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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,355
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I returned last week from Phoenix to my home in...

I returned last week from Phoenix to my home in the Eifel(Germany). A real temperature shock, from seventies to low fifties.
As there is no bad weather only bad clothing( I like vintage bikes, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,355
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I am visiting Phoenix, living in the Eifel in...

I am visiting Phoenix, living in the Eifel in Germany the rest of the year.
This is my cheapo craigslist bike
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51845446414_8b74144fd5_c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Looking for loaner in Phoenix Az, offering loaner in Netherlands/Germany

Dear cyclist,

first what I am looking for
Phoenix Az, 16th Street, between Glendale and Northern
racing-or mountainbike, frame size racing bike 58 cm ( give or take 1 cm)
next period in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,273
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Mysize would be 58cc, and it has to be a racing...

Mysize would be 58cc, and it has to be a racing frame, not a tourer, and fairly decent looking, I have no place for another crappy frame😉. At the moment I am looking for a rideable bike in Phoenix...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 01:01 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 21,055
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I cheated when I wanted to participated in the...

I cheated when I wanted to participated in the Eroica ride in Limburg. I rode what originally was a Gazelle with Campa Record 8 speed with brifters, and changed to Campa triple, with downtube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,273
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Till I was 16 I lived near by the Bontekoe store,...

Till I was 16 I lived near by the Bontekoe store, I liked to look at the for me unobtainable goodies on display. I haven’t come across a Bontekoe in my size, wouldn’t mind having one in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-18, 06:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By Vieux chnoque

What a nice problem to have😊. I just did my...

What a nice problem to have😊. I just did my Sunday 50 mile clubride with temps around 40 and 10-14 knot gusts.
Hard on the outward leg, but a couple of PR’s on the way home. This afternoon nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-17, 03:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,691
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Apparantly you have doubts, otherwise you...

Apparantly you have doubts, otherwise you wouldn’t ask this question.
A good rule of thumb is, when in doubt and if it is safety related, abstain.😉
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,230
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I have only heard him speaking French and heavily...

I have only heard him speaking French and heavily accented Flemish. The Europeans of the French persuasion were notoriously badEnglish speakers, it is slightly better today, the younger generations...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-18-17, 12:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,306
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I fear CF was tired and so out of it that he lost...

I fear CF was tired and so out of it that he lost count of the numbers of puffs he took. Like when he went running up the mountain when he had a mechanical.
He should have just admitted it straight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-17, 09:10 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,230
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Eddy probably spoke only French and some Flemish,...

Eddy probably spoke only French and some Flemish, in both languages this doesn’t sound as smart as in English.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-16-17, 08:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,306
Posted By Vieux chnoque

The rules are more complicated then you would...

The rules are more complicated then you would think, here is a site thatgives a good explanation
http://inrng.com/2017/12/friday-shorts-16/#more-32666
Innerring is a nice site if you want to follow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-17, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,872
Posted By Vieux chnoque

interesting bike, never seen one before( I live...

interesting bike, never seen one before( I live in the Netherlands), the Gallipier is an unknown mountain pass, they probably mean the Galibier.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-17, 11:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,988
Posted By Vieux chnoque

It seems that theft is rampant in the US. ...

It seems that theft is rampant in the US.
Outside of Amsterdam and other big cities it is hardly a problem in the Netherlands/Europe. Then again if there is a need for a reststop, the nearest tree...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-17, 06:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,949
Posted By Vieux chnoque

The scarier thing is that even new bikes will...

The scarier thing is that even new bikes will have compatibility problems in 5 years. E.g. Thru axles with different diameters and different threads, which will become standard, oval seatposts, if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-17, 12:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,846
Posted By Vieux chnoque

If money ( and time ) is no object, you can have...

If money ( and time ) is no object, you can have the frame repainted and stickered by Gios in Italy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-17, 02:04 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,451
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Another reason to keep subscribing to real...

