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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-16, 12:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,436
Posted By Numbskull

Congratulations. Not just for your...

Congratulations.
Not just for your aesthetically pleasing result but also for the courage and patience to take on such a project and see it through to such a result. Well done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-16, 12:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,640
Posted By Numbskull

I find about 1/2-1 mph difference when pushing...

I find about 1/2-1 mph difference when pushing hard for sustained distance through winding/rolling terrain......although the size of my smile at the end of the ride doesn't suffer at all. I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-16, 04:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,379
Posted By Numbskull

Here is a disguised one close to what you want. ...

Here is a disguised one close to what you want.
Bombini - Biciclette In vendita a Milano (http://www.subito.it/biciclette/bombini-milano-164118108.htm)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-16, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,081
Posted By Numbskull

Eroica Primavera

Just got back from this. You don't see much about it on line relative to the original L'Eroica event or the Calif version.
This is the spring Italian version. I think this was the second time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,327,363
Posted By Numbskull

Big one, not a great build but probably an...

Big one, not a great build but probably an original frame and if you need this size...........

Vintage 63cm Molteni Orange Eddy Merckx w/ Campy (http://capecod.craigslist.org/bik/5514046355.html)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 04:37 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 43,951
Posted By Numbskull

Well done. Great bike choice and great jersey.

Well done. Great bike choice and great jersey.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-16, 05:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,488
Posted By Numbskull

Which of your bicycles did you use?

Which of your bicycles did you use?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-16, 01:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,480
Posted By Numbskull

Link to the Handbuilt site article Tom Ritchey's...

Link to the Handbuilt site article Tom Ritchey's Eroica Classic (http://www.handbuiltbicyclenews.com/c23-bicycles/85-tom-ritchey-invokes-the-classic-for-eroica-california)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-16, 12:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,488
Posted By Numbskull

Mixed feelings about uncovering this pool of...

Mixed feelings about uncovering this pool of scorn but curiosity wins.

Did this happen and how did it go?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-16, 05:22 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 43,951
Posted By Numbskull

Loving it. More please.

Loving it.

More please.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-16, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,734
Posted By Numbskull

I have a Moser team bike from this time period...

I have a Moser team bike from this time period (77-78).
It was built by Marnati.
Similar superficial rust issues.
The frame does not appear to be primed, or as heavily primed, as the other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-16, 03:23 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 43,951
Posted By Numbskull

Good luck and many smiles to everyone...

Good luck and many smiles to everyone participating tomorrow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-16, 07:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,616
Posted By Numbskull

Perhaps you have gotten lucky....

Perhaps you have gotten lucky. http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/Pela_G.htm
There is this interesting frame on ebay with similar seat stay treatment and made of 531....albeit with different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-16, 06:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,400
Posted By Numbskull

After running a 52/42 front and 14-30 rear with a...

After running a 52/42 front and 14-30 rear with a NR RD without problem, I bit the bullet and switched to a campy NR triple (52/42/36) with a 1st Gen Rally Rear DR and the same 14-30 rear cluster. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 08:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,562
Posted By Numbskull

I think this is may be more about retirement and...

I think this is may be more about retirement and motivation than loss of interest.
I'm going through something a bit similar.
What I think is happening is that during a working career (and much of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-16, 03:08 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,327,363
Posted By Numbskull

Looks to be a restoration, not that I'd kick it...

Looks to be a restoration, not that I'd kick it out of my bed.

Just to nit pick, did Campy make a fluted seat post before the SR stuff?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-16, 01:07 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,327,363
Posted By Numbskull

A different color and I'd be in trouble.

A different color and I'd be in trouble.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-16, 05:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,550
Posted By Numbskull

Removed serial number Badly repainted Likely...

Removed serial number
Badly repainted
Likely a long ago sad story in there somewhere
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-16, 12:05 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 37,218
Posted By Numbskull

Paid 1000 Euro for a '68 Marastoni from Italy. ...

Paid 1000 Euro for a '68 Marastoni from Italy. Worked out just fine.........except the 200 to ship and 200 for customs...ouch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-16, 05:18 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,327,363
Posted By Numbskull

I had one of these (Raleigh Pro) back in 1974. ...

I had one of these (Raleigh Pro) back in 1974. Compared to Italian geometry the bike seemed to have a higher bottom bracket and standover height for supposedly the same seat tube size (not that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-16, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,628
Posted By Numbskull

How do people deal with the moisture that is...

How do people deal with the moisture that is introduced inside the tubes by soaking the frame, particularly the top tube, seat stays, and fork.
Seems like it would take a long time to dry and likely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-16, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,152
Posted By Numbskull

I've pulled and changed races out of Record hubs....

I've pulled and changed races out of Record hubs. It is not difficult once you build a tool to do it.
You might try some of the big Colorado bike shops. One of them (I forget which) has a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-16, 08:51 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,327,363
Posted By Numbskull

Tretubi=not a Gap

Tretubi=not a Gap
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,123
Posted By Numbskull

That is certainly a fair criticism of the events....

That is certainly a fair criticism of the events.

I note that the registration for the two in Italy is relatively cheap (45 Euro for this May, about 70 Euro for the fall) while the California...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-16, 06:44 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,926
Posted By Numbskull

Pfffffffffffff. You're way too forgiving for this...

Pfffffffffffff. You're way too forgiving for this topic?

Cork bar tape
Plastic bar plugs
Puke colored reproduction brake hoods (real ones from the early 70's are darker)
Ugly D2R2 bottle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-16, 06:19 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,271
Posted By Numbskull

This clip belongs in this thread. ...

