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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 727
Posted By gaucho777

What a terrible idea! I would never take on a...

What a terrible idea! I would never take on a project if I took that approach. We are supposed to be enablers, not dissuaders. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 546
Views: 28,455
Posted By gaucho777

Ebay listing: Avocet cycling shoes (LINK)...

Ebay listing: Avocet cycling shoes (LINK)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 44,771
Posted By gaucho777

oops. My mistake. I thought I was posting in the...

oops. My mistake. I thought I was posting in the other “Are you looking for…?” thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 44,771
Posted By gaucho777

Ebay listing: Avocet cycling shoes (LINK)...

Ebay listing: Avocet cycling shoes (LINK)...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By gaucho777

I usually wear liners or traditional cycling...

I usually wear liners or traditional cycling shorts under casual shorts for my commute. (I teach 4th grade, so I personally would feel a little awkward walking around in just lycra shorts around the...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,353
Posted By gaucho777

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 527.0 miles (as of 5/3)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 546
Views: 28,455
Posted By gaucho777

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156190468745?itmmeta=01HW...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156190468745?itmmeta=01HWXQ4NR2J6RXG3GP31HGFVPY&hash=item245dad6a89:g:bxgAAOSwGH5mMrRF
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-01-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By gaucho777

I’d like to buy the Tipo HF hub set if still...

I’d like to buy the Tipo HF hub set if still available. PM incoming…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21,802
Views: 3,134,946
Posted By gaucho777

After finishing some house chores I had a couple...

After finishing some house chores I had a couple free hours before needing to drive my daughter to volleyball practice. There was a local street fair down the road (the “Gilman District Street Fair”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,031
Posted By gaucho777

A few shots at the summit, including more bike...

A few shots at the summit, including more bike photos.

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Lick Observatory & Mt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,031
Posted By gaucho777

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

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A line of cyclists on the lower slopes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,031
Posted By gaucho777

A great day indeed. Lots of wonderful vintage...

A great day indeed. Lots of wonderful vintage bikes and vintage people. A beautiful day for my first ascent of Mt. Hamilton.
JoeBass, sorry I didn’t get a chance to introduce myself. I was the guy...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,353
Posted By gaucho777

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 467.6 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,069
Posted By gaucho777

Great stuff. Can you tell us more about Charlie...

Great stuff. Can you tell us more about Charlie Harding? I see some references in a number of old threads about an Irish immigrant who set up a bike shop in the Los Angeles area (which is where I see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6,526
Views: 800,403
Posted By gaucho777

Curbtender, thanks for the offer! If you're...

Curbtender, thanks for the offer! If you're willing, I would like to raid your mech for those 812/A and 812/1A parts I'm missing and leave the rest of the main body, cage, and pulleys for your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,269
Posted By gaucho777

GCBM Thanks for sharing. That's a neat accessory,...

GCBM Thanks for sharing. That's a neat accessory, especially with the mounting bracket intact. I'm assuming either you or the seller knew what it was at the time of purchase? I wouldn't have....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6,526
Views: 800,403
Posted By gaucho777

Thanks in advance for checking. I should mention...

Thanks in advance for checking. I should mention that I do have a spare Nuovo Record RD. I don’t really need a whole unit. My hope is someone has either this part or a damaged unit and is willing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6,526
Views: 800,403
Posted By gaucho777

ISO: Small parts for a Nuovo Record RD. Not sure...

ISO: Small parts for a Nuovo Record RD. Not sure what to call it...metal bushing? It is part 812/A and the small stop screw, part 812/1A shown in the diagram below. It is the piece with exterior...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,280
Posted By gaucho777

With 32s, you may also be able to fit fenders (if...

With 32s, you may also be able to fit fenders (if you ever decide to take that beauty in the rain). How much clearance in the rear? Are you able to remove the rear wheel with the 35mm tire without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21,802
Views: 3,134,946
Posted By gaucho777

Just a short 20-mile loop into the Berkeley...

Just a short 20-mile loop into the Berkeley Hills, one of my regular routes. Near the top of Grizzly Peak Road there’s a short access road that leads to the top of another peak. I’ve passed by this...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By gaucho777

Hey Sactown Albert. I want it! PM incoming.

Hey Sactown Albert. I want it! PM incoming.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By gaucho777

Beautiful bike, but I hate that style of water...

Beautiful bike, but I hate that style of water collection system seatpost. Regardless, someone’s going to be a very happy customer. That bike looks like it’s barely been ridden and stored like fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 772
Posted By gaucho777

Screwed & glued (A.L.A.N) > glued (Vitus) ...

Screwed & glued (A.L.A.N) > glued (Vitus)

I’ve raced on both, more on the Vitus. I think the ride quality is similar. Vitus frames are more ubiquitous. My first race bike was a sky blue Vitus, and...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 6,713
Posted By gaucho777

Well, this happened… ...

Well, this happened…

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I was still a couple miles uphill from the school...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,608
Posted By gaucho777

He replied, “This,” common parlance used to...

