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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 881
Posted By Steel Charlie

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and...

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and on the back of their t-shirt it said

Anyone Can Restore An Antique

It Takes a Real Man To Cut One Up
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 146
Posted By Steel Charlie

I don't see anything like that Must be the...

I don't see anything like that
Must be the tablet
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 146
Posted By Steel Charlie

Blocking Posts

Is there any means to block a particular member's posts? I don't find anything. But then the whole site looks different on this tablet.
TIA
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 44,845
Posted By Steel Charlie

The "new" 2004 Masi was shifting like crap so I...

The "new" 2004 Masi was shifting like crap so I hosed out and lubed the levers, shortened the housings at the levers, changed the cables and adjusted the whole thing properly. Shifts like a whiz now....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,084
Posted By Steel Charlie

The only Customs contact that I've had was when...

The only Customs contact that I've had was when some dolt delayed delivery on a gun stock that he thought was some "endangered" sort of wood. It is actually hydrocoated CF.

Never have paid a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 881
Posted By Steel Charlie

+1 ! ! I'm not preserving anything for future...

+1 ! ! I'm not preserving anything for future generations. The cosmos in truth doesn't GAF what I do with my bikes. Give a thought to the absolute bicycle abominations that you have seen and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By Steel Charlie

Why would you bother building anything? Complete...

Why would you bother building anything? Complete SS sell for peanuts on CL
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By Steel Charlie

I thought that this was a zombie January snow day...

I thought that this was a zombie January snow day thread
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7,926
Views: 965,490
Posted By Steel Charlie

So I got this thing a week ago. Tig'd 853. 2004...

So I got this thing a week ago. Tig'd 853. 2004 from the original owner. Must be from way close to when Haro took over. The first thing that I had to do was remove Two Pounds (on the digital scale)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 665
Posted By Steel Charlie

Over the last 50years or so it's been my...

Over the last 50years or so it's been my experience that geometry overwhelms the tube sticker. A crap builder can make a crap bike out of the most fantastic materials known to man.

If a tube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,094
Posted By Steel Charlie

Puhleeezzz ! ! It's the 21st Century, dude ! ! ...

Puhleeezzz ! ! It's the 21st Century, dude ! ! You have the advantage of a multitude of task specific lubricants and you use TRANSMISSION lube on your bike ? ! ?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By Steel Charlie

The electric Colnago that I saw had drop bars. I...

The electric Colnago that I saw had drop bars. I have to admit that it struck me as funny at the time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By Steel Charlie

Can the experts tell me which of the three bears'...

Can the experts tell me which of the three bears' sandwiches I should eat?

TIA
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,287
Posted By Steel Charlie

Your cruelty is simply overwhelming

Your cruelty is simply overwhelming
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 35,535
Posted By Steel Charlie

Seems like a lotta $, but ..... ...

Seems like a lotta $, but .....

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bop/d/sacramento-new-departure-and-morrow-hub/7745175424.html...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,287
Posted By Steel Charlie

See. You did it again

See. You did it again
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,287
Posted By Steel Charlie

Mileage ? I know that I'm old, fat, and stoopid...

Mileage ? I know that I'm old, fat, and stoopid but it still hurts when I don't know WTF someone is taking about.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-08-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 274
Posted By Steel Charlie

Yeah - not even using her lowest gear on that ...

Yeah - not even using her lowest gear on that climb was just mean ! :speedy:

Great racing ! Loved it !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 723
Posted By Steel Charlie

Your history indicates a spare might be...

Your history indicates a spare might be advisable. :lol:​​​​
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,371
Posted By Steel Charlie

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,497
Posted By Steel Charlie

I find that as I have grown older making my life...

I find that as I have grown older making my life easier has been more rewarding than any masochistic behavior.

YMMV of course
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 501
Posted By Steel Charlie

Run away while you still can ! Run fast ! ...

Run away while you still can !

Run fast !

Run far !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 723
Posted By Steel Charlie

You can get those pads off fleabay for peanuts

You can get those pads off fleabay for peanuts
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,497
Posted By Steel Charlie

Too bad the motorcycle dirt guys don't realize...

Too bad the motorcycle dirt guys don't realize how wrong flat bars are. OMG - they even ride risers ! !
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,287
Posted By Steel Charlie

And You Are ......

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 723
Posted By Steel Charlie

EXCELLENT ! ! I suspect that it will be...

EXCELLENT ! !

