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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,824
Posted By ehcoplex

So satisfying when things ‘work’, ain’t it? ...

So satisfying when things ‘work’, ain’t it?

I think the general rule of thumb is to avoid big-big (& usually small-small, esp on a triple)- bad chain angle, increased wear, and if the chain is on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By ehcoplex

The Rene Herse tires I've mounted have been an...

The Rene Herse tires I've mounted have been an absolute b***h to mount and get properly seated- beyond the beyond, as they say. I suspect I've done permanent damage to my metacarpal joints mounting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,824
Posted By ehcoplex

ThomasOmalley , take a scroll through the Classic...

ThomasOmalley , take a scroll through the Classic & Vintage Sales threads- there was someone selling a set of Campy long-cage plates a couple weeks ago, asking $45 I think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

Ah, yes, I'm right there with you..... the hands,...

Ah, yes, I'm right there with you..... the hands, the neck, the shoulder..... what next!? And then there's the atrocious roads where I live to (literally!) add insult to injury. I built up a set of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

Ah, yes, I recall the thread. Beautiful bike. Did...

Ah, yes, I recall the thread. Beautiful bike. Did you ever try tubulars on it?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-19-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By ehcoplex

Thread title should be 'stash of vintage (bike)...

Thread title should be 'stash of vintage (bike) porn....'
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

What's the bike, & where's the tight spot? If...

What's the bike, & where's the tight spot? If it's the chain stays (which seems to be the usual spot..), maybe some careful and light dimpling would buy you the clearance for 38mm....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

Ordering direct from Grand Bois is a little bit...

Ordering direct from Grand Bois is a little bit of a challenge/multi-step process, but I've ordered tires (and something else that I can't remember now...) in the past and the shipping was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

If you’re able to squeeze 38mm tires in, there’s...

If you’re able to squeeze 38mm tires in, there’s Rene Herse Loup Loup Pass. It’s pretty hard to beat RH for suppleness/ride quality, though they ain’t cheap!

IIRC, Grand Bois might have a 650b x...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

Do you mean a supple tire in 650b x 35? A tire...

Do you mean a supple tire in 650b x 35? A tire can’t be both 650b and 700c- those are diameter designations.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By ehcoplex

Canti brakes suggest some sort of cyclocross...

Canti brakes suggest some sort of cyclocross model..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By ehcoplex

The chamois pad in these shorts (2Velo 'vintage...

The chamois pad in these shorts (2Velo 'vintage style cycling shorts') is three pieces sewn together with really fine stitching- it's the stitching that has pulled apart. To be fair, these are pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By ehcoplex

Doh, of course! That’s a great idea- though now...

Doh, of course! That’s a great idea- though now to find such a seamstress local to me….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By ehcoplex

(real) chamois replacement...?

Kucharic used to do it, but they've closed up shop.... Anyone know if there's anyone anywhere who does replacement real chamois pads in shorts?

And yeah, yeah, yeah- I'm really not interested in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-04-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By ehcoplex

I already expressed this interest on the IG post,...

I already expressed this interest on the IG post, but I'll add it here in case others might also have an interest- I would love rings that would make a 3-arm Campy GS crankset into a compact double!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

Personally, I find that the ergonomics of the...

Personally, I find that the ergonomics of the levers has a lot to do with brake performance. I've got Mafac Racers, Mafac Raids, Weinmann centerpulls and Campy record side-pulls that all work great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,286
Posted By ehcoplex

Adding the the chorus of Thanks! for this thread!...

Adding the the chorus of Thanks! for this thread! My main riding pal and I have talked about doing this route for a while now, and there really isn't much excuse not to as we're only a bit more than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

I'll second the Tektro rec. I've got 559s on a...

I'll second the Tektro rec. I've got 559s on a couple 650b conversions with Kool Stop pads and the performance is great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,292
Posted By ehcoplex

That's purdy!

That's purdy!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-02-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 434
Posted By ehcoplex

Thanks- much appreciated. Alas, that's too narrow...

Thanks- much appreciated. Alas, that's too narrow even for me.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-01-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 434
Posted By ehcoplex

Hoo boy.... I like parallel, and I like...

Hoo boy.... I like parallel, and I like narrow-ish.... and the Nitto Randos on my Comp GS just aren't doing it for me. Can you confirm the width at the ends (c-c)? It's a little hard to tell from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By ehcoplex

EXACTLY what I saw in my head when I read this...

EXACTLY what I saw in my head when I read this thread title!!

How 'bout a Thompson & Thomson cargo tandem.....?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,210
Posted By ehcoplex

I was going to say the exact same thing!

I was going to say the exact same thing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By ehcoplex

The P1800, especially the ES, has been a fave...

The P1800, especially the ES, has been a fave since I was a kid (not quite as sexy, but I did have a lovely robin's-egg-blue '66 122s for several years- regretted selling it the instant it left my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

Ha, I must admit that I was getting Bulgie and...

Ha, I must admit that I was getting Bulgie and Gugie mixed up here.....!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By ehcoplex

Not an exact match, but the head badge/logo...

