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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1,067
Views: 64,348
Posted By merziac

This is interesting, rear facing RDO's with cable...

This is interesting, rear facing RDO's with cable guides and drilled for brakes, hipster deluxe fixie? :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 749
Posted By merziac

Also remember that some "guidelines" were/are for...

Also remember that some "guidelines" were/are for the average consumer that may struggle with basic setup.

We are typically not that and many have extensive experience finessing things well beyond...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 749
Posted By merziac

That was an old setup, may have only been 28 or...

That was an old setup, may have only been 28 or 30, rim cracked and it got a new wheelset.

Its been Shimano cassette then and now, its 32 now, does and did work well.

I have a silver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8,858
Views: 1,166,900
Posted By merziac

Another no joy from Dejoy, item dispatched from...

Another no joy from Dejoy, item dispatched from Austrailia May 31st, accepted and processed through Perth facility to USPS, no progress since.

It will be 2 weeks day after tomorrow, this is the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 150
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it, I ride 99.9 on the tops and have...

Yep, I get it, I ride 99.9 on the tops and have them jacked up and back as well just because I have never ridden in the drops.

We're mostly in the same range of 2 cm max with some extraordinary...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 150
Posted By merziac

Not disagreeing per se but there are plenty of...

Not disagreeing per se but there are plenty of too small frames that work, again, the BG that the Strawberry was fitted from and the Strawberry are amazing rides as good or better in some...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 150
Posted By merziac

My torso not too long or short per se, most...

My torso not too long or short per se, most frames still not ideal, the Strawberry is very close but a bit small on purpose so I can hopefully ride it to the very end of the line.

And the bikes it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 150
Posted By merziac

Good luck, that big is tough enough, nevermind a...

Good luck, that big is tough enough, nevermind a nice Colnago. :twitchy:

With a 38in. inseam, I have a lot of experience as I'm sure you do as well. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 528
Posted By merziac

You can also add pics to the album or gallery on...

You can also add pics to the album or gallery on your homepage that may get moved here. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 528
Posted By merziac

Simply respond to all the posts here from others...

Simply respond to all the posts here from others and you will get there in no time, 5 posts X 2 days for 10.

It serves us very well in the long run.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,876
Posted By merziac

Still waiting on those pics. ;)

Still waiting on those pics. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 514
Posted By merziac

Maybe a CABE question. Maybe Richard Schwinn...

Maybe a CABE question.

Maybe Richard Schwinn will respond if you reach out at Waterford, he's doing paint, provenance and decals still/again I believe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,594
Posted By merziac

:thumb: U lucky bastids, so jelly but...

:thumb:

U lucky bastids, so jelly but resolved to the fact that I could never attempt to keep up regardless of regroups, sagging, gagging and lagging. :twitchy:

Be safe and have a blast. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 45,159
Posted By merziac

:eek: H**Y CRAP!!!!! That's freakin amazing!...

:eek: H**Y CRAP!!!!!

That's freakin amazing! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,067
Views: 64,348
Posted By merziac

Maybe on pricing ifn u have to have this one. ...

Maybe on pricing ifn u have to have this one. :twitchy:

Flippin brilliant on the stem. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,039
Posted By merziac

He may not have been completely off base but his...

He may not have been completely off base but his motivation was purely financial and he showed nothing more than disdain and disrespect when he knows better.

There are 10's of 1000's or more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 9,416
Posted By merziac

Maybe, depending on the strength but any...

Maybe, depending on the strength but any impediment whatsoever is to be avoided. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 9,416
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it, just pointing out that normally,...

Yep, I get it, just pointing out that normally, as in practically never should bearings be subjected to magnets for causing them to not rotate freely in use as is crucial to long term proper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,039
Posted By merziac

PDX has been a Trek enclave for a long time, The...

PDX has been a Trek enclave for a long time, The Bike Gallery started here and had several stores at one time, I think there may still be 4 and yes Trek bought them out awhile back.

The family...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,039
Posted By merziac

Its really a shame that these shops are in such a...

Its really a shame that these shops are in such a state, if you can't sell $5k bikes regular to try and compete with the Trek and Big S stores, you are peeing up a rope now days and probably won't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:57 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 9,416
Posted By merziac

Magnets?, pawls and bearings, yikes! :eek: ...

Magnets?, pawls and bearings, yikes! :eek:

;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:47 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 9,416
Posted By merziac

K-D, oldschool automotive specialty tools. These...

K-D, oldschool automotive specialty tools. These are originally for 1157-56 turn signal and brake light bulbs.

They are very similar to spark plug wire boot pullers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,039
Posted By merziac

Even more so with this guy, he full well knows...

