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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-07-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,472
Posted By lml999

So...does that mean that the Appalachian was...

So...does that mean that the Appalachian was designed as the 'cross bike due to the higher bottom bracket?

I love my Blue Ridge...bought it many years ago and ignored it for a while. Now it's my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,108
Posted By lml999

I'm sorry, but just because you aren't showing...

I'm sorry, but just because you aren't showing specific symptoms doesn't mean that you didn't suffer harm.

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,010
Posted By lml999

There is a basic timeline on Wikipedia. It could...

There is a basic timeline on Wikipedia. It could use a lot of input!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,266
Posted By lml999

Crinkle up the aluminum foil, wet it and rub the...

Crinkle up the aluminum foil, wet it and rub the chrome with it like you were using a paper towel. Wear latex gloves. Pretty easy!

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 10:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,564
Posted By lml999

Only thing nicer than naked Ti is nude carbon! ...

Only thing nicer than naked Ti is nude carbon!

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 10:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,772
Posted By lml999

Saw that. Your bike is gorgeous! Lee

Saw that. Your bike is gorgeous!

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,772
Posted By lml999

Chombi, that might have been the Speedy. I...

Chombi, that might have been the Speedy. I understand that those brakes were pretty mediocre.

The reality is that this bike will probably not see a lot of heavy braking...it won't see any more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,246
Posted By lml999

Agreed, mostly. I believe that two spaces...

Agreed, mostly.

I believe that two spaces after a period was a typewriter style phenomenon. With kerning and paragraph justification, one space is the new two. :)

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 01:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,246
Posted By lml999

Exclamation Mark!

Exclamation Mark!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,409
Posted By lml999

My Hot Tubes cyclocross frame

Custom made for me in 2003. Sold it as i had picked up not one but two Colnago cyclocross frames. In retrospect, I should have kept the Hot Tubes and let the Dream Cross go. Oh well.

:)

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,772
Posted By lml999

Campy Record or Modolo Professional brakes?

I recently picked up a 1980 Raleigh Team Pro that included a set of Modolo Professional sidepulls, black.

I didn't think twice about pulling them off the bike...as I'm refitting it with all Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 05:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,266
Posted By lml999

I get one shot at this. If a plater screws up...

I get one shot at this. If a plater screws up because I don't provide proper instructions, I have a beautiful, useless fork. Colnago pista forks aren't particularly easy to find!

So I'm thinking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,266
Posted By lml999

Franklin (and CyclArt) charge $175-$200 to...

Franklin (and CyclArt) charge $175-$200 to rechrome a fork. A plater charges $60. How much prep work does a bike painter do before he sends the fork out for plating?

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,115
Posted By lml999

As I knew that it is a bit messy, I wore latex...

As I knew that it is a bit messy, I wore latex gloves. The work did not make any fingernails on a chalkboard sound...

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 07:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 744
Posted By lml999

I rode tubbies for many years. Then I go tired of...

I rode tubbies for many years. Then I go tired of getting all sticky...switched completely over to clinchers. Here are some neat things about clinchers:

1. They ride more evenly -- no lumpy ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,266
Posted By lml999

Thanks, I'm in Boston. Best, Lee

Thanks, I'm in Boston.

Best,

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,115
Posted By lml999

By the way, the Master Ti *may* replace a Colnago...

By the way, the Master Ti *may* replace a Colnago Dream that has been my travel/race bike for the past 3 or 4 years. A nice bike, but a half size too large for me. Still thinking about this...

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,266
Posted By lml999

Rechroming a chrome fork

I picked up a Colnago Pista, about 12 - 15 years old. The front fork is fully chromed and has some spots that have rusted through the chrome layer and into the nickel, due to sweat and salt air...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,115
Posted By lml999

Thanks...I did get a couple of pics into the...

Thanks...I did get a couple of pics into the first posting...yesterday I was on an iPad and moving files around are a bit of a pain.

So the good news is that the aluminum foil trick worked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,115
Posted By lml999

By the way, I found a recommendation to use wet,...

By the way, I found a recommendation to use wet, balled up aluminum foil on the rust. I'll try that in the morning,

Best,

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,115
Posted By lml999

Blue Job is available on Amazon. Unfortunately,...

Blue Job is available on Amazon. Unfortunately, the chrome on the fork is a bit worse than I first thought. Some patches of rust have gone through the chrome, so now I'm thinking about whether I want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 37,299
Posted By lml999

You can contact Colnago through their website. If...

You can contact Colnago through their website. If you provide the serial number, they may get back to you with the year and model.

Best,

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,115
Posted By lml999

Thank you. Nice pics in your flickr account! ...

Thank you. Nice pics in your flickr account!

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,905
Posted By lml999

Thanks Bethany, that's wonderful feedback! ...

Thanks Bethany, that's wonderful feedback!

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 10:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,905
Posted By lml999

Can you say "Mail Boxes Etc"? :)

Can you say "Mail Boxes Etc"? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 10:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,905
Posted By lml999

Hmm...do you think that they would be....oh,...

