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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 485
Posted By steelbikeguy

The bike industry has a certain share of old and...

The bike industry has a certain share of old and ambiguous logos and brands, and the 3.3.3. of Shimano is one of them. Grant Petersen ran an article in the Rivendell Reader #34 that explained this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 235
Posted By steelbikeguy

I've got some spare E14 cogs too. The "E"...

I've got some spare E14 cogs too. The "E" designation is from the Winner/New Winner family, but I think fits the Perfect body? The ID is 43mm. I've got versions in silver, brown and gold, so they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 485
Posted By steelbikeguy

oh my goodness..... that looks very much like my...

oh my goodness..... that looks very much like my Montgomery Wards bike!
Might even have the same lousy Cherry centerpull brakes? The weird attachment point for the straddle cable looks identical....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 485
Posted By steelbikeguy

Good heavens... my first "10 speed" was a...

Good heavens... my first "10 speed" was a Montgomery Wards bike that had those.
The derailleurs were the ubiquitous Shimano Eagle.
Everything on that bike was steel. Apparently you have to spend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 344
Posted By steelbikeguy

that confused me too, but the suggestions that it...

that confused me too, but the suggestions that it is a computer magnet makes sense.

This is the magnet for my Cateye Mity computer....

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 266
Posted By steelbikeguy

All of these guys are amazing! Bilenky is an...

All of these guys are amazing!

Bilenky is an interesting character and has built a wide variety of frames. At the 2015 NAHBS, he displayed this very interesting tandem....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 175
Posted By steelbikeguy

I hadn't realized that Mark DiNucci was working...

I hadn't realized that Mark DiNucci was working as a product designer on the Specialized Allez Comp back then. That seems like it might be a nice complement to working as a frame builder. I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 513
Posted By steelbikeguy

The SunTour New Winner chart shows that the cog...

The SunTour New Winner chart shows that the cog spacing varies from 2.7mm for the large cogs and increases to 3.3mm between the L cog and the T (or P) cog....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 10,061
Posted By steelbikeguy

it reminded me of some "offset pliers" that...

it reminded me of some "offset pliers" that Cyclo-Pedia used to sell.
They are clearly not the same, but perhaps ended up being used for the same tasks??
Personally, I'm a bit stumped as far as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 949
Posted By steelbikeguy

I've got tan Cinelli cork-ish tape on a green...

I've got tan Cinelli cork-ish tape on a green bike, and it seems like a decent match.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53022971919_294d304bd7_b_d.jpg

For the Colnago, maybe use tape that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,048
Posted By steelbikeguy

boy, if there was ever a good argument for riding...

boy, if there was ever a good argument for riding a recumbent, this would be it!

It's also an argument for only riding proven parts that don't have a ton of miles on them... but that's not really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,399
Posted By steelbikeguy

FWIW, there's a little framebuilder on the east...

FWIW, there's a little framebuilder on the east coast who does this now and then.
A few pics of the pump details....

https://live.staticflickr.com/1726/42563513981_23d324efe7_b_d.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,048
Posted By steelbikeguy

dang it... now I'm gonna have nightmares! I...

dang it... now I'm gonna have nightmares!

I was wondering if you'd even get a mile down the road before this thing broke, but it's clear that this is his "show bike", and will never get ridden. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,361
Posted By steelbikeguy

I re-wrapped one of my bikes in a harlequin...

I re-wrapped one of my bikes in a harlequin pattern using Tressostar in 2023. It has the double chevron pattern, I think. Definitely not dots.

Here are the rolls of tape.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,399
Posted By steelbikeguy

I have to take my bikes up and down a flight of...

I have to take my bikes up and down a flight of stairs, so I do have to pick them up at the start and end of each ride.
For going up the stairs, I have to lift the front of the bike up higher than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,549
Posted By steelbikeguy

I hope you are just trolling us, but... the...

I hope you are just trolling us, but...
the only choice are the silver wheels!
A bike as classy as the Columbine deserves some dignity, and those Khamsin wheels just don't offer that.

Steve in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 23,212
Posted By steelbikeguy

Honestly, that was the normal state for a...

