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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 600
Posted By Andy_K

That's exactly what I was going to say. ...

That's exactly what I was going to say.

According to the test, I put the boundary at a greener hue than 57% of the population, and apparently for me turquoise is blue. I'm ok with that. What I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,621
Posted By Andy_K

I don't have a lot of pictures, but here are a...

I don't have a lot of pictures, but here are a few

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53998156809_c71e607db1_h.jpg

​​​​​​https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53998264745_5ce388776b_h.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,621
Posted By Andy_K

This may or may not be a picture of PanzerWagon's...

This may or may not be a picture of PanzerWagon's chain.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/chainclean/images/chain-apart.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,621
Posted By Andy_K

I tried to squeeze that in since I'll be in Santa...

I tried to squeeze that in since I'll be in Santa Clara for a conference the following week, but my wife exercised her veto power.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,621
Posted By Andy_K

I think nlerner has one, but it's probably too...

I think nlerner has one, but it's probably too late to get him to change bikes now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,621
Posted By Andy_K

Just barely. I don't think it looked like that...

Just barely. I don't think it looked like that when I sent it to you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,621
Posted By Andy_K

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53988661095_13...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53988661095_1394e39c39_h.jpg
Loaded and headed for Montana
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 02:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,492
Posted By Andy_K

How I would and how I currently have are a bit...

How I would and how I currently have are a bit different.

Here's my 3Rensho-built Allez, in what I think was its best configuration.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,621
Posted By Andy_K

Wait...How many nights are you spending at the...

Wait...How many nights are you spending at the Symes? I've heard it's something everyone should do once, but....well, once.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 01:51 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,621
Posted By Andy_K

I think having all your plans fall through is...

I think having all your plans fall through is very Cino. Hopefully we'll see you next year. I'll eat some bacon for you. Unlike bikingshearer, I thought it was possibly the best bacon I've ever had.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,824
Posted By Andy_K

I had to use a smaller freewheel than I normally...

I had to use a smaller freewheel than I normally would (14-26) and a bigger small chainring -- I think the chainrings are 49-42-32. That still leaves the chain a bit loose if I shift to small-small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,824
Posted By Andy_K

It seems to me that if you're going to a lot of...

It seems to me that if you're going to a lot of trouble to outfit this bike with the "right" Campagnolo parts then the long cage doesn't quite fit the bill. Yeah, maybe it looks like the Rally rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,112
Posted By Andy_K

We have a different sense of geography on the...

We have a different sense of geography on the left coast. When I lived in Maryland, I wouldn't have thought Wisconsin was anywhere near me. Now, living in Oregon, I realize that pretty much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,327
Posted By Andy_K

I'm a huge nerd, so I have a spreadsheet that I...

I'm a huge nerd, so I have a spreadsheet that I use to track the mileage on all my bikes and the consumable components on them. I used to have a mental rule that if I went a full year without riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,169
Posted By Andy_K

They could maybe do it in Montana, in September...

They could maybe do it in Montana, in September perhaps. I'd go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By Andy_K

I am, but I forgot that the picture above was...

I am, but I forgot that the picture above was mid-job. The next one showed it threaded.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By Andy_K

Same thing happened to my PX-10. Here it is after...

Same thing happened to my PX-10. Here it is after gugie repaired it.
​​​​​https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52078747419_d618bb1a9f_c.jpg

The donor dropout was also Simplex, but I guess this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,277
Posted By Andy_K

Coffee deprived -- is that why he wasn't able to...

Coffee deprived -- is that why he wasn't able to hold off the rain?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,520
Posted By Andy_K

Everything is ironed out except the noisy wheels....

Everything is ironed out except the noisy wheels. My best guess is that it’s loose spokes rubbing together. It squeaks once per revolution, even at low speeds and even when I’m not pedaling. I plan...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,240
Posted By Andy_K

Yes, that should work.

Yes, that should work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,166
Posted By Andy_K

That's a good question. I have had a few...

That's a good question. I have had a few Pinarellos pass through the garage, but I don't think I would have taken the bolt from one of them. I think it must have come to me like this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,166
Posted By Andy_K

If you're asking about mine, it came to me like...

If you're asking about mine, it came to me like this:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52002487976_fec1324bf4_c.jpg

gugie had this dropout available as a donor:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 02:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 398
Posted By Andy_K

Right. Those are indexed, but a pair like that in...

Right. Those are indexed, but a pair like that in good condition would work well with a 10-speed Campy rear derailleur. They're hard to find under $100 though, usually closer to $150.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 398
Posted By Andy_K

Campy friction bar end shifters look like this: ...

Campy friction bar end shifters look like this:

https://velobase.com/CompImages/Shifter/E6581E2B-852C-4341-8029-DE3B4C5A9A3B.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,166
Posted By Andy_K

Here are some of the details from my PX-10 that I...

Here are some of the details from my PX-10 that I thought looked like the OP bike.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52002742059_6c949608e8_c.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,166
Posted By Andy_K

I’ve never heard of one having chrome lugs, but...

I’ve never heard of one having chrome lugs, but all other the features I can see, including the serial number placement and format, match my mid-60s PX-10. Do you happen to remember if the NDS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 398
Posted By Andy_K

If you’re doing indexed shifting, you need to...

If you’re doing indexed shifting, you need to match the shifters to the rear derailleur and have the right number of cogs on your cassette. Campy changed the pull ratio of their rear derailleurs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-24, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By Andy_K

I’m surprised to hear multiple people saying they...

