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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 792
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Sweet, maybe it’s one of those Serotta built...

Sweet, maybe it’s one of those Serotta built Huffys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Our recent run of glorious late spring weather...

Our recent run of glorious late spring weather ended today with some clouds and showers rolling in. All in all though still not too bad for riding weather. I am happily able to participate in next...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 342
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

You’ll want to google it but I believe crimps on...

You’ll want to google it but I believe crimps on top tube only would be a Mexico and crimps on top tube and down tube would be Nuovo Mexico. There are some other subtleties I think but if in decent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,608
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Rusty chain, no big deal. I’m always careful with...

Rusty chain, no big deal. I’m always careful with a bike where the saddle/seat post are jammed down to the frame. A stuck seat post or stem really takes the fun out of a new bike. Make sure you can...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-29-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,343
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I’d have to check but I think Daytona was...

I’d have to check but I think Daytona was available for a year in 10 speed before they got sued and changed the name to Centaur. My wife has a Daytona 9 speed bike and I have a couple of Centaur 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Today, we had low humidity and temps around 80,...

Today, we had low humidity and temps around 80, so in honor of the vintage 1970’s late May weather I wore a wool jersey! It was still low 60’s in the AM when I rode. Did an 18 mile ride around town...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 317
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yeah I’d bet they’re 650c, sold as a package with...

Yeah I’d bet they’re 650c, sold as a package with bikini bottom and sleeveless jersey.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 449
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well done on succeeding despite our best efforts...

Well done on succeeding despite our best efforts to confuse. There are plenty of options with 26.4 crown race. I had a Shimano 600 at one time with a 26.4 but more commonly found in 27
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,040
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

It’s Cyrillic lettering spelling out “Super”....

It’s Cyrillic lettering spelling out “Super”. Also happens to translate as “super” in Russian.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Ride around town on the Bianchi after a couple of...

Ride around town on the Bianchi after a couple of solid days of rain. Humidity did not go anywhere and I fear we’re stuck with it for the duration. Temps nicer than the new normal for this time of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Sweet - I’m sure you’re glad to have her and her...

Sweet - I’m sure you’re glad to have her and her bike closer to home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Fantastic spring weather here in Virginia after...

Fantastic spring weather here in Virginia after an early taste of summertime heat and humidity. Wife gave me Mother’s Day clearance to ride and I tooled around on some of the gravel in between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Great read, thanks for posting! I wonder if he...

Great read, thanks for posting! I wonder if he built my mystery Masi, no serial # but looks like an early 80’s model. On our recent SoCal Tour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Got out for a ride around town after the rain let...

Got out for a ride around town after the rain let up today. I rode along the edge of town, did a little exploring to see if there were any trails along the train tracks and power lines that would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 638
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have a Wheelsmith tensiometer but only use it...

I have a Wheelsmith tensiometer but only use it when I build a wheel to ensure I’m in the right ballpark. On a new to me old wheel, I check the hub, true the wheel and ride it. If it won’t stay in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,528
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Matt! Many of...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Matt! Many of us are disappointed to not share the journey with you. As a medical man I’m interested to hear of your experience in the French health care system.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Note the bag is stapled.

Note the bag is stapled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 539
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Stick around there are some experienced frame...

Stick around there are some experienced frame builders here. bulgie and Portland Jim come to mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,197
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Doesn’t matter Dave as long as you’re sporting...

Doesn’t matter Dave as long as you’re sporting the jorts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,197
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

A -holiday76 sighting! Getting harder and harder...

A -holiday76 sighting! Getting harder and harder to say no to this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,487
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have one Record headset using the fancy spacer...

I have one Record headset using the fancy spacer and interestingly and annoyingly, when I cinch down the top nut, using a set of Campy wrenches, the wrench gets pinched and stuck so that I can’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,817
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Is that when you stuff a ball of duct tape in the...

Is that when you stuff a ball of duct tape in the hole?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Other than a couple of errands on the city bike I...

Other than a couple of errands on the city bike I haven’t been out on 2 wheels in about a week and a half. Main reason being I developed a case of shingles (low back and inner thigh) which has sucked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,817
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Never used a torque wrench on those and not that...

Never used a torque wrench on those and not that sure I have a socket that will fit to use my torque wrench. The crank bolt doesn’t even need to be *that* tight, not even really needing an “oomph”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,197
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I can’t say I felt that classy staying there. ...

