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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

My spending so far on this project: 1. The...

My spending so far on this project:

1. The guy selling the frame wanted $10. He left it on his porch and told me to leave the money under a plant or something. I only had twenties, so I left $20....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,917
Posted By Andy_K

That would be the perfect car for hauling my...

That would be the perfect car for hauling my Stella around.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51367741933_bba10de409_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 117,568
Posted By Andy_K

That MegaRange freewheel is definitely Cino...

That MegaRange freewheel is definitely Cino material. I'd say consider a triplizer, but then you'd have trouble with the SR rear derailler. Sacrifices are sometimes necessary. So is walking up hills.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 02:41 AM
Replies: 8,852
Views: 1,162,745
Posted By Andy_K

I got the first of two deliveries for my next...

I got the first of two deliveries for my next project. I placed both orders last Sunday. This one was shipped from Universal Cycles' Beaverton location, which Google Maps tells me is a 90 minute walk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8,852
Views: 1,162,745
Posted By Andy_K

That certainly is a Giant frameset!

That certainly is a Giant frameset!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

Funny you should mention that. The pedals I'm...

Funny you should mention that. The pedals I'm using are from the Box o' Crap. I'm thinking about maybe using the BoC decal as the head badge. The proper head badge sticker is available on eBay, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

It certainly can't be helping. But it's friction....

It certainly can't be helping. But it's friction. It'll get where it needs to be eventually. Plus, I hardly ever shift out of the middle ring anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

It's my backup plan. If my fitness doesn't come...

It's my backup plan. If my fitness doesn't come around by then, I'll ride this and have the SAG pick me up when it breaks down. My only fear is that it might not make it to the bacon lady.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

Well, I'd need an eighth of an inch, so that's...

Well, I'd need an eighth of an inch, so that's what? 80 layers of beer can? Also, the pile of rubber is more in keeping with the Huffy standards of precision.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53776149396_85...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53776149396_85b258b76f_b.jpg

In which the plan (mostly) comes together....

I installed the chain, ran cables, and adjusted the brakes and shifting last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,460
Posted By Andy_K

Did you ever see the reviews a guy with the user...

Did you ever see the reviews a guy with the user name CigTech used to do of GMC Denalis on the commuter forum? He get these Walmart bikes and then give a lot of ride reports as he put thousands of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 60,248
Posted By Andy_K

I thought the same thing. I'm currently working...

I thought the same thing. I'm currently working on a '78 Grand Jubilé, which will be my second Grand Jubilé. I've also got a Grand Record. I could really use a Team/Le Champion. I'm holding out for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,917
Posted By Andy_K

Peugeot put the same plastic derailleurs on the...

Peugeot put the same plastic derailleurs on the PX-10 as they did on the AO8. Your upgrade makes a lot more sense than their stock offering.

I wouldn't even see that as a resto-mod. I was looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 02:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,460
Posted By Andy_K

https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000158672079-0gbvsi...

https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000158672079-0gbvsi-t500x500.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,460
Posted By Andy_K

I'm reminded of the George Bernard Shaw quote...

I'm reminded of the George Bernard Shaw quote that I came to know via the great Sheldon Brown: "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world as he finds it. The unreasonable one persists in trying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

You know what they say, no great madness exists...

You know what they say, no great madness exists without a touch of genius.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

I did some work on the AeroRat(TM) tonight. It's...

I did some work on the AeroRat(TM) tonight. It's late. I should be sleeping. I'll just tease for now.

Skinny seat tube. Only one derailleur in my garage will fit -- Thunder Bird!
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-02-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 477
Posted By Andy_K

I'm tempted to buy it just for the headset, but...

I'm tempted to buy it just for the headset, but I've already got a PX-10, so I think I should leave this for someone who will ride it.

GLWS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By Andy_K

I bought this as a frame and fork, so no help...

I bought this as a frame and fork, so no help from the components.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-01-24, 12:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 569
Posted By Andy_K

I think the more serious problem is that someone...

I think the more serious problem is that someone put RiBMo tires on a Colnago. :eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 22,956
Posted By Andy_K

I rode this one today: ...

I rode this one today:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53326861622_cbf2595a2b_h.jpg

Celebrating 531 day with a proper Reynolds decal!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By Andy_K

With your corrected spelling of the words at the...

With your corrected spelling of the words at the bottom, I searched again. This thread was the only result Google returned that was in English. There were several French discussion threads about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By Andy_K

Thanks! Is this different in any way from "tubes...

Thanks! Is this different in any way from "tubes renforcés, fourreaux de fourchet et arrières"? Does the transition tell me anything about the age of the sticker?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 337
Posted By Andy_K

Sounds to me like an N+1 tool problem. Not to...

