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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,059
Posted By Kilroy1988

Using the current article as an example, my...

Using the current article as an example, my problem with Grant's opinions is that the way he expressed them often comes across in just such a way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,059
Posted By Kilroy1988

It's a very American perspective, I think. All...

It's a very American perspective, I think. All the huffing and puffing and railing against the industry and trying to be different while in fact just embracing the way a majority of people in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 496
Posted By Kilroy1988

Friction Shifting on Modern Cassettes

Hello all,

I'm interested in learning about folks' experience with friction shifting modern cassettes, particularly 10-11 speed examples, which is something I intend to try out for the first time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,059
Posted By Kilroy1988

I read quite a bit of that, but after a while the...

I read quite a bit of that, but after a while the details all blur together with past articles I've read about Grant and Rivendell. I like most of his sentiments and I strongly agree with some in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 484
Posted By Kilroy1988

I couldn't help but laugh at the thread title......

I couldn't help but laugh at the thread title... It'd be like walking into a sports bar and asking if anyone has ever tried Budweiser.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,302
Posted By Kilroy1988

It's a similar decision making process to...

It's a similar decision making process to changing the original gearing... If the original will work for you safely and efficiently, there are some pleasant historical qualities that can shine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,302
Posted By Kilroy1988

They made a big deal in the advertisements about...

They made a big deal in the advertisements about the Raleigh Gran Sport being equipped with the finest components - i.e. the Gran Sport derailleurs, which were always noted in the catalogues. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,302
Posted By Kilroy1988

The Raleigh Gran Sport was introduced to the...

The Raleigh Gran Sport was introduced to the Raleigh lineup in 1960. The Campagnolo Gran Sport derailleur had preceded it by nearly a decade and was introduced in 1951, yes.

Throughout the 1950s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,302
Posted By Kilroy1988

In my humble opinion the ride quality of steel...

In my humble opinion the ride quality of steel rims can be as favorably compared as the ride quality of steel frames. I think they're wonderful at absorbing road buzz and as long as you're not out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,302
Posted By Kilroy1988

That would do it! This has been part of my issue...

That would do it! This has been part of my issue with restoring and riding vintage bikes from the 50s-60s lately, as well... Particularly now that I live in a hilly area, it's hard to work with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,302
Posted By Kilroy1988

Probably not... Try a 28. The chain wrap...

Probably not... Try a 28. The chain wrap shouldn't be an issue with the large inner chainring but the un-slanted parallelogram design coupled with the short cage will probably lead to your inside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9,044
Views: 1,262,149
Posted By Kilroy1988

It was offered on eBay for around $275 and the...

It was offered on eBay for around $275 and the fellow had some poor photos and didn't state that the crankset was compact in the title, so I think it wasn't getting much traction. I was almost ready...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9,044
Views: 1,262,149
Posted By Kilroy1988

$200 got me the core components for my next...

$200 got me the core components for my next build... A relatively rare and super minty 10-speed compact Centaur drivetrain....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,302
Posted By Kilroy1988

This is a really superb find! I'm among the...

This is a really superb find! I'm among the youngest of folks around here so it's hard to believe that I can say I've already been keen on old Raleighs for well over a decade and am particularly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,855
Posted By Kilroy1988

My best wishes to Mike's family and friends. I'll...

My best wishes to Mike's family and friends. I'll miss reading his posts and seeing his My Little Pony avatar around, for sure.

-Gregory
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,237
Posted By Kilroy1988

The functional differences between those two...

The functional differences between those two bicycles of almost the exact same era are minimal. As both frames were made for fast, serious riding when new, it is unlikely that they (or the stock...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22,513
Views: 3,584,295
Posted By Kilroy1988

On Saturday I took a 92-mile solo ride around...

On Saturday I took a 92-mile solo ride around Napa Valley and Knights Valley. I won't share any pictures of the bike since it was made out of plastic.

-Gregory
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,423
Posted By Kilroy1988

Yes, I can only say I'm nostalgic about the DA...

Yes, I can only say I'm nostalgic about the DA 7800 crank arms because my uncle had them on his fancy Specialized Tarmac back around 2007, which is when I started road cycling (with his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,086
Posted By Kilroy1988

Again, and as reinforced by Pcampeau 's...

Again, and as reinforced by Pcampeau 's observation about the lugs just above, the original hunch that this bike is from right around 1967 is most likely correct.

I'll add to that that your head...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,086
Posted By Kilroy1988

I have a bunch of the catalogs scanned from this...

I have a bunch of the catalogs scanned from this period. The last year that the Catalina model was offered in the Carlton UK line was 1965. I don't have Raleigh US catalogs from 1963-66, but in 1967...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,086
Posted By Kilroy1988

It's both! Carlton was building the frames for...

It's both! Carlton was building the frames for Raleigh by this time, and if the bike had been sold in the United Kingdom or mostly anywhere else except the United States it would have looked exactly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 22,513
Views: 3,584,295
Posted By Kilroy1988

Howdy, friends, I went out for an early...

Howdy, friends,

I went out for an early evening ride on the '79 Mercian Campionissimo... Only my second ride on a vintage bike since moving up to Carmichael a couple months ago, tsk, tsk! It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 574
Posted By Kilroy1988

I just want to say that as a young man who wasn't...

I just want to say that as a young man who wasn't around when or where so much of this scene was happening, I really appreciate that folks who have connections to Glenn (and others who have passed or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 872
Posted By Kilroy1988

Why is that a concern, exactly? I thought the...

