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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-18, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,360
Posted By coastiescott

Can you upload a pic/scan? i'm not familiar with...

Can you upload a pic/scan? i'm not familiar with that magazine, but it sounds fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-18, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,896
Posted By coastiescott

Semi-off-topic but I have a threaded fork and...

Semi-off-topic but I have a threaded fork and want to run a threadless stem also, but it's on a frame I haven't built up yet. therefor I'm wondering if it would be possible to use a 1" threadless...
Forum: Southern California
01-26-16, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By coastiescott

Orange 20 Bikes is across the street from LA City...

Orange 20 Bikes is across the street from LA City College, small shop with only like 4 employees, but they are friendly and will order in anything you need
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-26-16, 09:01 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,476
Posted By coastiescott

For trade: Paul Racer brakes, silver, one has...

For trade:
Paul Racer brakes, silver, one has never been mounted, the other has abut a hundred miles on it, I thought the reach would be good for me 27"->700c conversion, but they are just barely...
Forum: Commuting
01-26-16, 08:46 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 160,339
Posted By coastiescott

For trade: Paul Racer brakes, silver, one has...

For trade:
Paul Racer brakes, silver, one has never been mounted, the other has abut a hundred miles on it, I thought the reach would be good for me 27"->700c conversion, but they are just barely...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
01-26-16, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 461,778
Posted By coastiescott

For trade: Paul Racer brakes, silver, one has...

For trade:
Paul Racer brakes, silver, one has never been mounted, the other has abut a hundred miles on it, I thought the reach would be good for me 27"->700c conversion, but they are just barely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By coastiescott

I didn't ask that question in a clear way, the...

I didn't ask that question in a clear way, the weight is secondary to me...
I thought competitions were 14-15-14 gauge and revolutions were 14-17-14, I wasn't aware of a dt Swiss spoke in 15-16-15.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-15, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By coastiescott

I didn't realize comps came in different...

I didn't realize comps came in different diameters, but wouldn't 15/16 be smaller and therefore lighter?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-15, 01:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By coastiescott

Need spoke advice for my first scratch wheel build

I've rebuilt a wheelset twice, and now I'm going to build one from scratch. I've got a set of 32h shimano tricolor hubs and kinlin Xr-270 rims, I'm thinking of lacing them 2x front and nds rear, 3x...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-15, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,221
Posted By coastiescott

Ok thanks, I wouldn't mind that; it's going to be...

Ok thanks, I wouldn't mind that; it's going to be on the rear and that one isn't as noticeable to my mind anyway (I've got a rear rack).
Forum: Commuting
07-23-15, 04:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,160
Posted By coastiescott

I use "security allen" bolts rather than actual...

I use "security allen" bolts rather than actual Pitlocks as they are far cheaper and don't require a key that is as rare, although Thee are slightly less secure as well.

I put a larger cable than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,221
Posted By coastiescott

Not looking for Raids, according to that link...

Not looking for Raids, according to that link Mafac made a long-reach Racer, it only had 5mm extra reach, but that's all I need!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,221
Posted By coastiescott

Standard are 48.5-63 mm reach, the long reach are...

Standard are 48.5-63 mm reach, the long reach are 53.5–68 mm, according to this Chart (http://ruedatropical.com/2009/01/mafac-dia-compe-paul-centerpull-brake-specs/). Thanks for checking :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-15, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,221
Posted By coastiescott

I'm looking for a long reach Mafac racer brake, I...

I'm looking for a long reach Mafac racer brake, I can trade a standard reach Racer or cash...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-15, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,410
Posted By coastiescott

I've got suntour Vx, I had already tried it's...

I've got suntour Vx, I had already tried it's barrel adjuster but couldn't get it to work...

In any case the nice people at Citybike in Portland got me sorted, I wasn't able to bring my frame in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-15, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,410
Posted By coastiescott

Thanks for the help guys, I'm going to stop at my...

Thanks for the help guys, I'm going to stop at my local co-op and dig through the misc parts bin today, hopefully they'll have one, otherwise I'll be waiting on the post again...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-15, 12:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,410
Posted By coastiescott

Hmm... I don't have a set of those, but there are...

Hmm... I don't have a set of those, but there are ones that fit, ok!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-15, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,410
Posted By coastiescott

Raleigh gran sport rear brake cable stop "bridge" question

I've got everything else finished on my GS rebuild, but I'm not sure if there is supposed to be an adjuster of some kind that goes in the cable stop bridge? None of the threaded barrel adjusters I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-15, 01:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,487
Posted By coastiescott

Steel bike frames - Handmade by Rodriguez...

Steel bike frames - Handmade by Rodriguez Bicycles Company in Seattle (http://www.rodbikes.com/frames.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-15, 01:28 AM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,658,846
Posted By coastiescott

That's just his custom racing geometry...

That's just his custom racing geometry modification!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-15, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,623
Posted By coastiescott

Not particularly, this thread is about shifters...

Not particularly, this thread is about shifters not forks...
I think Origin8 makes one, I'm sure several others do too.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-15, 11:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,369
Posted By coastiescott

I've had great luck with Oakley Rx, I feel like...

I've had great luck with Oakley Rx, I feel like the peripheral vision is better than with inserts, but that probably changes from frame to frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-15, 01:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By coastiescott

Glad you had a good trip! And gugie don't worry,...

Glad you had a good trip! And gugie don't worry, the wife and I are moving down to California to do our part to even things out ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,550
Posted By coastiescott

My understand is that campy has switched methods...

My understand is that campy has switched methods and no longer offers individual parts like they used to, which means they are only marginally more maintainable than shimano now...
One option might...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,777
Posted By coastiescott

There are lots of people on this site that spend...

