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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 3,519
Posted By jdawginsc

Haha! Yeah, all ADs were silver brazed if I...

Haha!

Yeah, all ADs were silver brazed if I recall correctly (by hand). Needed venting holes somewhere. They also make fun whistling noises...and catch ghostly apparitions if riding at night.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 469
Posted By jdawginsc

Same sentiment as most have opined. There might...

Same sentiment as most have opined. There might be a bike out there I would make original (I have one that is all original...Nishiki TriA...but that is only because I bought it as such and cleaned it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 3,519
Posted By jdawginsc

Looking like you are having a blast!

Looking like you are having a blast!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 370
Posted By jdawginsc

Not at all! Mad Honk, you da’ man! Glad it’s...

Not at all! Mad Honk, you da’ man! Glad it’s getting a good home!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 370
Posted By jdawginsc

I recognize that! Good call!

I recognize that! Good call!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 139
Posted By jdawginsc

A lot of the later 8 speeds will pull the same...

A lot of the later 8 speeds will pull the same for 9 speed. Not sure if this is one or not.

That said, the embossed 9 speed, long cage Mirage (or Veloce, or Avanti) are rare birds to find intact.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 557
Posted By jdawginsc

Absolutely worth doing something with. Very cool...

Absolutely worth doing something with. Very cool early large scale frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,299
Posted By jdawginsc

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image_f09146f19d406edaef3acfe11910b3ca5a68c10c.jpg
De-Raleigh-fication process underway!

Citristrip with some course sanding to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1,925
Views: 111,504
Posted By jdawginsc

Make it a single chainring up front! Drill out...

Make it a single chainring up front! Drill out the brake bridge!

Wheels and chain and cable housings are seriously the best bets for safe weight reduction. You already shaved some grams via the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 557
Posted By jdawginsc

Yep. Honestly, I don’t think Colnago did the MTB...

Yep. Honestly, I don’t think Colnago did the MTB thing as early as this frame seems to be (mid-80s). I’m pretty sure they jumped aboard about the same time Campy did briefly (early 90s).

Rossin,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,100
Posted By jdawginsc

That bike above (champagne) has some fascinating...

That bike above (champagne) has some fascinating wares attached to it. Brake set Cavalotto is something else.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,756
Posted By jdawginsc

Hey stranger! Good to see you back on the boards.

Hey stranger! Good to see you back on the boards.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,100
Posted By jdawginsc

Thanks for the journal entries! Really cool, Rob!...

Thanks for the journal entries! Really cool, Rob! I especially liked the cultural stuff. My son is considering a few years in Japan and I am completely supporting it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 18,284
Posted By jdawginsc

In a “blind leading the blind way...”

In a “blind leading the blind way...”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 557
Posted By jdawginsc

Sort of always surprised by restickering the big...

Sort of always surprised by restickering the big brands on what are sometimes nice frames in their own right.

More often than not, I don’t think it is an insidious plot for sales, but maybe a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 204
Posted By jdawginsc

Im guessing this was Sprint non-indexing and a PO...

Im guessing this was Sprint non-indexing and a PO wanted indexed shifting? It would make sense that they exchanged RD, shifters and freewheel to make it work.

As non-indexing goes, Sprint probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By jdawginsc

It absolutely is, but there are a few other...

It absolutely is, but there are a few other things that provide grits to help the cleaning...and it is much less caustic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 557
Posted By jdawginsc

No real clue. After the Fauxsin saga, was...

No real clue. After the Fauxsin saga, was somewhat resolved by Lattz and his sleuthing, weirder things have happened!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 557
Posted By jdawginsc

It’s a Colnago.

It’s a Colnago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 777
Posted By jdawginsc

You beat me to it, but Sonny Bono was the right...

You beat me to it, but Sonny Bono was the right call.

I need a Roman numeral glossary to keep up with juvela

I figure them out eventually, and it makes me slow down to read!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,033
Posted By jdawginsc

You guys did an incredible restoration. Looks...

You guys did an incredible restoration. Looks fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,299
Posted By jdawginsc

Not a Schwinn guy, but their heavyweight fillet...

Not a Schwinn guy, but their heavyweight fillet braised bikes always had the coolest colors. The Root Beer, your Orange, banana yellow, the powder blue...was there a lime-Kelly green maybe...? Was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By jdawginsc

So definitely a sport tourer, with emphasis on...

So definitely a sport tourer, with emphasis on the sport. Very cool frame I didn’t know existed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 370
Posted By jdawginsc

Might have something. I will check.

