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06-11-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8,856
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Posted By merziac

Another no joy from Dejoy, item dispatched from...

Another no joy from Dejoy, item dispatched from Austrailia May 31st, accepted and processed through Perth facility to USPS, no progress since.

It will be 2 weeks day after tomorrow, this is the...
06-11-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 117
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it, I ride 99.9 on the tops and have...

Yep, I get it, I ride 99.9 on the tops and have them jacked up and back as well just because I have never ridden in the drops.

We're mostly in the same range of 2 cm max with some extraordinary...
06-11-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 117
Posted By merziac

Not disagreeing per se but there are plenty of...

Not disagreeing per se but there are plenty of too small frames that work, again, the BG that the Strawberry was fitted from and the Strawberry are amazing rides as good or better in some...
06-11-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 117
Posted By merziac

My torso not too long or short per se, most...

My torso not too long or short per se, most frames still not ideal, the Strawberry is very close but a bit small on purpose so I can hopefully ride it to the very end of the line.

And the bikes it...
06-11-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 117
Posted By merziac

Good luck, that big is tough enough, nevermind a...

Good luck, that big is tough enough, nevermind a nice Colnago. :twitchy:

With a 38in. inseam, I have a lot of experience as I'm sure you do as well. ;)
06-11-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 445
Posted By merziac

You can also add pics to the album or gallery on...

You can also add pics to the album or gallery on your homepage that may get moved here. ;)
06-11-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 445
Posted By merziac

Simply respond to all the posts here from others...

Simply respond to all the posts here from others and you will get there in no time, 5 posts X 2 days for 10.

It serves us very well in the long run.
06-10-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,866
Posted By merziac

Still waiting on those pics. ;)

Still waiting on those pics. ;)
06-10-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 443
Posted By merziac

Maybe a CABE question. Maybe Richard Schwinn...

Maybe a CABE question.

Maybe Richard Schwinn will respond if you reach out at Waterford, he's doing paint, provenance and decals still/again I believe.
06-09-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,280
Posted By merziac

:thumb: U lucky bastids, so jelly but...

:thumb:

U lucky bastids, so jelly but resolved to the fact that I could never attempt to keep up regardless of regroups, sagging, gagging and lagging. :twitchy:

Be safe and have a blast. ;)
06-08-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 45,054
Posted By merziac

:eek: H**Y CRAP!!!!! That's freakin amazing!...

:eek: H**Y CRAP!!!!!

That's freakin amazing! ;)
06-08-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 63,493
Posted By merziac

Maybe on pricing ifn u have to have this one. ...

Maybe on pricing ifn u have to have this one. :twitchy:

Flippin brilliant on the stem. :thumb:
06-08-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,003
Posted By merziac

He may not have been completely off base but his...

He may not have been completely off base but his motivation was purely financial and he showed nothing more than disdain and disrespect when he knows better.

There are 10's of 1000's or more...
06-08-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 9,212
Posted By merziac

Maybe, depending on the strength but any...

Maybe, depending on the strength but any impediment whatsoever is to be avoided. ;)
06-07-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 9,212
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it, just pointing out that normally,...

Yep, I get it, just pointing out that normally, as in practically never should bearings be subjected to magnets for causing them to not rotate freely in use as is crucial to long term proper...
06-07-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,003
Posted By merziac

PDX has been a Trek enclave for a long time, The...

PDX has been a Trek enclave for a long time, The Bike Gallery started here and had several stores at one time, I think there may still be 4 and yes Trek bought them out awhile back.

The family...
06-07-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,003
Posted By merziac

Its really a shame that these shops are in such a...

Its really a shame that these shops are in such a state, if you can't sell $5k bikes regular to try and compete with the Trek and Big S stores, you are peeing up a rope now days and probably won't...
06-07-24, 01:57 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 9,212
Posted By merziac

Magnets?, pawls and bearings, yikes! :eek: ...

Magnets?, pawls and bearings, yikes! :eek:

;)
06-07-24, 01:47 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 9,212
Posted By merziac

K-D, oldschool automotive specialty tools. These...

K-D, oldschool automotive specialty tools. These are originally for 1157-56 turn signal and brake light bulbs.

They are very similar to spark plug wire boot pullers.
06-07-24, 01:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,003
Posted By merziac

Even more so with this guy, he full well knows...

Even more so with this guy, he full well knows better but has been at it too long to still care. :twitchy:
06-07-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8,033
Views: 998,463
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Light bulbs and aha's should always...

:thumb:

Light bulbs and aha's should always be sought out and considered, especially when logic has been exhausted and failed.

I've seen and done more seat of the pants "engineering" that win...
06-07-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,290
Posted By merziac

Volde, +1 :thumb:

Volde, +1 :thumb:
06-07-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 565
Posted By merziac

I will add that the big silver Merz is I believe...

I will add that the big silver Merz is I believe 24t up front and 36 Shimano in the back, works just fine with Campy brifters or SunTour bar cons under all conditions as far as I can tell.

And...
06-06-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6,577
Views: 827,145
Posted By merziac

https://chasertech.com/derailleurs.html

https://chasertech.com/derailleurs.html
06-06-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,003
Posted By merziac

I would make a point to go back and have him try...