Why is that a concern, exactly? I thought the issue was the fact that the NDS cup wasn't threaded in as much as usual, which the spindle being made for a 70mm bottom bracket would explain.

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 872
Posted By Kilroy1988

So, the spacing between the bearing races on the...

So, the spacing between the bearing races on the spindle aren't always necessarily the same, are they? I've only recently compared some Nuovo Record spindles and realized the difference between the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,233
Posted By Kilroy1988

In the late 1940s a vast majority of British time...

In the late 1940s a vast majority of British time trialists would have still been riding fixed gear yet many frames still had forward-facing dropouts. The ability to switch between fixed gearing,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By Kilroy1988

At least one of the threaded holes for the unique...

At least one of the threaded holes for the unique Bates fender mounts needs repairing, and someone must have shaved off the original pump pegs at some time. Because of the necessary repairs and my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By Kilroy1988

Sneak Peek: Bates Volante Frameset c. 1958.

Happy Labor Day, American friends, and a good Monday to the rest of you!

This one is in storage at the moment but SwimmerMike and his beautiful Fothergill inspired me to share a couple photos of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,233
Posted By Kilroy1988

It turned out beautifully, sir! Having had the...

It turned out beautifully, sir! Having had the opportunity to own and enjoy a couple of English bikes from this era I can only imagine that the ride quality is about as excellent as the finished...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 378
Posted By Kilroy1988

Lovely! What's deceiving me here? That looks so...

Lovely! What's deceiving me here? That looks so much larger than the frames you typically ride but the seat post and stem are still generous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 20,313
Posted By Kilroy1988

Ah, yes... I faintly remember those dark ages.

Ah, yes... I faintly remember those dark ages.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-24-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By Kilroy1988

I added photos of the Aevero one and made sure my...

I added photos of the Aevero one and made sure my numbers all match up in the text now. Six jerseys it is! ;)



Some nice parts are going to be listed this evening. As far as bikes go, let me do...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-24-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By Kilroy1988

Sorry, I decided to add the Wilier and generic...

Sorry, I decided to add the Wilier and generic one into the lot as I was making the post. I noted that one generic jersey is unpictured. Cheers!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-24-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By Kilroy1988

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

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-24-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By Kilroy1988

FS: Six Jerseys (~size large, some classic some newer)

Sold! Cheers!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,106
Posted By Kilroy1988

Hello Guy and Albert, Thanks in advance for...

Hello Guy and Albert,

Thanks in advance for organizing this. I'll be in attendance on Saturday and Sunday for sure and am looking forward to it!

-Gregory
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 20,313
Posted By Kilroy1988

I'm so confused... What's the difference between...

I'm so confused... What's the difference between this and the Retro Roadies thread? I feel like I've never even seen this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22,513
Views: 3,584,295
Posted By Kilroy1988

I hardly ever ride with other people as I got...

I hardly ever ride with other people as I got used to cycling in an area where the sport is not popular at all, so it was a real treat to get out today with the Camellia City Vintage Lightweight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 22,513
Views: 3,584,295
Posted By Kilroy1988

How's your wrist doing, sir? Sounds like a swift...

How's your wrist doing, sir? Sounds like a swift recovery in the making.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 832
Posted By Kilroy1988

I'm not Maurice, but he did start his post to you...

I'm not Maurice, but he did start his post to you by stating that it looks like a 1975, as the last two digits of Witcomb serial numbers indicate the year of manufacture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 22,513
Views: 3,584,295
Posted By Kilroy1988

Thank you, it is a great setting! No, those are...

Thank you, it is a great setting! No, those are mostly valley oak (Quercus lobata). Western sycamores have white bark and are a broadleaf, with big tri-lobed leaves about 4-6" across. They're even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 22,513
Views: 3,584,295
Posted By Kilroy1988

Hmmm, This afternoon was just a brief...

Hmmm,

This afternoon was just a brief 21.7-mile ride along a section of the American River trail, but what was special about it was that it was my first ride in this new setting on a classic steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,010
Posted By Kilroy1988

Brent, just wonderful! I missed this while I was...

Brent, just wonderful! I missed this while I was busy with life lately. You got around to it very quickly and did an excellent job of it. Have you taken it out again? Looks like the unusual geometry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 22,513
Views: 3,584,295
Posted By Kilroy1988

Howdy all, I moved up to the Sacramento area...

Howdy all,

I moved up to the Sacramento area last month and have really been enjoying riding along the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail on the American River, which I can access just a few blocks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,207
Posted By Kilroy1988

Wonderful! Keep enjoying, sharing, and staying...

Wonderful! Keep enjoying, sharing, and staying safe!

-Gregory
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-05-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By Kilroy1988

Beautiful, I loved my 1972 without the Hayden...

Beautiful, I loved my 1972 without the Hayden lugs, and my uncle did an exquisite restoration of one such as this a couple of years ago that I also love riding (both were 24.5" frames). Funny, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-01-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 793
Posted By Kilroy1988

Good luck!

Good luck!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-01-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 793
Posted By Kilroy1988

Colnago Superissimo Road Bicycle Frameset, Brain...

Colnago Superissimo Road Bicycle Frameset, Brain Tubing, Decor, 63cm | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,356
Posted By Kilroy1988

Hello, That's a wonderful example! The...

Hello,

That's a wonderful example! The seller in France I purchased this from also thought it might be a Sabliere, and I researched that possibility extensively before showing the bicycle to Jean...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,278
Posted By Kilroy1988

These are various grips that were available in...

These are various grips that were available in the 1952 Brown Brothers catalogue:
...
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