Another reason to keep subscribing to real newspapers, try stuffing your shoes with an Ipad ;-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-17, 01:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,451
Posted By Vieux chnoque

When I was still competing as an amateur, and...

When I was still competing as an amateur, and working a 40 hour week as well, I started my training even in pouring rain. Later after I stopped competing I didn't go out if it already rained. Now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-17, 03:22 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 16,560
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Wow, reading these posts I am thinking what a...

Wow, reading these posts I am thinking what a paranoid society you are living in ( the choice of president is probably reflected by this). Buying and selling vintage bicycling stuff I only meet other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-17, 03:01 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 13,192
Posted By Vieux chnoque

As an European I can tell you that the term open...

As an European I can tell you that the term open tubular for a high end clincher was unknown to me.
By the way Tufo is from the Czech Republic, and not from the Ukrain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,162
Posted By Vieux chnoque

The Limburg Eroïca was well organised, it is for...

The Limburg Eroïca was well organised, it is for me around the corner. What I didn't like were the gravel roads, which after the spring rains were quite rutted and hard to ride without falling. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-16, 02:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,864
Posted By Vieux chnoque

A bit off topic, but where did all the pantograph...

A bit off topic, but where did all the pantograph machines go, which were used to make engravings on chainrings, stems etc. Scrapheap? I still have a stem that I had engraved withmy name ( le nom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-16, 07:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,163
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Come to Germany, keep your license and experience...

Come to Germany, keep your license and experience what 185 really is ;-)
( about as exciting as 60 mph downhill on your bicycle)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 50,955
Posted By Vieux chnoque

His daughter wrote afew more books with the same...

His daughter wrote afew more books with the same characters
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-16, 11:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,547
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I am myself vintage 1950, I ride about 7000 K a...

I am myself vintage 1950, I ride about 7000 K a year. My bikes , 7 that I ride regularly, range from late '70 steel to 2013 titanium, weights from 9.3 Kg to 7.4 Kg. The speed in the mainly flat part...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-16, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,355
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I was in the US 2 weeks ago, I visited friends in...

I was in the US 2 weeks ago, I visited friends in Phoenix, the weather wasn't inviting to do much cycling:)

But my good friend had just bought a new hot air balloon and we went to Panguitch Utah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-16, 02:00 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,062
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Nice pictures from Non-Fixie. I went early...

Nice pictures from Non-Fixie.

I went early thinking of doing 160 K (100 miles), but it was hard going on the gravel roads, which were very muddy. The hills in Limburg are not very high, the dirt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-16, 03:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,062
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I will go if the weather isn't too awful, first...

I will go if the weather isn't too awful, first attempt to ride disguised as a period rider, lets see how much fun it is maybe next year Italy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-16, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I go back to the same pedals( speedplay) which I...

I go back to the same pedals( speedplay) which I have on all my bikes. I will leave the downtube shifters, there is not a lot of shifting where I live it is quite flat.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-16, 03:07 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,355
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I promised windmill pictures in an earlier post...

I promised windmill pictures in an earlier post here is one

This was taken on a ride to Schierwaldenrath, to look at the working museum railroad, the windmill is in Germany. Living in Limburg,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-16, 02:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Eroica Limburg 2016

As Italy is too far for just a classic bike ride ( I did ride there in the Dolomites), I opted for the Eroica in Limburg a first this year.
Although outrageously expensive (mustn't grumble) for a 1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-16, 05:43 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,998
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Taking the wheels out it always makes me think of...

Taking the wheels out it always makes me think of the USA, supposing that this is where this safety device originated.
likewise I always think of my late French father-in-law whenever I clean up the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-16, 01:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,342
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Of course, it is part of the bikeracing...

Of course, it is part of the bikeracing tradition. I used to race as an amateur, and when I go for a ride, my bike is clean, handlebar tape too, my socks are white and my shorts black. Otherwise your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-16, 01:09 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,958
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I just by if it is a racing bike, it fits and has...

