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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-12, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,852
Posted By yellowdog76

I don't see a crappy bike. The lugging is...

I don't see a crappy bike. The lugging is simple, but good. The decals could be better, but nothing about this bike seems poorly made. Of course, I ride 58cm and 60cm bike so I can't really ride...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-12, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,852
Posted By yellowdog76

Scapin with Campy Gran Sport and Cinelli Stem and bars - Columbus tubing

Looking for some pricing ideas for this bike.
Paint is scraped in some places - headbadge sticker has a sizeable scrape on it too. But no rust - components are in great shape.

It's a Scapin. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-12, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,075
Posted By yellowdog76

Yeah, I've debated those too. I was wondering if...

Yeah, I've debated those too. I was wondering if it would look too modern and wonky for my bike.

cicc_cat:
I am with you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-12, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,075
Posted By yellowdog76

Yes. I know this. But, I wasn't asking for an...

Yes. I know this.
But, I wasn't asking for an opinion on handlebar mount holders themselves, but on this model in particular.

This is going on a vintage French bike. There are a few things on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-12, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,131,361
Posted By yellowdog76

I'm not so sure you have much to be impatient...

I'm not so sure you have much to be impatient about! I think you're 2/3's of they way there. You should see the lack of progress on my French bike! Beautiful bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,075
Posted By yellowdog76

Ticino handlebar mount water bottle holder - decent quality?

Just seeing if anyone has used a Ticino handlebar mount water bottle holder?
I am looking for a classy vintage style handlebar mount.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,437
Posted By yellowdog76

Well, certainly if the BB is Italian? Not sure...

Well, certainly if the BB is Italian? Not sure how one could be certain otherwise?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,437
Posted By yellowdog76

My '72 Motobecane Grand Record. Campy drop outs...

My '72 Motobecane Grand Record.
Campy drop outs
Nervex lugs
Same sort of fork rake
French BB
The seat stay on my grand record looks remarkably close to your bike.
I see you have braze ons at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-12, 09:36 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,129
Posted By yellowdog76

Nice Grand Record! Here is mine I'm building...

Nice Grand Record!
Here is mine I'm building up. Humble stages right now.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/geotreb/motobecane/IMG_1149.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,437
Posted By yellowdog76

Oh pretty. Sorta reminds me of my Motobecane...

Oh pretty.
Sorta reminds me of my Motobecane Grand Record '72 frame.

It too has campy dropouts, Nervx lugs and the fork rake looks similar. Reynolds 531 too.
Though, mine has no braze on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,752
Posted By yellowdog76

WANTED: Classic clincher freewheel wheelset, high...

WANTED: Classic clincher freewheel wheelset, high flange, 126mm OLN
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,752
Posted By yellowdog76

ISO of Weinmann 750 Front and Rear centerpull...

ISO of Weinmann 750 Front and Rear centerpull brake calipers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,752
Posted By yellowdog76

For trade: TA triple crankset Modolo Equipe...

For trade:
TA triple crankset
Modolo Equipe Brakes + Levers
Shimano 105 115mm symetrical BB Cup and Cone
120mm ITM Stem
38cm (c to c) ITM handlebars
Suntour 7 FD
Suntour Compe V FD
Mavic open...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,566
Posted By yellowdog76

Green Guinness. I approve :)

Green
Guinness. I approve :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 36,600
Posted By yellowdog76

Did you ever find or make campy Huret washers?

Did you ever find or make campy Huret washers?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,752
Posted By yellowdog76

ISO: Huret or Simplex triple front...

ISO:

Huret or Simplex triple front derailleur. Clamp on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,820
Posted By yellowdog76

I would say yes...

I would say yes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-11, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,820
Posted By yellowdog76

Bummer!

Bummer!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-11, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,820
Posted By yellowdog76

I'm not really seeing how an endless band would...

I'm not really seeing how an endless band would work. The nutted part of the band sort of sucks up into the derailleur itself, looking at this picture of a Suntour FD with an endless band:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-11, 08:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,484
Posted By yellowdog76

My needs are a tough wheel that can handle...

My needs are a tough wheel that can handle training rides with a bit of gravel thrown in there. My LBS sort of looked at me funny when I said I wanted a 650b wheel built up with DB spokes. I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-11, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,820
Posted By yellowdog76

Clamp on adapter for Simplex braze on derailleurs

I thought I'd try to post this here, rather than the mechanics forum.... as it involves Simplex...