Hmm...do you think that they would be....oh, never mind :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,905
Posted By lml999

12 step program? One for each bike? :)

12 step program? One for each bike? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,905
Posted By lml999

Nice. Does she have a sister?

Nice. Does she have a sister?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 08:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,115
Posted By lml999

I uploaded a quick initial set of pics to Smugmug...

I uploaded a quick initial set of pics to Smugmug (http://levitts.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/21031896_KpFd5t#!i=1672038426&k=vVRz9Q9). Comments appreciated!

I am not sure...is the front track hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 06:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,115
Posted By lml999

Oops -did I need TWO more bikes?

I snagged a Colnago pista on eBay last week. Seller had a Colnago Master Ti, also in my size, and both of them came home with me today. :)

The pista is Campy Record with a Zipp rear disc wheel....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,564
Posted By lml999

I think Colnago went to a straight fork in 1990. ...

I think Colnago went to a straight fork in 1990.

You can email Colnago (go to the Colnago.com website for a link) with the serial number and they may be able to provide some details.

$275?

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,269
Posted By lml999

Barn full o' bikes - Carver, Mass

No affiliation...saw this on Boston CL, thought someone here might find something of value.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/for/2748824924.html

"I HAVE A BARN THAT IS SCHEDULED TO BE...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By lml999

First year cross rider on carbon wheels? Lee

First year cross rider on carbon wheels?

Lee
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,083
Posted By lml999

Don't get me started. :) My wife wonders why...

Don't get me started. :)

My wife wonders why we have two sets of wheels for each of our cars, and several extra sets stacked in the shed.

Summer tires, winter tires, autocross/track setup,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 08:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,622
Posted By lml999

Arrrggghhh. It's my size! Lee

Arrrggghhh. It's my size!

Lee
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-09-11, 02:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 415
Posted By lml999

What is it?

Pretty sure it's *not* a Litespeed...dropouts and fittings are wrong, badge is not in correct location, just doesn't look right...

on eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-11, 10:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,912
Posted By lml999

Friend of a friend was killed waiting at a red...

Friend of a friend was killed waiting at a red light. Stopped in the lane. Guy came up behind, never even slowed for the red light.

I heard about this 7 years ago, still think about it every time...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-04-11, 09:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,083
Posted By lml999

:) Lee

:)

Lee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,534
Posted By lml999

For a Colnago person, the book is a must-have. I...

For a Colnago person, the book is a must-have. I received mine yesterday, bought it on eBay. Seller was great, book is even better. It's a high quality book with lots of great pictures. I've only...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,363
Posted By lml999

Throw that puppy on ebay and make the leap! ...

Throw that puppy on ebay and make the leap!

Lee
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,363
Posted By lml999

Well, shoot, how many bikes do you own? The 500...

Well, shoot, how many bikes do you own? The 500 allows you to store profiles for up to 3 bikes...so if you have more than 3, you need to go get another one. :)

For the curious ones in the crowd,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-11, 03:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,980
Posted By lml999

Disk soap will take off any wax that you may have...

Disk soap will take off any wax that you may have applied.

Lee
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-02-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,162
Posted By lml999

Is this the ugliest cross bike you've ever seen?

I particularly like the canti bosses! Yikes. View here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRENCH-CYCLOCROSS-FRAME-BERNARD-CARRE-COLUMBUS-CAMPAGNOLO-/320805814727?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab18441c7).
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-02-11, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,083
Posted By lml999

You make an excellent point. I'll go tell SWMBO I...

You make an excellent point. I'll go tell SWMBO I need six more cyclocross bikes. :)

Wish me luck.

Lee
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By lml999

Ironcase is wonderful...but be aware...FedEx is...

Ironcase is wonderful...but be aware...FedEx is measuring these boxes more carefully. For a number of years I paid $50 or so to ship Ground BOS-KC, last time it ran $150. Ouch. The box is specced...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-11, 11:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 17,446
Posted By lml999

You can't mix equipment from different countries,...

You can't mix equipment from different countries, no matter the color. Cinelli - Campy okay. Shimano -- 3T not okay.

Only exception is cool anodized crap on a mountain bike. :)

Hope that helps....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-11, 11:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,426
Posted By lml999

Spending too much time on biking forums. :)

Spending too much time on biking forums. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-11, 09:58 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,675
Posted By lml999

Right, like ABS has reduced auto accident rates. ...

Right, like ABS has reduced auto accident rates.

Actually, people compensate for the improved braking and have *more* accidents*.

Lee
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-02-11, 09:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,083
Posted By lml999

This is a simple math problem. If N = Number of...

This is a simple math problem. If N = Number of bicycles currently owned, N+1 is the correct number of bicycles that you need. D'oh.

:)

Lee
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-02-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,971
Posted By lml999

Um, hit the beer tent in the middle of the race?...

Um, hit the beer tent in the middle of the race? :)

Lee
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