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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-08-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By PhilFo

If this is still around when I get my retention...

If this is still around when I get my retention bonus and start receiving severance, I'll be on it like something that sticks pervasively to, or is actually a descriptor of a thing it's sticking to....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 454
Posted By PhilFo

I had you in mind when I wrote it! :D

I had you in mind when I wrote it! :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 454
Posted By PhilFo

Full Dura Ace Huffy AeroWind. If you have...

Full Dura Ace Huffy AeroWind.
If you have multiple grail bikes, maybe branch off into other tinkering hobbies which don't cost a ton and take up lots of space. Manual typewriter repair and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 721
Posted By PhilFo

Let me re-state this: If the spindle is...

Let me re-state this:
If the spindle is original, it is an SR SVX which is a JIS spec. spindle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 721
Posted By PhilFo

If that's the original spindle, then it is a JIS...

If that's the original spindle, then it is a JIS taper as that's a SR SVX bottom bracket. The crankarm was probably not adequately tightened (thin wall socket needed) then ridden for however long...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-05-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By PhilFo

Ugh. Having adult responsibilities sucks. This...

Ugh. Having adult responsibilities sucks.
This is one of those dream bikes for me. Perfect size. Just not meant to be right now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 721
Posted By PhilFo

Did the bottom bracket cup unscrew from the frame...

Did the bottom bracket cup unscrew from the frame or just the cracked crankarm?
That "threaded stick" is the bottom bracket spindle, and also is a standard one, the way it was constructed on most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,410
Posted By PhilFo

I'm willing to bet it's a Japanese frame, from...

I'm willing to bet it's a Japanese frame, from the Hatta headset and other Japanese components. Probably JIS cups as well. Do the dropouts have stamps?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 411
Posted By PhilFo

Maybe start with a tadpole recumbent then?

Maybe start with a tadpole recumbent then?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 411
Posted By PhilFo

One other way to do it would be to repurpose and...

One other way to do it would be to repurpose and modify an old steel tandem frame with a sloped or step through stoker frame. You get an incredible amount of weight on there and the step through...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-01-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 488
Posted By PhilFo

I happen to have one of these framesets which is...

I happen to have one of these framesets which is slated to leave, in case you want it ;)
Phil
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 655
Posted By PhilFo

I got the VO Enterprise instead of waiting for an...

I got the VO Enterprise instead of waiting for an undetermined amount of time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 601
Posted By PhilFo

The threading will work, you just need to know...

The threading will work, you just need to know the crown race diameter to properly fit on your fork
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,229
Posted By PhilFo

I've seen an older NOS Miche track hub with...

I've seen an older NOS Miche track hub with lockring for the cost of the lockring alone.
Like buying a whole 70s Mercedes for $300 just to salvage the mint, not cracked or Sun damaged dash.
Phil
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By PhilFo

If your crown race is loose, get some Loctite 660...

If your crown race is loose, get some Loctite 660 to adhere it, don't use epoxy or JB Weld.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 269
Posted By PhilFo

Getting the wrong size seatpost will not save...

Getting the wrong size seatpost will not save time. You can purchase a set of digital, dial, or vernier calipers and get an accurate measurement yourself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 269
Posted By PhilFo

Do not buy a 26.8mm post without having your...

Do not buy a 26.8mm post without having your seatpost measured. When I replied, I made the mistake of assuming the bike was steel. As it is aluminum, it is almost guaranteed to have a different size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 269
Posted By PhilFo

Every bike shop should be able to accurately...

Every bike shop should be able to accurately measure your seatpost to within .2mm. Literally every one. If you want to do it yourself, get a set of vernier calipers, learn how to read them and go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 807
Posted By PhilFo

That's one of the best scores I've heard. Awesome...

That's one of the best scores I've heard. Awesome bike, not flashy these days but a fantastic ride with some of the best components ever made. XT top mount thumbies forever!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 269
Posted By PhilFo

Most Miyata take a 26.8mm post, with the...

Most Miyata take a 26.8mm post, with the exception of very early-80s 610s, which used a 26.7mm. I have one of these.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/seatpost-sizes.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By PhilFo

Just have this thread moved instead of creating...

Just have this thread moved instead of creating duplicates.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By PhilFo

Paging cb400bill

Paging cb400bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,282
Posted By PhilFo

PM me if you are in serious need of a set of...

PM me if you are in serious need of a set of "brifters". I have a set of 1st gen Dura Ace which can go to a worthy home.
Phil
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By PhilFo

Maybe have a mod move this to the ISO and for...

Maybe have a mod move this to the ISO and for trade thread?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,035
Posted By PhilFo

I wear what is clean.

I wear what is clean.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 325
Posted By PhilFo

I've seen the Superbe decal on the downtube above...

I've seen the Superbe decal on the downtube above or below clamp-on shifters.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 600
Posted By PhilFo

I'm planning on building a set of wheels for my...

I'm planning on building a set of wheels for my red-headed-stepchild Welsh Witcomb using the Sturmey hubs.
Phil
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 600
Posted By PhilFo

The Sturmey Archer high flange 40 hole freewheel...