Might have something. I will check.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah, I posted the vinegar and barkeeps before...

Yeah, I posted the vinegar and barkeeps before the picture, so it might be a deeper then simple surface type. But that’s where I would start I think.

Another would be Oxalic acid, which I do not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7,914
Views: 962,968
Posted By jdawginsc

Nicely done!

Nicely done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 332
Posted By jdawginsc

I have learned something new once again! SR does...

I have learned something new once again! SR does NOT equal Sakae Ringyo.

The Windsor connection is very interesting. Which is in itself a fascinating brand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 332
Posted By jdawginsc

I could be wrong, but they and Araya seem to me...

I could be wrong, but they and Araya seem to me to have contracted out? But I think it is the same company.

If not, I learned something new about Sakae Ringyo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 294
Posted By jdawginsc

Respond to some of the other threads to get 10...

Respond to some of the other threads to get 10 and away you go! Welcome aboard. I am interested to see it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 18,284
Posted By jdawginsc

I’ve tried to determine a “minimum” I could...

I’ve tried to determine a “minimum” I could accept and it has been difficult. Luckily I still need to rehome non-keepers from the “Great Bike Giveaway” that has exceeded 40 now (42 given and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 18,284
Posted By jdawginsc

Preliminary evaluation of my personal bikes and...

Preliminary evaluation of my personal bikes and moreso, fitness of me began with a 14ish mile or so jaunt on the Colnecko.

1977 Super allowed for bigger tires thankfully. Other than a slight...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-12-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By jdawginsc

Wonder what size tires that could be squeezed in...

Wonder what size tires that could be squeezed in that one if it is sport touring? Is the bottom bracket triple or just double? Interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 02:57 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,887
Posted By jdawginsc

Only if I wish to be skewered like shish-kabob on...

Only if I wish to be skewered like shish-kabob on a hot flame... Not enough evaporust in the world able to remove the amount of rust.

Rusted through on the top tube, and bottom bracket area.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-12-24, 02:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By jdawginsc

Aha! Now I understand. Most of my frames need a...

Aha! Now I understand. Most of my frames need a braze on FD as well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-11-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By jdawginsc

. Are you asking if your brifters can handle...

.

Are you asking if your brifters can handle a triple crank or your front derailleur?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By jdawginsc

Some vinegar or barkeeps friend will wipe most of...

Some vinegar or barkeeps friend will wipe most of that off quickly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By jdawginsc

Any pictures? Seems like a good buy and a blank...

Any pictures? Seems like a good buy and a blank canvas to finish!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,299
Posted By jdawginsc

Aha. Figured it was a contract build. Still a...

Aha. Figured it was a contract build. Still a Huffy though, just with better quality dropouts and fork.

Likely still straight gauge hi-ten steel.

Very cool looking though (not unlike the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,299
Posted By jdawginsc

Dang. I might have to rethink Huffy even more...

Dang. I might have to rethink Huffy even more than AdventureManCO has already made me done so.

Looks like a fun bike to do the challenge with, and looks like it needs Stronglight, Nervar and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-10-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,553
Posted By jdawginsc

Last call before storage!

Last call before storage!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-10-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By jdawginsc

$300 shipped including freewheel. Last price drop...

$300 shipped including freewheel. Last price drop before storage!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-10-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By jdawginsc

Uodated. Offers for multiples considered!

Uodated. Offers for multiples considered!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-10-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By jdawginsc

Bump

Bump
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-10-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,521
Posted By jdawginsc

Updated 5/10

Updated 5/10
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,887
Posted By jdawginsc

Just wanted to know if you were still following...

Just wanted to know if you were still following me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 33,747
Posted By jdawginsc

Dang. My size too.

Dang. My size too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 33,747
Posted By jdawginsc

Seat tube is 62, top tube 59 I think. Looks about...

Seat tube is 62, top tube 59 I think. Looks about right. If the ST was 57, I’d likely have to take the plunge and drive.

Does anyone recognize the seatpost?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 453
Posted By jdawginsc

...Think the snap spot is at the clover.

...Think the snap spot is at the clover.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 453
Posted By jdawginsc

That was the one I thought was pretty ingenious...

That was the one I thought was pretty ingenious back in the day. I couldn’t remember what it was called, but remembered reading about it a Bicycling ad in the 80s. Luckily EBay had one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,887
Posted By jdawginsc

Not that I am amassing any more projects, but my...

Not that I am amassing any more projects, but my philosophy is other than cheap steel bikes (Huffy, Murray, etc...), if it is not rusted through, it is worth saving.

Once there are rust holes,...
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