Sounds to me like an N+1 tool problem. Not to worry. I've got you.

https://www.abbeybiketools.com/products/prehag

I've been looking for a problem that this would solve. Now that I've heard one,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By Andy_K

PX-10 Super Deluxe tubing question

In honor of Reynolds 531 day, I offer some questions about the tubing decal on my c.1968 PX-10 Super Deluxe.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52003017325_e864736d06_b.jpg

First, this is a "3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 676
Posted By Andy_K

Man, I need to retire so I can do more of these...

Man, I need to retire so I can do more of these rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,340
Posted By Andy_K

This ain't Eroica. My impression is if you have a...

This ain't Eroica. My impression is if you have a reason why you chose the bike you did, you're fine. If you don't, you're still probably fine but people will give you a hard time.

I rode it last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,460
Posted By Andy_K

If you buy a 21.1mm threadless adapter it can...

If you buy a 21.1mm threadless adapter it can come in handy later as a seat tube repair tool.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1252300-continuing-story-bungled-px-10-a.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,460
Posted By Andy_K

There's one of these on eBay right now if you...

There's one of these on eBay right now if you want a comparison point for original components. The listing says 26" wheels and shows a yuuuge caliper brake in front.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,460
Posted By Andy_K

Am I the only one who's starting to think we need...

Am I the only one who's starting to think we need a dedicated Huffy sub-forum?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

Here's something I thought I would never...

Here's something I thought I would never voluntarily install on a bike.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53755720237_6ceacbfcfe_c.jpg

But the front dropouts were too thin to tighten the QR...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,460
Posted By Andy_K

To start with, I think you're going to want to...

To start with, I think you're going to want to get some of these brazed in.

https://metal-guru.com/cdn/shop/products/20210916_155525_720x.jpg?v=1648332108
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 12:44 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

I think I've already got one around here...

I think I've already got one around here somewhere, but I'm not sure I will be using any BoC parts on this build. This one had plenty o' crap to begin with. Apart from the native parts that can't be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

But this frame cuts through the wind. It wouldn't...

But this frame cuts through the wind. It wouldn't make any sound at all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

I'm not sure he'll even let this one near the...

I'm not sure he'll even let this one near the Atelier.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

That's the cord for the pull-start.

That's the cord for the pull-start.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

Now that you mention it, a flask-style bottle...

Now that you mention it, a flask-style bottle cage would be perfect on this bike. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

Patience. You need to let it breathe. I've...

Patience. You need to let it breathe.

I've made a little progress. I was going to wait until I had something more substantial to show, but I'll give you a preview.

The 25.4 mm downtube (in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,917
Posted By Andy_K

I was out today riding my 1984 Pinarello with...

I was out today riding my 1984 Pinarello with 3x10 Campy drivetrain, and some guy on a new-ish gravel bike rode by and said, "Nice old Pinarello." Case closed, right?

Of course my components are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

I think this is definitely true. It's not just a...

I think this is definitely true. It's not just a matter of cleaning up the surfaces or making sure it's going in straight. I think hitting the chainstay protrusion wasn't the issue. The adapter is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

You know, I think I like the hose clamp idea. It...

You know, I think I like the hose clamp idea. It provides a perfectly functional safeguard against further failure, however unlikely that may be. And best of all, it's cheap and easy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

I was thinking maybe duct tape for the seam.

I was thinking maybe duct tape for the seam.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 01:23 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,748
Posted By Andy_K

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53742672666_1a...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53742672666_1af3becdfa_b.jpg

In which I definitively answer the question, "Who is the more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows?"

You'll recall from my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,917
Posted By Andy_K

That's an interesting perspective, and I think I...

That's an interesting perspective, and I think I agree. As it happens, one of the few bikes in my garage that I haven't fitted with a 3x10 drivetrain is 1983 Gios Professional that I bought as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,917
Posted By Andy_K

THe description can be "Old guys complaining a...

THe description can be "Old guys complaining a lot, reminiscing, and sharing lots of pictures, some of which are pictures of bicycles."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,917
Posted By Andy_K

Yep. Case in point is my California Masi, seen...

Yep. Case in point is my California Masi, seen here with the previous owner and a guy who may have had a hand in building it.
​​​​​https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52279784499_2f7ca6dc30_o.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,582
Posted By Andy_K

This is terrible. Their continued use of open...

This is terrible. Their continued use of open hearth brazing was like a window into the past with world class results. A light is going out.

Last year I posted something on a Facebook Mercian...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,326
Posted By Andy_K

This feels like the crux of the matter. If you're...

This feels like the crux of the matter. If you're selling a $500 bike, you're either selling it for $250 or selling it locally, and locals won't pay "eBay prices."

I'd like to trim my collection a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,917
Posted By Andy_K

I actually really like that one, but I was never...

I actually really like that one, but I was never familiar with the original. Probably also a good analogy for this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,917
Posted By Andy_K

Maybe. Maybe not. I'm going to explore this...

Maybe. Maybe not. I'm going to explore this because I think it's relevant to the topic of this thread.

Most of the music I consider classic rock was made between 1967 or so and 1979. So when you...
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