I just by if it is a racing bike, it fits and has a frame that is still in good shape( paint, chrome). Then I fixthem with 10 speed Campa which is quite affordable, and then I just ride them. As...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-16, 05:44 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,355
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I like this subject, some very scenic pictures of...

I like this subject, some very scenic pictures of for me far away places.

You may enjoy some of my pictures,

first it being spring in Limburg(Netherlands) some tulips
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-16, 04:32 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 108,760
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Well quit moaning about flat tires, this cyclist...

Well quit moaning about flat tires, this cyclist doesn't and he has probab;ly more reasons than you do

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWCDEAYn8rQ
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-16, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,085
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Fausto Coppi ready to ride

It took me some time, but it is finished now.

I built it up with Campa Racing Triple, and Chorus brakes, Centaur shifters. The wheels are Tune hubs with MAVIC Open and Campa Montreal rims....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-16, 12:54 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,355
Posted By Vieux chnoque

pressed001 I liked your trip, and especially...

pressed001
I liked your trip, and especially the Kestrel. I bought the same bike back in december 1989, unfortunately the aluminium sleeve in which the bottom bracket is screwed, has become unglued,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-16, 12:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,994
Posted By Vieux chnoque

What Eddy rode during his active racing career...

What Eddy rode during his active racing career and what he sold during that time are two different stories.
He sold the right to use his name on bicycles to different companies. Only when he stopped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-16, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,994
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Probably in Merckx own facility. After his racing...

Probably in Merckx own facility. After his racing career, he built his own line of bicycles.
you can still buy steel frames
Male bikes (http://www.eddymerckx.com/bikes/road/male)

During his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,441
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I like riding in Europe, so many small roads with...

I like riding in Europe, so many small roads with hardly any traffic myriad choices of where to ride, and a village for a pause is never very far away. I like riding in mild temperatures with just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-16, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,085
Posted By Vieux chnoque

@ MiloFrance, your Wilier frame looks very...

@ MiloFrance, your Wilier frame looks very similar to my Fausto Coppi.

Here are some of the parts I am going to use

http://images2.hiboox.com/images/0416/73810f8a10e125f8c2c1e795a0fefd1c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-16, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,355
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Last Friday ride in 2 countries. Picture is at...

Last Friday ride in 2 countries. Picture is at the old NATO munition dump near Bracht in Germany it is now a nature reserve.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-16, 10:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,062
Posted By Vieux chnoque

I live about 40 miles north of Maastricht, and...

I live about 40 miles north of Maastricht, and only through this forum I learned about the existence of this Eroica. I have a correct bike, must change pedals. Hope that lookalike clothing in lycra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-16, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,085
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Fausto Coppi by Fratelli Masciaghi

I found this NOS frame for the price of a nice saddle
This is the box:
http://images1.hiboox.com/images/0216/6430a42cf3fd083e8517ea807f518fea.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,355
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Not much of a winter in Northern Europe...

Not much of a winter in Northern Europe (Netherlands). Rode 100 K's yesterday

http://images1.hiboox.com/images/0416/e79e60c21a5d8ce51f1c3787b742d899.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-16, 01:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,953
Posted By Vieux chnoque

That is also my strategy to score a KOM on Strava...

That is also my strategy to score a KOM on Strava at 66, make a segment including two climbs and only let up after the second one :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 01:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,953
Posted By Vieux chnoque

When climbing is hard, I always try to calculare...

When climbing is hard, I always try to calculare the % of the road, using distance and altitude gain in meters. The moment you gain another meter you have to remember, the distance ( km ridden and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-15, 12:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,639
Posted By Vieux chnoque

A lot of people are telling the importance of...

A lot of people are telling the importance of proper set up.
details please, measurable!
pad to rim 2-3MM?
height set up? At the brakes, at the pads?
Lots of variables.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-15, 11:57 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,060
Posted By Vieux chnoque

Besides tubing there is the psychology of colour,...

Besides tubing there is the psychology of colour, everyone knows that red bikes are fastest :p
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