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04-07-24, 07:45 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want...

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want to put in the time. It's off to the side now so maybe one day, some day...
04-07-24, 04:46 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the...

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the NYC weather will be quite fair this week I hauled my International upstairs to give it a once-over. I decided it was time to figure out why I could...
03-26-24, 09:21 AM
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Posted By ascherer

noglider Seems like it would be odd (but...

noglider Seems like it would be odd (but occasionally useful) to sell single fenders! The unicyclist and trike market might welcome it...
03-25-24, 02:35 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Soma Rain Dog...

Soma Rain Dog (https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/soma-fenders-rain-dog-2894?search=rain+dog#attr=2700,643,3007) seems to be available in white.
03-05-24, 08:10 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Well done, Tom!

Well done, Tom!
02-22-24, 06:14 AM
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Posted By ascherer

“My baby’s all fancy!” He loves the bike and...

“My baby’s all fancy!”
He loves the bike and rides it around Central Park and along the Hudson Greenway. I’m encouraging him to ride to Randall’s Island.
02-21-24, 04:16 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I picked up my son’s Super Course for a checkup....

I picked up my son’s Super Course for a checkup. It was mostly ok but the headset was showing signs of brinelling so I rotated the frame cup and fork race and it smoothed out. Did a bit of fussing...
02-05-24, 02:14 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I bought a DAG-2 clone from a commonly used...

I bought a DAG-2 clone from a commonly used commerce site and put it to use on my Paramount, with all the others to follow. The hanger needed a few tweaks. There’s something very gratifying about...
01-07-24, 06:19 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I’m pleased with the wheels, the aesthetics...

I’m pleased with the wheels, the aesthetics matter on this bike (yeah I know, I care about them all). Catch-22 comes to mind: if I decide I’m nuts then I must be sane, and if I think I’m sane then I...
01-04-24, 01:26 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I finished truing the tubular wheelset for my...

I finished truing the tubular wheelset for my Paramount last week. I used fiber Dremel wheels to remove the small amount of very old glue on them and today I mounted the new Vittoria Corsas, just in...
01-01-24, 06:20 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Slow pace, doing bits here and there. Put the new...

Slow pace, doing bits here and there. Put the new older Retrofrictions on the 1972 PX-10, and using Dremel fiber wheels to remove the old glue residue from the Schwinn rims....
12-26-23, 07:35 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Finished the rim swap, replaced Gentleman...

Finished the rim swap, replaced Gentleman clinchers with new old tubulars for the Paramount. I got lucky inasmuch as the old spokes were the right size for the rims, and in great shape. Just new...
12-24-23, 08:42 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Starting to build up the Schwinn Approved tubular...

Starting to build up the Schwinn Approved tubular wheels for my Paramount. Opinions vary as to who manufactured them, my take is that it’s likely they are Super Champion Arc en Ciels. In any event,...
12-07-23, 07:11 AM
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Posted By ascherer

Interesting! What’s the source you’re showing?...

Interesting! What’s the source you’re showing? Look like an interesting read.
I sort of found it, H. Lloyd but I haven’t found all the labels and descriptions in one place.
12-05-23, 05:19 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I don’t know about that but I’m going to look at...

I don’t know about that but I’m going to look at my others! What I was referring to is that the old sticker looked like this:
...
12-04-23, 03:45 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Started to apply the Paramount transfers I got...

Started to apply the Paramount transfers I got from Waterford the week before they closed. I've finished the downtube logos and the Campagnolo and Reynolds labels on the bottom and top of the seat...
10-31-23, 07:14 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Close the laptop and go to bed, Tom.

Close the laptop and go to bed, Tom.
10-28-23, 03:52 PM
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Posted By ascherer

The last time I rode my PX-10 the steering was...

The last time I rode my PX-10 the steering was odd. It felt like I really had to muscle the bars around. I had a little spare time today so I opened up the headset and found that the bearing cages...
10-21-23, 06:45 PM
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Posted By ascherer

t'will be done, o gracious CrapMaster!

t'will be done, o gracious CrapMaster!
10-21-23, 03:02 PM
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Posted By ascherer

A lot of fettling yesterday and today. Swapped a...

A lot of fettling yesterday and today. Swapped a Tektro 559 for a 539 on the front of Mrs. ascherer’s Motobecane, finished polishing the scratches off an older set of Cinelli Giro bars for the...
10-13-23, 08:54 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I took care of a bunch of loose ends today. On...

I took care of a bunch of loose ends today. On the 71 PX10 upright guest bike I’ve been throwing together, I found out the hard way that 27x1-3/8 Swift Sand Canyon tires are tall enough to rub the...
09-26-23, 07:06 AM
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Posted By ascherer

Even if I do, it’ll fit you. That said, it feels...

Even if I do, it’ll fit you. That said, it feels different with upright bars. Also, I put a 27” wheel set on it and the 1-3/8” Sand Canyon tires actually rub the bottom of the fork crown. Ether have...
09-22-23, 06:12 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Started changing the cockpit of the Peugeot that...

Started changing the cockpit of the Peugeot that started it all (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/888522-bikes-stories.html#post15605441) so it can be used by guests. It’s been unused and...
08-25-23, 09:49 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Not exactly wrenching, but adjacent. I set up an...

Not exactly wrenching, but adjacent. I set up an overflow parking lot in the basement. The rain and humidity this summer has started to show up so I moved the less-ridden bikes, 3 of which may be up...
08-15-23, 04:07 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Merçi! Even though it’s about 100,000 sizes too...

