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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 574
Posted By embankmentlb

From my limited experience, old school freewheels...

From my limited experience, old school freewheels are much quieter or dead quiet once in gear. I really like that experience. Cogs with ramps in friction mode just never find that quiet place. I find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 232
Posted By embankmentlb

The most respect for Dave M. In fact I road my...

The most respect for Dave M. In fact I road my Fuso this past Sunday.
l also am running my own business and am helping my extended family. My hands are full.
I pray for Dave that he gets the help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,738
Posted By embankmentlb

I road a 2003 Klein with the sloping top tube for...

I road a 2003 Klein with the sloping top tube for almost 2 decades before it was totaled in a crash. I thought it was an excellent bike. When it died I moved most of the parts over to a Fuso steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 421
Posted By embankmentlb

Very enjoyable, thank you for creating these!

Very enjoyable, thank you for creating these!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 407
Posted By embankmentlb

I have a Guerciotti built up with Athena. I am...

I have a Guerciotti built up with Athena. I am the original owner from 1988. I am so old! Anyway, Athena groups were mostly used to build up bare frames. One of the most beautiful groups of parts of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 648
Posted By embankmentlb

One word. Eb@y. Problem solved.

One word. Eb@y. Problem solved.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 844
Posted By embankmentlb

Thank you for your input. Again that is one...

Thank you for your input. Again that is one advantage to the 600 freehubs, standard cassettes just fit. If I were going the DA route I would probably opt for a freewheel at 7 speed. My bikes are all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,490
Posted By embankmentlb

I love those kind of hacks. Please post more...

I love those kind of hacks. Please post more pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 844
Posted By embankmentlb

I am certainly not an expert and probably have no...

I am certainly not an expert and probably have no business commenting here. By 8 speed everything was hyperglide so no compatibility issues between freehub and cassettes. Someone please verify this!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,244
Posted By embankmentlb

Just amazing! Everything feels so compatible and...

Just amazing! Everything feels so compatible and correct.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-02-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,305
Posted By embankmentlb

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This is an old thread! I am still putting around 100 Miles’s week on this one!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By embankmentlb

Great video and some real interesting bikes. He...

Great video and some real interesting bikes. He kind of shunned the Kleins in the background.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,707
Posted By embankmentlb

1980s early 90s in all its glory right there!...

1980s early 90s in all its glory right there! Super cool!
Campy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,707
Posted By embankmentlb

Your bikes with neon of fluorescent paint!

How about some neon and fluorescent colors for the end of summer!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By embankmentlb

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My go to bike for daily riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By embankmentlb

Rim brake mountain bikes. What are your favorites?

There is much discussion and wrangling about disk vs. rim brakes on road bikes. I imagine many of us here who frequent C&V are partial to the tried and true rim brake for our classic rides. Many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,194
Posted By embankmentlb

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,823
Posted By embankmentlb

The 3rensho advertisement brings back memories....

The 3rensho advertisement brings back memories. That was the bike and setup I dreamed about!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 41,836
Posted By embankmentlb

All the cyclists I have ever met have more than...

All the cyclists I have ever met have more than their fare share of quirks. I imagine many would say I fit in that category as will. We tend to gravitate to obscure passions and activities. Not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,732
Posted By embankmentlb

Thanks to everyone for posting their wonderful...

Thanks to everyone for posting their wonderful rigs! I don’t feel so alone 😊...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,732
Posted By embankmentlb

Lonely 26 in a 29 world?

Hi everyone, I took my old 2001 Klein Attitude out for some trail rides over the weekend. Three 20 mile rides on some pavement, dirt access roads & single track. I had a great time! Nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,232
Posted By embankmentlb

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,819
Posted By embankmentlb

Quality parts with modern conveniences for 126...

Quality parts with modern conveniences for 126 spacing. I wish someone would take this so I could stop pondering.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,132
Posted By embankmentlb

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aerodynamic 3r
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,819
Posted By embankmentlb

What is the rear spacing? 8 speed hyper...

What is the rear spacing?
8 speed hyper cassette?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By embankmentlb

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Mine also was cobbled together from my old ride, an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By embankmentlb

Excellent bike! DM is probably my favorite...

