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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,714
Posted By VintageR

You're welcome. That's a very nice little bike,...

You're welcome. That's a very nice little bike, but giving it as a gift is even nicer - I like that ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-13, 08:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,714
Posted By VintageR

Well, not in every case. Very nice hubs, they...

Well, not in every case.
Very nice hubs, they can cope with the best cup & cone hubs out there.
But - Shimano loved to deliver new hubs that were adjusted a lot too tightly. The result is that they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-12, 01:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,193
Posted By VintageR

You've got a very nice vintage classic there that...

You've got a very nice vintage classic there that fits you - you won't experience this every day.
My advice: don't hurry!
Take your time, go to the co-op, learn to do the work yourself (most of us...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,399
Posted By VintageR

That's definitely not a fixed gear - it's got a...

That's definitely not a fixed gear - it's got a coaster brake hub. (Did you really assume a girl like that would ride a fixie as a utility bike to some date in such wheather?)
Looks like a pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-12, 03:58 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,957
Posted By VintageR

Please - don't do that! People who know how to...

Please - don't do that!
People who know how to handle wooden rims adequately are few as hen's teeth.
I would even make very, very sure that the wheels *really* have to be tensioned, as wooden rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,324
Posted By VintageR

Go to a very, very experienced bike fitter [e.g....

Go to a very, very experienced bike fitter [e.g. older-than-dirt frame builder] or read a lot about ALL three bike fit types - but do NOT listen to just ONE of the advices above. Hardly anyone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-11, 03:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,071
Posted By VintageR

Lovely, isn't it !? I especially like that...

Lovely, isn't it !?
I especially like that biiig pie plate (aka "dork disc") on the PX-10 - verry funny, indeed ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-11, 03:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,071
Posted By VintageR

Now really, this isn't a tough one. It is a...

Now really, this isn't a tough one.
It is a PR-10. For certain, period. Approx. vintage 1973/74. 3 tubes 531, gas pipe fork.
No signs of PX or PS ANYWHERE.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-11, 03:12 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,648
Posted By VintageR

... just as I was going to say it ... This...

... just as I was going to say it ...

This looks like a PX-10 to me, most probably with a wrong sticker (or did they really build it with lesser stays?). All the parts, and most of all the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,568
Posted By VintageR

Yes, it's a RIH made by Cové. The serial number's...

Yes, it's a RIH made by Cové. The serial number's location and type gives it away. The Bocama long-points and the components are typical for a Venlo RIH and your's isn't the only one with a renewed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-11, 04:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,845
Posted By VintageR

DON'T do that! Wrong. Beeswax and...

DON'T do that!


Wrong. Beeswax and propolis would be fine, but Obenauf's LP consists of oil (three oils to be precise), with b&p just added.
As we've had mixed experiences about Gyes saddles by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-11, 03:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,526
Posted By VintageR

You talk about style, but judge about bike parts....

You talk about style, but judge about bike parts. To me, every part of a race bike has to solve a problem. As good as possible. Which is what DA EX was all about.


OMG!
How do you dare to talk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-11, 03:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,526
Posted By VintageR

WOW! I've yet to see such a wealth of...

WOW!
I've yet to see such a wealth of prejudices in C&V ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-11, 01:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,825
Posted By VintageR

Wrong [most probably]. ...

Wrong [most probably].



BSC/british/ISO, whatever you like to call it [most probably].
1.37(5)" x 24 tpi.

Yes, I know, Gitanes are french.
No, that doesn't mean they used all french...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-11, 06:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 991
Posted By VintageR

...

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2007-11/1285843/Freewheels.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-11, 12:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,973
Posted By VintageR

What's up with that front brake?? Brake shoes...

What's up with that front brake??
Brake shoes mounted wrong (open end to the front), shim next to the frame mounted wrong (concave part 90 degrees off? Such a professional sermon and an "untouched"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-11, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,785
Posted By VintageR

Yes. Wear dark pants. (This is what they...

