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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By SurferRosa

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/666107-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/666107-1990-miyata-721a.html?highlight=721a
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 340
Posted By SurferRosa

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a...

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a 56cm?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,828
Posted By SurferRosa

Grime on the small ring. :D This one is ridden....

Grime on the small ring. :D This one is ridden. Sorta difficult to remove that from the small ring; much easier on the big one.



This one looks like a wall hanger. Probably for good reason....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 268
Posted By SurferRosa

The rims are 700c. The tire width is 23mm. ...

The rims are 700c.

The tire width is 23mm. Or 25mm as you wrote earlier.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 311
Posted By SurferRosa

I know what you're saying, but I wouldn't write...

I know what you're saying, but I wouldn't write it like that. Anytime you write "full 531," regardless of what comes after it, people just automatically assume that it's "full 531." Also, people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2,452
Views: 596,072
Posted By SurferRosa

Yeah, few parents around in an orphanage. And the...

Yeah, few parents around in an orphanage. And the one male adult was often high on ether.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 268
Posted By SurferRosa

He states the tire (and rim) size in his op: ...

He states the tire (and rim) size in his op:



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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 311
Posted By SurferRosa

I think folks are pointing out the nds rear...

I think folks are pointing out the nds rear dropout where it meets the left chainstay.



Good eye. I took this pic into my simple editor, cropped and rotated it to see the line of the ds...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 311
Posted By SurferRosa

Just to clarify ... the Trek catalog states these...

Just to clarify ... the Trek catalog states these bikes had 531 (double butted) main tubes only with the stays and fork being chromoly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 427
Posted By SurferRosa

https://youtu.be/4TkjA41tJ78?si=_fl_VO5W6kdhVffk

https://youtu.be/4TkjA41tJ78?si=_fl_VO5W6kdhVffk
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,914
Posted By SurferRosa

Sorry, had to.

Sorry, had to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 382
Posted By SurferRosa

Luh Shahmpeon?

Luh Shahmpeon?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,306
Posted By SurferRosa

Here's how I reinforce mine with a ball bearing...

Here's how I reinforce mine with a ball bearing and Sugru.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1724x1808/img_20240611_105345111_82836bbe176d3fe1efa240a40688a6ecb53b0b1e.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2,452
Views: 596,072
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x855/img_20240610_214217220_4edd34fae5655042028495ce7060684dff472424.jpg
still from the WWII era The Cider House Rules (1999) with Kieran...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 445
Posted By SurferRosa

I don't know how else they'd do it, but, uh, no. ...

I don't know how else they'd do it, but, uh, no. No thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,244
Posted By SurferRosa

In the previous thread on this subject... ...

In the previous thread on this subject...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/304014-worst-road-bike.html

I contributed the low-level Batavus.

https://i.imgur.com/U7nsJCY.jpg

Even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 553
Posted By SurferRosa

Yeah, um, :wtf:

Yeah, um, :wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 17,301
Posted By SurferRosa

Nice looking product line. Thanks for the link....

Nice looking product line. Thanks for the link. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 17,301
Posted By SurferRosa

Unless it's local where I can see and hold it, I...

Unless it's local where I can see and hold it, I wouldn't trust a deal that appears too good to be true. I've always used eBay for new Brooks saddles. I've also bought a few from BF members. Also...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-08-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 875
Posted By SurferRosa

Except folks from Michigan. amirite? :lol:

Except folks from Michigan. amirite? :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 298
Posted By SurferRosa

These two are what I use on most of my road...

These two are what I use on most of my road bikes:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126287117561

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175249444991

​​​​​​Inexpensive enough to try. They usually work with 126mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By SurferRosa

Be very careful with that "saddle," especially if...

Be very careful with that "saddle," especially if it starts to squeak or if you begin noticing more and more of them.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-07-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 875
Posted By SurferRosa

Oregon, Michigan, they're all the same. I...

Oregon, Michigan, they're all the same.

I have a nephew that should definitely be on a leash on occasion. Glad it wasn't him in the video. Whew!

But very glad his name isn't Karen. Man did that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 874
Posted By SurferRosa

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 874
Posted By SurferRosa

In fairness to the tan tape, it's always going to...

In fairness to the tan tape, it's always going to look better without those two enormous, mismatched water bottles mounted.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 427
Posted By SurferRosa

Beautiful Athena rd, but, yeah, it's missing the...

Beautiful Athena rd, but, yeah, it's missing the hanger bolt and the aluminum insert that fits around the bolt. You can often find an insert on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/355444427047
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 427
Posted By SurferRosa

My Chorus levers use those little plates for aero...

