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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By ToniH.

Its a Herse tandem, but not mine. You can find...

Its a Herse tandem, but not mine. You can find more photos of it from flickr.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/kickmypan/34908300995/in/photostream


I try to post photos of my photos of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By ToniH.

How to get that duralumin shine?

Hi!

I’m updating an old french bike from the 60’s with some new parts that fit the overal esthetics but are bit too shiny. Like new fenders. I love the understated shine of old stronglight cranks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 780
Posted By ToniH.

You are correct. I happen to have pullers for...

You are correct. I happen to have pullers for both cranks and they are available from ebay. Still good that all this info is on the same place
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 12:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 780
Posted By ToniH.

I wondered that myself but my 15mm butter knife...

I wondered that myself but my 15mm butter knife wont fit it. The bike is originally from 50’s so I asume that they replaced the cranks but not the bolts at some point..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 12:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 780
Posted By ToniH.

I will have to at same point! Now they are more...

I will have to at same point! Now they are more or less in pieces…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 780
Posted By ToniH.

I’m sure there would be someone who could do it...

I’m sure there would be someone who could do it but I like to work on my bikes myself. :)


they are specialites ta cranks. I have the right puller for them.

I propably will replace them with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 780
Posted By ToniH.

Where to find a tool for 16mm crank bolts?

Hi,

would someone know a source for a tool that would work on older french crank bolts. I know that the parktool ccw-2 would work but seems I’m out of luck sourcing it second hand or anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By ToniH.

That explains why I only founded tandem hubs with...

That explains why I only founded tandem hubs with this spacing. 120mm hub seemed to fit there quite easily. Maybe I just go with it then! Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By ToniH.

Rene Andre

Just got this one in the post yesterday. I love the french attitude to bicycles where the old ones are taken apart and updated to new times and riders. For what I know it used to be a Goeland from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,347
Posted By ToniH.

Did you notice that Rene Herse sells them nowdays...

Did you notice that Rene Herse sells them nowdays again?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 01:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,093
Posted By ToniH.

I think if only the best performance was what we...

I think if only the best performance was what we are looking for we would not ride with classic bikes from 60’s… so just go with what you think is coolest. I chose to go the campa rout, and its not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-04-22, 01:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,075
Posted By ToniH.

Sorry to bring up an old thread. I just wanted to...

Sorry to bring up an old thread. I just wanted to correct this since it has some incorrect information. Federal models where build with lower quality straight gauge tubes. This one is reynolds. Its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,723
Posted By ToniH.

Thats actually really classy looking!

Thats actually really classy looking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,723
Posted By ToniH.

If you would have to pick one derailleur

If you would have to pick one rear derailleur model for the rest of your life what would you choose? Lets not think about the cost or how hard it would be source, just what would be your favourite if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Posted By ToniH.

I would love to hear your take on top tube...

I would love to hear your take on top tube lenght. Since I feel that shouldn’t a bike that has the bars higher, as I prefer them, have a longer top tube also. Since bringing the handlebars higher it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Posted By ToniH.

Thanks for sharing this! Thats amazing. I wish I...

Thanks for sharing this! Thats amazing. I wish I could take your course at somepoint in my life. For the next frame I think I will have to just design it myself and try to find someone who would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Posted By ToniH.

Thanks! :) I think its a bit easier when living...

Thanks! :) I think its a bit easier when living in europe to find these. It has been interesting to try these bikes and inspect how they are made. Still they are all made to some other person in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 05:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Posted By ToniH.

The new ones seems to come with standard lugs,...

The new ones seems to come with standard lugs, not the ones that can be found from the vintage models.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 05:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Posted By ToniH.

Yes thats really cool! I think my next bike will...

Yes thats really cool! I think my next bike will be one that I have designed myself. Even though I don't think the Rene Herse that Jan Heine runs has that much to do with the original Rene Herse......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Posted By ToniH.

Where did Rene Herse and Alex Singer lugs come?

Hello again all fellow lug nerds,

For some time I have been a fan of understated lugs of these French builders. I have been reading quite a bit about the history of french constructeurs but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,538
Posted By ToniH.

Rally came 10 years after this bike was made. Not...

Rally came 10 years after this bike was made. Not a bad choise though. It has the same spirit.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-03-22, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By ToniH.

I managed to contact them and the new batch is...

I managed to contact them and the new batch is coming at some point. :love:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-30-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By ToniH.

I’ll send you a pm!

I’ll send you a pm!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-29-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By ToniH.

Wtb Rene Herse stem 60mm

Hi,

Unfortunately I missed the oportunity to buy the new version of the classic stem from Rene Herse. If some one has one and would like to sell it to me, I would be grateful. My herse is missing...
Forum: Want To Buy
09-29-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 350
Posted By ToniH.

Wtb Rene Herse stem 60mm

Hi,

Unfortunately I missed the oportunity to buy the new version of the classic stem from Rene Herse. If some one has one amd would like to sell it to me, I would be grateful. My herse is missing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-22, 04:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,538
Posted By ToniH.

Thanks for your insight and everybody elses! This...

Thanks for your insight and everybody elses! This forum is great. I guess the main reason for the cage swap for me is to be able to use a wide double in front. I placed an order for a le tour gt 300....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,538
Posted By ToniH.

