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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 195
Posted By repechage

perhaps he found some additional stock? he had...

perhaps he found some additional stock?
he had warned for a while the base materials were dwindling.

but yes, gotta draw it.
translating from a tube is a challenge if that is the reference. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,450
Posted By repechage

Both seem to be pretty low key at this point- ...

Both seem to be pretty low key at this point-

I found this for the CR West event

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1287275-classic-rendezvous-west-vintage-bike-show.html

the above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By repechage

Consider the steerer material. Many early carbon...

Consider the steerer material. Many early carbon forks used an aluminum steerer.

I have this beautiful Look carbon fork, aluminum steerer. Elegant art and I knew the original owner. His steel fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 278
Posted By repechage

one does need perspective, you are correct. I...

one does need perspective, you are correct.
I was faced with a rear flat tire on my 3 speed Sting-Ray when I was 8 years old. So, I did discount exposure to basic rear wheel removal and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 278
Posted By repechage

Hopefully writing about bikes, the 1956 Chevrolet...

Hopefully writing about bikes, the 1956 Chevrolet Corvette had a 3 speed manual as standard.

the trick on a Sturmey archer equipped bicycle is to readjust the shift indicator chain after assembly....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 898
Posted By repechage

At least they are in the same size range. ...

At least they are in the same size range.

map out what are the requirements. Geometry musts. Tire size preferences. Assuming 700c or tubulars.
Who will be doing the assembly?

in general, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 361
Posted By repechage

It is Tim Neenan. last known to live near...

It is Tim Neenan.

last known to live near Santa Ynez Ca. Most recently made Lighthouse Cycles. Semi retired as of 2019.
should not be too hard to contact him and ask the source.

Ditch voice to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 469
Posted By repechage

The looming question, what will the Replacement...

The looming question, what will the Replacement Winter bike be?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-11-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,672
Posted By repechage

A loop was set up in Golden Gate Park- track...

A loop was set up in Golden Gate Park- track bikes were used on the road. The curves were big enough to allow pedaling through the turns.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-11-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,672
Posted By repechage

the thinner ring is a road ring 3/32” 144 bolt...

the thinner ring is a road ring 3/32” 144 bolt hole center.
the wider is an inch pitch or skip tooth Pista ring, note the bigger bolt circle, 151 BCD. for a long while both road and track used the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 677
Posted By repechage

Price appears reasonable for the whole bike. ...

Price appears reasonable for the whole bike.
lefthand seat stay has a curious paint issue. Like rust underneath.
Downtube graphic looks a bit truncated, not sure.
no report on the goofy headset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 665
Posted By repechage

So much for his Confentes.

So much for his Confentes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,738
Posted By repechage

When the Campagnolo pedal form factor reigned...

When the Campagnolo pedal form factor reigned supreme, for criterium wins a high bottom bracket was a distinct advantage, with 167.5 cranks and an 11” high bottom bracket I would lead out the final...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,738
Posted By repechage

I am about the same size now that gravity has...

I am about the same size now that gravity has struck back.

50 years ago, 165 on the track, 170’s for the road bikes. I bought a set of 167.5’s and thought they were grand, remember this was in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By repechage

A skating chain can be a fresh chain and an...

A skating chain can be a fresh chain and an “experienced” freewheel.
the freewheel you have also has a v channel at the top of the teeth, Regina did that and so did Atom with the Regina compatible...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By repechage

reminded me that on my first road bike 52 years...

reminded me that on my first road bike 52 years ago I spent much time in a 45x14 - about an 88” gear.
when I started racing I was shocked to learn that the Maximum gear I could use was a 44x14....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By repechage

Yes, But. Suntour made a bunch of different...

Yes, But.
Suntour made a bunch of different models over the decades. You need the model and luck.
these parts have been out of production for decades.

often a complete freewheel will be less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 704
Posted By repechage

Columbus stickers and later decals were not...

Columbus stickers and later decals were not exceptionally durable.
on mine, I have one of each and have been lucky.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 704
Posted By repechage

The PA bike- just looks bigger to me, like 58 cm...

The PA bike- just looks bigger to me, like 58 cm center to center.
I have found that many people kind of goof on measuring. In the 60’s and 70’s typical was center of the BB to the top of the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,898
Posted By repechage

delbiker1 - I have a road bike that I first used...

delbiker1 - I have a road bike that I first used 50 years ago. I needed to shorten the reach a cm. Gravity strikes back. The event that rang the bell was my internist who measured my height when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,898
Posted By repechage

That info opens up a big range of possibilities...

That info opens up a big range of possibilities regarding pain and performance.
Q factor, pedal dimensions, shoe type or types, your flexibility, I would suggest a consult with an individual that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 475
Posted By repechage

Breaking is never good. good Braking is. ‘the...

Breaking is never good.
good Braking is.
‘the inline levers you show in an image are for primary brake levers that use aero cable routing. Aero levers are decent but you stated 1978 vintage, aero...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 704
Posted By repechage

I think a member needs 10 posts or more to...

I think a member needs 10 posts or more to private message
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,898
Posted By repechage

jamesdak - many of those bike have the same...

jamesdak - many of those bike have the same saddle but not all, measuring from the center of the saddle for similar seats I think works, I do wonder about the other saddles, I have found how I perch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 309
Posted By repechage

Really a curious article- the graphic theme is...

Really a curious article- the graphic theme is OK, the theme images outweigh the product pictures, mentions crank aesthetics but no image to reference, weighs each component in grams no less then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 815
Posted By repechage

Cue The Eagles what ya doin’ wearing those...

