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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-26-22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By jimijames

FS: Frameset Eddy Merckx Professional '84 Columbus SL

[Sold]

Hello,

I'm selling a frame/fork Eddy Merckx. It's 57cm C-C seat tube and 56.7cm top tube. I just received another Eddy Merckx frame one size bigger that fit me better. Condition is good:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,784
Posted By jimijames

Does anyone have a spare Super Course fork by any...

Does anyone have a spare Super Course fork by any chance? I just noticed while refurbishing my frameset that fork steerer is cracked...:cry:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,784
Posted By jimijames

They are the same. Maybe just 1-2mm discrepancy.

They are the same. Maybe just 1-2mm discrepancy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-22, 12:12 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,590
Posted By jimijames

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220410_022325_0893095782ea018be658f69e70348e6511ea665f.jpg

A lot of bronze green!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-22, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,784
Posted By jimijames

Geometry of Super Courses Mark.1

Hello,

I had a chance to compare different frames of Earlier Super Courses with Nervex lugs ('72 I believe) to a Capella lugged Super Course. Both frame were same size. But I noticed that Seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-22, 11:43 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 311,065
Posted By jimijames

Hello! I just finished building my '84...

Hello! I just finished building my '84 Professional SL/SP EM frameset (57cm)(Thank you, CyclesMakaron for dating this frameset). Built with older Ultegra stuff that I had in my parts box. I was able...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-21, 01:05 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,834
Posted By jimijames

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210117_130536_318caada9a49b34f7e66d8b648e79eb7e88a57b8.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-21, 12:59 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,834
Posted By jimijames

That is very cool! I dig it a lot! Mixte with a...

That is very cool! I dig it a lot! Mixte with a Porteur bar and fully campy is something special!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-21, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,162
Posted By jimijames

Thank you so much! I decided to get this frame...

Thank you so much! I decided to get this frame and build it up. According to BB it's a 57cm frame but it measures 58 C-t-T. Every manufacturer has their own way of measuring frames looks like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,059
Posted By jimijames

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/940x2000/screenshot_20211117_183347_gallery_96a8a1aa87619ae4d168c6c75294b79b61632cab.jpg
I know about this Jaoanese brand. I was thinking to use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-21, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,162
Posted By jimijames

I always been into British bikes and just...

I always been into British bikes and just recently dipped my toe in Belgian cycles. Could you please help me to decode this frame? Thanks a lot for your community service! ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,930
Posted By jimijames

Btw, I recently stumbled on an ad selling old...

Btw, I recently stumbled on an ad selling old Super Course forks. Thought of sharing if someone is looking for one. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/373669355935?hash=item57006de19f:g:bP0AAOSwcg1hiG3h
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,930
Posted By jimijames

Carlton Catalina is a predecessor of the Raleigh...

Carlton Catalina is a predecessor of the Raleigh Super Course. It's built with 531 Plain Gauge tubing in the main triangle. But there could be variations from that point. I actually prefer robust...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By jimijames

Please help me identify this Merckx frame

Hello dear friends,

I got interested in this frame but I don't have much knowledge about these frames. I would appreciate any info. Thank you!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,784
Posted By jimijames

Recently rebuilt the rear wheel and the drive...

Recently rebuilt the rear wheel and the drive train a little bit. I'm so happy to ditch the freewheel and switch to 7 speed freehub. I was able to respace to 124.5mm OLD (fits just right into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-20, 01:24 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,834
Posted By jimijames

Raleigh Mixte

I'm helping my friend to restore this Raleigh Mixte, I worked on a couple of Mixte frames but never seen one made with Reynolds 531 tubing. I only know that Raleigh Super Course Mk.1 and Mk.2 mixtes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,784
Posted By jimijames

Well, I had to degrease, clean and polish 48 year...

Well, I had to degrease, clean and polish 48 year old spokes, nipples, rims and hub. Some spokes were bent near the nipple so I put them aside and measured all the spokes in my small collection. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,784
Posted By jimijames

Thank you! I spent some time with the bike today...

Thank you! I spent some time with the bike today and realized why the rear wheel was going loose. Last weekend when I went for a ride I heard the sound of something metal falling on the road, checked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,784
Posted By jimijames

Thank you, noglider and daka. It is a great...

Thank you, noglider and daka. It is a great machine to ride, still tuning it. I find that the rear wheel gets loose when the torque is too high, trying to see what could cause that, probably axle is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,784
Posted By jimijames

I just reached my post count to be able finally...

I just reached my post count to be able finally share my project pics. I bought it from original owner who bought it in 1972 or 1971 which perfectly correlates with the Nervex lugs and cursive font...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-29-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,701
Posted By jimijames

I never had a desire to remove braze-ons. Bike...

I never had a desire to remove braze-ons. Bike stays with me temporarily, the next owner might appreciate braze-ons for cables. They were never on my way when I was riding the "fixified" bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,050,016
Posted By jimijames

[QUOTE=schind1324;21723434] The bicycle as...

[QUOTE=schind1324;21723434]
The bicycle as received from my father the original owner. A 1982 Raleigh Surerbe./QUOTE]
Beautiful bicycle! I've never heard about this model, only 3 speed SA Superbe....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 780,303
Posted By jimijames

I'd love to find a Raleigh Competition...

I'd love to find a Raleigh Competition frameset/bike (around 58cm/23inch) if someone has one and ready to part with it. Cheers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,271
Posted By jimijames

Thank you! I got the message, but still can't see...

Thank you! I got the message, but still can't see it, have few messages left to be able to see PMs and post pictures of my SC;) sorry for the offtopic
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,271
Posted By jimijames

Thanks for this info, very cool! But Mk.I has...

Thanks for this info, very cool! But Mk.I has such a beautiful lugs and so much character to it comparing to Mk.II. Mk.II looks a bit more modern a little bit more mainstream imo. Did you change...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 09:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,271
Posted By jimijames

Oh hey! That could be amazing! Is there anything...

Oh hey! That could be amazing! Is there anything you need that I could find in my small stash? I'm in BC
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,271
Posted By jimijames

I still thinking about finding the SunXCD 120mm...

I still thinking about finding the SunXCD 120mm freehubs to rebuild the wheels again for the future serviceability, but for now it works. I never tried the original dimpled Weinmann rims, I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,271
Posted By jimijames

I read your rebuild as a guide how to proceed...

I read your rebuild as a guide how to proceed with my own restoration. Also, I'm Canadian too.

I ditched the original cottered Nervar crank and replaced it with a very light 170mm Superbe crank....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 12:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,271
Posted By jimijames

Great little Super Course! I've been reading...

Great little Super Course! I've been reading "Show your Super Course" thread and remember your mk I Super Course, very curious about the ride quality between the two models. I recently acquired 1972...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,961
Posted By jimijames

What a beautiful bike! Is it a Competition or...

What a beautiful bike! Is it a Competition or Gran(d) Sport(s)? I just love the simple black colour, so elegant.
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