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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 120,355
Posted By Biker Pete

I bought a Grand Record in spring of 1975. ...

I bought a Grand Record in spring of 1975.

rear Campagnolo dropouts
inside DS: 77317
outside NDS: 25 * 5273
* = undecipherable number

Bottom bracket: R704

rear Campagnolo Nuovo Record...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,260
Posted By Biker Pete

Not really necessary for me because punctures are...

Not really necessary for me because punctures are rare and I do not ride long distances. Conti GP5000 + RideNow 36g TPU tubes have been serving me well and are great, performance-wise. But then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,468
Posted By Biker Pete

I used to true wheels on the bike, using a brake...

I used to true wheels on the bike, using a brake pad as the guide. Recently I got a nice truing stand and really like it. Can do things in the comfort of my living room.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 72,631
Posted By Biker Pete

Approx 300 miles this month. Daily 10 mile loop...

Approx 300 miles this month. Daily 10 mile loop averaging 20 mph. Loving the FMB tubular tires! (110 psi front, 120 psi rear).
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,669
Posted By Biker Pete

I read that you can make your own ‘hydrogen...

I read that you can make your own ‘hydrogen water’ by passing an electrical current through water. An electrolysis reaction occurs turning two H2O molecules (aka water) into one O2 molecule (aka...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,668
Posted By Biker Pete

Oh how horrible. And taps into memories from my...

Oh how horrible. And taps into memories from my past. My first good bike was a 1973 Raleigh Competition in lilac. Loved the bike. Brought it with me to college as a freshman in 1974 and a month later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,187
Posted By Biker Pete

Is the bike shifting to a smaller cog when you...

Is the bike shifting to a smaller cog when you pedal hard? Do you have friction gear shift levers?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,088
Posted By Biker Pete

I ride in the Florida heat. Those times I’ve...

I ride in the Florida heat. Those times I’ve forgotten to put my gloves on I’ve regretted it - sweaty hands makes for an uncomfortable slippery grip on the bars and hoods. Also, when I ride my 70s...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 761
Posted By Biker Pete

Yes, improved comfort w/o sacrificing performance...

Yes, improved comfort w/o sacrificing performance was my observation in going from my 1975 Motobecane with 22mm tubular tires at 115 psi to my 2016 Kestrel with 28mm Conti GP5000 at 70 psi. (what a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 761
Posted By Biker Pete

And for the 28s tubeless/tubed 280g/250g...

And for the 28s

tubeless/tubed 280g/250g manufacturer specs
tubeless/tubed 265g/235g measured weight

I use 28mm tubed and their measured weights jive with my results.

Yeah it’s not a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 761
Posted By Biker Pete

I’m using info from the bicycle rolling...

I’m using info from the bicycle rolling resistance dot com website. For the 25mm version they state:

250g/220g tubeless/tubed manufacturer specs
255g/221g tubeless/tubed measured weight
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 761
Posted By Biker Pete

Confusing question by the OP. For example,...

Confusing question by the OP. For example, Continental Grand Prix 5000 tubeless tires are heavier and more expensive than the tubed tire version. I’ve debated tubeless vs tubed (my carbon rims are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,263
Views: 437,770
Posted By Biker Pete

Got FMB tubulars now on both wheelsets for my...

Got FMB tubulars now on both wheelsets for my 1975 Motobecane. One wheelset has large flange Campagnolo Record hubs with polished alloy Super Champion rims, the other wheelset has low flange...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,414
Posted By Biker Pete

Rim brakes, mechanical shifters, inner tubes, no...

Rim brakes, mechanical shifters, inner tubes, no power meters. 15.1 lbs as pictured. Love it!...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,201
Posted By Biker Pete

The cleanliness, that’s what won me over. No more...

The cleanliness, that’s what won me over. No more black chain marks on my hands, legs, or clothes. I ride maybe 2500 miles per year split between two bikes. So chain longevity is not really a concern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By Biker Pete

Thank you all for your replies! Very helpful!

Thank you all for your replies! Very helpful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By Biker Pete

I’m a participant on that thread. :) But I...

I’m a participant on that thread. :)

But I am wondering what are the online stores that folks use to purchase tubular tires?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 672
Posted By Biker Pete

Where are you buying your...

700x22 or 700x23 tubular tires for your vintage bike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,201
Posted By Biker Pete

I have absolutely no idea about the longevity...

I have absolutely no idea about the longevity issue, and honestly, I don’t care as the cost of a chain is is small. But my waxed chains run very smoothly, silently, and the is no black mess. Yes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,607
Posted By Biker Pete

agree! :) ...

agree! :)

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,046
Posted By Biker Pete

I switched to immersive hot wax. No black mess on...

I switched to immersive hot wax. No black mess on the drivetrain any more. I’m 100% sold. Before wax, I was pretty anal about drivetrain maintenance and cleanliness and still, as the OP has noted,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,232
Posted By Biker Pete

I have not ridden in wet conditions, but I find...

I have not ridden in wet conditions, but I find that my carbon wheel rim brakes (Winspace Hyper wheels) stop at least as good as and I’d say even better than the rim brakes on my vintage bike with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,558
Posted By Biker Pete

It sounds like you are accusing me of being...

It sounds like you are accusing me of being incapable of breaking something. Well, guilty as charged, but I do have great aspirations.

