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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By SurferRosa

​​​​​​Use the Park tool or make your own using...

​​​​​​Use the Park tool or make your own using two long bolts with thick nuts and washers. I'm sure there's a diy tool hack on YouTube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,433
Posted By SurferRosa

Good point. I'm gonna blame punk poet Patti Smith...

Good point. I'm gonna blame punk poet Patti Smith for those lyrics ... and pray she never owned a Huffy. :lol:

The music of that track is the ultimate monster mash.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,433
Posted By SurferRosa

BÖC is way too classy for this one. I'm...

BÖC is way too classy for this one.

I'm thinking more Ted Nugent, Foghat, Ratt, Twisted Sister, etc. etc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By SurferRosa

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/666107-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/666107-1990-miyata-721a.html?highlight=721a
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 484
Posted By SurferRosa

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a...

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a 56cm?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,026
Posted By SurferRosa

Grime on the small ring. :D This one is ridden....

Grime on the small ring. :D This one is ridden. Sorta difficult to remove that from the small ring; much easier on the big one.



This one looks like a wall hanger. Probably for good reason....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 305
Posted By SurferRosa

The rims are 700c. The tire width is 23mm. ...

The rims are 700c.

The tire width is 23mm. Or 25mm as you wrote earlier.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 323
Posted By SurferRosa

I know what you're saying, but I wouldn't write...

I know what you're saying, but I wouldn't write it like that. Anytime you write "full 531," regardless of what comes after it, people just automatically assume that it's "full 531." Also, people...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 305
Posted By SurferRosa

He states the tire (and rim) size in his op: ...

He states the tire (and rim) size in his op:



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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 323
Posted By SurferRosa

I think folks are pointing out the nds rear...

I think folks are pointing out the nds rear dropout where it meets the left chainstay.



Good eye. I took this pic into my simple editor, cropped and rotated it to see the line of the ds...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 323
Posted By SurferRosa

Just to clarify ... the Trek catalog states these...

Just to clarify ... the Trek catalog states these bikes had 531 (double butted) main tubes only with the stays and fork being chromoly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 448
Posted By SurferRosa

https://youtu.be/4TkjA41tJ78?si=_fl_VO5W6kdhVffk

https://youtu.be/4TkjA41tJ78?si=_fl_VO5W6kdhVffk
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,945
Posted By SurferRosa

Sorry, had to.

Sorry, had to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 403
Posted By SurferRosa

Luh Shahmpeon?

Luh Shahmpeon?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By SurferRosa

Here's how I reinforce mine with a ball bearing...

Here's how I reinforce mine with a ball bearing and Sugru.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1724x1808/img_20240611_105345111_82836bbe176d3fe1efa240a40688a6ecb53b0b1e.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2,452
Views: 596,407
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x855/img_20240610_214217220_4edd34fae5655042028495ce7060684dff472424.jpg
still from the WWII era The Cider House Rules (1999) with Kieran...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,257
Posted By SurferRosa

In the previous thread on this subject... ...

In the previous thread on this subject...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/304014-worst-road-bike.html

I contributed the low-level Batavus.

https://i.imgur.com/U7nsJCY.jpg

Even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,313
Posted By SurferRosa

Nice looking product line. Thanks for the link....

Nice looking product line. Thanks for the link. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 368
Posted By SurferRosa

These two are what I use on most of my road...

These two are what I use on most of my road bikes:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126287117561

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175249444991

​​​​​​Inexpensive enough to try. They usually work with 126mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By SurferRosa

Be very careful with that "saddle," especially if...

Be very careful with that "saddle," especially if it starts to squeak or if you begin noticing more and more of them.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 430
Posted By SurferRosa

Beautiful Athena rd, but, yeah, it's missing the...

Beautiful Athena rd, but, yeah, it's missing the hanger bolt and the aluminum insert that fits around the bolt. You can often find an insert on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/355444427047
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 430
Posted By SurferRosa

My Chorus levers use those little plates for aero...

My Chorus levers use those little plates for aero routing.

Both my Chorus and Athena hoods use those plugs for aero routing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,101
Posted By SurferRosa

Agree, alcohol can really provide the mettle to...

Agree, alcohol can really provide the mettle to do a lot of different tasks, just make sure you consume it safely, especially when using scissors.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 23,638
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1520x2000/img_20240606_142920378_hdr_2_ea45229183fcc299404b33d8ea717d7ccfac5b2b.jpg
On the Burke-Gilman
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,728
Posted By SurferRosa

I'm just waiting for you to list it on craigs, so...

I'm just waiting for you to list it on craigs, so I can add it to the wacky thread. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,071
Posted By SurferRosa

This is how I felt after someone told me I need...

