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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 199
Posted By Steel Charlie

Permeable steels - hmmmm I guess that I need to...

Permeable steels - hmmmm
I guess that I need to catch up on the latest theories of lubricants
Once again I've been left behind as science marches on

​​​​​
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,151
Posted By Steel Charlie

De-ano and paint it any color you want ...

De-ano and paint it any color you want


https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1225600-anodize-strip-success.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 199
Posted By Steel Charlie

Please tell me why that is a problem since that...

Please tell me why that is a problem since that is the purpose of all of the sealers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 316
Posted By Steel Charlie

That looks scary. IIRC the saddle is adjusted...

That looks scary. IIRC the saddle is adjusted relative to the bottom bracket/pedals. Then bars/stem to saddle. But of course judging from the number of slammed stems that I see it's obvious that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,195
Posted By Steel Charlie

BITD that stuff was too expensive. Most of the...

BITD that stuff was too expensive. Most of the people that I rode with just double wrapped CatEye. Way better anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 831
Posted By Steel Charlie

With the TT mount I spent more time chasing it...

With the TT mount I spent more time chasing it than using it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 55,987
Posted By Steel Charlie

The crowd of buyers is probably fairly thin as...

The crowd of buyers is probably fairly thin as well
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 347
Posted By Steel Charlie

Thanks to all for the ID assist. Unfortunate...

Thanks to all for the ID assist. Unfortunate that it was not loved more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 347
Posted By Steel Charlie

My local evaluator says that the chrome is sad. ...

My local evaluator says that the chrome is sad. Help yourself if you want

https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/bik/d/cornville-reduced-colnago-small-frame/7750251925.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 347
Posted By Steel Charlie

Colnago Whatsis ?

Any ideas on what model Colnago this might be ?

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/00s0s_hebkau0jiup_0ci0t2_1200x900_0f34bb28adcb447c8fc4075ebf87294c0757c788.jpg
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,389
Posted By Steel Charlie

Be easier to just shoot them and leave the bodies...

Be easier to just shoot them and leave the bodies as a warning
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,046
Posted By Steel Charlie

I'm old, fat, slow, and stoopid. Less is always...

I'm old, fat, slow, and stoopid. Less is always more.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,985
Posted By Steel Charlie

White is for blue bikes ...

White is for blue bikes

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/816x612/20240321_134544_resized_f10ee02ea30a8063459f132a49d1ba1c827f1b8c.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By Steel Charlie

Not at all likely with the length of that steerer...

Not at all likely with the length of that steerer and that stem. The butt on steerer tubes is right at the bottom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 926
Posted By Steel Charlie

I presume that the fork thing another 'net myth

I presume that the fork thing another 'net myth
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By Steel Charlie

Occasionally bikes are assembled by gorillas....

Occasionally bikes are assembled by gorillas. I've had more than one cone that required a really substantial thump. A barely loosened bolt and a punch and hammer. A real hammer. Easy peasy.

I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 297
Posted By Steel Charlie

A 33" inseam will not be happy with a 54cm frame....

A 33" inseam will not be happy with a 54cm frame. "Making do" cos you like the bike is not a good path. Lotsa bikes out there. Get the right one for yourself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 985
Views: 55,987
Posted By Steel Charlie

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/citrus-hei...

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/citrus-heights-1986-specialized-allez/7750980610.htmlSpecialized Allez SE Jim Merz Edition Road Bike 56cm Large -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,389
Posted By Steel Charlie

E-Bikes At The Beach

https://www.yahoo.com/news/residents-edge-teens-e-bikes-034306396.html

Good times, eh?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,579
Posted By Steel Charlie

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/375x500/417zrgth0sl_84bfb6387ee31da4c854f5bbcfbd98a437bb992d.jpg

It's available on Amazon I think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,978
Posted By Steel Charlie

In addition, I'm cheap. I'm also old, fat, and...

In addition, I'm cheap. I'm also old, fat, and slow. I've ridden high end steel almost exclusively for about fifty years. My two latest purchases are both post-2000 Asian produced steel bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,349
Posted By Steel Charlie

Sometimes one man's junk is just junk.

Sometimes one man's junk is just junk.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,147
Posted By Steel Charlie

After going through all this it seems to me that...

After going through all this it seems to me that C&V is a less than appropriate title for this forum. For the truth in advertising aspect I suggest, "Mostly Steel Bikes".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,978
Posted By Steel Charlie

NorCal is a rough market. Piles of old steel on...

NorCal is a rough market. Piles of old steel on CL with most at never sell prices. I had a Colnago up for about a year and a Masi for 6-8 months. And they were both in excellent condition. I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,147
Posted By Steel Charlie

Some of these builds are incredibly reminiscent...