Honestly, that was the normal state for a Reynolds decal after a bit of use in the days before clear coats.
My Raleigh Team has a 753 decal in better shape, but this photo was taken 20 years ago and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 655
Views: 73,042
Posted By steelbikeguy

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good February: 634...

January: 442 miles, 1 baked good
February: 634 miles, 5 baked goods.
March: 612 miles, 6 baked goods.
April: 708 miles, 5 baked goods.
May: 852 miles, 5 baked goods.

total miles to date: 3249...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 23,212
Posted By steelbikeguy

wow, I completely forgot today was 5/31! I...

wow, I completely forgot today was 5/31!
I don't think I've posted this shot of my 531C tubed Hetchins to this thread yet.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52473249179_1910a07194_b_d.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By steelbikeguy

Sounds like an issue with the lever. There can...

Sounds like an issue with the lever.
There can be reasons that the screw can't tighten up enough, such as debris/gunk in the bottom of the lever boss.
... edit... okay.. this doesn't apply to bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,423
Posted By steelbikeguy

My 1976 Schwinn price list says $660 for a P13. ...

My 1976 Schwinn price list says $660 for a P13. No mention of the surcharge for the Campy sidepulls.
Four times that would be $2600 or so. That's not unreasonable, is it? Clearly, you've got to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,423
Posted By steelbikeguy

this doesn't exactly fit the scenario offered,...

this doesn't exactly fit the scenario offered, but...
A fellow had the fortune of picking up a handful of Raleighs still in the box when a shop in the Chicago area went out of business somewhere...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 617
Posted By steelbikeguy

On my unlined cables and housings, I always just...

On my unlined cables and housings, I always just used grease... usually Phil's.
Oil might be fine too, but I think grease would be more likely to stay where you put it.

Steve in Peoria
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,549
Posted By steelbikeguy

Just to add to the info on Columbine, I've got...

Just to add to the info on Columbine, I've got two articles that I saved a while back...

The first is a single page. It was part of a series of articles under the title of "Hot Tubes" that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,815
Posted By steelbikeguy

The Centurions of that era were nice looking...

The Centurions of that era were nice looking bikes! A friend was able to pick one up from another nearby friend, and it's a beauty!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,815
Posted By steelbikeguy

The bike industry at that time hadn't reached the...

The bike industry at that time hadn't reached the level of standardization that would occur a bit later. Arguably, the French were (among) the worst for this. For practicality, a Japanese built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By steelbikeguy

I had the luxury of serving in the Marines during...

I had the luxury of serving in the Marines during peace time, but even in times of routine training, injuries and fatalities still occurred. In my squadron of VMAT-102 at Marine Corps Air Station...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 639
Posted By steelbikeguy

This is essentially what I'm doing too, although...

This is essentially what I'm doing too, although I use the Buff "multi-function neck gaiter". This is their original product, and it works nicely to control sweat so that it doesn't run into your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By steelbikeguy

I just noticed that I've got a price list for...

I just noticed that I've got a price list for Schwinn in 1976. Presumably the Schwinn catalog archives have this sort of thing too?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 29,064
Posted By steelbikeguy

I hadn't considered that it might be the numerals...

I hadn't considered that it might be the numerals 0 and 1 instead of letters.
My old Palo Alto catalog from 1976 does list Clement track tires that number from 1 to 9. No suggestion that there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 29,064
Posted By steelbikeguy

I'm starting to wonder if it wasn't just a typo? ...

I'm starting to wonder if it wasn't just a typo?
"I" is next to "O", so perhaps?
It's a bit of a shame that using "O" as shorthand for tire didn't catch on.



When I bought my 1974 Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 29,064
Posted By steelbikeguy

That's pretty sleek! I was a bit surprised...

That's pretty sleek!
I was a bit surprised that trackies were still using steel cranks in 1960, but they did like steel bars and stems long after the roadies were using alloy.

The detail that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By steelbikeguy

No idea whether anyone has organized a list. In...

No idea whether anyone has organized a list.
In the 70's, prices were increasing quickly, so there wasn't much value in putting them in a catalog. I recall the Cyclo-Pedia mailorder catalog had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 290
Posted By steelbikeguy

The Condor should get a great reception at...

