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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,122
Posted By jamesdak

They were the original Simplex

They were the original Simplex
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 234
Posted By jamesdak

Three more hours on this one after my ride. ...

Three more hours on this one after my ride. Cleaned parts and then went after bearings. The hubs were a bit gross but the freewheel feels great and is spinning freely and quietly. Ran out of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,167,005
Posted By jamesdak

And now, real pictures from the ride, LOL! ...

And now, real pictures from the ride, LOL!

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One of many canals bringing water...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,167,005
Posted By jamesdak

The star of the show today was the Krapf bike. ...

The star of the show today was the Krapf bike. Pictures just don't do it justice. It's so beautiful, so comfortable, so smooth and quiet, so fast, so shiny, so sexy, so precise, so perfect! :D

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,331
Posted By jamesdak

Getting the Krapf ready to take out this morning...

Getting the Krapf ready to take out this morning and I'm struck again by just how gorgeous that bike is. And....for the first time since I got it years and years ago I'm wondering if it's time to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 323
Views: 42,629
Posted By jamesdak

I guess I can add three more since I last posted...

I guess I can add three more since I last posted in 2023

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Colnago C40,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 234
Posted By jamesdak

I beginning to wonder if those days are over. ...

I beginning to wonder if those days are over. The latest knee replacement just isn't coming around. It's been over 6 months now and I still have a hitch in my stroke no matter how many miles I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 234
Posted By jamesdak

88 Sirrus - Next project for the Bike Collective

50 miles on the Sancineto this morning must have wore me out and made me susceptible to the N+1 virus again. I mean, dang I just sold off the Trek 5200 last night. Anyway, there was a 1988...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,392
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, like others are saying. Many of us start...

Yep, like others are saying. Many of us start with a part or parts and progress to a final build that is so awesome.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By jamesdak

Dropped the Poprad off for the wheels truing...

Dropped the Poprad off for the wheels truing after my ride today on the Sancineto. Should get 'er back soon and be able to get the fight on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By jamesdak

Lemond Poprad Disc, from the morning also. Pics...

Lemond Poprad Disc, from the morning also. Pics do not capture the fine metal sparkle in the red paint.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By jamesdak

This morning's shots of the Team USA to catch the...

This morning's shots of the Team USA to catch the current configuration. I changed several things last year as I used this one.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By jamesdak

Battle Royale - Team USA vs Lemond Poprad in a fight to the death!!

A few months back I mentioned picking up a Lemond Poprad and how the old Team USA was trembling in fear. Well the old Raleigh took offense to my comments and has challenged the cheeky Poprad to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,892
Posted By jamesdak

1973 Super Mondia Special $700

Just to let eveyone know, the Mondia discussed in this thread last year is up for sale locally. No clue if Joel would be willing to ship but figured I'd share it here.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,149
Posted By jamesdak

It's got 700 x 25 GP 5000 on it with room for a...

It's got 700 x 25 GP 5000 on it with room for a tad more. But honestly I don't feel any need for anything larger on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,167,005
Posted By jamesdak

Took a day's leave today. Decided to do a mild...

Took a day's leave today. Decided to do a mild climb to see how the legs are doing. Also wanted to feel out the problem knee on some hills. Really nice morning but I got out later than planned. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,149
Posted By jamesdak

Been messing with this one a bit again. Had it...

Been messing with this one a bit again. Had it out on a ride and then finally got around to rewrapping the bar tape. Gonna make a few more minor changes to it but I think for the most part I've got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,167,005
Posted By jamesdak

First time back out on the Moser after the mild...

First time back out on the Moser after the mild refurb on new rims, tires, etc. Just me daily standard after work ride, staying out for 26 miles. Only grabbed one picture while out on the ride and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 1,146,518
Posted By jamesdak

Got in the cap today for the Grammo stem I just...

Got in the cap today for the Grammo stem I just put on the Sancineto. I was thinking I was going to get something plasticky and 3d printed. This is nice rubber, cool!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 520
Posted By jamesdak

Wow, fat tires on fast bikes, titanium parts,...

Wow, fat tires on fast bikes, titanium parts, disc brakes, all back in 1974. What's old is new again, LOL!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,324
Posted By jamesdak

Totally subjective on my part from a slew of...

Totally subjective on my part from a slew of bikes I've had. My weight has varied the past 6-8 years from high 180's to low 200 lbs. Every SL bike under me will flex when I stand a pedal to the point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,167,005
Posted By jamesdak

Out this morning for a 30 mile shakedown ride of...

