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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-19-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 362
Posted By Aubergine

I have the same issue. Like the OP I usually look...

I have the same issue. Like the OP I usually look for 22 inch frames (55-56cm) but with the GR and GJ the 23 inch frames were a better fit than the 21s. and in any case, the French typically designed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 294
Posted By Aubergine

that has been my experience. I've never much...

that has been my experience. I've never much worried about mixing the standards, as long as the chain line is ok.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 408
Posted By Aubergine

N+1 is a much better solution.

N+1 is a much better solution.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 362
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, and they are really nice riding frames. I...

Yes, and they are really nice riding frames. I had a Grand Record for a while and still ride a Grand Jubile in Reims.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By Aubergine

If anyone is curious, these are not some cheap...

If anyone is curious, these are not some cheap knockof of the more common MAFAC Racer brakes. CLB was a well respected maker of parts in France. Sloar is offering these at a great price..
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 149
Posted By Aubergine

Most important thing to look for is fit. If the...

Most important thing to look for is fit. If the bike doesn't fit, nothing else matters. Next up, for a beginner, is ease of shifting. If you struggle to work the shift levers, you'll not enjoy riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 274
Posted By Aubergine

I would agree but the darn thing must have French...

I would agree but the darn thing must have French dimensions.. In the US, that leaves you looking for Motobecane forks if you don't want another Peugeot. (Mercier and Gitane forks are less common,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 630
Posted By Aubergine

My main tool set is a Topeak Alien II, which has...

My main tool set is a Topeak Alien II, which has a very good selection of usable tools. I also carry old fashioned open ended wrenches and an adjustable wrench, as well as a few Torx and Allen...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-17-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 328
Posted By Aubergine

Can you pull the tape off the Zefal so we can see...

Can you pull the tape off the Zefal so we can see what is broken?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-17-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 925
Posted By Aubergine

_I_ think the solution is to handicap the riders...

_I_ think the solution is to handicap the riders like horses. Say, require bike and rider to meet a specific minimum weight. Should make for some interesting competition, plus they could have a beer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 634
Posted By Aubergine

Yes. The return spring is not as strong as your...

Yes. The return spring is not as strong as your hand. Replace the housing and you should be golden.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 184
Posted By Aubergine

To help further, this is a threaded fork. You can...

To help further, this is a threaded fork. You can see the threads on the top half of the steerer tube. The headset for this kind of fork screws down onto those threads to adjust the load on the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 184
Posted By Aubergine

Houseoflief, is this your bike? If so, it has...

Houseoflief, is this your bike? If so, it has what we call a threadless fork and headset. 2old gave you some hints above.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,143
Posted By Aubergine

Definitely repaint it! I bought one in similar...

Definitely repaint it! I bought one in similar condition and had it professionally redone. 1975 California-built.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 421
Posted By Aubergine

Install them and put the tape flush.

Install them and put the tape flush.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,375
Posted By Aubergine

I can't read this thread. I am just too green...

I can't read this thread. I am just too green with envy.

Enjoy the bike, almico8!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 557
Posted By Aubergine

What is bad about the condition outside of that...

What is bad about the condition outside of that ugly saddle?
Forum: Touring
09-12-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,213
Posted By Aubergine

Why not try 650b instead of 26? I put a 650b set...

Why not try 650b instead of 26? I put a 650b set on an old Peugeot and it is fabulous. The first photo shows 700c, the second is 650b.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,020
Posted By Aubergine

Looks great. Did you try riding it? I thought it...

Looks great. Did you try riding it? I thought it was pretty comfortable, but YBMV (your butt may vary).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-12-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 793
Posted By Aubergine

I helped a friend with back issues set up a bike...

I helped a friend with back issues set up a bike with a tall stem, and it did just what she needed. Besides the tall stem, perhaps you would be better served by a cow horn type handlebar that puts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By Aubergine

The original owner did that! But for sure, if the...

The original owner did that! But for sure, if the freewheel had had a 21 low cog it would have gone straight into the recycle bin.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-12-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 793
Posted By Aubergine

You can use the seat stays and fork as the stand....

You can use the seat stays and fork as the stand. Tape or tie a pencil or Nail to one side to use as the guide. There are surely videos of the process on line.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-12-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 793
Posted By Aubergine

Nothing wrong with an adjustable stem, RW. They...

Nothing wrong with an adjustable stem, RW. They can be a useful tool for a rider who needs to try different angles and heights.

As for the Schwinn wheels, why not try truing them yourself? It's a...
Forum: Introductions
09-11-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 946
Posted By Aubergine

Looking forward to seeing your bikes . . .

Looking forward to seeing your bikes . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 116,586
Posted By Aubergine

I should add a pic of my circa '75 Fédéral, which...

I should add a pic of my circa '75 Fédéral, which is a randonneuse that I built up from the frame and fork. The fork and three main frame tubes are 531 according to the stickers, and it certainly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By Aubergine

In my case, in the 1980s I rode a Holdsworth...

