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06-16-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,413
Posted By Steel Charlie

I can barely reach the drops

I can barely reach the drops
06-16-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 279
Posted By Steel Charlie

Really excellent dedicated chain tools are...

Really excellent dedicated chain tools are available from a number of sources and are dirt cheap
06-15-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,143
Posted By Steel Charlie

Cinelli 63 or 64 - 42cm would be fine for that...

Cinelli 63 or 64 - 42cm would be fine for that bike. The 63 in particular. But that may just be me of course.
06-15-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,143
Posted By Steel Charlie

I would suppose that the good news for you is...

I would suppose that the good news for you is that Cinelli 66's and similar are usually available for pennies or free. I don't even bother to try to sell them anymore, they just go straight to the...
06-15-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,143
Posted By Steel Charlie

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

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x600/gios_new_007a_7f1b3bdeb04da617bfe1dbab8b3f0b4bf0f0c549.jpg
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06-15-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,143
Posted By Steel Charlie

​​​​​​I would find the position that they dictate...

​​​​​​I would find the position that they dictate to be crippling. Bars shaped like that and brakes positioned like that would be a near death sentence for me. I've noticed since the '70s that the...
06-15-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By Steel Charlie

Went For A Walk

I'll not go into why but I went for a rather long walk on Thursday. I notice today that I apparently used some of the vintage muscles differently than I do on the bikes. I'm thinking that it might...
06-15-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 657
Posted By Steel Charlie

In my old age I've come to prefer folders. I've...

In my old age I've come to prefer folders. I've found them to be easier to deal with but I certainly can't say that is a universal situation.
06-14-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,143
Posted By Steel Charlie

Really lovely bike. Yeah some proper gears for...

Really lovely bike.
Yeah some proper gears for where you live. I've never understood how anyone can ride bars like that but whatever ........
06-13-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 67,881
Posted By Steel Charlie

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bop/d/woodland-v...

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bop/d/woodland-vintage-91-specialized-allez/7750283845.html

​Vintage 91 Specialized Allez Transition Triathlon frameset - $80 (Woodland
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06-12-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 848
Posted By Steel Charlie

I have a R-T 3x8 group with brifters if any one...

I have a R-T 3x8 group with brifters if any one is interested
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's in the genes. My (insert anything) is...

It's in the genes.

My (insert anything) is bigger than yours !

That and peeing standing up is pretty much what being a Real Man is about. :roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,035
Posted By Steel Charlie

If you go outside you're just asking for it

If you go outside you're just asking for it
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,237
Posted By Steel Charlie

With my gut and sleek Zefal pack I'm so aero I...

With my gut and sleek Zefal pack I'm so aero I struggle to stay sub-sonic
06-07-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,560
Posted By Steel Charlie

I knew that the end was near when the Mercedes...

I knew that the end was near when the Mercedes advert had Janis as the soundtrack

The abominations now are continuous

When they rolled me into the operating room for my last knee surgery the...
06-06-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,118
Posted By Steel Charlie

Linseed oil is about as water resistant as...

Linseed oil is about as water resistant as cardboard
06-05-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 425
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

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06-05-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,705
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
06-05-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 425
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
06-04-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 413
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...
06-04-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,350
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.
06-04-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,372
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
06-03-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 67,881
Posted By Steel Charlie

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

The crowd of buyers is probably fairly thin as well
06-02-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 408
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.
06-01-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 408
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
06-01-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 408
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
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06-01-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,623
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
06-01-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,529
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: 46
Views: 8,283
Posted By Steel Charlie

White is for blue bikes ...

White is for blue bikes

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05-31-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 550
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.
05-29-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,109
Posted By Steel Charlie

I presume that the fork thing another 'net myth

I presume that the fork thing another 'net myth
05-28-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 550
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...
05-28-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 332
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.
05-27-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 67,881
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 -...
05-27-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,623
Posted By Steel Charlie

E-Bikes At The Beach

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

Good times, eh?
05-27-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,740
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.
05-26-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,775
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....
05-26-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,488
Posted By Steel Charlie

Sometimes one man's junk is just junk.

Sometimes one man's junk is just junk.
05-23-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,560
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".
05-21-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,775
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...
05-21-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,560
Posted By Steel Charlie

Some of these builds are incredibly reminiscent...

Some of these builds are incredibly reminiscent of Trigger's broom
05-19-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,560
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.
05-19-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,388
Posted By Steel Charlie

Are there prizes for post count?

Are there prizes for post count?
05-18-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 530
Posted By Steel Charlie

Worked fine on the computer thanks, all

Worked fine on the computer
thanks, all
05-18-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,560
Posted By Steel Charlie

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

My 1985 Serotta weight weenie Dura Ace 7700 2x9

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05-18-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,675
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
...
05-17-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 530
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...
05-17-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,560
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
05-17-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 530
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
05-17-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 530
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
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