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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 597
Posted By branko_76

I "scored" those long ago, bought them new and...

I "scored" those long ago, bought them new and taught myself to build wheels with Jobst Brandt's "The Bicycle Wheel". Still have all of it and getting ready to build another set of classic 1970's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,603,170
Posted By branko_76

. I found this in a thrift store a while...

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I found this in a thrift store a while ago, I didn't need it.

I'm more interested in 1970's 10 speeds, but I had to have the bell....
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 940
Posted By branko_76

deleted...... I don't have time to prod more...

deleted......

I don't have time to prod more info from intentionally vague posters
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 455
Posted By branko_76

Nice bike. The stem is a bit high, is that how...

Nice bike. The stem is a bit high, is that how you got it?

Are the wheels 27" or 700C ?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-22-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 843
Posted By branko_76

The value is much closer to $90

The value is much closer to $90
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,197
Posted By branko_76

I left the bottom bracket installed, the spindle...

I left the bottom bracket installed, the spindle sits snugly in the two holes drilled into the built-up wood blocks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 749
Posted By branko_76

I would keep that crank on the bike. The teeth...

I would keep that crank on the bike. The teeth look okay.

If you need to replace the chain-rings in the future, there are plenty of three-hole 116 BCD steel chain-rings out there
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By branko_76

It's a good bike but not particularly...

It's a good bike but not particularly "collectable".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,010
Posted By branko_76

no surprise, I've restored a few Super Course and...

no surprise, I've restored a few Super Course and Grand Prix bikes from the early 1970's and none of the frames were in alignment
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By branko_76

so you expect us to guess what the problem is...

so you expect us to guess what the problem is with no photos and a unintelligent description? no, you are the dope
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 950
Posted By branko_76

look at Sheldon Brown's website

look at Sheldon Brown's website
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By branko_76

you mean like not taking the time to post photos...

you mean like not taking the time to post photos of your cotter pins?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 829
Posted By branko_76

While restoring a 1971 Super Course, I discovered...

While restoring a 1971 Super Course, I discovered that the down-tube is seamed, just like the Grand Prix which has 20-30 tubing.

I'm guessing Raleigh got away with this by using a Reynolds decal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 539,878
Posted By branko_76

That's an awesome bike, would love to find that...

That's an awesome bike, would love to find that model. I restored a 1971 SC last year and in the process discovered that the down-tube is seemed, just like the Grand Prix. I'm guessing Raleigh got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By branko_76

yes, restore it.

yes, restore it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,137
Posted By branko_76

Beautiful bike ! Shipping it is risky, it...

Beautiful bike !

Shipping it is risky, it won't take much to dent the top tube

and yes, better photos are a must.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,556
Posted By branko_76

I agree, $279 is too much. He stripped...

I agree, $279 is too much.

He stripped EVERYTHING off of the frame but not the seatpost, that speaks for itself. Too risky or at the least, too much work.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-11-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By branko_76

It looks like a nice bike. Not sure what...

It looks like a nice bike.

Not sure what your question is since you have already had a shop fix it for you
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-11-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By branko_76

It looks fast and nimble. Give it a test...

It looks fast and nimble.

Give it a test ride but bring a 6mm hex wrench to raise the seat
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,965
Posted By branko_76

It would have to be this hat.... . ...

It would have to be this hat....

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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1189x894/kramer_pimp_hat_3a6eacbec02867b00c9890da9ffd82e47e269aca.jpeg


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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By branko_76

are you buying or selling?

are you buying or selling?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By branko_76

. Nice bike, price seems reasonable if there is...

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Nice bike, price seems reasonable if there is no damage.

I like the geometry, that would put it on my radar

....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,965
Posted By branko_76

vintage bicycles would be the lesser of those...

vintage bicycles would be the lesser of those evils
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,965
Posted By branko_76

Buying a vintage bike is kind of like taking a...

Buying a vintage bike is kind of like taking a vacation, you do it for the experience and never expect a financial return.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 653
Posted By branko_76

What type of riding do you do?

What type of riding do you do?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-08-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,411
Posted By branko_76

Very nice bike. I had been to Cyclery North...

Very nice bike.

I had been to Cyclery North a few times. I could be wrong about this but from what I remember the owner sent his son to engineering school to study metallurgy so that he could...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,965
Posted By branko_76

time to move on

time to move on
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,965
Posted By branko_76

I'm not sure how a statement like "it's not that...

