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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9,044
Views: 1,262,149
Posted By 52telecaster

I have a couple of dual 1229s I run through tube...

I have a couple of dual 1229s I run through tube gear into Altec Valencias. This time of year though I switch to solid state because it's so darn hot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,693
Posted By 52telecaster

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My commuting hat!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 56,088
Posted By 52telecaster

extremely lovely bike.

extremely lovely bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 416,911
Posted By 52telecaster

Dual pivots are just easier to design for long...

Dual pivots are just easier to design for long reach. I love em. Having said that, mafac raids are as good or better but really either will stop you extremely well with a decent lever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 725
Posted By 52telecaster

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I use velo orange portuer bars. Available to fit 23.8 or 22mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,297
Posted By 52telecaster

She gets the 1000 yard stare a lot. I'm not sure...

She gets the 1000 yard stare a lot. I'm not sure what she's trying to tell us.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,297
Posted By 52telecaster

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Lina and her favorite fan.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8,565
Views: 1,139,051
Posted By 52telecaster

I do understand trailer gears ​​​ ...

I do understand trailer gears
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,558
Posted By 52telecaster

Btw, I stole this pic.

Btw, I stole this pic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,558
Posted By 52telecaster

Very cool!

Very cool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,555
Posted By 52telecaster

Laughing at most any mishap is a good start in my...

Laughing at most any mishap is a good start in my book. Shortly after I try to figure out where I went wrong. Gentle falls on bikes are actually pretty funny.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,349
Posted By 52telecaster

Awesome!!

Awesome!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,349
Posted By 52telecaster

Yeah my park tool Shimano one works.

Yeah my park tool Shimano one works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,349
Posted By 52telecaster

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,349
Posted By 52telecaster

I used to have most of those.

I used to have most of those.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,349
Posted By 52telecaster

The issue is it would have had to be incredibly...

The issue is it would have had to be incredibly thin to work. Suntour removers are fine because there is more clearance and since I have several good suntour freewheels that is what I will use in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,349
Posted By 52telecaster

Just a note hear on something I recently did. I...

Just a note hear on something I recently did. I put a French freewheel, (English thread) on an early phil wood freewheel hub. Once in place I realized the two smallest cogs were skipping and worn....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 754
Posted By 52telecaster

I had a modern 3 speed sa hub a few years back....

I had a modern 3 speed sa hub a few years back. It eventually failed but it did get a ton of abuse. The old aw hubs have their issues with false neutral and all but they always seem to coast so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-24, 01:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,287
Posted By 52telecaster

It's a good investment. I bought one with 23mm...

It's a good investment. I bought one with 23mm and 23.35 sides from Poland and French bikes started showing up in basement shortly thereafter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 416,911
Posted By 52telecaster

It's really lovely. Those are definitely...

It's really lovely. Those are definitely inexpensive wheels!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By 52telecaster

You need ten posts before you can post a pic....

You need ten posts before you can post a pic. Keep replying to posts, and after two days you'll be full fledged member. It's worth the wait.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 416,911
Posted By 52telecaster

Beautiful, what wheels did you get?

Beautiful, what wheels did you get?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,855
Posted By 52telecaster

I have no idea exactly what this thread is about...

I have no idea exactly what this thread is about but want to say that I have too much vintage bicycle stuff in my house and garage, however, I occasionally give a bike to a musician acquaintance who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,354
Posted By 52telecaster

531 grand jubile, 26.6

531 grand jubile, 26.6
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,171
Posted By 52telecaster

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

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They are darker in the sun and without them I don't see much or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,738
Posted By 52telecaster

Going from 28 to 38 in tire width will be a...

Going from 28 to 38 in tire width will be a revelation in what roads and paths seem acceptable. I went from 32/700c to 38/650b for my main tourer and was shocked at how much nicer it made my sloppy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,354
Posted By 52telecaster

76 le champion 26.6 ​​​

76 le champion 26.6
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9,044
Views: 1,262,149
Posted By 52telecaster

Shoulda ordered a couple for me!

Shoulda ordered a couple for me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 843
Posted By 52telecaster

Interesting that a bike tourist came across a "4...

Interesting that a bike tourist came across a "4 cylinder Harley". Seems doubtful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 48,938
Posted By 52telecaster

Very reflective, courtesy of IKEA. Amazing how...

Very reflective, courtesy of IKEA. Amazing how little air pressure they need.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 48,938
Posted By 52telecaster

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Easy gig parking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 48,938
Posted By 52telecaster

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I'm pretty sure this is what motobecane has in mind for the Le...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2,741
Views: 173,939
Posted By 52telecaster

We're I nearby I'd give it a shot.

We're I nearby I'd give it a shot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 48,938
Posted By 52telecaster

A gentle reaming will fix that. Gotta be careful...

A gentle reaming will fix that. Gotta be careful though as the French tubes are 28mm o.d. I will gently ream to 26.8 inside for a campy post but that leaves .6mm walls which is as far as I'll go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 894
Posted By 52telecaster

Please more!

Please more!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 647,558
Posted By 52telecaster

Such a great actor!

Such a great actor!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8,565
Views: 1,139,051
Posted By 52telecaster

That sentiment has real value. There are things...

That sentiment has real value. There are things that bring you close to time travel. Repairing old turntables and listening to LPs through tube amps come to mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8,565
Views: 1,139,051
Posted By 52telecaster

I always built 700c wheels for my motos but one...

I always built 700c wheels for my motos but one of the most fun I ever bought was a grand touring with 27s and paselas. Great combo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,963
Posted By 52telecaster

Some of the real old grand records had plain...

Some of the real old grand records had plain steel forks, I know I have one. Nice frameset though. I paid about 80 for it because I wanted the stronglight crankset on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 48,938
Posted By 52telecaster

Mine was 26.6 but I had a 26.8 two bolt campy....

Mine was 26.6 but I had a 26.8 two bolt campy. It's 26.8 now.... Don't tell anyone....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,198
Posted By 52telecaster

My lowest trail bike is my gugiefied austro...

My lowest trail bike is my gugiefied austro daimler. Personally I don't understand the issues folks have with it but I ride much farther from the edge than many. Also I love front loading a bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2,741
Views: 173,939
Posted By 52telecaster

Beautiful!

Beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,963
Posted By 52telecaster

Damn that bike looks even better now!

Damn that bike looks even better now!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,198
Posted By 52telecaster

The real reason for the upright conversions is...

The real reason for the upright conversions is arthritis in my neck and right shoulder. Doc says it will quit hurting when I'm dead. So I will ride upright until then!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,198
Posted By 52telecaster

I pretty much like anything with the short stem...

I pretty much like anything with the short stem portuer bar setup no matter how quick they steer, having said that I towed my trailer and music gear with it Monday night and it wasn't difficult so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,198
Posted By 52telecaster

Holy cow, beautiful build in that other thread. I...

Holy cow, beautiful build in that other thread. I have and have had too many bikes but the motos really call my name.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,963
Posted By 52telecaster

Awesome Andy!!!

Awesome Andy!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,198
Posted By 52telecaster

Mine does have eyelets and clearance for 35s and...

Mine does have eyelets and clearance for 35s and fenders with the right brakes. With the competitions I'm using soma 33s and could probably fit 35s with some finagling. I love the clearance and I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,198
Posted By 52telecaster

Beautiful! Those grand records are snappy rides.

Beautiful! Those grand records are snappy rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,198
Posted By 52telecaster

I have several framesets id let go. Currently...

I have several framesets id let go. Currently I've been putting together commuter bikes that I eventually give away.
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