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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 226
Posted By jamesdak

Nice but I miss the days I could get silver...

Nice but I miss the days I could get silver Athena from the overseas sites for around $400 and sometimes under that on sale. Heck that's the price of Chorus 12 speed at Merlin about a month or so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,544
Posted By jamesdak

I bet if you accented the bike with nice honey...

I bet if you accented the bike with nice honey brown leather saddle, bar tape, etc that green bike would be smoking hot! The paint looks to be in great shape under the dust.

No matter what,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3,031
Views: 884,871
Posted By jamesdak

And this Sirrus wasn't all that bad: ...

And this Sirrus wasn't all that bad:

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How it was picked up ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,031
Views: 884,871
Posted By jamesdak

A few more of the latest ones. Holdsworth...

A few more of the latest ones.

Holdsworth Professional:

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The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,186,239
Posted By jamesdak

Back out today for a Memorial day ride. That...

Back out today for a Memorial day ride. That meant one of the "patriotic" bikes. So this time I hopped on the Cannondale for the 32 mile ride. Knee kept giving me trouble until I stopped at about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,186,239
Posted By jamesdak

The Guv'nor is built by Pashley. Basically it's...

The Guv'nor is built by Pashley. Basically it's the 1935 frame design of an English Path Racer built with Reynolds 531 tubing and modern components. It's a 3 speed IGH with a 177% range. Fun bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,186,239
Posted By jamesdak

I ended Friday's ride mad, frustrated, and...

I ended Friday's ride mad, frustrated, and depressed at how badly the second replaced knee was adversely affecting my riding. So, after a rainy day yesterday I just said screw it and hoped on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 570
Posted By jamesdak

Made a separate photo post of the completed bike...

Made a separate photo post of the completed bike to aid others researching these in the future.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 109
Posted By jamesdak

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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These are working smooth and precisely ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 109
Posted By jamesdak

Photoshoot of the 1988 Specialized Sirrus

Making this a separate post for those looking for detailed shot of one of these in the future. Not the best of lighting by the time I got it ready but they should do the job.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 570
Posted By jamesdak

Well, all I can say is that white bar tape has a...

Well, all I can say is that white bar tape has a purpose in this case. Once I wrap the bars I won't ride it so that I hand it off fresh and new. That way there's no chance of me talking myself into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 570
Posted By jamesdak

Nope, I've actually never done that. On this...

Nope, I've actually never done that. On this groupset the crank was polishable as were the metal bits of the RD and the metal bits of the FD except for the cage. Brake calipers were not nor the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 570
Posted By jamesdak

Nothing but rain all day so I worked on this one...

Nothing but rain all day so I worked on this one throughout the day. The paint did come in but was too dark. Lightened it a bit with some cream white paint and got pretty close. Then I used a drop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,334
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how it looked when I finished with it. ...

Here's how it looked when I finished with it.


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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 347
Posted By jamesdak

No clue what it is but that's a whole lot of...

No clue what it is but that's a whole lot of coolness to me!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 496
Posted By jamesdak

I'd be happy at $300

I'd be happy at $300
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,279
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box. ...

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 570
Posted By jamesdak

Spent more time on this one today. Pulled apart...

Spent more time on this one today. Pulled apart the BB and found more fairly clear but really thick and sticky red grease. Not very much of it though, seems like the bearings were not very well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,213
Posted By jamesdak

YES! :speedy:

YES! :speedy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By jamesdak

And... A seatpost swap on this. Found an...

And...

A seatpost swap on this. Found an older FSA to match the crank. Save me a whole oz too!! :D
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 868
Views: 49,003
Posted By jamesdak

LOL, yep, and tires pumped up and stem height...

LOL, yep, and tires pumped up and stem height and.....:o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 570
Posted By jamesdak

I've been messing with this one throughout the...

I've been messing with this one throughout the week. This morning I decided that even though I'm trying to keep this at hardly any expense to me, those Biopace chainrings had to go. Had some black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 868
Views: 49,003
Posted By jamesdak

Cheap Shogun with 600 Arabesque

An old Army buddy down in Texas is selling this if you are in the area. Not really a bike guy but straight up honest and good guy. I just told him how to measure for size.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 919
Posted By jamesdak

No clue who made it but I think it's pretty cool...

No clue who made it but I think it's pretty cool too and for that price it's even cooler. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,334
Posted By jamesdak

They were the original Simplex

They were the original Simplex
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 570
Posted By jamesdak

Three more hours on this one after my ride. ...

Three more hours on this one after my ride. Cleaned parts and then went after bearings. The hubs were a bit gross but the freewheel feels great and is spinning freely and quietly. Ran out of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,186,239
Posted By jamesdak

And now, real pictures from the ride, LOL! ...

And now, real pictures from the ride, LOL!