I’m surprised to hear multiple people saying they are happy with the NR front derailleur on a triple. I had one set up that way, albeit with a very small inner ring — I think my rings were 52-42-24,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By Andy_K

I agree, it's a fantastic bike. The 3Rensho...

I agree, it's a fantastic bike. The 3Rensho models had a bit of extra sizzle, but all the Specialized bikes from that time were great.

If you decide to touch up the paint, I think you'll find that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,888
Posted By Andy_K

This is technically a multi tool, right? ...

This is technically a multi tool, right?

https://www.parktool.com/assets/img/product/_productEnlarged/SPK-1_001.jpg

I'd also like to put in another endorsement of the Pedro's Trixie. I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,178
Posted By Andy_K

gugie has his hands behind his back, but I'm...

gugie has his hands behind his back, but I'm pretty sure he's wearing them too.

I got my first pair of these as a joke, trying to complete the Takara Steve look when I restored a Takara for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,355
Posted By Andy_K

:eek: I thought he was saying the seat tube had...

:eek: I thought he was saying the seat tube had been reamed. Yeah, it's sometimes possible to sand a seat post enough to get it to fit in a smaller opening, but it's an awful lot of effort when the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,763
Posted By Andy_K

I was thinking recently about the fact that in...

I was thinking recently about the fact that in addition to the copious number of vintage frames I've built with 3x10 Campagnolo components, I have a bike from each of what I regard as the three great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,178
Posted By Andy_K

I'm cheap, but thanks to the internet so are...

I'm cheap, but thanks to the internet so are sunglasses. I wear prescription glasses, but so far I can still see well enough for cycling without them, so I have a bunch of wrap around sunglasses,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,178
Posted By Andy_K

Those are some stylish gentlemen right there!

Those are some stylish gentlemen right there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,859
Posted By Andy_K

So that's why you always have such nice things to...

So that's why you always have such nice things to say about my bikes! I appreciate it. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,859
Posted By Andy_K

I didn't expect this line of exploration. As it...

I didn't expect this line of exploration. As it happens, just two days ago RS shared an old article in which he gave some kind of explanation of why he had not taken apprentices. It had something to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 10:24 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,859
Posted By Andy_K

Well, I don't think Richard Sachs was applying it...

Well, I don't think Richard Sachs was applying it to vintage parts at all. I honestly have no idea what supplies he meant. It was me that transferred the idea to C&V bikes, so I can tell you that for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,859
Posted By Andy_K

Yeah, I kind of suspected that I might be...

Yeah, I kind of suspected that I might be stepping in a pile of something by quoting him. He's a funky guy. I'm certainly not trying to defend him or even pretend I know what he meant. I was mostly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,859
Posted By Andy_K

Yeah, I certainly wouldn't claim that it is...

Yeah, I certainly wouldn't claim that it is anyone's responsibility to keep it going. If someone wants to fill a warehouse full of old bike parts and leave instructions that the stash be buried with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,859
Posted By Andy_K

Draining the supply pool

I just saw an intriguing post from Richard Sachs today on his Facebook feed, which I hope he won't mind me quoting here.



I'm not "in the trade" so on the surface this doesn't apply to me, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,355
Posted By Andy_K

25 is not even close for a Grand Jubilé. If the...

25 is not even close for a Grand Jubilé. If the previous seat post was too small, the opening may be ovalized now (as they often were from the factory). The "milled to fit" comment by the seller is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,670
Posted By Andy_K

This may be true for gravel events, I don't know....

This may be true for gravel events, I don't know. I doubt the Ozark Trails bike would be satisfactory for event rides. For just kicking around on local gravel roads I'm sure it's fine. For local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,544
Posted By Andy_K

RIght. Putting that into numbers, the distance...

RIght. Putting that into numbers, the distance between the center pins over 12 links should be exactly 12 inches. At 0.5% wear it is 12.06 inches, or about 1/16th of an inch longer than it should be....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,184
Posted By Andy_K

I don't know any details about what happened to...

I don't know any details about what happened to them, but I suspect my experience is symptomatic of their demise. I really liked the look of their components, but I never bought any because the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,008
Posted By Andy_K

I actually bought a set of these recently for my...

I actually bought a set of these recently for my Huffy build. I needed something to make the dropouts wide enough for a quick release to work. Your dropouts appear to be thick enough that you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,968
Posted By Andy_K

That's 10 times what I paid for my 1972 Grand...

That's 10 times what I paid for my 1972 Grand Record frame, though this one does appear to be in considerably better condition. If I were passing through Walla Walla I'd be tempted.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-12-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By Andy_K

I've got a 5-speed 14-26 Cyclo 72 freewheel. It...

I've got a 5-speed 14-26 Cyclo 72 freewheel. It feels very smooth. I don't remember where I got it, but it's been sitting on the workbench in my garage for years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 239
Posted By Andy_K

I associate that style "M" logo with their 1980's...

I associate that style "M" logo with their 1980's bikes, though it appears in the catalog as early as 1979. It's possible that this fork isn't original, but the numbers stamped on the dropout are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,968
Posted By Andy_K

So, the proper Velo Orange rail was waiting for...

So, the proper Velo Orange rail was waiting for me when I got home. That was quite a surprise. The shop (Carson City Bike Shop) had emailed me Tuesday morning to say that they'd ship the rail that...
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