Out this morning for a 30 mile shakedown ride of the newly built up Sancineto. Gotta say that the crew at The Bike Shoppe really got this baby dialed in right for me. Super quiet drivetrain the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By jamesdak

Credit for the build goes to The Bike Shoppe in...

Credit for the build goes to The Bike Shoppe in Ogden, UT. I did the mockup but they did all the heavy lifting of this one for me. Great shop! I just wanted it done and have too many projects...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By jamesdak

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More sweet craftmanship...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By jamesdak

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Not feeling the "gold" bolts ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By jamesdak

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Chorus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By jamesdak

Sancineto is done! Photo dump!

Pretty stoked about this one and hope it rides as well as it looks when I take it out in about an hour. Really happy with how it turned out after seeing how faded looking the paint was when I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By jamesdak

Very nice, something tells me that would clean up...

Very nice, something tells me that would clean up quite nicely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 647
Posted By jamesdak

Assist: ...

Assist:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,584
Posted By jamesdak

A month later and things really aren't any...

A month later and things really aren't any better. This may be the best it's going to be. Each ride it takes me a few hundred yards before the knee bends enough to allow me to stay fully seated in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By jamesdak

Yeah, in those years Raleighs jumped from 53 cm...

Yeah, in those years Raleighs jumped from 53 cm to 57cm, nothing in between which is my sweet spot. It honestly doesn't feel small when I'm on it. In fact I had it out for about a mile last night...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 549
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, like others said, local hardware store and...

Yep, like others said, local hardware store and take the stem with you. In my book better to go local where you can test fit bolts then risk an online purchase for what might be the right part.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,106
Posted By jamesdak

I've bought from this seller before and found him...

I've bought from this seller before and found him good to deal with and even helpful for finding some rare parts.

This might be a fun project to figure things out on since it's not a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By jamesdak

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Oops, backwards. Shame on me! ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By jamesdak

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Hmm...I need to swap this light saddle onto another bike more deserving....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By jamesdak

Photos of last year's winter bike-Warning modern mangled frame content.

Finally got around to doing a true photoshoot of the Bianchi Giro I picked up this winter for bad road use. This has me trying to decide what to do for next year's winter riding. I could continue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By jamesdak

^ Kelly is a well renowed frame builder. Among...

^ Kelly is a well renowed frame builder. Among other things he was one of the premier builders at Serotta.

Here's a good article about him:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,167,005
Posted By jamesdak

Finally! I've been off for the past 3 days but...

Finally! I've been off for the past 3 days but un-forecasted rain and high winds have ruined any ride opportunities. Went out this morning on the Pancenti and got in 29 miles despite some really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By jamesdak

So, to explain better. This was bought used from...

So, to explain better. This was bought used from Kirk. Here's his comments from the ad.

"This is a custom Pacenti frame, made from a mix of Columbus Life and True Temper OX Platinum tubing and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By jamesdak

And a few more: ...

And a few more:

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Ritchey Cockpit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By jamesdak

More pics: ...

More pics:

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Not a classic fork but not really any different from my old Lemonds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By jamesdak

Proper photoshoot of the Pacenti - Classic in my eyes.

Thought I'd share this here fully since I finally took the time this morning to finally shot a full series of it. Yeah, it's not old but it's pure steel classic in my book with light tubing, pump...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,892
Posted By jamesdak

Colnago Master X Light Size...

Colnago Master X Light Size 58-$2500https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/73119325...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,892
Posted By jamesdak

Francesco Moser Road Bike- $600Mismatch of parts...

Francesco Moser Road Bike- $600Mismatch of parts and some issues to be looked at but maybe worth it for someone local.

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/75444576...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 40,892
Posted By jamesdak

For $200 it is certainly worth a look. ...

For $200 it is certainly worth a look. Especially since the chrome looks good and salvageable. I'm by no means an expert on these but the "coke bottle" style seat stays on Motta usually are an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 734
Posted By jamesdak

So cool to see you rocking this and a great speed...

So cool to see you rocking this and a great speed in my book. Well done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By jamesdak

So, there are clamps used on rear chainstays to...

So, there are clamps used on rear chainstays to anchor a housing with a ferrule end for various old IGH setups.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7,956
Views: 971,570
Posted By jamesdak

Something a bit more modern today than the 70's...

Something a bit more modern today than the 70's Holdsworth I was working on two days ago. This Colnago CT1 came in a large purchase I made a couple of weeks ago. Went to build it today since it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 277
Posted By jamesdak

A couple from the test ride today. Took this out...

A couple from the test ride today. Took this out after putting 20 miles on my Motta. Initial impression was smoothness. The drivetrain felt smoother to pedal and was quieter than the Motta. The...
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