My Chorus levers use those little plates for aero routing.

Both my Chorus and Athena hoods use those plugs for aero routing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,088
Posted By SurferRosa

Agree, alcohol can really provide the mettle to...

Agree, alcohol can really provide the mettle to do a lot of different tasks, just make sure you consume it safely, especially when using scissors.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,088
Posted By SurferRosa

David Cross, "Electric Scissors" (language nsfw) ...

David Cross, "Electric Scissors" (language nsfw)

https://youtu.be/RtrI53k4WZM?si=8s3ESp_fNFCw6b-f
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 23,628
Posted By SurferRosa

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1520x2000/img_20240606_142920378_hdr_2_ea45229183fcc299404b33d8ea717d7ccfac5b2b.jpg
On the Burke-Gilman
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 118,676
Posted By SurferRosa

I'm just waiting for you to list it on craigs, so...

I'm just waiting for you to list it on craigs, so I can add it to the wacky thread. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,050
Posted By SurferRosa

This is how I felt after someone told me I need...

This is how I felt after someone told me I need expensive Campy approved brake housing ferrules instead of the generic $0.01 ferrules I'm using with all my non-aero Campy brake levers. Ok, maybe the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-06-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By SurferRosa

Nice deal. QR axles in 10mmx26tpi are still...

Nice deal.

QR axles in 10mmx26tpi are still really hard to find for most of us. If you can locate 'em, new ones from Wheels Mfg cost at least $40+tax+shipping and don't include any other bits as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,196
Posted By SurferRosa

Conclusion Island? That's in Alaska, right?

Conclusion Island? That's in Alaska, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 526
Posted By SurferRosa

A magnet can deceive too if you're unfamiliar...

A magnet can deceive too if you're unfamiliar with how strong the magnet is attracted to steel rims versus aluminum rims with a steel beaded tire mounted.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-06-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By SurferRosa

28h high-flange Record hubs built up for $175?? ...

28h high-flange Record hubs built up for $175?? What a deal!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By SurferRosa

I'd fully overhaul, remove the pedals and saddle...

I'd fully overhaul, remove the pedals and saddle for my own use, mount replacements and a shorter 100mm stem, wrap the bars with new black cotton and list locally for $600.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,452
Views: 596,072
Posted By SurferRosa

:love: What a character! ...

:love: What a character!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/310x475/1004574_d04031a0a795b589f388ff908cd3aa8c20cfb9c5.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,868
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/255x391/drillerkillerposter_91817ac965c1016fc4a904c619d25dfdd0f957ce.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,868
Posted By SurferRosa

:lol: It's like ... I paid a guy to paint my...

:lol:

It's like ... I paid a guy to paint my frame, and he painted everything ... frame, crankset, pedals, saddle ...

He said not to worry. It's good paint and all those bits could use a coat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By SurferRosa

After crossing the bar and stem, my front cable...

After crossing the bar and stem, my front cable is routed in front of the rear to keep the cables fixed in one spot together without the need to tie them with anything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By SurferRosa

Neither looks short. I like them to appear the...

Neither looks short. I like them to appear the same height when eyed from the saddle. If you route them like this pic below, they don't flop around.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-03-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By SurferRosa

I've seen the bike in action. Josh was super...

I've seen the bike in action. Josh was super fast on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 64,965
Posted By SurferRosa

Tall $150 '80s Cinelli ...

Tall $150 '80s Cinelli

https://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_8tKL7DtTX3q_0t20t2_1200x900.jpg
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/d/tacoma-80s-cinelli-beater/7752707132.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,058
Posted By SurferRosa

It can be interesting to revisit old threads. I...

It can be interesting to revisit old threads. I think I sold the brakeset (in the op) locally. This was the summer of the pandemic. C&V type things have really changed since then. But as far Athena,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,812
Posted By SurferRosa

Agreed! ...

Agreed!

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/1208770-athena-most-beautiful-90s-brakeset-campagnolo.html
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 11:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,660
Posted By SurferRosa

https://youtu.be/q7ECmSUD2xw?si=2v70Vt9x6KdaWCGa

https://youtu.be/q7ECmSUD2xw?si=2v70Vt9x6KdaWCGa
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,812
Posted By SurferRosa

Just saw these CK titanium headsets became...

Just saw these CK titanium headsets became available. :innocent:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/400x300/0615708c_8c70_40ad_8fa0_09d36a647b21_text_f26f73ef921df297993d4e1e588edb24f8cfb4ad.gif

.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 525
Posted By SurferRosa

Expander. ...

Expander.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/333x220/stems333_220_3327f8d9f15019d25303bcec187e410aa3c9f33f.gif
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