I can’t say I felt that classy staying there.

Im about 50/50 for this one but not gonna give up hope!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Here’s a link for more info:...

Here’s a link for more info: https://nccyclingfestival.com

I wonder if the bike show is a vestige of the old CR get together they used to have in Greensboro every year. I’m going to be in North...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Even warmer today and the wind eased a little but...

Even warmer today and the wind eased a little but still pretty gusty. I went up to Skyline and got 30 in. Today’s pic from the Cima Coppi for the ride at 3000 ft, this is the Crimora Overlook.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,903
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the...

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the right forum. For a lot of us, the building the bike from the ground up is part, in some cases, maybe even most fun.

I take it OP, you’re in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Not much riding recently, between some travel,...

Not much riding recently, between some travel, bad weather, and minor illness. Nice and sunny today but gale force winds made the riding a little tougher. UVA kids were in full force partying which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

That was going to be my guess but only because I...

That was going to be my guess but only because I recognized a sheet bend with an extra loop in it. Thanks again Botty for the great pics!

I went longish today with a little pep in my step because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 790
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have one of those Suntour 3 pulley RD’s and on...

I have one of those Suntour 3 pulley RD’s and on a lark, put it on my Masi with a compact crank, 6 speed friction shifting. It works really well!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Warmer and sunny today with again, a lot of wind....

Warmer and sunny today with again, a lot of wind. Popped out for a quick ride around town, usual route through the middle of UVA Grounds. Last summer they renovated the road through the middle of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Wifey and I rode downtown for a talk and book...

Wifey and I rode downtown for a talk and book signing; part of the Virginia Festival of the Book. Rainy and chilly on the way there but sun peaking out for the ride home. Maybe I’ll be able to ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I second that recommendation. Nice decals (I’ve...

I second that recommendation. Nice decals (I’ve just bought tubeset decals from him); no problem getting from Oz.



Not knowing that restriction, I bought some very hard to find decals for my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 392
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I’ll take those Guy, PM coming.

I’ll take those Guy, PM coming.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,506,600
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/for/d/portland...

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/for/d/portland-merz-classic-single-speed/7725694591.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,184
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yowza! That’s really nice!

Yowza! That’s really nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 635
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Looks great Bruce! Did you do the torch work...

Looks great Bruce! Did you do the torch work yourself?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well that is weird botty kayer as I rode my 753...

Well that is weird botty kayer as I rode my 753 Merckx too today! Wasn’t thinking about it before starting but with my only real green bike (Heron) hiding out in Portland this one is the closest I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 622
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career!...

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career! Friction shifting is one less thing to go wrong in the middle of nowhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,581
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

https://hoteldel.com Wife and I stayed there...

https://hoteldel.com

Wife and I stayed there many years ago, probably before we were even married (shhh, don’t tell the preacher!) and it is much fancier looking now. It was nice but a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

^*^ Agree, Record has a cutout in the upper...

^*^
Agree, Record has a cutout in the upper pulley.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21,884
Views: 3,198,353
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The guy in the boat seems pretty non-plussed at...

The guy in the boat seems pretty non-plussed at the maelstrom going on about him. Old salt sailor I guess. Like a lot of us around here on bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,581
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I noticed but never stopped to look closely....

I noticed but never stopped to look closely. Environmental rules require covering over surfaces getting rehabbed on ships and further down the Bay the Navy ships in the yards are covered in white...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,581
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight...

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight days, 316 miles of riding. About 9000 feet of climbing The San Diego group, like the Los Angelinos at the Rose Bowl ride were a friendly and welcoming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,581
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today...

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today was easy day but had the most climbing we’ve done yet. Torrey Pines pic, Del Mar in the foreground just past the inlet and Dana Point in the far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 697
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Beautiful bike, sorry to not see it in person...

Beautiful bike, sorry to not see it in person today!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,581
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thanks to mackgoo for getting us through San...

Thanks to mackgoo for getting us through San Clemente and depositing us to the approaches to Camp Pendleton. There was a slim chance that I would be able to get us onto the base to avoid riding on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-24-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yeah, good prices. I thought about it and I...

Yeah, good prices. I thought about it and I already have a couple of spares for each of my 3 spares.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,649
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Excellent book for pre or post show reading ...

Excellent book for pre or post show reading

https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Fastest-Man-Extraordinary-Americas/dp/1501192590
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