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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 258
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah, I got nothing on that one. Looks like a...

Yeah, I got nothing on that one. Looks like a beauty though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m a 32” and 57 is the sweet spot. Though the...

I’m a 32” and 57 is the sweet spot. Though the center to top of my saddle is usually 75-76cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 258
Posted By jdawginsc

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x1334/adb216bd_548a_4df1_bd55_53e5bee68712_ad3a7896594a456dc4cb37db6bbeafc2d7ba5b64.png...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
Posted By jdawginsc

I echo bargain guy. I am roughly the same...

I echo bargain guy.

I am roughly the same size as you (OP), and my good zone is 56-57, with 58 being sometimes a bit of a reach with a normal sized stem.

I could ride a 54, but it’s not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 258
Posted By jdawginsc

The tulips sort of look like unopened roses, so...

The tulips sort of look like unopened roses, so maybe it is a Somec. If so, cool find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,152
Posted By jdawginsc

They are exquisite for sure!

They are exquisite for sure!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-27-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By jdawginsc

Interesting. Didn’t think there was ever a 6...

Interesting. Didn’t think there was ever a 6 speed early version.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-27-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By jdawginsc

Dang, that is a nice little group.

Dang, that is a nice little group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 20,525
Posted By jdawginsc

Congrats on the very important milestone! And...

Congrats on the very important milestone! And celebrate the rehoming of the Schwinn. An inner tube is not a big deal and you made it right!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,249
Posted By jdawginsc

650b conversion in aero form! Whoop whoop!

650b conversion in aero form! Whoop whoop!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-26-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s a beauty right there. Blue color is...

That’s a beauty right there. Blue color is stunning!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-26-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 182
Posted By jdawginsc

The crankset is nice, and the pedals are some of...

The crankset is nice, and the pedals are some of my favorites since they don’t have the quill.

Great stuff there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,249
Posted By jdawginsc

Or the evidence has long been buried at the...

Or the evidence has long been buried at the landfill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 533
Posted By jdawginsc

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 533
Posted By jdawginsc

Did you use easy off for the de-anodizing?

Did you use easy off for the de-anodizing?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 290
Posted By jdawginsc

Olympus Euclid and one other... As for...

Olympus
Euclid
and one other...

As for the frame, one of those in worse shape than yours languished at $200 for the full bike of mosh mash parts, bikemig
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 839
Views: 46,316
Posted By jdawginsc

If that’s still available at $200, something is...

If that’s still available at $200, something is definitely amiss in CV market...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 917
Posted By jdawginsc

I figured that since your previous bike searches...

I figured that since your previous bike searches were for the shorter statured...

It’s a good save. Those Japanese Bianchis were well made...and the Taiwanese as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,249
Posted By jdawginsc

Joking aside, I imagine the tolerance for high...

Joking aside, I imagine the tolerance for high dollar BMX bikes was more exacting. Which I think is what these adapters were meant for? Or the Schwinns I guess?

Or the Huffys’ were ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 899
Posted By jdawginsc

The seatpost “should” have a marking for its size...

The seatpost “should” have a marking for its size somewhere. 26.2, 26.4, 26.6. It would give an idea of the diameter of the tubing.

Metric size versus imperial...imperial tubing is 28.6, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 533
Posted By jdawginsc

So this one is moving on JD?

So this one is moving on JD?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 917
Posted By jdawginsc

Big yes from me.

Big yes from me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,357
Posted By jdawginsc

Mr. Land built my Strada Speciale (I think that’s...

Mr. Land built my Strada Speciale (I think that’s the model) as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 839
Views: 46,316
Posted By jdawginsc

Looks faster...

Looks faster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 646
Posted By jdawginsc

Threads are clean....bwahahahaha! They are likely...

Threads are clean....bwahahahaha! They are likely fine under the rust.

Bocama lugs, fishy seat stays, scalloped seat stay cap. Wonder what it was.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-24-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 347
Posted By jdawginsc

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,357
Posted By jdawginsc

Sort of inspires me to get the stuck seatpost out...