Yes.
Wear dark pants.

(This is what they all do and what they always did - just because it's common for thick leather saddles to begin staining some time.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,048
Posted By VintageR

... not at all ... Perhaps? As GIOS...

... not at all ...



Perhaps? As GIOS as it gets!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-11, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,108
Posted By VintageR

Nothing apparently wrong with the frame, that's...

Nothing apparently wrong with the frame, that's how they were made.
It's a legit early 70's "frame A" (as opposed to "frame B" made with Durifort tubing), without over-BB-cable-guides. The ser.no....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,785
Posted By VintageR

Read the d**n ad! AGAIN!

I really don't understand the fuss.
Some people here seem to imagine that they live in an ideal world, with all people being friendly to each other. Nice. But as far as I remember the real world...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-10, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,374
Posted By VintageR

European model, quite early specimen; probably...

European model, quite early specimen; probably the cheapest bike that ever wore the team colors.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,636
Posted By VintageR

NO! Please look again at the link I posted up...

NO!
Please look again at the link I posted up there ^.
The kit consists of three (3) parts: the new (differently sized) screw, the "boss adapter" itself and a shim.
For both sides, naturally.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,636
Posted By VintageR

It lets you use italian/"standard" braze-ons with...

It lets you use italian/"standard" braze-ons with the proprietary Shimano 600/105 shifters.



It has nothing at all to do with indexing.



None that I'm aware of.
BTW: Shimano 600/105...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-09, 05:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,636
Posted By VintageR

Yes. You'll need this though:...

Yes.
You'll need this though: http://cgi.ebay.de/Shimano-600-EX-shifter-update-for-campagnolo-brazed-on_W0QQitemZ310175594383QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_146?hash=item4837e7f78f , resp. this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-09, 05:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,860
Posted By VintageR

No. (Shimano proprietary design. No one other...

No.
(Shimano proprietary design. No one other than them cared for it.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-09, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,923
Posted By VintageR

HEY, great info, thanx guys!

HEY, great info, thanx guys!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-09, 01:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,865
Posted By VintageR

Record (NR and/or SR), post 1978, with "wrong"...

Record (NR and/or SR), post 1978, with "wrong" brake shoes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-09, 02:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,794
Posted By VintageR

Definitely NOT a Colnago. Don't buy it!

Definitely NOT a Colnago.
Don't buy it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-09, 01:57 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,336
Posted By VintageR

+1, couldn't have said it better!

+1, couldn't have said it better!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-09, 01:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By VintageR

Yes. 1970 or 1971. But - just the frame ...

Yes.
1970 or 1971.
But - just the frame ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-09, 04:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,538
Posted By VintageR

No, as the reflectors are made of plastic, while...

No, as the reflectors are made of plastic, while the half hoods were made of gum (hint! hint!).

Like he said, no joke.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-09, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,406
Posted By VintageR

The frame looks exactly like my late 70s Le...

The frame looks exactly like my late 70s Le Champion - save the paint, naturally.
Nice bike, not really overpaid ... :)
If it fits - restore it, it's a real good one!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-09, 03:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,669
Posted By VintageR

My $0.02: stay away! That does NOT look...

My $0.02: stay away!
That does NOT look anything like a 753 Peugeot - to me, that is.
I haven't seen a 753 in the chevrons livery yet, only the later blue-white variant, and it's new to me that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-09, 05:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 803
Posted By VintageR

1. Is everything made of steel classic or vintage...

1. Is everything made of steel classic or vintage by now? (Quite "new", your stuff.)
2. Ditch the Specialized. Chewing gum bike, hard to image it will ever become a classic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-09, 02:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,574
Posted By VintageR

just for you Tex-s: "le Velo de Mercier" just...

just for you Tex-s:
"le Velo de Mercier" just means "the bike from Mercier" and it isn't a model designation at all.
Mercier bikes [even the more recent ones] didn't have names but numbers, you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-09, 02:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,923
Posted By VintageR

Most definitely NOT from China (more likely from...