I read in the instructions to tighten to 4 nm but what ‘felt’...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By Biker Pete

Thanks! I learn a lot on this forum! :thumb:

Thanks! I learn a lot on this forum! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,558
Posted By Biker Pete

2-3 nm torque, RXL carbon saddle and seat post,...

2-3 nm torque, RXL carbon saddle and seat post, 175 lb rider on pretty even roads. :thumb:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By Biker Pete

New seat post design?

As pictured in a FB Marketplace ad.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,274
Posted By Biker Pete

Ride In Peace, Glenn.

Ride In Peace, Glenn.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3,263
Views: 437,770
Posted By Biker Pete

Yes, swapped out the original 14-26 Maillard...

Yes, swapped out the original 14-26 Maillard freewheel for an NOS 13-21 Regina Oro. Works great here in the flatlands of Florida!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3,263
Views: 437,770
Posted By Biker Pete

Got the FMB silks installed. Great impression...

Got the FMB silks installed. Great impression from my first 20 mile ride!
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,755
Posted By Biker Pete

Yeah, lower RR from the tires and tubes, and the...

Yeah, lower RR from the tires and tubes, and the lower rotating mass. I can never rule out placebo, but in this case there is a basis for theoretical improvement.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,755
Posted By Biker Pete

Good point, Conti Gator Hardshell and Ultra Sport.

Good point, Conti Gator Hardshell and Ultra Sport.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,755
Posted By Biker Pete

I’ve ridden on 700x28 Conti GP5000 tires with 36g...

I’ve ridden on 700x28 Conti GP5000 tires with 36g RideNow TPU tubes for about 8 months now. No complaints. This setup replaced heavier tires and butyl tubes for a total weight savings of 230 grams....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By Biker Pete

Thanks for the links to Velobase!

Thanks for the links to Velobase!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By Biker Pete

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By Biker Pete

My bad, I thought the made in France Super...

My bad, I thought the made in France Super Champion ‘Competition’ rims were made by Mavic. Super Champion was the maker.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By Biker Pete

Nerdy question about Mavic tubular tire rims

What’s the difference between Mavic “GP-4” and “Super Champion Competition” tubular tire rims from the 1970s? (besides the finish: dark color of the former, polished metal of the latter)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 704
Posted By Biker Pete

New axle is great! Just needed a drive side 2mm...

New axle is great! Just needed a drive side 2mm shim and I’m good to go, the rim is centered in the frame so the dish is good, the large chainring is centered with cog 3 on the freewheel, and there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,263
Views: 437,770
Posted By Biker Pete

I did hear back from FMB and it turns out the...

I did hear back from FMB and it turns out the tread on the tire model I ordered is in fact sourced from Thailand, with the assembly being done by hand in FMB’s shop. And coincidentally the treads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3,263
Views: 437,770
Posted By Biker Pete

Possibly. I’ve inquired with FMB.

Possibly. I’ve inquired with FMB.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3,263
Views: 437,770
Posted By Biker Pete

I read on the FMB and René Herse websites that...

I read on the FMB and René Herse websites that these tires are hand made in a small shop in Brittany, France. Yet on the tires I received directly from FMB there is embossed an inscription in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 704
Posted By Biker Pete

Yes, good point about the dish. I’ll try both...

Yes, good point about the dish. I’ll try both ways, thanks!

Dropouts are Campagnolo and I measure 7mm thickness so shouldn’t be any issues with axle extending too far for the QR.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 704
Posted By Biker Pete

Yes, I will need spacers for the new, longer...

Yes, I will need spacers for the new, longer Campagnolo axle. I have a variety of spacers and it is looking like I will need 4mm of spacers to match the inside width of the rear dropouts. I will try...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 704
Posted By Biker Pete

Found a 134mm QR Campagnolo rear axle on ebay. So...

Found a 134mm QR Campagnolo rear axle on ebay. So soon I will be able to use all five cogs on my freewheel. Yay!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3,263
Views: 437,770
Posted By Biker Pete

Got them, I’ll install them soon!

Got them, I’ll install them soon!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 687
Posted By Biker Pete

I’ve used a pliers similar to this one, with...

I’ve used a pliers similar to this one, with pliers closed the nose fits nicely into the cap. I now do have the proper tool, though.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3,891
Views: 1,153,944
Posted By Biker Pete

Yeah, my bike is definitely not pristine with...

Yeah, my bike is definitely not pristine with chipped paint and some rust, but otherwise I believe it is in fine working condition. And I’m definitely enjoying riding it after bringing it back to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By Biker Pete

My ‘75 Grand Record has Campagnolo f/r dropouts...

My ‘75 Grand Record has Campagnolo f/r dropouts with Normandy hubs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,862
Posted By Biker Pete

I’m using the 36g RideNow tpu tubes on 2 sets of...

I’m using the 36g RideNow tpu tubes on 2 sets of wheels. No installation issues, I do not find them to be particularly fragile. Plastic valve stems are fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3,891
Views: 1,153,944
Posted By Biker Pete

Motobecane Grand Record. Bought it new in 1975....

Motobecane Grand Record. Bought it new in 1975. Rode it for about 18 years with one servicing (as I recall). Sat in basement gathering dust for about 30 years. Finally disassembled everything,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By Biker Pete

What are the chances?

So…..I recently cleaned greased upgraded my 1975 Motobecane Grand Record. As part of the ‘upgrading’ I scored an amazing condition set of wheels on ebay…..Campagnolo Nuovo Record large flange hubs...
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