Excellent bike!
DM is probably my favorite frame builder.
I like his story and philosophy. His frames are not overly ornate, just well made & to be ridden. I remember his advertisements in 80s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-10-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By embankmentlb

I would like to share what I learned the other...

I would like to share what I learned the other day. Black India ink works wonders on beat up black anodized components. I don’t know how permanent it will be but I found it to work amazingly well in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-17-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 748
Posted By embankmentlb

I believe Ultegra dt shifters only went to 8...

I believe Ultegra dt shifters only went to 8 speed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-16-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 748
Posted By embankmentlb

I have never seen those. Would like some myself.

I have never seen those. Would like some myself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 118,697
Posted By embankmentlb

The treading is English. I believe the seat post...

The treading is English. I believe the seat post is 27.2. Daisy, the cat, is my assistant. She is in charge of quality control!
The bike was purchased by a previous owner at the The Big Wheel in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 118,697
Posted By embankmentlb

Thank you! Could be Gitane. I don’t have a clue. 😊

Thank you! Could be Gitane. I don’t have a clue. 😊
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 118,697
Posted By embankmentlb

Many years ago there was a discussion in the CR...

Many years ago there was a discussion in the CR group regarding Flying Dutchman. Something was mentioned about Allegro? being the manufacturer. I am open to ideas.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 118,697
Posted By embankmentlb

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Flying Dutchman, don’t see many of these around....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By embankmentlb

One summer in the early 80s I worked at a small...

One summer in the early 80s I worked at a small shop that carried Panasonic. Drooled over that bike or the 80s version of it in ice blue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By embankmentlb

I do have clamp on shifters. Hoping for a frame...

I do have clamp on shifters. Hoping for a frame that has little in the way of braze-on fittings.
This project is all in the early stages. Really trying to establish a direction to devote my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By embankmentlb

70s frame for black dura-ace

Hi gang. I am slowly pulling together a collection of black Dura-Ace 7100. The mid 1970s is just a bit before my introduction to cycling so I would like some input from the seasoned experts. What...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 13,571
Posted By embankmentlb

https://youtu.be/9qWQkjTRzuM?si=-JK4bJS1-TictHkF ...

https://youtu.be/9qWQkjTRzuM?si=-JK4bJS1-TictHkF

Joo can’t pick a favorite either. However, he really likes his Look Hinault 753!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-31-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 647
Posted By embankmentlb

I wish someone would go ahead and buy these. It’s...

I wish someone would go ahead and buy these. It’s all I can do not to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,450
Posted By embankmentlb

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Gainesville Ga. Schwinn, 1988.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By embankmentlb

C Record oddities discussed?

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Calling in the experts!! The more I learn about Campy from this era the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,653
Posted By embankmentlb

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More Ofmega & Campy obsolescence!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,653
Posted By embankmentlb

You have a good eye! Those are F3’s. Custom...

You have a good eye! Those are F3’s. Custom painted and detailed Long bonnet F3’s as delivered from GM. These are actual old Varney shells on Athearn HF drive chassis.
Maybe I can post a close up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,581
Posted By embankmentlb

https://youtu.be/2k6OsRGAADo?si=M2zX0TBJL2kxfPrK ...

https://youtu.be/2k6OsRGAADo?si=M2zX0TBJL2kxfPrK
Intersting video and test ride of a bonded frame. Bikeit uk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,653
Posted By embankmentlb

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Some excellent displays in this thread. I made this ove4 the holidays to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,600
Posted By embankmentlb

Do the decals seem to be clear coated? I know...

Do the decals seem to be clear coated? I know that in the day TSD would supply decal sets to dealers and we used them on old junk bikes as a lark. I had an old Panasonic DX 2000 rattle canned with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By embankmentlb

I am in Georgia and would love to be a part of...

I am in Georgia and would love to be a part of some vintage rides in the South East.
There was a ride advertised for vintage bikes on July 9th of 2023 just south of Atlanta. Unfortunately I had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,597
Posted By embankmentlb

Excellent bike! Showroom clean to boot!

Excellent bike! Showroom clean to boot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,499
Posted By embankmentlb

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Merry Christmas!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,605
Posted By embankmentlb

I am speaking somewhat out of just what I read in...

I am speaking somewhat out of just what I read in advertisements and talking to others. The truth is a never actually touched a piece of Campy until 1987.
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