

Campy stainless housing for rear derailleur

We have originals on sale on both our online store and ebay. On ebay, the listing is https://www.ebay.com/itm/116168605156

On our online store (lower price but higher shipping cost) the listing...
05-01-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 808
Posted By mikekone

Almost - typical BSC threads on a high-end...

Almost - typical BSC threads on a high-end bicycle headset are 24 tpi - 26tpi is used on headsets such as those for many Raleigh bicycles. Both Italian and BSC high quality headsets are 24tpi. The...
04-30-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 808
Posted By mikekone

Threading do's and don'ts

Hi all,

ISO indeed is a way of "splitting the difference" for compatibility. An ISO threaded headset will thread onto either true English (aka BSC) or Italian threads just fine. Similarly, in...
04-29-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,083
Posted By mikekone

Cool bikes are coming to Classic Bicycles Auburn...

Cool bikes are coming to Classic Bicycles Auburn - space for display bikes is filling up but is still available. And there also is swap meet space for folks selling vintage lightweight bicycles and...
04-20-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,083
Posted By mikekone

Bicycle Registration for Sunday only Classic Bicycles Auburn

Oh - need to mention. Up until recently, bike display registration was only open to Classic Bicycles Auburn full weekend attendees. That preliminary registration period is passed, and now folks...
04-20-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,083
Posted By mikekone

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Bikes on display at the Philly Bike Expo

At Auburn this year, each bike...
04-12-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 198,119
Posted By mikekone

Amazing Eddy Merckx Collection Seminar Classic Bicycles Auburn

Any Eddy Merckx bike/history fans out there? Thought so! Rich Gangl is assembling an amazing collection of bikes representing the historical evolution of the bikes Merckx rode. There are 10 bikes...
02-21-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,083
Posted By mikekone

Classic Bicycles Auburn - Early Bird Registration ends soon and update!

Classic Bicycles Auburn is going to be amazing this year! Below you see Rich Gangl working on a frame that will be exhibited in his stellar tribute presentation of bicycles raced by Eddy Merckx. The...
02-01-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,083
Posted By mikekone

Sunday is the day with the bike show and swap. ...

Sunday is the day with the bike show and swap. There going to be some bike displays on Friday and Saturday (actually possibly Saturday night along side the banquet). But if you can only make one...
10-20-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,083
Posted By mikekone

Classic Bicycles Auburn 2024

Hi folks,

Save the date!

Wanted to give an update on Classic Bicycles Auburn 2024. Building on the show's success in 2022, the event returns to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum June 7-9 2024...
08-16-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,744
Posted By mikekone

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Classic Bicycles Auburn (Indiana) is drawing very near. August 26-28th. Sunday...
08-09-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,343
Posted By mikekone

Bruce Gordon Bike Classic Bicycles Auburn

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08-09-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9,149
Views: 3,204,323
Posted By mikekone

Fat City perhaps at Classic Bicycles Auburn

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1983 Fat City
I'm toying with bringing this 1983 Fat City to Classic Bicycles...
08-08-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,744
Posted By mikekone

Folks have been asking for more exact times of...

Folks have been asking for more exact times of the different activities at Classic Bicycles Auburn. The Schedule of Events (https://www.classicbicyclesauburn.com/schedule-and-registration/) has now...
08-04-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,744
Posted By mikekone

You can still register for Classic Bicycles...

You can still register for Classic Bicycles Auburn events that need pre-registration (activities with food and the Sunday show if you want your bike judged) if you do so by August 16.

Please go...
08-04-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By mikekone

There have been some questions as to when Richard...

There have been some questions as to when Richard is presenting - his seminar will be on Saturday. Again, Classic Bicycles Auburn (Indiana) has seminars on Friday and Saturday, and the big show/swap...
07-29-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,744
Posted By mikekone

For folks who haven't registered yet, if you're...

For folks who haven't registered yet, if you're just attending on Sunday no need to preregister (unless you're showing a bike).

But, if you wish to attend the seminars and/or banquet the...
07-28-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,343
Posted By mikekone

Contacting Classic Bicycles Auburn

If anyone is trying to reach out to Classic Bicycles Auburn, the best way is direct email. classicbicyclesauburn at gmail dot com should get you a reply very quickly! Thanks!

Mike Kone
Lead...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-28-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 701
Posted By mikekone

Classic Bicycles Auburn - framebuilders display instead of postponed NAHBS

Hi Framebuilder Forum folks,

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Classic Bicycles Auburn August 26-29 is on...
07-27-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,744
Posted By mikekone

Ah, but at the Henry Ford Museum they only have...

Ah, but at the Henry Ford Museum they only have one Duesenberg to look at. What fun is that?

Hopefully cool bike to look at on August 28th at Classic Bicycles Auburn will also make up for the...
07-05-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,744
Posted By mikekone

Hi Folks, We're still finalizing the seminar...

Hi Folks,

We're still finalizing the seminar schedule for Classic Bicycles Auburn. We just heard from a few additional "stars" such as Richard Schwinn that they expect participate in the...
06-01-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,189
Posted By mikekone

Hi Folks, Let's ask another question - what...

Hi Folks,

Let's ask another question - what bike (s) do folks most want to see at Classic Bicycles Auburn? Bikes you've perhaps read about but never seen in person? List your preferences and...
05-24-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,841
Posted By mikekone

For the seatlug, I'd do the most minimal repair...

For the seatlug, I'd do the most minimal repair possible - a builder should fabricate a splice to complete the ear. If fitted carefully, it could be silver brazed perhaps. That would minimize...
05-24-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,189
Posted By mikekone

That Murray looks a tad small to be Andy Weavers,...

That Murray looks a tad small to be Andy Weavers, do you have a seatube and top tube measurement?

I haven't seen Andy in years; for folks who don't know his name, he was one of America's great...
05-22-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,296
Posted By mikekone

Fun fact - for a very large frame, the maker must...

Fun fact - for a very large frame, the maker must go to heavier gauge tubing to make it sufficiently stiff. So a low-to-mid range frame may wind up having tubes that are not much stouter than those...
05-22-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,189
Posted By mikekone

I like the Murray more I think - but that Merckx...

I like the Murray more I think - but that Merckx was a real team bike? I see the number plate tab. Anyone else want to play or share what they want to bring?
05-21-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,744
Posted By mikekone

The museum really is amazing - and the art deco...

The museum really is amazing - and the art deco building itself is almost worth the price of admission. It's the former headquarters of Auburn Cord Duesenberg and is where dealers were brought to...
05-21-22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,162
Posted By mikekone

The Veloflex masters at 140psi may actually be...

The Veloflex masters at 140psi may actually be going slower. There is a non-linear relationship between pressure and rolling resistance. As pressure is increased in the lower range, the contact...
05-21-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,744
Posted By mikekone

note from Classic Bicycles Auburn lead organizer

Mike here - lead organizer of Classic Bicycles Auburn,

The goal is to keep the show fun, not be overly rigid, and make folks happy.

While the show's focus is vintage lightweights, there...
05-21-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,927
Posted By mikekone

Crescents were neat bikes (their advertising was...

Crescents were neat bikes (their advertising was pushing the limits of decency by today's standards) but they did have very short front centers as I recall. So lot's of foot overlap. Is that the...
03-02-21, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 198,119
Posted By mikekone

Thanks for the info here! Your observations...

Thanks for the info here!

Your observations seem to confirm my original thought's on the frame (and how it was originally presented to me). I'm not well versed in the EMC history, but my...
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