Merçi! Even though it’s about 100,000 sizes too small for me, it rides beautifully. And I flatter myself to think that the selection of modern components are at least sympathetic to the original...
08-15-23, 02:37 PM
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Posted By ascherer

It's been seen here before but here's the updated...

It's been seen here before but here's the updated 1975 Grand Jubile Mixte, now sporting interrupter brake levers and a seal of approval from Mrs. ascherer after a 10-mile ride. When I gave it to her...
08-01-23, 08:02 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I’m glad you didn’t rush into that decision! ;)

I’m glad you didn’t rush into that decision! ;)
06-08-23, 09:19 PM
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Posted By ascherer

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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The big PX10 got the Retrofrictions from 75lechamp. I put them on a Simplex...
06-07-23, 01:43 PM
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Posted By ascherer

The tinkering has been nonstop, with a lot of...

The tinkering has been nonstop, with a lot of time going into refinishing the road rash out of a set of Campy levers that were courtesy of your friend and mine, Mad Honk McDuck along with new pivot...
04-29-23, 03:35 PM
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Posted By ascherer

C&V: where a simple question gets you a loooong...

C&V: where a simple question gets you a loooong answer.
If you're working on a UO-8 it would have MAFAC Racer brakes. The pivot assembly is different between the Racer and the Competition I posted...
04-28-23, 09:32 PM
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Posted By ascherer

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Replaced the Delrin washers on the Mk I’s Mafac Competitions with spiffy brass...
03-22-23, 03:38 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Thanks! Definitely a 4-foot rule situation, but...

Thanks! Definitely a 4-foot rule situation, but the Peugeot decals were in great shape and the 531 decals are new from H. Lloyd. But the frame did clean up far brighter than I expected. To me it...
03-22-23, 11:35 AM
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Posted By ascherer

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Reassembled the ‘72. Putting them together is...
03-13-23, 09:43 AM
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Posted By ascherer

A couple of hours with the PX10 this weekend but...

A couple of hours with the PX10 this weekend but no action shots of me laboriously cleaning the triple, sorry. I pulled a 52 off my '71 PX to put on this one, and spent some time with 3000 sandpaper...
03-01-23, 01:53 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Interesting puzzle! Have you found any clues in...

Interesting puzzle! Have you found any clues in the Asian Serial Numbers sticky post? In any event good luck, looking forward the more pictures & updates.
02-28-23, 05:21 PM
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Posted By ascherer

!!

!!
02-28-23, 02:58 PM
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Posted By ascherer

The first step was multiple applications of...

The first step was multiple applications of Rustoleum rust removal gel - not a great product really but it did help to reduce some of the spots and it was gentle on the finish. Followed up with...
02-28-23, 10:01 AM
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Posted By ascherer

Slowly applying elbow grease to the PX10. Lost of...

Slowly applying elbow grease to the PX10. Lost of frame scrubbing and a couple of coats of white enamel in the chips. Polished up nicely! Get up close and you’ll see ‘em but it’s as good as I need it...
02-18-23, 04:19 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Slowly working on the PX10 frame. Being lazy and...

Slowly working on the PX10 frame. Being lazy and using Rustoleum gel, I’ve applied it 3-4 times. One of my local hardware stores had the Krylon successors to Testors enamel so I should be good for...
02-15-23, 08:26 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Oops.

Oops.
02-14-23, 06:40 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Thanks, I was looking for that thread.

Thanks, I was looking for that thread.
02-14-23, 11:05 AM
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Posted By ascherer

If anyone has some go-to recommendations for rust...

If anyone has some go-to recommendations for rust or pain I'm all ears. I used a single application of Rustoleum gel brushed onto a few of the spots. Followed directions...didn't appear to do a...
02-13-23, 08:31 PM
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Posted By ascherer

The next winter project is a cleanup of the 72...

The next winter project is a cleanup of the 72 PX10 that I got from Jon Vara, who got it from Noah Scape. It's got a great set of components, and Jon and I are of similar builds so I was able to ride...
02-05-23, 09:57 AM
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Posted By ascherer

Thank you! This bike is a bit of a show piece,...

Thank you! This bike is a bit of a show piece, it’s my only fully period-correct setup event though all my bikes are C&V.

I’m not preferential about it, but look around and you’ll see many...
02-04-23, 09:53 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Tinkered with the San Remo last night and today....

Tinkered with the San Remo last night and today. Installed a Campy Record headset, wider Cinelli bars, a more retro-style Zefal bottle cage, and a few general tweaks. ...
01-30-23, 07:53 AM
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Posted By ascherer

Even nicer when I get it in focus. :foo:

Even nicer when I get it in focus. :foo:
01-29-23, 09:24 PM
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Posted By ascherer

With the two builds I had on my plate mostly done...

With the two builds I had on my plate mostly done I’m trying to catch up on various tweaks and general maintenance and cleaning on my fleet. I started with the Shogun, which got a 700c wheel set (VO...
01-16-23, 05:51 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Thanks, Russell. She already loves it, I think...

Thanks, Russell. She already loves it, I think the new gearing will suit her needs. Gotta find me some rings. I'd love to keep the star pattern. She won't care, but I will.
01-16-23, 05:50 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Thanks! They're Velo Orange Bottle Cage clamps,...

Thanks! They're Velo Orange Bottle Cage clamps, five bucks a pair. Thin pliable metal, I line them with tape to avoid scratching the paint. I buy a few pair whenever I'm buying something of substance...
01-15-23, 08:09 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Thanks! I agree, early-to-mid 70s Motos have a...

Thanks! I agree, early-to-mid 70s Motos have a certain aesthetic that was all their own. The changes are subtle and sympathetic. Mrs. a also likes interrupter levers, those will go on once she’s able...
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