I suspect that it will be quite some time before the bike becomes the weak link in your efforts. (I mean, lace up shoes?) :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,371
Posted By Steel Charlie

I would like to know how you got a picture of our...

I would like to know how you got a picture of our galaxy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 93
Posted By Steel Charlie

Serotta Update V.3

So several months ago I did the V.2 with the carbon Serotta fork.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1283311-serotta-weight-weenie-update.html
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,371
Posted By Steel Charlie

I don't have to worry. I cut the chip out of my...

I don't have to worry. I cut the chip out of my butt and taped it to the back of an interstate semi. The Master Chief inspired me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,248
Posted By Steel Charlie

I really went all out on the last one. I have...

I really went all out on the last one. I have almost $400 in it ! That includes the gas used to get it. And I'm considering spending even more on one this weekend !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 406
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's all here ...

It's all here
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1277532-time-rescue-stuck-jungle-junker-1986-jim-merz-allez.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 436
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's been my unfortunate experience that lbs...

It's been my unfortunate experience that lbs seldom have the tools OR someone who actually knows how to use them. And as was already mentioned it is a one and done thing and if it is screwed up it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 814
Posted By Steel Charlie

Robert That's some impressive work ! What...

Robert

That's some impressive work ! What brands of color and clear did you use?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,241
Posted By Steel Charlie

Best shorts I've ever had were Kuchariks... ...

Best shorts I've ever had were Kuchariks... Plain old wool, real chamois, NO pad. Simply wonderful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steel Charlie

hahahahahahaha ! ! ! ! !

hahahahahahaha ! ! ! ! !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steel Charlie

Bikemansplaining

Bikemansplaining
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 680
Posted By Steel Charlie

What about the frame?

What about the frame?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,909
Posted By Steel Charlie

I always try to maintain a climbing speed...

I always try to maintain a climbing speed consistent with not falling over
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,384
Posted By Steel Charlie

Dude, I'm on your side. Belief systems will...

Dude, I'm on your side. Belief systems will never succumb to facts. Take a breath, relax, walk away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steel Charlie

People who cut steerer tubes to the minimum...

People who cut steerer tubes to the minimum deserve a good beating with a stout stick and a special Hell for their reward

Not JMO but a simple fact
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,384
Posted By Steel Charlie

Kontact - give up. The difference between a beam...

Kontact - give up. The difference between a beam torque wrench and a spring loaded sear is obviously too difficult to explain or understand. You have my sympathy but you are fighting a confusion...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,070
Posted By Steel Charlie

Wife - what's in the back of the car? Me -...

Wife - what's in the back of the car?

Me - what car?

Your car

The CRV ?

Yes, it looks like a bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,255
Posted By Steel Charlie

I was unaware that there is a rule about...

I was unaware that there is a rule about additional spacers.
Use two thin ones and it will look fine if that is the worry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,384
Posted By Steel Charlie

If I have an adjustable wrench set to 50ft/lb and...

If I have an adjustable wrench set to 50ft/lb and put a 6' cheater on it, it will still snap at 50ft/lb at the bolt. I just don't have to press as heavily. The mechanism doesn't know how much I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 42,092
Posted By Steel Charlie

I'm shameless so I am going to put this up again....

I'm shameless so I am going to put this up again. Allez Comp, Columbus Thermacrom FOCO steel - triple butted. Carbon fork and all Ultegra 2x9.
I love it
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,384
Posted By Steel Charlie

I grease the tapers and the bolt threads/washer...

I grease the tapers and the bolt threads/washer and use the Campy tool uncheated. Been doing that since about 1978. Never had any come loose.

Works fine for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By Steel Charlie

Fixed the title ! Excellent idea, many...

Fixed the title !

Excellent idea, many thanks
​​​​​​

Actually it doesn't appear that the title will edit
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By Steel Charlie

That might have been Al Dudley. He was there for...

That might have been Al Dudley. He was there for some time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,384
Posted By Steel Charlie

Torque the bolt with the Campy tool. You will...

Torque the bolt with the Campy tool. You will definitely not make it too tight.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/s_l960_a874d5f52cdacc265b72f0d928b8217b457e1da5.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By Steel Charlie

SoCal BITD ... Raincross Bikes and Darrel Hand

Does anyone happen to recall what became of Raincross Bicycle In Riverside and the owner, Darrell Hand?

The late 70's early 80's were some fun times hanging out there

Thanks
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