I would make a point to go back and have him try to justify his BS, he was there through all the modern advancement of steel tubing, anybody in the bike industry that long knows better regardless of...
06-06-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 565
Posted By merziac

Fantastic, brifters or bar cons, amazing works so...

Fantastic, brifters or bar cons, amazing works so well under any circumstance. ;)
...
06-05-24, 04:41 PM
06-05-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 415
Posted By merziac

And last but not least, regular WD-40 should not...

And last but not least, regular WD-40 should not be used on bikes except for a cleaner that is going to be thoroughly washed away with acetone, thinner, brake or carb clean, etc.

Many here...
06-05-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,316
Posted By merziac

Yeah, rarely, more about the vibe, aesthetic but...

Yeah, rarely, more about the vibe, aesthetic but it is a backstop and sometimes the first line.

Dexterity can be key, I always cradle the pumphead/wheel/stem firmly with one hand with the wheel...
06-05-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 415
Posted By merziac

T9 Boeshield should be cheaper, maybe and far...

T9 Boeshield should be cheaper, maybe and far more available.

Stripped frame is best so you can spin it around to distribute the saver.

There should be a hole for the TT inside the ST and/or...
06-05-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,561
Posted By merziac

Except on the downhill. :D

Except on the downhill. :D
06-05-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,316
Posted By merziac

$200 at Black Magic to start with. :twitchy:

$200 at Black Magic to start with. :twitchy:
06-05-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,051
Posted By merziac

You might not be holding your mouth right. ;)

You might not be holding your mouth right. ;)
06-04-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,533
Posted By merziac

Me too but cycling wasn't part of the equation,...

Me too but cycling wasn't part of the equation, she rides but not as much as she needs to or I would like.
06-04-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,533
Posted By merziac

Wow, fantastic! :thumb: You a very lucky...

Wow, fantastic! :thumb:

You a very lucky man. ;)

I had similar delusions but time has marched on and it was probably never likely anyway. :twitchy:
06-04-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,533
Posted By merziac

So, still got the tandem and/or the buddy? :D

So, still got the tandem and/or the buddy? :D
06-04-24, 03:28 PM
06-04-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 395
Posted By merziac

Looks like it could also be turned around to get...

Looks like it could also be turned around to get more setback as well. :twitchy:

Also looks like its about at its limit for downward tilt at the front of the saddle, bolt may not take a tool where...
06-04-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9,140
Views: 3,200,248
Posted By merziac

Yep, that's it and I get and understand the fork...

Yep, that's it and I get and understand the fork deal.

Pretty sure they are stronger, way faster, easier and cheaper to make but still way too fugly IMO. :twitchy:


I have a last year 94 MB-1...
06-04-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,533
Posted By merziac

Many of mine are heavy for being tall and my...

Many of mine are heavy for being tall and my penchant for bringing the kitchen sink. :roflmao2:

Merz TW189 comes in at about 35lbs as shown, plenty more with bags and the sink.

Rides like...
06-04-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9,140
Views: 3,200,248
Posted By merziac

Certainly no expert but that is a very big...

Certainly no expert but that is a very big spacer, can't imagine the factory would do that, especially big S and the fact that these like to bend axles when ridden as intended. :twitchy:

And I...
06-03-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 45,054
Posted By merziac

Usual suspects but the Ritchey won a small show...

Usual suspects but the Ritchey won a small show recently and the Merz was changed to analog in the last year so...... :twitchy:

And the Paramount is for good measure. ;)
...
06-03-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 63,493
Posted By merziac

Probably true but likely only for lack of funding.

Probably true but likely only for lack of funding.
06-03-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By merziac

Huge + many on PCB. :thumb: 2 of my very...

Huge + many on PCB. :thumb:

2 of my very best acquisitions came from him, great guy, resource and much else.

RIP Paul.
06-03-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,316
Posted By merziac

Reach over the bike and grab the back tire in...

Reach over the bike and grab the back tire in front of the brake, more leverage and you can "steer" the lift better. ;)

And yes, am a fan of the TT location to allow for max real estate elsewhere....
06-03-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,051
Posted By merziac

That would also be a great idea, you could...

That would also be a great idea, you could probably fit a rather complete tool hit in one as well. ;)
06-03-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 520
Posted By merziac

"When in Rome" If you're in the land of...

"When in Rome"

If you're in the land of Merckx, the choice could be rather simple. ;)

And yes, welcome aboard, glad you found us, you should be in the right place. :thumb:
06-03-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 63,493
Posted By merziac

Very cool. That saddle could be worth a...

Very cool.

That saddle could be worth a sizeable portion of the ask, especially in what appears to be good condition. :twitchy:

They are very scarce on the ground. ;)
06-03-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,051
Posted By merziac

I also have a couple of bikes with oldschool...

I also have a couple of bikes with oldschool brazed on and painted pump pegs with paint to match Silca's both of them would get you home and I always carry CO2 and mini pumps so the Silca can be a...
06-03-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,051
Posted By merziac

The ST matching pump has always been a little...

The ST matching pump has always been a little over the top for me also , I would however probably go for one of Mr. Bayless were it to come along AND be within my meager means somehow. :twitchy:
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