This clip belongs in this thread.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV4MJok1_2o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 08:26 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,926
Posted By Numbskull

OK, Bob, I'll play. Here is one I was able to...

OK, Bob, I'll play.
Here is one I was able to sneak by them in Italy.
How many egregious sins can you find (hint, there are at least 8)?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 07:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,271
Posted By Numbskull

Low trail bikes aside, if you can't ride while...

Low trail bikes aside, if you can't ride while letting go of the handlebars it is very likely your position on the bike is to blame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,926
Posted By Numbskull

Please. You know damn well your bike is in the...

Please. You know damn well your bike is in the spirit of the event. The cantilever rule was to rule out cyclocross bikes that were common early on. Have you bothered to send someone a picture and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,926
Posted By Numbskull

I suspect you are being sarcastic but, if not,...

I suspect you are being sarcastic but, if not, plenty of people do the ride with both (though why is beyond me......I found the need for a modern handlebar light on the long ride annoying).
You can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 06:50 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,926
Posted By Numbskull

EXACTLY! Why such self certain hate for...

EXACTLY!

Why such self certain hate for something people have not experienced.

The ride is fun.
The people are nice.
It is not competitive.
No one is judging you or your bike.
The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 06:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,926
Posted By Numbskull

Absolutely not, indeed if you are doing the long...

Absolutely not, indeed if you are doing the long ride (at least in Italy) you'd be smart to bring something that can take a beating.
It is about the ride and a love of old bikes, not some show and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,926
Posted By Numbskull

Why do you think that would not qualify? Bikes...

Why do you think that would not qualify?
Bikes do not have to be original. They allow modern rims and tires (just not aero or carbon ones), they allow modern gear train upgrades that at least...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 17,436
Posted By Numbskull

Bingo. It is more about the attitude than the...

Bingo.
It is more about the attitude than the bike and sounds like you have the right one.

As for tips, one that doesn't get much mention is to take something like a small narrow screwdriver or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-16, 07:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,447
Posted By Numbskull

With a six speed freewheel a 52 chain ring puts...

With a six speed freewheel a 52 chain ring puts me @ mid-block in the back at the cadence and pace I like to ride. Gives me several taller gears for short hard effort or aggressive downhills. I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-16, 08:08 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 17,436
Posted By Numbskull

Yeah, there is some of that, but there is a lot...

Yeah, there is some of that, but there is a lot more as well.
120-130 miles with 10,000-12,000 ft of climbing over mostly dirt roads is a serious ride and you learn a lot about yourself, your bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-16, 05:41 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 17,436
Posted By Numbskull

I can't imagine you would have a problem provided...

I can't imagine you would have a problem provided you have down tube shifters, 32 spoke wheels, and toe clips.
I note they allow the new Bianchi classic bike as well as newer custom frames outfitted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,488
Posted By Numbskull

One final.....and hopefully...

One final.....and hopefully constructive....contribution to this thread. As helpful as RT's advice is, I think his suggestions for hydration may be overzealous and potentially counter-productive,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 08:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,488
Posted By Numbskull

Yup. Truth is it was going to be a reach anyways....

Yup. Truth is it was going to be a reach anyways. All's well that ends well. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 07:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,488
Posted By Numbskull

RT, you're off base here. I expect nothing from...

RT, you're off base here.
I expect nothing from anyone other than to be treated with decency.
I am sorry you make me out to be some lazy idiot.
I am sorry you found my questions annoying.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 03:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,488
Posted By Numbskull

Sorry for getting involved. Sorry for...

Sorry for getting involved.
Sorry for mis-spelling "later".
So it goes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 12:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,488
Posted By Numbskull

I agree the second 1/2 of your post was excellent...

I agree the second 1/2 of your post was excellent and very helpful.
The bit above, however, appears unnecessary and intentionally insulting, particularly when you latter go on to address most of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,218
Posted By Numbskull

Three forum members, Pastor Bob, Gomango, and...

Three forum members, Pastor Bob, Gomango, and Rootboy, are on a 400km ride. They are tired, it is dark, and starts to rain. They decide to seek shelter at an isolated farmhouse.
They knock on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 02:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,218
Posted By Numbskull

A man walks up to a bar slaps down a $100 bill...

A man walks up to a bar slaps down a $100 bill and tells the bar tender, "I'll bet you this $100 that you can slide a beer mug down this bar as fast as you want and I can pee into it without getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,488
Posted By Numbskull

This, with some tweaking, looks doable, although...

This, with some tweaking, looks doable, although I have no idea of traffic issues (and riding thru the night on a Fri or Sat obviously entails some DUI exposure).

Farmington to Quakertown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,488
Posted By Numbskull

Sounds brutal (and likely beyond me) but possibly...

Sounds brutal (and likely beyond me) but possibly interesting.
How would you foresee this playing out?
What total riding time/average speed on the bike?
How much at night?
How much elevation...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 07:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,218
Posted By Numbskull

second thoughts, too crude, sorry

second thoughts, too crude, sorry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 07:11 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,218
Posted By Numbskull

A mouse and an hippo, who are best friends, are...

A mouse and an hippo, who are best friends, are walking through the jungle when the mouse falls in a deep fencepost hole.

"Help, help", he cried, " the hole is too deep, I can't get out, I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 875
Posted By Numbskull

Neat. Thanks for the link.

Neat. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-15, 06:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,161
Posted By Numbskull

Did some good ones, Mt Greylock/Petersburg Pass,...

Did some good ones, Mt Greylock/Petersburg Pass, D2R2 160K, L'Eroica 209K, but what I remember the most is just losing myself alone on a vintage bike in Tuscany.

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