Sort of inspires me to get the stuck seatpost out of mine and get it on the road.

Great tribute rustystrings61
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,249
Posted By jdawginsc

It’ll be a veritable Cadillac...

It’ll be a veritable Cadillac...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-24-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By jdawginsc

Essentially the same except the geometry and I...

Essentially the same except the geometry and I think a straight gauge tube somewhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,418
Posted By jdawginsc

I love how you are approaching this. Very cool.

I love how you are approaching this. Very cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,249
Posted By jdawginsc

What I have gotten from your latest escapade is...

What I have gotten from your latest escapade is that Huffys do not like retro-modding. They are cursed to wear their original clothing!

That crack would worry me for any bike other than a Huffy....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By jdawginsc

Interesting.

Interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 163
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m thinking contract build for a big box store...

I’m thinking contract build for a big box store not in North America. Better than the stuff we got in K Mart, Sears and JC Penney, but pretty low level, but decently made with the low level...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 663
Posted By jdawginsc

Is the person willing to take it back?

Is the person willing to take it back?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,604
Posted By jdawginsc

You might be better going to Harbor Freight and...

You might be better going to Harbor Freight and getting a super sized adjustable that you can bolt to the frame while you wrench it around.

I ended up buying a combo wrench from amazon in each of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 163
Posted By jdawginsc

Thinking the same, but maybe not necessarily US...

Thinking the same, but maybe not necessarily US market?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,357
Posted By jdawginsc

I think in one article it talked about...

I think in one article it talked about liquidating to help those involve transition to other things. That’s what it seemed to say.

I guess it is inevitable that there will only be five brands of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,984
Posted By jdawginsc

Always a good and bad thing. If it was something...

Always a good and bad thing. If it was something you duplicated several times (me), because you stored several of the same piece in separate tucked away crevices!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 40,952
Posted By jdawginsc

That sucks. Interesting tidbit about Ewan...

That sucks. Interesting tidbit about Ewan McGregor owning a custom built Mercian.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,207
Posted By jdawginsc

I think it is cool you were in the biz during...

I think it is cool you were in the biz during what is probably the most fascinating of rock music..

Tail end of counter culture rock (when we lost the 27s) as Vietnam wound down into soft rock,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,207
Posted By jdawginsc

Somehow, you have an older French crankset,...

Somehow, you have an older French crankset, Shimano RD and Campy brifter working together in harmony.

That’s impressive. How’d you get the Shimano and Campy to work well together?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,984
Posted By jdawginsc

Wowzers! Looks great! Can you find everything?

Wowzers! Looks great! Can you find everything?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,444
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s a rear wheel, and if a tubular rim, if it...

That’s a rear wheel, and if a tubular rim, if it needs replacing, is kind of a pain to do...(needs un-gluing/re-gluing).

Keep it simple and incremental. watch videos and/or go to a coop for advice...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-22-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,751
Posted By jdawginsc

New pricing, easier to follow...

New pricing, easier to follow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 6,781
Posted By jdawginsc

If you aren’t following a business model (and I...

If you aren’t following a business model (and I certainly am not...), I just look at it as dead money mostly. Anything I get replenishes my fundage. Plus it’s gone and rehomed in a better place.

i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,152
Posted By jdawginsc

Umm. YES!!! Iconic brand, and a personal grail...

Umm. YES!!! Iconic brand, and a personal grail for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,668
Posted By jdawginsc

I have that one in my stash waiting for the right...

I have that one in my stash waiting for the right project...funny you picked that one!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,668
Posted By jdawginsc

BTP and Serfas have some very cool bar tape as...

BTP and Serfas have some very cool bar tape as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 20,525
Posted By jdawginsc

Only if YOU feel it does...

Only if YOU feel it does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,668
Posted By jdawginsc

Or garage... 😬

Or garage... 😬
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