There are lots of people on this site that spend plenty of money on down tube shifter bikes despite these being "inferior" to brifters, in the same way there absolutely are people who would prefer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-15, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,221
Posted By coastiescott

Just found a used good condition tricolor rear...

Just found a used good condition tricolor rear hub with skewer, the later model that will take UG and HG, so looking for a front hub to match, unless someone is particularly looking for this, I'd be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-15, 10:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,028
Posted By coastiescott

Picked up a ~73 Raleigh gran sport frame set the...

Picked up a ~73 Raleigh gran sport frame set the other week (I had a thread helping to identify it at the time) which I'm building up very oddly for now, mostly parts I've already got/ find cheap so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-15, 09:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,820
Posted By coastiescott

I don't have an iPhone, I have a Droid, but I do...

I don't have an iPhone, I have a Droid, but I do the same thing haha, and I've found that it is rarely impossible to make sure I am available if the item is important to me
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-15, 08:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,820
Posted By coastiescott

You can snipe manually and it's only slightly...

You can snipe manually and it's only slightly less effective...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-15, 11:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,819
Posted By coastiescott

I'm sorry, what is the title of this movie? ...

I'm sorry, what is the title of this movie?

I've never run into a bear on my bike, but I was woken by one while camping/bow hunting last fall. In the middle if of night I was woken up by this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-15, 08:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,685
Posted By coastiescott

You mentioned that you would be willing to buy...

You mentioned that you would be willing to buy the frame then wait to build it up, that's how I acquired my Italian Bianchi, bought the frameset first about two years ago, and just finished building...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-15, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,018
Posted By coastiescott

Oh shoot, I forgot I was searching for info when...

Oh shoot, I forgot I was searching for info when I found this thread... It's only a little bit old though haha sorry folks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,018
Posted By coastiescott

^ that's a good idea, on my dia comp center pulls...

^ that's a good idea, on my dia comp center pulls I rubber band the brake lever closed, not sure if that would work for mafacs as well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,961
Posted By coastiescott

Ok new question: what should the brake reach...

Ok new question: what should the brake reach requirement be? I was just mixing up the bike, and it looks like with 27" ruins it still needs 65mm reach calipers in the rear... Is that right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-15, 09:30 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,903
Posted By coastiescott

Haha, I ended up working construction, we had a...

Haha, I ended up working construction, we had a family friend that owned his own small business, he would buy land zoned for commercial use and build it up, then rent or sell it depending on his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-15, 08:38 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,903
Posted By coastiescott

I tried to get a job at a bike shop during my...

I tried to get a job at a bike shop during my last summer of high school, but the owner was only interested in hiring people with prior experience, 2yrs minimum...

I understand he if he didn't...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-09-15, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,309
Posted By coastiescott

I'm far less knowledgeable than many here, but it...

I'm far less knowledgeable than many here, but it seems to me that if you measure the angle of the head tube (or more specifically the front rake) that would mean more than the axle-axle length...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,746
Posted By coastiescott

hmm, looks like they haven't had any inventory in...

hmm, looks like they haven't had any inventory in quite a while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,658,846
Posted By coastiescott

Cheap Tour de France bike for someone who is 6...

Cheap Tour de France bike for someone who is 6 foot :rolleyes:

Super bike (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/5053096416.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-15, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,335
Posted By coastiescott

CNC machined probably kick them out in about 4...

CNC machined probably kick them out in about 4 seconds haha, I hadn't seen the titanium ones, but luckily I noticed the price issue before buying some Record calipers recently!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,961
Posted By coastiescott

Oh I've heard that before I just forgot!

Oh I've heard that before I just forgot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,961
Posted By coastiescott

My fork crown also does match some of the other...

My fork crown also does match some of the other 1973 Gran Sports I've been looking at, here's a few more photos:

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That decal is an eighties style (shape + inclusion of "TI") as well if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-15, 07:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,746
Posted By coastiescott

I'm not familiar with black rose

I'm not familiar with black rose
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,961
Posted By coastiescott

Uncovered the fork decal, it testifies to...

Uncovered the fork decal, it testifies to standard 531 fork blades, non- professional, but is still 80s style shield shaped rather than triangular. To me this says the decals are replacements,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-15, 02:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,961
Posted By coastiescott

Lots if good info thanks! When I first...

Lots if good info thanks!

When I first bought it, I was planning on swapping most of the parts from an '83 miyata 310 which is my current commuter but a little too small, still planning on keeping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-15, 12:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,961
Posted By coastiescott

That's what I was expecting, blue head tube and...

That's what I was expecting, blue head tube and bands on the seat tube, haven't found them yet though... I suppose it might have had a decent quality all white paint job and the incorrect 531 sticker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-15, 12:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,961
Posted By coastiescott

The fork sticker says 531, can't tell if it's pro...

The fork sticker says 531, can't tell if it's pro or not, I'll be trying to remove that paint next, it does look a lot like a gran sport, but I don't see any blue paint on the bike, in fact I'm not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-15, 08:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,961
Posted By coastiescott

Gran Sport was my thought a well based on the...

Gran Sport was my thought a well based on the chrome, also the seat stays don't wrap around the seat tube, so I'm confident it isn't a GP, I cannot find a serial number on the seat tube, its lug, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-15, 02:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,961
Posted By coastiescott

Raleigh with Reynolds 531 professional tubes?

I picked up a frameset recently that was spray painted black, I was told it is a 73 grand prix based on the only visible serial number being on the left rear drop out. However, the lower half of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-15, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By coastiescott

I had a few minutes so I ran out to the garage...

I had a few minutes so I ran out to the garage and found some 70% isopropyl alcohol, it's working great!

Having trouble uploading pics...
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