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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 626
Posted By Oldairhead

I always like to completely re-build the wheels...

I always like to completely re-build the wheels on a project like this. It would be a good opportunity to put on some nice polished rims to go with all that shiny Campy stuff! Almost nothing does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 626
Posted By Oldairhead

Did the seller know the precise year of...

Did the seller know the precise year of manufacture of this particular frame? With the clues I see I'd guess it's a 1995 or 96 model. Sancineto's can be a little tough to pin down sometimes though....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,656
Posted By Oldairhead

Space is an undefined quantity, how much do you...

Space is an undefined quantity, how much do you have, how much do you need etc. Experience tells us that no matter how much space you have you will fill it up and still need more. Good luck on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 637
Posted By Oldairhead

Much like what #Gugie said above. The spokes...

Much like what #Gugie said above. The spokes under the most tension are the pulling spokes on the rear hub. Since most spoke failures occur at the bend, a pulling spoke should be on the inside of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,299
Posted By Oldairhead

Thanks for the gentle reminder. I must confess...

Thanks for the gentle reminder. I must confess that I wasn't particularly familiar with the story, I just read a brief summary and inferred the rest into my timeline.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,299
Posted By Oldairhead

I have a 1974 Legnano Gran Premio which still has...

I have a 1974 Legnano Gran Premio which still has the "old style" binder bolt, so perhaps the "new style" was phased in before that on some top end models. But by 1975 Legnano had all but disappeared...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,428
Posted By Oldairhead

That would be me, for one at least! Mine is a...

That would be me, for one at least! Mine is a 1984 Messori that was repainted by Joe Bell about 15 years ago. It is currently undergoing a minor refit but I keep slipping projects in front of it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By Oldairhead

I've got a couple of those Acorn bags and they...

I've got a couple of those Acorn bags and they are of great quality! This one is just a cheaper alternative.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By Oldairhead

Vintage (look) leather seat bag

I'm just going to pass this along and maybe some will find it useful. I just purchased one of these one a whim and it actually isn't half bad! It's is quite inexpensive at $35 shipped and came in two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,833
Posted By Oldairhead

The current warranty for Craftsman Tools reads as...

The current warranty for Craftsman Tools reads as follows: "If the product fails to perform for any reason, we will replace it. No proof of purchase required." Sounds great right? The only problem is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,583
Posted By Oldairhead

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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At the finish of L'Eroica Italia, long route October 2012.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,920
Posted By Oldairhead

Is this now the "show off you Raleigh...

Is this now the "show off you Raleigh Competition" thread? Great, here's my 1980 at about 50% complete.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,307
Posted By Oldairhead

Having a similar problem to Ciclo above. I have...

Having a similar problem to Ciclo above. I have added a number of components in the past and very much appreciate using the site, but I am getting tired of beating my head against the wall. Maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,242
Posted By Oldairhead

It would be tough riding today in Oregon City!...

It would be tough riding today in Oregon City! This is my driveway this morning. :notamused:
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-17-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 208
Posted By Oldairhead

White Mountain Peak in a day!

It's a crappy day outside with an ice storm in our area so I'm just flashing back on an old event from the late 80's. You might enjoy reading it as well!
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-17-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,080
Posted By Oldairhead

I'm bringing this zombie thread back to life...

I'm bringing this zombie thread back to life because I think the question is still relevant today. A post on the topic that I made several years ago on my blog is suddenly getting more views so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,237
Posted By Oldairhead

This has been mentioned many times in previous...

This has been mentioned many times in previous threads about Eroica CA, but perhaps some have not heard it yet so it is worth saying again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,237
Posted By Oldairhead

Agreed! As a retired event director I can...

Agreed! As a retired event director I can unequivocally say that most people do not understand how much effort it takes to put on a supported cycling event properly. It's so much more than just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,833
Posted By Oldairhead

Well, as I recall this was the original question,...

Well, as I recall this was the original question, but once again "thread drift" has kind of derailed that. I'll bring it back on track with some pics of a repaired Ti frame of my own. The background...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By Oldairhead

Not to argue with the OP but to me this bike is...

Not to argue with the OP but to me this bike is more of a retro build. A "neo-retro" bike would be one that is newly built and designed with modern components but in a classic style. A resto-mod...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,180
Posted By Oldairhead

I have Shimano XT U-brakes on my 1985 Rockhopper....

I have Shimano XT U-brakes on my 1985 Rockhopper. They occupy a unique place in my heart as the worst brakes ever! From the bad mounting location under the BB to requiring a giant almost motorcycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,833
Posted By Oldairhead

About 10 years ago I had a Ti MTB frame with a...

About 10 years ago I had a Ti MTB frame with a similar crack near the seat tube on a 1996 Voodoo Canzo. I shopped around for a Ti builder to repair it for about a year with no luck. Nobody wanted to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By Oldairhead

I would suggest wordpress for a domain and...

I would suggest wordpress for a domain and hosting. They have great tools, data and options. I've used them for 15 years now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,757
Posted By Oldairhead

1968 Lygie Record Pro, restomod. ...

1968 Lygie Record Pro, restomod.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,230
Posted By Oldairhead

The bike in the first post appears to be an old...

The bike in the first post appears to be an old "Paper Route" special with the guards to keep the bags out of the spokes. It also looks to me like a pretty well executed homage to a Whizzer. Oh what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By Oldairhead

I have 4 Girardengo's and none of them have the...