Thats really cool. Thanks for offering! For this...

Thats really cool. Thanks for offering! For this project I think I will go with the crane cage and the record derailleur, but henry III cage seems like something I could get into at some point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,538
Posted By ToniH.

I found a post that has all the right answer....

I found a post that has all the right answer. Seems that the same aftermarket cage that works for nuovo record, doesn’t fit the record. But the shimano seems to work!




now I just have to find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,538
Posted By ToniH.

this sounds great, I will look into this. Thanks!

this sounds great, I will look into this. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,538
Posted By ToniH.

Hello, sorry I thought I was clear on what model...

Hello, sorry I thought I was clear on what model I ment. The derailleur the bike has is the first record derailleur before nuovo or the super. This diy cage you are talking about sounds amazing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,538
Posted By ToniH.

Campagnolo Record with a long cage?

Hello,

I’m converting a racing bike from 66 to a 650b randonneur. It has fully campagnolo parts and I was thinking that it would be nice to keep it as far as possible like that.

I know that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-20, 05:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,936
Posted By ToniH.

That looks great. Did the Velo Orange have enough...

That looks great. Did the Velo Orange have enough room to adjust the height from 700c to 650b? I'm planing to use old honjos I have for now. They are 700c but I have massaged them to mach 650b radius.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 04:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,936
Posted By ToniH.

Fender installs for 650b conversions

Hi!

I'm in the middle of converting a vintage french bike to 650b size. It just lacks the fenders. Would love to see how other people have solved how to mount the fenders to the crown and to the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-05-20, 04:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,126
Posted By ToniH.

So I went ahead and purchased the singer. The...

So I went ahead and purchased the singer. The geometry and size feels... absolutely perfect! I changed the the tires to 650b, 42mm extra legers and with the shoes on I have absolutely no problems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-20, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,753
Posted By ToniH.

Bottom bracket for using Specialites TA cranks on a modern bike

Hello,

I'm building a surly long haul trucker for my wife and Specialites TA cranks seem to be only decent ones I have found in 160mm lenght. I found a pair but I'm a bit confused which bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-19, 03:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,851
Posted By ToniH.

Could you explain a bit more about this filing of...

Could you explain a bit more about this filing of the mafacs? Which part you are filing to get rid of the squealing?

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-19, 07:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,643
Posted By ToniH.

I feel that some of this 650b / fat tire craze is...

I feel that some of this 650b / fat tire craze is similar to the fixed gear trend a while ago. It provides a simple way to convert an old bike to something you feel that you have made yourself....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-19, 04:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,851
Posted By ToniH.

They don't fit the dedicated braze ons. Its not a...

They don't fit the dedicated braze ons. Its not a problem if one is just using the normal brake bridge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,851
Posted By ToniH.

Will do when I get home! :) I found from a french...

Will do when I get home! :) I found from a french forum that the width of the GT is the same as the competition model. Theres a quite o lot interesting information:

Différence entre les Mafac...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,851
Posted By ToniH.

Centerpulls with longer reach than racers?

Hello,

I have been thinking to convert a bike that has braze ons for mafac racers to 650b but found out that the raids are much wider than the racers. Is there some centerpulls that has a longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,304
Posted By ToniH.

Beatiful Mercier. :beer:

Beatiful Mercier. :beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,298
Posted By ToniH.

Is there some shimano hubs you like particularly?...

Is there some shimano hubs you like particularly? I saw some dura-ace ones at ebay that seemed rather interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,298
Posted By ToniH.

Last build I finnished was with Phil Wood touring...

Last build I finnished was with Phil Wood touring hubs and they are nice for sure. And heavy! The rear one weights something like 0.5 kg and that kind of sparked my interest to find out what other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,025
Posted By ToniH.

Makes sense. It's a nice one for sure!

Makes sense. It's a nice one for sure!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-19, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,298
Posted By ToniH.

126 OLN hubs

Hello,

Whats the current options these days when it comes to the 126 hubs. Should I just go with used maxi cars? The freewheel situation seems to bit restricted with the french threaded hubs. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-19, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,025
Posted By ToniH.

Wish I would have the skills to do something like...

Wish I would have the skills to do something like this. Looks fantastic already. Is the front rack a custom one also?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,097
Posted By ToniH.

Another stunner TenGrainBread :thumb: can't wait...

Another stunner TenGrainBread :thumb: can't wait to see it all build up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-19, 03:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,400
Posted By ToniH.

Hi TenGrainBread Your cherubim build is a...

Hi TenGrainBread Your cherubim build is a fantastic example! Thanks for comfirming the break issue. Just as I thought it would be.

I have been drooling over these from japanese yahoo auctions for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-19, 04:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,400
Posted By ToniH.

650A to 650B

Hello,

I have been eyeing some japanese randonneuring bikes lately. There seems to be more examples on the market for a short rider as me. Many of them are originally designed to 650A tires...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-22-19, 12:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,126
Posted By ToniH.

I made a quick mockup with my bike on top of the...

I made a quick mockup with my bike on top of the Singer... The only thing that still worries me is the bottom bracket height difference. I asked the seller for some more measurements, but I'm quite...
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