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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,602
Posted By bg18947

I love your handlebar/stem rack.

I love your handlebar/stem rack.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,848
Posted By bg18947

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20200831_120519_663eff3ad4fadfb445942fd150bbd95685aeab15.jpg
Fork end and front hub
The fork ends look the same as my 82 Falcon 753....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 467,821
Posted By bg18947

John Howard's Land Speed Record Bike

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1076/dsc00790_1920x1076_2378318d90fe8fd6b4f4bd3e590e19ef0778b238.jpg
Not a time trial, but the Need for Speed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 09:00 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 42,710
Posted By bg18947

97 Cannondale F1000 in Mango ...

97 Cannondale F1000 in Mango
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20201001_225545_c7b85aa9b842210fcf1de353724c40c584662a5d.jpg
Tuned up, washed and waxed.
Forum: Commuting
09-25-20, 06:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,916
Posted By bg18947

Maybe the Lemond family wants to be the Tesla of...

Maybe the Lemond family wants to be the Tesla of bikes?
Forum: Commuting
09-23-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,916
Posted By bg18947

LeMond's New Carbon Bikes

I just saw this in my news feed. Lemond is bringing two new carbon fiber E-Bikes to market which is the first product from his investment in carbon fiber production technologies. Pricey, but is it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,484
Posted By bg18947

That's a steal. The headset is probably worth...

That's a steal. The headset is probably worth $25 alone. How come I don't come upon these. I think that looks like a very late 80s or early 90s based on the internal cabling guides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 35,581
Posted By bg18947

1982 Falcon 753

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20200831_121054_a163de207a8ec46d234fec78b60a3015435c4a37.jpg
Originally, it was pearl canary yellow. But, the factory paint from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,484
Posted By bg18947

That's a cool story. I just finished touching up...

That's a cool story. I just finished touching up and waxing my Strawberry today. Decided to experiment with painting the binder bolt. I have smoothen out the blobs a bit since I took the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,484
Posted By bg18947

Yeah, your 54cm 1985 Strawberry is just like...

Yeah, your 54cm 1985 Strawberry is just like mine. Off-center top tube cable guides. I just finished applying touch-up paint to my purple frame and waxed it. I also experimented with painting the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,484
Posted By bg18947

I'm pretty sure those are rebranded Toutan toe...

I'm pretty sure those are rebranded Toutan toe straps from France with the Strawberry imprint. They are kevlar reinforced and barely stretch. What is nice about them is they get through tight pedal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-20, 02:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,484
Posted By bg18947

Yes. Strawberry Cyclesport was the importer of...

Yes. Strawberry Cyclesport was the importer of VAR tools, Machetti Lange frame building rigs, Gipiemme, Modolo, Mavic, Ambrosio rims, Toutan toe straps, and some other supplies. Besides selling their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,484
Posted By bg18947

Newbie on Bike Forums. I created an album of my...

Newbie on Bike Forums. I created an album of my 1985 Strawberry. Still a work in progress. Fresh grease around seatpost, binder, and headset. Just did the touch-up paint today (I got Dodge Plum Crazy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,958
Posted By bg18947

Bob Roll definitely seems to have the personality...

Bob Roll definitely seems to have the personality to connect with everyone. Life of the party. I wish him well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By bg18947

Head tube lug work is different along with the...

Head tube lug work is different along with the fork crown I saw in the other picture. BB shell, chainstay and seat stay bridges look the same as mine. When you put your bike together, let me know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-20, 09:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By bg18947

I've built many wheels, and I happen to get a bad...

I've built many wheels, and I happen to get a bad batch of nipples with DT spokes. I've been lucky with Alpina spokes. Just the luck of the draw. Nice Appel, take some close ups of the lug work on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-20, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,958
Posted By bg18947

Don't forget Dave Stoller. He may only be a...

Don't forget Dave Stoller. He may only be a movie character, but one that we could look up to.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,958
Posted By bg18947

Totally forgot about Eric Heiden. I remember he...

Totally forgot about Eric Heiden. I remember he had one of those Exxon Grafteks. He was racing in Central Park once and some pedestrian walked in front of the him. Bingo! Grafteks were available in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,958
Posted By bg18947

Lemond has integrity. I support him. I hope he...

Lemond has integrity. I support him. I hope he continues doing well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,958
Posted By bg18947

If you read about him on Wiki, it covers his...

If you read about him on Wiki, it covers his relationship with Trek which went sour when he got into the feud with Lance Armstrong. Trek built frames for Lemond and they pretty much derailed him when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By bg18947

Yeah, it was around 81/82 that all the hard...

Yeah, it was around 81/82 that all the hard anodized/heat treated rims marketing came on strong. The Mavic SSCs were the gold standard. Last clinchers I used were the Weinmann concave rims that I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-20, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,528
Posted By bg18947

Updated: My bad, didn't see the detail for...

Updated: My bad, didn't see the detail for Clincher rims. I only used tubulars.
Late, joining during Covid....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,256
Posted By bg18947

I went to the shop in 1982 to order a Harry Quinn...

I went to the shop in 1982 to order a Harry Quinn and the shop owner suggested that I look at a new frame he got in. It was an Appel. I saw the quality of the work and placed an order for an Appel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,393
Posted By bg18947

Sounds about right. 60psi for casual and MTB...

Sounds about right. 60psi for casual and MTB tires. 105psi and up for road racing tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,393
Posted By bg18947

I go based on what is the recommended pressure is...

I go based on what is the recommended pressure is specific to the tire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-20, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,741
Posted By bg18947

Posted Falcon and Appel to Gallery

I did manage to add two albums to the Gallery. Not sure if they are showing. New to this forum.
Forum: Introductions
09-15-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By bg18947

I bought mine brand new 97 I think. Mango colored...

I bought mine brand new 97 I think. Mango colored one. Lucky you! I want a bargain like that.
Forum: Introductions
09-15-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By bg18947

Getting Back on the Saddle in North Jersey

This is Bosco, I reside in North Jersey these days. I raced with Sheepshead Cycle Club in 83 and with Kissena from 84-86. Trying to get back the bike to lose the weight. I have my old steel bikes (82...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-13-20, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,510
Posted By bg18947

Cycling Will Raise PSA a TAD

I had gone through a physical late 2019 and my PSA was 7.2 and 6.8. When I read up on some research, cycling before a test is done typically only raises the score 0.2-0.3, based on a study in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,502
Posted By bg18947

Chemistry 101

Specifically lithium grease creates a barrier between aluminum and steel (iron alloy). Whenever the outside electrons of two elements adds up to 7, an ionic bond occurs (galvanization). Same reason...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,687
Posted By bg18947

It was great. I still have their rollers.

It was great. I still have their rollers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,741
Posted By bg18947

I got an Appel which I ordered in 1982 Metallic...

I got an Appel which I ordered in 1982 Metallic Dark Charcoal Imron. I can't post pictures yet because I'm a newbie. I just replaced the 39 year old Vittoria tubulars with fresh Conties and waxed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,741
Posted By bg18947

I do have an Appel and a Strawberry. :-)

I do have an Appel and a Strawberry. :-)
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