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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By clubman

I've seen a few time trialing bikes in small...

I've seen a few time trialing bikes in small sizes over the years with 650c tubs. 650B glue ups are news to me. Perhaps just tubeless?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By clubman

The XC Sport 7000 is Accushift but it will likely...

The XC Sport 7000 is Accushift but it will likely have an issue with the Shimano freewheel. I'd go with barcons and friction shifting with the Shimano but if you want to try Accushift, find a Suntour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 788
Posted By clubman

Check the steerer size before parting from the...

Check the steerer size before parting from the frame. Some '83 and earlier ATB's used BMX .833 standard.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 561
Posted By clubman

Keep in mind the pre- '87 Sprint was non-indexed...

Keep in mind the pre- '87 Sprint was non-indexed and the '87-on Sprint 9000 was Accushift, if it matters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By clubman

There was also a Triathalon model, which had a...

There was also a Triathalon model, which had a longer top tube to get into a tuck. Here's the only crappy pics I've ever seen of one.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6,539
Views: 812,994
Posted By clubman

Everything but the BB. Pm if interested. ...

Everything but the BB. Pm if interested.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 667
Posted By clubman

Could be a Marinoni or Cycles Bertrand rebrand....

Could be a Marinoni or Cycles Bertrand rebrand. OP, where are you located?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,434
Posted By clubman

Sorry about the pain. I hope you get or got to...

Sorry about the pain. I hope you get or got to redeem a little comfort, sitting in La place de la République, drinking cafe and biere, people-watching in the sidewalk cafes. Or anywhere. Tough luck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,606,932
Posted By clubman

Looks like the original Prestube rack and it also...

Looks like the original Prestube rack and it also has an original Raleigh kickstand. The light should be a Sturmey but who's counting. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,606,932
Posted By clubman

It may be just the pic angle and the edge of the...

It may be just the pic angle and the edge of the badge but the head tube seems to have a little wow in it. Difficult to measure even with a steel rule and it may affect the ride once built. Maybe two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By clubman

It took me two days with several top-ups of...

It took me two days with several top-ups of strong lye solution to remove about 4 inches of insertion. Yes I trashed some seat tube paint.



I think this would have worked well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,216
Posted By clubman

Yeah but those guys were all Europeans riding...

Yeah but those guys were all Europeans riding inferior gears, not a true barcon in sight...the Japanese set us straight. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,004
Posted By clubman

Let me derail this completely by being a total...

Let me derail this completely by being a total pedant while pointing out the rims are not front and rear specific. Here's a pair of 40 front, 36 rear tandem track hubs from the 30's. I do have EA1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,216
Posted By clubman

The traditional method looks fine if you keep the...

The traditional method looks fine if you keep the cable runs on the tight side. I don't criss cross. It's my preferred routing.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,477
Posted By clubman

I gotta ask...what size? :)

I gotta ask...what size? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,606,932
Posted By clubman

Lovely original bike with an FM hub goes for 37...

Lovely original bike with an FM hub goes for 37 pounds . Mudguards could be celluloid. Deal or what.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,755
Views: 353,292
Posted By clubman

Box of Stuff draw

I just received a nice flat rate box from Stevensb as the winner of his draw. Some really fine bit's and bobs like an Ofmega sealed BB unit, a new looking Cinelli 2A (I believe), a triple crankset,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By clubman

Faggedabowdit. Not important.

Faggedabowdit. Not important.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By clubman

Here's a couple. Stronglights are cheap but...

Here's a couple. Stronglights are cheap but decent with square tapers. The Cobbs are top shelf SRAM style. I have both
https://www.xxcycle.com/10030-crankset-stronglight-impact-kid.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By clubman

There's very little room for discussion or...

There's very little room for discussion or opinions here, is there. Who mentioned a 2K timeframe? What about the 70's? I know the marketplace had always had long cranks for tall people but to insist...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By clubman

I think so. Mtn bikes made 175's more popular...

I think so. Mtn bikes made 175's more popular because of their higher BB higher clearance and the style of riding required to climb steep terrain. Early 20th century roadsters also used long cottered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By clubman

Junior racing cranks...

Junior racing cranks (https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m8b0s109p3752/STRONGLIGHT-Impact-Kid-Cranks-%28pair%29) in Europe are more commonly available with suitably smaller frames and geometry.diffs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By clubman

High bottom brackets all? Pedal strike is...

High bottom brackets all? Pedal strike is dangerously fun in your 20's and frightening for the rest of us.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By clubman

I think there's a level of complexity to choices...