I'm not sure how a statement like "it's not that low" would be interpreted as "definite".... it's an opinion based on a photograph that I don't really feel like defending



okay, but you did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By branko_76

Nice job restoring it. The frame is very...

Nice job restoring it.

The frame is very similar to my 1970's Falcon Eddie Merckx, same fork crown, dropouts and spindly seat stays. Mine takes a 26.4mm seat-post so I always assumed it was "plain...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,965
Posted By branko_76

I'm curious how you would think I came to a...

I'm curious how you would think I came to a "conclusion". I was merely expressing an opinion. I also never equated quality with the presence of chrome and I don't need to know the hierarchy of any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,439
Posted By branko_76

and chrome fork crown

and chrome fork crown
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,965
Posted By branko_76

It's not that low. If you're able to restore...

It's not that low.

If you're able to restore it, it could be very nice. I agree with the others regarding price, $125 would be the most I would pay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 277
Posted By branko_76

. not sure if this helps.......... . ...

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not sure if this helps..........
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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x1200/img_9217_354bf02ed4b098d84a63eb9cff103b263fea88c8.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 440
Posted By branko_76

My 1970's Grand Prix, Super Grand Prix and Super...

My 1970's Grand Prix, Super Grand Prix and Super Course all measure 23-1/2" from center of bottom bracket to top of seat cluster
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,369
Posted By branko_76

Your hands are above the headset when on the drop...

Your hands are above the headset when on the drop bars and slightly lower when on the "porteur" bars. You are more upright with the latter due to the position of the hand grips.

I wonder if using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,391
Posted By branko_76

Me either but they seem to get mentioned a lot. I...

Me either but they seem to get mentioned a lot. I always assumed they were popular with owners of vintage bikes because of their gum walls
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,391
Posted By branko_76

The Pasela's are lighter than both 310 grams...

The Pasela's are lighter than both

310 grams (700x28)

https://www.panaracerusa.com/collections/commuter-city/products/pasela-wire-urban-commuter-tires#specs
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By branko_76

It is a good deal if what you are looking for is...

It is a good deal if what you are looking for is a vintage road bike that has not been abused.

Take it for a test ride to see if you enjoy riding it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,391
Posted By branko_76

Thanks. I'm trying to keep the cost down to about...

Thanks. I'm trying to keep the cost down to about $50-60 a pair

Continental
TPI = 3/84
565 grams (700x28)

Vittoria
TPI = 26
410 grams (700x28)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,003
Posted By branko_76

Nice bike. Looks like late 80's with lower end...

Nice bike. Looks like late 80's with lower end Campagnolo Victory (Triomphe?) components.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,391
Posted By branko_76

Continental SuperSport vs Vittoria Zaffiro

I'm looking for some general purpose low end tires for some of my 1970's road bike re-builds. Anyone have any experience with either the Continental SuperSport Plus or Vittoria Zaffiro V ?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,646
Posted By branko_76

Looks like a Made in Japan Raleigh. Seat...

Looks like a Made in Japan Raleigh.

Seat tube will reveal a lot. Run your finger inside and check for a vertical seam, then try inserting a 26.4mm seat post
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,748
Posted By branko_76

I have passed them by. Very happy with my...

I have passed them by.

Very happy with my 1970's 5 & 6 speed road bikes
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-28-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By branko_76

btw, it's not a "Super" Grand Prix. It's a late...

btw, it's not a "Super" Grand Prix. It's a late 1970's "Grand Prix"

Super Grand Prix has beefier seat stays and a short wheel base.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 658
Posted By branko_76

Araya rims on a '74 Schwinn? Doesn't sound...

Araya rims on a '74 Schwinn? Doesn't sound original but I'm no expert
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,565
Posted By branko_76

I think this is a good way of building a wheel...

I think this is a good way of building a wheel assuming the rim is flat and round to start with, this way uniform spoke tension (+-) is doable. But if you are truing a bent wheel, uniform tension is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,996
Posted By branko_76

YOU made a "weird" connection. go troll...

YOU made a "weird" connection.

go troll someone else


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,996
Posted By branko_76

"Geometry" that's the subject of this...

"Geometry"

that's the subject of this thread
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,996
Posted By branko_76

I used to only consider "seat-tube" length but...

I used to only consider "seat-tube" length but have found over the past few years that I prefer frames with tight racing geometries. I feel more comfortable on them and they are more of a joy to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,908
Posted By branko_76

No "wrap-around" seat stays and certainly no...

No "wrap-around" seat stays and certainly no charm that the original "Made In England" GP's had
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