Cue The Eagles

what ya doin’ wearing those shoes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 704
Posted By repechage

that PA bike looks bigger? the DC bike has ECO...

that PA bike looks bigger?
the DC bike has ECO ? Pantographing… just does not fit my reference.


so, “ Electric Blue “ it is.
I ride a smaller bike, that Blue caught my eye in 1972. Terrific...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 704
Posted By repechage

I am not familiar with the term Super Record C....

I am not familiar with the term Super Record C. Maybe steel BB and pedal spindles?
Colnago offered two Blues, a light metallic and what has been often termed electric Blue, an intense Blue close to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,402
Posted By repechage

that Trek anti champion used a downtube lever for...

that Trek anti champion used a downtube lever for the front for a while, index rear, I think two seasons.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,234
Posted By repechage

a 2021 price perhaps. My guess originally for 27”...

a 2021 price perhaps. My guess originally for 27” wheels, exchanged for 700c, probably Rigida. Mafac brakes and Idealé 90 seat.
if the brakes are Dural Forge, then possibly original to the bike shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 210
Posted By repechage

Tam Pham who ran the now gone Chainedrevolution...

Tam Pham who ran the now gone Chainedrevolution site bought a Colnago / Colner track bike frame that had a drilled steerer but much more restrained than this.
speculation it was a possible Hour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 440
Posted By repechage

That is a version I have not seen yet. I am...

That is a version I have not seen yet.
I am familiar with the version Feldman describes and two much more recent versions, both of those having the bearings within the outer case, flush to the ends....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By repechage

as many rims have eyelets, I am pretty sure...

as many rims have eyelets, I am pretty sure assemblies with mixed metals are not what a plating or anodizing house wants to touch.
all that I knew of way back needed to remove races as an example...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By repechage

I am always apprehensive to attack the anodizing...

I am always apprehensive to attack the anodizing layer if there are steel or stainless steel eyelets. The stainless will take the abrasion, the plated will not.
‘not many have stainless steel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,137
Posted By repechage

when shopping for an engagement ring in 1981, the...

when shopping for an engagement ring in 1981, the jewelry store sales rep stated it would be a good investment. I told the rep and the nearby staff, this is a symbol, it is NOT an investment....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,505
Posted By repechage

if the “crystal” for the dial indicator is only...

if the “crystal” for the dial indicator is only the plastic… a watchmaker that rebuilds mechanical watches should be able to press it in. Acrylic watch crystals are often a press fit and the plastic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 488
Posted By repechage

that black plastic washer is probably brand X....

that black plastic washer is probably brand X. Campagnolo’s later plastic version was warm cream colored after the metallic. No doubt thicker. There should not be play. The plastic also compresses a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,234
Posted By repechage

would be a nice bike to own and in the size...

would be a nice bike to own and in the size range. Aaack regarding the amputated handlebar, must have been o near permanent wall display duty.

Smile and wave.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 488
Posted By repechage

the plastic parts were to be dry. your metal...

the plastic parts were to be dry.
your metal washer looks a bit messy, I would address that, the chrome outer washer- note it has a very slight chamfer- it is to compress the spring keyed steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,234
Posted By repechage

there is intrinsic value there but the color,...

there is intrinsic value there but the color, dirt and images just murder it.
not in this current market.
seat is… gosh, cannot locate the original saddle?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By repechage

New Old Stock to me means just that, never...

New Old Stock to me means just that, never assembled as an entire bike.

easy to determine the tubing as no bottom bracket- rifiling - X, smooth SL or SP.
the frame appears nice.
challenging time...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By repechage

One needs to put on a legal hat to read that...

One needs to put on a legal hat to read that advert carefully, it is not stated factually where the frame is made.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,823
Posted By repechage

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/762x1005/b24f4e0c_fd87_4ed6_bc9c_be7b9441e5c1_15b90378b62c5aad7437f5668b3841695b69810b.jpeg


reel back to the Carlsbad facility and Milano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,234
Posted By repechage

may not be whacked, just adjusted. BB still needs...

may not be whacked, just adjusted. BB still needs a min height off the ground still, even with 165 cranks, with smaller diameter wheels a shorter top tube can be designed and still avoid overlap. For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,234
Posted By repechage

Quite a haircut on that Raleigh. Ouch. ...

Quite a haircut on that Raleigh. Ouch.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/730x234/1779b83a_541d_4c12_bae3_b7a663e3ae95_3a9be61c8db504cbde0e64f604399a5e3c5b5ff2.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,234
Posted By repechage

Not seen often in original finish, shows race...

Not seen often in original finish, shows race wear but interesting offer alternatives. Have to read carefully to tease out what to do.
1972 Colnago Super
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,887
Posted By repechage

I am not so sure about the when of Japanese...

I am not so sure about the when of Japanese industry being taken seriously.
Sony, Toyota, Datsun ( especially the 240z ) all had breakthroughs that turned the attitude.
the Sony trinitron TV, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 815
Posted By repechage

Better choice than the Jackson. a bit of...

Better choice than the Jackson.

a bit of fender line adjustment to the rear fenderette if it will allow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 406
Posted By repechage

Color “mass” really can effect the completed...

Color “mass” really can effect the completed look. And of course classic bikes are almost all of tubes, highlight, core, then in shadow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 763
Posted By repechage

The way I read the question is how much extension...

The way I read the question is how much extension beyond the small cog outer face is required for the lock nut for the shifting to work?
depends a bit on the frame.
many Italian and American small...
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