He replied, “This,” common parlance used to express agreement—id est, you are correct, +1, what he said, ditto, et cetera.

And I agree with you, too. In the 80s, I re-purposed a couple old road...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,353
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 385.6 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21,802
Views: 3,134,946
Posted By gaucho777

One more jaunt through Hidden Valley this...

One more jaunt through Hidden Valley this morning. I joined my twin brother and former club for the start of their group ride. Most of the group planned to continue on to the beach/PCH and return on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21,802
Views: 3,134,946
Posted By gaucho777

This morning, I did one of my other favorite...

This morning, I did one of my other favorite rides near where I grew up: the “Rock Store climb,” about a 2+ mile curvy ascent from the Rock Store, a popular biker hangout, up Mulholland Dr.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,017
Posted By gaucho777

Hmmm….intrigued but I think the color’s just a...

Hmmm….intrigued but I think the color’s just a bit off. For the record, my Parkpre shows a 7402 hood on a 7401 lever. I plan to order a couple sets of these reproduction hoods in black & white for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21,802
Views: 3,134,946
Posted By gaucho777

I’m in in the Westlake Village, CA area (north of...

I’m in in the Westlake Village, CA area (north of LA) visiting family where I grew up. I rode 25+ miles into Hidden Valley, one of my favorite and most nostalgic of places to ride. I did this ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 21,802
Views: 3,134,946
Posted By gaucho777

I rode a loop in the east bay hills…started in...

I rode a loop in the east bay hills…started in Berkeley, then rode through campus, into Oakland and Montclair, before climbing up a Snake Rd. Before riding the ridgeline back to Berkeley. About 23...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,031
Posted By gaucho777

That sounds great. My calendar is clear on the...

That sounds great. My calendar is clear on the 27th so I’ll try to be there. I’ve lived in the Bay Area since ‘96, and have yet to try the Mt. Hamilton climb. I’ve made it up Mt. Tam & Mt. Diablo, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 96,814
Posted By gaucho777

This one packs a punch. Texas Blue Corn Whiskey...

This one packs a punch. Texas Blue Corn Whiskey Barrel Stout from Almanac Beer Co., 11.3%.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 750
Posted By gaucho777

Just to be clear, my earlier post was...

Just to be clear, my earlier post was tongue-in-cheek. I did not mean to imply you should make any extra effort to obtain the proper OEM springs for your hubs. I was curious about (volute) skewer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 750
Posted By gaucho777

Volute Springs Matter! ;) ...

Volute Springs Matter! ;)

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1029823-c-v-minutia-skewer-springs-3.html
Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 6,713
Posted By gaucho777

Yesterday's commute home was a bit too...

Yesterday's commute home was a bit too adventurous, as a driver definitely tried to run me off the road. My commute home involves a a nice, winding descent (along The Arlington in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21,802
Views: 3,134,946
Posted By gaucho777

Nice day out, so I took the long way home from...

Nice day out, so I took the long way home from work today.

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Nice view of the...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,353
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 311.8 miles
Campfire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By gaucho777

Totally safe…for hanging tires. ...

Totally safe…for hanging tires.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By gaucho777

What could go wrong?

What could go wrong?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 586
Posted By gaucho777

Hoping this isn’t too tangential from the OP’s...

Hoping this isn’t too tangential from the OP’s intent, but this made me curious enough to peek down the rabbit hole. It does appear there is enough room in my granny (currently 30x28) to squeeze in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 586
Posted By gaucho777

I am using a Soma long cage on my Super...

I am using a Soma long cage on my Super Record-equipped Colnago Super with a Red Clover triplizer. Works great, maybe a touch more sluggish feel compared to the short cage but overall I’m very happy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21,802
Views: 3,134,946
Posted By gaucho777

I did one of my go-to, 20+ mile loops into the...

I did one of my go-to, 20+ mile loops into the Berkeley Hills.

Trying to add some color to a gray day in the bay…
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 86,300
Posted By gaucho777

Note the RockShox fork and Cobalto brakes.

Note the RockShox fork and Cobalto brakes.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,353
Posted By gaucho777

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 270.8 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,262
Posted By gaucho777

Rene Herse - light blue, and chrome works, too!

Rene Herse - light blue, and chrome works, too!
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,353
Posted By gaucho777

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 238.0 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3,252
Views: 427,058
Posted By gaucho777

I've been riding tubulars since the 80s and I...

I've been riding tubulars since the 80s and I have also experienced what L134 is describing. Not often, but more than a couple times. I have submerged a tubular to find small bubbles emanating from a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3,252
Views: 427,058
Posted By gaucho777

Totally tubular beer. ...

Totally tubular beer.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 21,802
Views: 3,134,946
Posted By gaucho777

It seems like a long time since I last posted in...

It seems like a long time since I last posted in this thread. Most of my riding lately has been limited to commuting. The rain left town today and I did manage to take the LOOK out for almost 35...
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