Most definitely NOT from China (more likely from France).
As you will have recognized, they have Simplex skewers.
They're very early cartridge bearings hubs.
I got a pair with a 1978 Motobecane Le...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 02:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,151
Posted By VintageR

penny pinchers !?

Gee - guys, don't be that tight-fisted ...

Get the REAL thing - NOW! :p

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3497699427_b2cf92e4ea_o.jpg

Yes, they're originals.
Yes, they're brand new.
Yes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,459
Posted By VintageR

Marvelous!!! I'm not at all into cheap Peugeots...

Marvelous!!!
I'm not at all into cheap Peugeots but that was definitely worth the work. Best before/after pics I've seen in a long time.
Hats off! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,348
Posted By VintageR

+1 on that. But I tend to disagree with your...

+1 on that.

But I tend to disagree with your title.
That guy knows his (vintage) stuff pretty well. So he isn't a numbskull but a scammer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-09, 02:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,431
Posted By VintageR

Hello deeply worshipped professional.... ...

Hello deeply worshipped professional....




Oh, please don't ask US.
Firstly, were just unworthy Freds and not nearly knowledgeable enough to give sufficient answers to coke can MTB racing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-09, 04:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,730
Posted By VintageR

Yeah, that would be interesting to know. Could...

Yeah, that would be interesting to know. Could eliminate french builds instantly.


Correction: I meant the only Gitane with Campagnolo dropouts, and I think most people might know that model...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-09, 03:49 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,718
Posted By VintageR

Hm ... seatclamp bolt it's not ... front hub? ......

Hm ... seatclamp bolt it's not ... front hub? ... seat post? ... o.k., I'm done - tell me, pleeeze!
- Ah, I found it: one of the chainwheel bolts, right? What did I win?

:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-09, 02:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,730
Posted By VintageR

O.k., let's go then: $50 on 1970's Gitane...

O.k., let's go then:

$50 on 1970's Gitane Tour de France !!

So c'mon, who takes the bet ... ?



(no, no ... just kiddin') ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-09, 02:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,730
Posted By VintageR

That looks french indeed - the big french brands...

That looks french indeed - the big french brands liked to use these stops (and that bb), but probably just because they're from a french frame components producer.
But if the dropouts are really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,730
Posted By VintageR

Definitely no Gazelle C.M., no indication for...

Definitely no Gazelle C.M., no indication for Gazelle or a dutch maker at all.
(Could it be french? Serial number looks "a bit Gitane" to me, seat cluster & BB shell would fit [but with that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-09, 01:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,730
Posted By VintageR

Those Gazelle frames wer neither 'very...

Those Gazelle frames wer neither 'very lightweight' nor boat ancors that would weigh 9 lbs.
They're just great rides, but that isn't necessarily connected to their weight.
Understand that this is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-09, 08:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,817
Posted By VintageR

IIRC it's the turquoise one with the chainguard...

IIRC it's the turquoise one with the chainguard and the upright bars, right!?
If so, I actually like it, sorry. :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-09, 06:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,817
Posted By VintageR

:eek: :wtf: No, I do not like it. Not at...

:eek: :wtf:

No, I do not like it. Not at all.

A Gitane TdF is such a nice bike - but with this front wheel, these brake levers, this saddle and those tt cable clamps it is nothing but a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-09, 04:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,435
Posted By VintageR

:thumb: Now THAT is a Saronni Colnago, even...

:thumb:

Now THAT is a Saronni Colnago, even with the correct shrine. :D

(If I were picky I'd criticize the wrong saddle, the wrong bar tape [color], stem [color] or even the bottle holder, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,282
Posted By VintageR

1. YES, there were full 531 db Gitane frames with...

1. YES, there were full 531 db Gitane frames with those octagonal Huret dropouts (I have one or two), "TdF" as you call 'em. NOT only Interclubs.

2. No, I don't know of any full 531 db Gitanes of...
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