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04-21-22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,400
Posted By Revracer

I thought I had a blend of bikes to haul the...

I thought I had a blend of bikes to haul the bacon, but it seems the Ross gets the most work and it does so admirably. Rain, dark, holidays, etc....
04-14-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 434
Views: 55,925
Posted By Revracer

Ross Utopian that has turned into my smoking...

Ross Utopian that has turned into my smoking hauler.
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04-04-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,305
Posted By Revracer

Business travel has started again and managed a...

Business travel has started again and managed a 40-mile jaunt on the World Voyageur north on the 101 from San Diego....
04-02-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,571
Posted By Revracer

So the answer to the BB headache was Swiss...

So the answer to the BB headache was Swiss threads that I did not suspect in the case of a Peugeot. It required the bolt and washers as I could not get the Park Tool to bite any more after going the...
03-24-22, 10:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,571
Posted By Revracer

Soody I had tried a version of that with the BB...

Soody I had tried a version of that with the BB tool but the sizing was not perfect to fit inside the cup and it totally warped the washer. However I am thinking this could very well be Swiss based...
03-23-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,571
Posted By Revracer

merziac Yes, I cut the tool for exactly as you...

merziac Yes, I cut the tool for exactly as you suggested. Perfect detective work and I bought a new Park tool (did not think of trying another brand) and have the clamps as you use. I think I will...
03-23-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,571
Posted By Revracer

merziac thank you for sharing your setup. I will...

merziac thank you for sharing your setup. I will explore the pipe route with my current BB tool.

Could a Peugeot actually get Swiss threading? I realize for as much as I beat on the fixed cup...
03-23-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,571
Posted By Revracer

Peugeot BB Headache

So I really wanted to swap cranks and use a VO look alike on my Peugeot PKN. I have never had so much difficulty in opening a BB. First the crank threads stripped on the Stronglight. Then I bought a...
10-07-20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,132
Posted By Revracer

For a few years I used a compressor, presta...

For a few years I used a compressor, presta adapter and pressure fixed at 100. My son started to win swag at races and ended up with three pumps, all bike branded, Cannondale (my fav for least...
09-21-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,305
Posted By Revracer

Susquehanna River Area

Took my daughter back to school and found some quality riding on the St. Etienne in the middle of PA.
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09-09-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 713
Posted By Revracer

1994 Gary Fisher Ziggurat

Years ago I bought this frame on eBay, knowing it was not my size, but thinking I would build it someday for someone. The frame is in great shape, really light aluminum, carbon fork and has 130mm...
Replies: 19
Views: 4,933
Posted By Revracer

These are all great tips and a few I will...

These are all great tips and a few I will translate into my next attempt:

1) Pre-hydrate - that was a fail as I poorly estimated the importance.
2) Planning - I didn't actually include planned...
Replies: 19
Views: 4,933
Posted By Revracer

Heat and Distance

What techniques work for you to manage heat on a long distance ride? I attempted to ride 109 miles, started out at 8:30. Early part of ride had shade and 80F temps, but when noon hit, I was in...
07-02-20, 07:11 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,305
Posted By Revracer

Had some fun the last few days exploring two of...

Had some fun the last few days exploring two of the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River. ...
06-18-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By Revracer

Bill Boston Bikes

Does anyone have a Bill Boston bike? I searched forums and found two posts for tandems and Googled for interesting articles about his NJ shop in a review from the seventies. Found a few pics on...
06-18-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,692
Posted By Revracer

Worked on another set of fenders for the Mrs...

Worked on another set of fenders for the Mrs Raleigh Grand Sports. They are VO Snakeskin with 38mm GravelKings w/ latex tubes. Seems to be room all around, but still trying to find the right...
06-15-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,707
Posted By Revracer

Ordered crank arms on March 28 from Spécialités...