The Sturmey Archer high flange 40 hole freewheel hub is not quite identical, but would absolutely be correct for your build. They aren't uncommon and since they are Sturmey, they often get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,949
Posted By PhilFo

I think it was about 6 miles. I was riding my CX...

I think it was about 6 miles. I was riding my CX bike, went through a spare tube and three CO2 canisters over the course of the ride. I was at the very farthest northwest tip of Fairmount Park when...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 600
Posted By PhilFo

I've only read about Normandy hubs with 40 hole...

I've only read about Normandy hubs with 40 hole flanges, never seen one in person. I think I have a few sets worth of 36 hole hubs, one of them built and ridden as often as possible, but that bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By PhilFo

The verdict is in. A friend checked the Witcomb...

The verdict is in.
A friend checked the Witcomb group for me and Richard Sachs had confirmed last year that an exact duplicate of my "Witcomb" was one of the Welsh frames.
So, I have a bit of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,912
Posted By PhilFo

Digression: I miss riding almost year round in...

Digression: I miss riding almost year round in decent weather in New Mexico.
Regarding the do-dad, I really like the utility and size of my Pedro's Trixie tool. I have too many neat gadgets though....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,282
Posted By PhilFo

I was thinking of the A-D SLE as a solution. Glad...

I was thinking of the A-D SLE as a solution. Glad it finally found a new home!
Dave is awesome when it comes to working with you to find parts for arcane bike projects.
Phil
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By PhilFo

Thanks for the links! The first listing is too...

Thanks for the links!
The first listing is too short.
I also have a Raleigh Competition fork like one ad but it doesn't allow for mudguards as it's a true 700c fork.
The seller with the 4 chrome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 767
Posted By PhilFo

My old Vitus 979 came with a post and I used it...

My old Vitus 979 came with a post and I used it as a training bike and bragging bike (regarding it's light weight) when I was in college and riding with the Temple U team. I built that thing up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By PhilFo

I've scoured the Internet and the best...

I've scoured the Internet and the best rabbit-hole seems to be to start at the Classic Lightweights' site then go from there.
The serial number on the NDS rear dropout points to Carlton and Viking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By PhilFo

I've used the extra "8th shift" click since 1995...

I've used the extra "8th shift" click since 1995 using XTII shifters. The only time it has failed is when the shifter is dirty or worn out. I have this setup now on my heavy duty Univega Alpina Uno.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-06-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 132,859
Posted By PhilFo

Just received two fantastic Suntour freewheels...

Just received two fantastic Suntour freewheels from Kontact . Many thanks!
Phil
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,282
Posted By PhilFo

There's also cyclocross, which may be perfect in...

There's also cyclocross, which may be perfect in some respect, but tend to be quite aggressive in geometry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By PhilFo

What kind of hubs are they laced to? I'm thinking...

What kind of hubs are they laced to? I'm thinking Araya, but someone else will definitely chime in and offer a correct suggestion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,282
Posted By PhilFo

Yeah, even a good number of the steel MTBs from...

Yeah, even a good number of the steel MTBs from the late 80s-mid 90s are still considered pretty lightweight. The only thing that makes my Breezer heavier than as- stock are the Magura hydraulics and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 859
Posted By PhilFo

I am certain I've worked on one of those about...

I am certain I've worked on one of those about 9-10 years ago here in Philly. I remember it fit me and would have made a perfect bike for the city. I wonder if it's the same bike!?
Phil
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,310
Posted By PhilFo

I've never ridden one, but in the past I built up...

I've never ridden one, but in the past I built up a set of Constrictor Conloy tubulars on a pair of Racelite hubs for a customer.
On Sheldon Brown's site, you can find a link to Spocalc, which has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,282
Posted By PhilFo

Haunt the for sale subforum and a few of the...

Haunt the for sale subforum and a few of the threads in which of few of us afflicted are giving away frame sets for the cost of shipping. You'll probably get a much better project bike from a member...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,282
Posted By PhilFo

Don't discount the Giant ATX line.

Don't discount the Giant ATX line.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28,000
Views: 4,573,537
Posted By PhilFo

So shiny :eek:

So shiny :eek:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,292
Posted By PhilFo

You're killing me! Remember I said I had a set...

You're killing me!
Remember I said I had a set of unused Cyclone BB cups? I dug them out when the package arrived and it turns out they are Italian.
So now I have Italian cups and no frame...
I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-02-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,572
Posted By PhilFo

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/image1_jpeg_9724b9176685ad4feb63959680f2b60d0ebdc590.jpg
My early 90s Breezer Lightning XTR with a correct rigid fork (I received the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 132,859
Posted By PhilFo

Recently purchased quite a few components from...

Recently purchased quite a few components from jdawginsc . Awesome experience! I have to applaud his patience while the path of this Witcomb build took a few turns.
Phil
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 28,000
Views: 4,573,537
Posted By PhilFo

I'm dreaming of moving to Maine...

I'm dreaming of moving to Maine...
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