This is how I felt after someone told me I need expensive Campy approved brake housing ferrules instead of the generic $0.01 ferrules I'm using with all my non-aero Campy brake levers. Ok, maybe the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-06-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 206
Posted By SurferRosa

Nice deal. QR axles in 10mmx26tpi are still...

Nice deal.

QR axles in 10mmx26tpi are still really hard to find for most of us. If you can locate 'em, new ones from Wheels Mfg cost at least $40+tax+shipping and don't include any other bits as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-06-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By SurferRosa

28h high-flange Record hubs built up for $175?? ...

28h high-flange Record hubs built up for $175?? What a deal!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By SurferRosa

I'd fully overhaul, remove the pedals and saddle...

I'd fully overhaul, remove the pedals and saddle for my own use, mount replacements and a shorter 100mm stem, wrap the bars with new black cotton and list locally for $600.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,452
Views: 596,407
Posted By SurferRosa

:love: What a character! ...

:love: What a character!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/310x475/1004574_d04031a0a795b589f388ff908cd3aa8c20cfb9c5.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,894
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/255x391/drillerkillerposter_91817ac965c1016fc4a904c619d25dfdd0f957ce.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,894
Posted By SurferRosa

:lol: It's like ... I paid a guy to paint my...

:lol:

It's like ... I paid a guy to paint my frame, and he painted everything ... frame, crankset, pedals, saddle ...

He said not to worry. It's good paint and all those bits could use a coat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By SurferRosa

Neither looks short. I like them to appear the...

Neither looks short. I like them to appear the same height when eyed from the saddle. If you route them like this pic below, they don't flop around.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-03-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By SurferRosa

I've seen the bike in action. Josh was super...

I've seen the bike in action. Josh was super fast on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,090
Views: 65,498
Posted By SurferRosa

Tall $150 '80s Cinelli ...

Tall $150 '80s Cinelli

https://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_8tKL7DtTX3q_0t20t2_1200x900.jpg
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/d/tacoma-80s-cinelli-beater/7752707132.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,072
Posted By SurferRosa

It can be interesting to revisit old threads. I...

It can be interesting to revisit old threads. I think I sold the brakeset (in the op) locally. This was the summer of the pandemic. C&V type things have really changed since then. But as far Athena,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,830
Posted By SurferRosa

Agreed! ...

Agreed!

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/1208770-athena-most-beautiful-90s-brakeset-campagnolo.html
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,669
Posted By SurferRosa

https://youtu.be/q7ECmSUD2xw?si=2v70Vt9x6KdaWCGa

https://youtu.be/q7ECmSUD2xw?si=2v70Vt9x6KdaWCGa
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,830
Posted By SurferRosa

Just saw these CK titanium headsets became...

Just saw these CK titanium headsets became available. :innocent:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 527
Posted By SurferRosa

Expander. ...

Expander.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/333x220/stems333_220_3327f8d9f15019d25303bcec187e410aa3c9f33f.gif
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 290
Posted By SurferRosa

A plumber's pipe cutter makes for easy work on...

A plumber's pipe cutter makes for easy work on extremely long seatposts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,690
Posted By SurferRosa

I think it's false to assume that about younger...

I think it's false to assume that about younger generations. They have taste, style and a love for their environment too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,690
Posted By SurferRosa

I have wrecked my steel frames, multiple times. ...

I have wrecked my steel frames, multiple times. Never had to "get a price quote for the repair." :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,690
Posted By SurferRosa

I didn't race. I doubt most regulars here did. ...

I didn't race. I doubt most regulars here did.



I thought that was obvious without the need to correct the language. This is what I meant:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,690
Posted By SurferRosa

I think beautiful, purposeful and durable are all...

I think beautiful, purposeful and durable are all timeless qualities. Cross generational. No "connection" needed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2,452
Views: 596,407
Posted By SurferRosa

:(

:(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,690
Posted By SurferRosa

Just rebuild 'em again. :innocent:

Just rebuild 'em again. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,690
Posted By SurferRosa

I bet 80 percent of you regulars fully overhaul...

I bet 80 percent of you regulars fully overhaul every bike that passes through your hands. But how many of you take pics of the bare frame and displayed components before you rebuild it?

Take a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,988
Posted By SurferRosa

"Exposed"? Hmm... I guess that's ok ... as long...

"Exposed"? Hmm... I guess that's ok ... as long as we're not talking about clothing.?.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6,586
Views: 828,981
Posted By SurferRosa

ISO: large toe clips that measure 6cm in length. ...

ISO: large toe clips that measure 6cm in length.

I have these that are too small.
...
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