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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,738
Posted By clubman

Faggedabowdit. Not important.

Faggedabowdit. Not important.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,738
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: 1,738
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: 1,738
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: 1,738
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: 1,738
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: 1,738
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: 580
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: 1,624
Views: 245,398
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: 323
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: 3,337
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: 448
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: 59
Views: 2,722
Posted By clubman

Pics? ;)

Pics? ;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 923
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: 27,964
Views: 4,517,751
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: 59
Views: 2,722
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: 370
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: 3,337
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: 260
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: 27,964
Views: 4,517,751
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: 775
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: 372
Posted By clubman

Hi-E

Hi-E
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,338
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: 682
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: 27,964
Views: 4,517,751
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: 27,964
Views: 4,517,751
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: 6,474
Views: 771,521
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: 1,031
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: 1,031
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: 656
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: 581
Posted By clubman

LF = June 1987

LF = June 1987
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 874
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: 282
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.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,236
Posted By clubman

Big fat English roadsters with studs work well as...

Big fat English roadsters with studs work well as they have a low centre of gravity and their slack geometry allow your legs to act as stabilizers when you lose it on ice. I've posted these pics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,156
Posted By clubman

fify

fify
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-18-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By clubman

I've likely got a set for just shipping. What...

I've likely got a set for just shipping. What clamp diameter to be safe?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By clubman

That's a gem.

That's a gem.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-16-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 508
Posted By clubman

My Sprint skewers were from an 87 Circuit and...

My Sprint skewers were from an 87 Circuit and don't have D-rings. Different models for different years?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 588
Posted By clubman

SirMike1983 Is a meticulous preservationist of...

SirMike1983 Is a meticulous preservationist of Schwinns and may have parts or knowledge to share.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,751
Posted By clubman

If anyone buys it, I've got a '51 dyno front hub...

If anyone buys it, I've got a '51 dyno front hub with Bakelite cover, also in 36 holes :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 583
Posted By clubman

Remove wheels and plastic food wrap the heck out...

Remove wheels and plastic food wrap the heck out of the frame. Should take 5 minutes. You could even remount the wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,751
Posted By clubman

Small cog That was called Carmine Red and...

Small cog That was called Carmine Red and appears to have a gold under coat. Really pretty paint in the sun.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,915
Posted By clubman

Crap you said drop bar. Same bike, fixed wheel...

Crap you said drop bar. Same bike, fixed wheel with drops. Just add Duomatic.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1361/sakai_fixed_57b55c069994d0ace0cda18b1f1352f364de5277.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,915
Posted By clubman

The only truly lightweight IGH I've built was a...

The only truly lightweight IGH I've built was a Sakai Champion 2 Duo-matic with mudguards & rack. ~ 23 lbs without the Conquest saddle and pedals iirc....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,446
Posted By clubman

My son gave me some sweet electrical...

My son gave me some sweet electrical screwdrivers. Nice.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 395
Posted By clubman

I think you need to get the bike first. Geometry...

I think you need to get the bike first. Geometry can be different from year to year or even size to size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By clubman

Whatever gets you through the day. I run from ...

Whatever gets you through the day. I run from moral objectivism.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By clubman

No. Just saying it can be done with a nice...

No. Just saying it can be done with a nice half-round file if you can't get the tool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By clubman

Well, yes, I've installed one. 45 degrees is not...

Well, yes, I've installed one. 45 degrees is not a difficult angle to achieve and the Mavic cartridge is self-aligning. Sharpening a chisel or a wood plane is harder. Short of doing a complete...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By clubman

Fine hand files take so little material off on...

Fine hand files take so little material off on each stroke that it's hard to mess it up. I've done it and it was easy.
Purists may say get the tool and that's fine too.
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