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One of many canals bringing water...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,186,239
Posted By jamesdak

The star of the show today was the Krapf bike. ...

The star of the show today was the Krapf bike. Pictures just don't do it justice. It's so beautiful, so comfortable, so smooth and quiet, so fast, so shiny, so sexy, so precise, so perfect! :D

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,353
Posted By jamesdak

Getting the Krapf ready to take out this morning...

Getting the Krapf ready to take out this morning and I'm struck again by just how gorgeous that bike is. And....for the first time since I got it years and years ago I'm wondering if it's time to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 332
Views: 43,609
Posted By jamesdak

I guess I can add three more since I last posted...

I guess I can add three more since I last posted in 2023

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Colnago C40,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 570
Posted By jamesdak

I beginning to wonder if those days are over. ...

I beginning to wonder if those days are over. The latest knee replacement just isn't coming around. It's been over 6 months now and I still have a hitch in my stroke no matter how many miles I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 570
Posted By jamesdak

88 Sirrus - Next project for the Bike Collective

50 miles on the Sancineto this morning must have wore me out and made me susceptible to the N+1 virus again. I mean, dang I just sold off the Trek 5200 last night. Anyway, there was a 1988...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,003
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, like others are saying. Many of us start...

Yep, like others are saying. Many of us start with a part or parts and progress to a final build that is so awesome.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By jamesdak

Dropped the Poprad off for the wheels truing...

Dropped the Poprad off for the wheels truing after my ride today on the Sancineto. Should get 'er back soon and be able to get the fight on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By jamesdak

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

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x903/img_9568_b5f2fd6427762bd547f3d8b4b20354520f893fc4.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By jamesdak

Lemond Poprad Disc, from the morning also. Pics...

Lemond Poprad Disc, from the morning also. Pics do not capture the fine metal sparkle in the red paint.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By jamesdak

This morning's shots of the Team USA to catch the...

This morning's shots of the Team USA to catch the current configuration. I changed several things last year as I used this one.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By jamesdak

Battle Royale - Team USA vs Lemond Poprad in a fight to the death!!

A few months back I mentioned picking up a Lemond Poprad and how the old Team USA was trembling in fear. Well the old Raleigh took offense to my comments and has challenged the cheeky Poprad to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 868
Views: 49,003
Posted By jamesdak

1973 Super Mondia Special $700

Just to let eveyone know, the Mondia discussed in this thread last year is up for sale locally. No clue if Joel would be willing to ship but figured I'd share it here.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By jamesdak

It's got 700 x 25 GP 5000 on it with room for a...

It's got 700 x 25 GP 5000 on it with room for a tad more. But honestly I don't feel any need for anything larger on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,186,239
Posted By jamesdak

Took a day's leave today. Decided to do a mild...

Took a day's leave today. Decided to do a mild climb to see how the legs are doing. Also wanted to feel out the problem knee on some hills. Really nice morning but I got out later than planned. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By jamesdak

Been messing with this one a bit again. Had it...

Been messing with this one a bit again. Had it out on a ride and then finally got around to rewrapping the bar tape. Gonna make a few more minor changes to it but I think for the most part I've got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,186,239
Posted By jamesdak

First time back out on the Moser after the mild...

First time back out on the Moser after the mild refurb on new rims, tires, etc. Just me daily standard after work ride, staying out for 26 miles. Only grabbed one picture while out on the ride and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,837
Posted By jamesdak

Got in the cap today for the Grammo stem I just...

Got in the cap today for the Grammo stem I just put on the Sancineto. I was thinking I was going to get something plasticky and 3d printed. This is nice rubber, cool!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 594
Posted By jamesdak

Wow, fat tires on fast bikes, titanium parts,...

Wow, fat tires on fast bikes, titanium parts, disc brakes, all back in 1974. What's old is new again, LOL!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,464
Posted By jamesdak

Totally subjective on my part from a slew of...

Totally subjective on my part from a slew of bikes I've had. My weight has varied the past 6-8 years from high 180's to low 200 lbs. Every SL bike under me will flex when I stand a pedal to the point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21,873
Views: 3,186,239
Posted By jamesdak

Out this morning for a 30 mile shakedown ride of...

Out this morning for a 30 mile shakedown ride of the newly built up Sancineto. Gotta say that the crew at The Bike Shoppe really got this baby dialed in right for me. Super quiet drivetrain the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 257
Posted By jamesdak

Credit for the build goes to The Bike Shoppe in...

Credit for the build goes to The Bike Shoppe in Ogden, UT. I did the mockup but they did all the heavy lifting of this one for me. Great shop! I just wanted it done and have too many projects...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 257
Posted By jamesdak

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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More sweet craftmanship...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 257
Posted By jamesdak

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Not feeling the "gold" bolts ...
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