In my case, in the 1980s I rode a Holdsworth Special equipped with silk Clément Campionato del Mondo tubulars, 28 mm wide. Unbelievably nice compared to the clinchers available at the time. It was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By Aubergine

May as well add a pic of my lovely PA-10. It's...

May as well add a pic of my lovely PA-10. It's really a great ride. I have a PR-10 as well but do not enjoy it as much as the PA.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 217
Posted By Aubergine

Patcid8858, the "Record du Monde" sticker on...

Patcid8858, the "Record du Monde" sticker on Peugeots is not the model name. Before we can see pics of your bike, take a look at the Bike Boom Peugeot site, which has US catalogs for most of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,244
Posted By Aubergine

Your bike does not use lugs. The tubes are welded...

Your bike does not use lugs. The tubes are welded together.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 487
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah. I'm not a big fan of the fit of...

Yeah. I'm not a big fan of the fit of tubeless-ready tires and rims, even though I run my bikes with tubes. I can obviously see why it's necessary for proper tubeless function, but the tradeoffs are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,970
Posted By Aubergine

Soubitez still makes them. https://www.soubitez.fr

Soubitez still makes them. https://www.soubitez.fr
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,867
Posted By Aubergine

Glad you got it fixed. One thing, Mike, that I...

Glad you got it fixed. One thing, Mike, that I love about bikes is that if there's a problem one can very often figure out what to do by looking and a careful bit of tinkering. To be sure I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,867
Posted By Aubergine

The "nut" that the bolt screws into should be...

The "nut" that the bolt screws into should be movable to hold the seat in a different position. Take the whole thing out, remove the seat, and take a look at how the seat post is made. The solution...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,044
Posted By Aubergine

Too much pressure. Give them a try at 85, and...

Too much pressure. Give them a try at 85, and then 80. They'll be much more comfortable and still fast. Like I said above, our understanding of tires has changed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 562
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, there were a couple different standards for...

Yes, there were a couple different standards for stems back then. The more common standard for road bikes was 22.2 mm, but the French and some others required stems that fit in tubes of 22.0 internal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,845
Posted By Aubergine

I second the suggestion to try a very different...

I second the suggestion to try a very different bike. Classic steel bikes are pretty cheap now, and offer quite a different experience from your two modern rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 395
Posted By Aubergine

Ditto. A 30 works fine in the rear with the 1980s...

Ditto. A 30 works fine in the rear with the 1980s Campagnolo dropouts. A dropout that carries the derailleur lower should handle a larger cog.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-06-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 752
Posted By Aubergine

It does look like a Super Record Pro model....

It does look like a Super Record Pro model. Here's the 1985 Cinelli catalog that you can compare your bike to.

CATALOGUES CINELLI: CINELLI 1985...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-06-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 752
Posted By Aubergine

Pic help. Stunning bike in unused condition. ...

Pic help. Stunning bike in unused condition.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/80-img_1067_0ab2085ec5a7d9d779108a09f8724a6a822f0fa5.jpeg
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,044
Posted By Aubergine

You'd.be wrong on this. The understanding of how...

You'd.be wrong on this. The understanding of how tires work has changed a lot in the last decade. Wider tires with flexible sidewalls are both more comfortable and have less rolling resistance than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,512
Posted By Aubergine

If you want a good ride, the frame and the wheels...

If you want a good ride, the frame and the wheels (and the tires!) are what counts. You have a good frame, so look for the nicest wheels and tires you can find for your use.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 614
Posted By Aubergine

Looks like that bike has seen a lot of salty...

Looks like that bike has seen a lot of salty slush in its lifetime.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,203
Posted By Aubergine

I am of the opinion that knowing how to build a...

I am of the opinion that knowing how to build a wheel is one of the best skills that one can have. So my recommendation, even if you get new wheels, is to rebuild the old rims and hubs with new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 637
Posted By Aubergine

Well . . . Given the riders in that photo it is...

Well . . . Given the riders in that photo it is clearly not during a race itself. All one can see is that the signs are in French, so likely to be in France or Belgium.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,225
Posted By Aubergine

I'm deaf also and my riding buddies are the ones...

I'm deaf also and my riding buddies are the ones to tell me when they hear stuff going on!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 454
Posted By Aubergine

Nice bike. Good choice of tires. How does it ride?

Nice bike. Good choice of tires. How does it ride?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 741
Posted By Aubergine

I have that problem with tubeless-ready tires and...

I have that problem with tubeless-ready tires and rims. The fit is so precise that it can be a bit of a trial to get the bead to seat all the way round. I saw a recommendation to over-inflate the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By Aubergine

Yep. I love DuoPars, and have them on a few of my...

Yep. I love DuoPars, and have them on a few of my French bikes. Including this Grand Jubile with a triple crank and a 34 cog in the rear. Works a treat. Really love the bike too, although it is a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By Aubergine

Disraeli Gears is your friend. ...

Disraeli Gears is your friend.

https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/huret_jubilee_2200_1972_version.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,249
Posted By Aubergine

Just superb.

Just superb.
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