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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,957
Posted By sroller

It's not an "American-focused group", otherwise...

It's not an "American-focused group", otherwise why are English and Italian and French bikes being discussed here? How do you think anyone here came to have "ANY knowledge" about THOSE bikes, eh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,957
Posted By sroller

That bike is ready for twice as many years of...

That bike is ready for twice as many years of life, nicely repurposed. Love the stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,957
Posted By sroller

More pics - ...

More pics -
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1040926_2d7db509fdafe9059305410ab18e7eef4352b07b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,957
Posted By sroller

Is it like this one - ...

Is it like this one -
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1888x1187/p1040905_smaller_f7f3124556e82ec2f0bcbfc49b766872d942038d.jpg
I put most of these parts on but it originally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-18, 02:48 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,199
Posted By sroller

25s. For the record the tyres are cheapo Schwalbe...

25s. For the record the tyres are cheapo Schwalbe Luganos on Deep V Velocity rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-18, 02:31 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,586
Posted By sroller

Miguel Indurain had the good sense to keep his...

Miguel Indurain had the good sense to keep his mouth shut and not bully people, though. When you tell Oprah "sorry, etc", that's when you know it doesn't really count.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-18, 04:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,199
Posted By sroller

http://oi66.tinypic.com/2yux2s9.jpg Now...

http://oi66.tinypic.com/2yux2s9.jpg

Now hanging in my sister's garage in 1x8 flatbar form.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 24,029
Posted By sroller

I've kept it in the family by passing it on to my...

I've kept it in the family by passing it on to my sister with a good climbing 1x8 sram set-up and a 40 tooth single chainring crankset and flatbar. I also slapped on modern tiagra brake calipers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-17, 07:50 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,193
Posted By sroller

"I know how to ride a bike" - Vincenzo...

"I know how to ride a bike" - Vincenzo Nibali
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-17, 03:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By sroller

Thank you for the heads up but the steer tube on...

Thank you for the heads up but the steer tube on the fork is aluminium or alloy and it came from a bike that had a long headtube so will have to be cut down. I just didn't have the confidence to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By sroller

Yes I agree, I've taken it to a bike shop now and...

Yes I agree, I've taken it to a bike shop now and getting them to install a new semi-integrated headset, cut my fork steerer and install a new fangled nut and remove my old headset's bottom race....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-17, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By sroller

Fork swapover possible? Semi-integrated headset confusion

Hello everyone. I just bought a Trek 1500SLR frame (2006 model) without its original carbon fork and want to attach a Bontrager carbon fork to it from a 2008 Lemond Etape. The headtube of the frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-17, 03:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 24,029
Posted By sroller

I thought I'd show my 1991 Diamond Back Master...

I thought I'd show my 1991 Diamond Back Master TG.


It originally came with 105 but that went to another bike and I 'upgraded' most of it to Shimano 600. The stem (Tioga Prestige) and seatpost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-17, 02:10 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 139,731
Posted By sroller

Try graphite powder, it lets you keep the jockey...

Try graphite powder, it lets you keep the jockey wheels very dry so as to not attract gunk yet still remain well lubricated. I buy mine from my local hardware store, 'Pressol'.


As far as chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-17, 05:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 24,029
Posted By sroller

That seems pretty pricey considering you can get...

That seems pretty pricey considering you can get whole new Shimano Tiagra R400 brake levers pretty inexpensively, that is if you're not fussed about not having "105"s, because they're virtually the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-17, 04:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,155
Posted By sroller

I'd snap that up and put some of my best parts...

I'd snap that up and put some of my best parts box stuff onto it. Even if I had to drill out the brake mount holes to fit on recessed dual-pivots.

Unlike the cable routing on my '86 DX3000...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-17, 05:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,072
Posted By sroller

Wow, truly unique. Detailed parts list please....

Wow, truly unique. Detailed parts list please. Particularly interested to know what those brake calipers are.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By sroller

That Allegre looks alright.... for a Giant. I...

That Allegre looks alright.... for a Giant. I thought Cadexes were the only really cool bikes Giant ever built. Care to share more details about it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-17, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,926
Posted By sroller

I've been wondering about 1050 RD suitability for...

I've been wondering about 1050 RD suitability for 7+ speeds as well. I have had the 1056 rear derailleur which is marked "Integrated 8 SIS" recommended to me and was wondering if there is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 04:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,440
Posted By sroller

He has never claimed that he is the last clean...

He has never claimed that he is the last clean TDF winner.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-17, 04:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,279
Posted By sroller

Nice Trek. If I found a 9 speed bike like that...

Nice Trek. If I found a 9 speed bike like that complete I'd go for it if had something about it more enticing than on comparable bikes I have. What kind of tubing does it have?

Here is a diagram...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-17, 02:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,279
Posted By sroller

Am I missing out on much if I avoid 9 speed stuff?

I only became interested in building up older bikes in the last 3 or so years, so a relative nood. So far I have enjoyed the swapping around to newly acquired parts from purchasing used complete or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-16, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 872,438
Posted By sroller

1986 DX-3000 Panasonic Before: 528087 ...

1986 DX-3000 Panasonic
Before:
528087

After:

528088
528089
528090
528091
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-16, 06:07 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 464,173
Posted By sroller

I bet that all took some headscratching. I ask...

I bet that all took some headscratching. I ask because I just snared
a '91 criterium 3.0 and want to undergo a similar conversion to a
compact crankset and upgrade to 10 speed, which if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-16, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 464,173
Posted By sroller

Hi. Nice ride. Have you had any problems in...

Hi. Nice ride. Have you had any problems in shifting on the front with the compact crankset, with what looks like a braze-on front derailer? And can I ask what kind of crankset and front derailer you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-16, 03:02 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 464,173
Posted By sroller

508938 1992 Cannondale 2.8 frame (size 54)...

508938

1992 Cannondale 2.8 frame (size 54) and forks
Some ole 'Shimano 600' headset.
A handsomely designed 100mm quill stem from an aussie Repco Olympic 12 bike circa the same period.
The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-16, 01:34 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 604,385
Posted By sroller

Serial numbers and details of a couple more...

Serial numbers and details of a couple more Centurions.


First, a 1987 Centurion 'Team Pursuit', which seems to be an Australian-only model, serial no: M7D00320

507253

The following seems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-16, 04:09 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,926
Posted By sroller

I did read about RobbieTunes' cleaning methods...

I did read about RobbieTunes' cleaning methods not long ago and will
reread, and also about oxalic acid treatments, touch-ups, paint
approaches and so on throughout the site... these things have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-16, 03:52 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,926
Posted By sroller

Thanks for the warm welcomes and also for the...

Thanks for the warm welcomes and also for the wealth of knowledge shared about Ironman bikes and other Centurion bikes, it feels great to be part of that and to know that my bike has such a cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-16, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,926
Posted By sroller

Trying to get that first picture up properly - ...

Trying to get that first picture up properly -

506888
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,547,926
Posted By sroller

1st post here

Hi everyone, I have just been led here by researching on the 'net about my recently purchased bike frame which I'm building up and I have been spending some time reading some of the Centurion threads...
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