Some of these builds are incredibly reminiscent of Trigger's broom
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,147
Posted By Steel Charlie

The way the bars on the Allez are positioned...

The way the bars on the Allez are positioned would make it beyond uncomfortable for me. OTOH the Pinarello is just the way that would make me happy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,169
Posted By Steel Charlie

Are there prizes for post count?

Are there prizes for post count?
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-18-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Steel Charlie

Worked fine on the computer thanks, all

Worked fine on the computer
thanks, all
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,147
Posted By Steel Charlie

My 1985 Serotta weight weenie Dura Ace 7700 2x9 ...

My 1985 Serotta weight weenie Dura Ace 7700 2x9

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240503_122504_c58dbe51db74fde1fd1b2c35f3cec8e712b2c058.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,449
Posted By Steel Charlie

Sorta looks like a Nishiki(?) Alien. Elevated...

Sorta looks like a Nishiki(?) Alien. Elevated chainstays made by several companies IIRC

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1293765-head-branded-elevated-chainstay-bike.html
...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Steel Charlie

The page looks nothing like that on the tablet....

The page looks nothing like that on the tablet. I'll just get on the computer sometime cos it does look the same there of course.
The tablet is a def PITA in many ways. This is certainly not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,147
Posted By Steel Charlie

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and...

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and on the back of their t-shirt it said

Anyone Can Restore An Antique

It Takes a Real Man To Cut One Up
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Steel Charlie

I don't see anything like that Must be the...

I don't see anything like that
Must be the tablet
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Steel Charlie

Blocking Posts

Is there any means to block a particular member's posts? I don't find anything. But then the whole site looks different on this tablet.
TIA
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 45,636
Posted By Steel Charlie

The "new" 2004 Masi was shifting like crap so I...

The "new" 2004 Masi was shifting like crap so I hosed out and lubed the levers, shortened the housings at the levers, changed the cables and adjusted the whole thing properly. Shifts like a whiz now....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,345
Posted By Steel Charlie

The only Customs contact that I've had was when...

The only Customs contact that I've had was when some dolt delayed delivery on a gun stock that he thought was some "endangered" sort of wood. It is actually hydrocoated CF.

Never have paid a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,147
Posted By Steel Charlie

+1 ! ! I'm not preserving anything for future...

+1 ! ! I'm not preserving anything for future generations. The cosmos in truth doesn't GAF what I do with my bikes. Give a thought to the absolute bicycle abominations that you have seen and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 565
Posted By Steel Charlie

Why would you bother building anything? Complete...

Why would you bother building anything? Complete SS sell for peanuts on CL
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,449
Posted By Steel Charlie

I thought that this was a zombie January snow day...

I thought that this was a zombie January snow day thread
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8,010
Views: 988,145
Posted By Steel Charlie

So I got this thing a week ago. Tig'd 853. 2004...

So I got this thing a week ago. Tig'd 853. 2004 from the original owner. Must be from way close to when Haro took over. The first thing that I had to do was remove Two Pounds (on the digital scale)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,563
Posted By Steel Charlie

Over the last 50years or so it's been my...

Over the last 50years or so it's been my experience that geometry overwhelms the tube sticker. A crap builder can make a crap bike out of the most fantastic materials known to man.

If a tube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,658
Posted By Steel Charlie

Puhleeezzz ! ! It's the 21st Century, dude ! ! ...

Puhleeezzz ! ! It's the 21st Century, dude ! ! You have the advantage of a multitude of task specific lubricants and you use TRANSMISSION lube on your bike ? ! ?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 832
Posted By Steel Charlie

The electric Colnago that I saw had drop bars. I...

The electric Colnago that I saw had drop bars. I have to admit that it struck me as funny at the time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,046
Posted By Steel Charlie

Can the experts tell me which of the three bears'...

Can the experts tell me which of the three bears' sandwiches I should eat?

TIA
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,628
Posted By Steel Charlie

Your cruelty is simply overwhelming

Your cruelty is simply overwhelming
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 985
Views: 55,987
Posted By Steel Charlie

Seems like a lotta $, but ..... ...

Seems like a lotta $, but .....

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bop/d/sacramento-new-departure-and-morrow-hub/7745175424.html...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,628
Posted By Steel Charlie

See. You did it again

See. You did it again
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,628
Posted By Steel Charlie

Mileage ? I know that I'm old, fat, and stoopid...

Mileage ? I know that I'm old, fat, and stoopid but it still hurts when I don't know WTF someone is taking about.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-08-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By Steel Charlie

Yeah - not even using her lowest gear on that ...

Yeah - not even using her lowest gear on that climb was just mean ! :speedy:

Great racing ! Loved it !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 810
Posted By Steel Charlie

Your history indicates a spare might be...

Your history indicates a spare might be advisable. :lol:​​​​
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