I think there's a level of complexity to choices of crank length that defies making rules. 'Flexion' is the amount that a knee can bend and the average person has about 125 degrees. I have 30"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 754
Posted By clubman

If I had to guess, I'd say the small ring should...

If I had to guess, I'd say the small ring should be fine for casual riding for awhile and the large ring is better. Throw a lightly used chain on it and see how it works.

C'est français!

but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 1,755
Views: 353,292
Posted By clubman

Wait a minute...define lucky. :eek: Looking...

Wait a minute...define lucky. :eek:

Looking forward to it, thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By clubman

Board-track racer! ...

Board-track racer!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,339
Posted By clubman

Nothing wrong with any of this. You're a good...

Nothing wrong with any of this. You're a good candidate for a quality mtn bike frame from the early 90's. Lot's of smaller frames that can be modded to suit your needs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By clubman

Take a look at the drive side dropout for cracks....

Take a look at the drive side dropout for cracks. It looks a little splayed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,402
Posted By clubman

Pics? ;)

Pics? ;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,462
Posted By clubman

Lovely bike for a great price. Full on tourer,...

Lovely bike for a great price. Full on tourer, hybrid, gravel, half-step and granny. I'd want that in my size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,606,932
Posted By clubman

I've always wanted an Elswick ever since I...

I've always wanted an Elswick ever since I discovered how useful and addictive the internet could be via Sheldon Brown's website. His first 'real' bike was an Elswick Hopper iirc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,402
Posted By clubman

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 536
Posted By clubman

I'd be surprised if a '73 anything had a 4 speed...

I'd be surprised if a '73 anything had a 4 speed freewheel. Pics of the bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,339
Posted By clubman

Pedals are the shizzle. We throw ourselves into...

Pedals are the shizzle. We throw ourselves into the ride through them. Rugged and elegant....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 320
Posted By clubman

FWIW, I had a similar women's Gardin frame with...

FWIW, I had a similar women's Gardin frame with Zeta tubes and it rode as nice as I could ever expect. I contacted the woman I sold it to may buy it back for my wife.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,606,932
Posted By clubman

Hey Paul, your PM's seem to be disabled. Packaged...

Hey Paul, your PM's seem to be disabled. Packaged received and thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 963
Posted By clubman

That's easy, drive a U-haul to Nova Scotia and...

That's easy, drive a U-haul to Nova Scotia and empty out my basement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By clubman

Hi-E

Hi-E
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,017
Posted By clubman

Hey Kurt, lovely work as usual! Couple of things,...

Hey Kurt, lovely work as usual! Couple of things, if you give give a measurement for that brake cable step-down ferrule, I'm sure I can find one, (not for this bike of course)

Second, pm me if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By clubman

I've used Kiwi black boot polish to even out of...

I've used Kiwi black boot polish to even out of colour. Do two coats, using a buffing wheel or pad to burnish it well, then put a final clear coat of neutral car wax. Again, polish the bejeezus out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,606,932
Posted By clubman

I'd love to see pics of the wheels and the rear...

I'd love to see pics of the wheels and the rear hub. No date and the dull centre strip rim is unusual combo. No date is likely an 80's hub or a mistake. Or mid 1930's...:foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 28,032
Views: 4,606,932
Posted By clubman

I rode one from back in the early 90's that was...

I rode one from back in the early 90's that was nothing short of excellent. I gifted the Raleigh-made Supercycle to a friend who took it to Vancouver and it remains there, intact and ridden with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6,539
Views: 812,994
Posted By clubman

Are you sure it takes a 27"? My 76 MKII came with...

Are you sure it takes a 27"? My 76 MKII came with Weinmann 700's
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,213
Posted By clubman

Most Canadian bikes used that standard coming out...

Most Canadian bikes used that standard coming out of the 1800's. Adapters to 9/16 are out there if you want to use them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,213
Posted By clubman

BMX did 1/2" for awhile. You can still buy them...

BMX did 1/2" for awhile. You can still buy them on Amazon
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By clubman

Maybe a PH9 from Canada...

Maybe a PH9 from Canada (https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20Canada/Peugeot%201983%20Canada%20Brochure/Peugeot%201983%20Canada%20Brochure%20Panel3.jpg) in '83?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 702
Posted By clubman

LF = June 1987

LF = June 1987
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,055
Posted By clubman

Stronglight Impact at Peter White or Spa Cycles...

Stronglight Impact at Peter White or Spa Cycles in Britain. (cheaper and fast delivery, at least to Canada). Triples, doubles...

also for the flexion-challenged, they have junior cranks down to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-20-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By clubman

No hurry. Post a pic of the type of bend it has....

No hurry. Post a pic of the type of bend it has. I have a few different ones.
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