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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By noglider

Yeah, it’s very good, but do not use this method...

Yeah, it’s very good, but do not use this method for spreading a frame. I tried it, and since my drive-side chain stay is dimpled and my non-drive-side is not, it bent only the drive side out. I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

You know, years ago (yes it was years ago), I...

You know, years ago (yes it was years ago), I didn't like this thread. Now I really do. There is a nod to tradition, a nod to advancing technology, and a nod to individual innovation and balancing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

If they fit, I might get a pair. I already have a...

If they fit, I might get a pair. I already have a pair on my 1974 Raleigh International, and they leave me wanting nothing, and yeah, they're great. I'll measure the reach on the Super Course. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

I might be. I'll let you know. Thanks! I have a...

I might be. I'll let you know. Thanks! I have a pair of those on my International, and they are champs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Thanks, Rocket-Sauce. That's a Minoura mount. It...

Thanks, Rocket-Sauce. That's a Minoura mount. It clamps to the down tube with one clamp and provides two threaded holes into which to mount a cage. It is very proud of the down tube.

I think the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

I did it this way, and it DID NOT work out well....

I did it this way, and it DID NOT work out well. I don't recommend it. The right stays on my bike are more flexible than the left ones because of the indentations made for the chainrings. As a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

I finally finished my 1971 Raleigh Super Course....

I finally finished my 1971 Raleigh Super Course. I installed a new Claris 2x8 drivetrain, dynamo lights, and Brooks Cambium handlebar tape.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

In the early 90s I had Peter Weigle, a frame...

In the early 90s I had Peter Weigle, a frame builder, spread my 1982 McLean from 120 to 126. Since then, I've been putting a 130mm wheel in it, and it's been effortless. Maybe he really spread it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

the sci guy, yes, you can spread a 120mm frame to...

the sci guy, yes, you can spread a 120mm frame to 130mm. I've done it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Andy_K what a lot of fun that must be. Is it a...

Andy_K what a lot of fun that must be. Is it a climbing bike? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

gil_00000 and R3tired, I had flat-ish bars on my...

gil_00000 and R3tired, I had flat-ish bars on my 1971 Raleigh Super Course until recently. I call these all-rounder bars. They are like flat bars but they have a slight sweep back. In one of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Brent, it's a large QR skewer nut with a cylinder...

Brent, it's a large QR skewer nut with a cylinder the diameter of a handlebar. This is for mounting a headlight. It's not ideal because with the light so low, aiming the light is tricky. If it's too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

It is very cool, and every time I ride it, I fall...

It is very cool, and every time I ride it, I fall in love with it again. I don't know what the magic ingredient is, but it's there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Here is the latest configuration of my 1982...

Here is the latest configuration of my 1982 McLean. I've installed a new-to-me Ultegra front derailleur and a Velo Orange triple crankset. The chainrings are 48/34/24, and the 9-speed cassette is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

hellion14, welcome! A famous steel frame builder,...

hellion14, welcome! A famous steel frame builder, Dave Moulton, recently said putting a modern drivetrain on an old steel frame gives you the best of both worlds. I like it. I've built most of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-20, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

phtomita I like where you are going with shorter...

phtomita I like where you are going with shorter cranks. rhm has written some interesting ideas about crank length. He is fairly tall and likes short cranks. I'm approximately medium height but a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

non-fixie how is the front shifting?

non-fixie how is the front shifting?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Rocket-Sauce are you a good swimmer? ;) That's a...

Rocket-Sauce are you a good swimmer? ;) That's a really nice bike, and it shows how you get the best of both worlds when you put modern components on an old steel frame. Even better, Peter Mooney is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-19, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

chainwhip, where are the shifters on that Cross...

chainwhip, where are the shifters on that Cross Check?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-19, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

They work fine. The controls are right under my...

They work fine. The controls are right under my fingers. I've had this setup on my Raleigh International for about three years. But I'm going to put regular drop bars back on this bike. These bars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-19, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

I guess my 1971 Raleigh Super Course qualifies...

I guess my 1971 Raleigh Super Course qualifies for this thread, among a few others. I've rebuilt this bike several times. This time, it has new bars and stem, new wheels, seatpost, and brand new 2x8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

tiredhands, I can't see your picture. ...

tiredhands, I can't see your picture.

mboro1876, I still have my single pivots on my McLean, with STI levers. It works slightly better than with the original levers, as newer levers have more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 07:21 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

brandenjs, bravo!

brandenjs, bravo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-19, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Yes many of the bikes in this thread started out...