Not an exact match, but the head badge/logo varied over the years and the elements are all close. And I assume that during wartime a decal was used as the brass went to.... other purposes!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By ehcoplex

P1800 on the left, but inquiring minds want to...

P1800 on the left, but inquiring minds want to know the blue one too!

And, cool bike too! My guess is it's a Humber.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

I love my PX-10 650b conversion- well, actually...

I love my PX-10 650b conversion- well, actually conversions.... I started with a 58cm (c-c), which was a tad small, and though it felt fine the, er, ravages of age demanded higher handlebar placement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 396
Posted By ehcoplex

“Wine not”?? Uh, wine yes! Box wines (the...

“Wine not”?? Uh, wine yes!

Box wines (the good ones) are dangerous enough- that would really spell trouble..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By ehcoplex

Ha, I just put the drops back on! But it was...

Ha, I just put the drops back on! But it was quick and easy as I had left the stem/bars/levers/cables/wrap all together when I took ‘em off. I did a decently long ride with a pal this AM on my PX10,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By ehcoplex

Neck/shoulder issues have me giving upright bars...

Neck/shoulder issues have me giving upright bars a try. I miss the multiple hand positions- if I stay with upright I think I'll try some mustache bars. Reaching down to the shifters from upright is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By ehcoplex

A little crude, but it does the job. I can't...

A little crude, but it does the job. I can't remember exactly what I fashioned the bit on the end of the clamp from- I think maybe it was a large bolt that I took a grinder to. Ideally it would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,218
Posted By ehcoplex

At some point in the '70s ('74, '75...?) the...

At some point in the '70s ('74, '75...?) the PX-10 seat stay caps got the 'cycling championship rainbow' on them....

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,218
Posted By ehcoplex

Looks good- kind of what I’d call ‘Classic Lego...

Looks good- kind of what I’d call ‘Classic Lego Blue’! Yeah, the seat stay caps on my ‘72 are black with gold around the edges…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

The tightest spot is usually the chain stays- if...

The tightest spot is usually the chain stays- if you've got the stomach for it, they can be indented to gain some more clearance. Some recoil in horror at the idea, to others it's no big deal. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

Hmmm, I was going to link to Rene Herse (doesn't...

Hmmm, I was going to link to Rene Herse (doesn't get much more high performance than their extra-light casing tires...), but it appears they don't have anything in 650b narrower than 38c. But TBH,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Giving upright bars a try on my Comp GS 650b conversion- thrown together with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 44,184
Posted By ehcoplex

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

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1802/dscf5884_42dbd8c11f2d63c49dd2432d296da0e800731d05.jpg

'79 Raleigh Comp GS, 650b conversion. Upright setup kind of thrown together...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,218
Posted By ehcoplex

The interesting thing- to me, at least- about the...

The interesting thing- to me, at least- about the PX-10 clearances with 700c wheels is that the limiting factor is radially at the fork crown. IIRC, the max I could fit was 35 (might have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,218
Posted By ehcoplex

Yeah, that's pretty much the results I got with...

Yeah, that's pretty much the results I got with Spray.bike. I even did a third (and maybe fourth, I can't recall now) pass of clear-coat and it still didn't end up particularly glossy. You're already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,218
Posted By ehcoplex

I did a bike using spray.bike and wasn't too...

I did a bike using spray.bike and wasn't too impressed. In spite of meticulous stripping, prepping and priming it chips pretty easily, and you won't get a particularly good gloss (partly because the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

I’m not sure why exactly, but it also seems like...

I’m not sure why exactly, but it also seems like fenders help with the proportions/aesthetics. I ran my 25” Raleigh Comp GS 650b conversion without fenders for a bit, & while the look didn’t bother...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,028
Posted By ehcoplex

But..... are the canti posts positioned for 650b...

But..... are the canti posts positioned for 650b rims?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,179
Posted By ehcoplex

My take, too. Aesthetically, I hate...

My take, too.
Aesthetically, I hate 'wrap-around' glasses, but they're hard to argue against for cycling. I use 3M Virtua 'safety' glasses- light weight, about as cheap as things come, no 'brow bar'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By ehcoplex

Can't help with info, but that is...

Can't help with info, but that is chrome-a-licious!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,218
Posted By ehcoplex

Give the original stem a close examination- they...

Give the original stem a close examination- they can be prone to crack at the top of the expansion slot. If there is no sign of a crack, but the top of the slot is square, take a small file to it and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,817
Posted By ehcoplex

Yup- I had some wheels off a Trek that had those...

Yup- I had some wheels off a Trek that had those Maillard 'sealed' hubs and that seal ring is just pressed on the cone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,817
Posted By ehcoplex

It's actually etanche, meaning 'waterproof',...

It's actually etanche, meaning 'waterproof', though these hubs are neither sealed nor etanche. The metal cap has a lip that kind of fits into a groove in the hub body, so I suppose any water has to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,052
Posted By ehcoplex

Reactivation of this thread reminded me that I...

Reactivation of this thread reminded me that I never posted any 'finished' photos of my Valgan. I ended up not going the 650b route on it- IIRC, none of the brakesets I tried had enough reach (RAIDs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,052
Posted By ehcoplex

Build up your post count and upload some photos!

Build up your post count and upload some photos!
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