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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 681
Posted By fvernon

I wouldn't trust the tubing sticker. I think all...

I wouldn't trust the tubing sticker. I think all of these decals/stickers are very likely replaced at some point, perhaps early on. The tubing stickers are too old of a style for the frame. AFAIK,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 681
Posted By fvernon

I went to take a look--it's an odd decal set that...

I went to take a look--it's an odd decal set that has seen some age but doesn't seem right. sport-touring frameset with a 26.8mm seatpost. I have no reason to doubt it's a Schwinn, and based on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 681
Posted By fvernon

Schwinn Team?

Anyone familiar with a 'Schwinn Team' frameset? This just came up for sale locally, and I can't say it looks legit--but I'll probably try and take a look anyway.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,828
Posted By fvernon

Not sure how I missed this--yup; I snagged that...

Not sure how I missed this--yup; I snagged that one. 1980 version (last year with centerpulls, I think?), and I believe I paid $100 for it because it wasn't totally original (but close enough). Sweet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,389,257
Posted By fvernon

this weekend's scores

I'm working to thin the herd a bit and probably shouldn't be bringing anything home, but sometimes I can't help myself. Two framesets followed me home over the last couple days. First is this HUGE...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,542
Posted By fvernon

It looks like a pretty minimalist, custom steel...

It looks like a pretty minimalist, custom steel cyclocross frame--maybe built to handle either downtube or bar-mounted shifters (the holes could be for bar-con or brifter cable stops, if this was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By fvernon

The Super Tour 15 isn't one of the WSI...

The Super Tour 15 isn't one of the WSI Centurions--maybe one of the models from the Centurion brands in Denmark or Germany? What I've seen of the Super Tours have been a lower/mid-range, Tange #5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,276,314
Posted By fvernon

This has been for sale in Prescott AZ for a few...

This has been for sale in Prescott AZ for a few weeks, possibly because of the misspelling. Nice 80s Centurion Pro Tour for $200, though the shifters & RD aren't original and aren't exactly upgrades....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,274
Posted By fvernon

hard to tell from your pic, but it looks fully...

hard to tell from your pic, but it looks fully chromed under paint--do the seat stays thin out and fully wrap over the top tube or are they separate? any SN on the bottom bracket?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,629
Posted By fvernon

I still have one of these that I used as a...

I still have one of these that I used as a commuter. The frame decal says that it's triple-butted, but I don't know if that's just because they were out of double-butted stickers or if production...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 11,021
Posted By fvernon

Phew--I was a bit worried there for a sec,...

Phew--I was a bit worried there for a sec, especially with the new local planning support. It was pretty quiet this last September, but the ride was excellent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 11,021
Posted By fvernon

Not here to complain about the organization,...

Not here to complain about the organization, but...the Eroica website has seen some changes/updates, and California now only shows a Nova Eroica ride, not a Classic ride in the events listings. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,276,314
Posted By fvernon

A couple of interesting options just posted in...

A couple of interesting options just posted in the Phoenix AZ area--looks to be an early-ish Medici Pro Strada and maybe an 1980s FUSO Lux, both for $200. Pics are pretty rough, so these are guesses...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,828
Posted By fvernon

I use the King Cage bottle mounts on a few...

I use the King Cage bottle mounts on a few bikes--they're great and less expensive than the Tanaka version
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,440
Posted By fvernon

The framesets aren't far off in weight (only 90...

The framesets aren't far off in weight (only 90 grams, or ~3oz)--the Champion #1 and #2 tubing were the exact same except #2 is 9/6/9 TT and DT, and #1 is 8/5/8 for TT/DT. All other tubes were the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-16-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,203
Posted By fvernon

The Xpedo Spry pedals are excellent--light...

The Xpedo Spry pedals are excellent--light (276g/pair), narrow profile, good platform, durable, and not terribly expensive compared to other flat pedals of similar quality. I use them on several...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-16-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By fvernon

Help--brazing onto to a chromed frame

Hi all,

I'm just starting out, and my primary interest is mostly modifications to older frames.

I have a 1976 Centurion Semi-Pro (full Tange Champion #1), and I'm pretty sure it's fully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 35,493
Posted By fvernon

You have a surprisingly speedy way of showing...

You have a surprisingly speedy way of showing that you're cooked, Manny! Well done organizing & leading the Saturday morning ride and tearing through those last dozen or so miles on Sunday


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,885
Posted By fvernon

that looks like a good time—i am staying here;...

that looks like a good time—i am
staying here; as of Friday night it was pretty quiet with only a few riders milling around
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,885
Posted By fvernon

yeah! It only seemed fitting to bring it back

yeah! It only seemed fitting to bring it back
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,885
Posted By fvernon

Already in Cambria and the weather's great (maybe...

Already in Cambria and the weather's great (maybe a little humid). I'm going to try sans clips this year (and that bailout gear is a 28/34--I've learned my lessons):...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,885
Posted By fvernon

I'll be cruising up to the elephant seals on...

I'll be cruising up to the elephant seals on Saturday morning to stretch the legs if anyone isn't doing Nova and wants to join (*edit* or maybe I'll just jump on that Cambria--Cayucos coffee ride on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 44,543
Posted By fvernon

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1973_f7c43b19333079fd2593406c1ecd4409a1feb72e.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,276,314
Posted By fvernon

Not sure if folks have seen these yet: Kenevans...

Not sure if folks have seen these yet:
Kenevans in Reynolds 753:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 11,021
Posted By fvernon

I'll certainly be there for the swap on Saturday...

I'll certainly be there for the swap on Saturday and the Santa Lucia (or maybe Heroic, if I'm up early enough?) route on Sunday. I'm staying in Cambria instead of San Simeon, but I do plan on getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By fvernon

My understanding is there are a few folks in...