Yes many of the bikes in this thread started out as a frameset, including my 1974 Raleigh International and my ~1996 Lemond Ti. I've also rebuilt my 1982 McLean with modern-ish components, and I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-19, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

:lol: :lol: :lol: I had a squirrel get...

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I had a squirrel get caught in my rear wheel on my fixie. He went thump thump thump against the frame until I stopped and he fell out. He survived!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Giacomo 1, that looks like a load and a half full...

Giacomo 1, that looks like a load and a half full of fun. I hope the weather offers an opportunity to ride it soon. It looks small for you. It's not?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

That is the outstandingest bike I've seen in...

That is the outstandingest bike I've seen in quite a while. And I look at lots of bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-18, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

The August 4 episode of The Outspoken Cyclist...

The August 4 episode of The Outspoken Cyclist (https://outspokencyclist.com/2018/08/show-412-august-4-2018/) has an interview of Dave Moulton who has made countless high quality steel frames. He...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-18, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Cl904, what frame is that? I really like it.

Cl904, what frame is that? I really like it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-18, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Here is my new (to me) ~1996 Lemond...

Here is my new (to me) ~1996 Lemond titanium/carbon with a mix of Campagnolo Record and Campagnolo Veloce components.

https://ridewithgps.com/photos/3549231/large.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-18, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

That's a really nice Lotus. I saw one on the...

That's a really nice Lotus. I saw one on the street and thought of you.

I usually prefer silver over black. I got the black because it was the only color available, but I won't complain. I'm a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-18, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Now I can't remember if Campagnolo chainrings...

Now I can't remember if Campagnolo chainrings have pins and ramps, and I'm not near my bike to check. My understanding is that pins and ramps are important if you have an indexed shifter on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Do the chainrings on your crankset have ramps and...

Do the chainrings on your crankset have ramps and pins? I believe you'll need them.

I can't tell you about Xenon stuff, but I can tell you that my 2x10 Veloce drivetrain has exceeded my hopes. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-18, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

I don't know, but I have heard that the magic...

I don't know, but I have heard that the magic eraser works very well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-18, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

athrowawaynic, I normally don't like bikes with...

athrowawaynic, I normally don't like bikes with lots of big logos and decals, but somehow, yours works for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-18, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Good question. One of the more popular...

Good question. One of the more popular definitions is if the bike is 20 years old or more, and this one is 19 years old. But if it came with brifters originally, then equipping it that way is somehow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-18, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Yeah I think it would be funnier and perhaps even...

Yeah I think it would be funnier and perhaps even more useful if I keep the three-speed stock and add the aeros on top of the North Road bars. Funky, for sure, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-18, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Well, I've thought about putting an aero-bar...

Well, I've thought about putting an aero-bar attachment onto my 1960s three-speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-17, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Why can't I see kingston's picture while others...

Why can't I see kingston's picture while others can?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Yes, it's correct. Some people like long fenders....

Yes, it's correct. Some people like long fenders. More coverage means less splash. The downsides are cost and convenience when removing the front wheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

How so?

How so?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-17, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

But logic isn't everything. Wider tires are...

But logic isn't everything. Wider tires are heavier, which is why there is a limit to how wide a tire is practical.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-17, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Yes, I've read lots of horrible reviews of the...

Yes, I've read lots of horrible reviews of the Randonneur. On the other hand, I have the Vittoria Voyager Hyper. Man, that's a nice tire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-17, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Do you realize that with two tires that are...

Do you realize that with two tires that are identical in everything but width, the wider tire has less rolling resistance?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-17, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Please let us know how you like those...

Please let us know how you like those Continentals. They sound great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-17, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

kylarr, really nice work. I invite you to publish...

kylarr, really nice work. I invite you to publish that on instructables!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-17, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

That's what this thread is all about. I like...

That's what this thread is all about. I like modern drivetrains, and I like old frames, and it isn't usually too much work to put them together. I'm about to switch my last old drivetrain out to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-17, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

I wouldn't call you a lazy shifter. A 1x...

I wouldn't call you a lazy shifter. A 1x drivetrain makes a ton of sense now that it's technically possible. You know whether you're going up or down when you push the only shifter you have.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-17, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

Your post is not relevant to the topic of this...

Your post is not relevant to the topic of this thread. My suggestion is to start a new thread rather than responding to an existing one. Post it in the Mechanics section...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-17, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,426
Posted By noglider

I can't say I like modern Shimano or modern...

I can't say I like modern Shimano or modern Campagnolo better, at least not yet. I can say they're both pretty darned good. I have Veloce on one of my bikes, and it's sure and solid.
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