I have 4 Girardengo's and none of them have the Ser. # on the head tube or lug. I believe that those numbered as shown above were likely made by RIH and were perhaps the top tier models....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By Oldairhead

Not to take anything away from Luciano and he may...

Not to take anything away from Luciano and he may have done some of the early L'Eroicas on his old Peugot, but I saw him at Eroica Hispania, Britannia and California out on the course after unloading...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-19-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 246
Posted By Oldairhead

Campagnolo Bar End Shifters FS

For Sale: $50.00 plus shipping, or local pickup in 97045
After consulting Velobase I believe that these are Nuovo Record 1012/1013 shifters. They were taken off a 1962 Legnano Roma Olympiade which I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,576
Posted By Oldairhead

You may or may not be aware that Paso Robles...

You may or may not be aware that Paso Robles pretty much kicked the event out! They didn't want it there anymore. When Wes was er, um "excused" from the event as director by the Italians there was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,221
Posted By Oldairhead

Robvolz, Your responders are answering the...

Robvolz,
Your responders are answering the question for two different L'Eroica location's, Gaiole and Cambria. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,171
Posted By Oldairhead

I rode the first Eroica Britannia in 2014 and it...

I rode the first Eroica Britannia in 2014 and it was exceptionally well done with over 1900 riders participating! The next year I did not ride but participation had exploded and it was clear that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,475
Posted By Oldairhead

I enjoyed chatting today as well. I was the old...

I enjoyed chatting today as well. I was the old guy in the Legnano T shirt. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 195,052
Posted By Oldairhead

1989 Specialized Epic Allez. I rode it until 2001...

1989 Specialized Epic Allez. I rode it until 2001 when I replaced it with a Pegoretti Palo Santo. Sold the frame/fork for $400 on ebay, before the bonded joints failed!

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21,710
Views: 3,061,591
Posted By Oldairhead

Rode the Covered Bridges Tour in Albany OR today...

Rode the Covered Bridges Tour in Albany OR today on the Bianchi L'Eroica. Did a shorter route to beat the 100 plus heat! Root Beer floats for everyone at the finish. :)

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,171
Posted By Oldairhead

Most of the Eroica events have gravel climbs...

Most of the Eroica events have gravel climbs exceeding 25%. Might as well get used to it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,748
Posted By Oldairhead

Based on the response that I got from the CCC...

Based on the response that I got from the CCC folks it looks like just the EC event going to local control. I suspect that they are staying affiliated with the parent group for this year and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,748
Posted By Oldairhead

I'm seeing it on the Cycle Central Coast Facebook...

I'm seeing it on the Cycle Central Coast Facebook page. They have replied to a comment of mine with additional information. They now say that it's owned(?) by a resident of SLO along with an unknown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,748
Posted By Oldairhead

I just saw this post on another site about Eroica...

I just saw this post on another site about Eroica California

"the event has new ownership this year"

Has anybody else heard this? It could either be a good or a bad thing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,748
Posted By Oldairhead

Well, local cycling promoter Cycle Central Coast...

Well, local cycling promoter Cycle Central Coast (https://www.cyclecentralcoast.com/routes/) has a catalogue of local rides which includes virtually every mile of the Eroica routes which are not on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,748
Posted By Oldairhead

There may be more going on here than Eroica not...

There may be more going on here than Eroica not supporting their Non-Euro events very well. Cino is struggling with numbers as well, and this is Cycle Oregons last year!

On a side note, a ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Oldairhead

Any ride that has a "race" format like the BWR...

Any ride that has a "race" format like the BWR doesn't appeal to me anymore. I gave up on racing 25 years ago! Other events like centuries or recreational gravel grinders could be approached to see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By Oldairhead

Spotted in Rome

Last week in Rome I spotted a couple of images that might be of interest to this group.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By Oldairhead

I've got a 96 Voodoo Canzo that I bought new, and...

I've got a 96 Voodoo Canzo that I bought new, and it's been a great bike! They had a good 5 or 6 year run and then they disappeared for a few years. Later, they re-emerged less successfully before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,282
Posted By Oldairhead

Ha, so true! Even though I have ridden every...

Ha, so true! Even though I have ridden every section of the long routes in years past, that is not likely to ever happen again! Barricaded closures will seal the deal for sure this year!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,282
Posted By Oldairhead

I suspect that much of the route in these areas...

I suspect that much of the route in these areas may still be impassible in April. Old Creek Road has been closed for a bit due to rock/mud slides, that's the road up past Whale Creek Res. I can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,298
Posted By Oldairhead

Well, transporting a bike is not all that...

Well, transporting a bike is not all that difficult but you do need a proper bike box. This is the case that I flew with to Eroica many years ago. There is an extra charge for oversized luggage but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By Oldairhead

Okay, I see what all the hubbub is about. :) ...

Okay, I see what all the hubbub is about. :)

As it turns out I do know a little something about these very pretty frames. In 2020, just at the start of Covid I ordered one and it arrived in about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By Oldairhead

What? Hello? Did someone mention my name? ...

What? Hello? Did someone mention my name?

Let me go back and look at this thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,685
Posted By Oldairhead

I rode the first year of Eroica Britannia and...

I rode the first year of Eroica Britannia and even though it was only about 100 miles in length it is/was a tough route with the amount of climbing. There was a larger percenatge of unpaved sections...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,685
Posted By Oldairhead

Well, Luciano was the real deal, being an Italian...

Well, Luciano was the real deal, being an Italian National Cyclo-Cross Champion many times over, and his bike was maintained to be period correct but........

An Eroica rider might see Luciano on...
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