My understanding is there are a few folks in Phoenix who still have and ride their Zorge bikes, but I bet we could count on one hand who still knows about this particular builder
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By fvernon

The reason I haven't bought it is really that I...

The reason I haven't bought it is really that I just can't justify another bike that fits within this particular geometry/ride quality genre. But, I agree the build looks to be of very high quality...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By fvernon

Zorge Bicycles: around 10 ever made

Hi all! An acquaintance has a Zorge bike (for sale) I thought some of you might be interested in seeing. I snapped a quick pic but I can take more detailed photos later:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,584,627
Posted By fvernon

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1973_1f2e58b14c0470deca62256c6e7095470949bc80.jpeg

Took my 77 Romic up Snowbowl Rd in northern arizona this morning--a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,709
Posted By fvernon

I came in here to say this--he built my wife's...

I came in here to say this--he built my wife's randonneuse/tourer; it's excellent. I'd definitely recommend checking out Fitz if you're looking for a nice custom build and want to maintain a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 15,276,314
Posted By fvernon

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/albany-vint...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/albany-vintage-centurion-bike/7642415960.html

haven't seen this posted in here--apologies if someone already had and I missed it.
1976/1977 Centurion Pro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 35,493
Posted By fvernon

Snagged a spot to stay in Cambria (didn't want to...

Snagged a spot to stay in Cambria (didn't want to wait too long, and I didn't want to camp this year), so I'll be there the 16th & 17th. I may go volunteer and hand out water for the Nova riders on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 11,021
Posted By fvernon

I bet most of us will recognize each other by our...

I bet most of us will recognize each other by our bikes--if there's a round of 'what will you be riding' pics this August, we may have an easy time spotting each other!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8,565
Views: 1,139,228
Posted By fvernon

I don't either, but I've been working to get this...

I don't either, but I've been working to get this bike out of storage and back on the road for the last 5 years. It was too good to pass up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8,565
Views: 1,139,228
Posted By fvernon

It finally happened--my older neighbor let me...

It finally happened--my older neighbor let me pull the 23.5", all-original, barcon shift 1977 Centurion Semi-Pro out of his garage. If his old odometer is to be believed, it saw about 500 miles total...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 11,021
Posted By fvernon

Oh I'll be there! Now for the big question: which...

Oh I'll be there! Now for the big question: which bike to bring, and how do I want to style myself?

I'm tackling the Santa Lucia route if and unless I'm feeling particularly strong and switch to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,389,257
Posted By fvernon

I have a daughter who's into bike touring, so I'm...

I have a daughter who's into bike touring, so I'm almost always keeping an eye out for framesets that will fit as she gets older. She's currently touring on a late-80s 45cm Terry Despatch that is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,424
Posted By fvernon

Old-ish thread, but I thought I'd pitch in--there...

Old-ish thread, but I thought I'd pitch in--there are some early Georgena Terry bikes that work well as a touring bike. The Despatch and the Precision are both 'sport' framesets that tour well. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,389,257
Posted By fvernon

Thanks! I'll definitely create a restoration...

Thanks! I'll definitely create a restoration thread once that process is underway
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,389,257
Posted By fvernon

This 1974 Paramount P13-9 (version 2) followed me...

This 1974 Paramount P13-9 (version 2) followed me to my office today (SN D74101). It's obviously in need of restoration, but it was hard to say no for $60 and saving it from going to the dump:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,131
Posted By fvernon

I have a '79 as well--I keep it decked out in 35c...

I have a '79 as well--I keep it decked out in 35c tires and 46/28 chainrings with an 11-34 cassette. It's a great credit card tourer/randonneuring bike--have fun with your build!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 11,306
Posted By fvernon

dang I would LOVE to join as a first-timer this...

dang I would LOVE to join as a first-timer this year, but unfortunately I can't make it to Montana for those dates. I guess there's always next year!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 163,557
Posted By fvernon

This post caught my eye while I was...

This post caught my eye while I was doomscrolling--I happen to be rebuilding this bike's just-older sister, SN43317 1975 Holdsworth Mistral right now! It's completely stripped and awaiting some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,389,257
Posted By fvernon

I missed out on a 1975(ish) Motobecane Grand...

I missed out on a 1975(ish) Motobecane Grand Record that someone posted for sale locally for $25, then decided not to sell when I contacted them about it...but lo and behold, this beauty was lurking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,653
Posted By fvernon

If the owner set up the outer ring in the middle...

If the owner set up the outer ring in the middle ring spot it would be fine--I have a few 86bcd cranksets (SR Apex, Super Custom, and Custom) set up as 46/28 and they shift absolutely perfectly with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 23,923
Posted By fvernon

I'm quite happy with these 4 already in my...

I'm quite happy with these 4 already in my possession:

- 1977 Romic custom sports-tourer
- 1979 Centurion Pro Tour
- 1991 Marinoni Special in Columbus TSX
- 1998 Petaluma/Ross Shafer-era Salsa...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 163,557
Posted By fvernon

I recently picked up this frankenbuilt 1975...

I recently picked up this frankenbuilt 1975 Holdsworth Mistral for $20...it's now a spring project with the goal of turning it into a nice french fit, randonneuse/eroica style bike for my wife. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,768
Posted By fvernon

One of my own

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One of my current favs that fit the 531c category,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,068
Posted By fvernon

I know this seems overly-basic, but did you make...

I know this seems overly-basic, but did you make sure the cable end was still seated properly in the lever after putting it all together? I find that the end sometimes gets out of place during the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,297
Posted By fvernon

I've ordered Wheelsmith spokes from Universal...

I've ordered Wheelsmith spokes from Universal Cycles a few times over the last 2 years. I'd also just generally recommend checking with full-service LBS...I know a few places around me still have...
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