Even more so with this guy, he full well knows better but has been at it too long to still care. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8,034
Views: 999,756
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Light bulbs and aha's should always...

:thumb:

Light bulbs and aha's should always be sought out and considered, especially when logic has been exhausted and failed.

I've seen and done more seat of the pants "engineering" that win...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,697
Posted By merziac

Volde, +1 :thumb:

Volde, +1 :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 749
Posted By merziac

I will add that the big silver Merz is I believe...

I will add that the big silver Merz is I believe 24t up front and 36 Shimano in the back, works just fine with Campy brifters or SunTour bar cons under all conditions as far as I can tell.

And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6,585
Views: 828,104
Posted By merziac

https://chasertech.com/derailleurs.html

https://chasertech.com/derailleurs.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,039
Posted By merziac

I would make a point to go back and have him try...

I would make a point to go back and have him try to justify his BS, he was there through all the modern advancement of steel tubing, anybody in the bike industry that long knows better regardless of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 749
Posted By merziac

Fantastic, brifters or bar cons, amazing works so...

Fantastic, brifters or bar cons, amazing works so well under any circumstance. ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,067
Views: 64,348
Posted By merziac

Wow, $100, :wtf:

Wow, $100, :wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 416
Posted By merziac

And last but not least, regular WD-40 should not...

And last but not least, regular WD-40 should not be used on bikes except for a cleaner that is going to be thoroughly washed away with acetone, thinner, brake or carb clean, etc.

Many here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,325
Posted By merziac

Yeah, rarely, more about the vibe, aesthetic but...

Yeah, rarely, more about the vibe, aesthetic but it is a backstop and sometimes the first line.

Dexterity can be key, I always cradle the pumphead/wheel/stem firmly with one hand with the wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 416
Posted By merziac

T9 Boeshield should be cheaper, maybe and far...

T9 Boeshield should be cheaper, maybe and far more available.

Stripped frame is best so you can spin it around to distribute the saver.

There should be a hole for the TT inside the ST and/or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,581
Posted By merziac

Except on the downhill. :D

Except on the downhill. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,325
Posted By merziac

$200 at Black Magic to start with. :twitchy:

$200 at Black Magic to start with. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,142
Posted By merziac

You might not be holding your mouth right. ;)

You might not be holding your mouth right. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,637
Posted By merziac

Me too but cycling wasn't part of the equation,...

Me too but cycling wasn't part of the equation, she rides but not as much as she needs to or I would like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,637
Posted By merziac

Wow, fantastic! :thumb: You a very lucky...

Wow, fantastic! :thumb:

You a very lucky man. ;)

I had similar delusions but time has marched on and it was probably never likely anyway. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,637
Posted By merziac

So, still got the tandem and/or the buddy? :D

So, still got the tandem and/or the buddy? :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1,067
Views: 64,348
Posted By merziac

^^^^^^^ :(

^^^^^^^ :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 398
Posted By merziac

Looks like it could also be turned around to get...

Looks like it could also be turned around to get more setback as well. :twitchy:

Also looks like its about at its limit for downward tilt at the front of the saddle, bolt may not take a tool where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9,142
Views: 3,201,850
Posted By merziac

Yep, that's it and I get and understand the fork...

Yep, that's it and I get and understand the fork deal.

Pretty sure they are stronger, way faster, easier and cheaper to make but still way too fugly IMO. :twitchy:


I have a last year 94 MB-1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,637
Posted By merziac

Many of mine are heavy for being tall and my...

Many of mine are heavy for being tall and my penchant for bringing the kitchen sink. :roflmao2:

Merz TW189 comes in at about 35lbs as shown, plenty more with bags and the sink.

Rides like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9,142
Views: 3,201,850
Posted By merziac

Certainly no expert but that is a very big...

Certainly no expert but that is a very big spacer, can't imagine the factory would do that, especially big S and the fact that these like to bend axles when ridden as intended. :twitchy:

And I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 45,159
Posted By merziac

Usual suspects but the Ritchey won a small show...

Usual suspects but the Ritchey won a small show recently and the Merz was changed to analog in the last year so...... :twitchy:

And the Paramount is for good measure. ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1,067
Views: 64,348
Posted By merziac

Probably true but likely only for lack of funding.

Probably true but likely only for lack of funding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By merziac

Huge + many on PCB. :thumb: 2 of my very...

Huge + many on PCB. :thumb:

2 of my very best acquisitions came from him, great guy, resource and much else.

RIP Paul.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,325
Posted By merziac

Reach over the bike and grab the back tire in...

Reach over the bike and grab the back tire in front of the brake, more leverage and you can "steer" the lift better. ;)

And yes, am a fan of the TT location to allow for max real estate elsewhere....
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