The Condor should get a great reception at Auburn! Such a unique and beautiful bike!

The Jack Taylor will be in the shadow of the Condor, but it's a cool bike too, and the Taylor brothers have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,828
Posted By steelbikeguy

I'm guessing that this might be the Osgear Super...

I'm guessing that this might be the Osgear Super Champion gear changer?
The pivot for the chain tensioner is forward of the bottom bracket, and is operated by a down tube lever.
Cycling Plus had an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,828
Posted By steelbikeguy

Looks like it might be the chain tensioning...

Looks like it might be the chain tensioning mechanism from the Vittoria Margherita? (as shown in this brief article on a 1936 Bianchi)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,803
Posted By steelbikeguy

The market for custom steel bikes is certainly...

The market for custom steel bikes is certainly not what it used to be, but it's still sad to hear this news.
Back in the early 90's, when I was living in the St. Louis area, the Maplewood Bike shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 743
Posted By steelbikeguy

That is a specialized sort of tool for the...

That is a specialized sort of tool for the average person who wants to adjust their New Winner.
I'm guessing that it might be sufficient to just have the freewheel threaded onto a hub, since we just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 743
Posted By steelbikeguy

I was looking through the New Winner literature...

I was looking through the New Winner literature again, and it does provide a description of the bearing adjustment process. Hadn't read this in a long time.
It suggests that only one tool is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 743
Posted By steelbikeguy

Until Pastor Bob stops by to provide the complete...

Until Pastor Bob stops by to provide the complete answer, let me offer the drawing from the New Winner pamphlet.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 797
Posted By steelbikeguy

I still have a few of my old bike catalogs, and...

I still have a few of my old bike catalogs, and the Cyclo-Pedia catalog has been a useful resource. It dates to the mid 70's, and shows both hooked and hookless clincher rims.
Of course, this was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,640
Posted By steelbikeguy

Like Gugie, I bought my Gran Sport from the shop...

Like Gugie, I bought my Gran Sport from the shop with just the parts I liked... which was the Weinmann brakes and the Stronglight crank. I already had some parts to put on the bike, and knew that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 797
Posted By steelbikeguy

There was definitely a trend towards tighter...

There was definitely a trend towards tighter clearances in the 80's, partly due to fashion and partly due to some desire for increased stiffness that would result from shorter stays and fork blades. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By steelbikeguy

The curved seat tube seems to be the best way to...

The curved seat tube seems to be the best way to shorten the chain stays. Other arrangements, like the split seat tube that is seen on the Rigi, appear to have bigger issues (such as mounting a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 700
Posted By steelbikeguy

Thanks! I've never watched a track race in...

Thanks!
I've never watched a track race in person, but I do enjoy watching the World Championships or Olympics for track racing on youtube. Very cool, and so much different from watching a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 700
Posted By steelbikeguy

Could we see the article(s) on track racing, by...

Could we see the article(s) on track racing, by Owen Mulholland?
His articles were typically some of the better material in this era of Bicycling.

thanks!
Steve in Peoria
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 10,061
Posted By steelbikeguy

Harlan Meyer built some interesting stuff! ...

Harlan Meyer built some interesting stuff!

Looking through my archived photos of the 2018 Classic Rendezvous gathering, I see that Jim Cunningham displayed an Exxon Graftek with what appears to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8,869
Views: 1,171,242
Posted By steelbikeguy

for what it's worth.... I was lucky enough to...

for what it's worth....
I was lucky enough to buy a bunch of Pearl Izumi crochet gloves a long time ago. They've been great.... just enough padding to work, plus constructed from synthetic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By steelbikeguy

a bit off-topic maybe, but I used the Sachs (or...

a bit off-topic maybe, but I used the Sachs (or Sachs-Maillard?) 7 speed freewheels on my commuting bike, circa 2001 or so. Very nicely made, but that grease was a problem in very cold weather. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 560
Posted By steelbikeguy

I had to check my archives, and I've got pics of...

I had to check my archives, and I've got pics of his booth at the 2009 NAHBS in Indianapolis....

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/3317436483_e0cb6570c6_b_d.jpg
...
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