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/geotreb/simplex_brazeon.jpg

Will the Problem Solvers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,082,057
Posted By yellowdog76

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,095
Posted By yellowdog76

worth a case or 2 of pbr?

worth a case or 2 of pbr?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By yellowdog76

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,780
Posted By yellowdog76

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 09:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,582
Posted By yellowdog76

anything with columbus steel!

anything with columbus steel!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,487
Posted By yellowdog76

5 and then a if over 5 years old. time to replace

5 and then a if over 5 years old. time to replace
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,982
Posted By yellowdog76

little balls ;)

little balls ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,390
Posted By yellowdog76

they look like the new success?

they look like the new success?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,825
Posted By yellowdog76

nice

nice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 08:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,977
Posted By yellowdog76

When I climb, my knees hit my barend shifters. ...

When I climb, my knees hit my barend shifters. Not a huge fan. Handlebar dependent i know... YMMV
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,726
Posted By yellowdog76

I like those cranks...

I like those cranks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,257
Posted By yellowdog76

That's a lot of Celeste. I like it.

That's a lot of Celeste. I like it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,579
Posted By yellowdog76

I use a Compe V, but I also use a TA double with...

I use a Compe V, but I also use a TA double with 48 -30. I like having it default to my 48.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-11, 08:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,484
Posted By yellowdog76

Spokes: double butted or straight gague

Any preference? Are DB that much better?
Forum: Introductions
09-17-11, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 220
Posted By yellowdog76

Howdy there!

Howdy from MT, this place has been a great reference for my CV and other interests..

I've got several bikes, but this online community has been great for their upkeep. Time to become a member?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,264
Posted By yellowdog76

Would you mind sending me a PM? I am building up...

Would you mind sending me a PM? I am building up my posts on this thing... (so I can't yet) but wanted to ask you some saddle/handlebar questions about your bike. Now that I've got my bike home...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
Posted By yellowdog76

Well, I sort of put this idea on hold. I found a...

Well, I sort of put this idea on hold. I found a 118 Stronglight with Italian cups on ePay. I will just try this and hopefully the tapers will all behave and my chainline will be about where I want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-11, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
Posted By yellowdog76

RAL 6027 Don't know the color name.... but...

RAL 6027
Don't know the color name.... but others like Holiday76 have used it too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,264
Posted By yellowdog76

You can do it on 700c x 23's, buuuut, the ride...

You can do it on 700c x 23's, buuuut, the ride would be a bit sporty. You would have flats, however, you'd be quite Heroic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,264
Posted By yellowdog76

Yep Yep. Hans was great, funny guy. Looks like...

Yep Yep. Hans was great, funny guy. Looks like you had a great ride up glacier! I didn't feel much like riding for a few days after the weekend LOL
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 07:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,264
Posted By yellowdog76

I did this ride too! Pleasure to ride with you...

I did this ride too! Pleasure to ride with you and loved your Bruce Gordon! -Matt (I was the guy with the bianchi with 650b's)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
Posted By yellowdog76

Yep same code. And my powder coater was great....

Yep same code. And my powder coater was great. Advanced powder Coating in Kalispell MT. The lug work was great and none of the stamping was filled in. Hard to tell it's not painted!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
Posted By yellowdog76

No issue mounting the brakes with the recessed...

No issue mounting the brakes with the recessed nut. No more difficult than any other sidepull brake.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
Posted By yellowdog76

Yes! that ride! The fella with the Bruce...

Yes! that ride!
The fella with the Bruce Gordon had a sweet bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
Posted By yellowdog76

Thanks! The conversion wasn't so hard. I used...

Thanks! The conversion wasn't so hard. I used Tektro 556 brakes, but I am thinking mightily of putting centerpulls on (slightly better modulation, I think) that keep it a bit more vintage. Wish I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
Posted By yellowdog76

newly powder coated Bianchi on 650B wheelset

Just thought I'd share my powder coating efforts... and 650b wheel conversion.

This bike is used for pavement/gravel road riding.
I do plan to get a better vintage seat, but this was the most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
Posted By yellowdog76

TA bottom bracket question

So,
I'm looking to put an adjustable cup and cone bottom bracket together with double T.A. Cyclotouriste crankset onto an 70mm wide Italian threaded shell.

I have a line on a TA 344 spindle... ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,417
Posted By yellowdog76

Yeah, I think you're right on that.. Looks like...

Yeah, I think you're right on that.. Looks like the Professional with the double adaptor.

Hmm, so, somehow it got drilled out for the triple.

Not sure I need this, but If anyone would like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,215
Posted By yellowdog76

Worked for me.... nearly the same situation.

Worked for me.... nearly the same situation.
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