Ordered crank arms on March 28 from Spécialités TA in France to replace the Nervar's bought on eBay with an incorrect 175 stamping but a 170 length. Really looking forward to getting back to 175 on a...
06-09-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,273
Posted By Revracer

abshipp I have the Trexlertown Velodrome about 10...

abshipp I have the Trexlertown Velodrome about 10 miles away and I hope to use it as a variant to my riding.
06-09-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,273
Posted By Revracer

Took the first few pedals on the Quinn today but...

Took the first few pedals on the Quinn today but not what I would call a shakedown exactly. It served the purpose to get the pings and twangs out of the wheel build and to compress the tubular tape....
06-08-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,305
Posted By Revracer

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Farm fields in good shape, quite the contrast for the blue skies....
06-05-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,692
Posted By Revracer

Finally got the right headset to fit the Harry...

Finally got the right headset to fit the Harry Quinn. Measured to be 30.0 headtube and 27.0, so the Seiki NJS seemed to work. Also building up the wheelset with Campy high flange track hubs, DT...
05-29-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3,221
Views: 407,618
Posted By Revracer

+1 on the Vlaandaren. I have run them on Mavic...

+1 on the Vlaandaren. I have run them on Mavic GP4 rims, Campy hubs and the supple is real. I also run Stan's in them as I have had good experience with Stan's sealing on a latex tube.

I am now...
05-28-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,987
Posted By Revracer

I feel like I have been pursuing that for some...

I feel like I have been pursuing that for some time and tried the 10speed route to find that I had built a heavy bike (using freewheel). Ultimately I started looking for the 50.4bcd cranks that take...
05-28-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,987
Posted By Revracer

I run a 10sp chain on a Shimano 600 crank and...

I run a 10sp chain on a Shimano 600 crank and just compared chainring thickness to my Nervar rings. They are the same. I cannot speak to tooth profile. On my 10speed setup, it will occasionally drop...
05-27-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,273
Posted By Revracer

Well, scratch that. Caveat emptor, need to look...

Well, scratch that. Caveat emptor, need to look more closely as I just bought a French thread by mistake, back to the 'bay.

Still interesting that Harry Quinn is 27mm, so will scratch a Campy...
05-27-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,273
Posted By Revracer

Just received the Campagnolo Pista Headset, but...

Just received the Campagnolo Pista Headset, but found that the seat on the fork is 26.94mm and the crown race is 26.26mm. Measure twice, bid/buy once would have been smart. That said, I presumed...
05-14-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,917
Posted By Revracer

I found 175 is my strongly preferred to the point...

I found 175 is my strongly preferred to the point that my vintage bikes that have 170 on them get ridden much less. I am 6' 2" and have been to a bike fitter that uses Retul and confirmed that 175 is...
05-04-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,273
Posted By Revracer

That is good advice. I managed to find a Campy...

That is good advice. I managed to find a Campy Pista Headset and Campy 36h Track Hubs. I am looking at a set of Nisi rims that claim 200g and need washers in a gray anodized finish. I appreciate the...
05-04-20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,273
Posted By Revracer

Indeed Campy seems to be dominant. I happened to...

Indeed Campy seems to be dominant. I happened to see a Stronglight 93 1/8" chainring but could not find much more in the way of track parts. It happened to have a Stronglight 93 available so it was...
05-03-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,273
Posted By Revracer

Thanks, that is helpful. To get more granular, if...

Thanks, that is helpful. To get more granular, if I go Campy, crank, hubs, what rims would be most appropriate? Mavic? Tubular or not? I have a few tubulars and being a track bike (you're not 50...
05-03-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,273
Posted By Revracer

Harry Quinn Track Bike Build

I have no idea why this seemed like a good idea, likely N+1 or COVID stupidity, but I desired a track bike and was never tempted because the sizes always seemed a bit small. So this Harry Quinn shows...
04-25-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By Revracer

It is actually for the St. Etienne that I suspect...

It is actually for the St. Etienne that I suspect is a straight gauge French 531. I am curious if there is a preferred gap in the seatpost pinch.
04-25-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By Revracer

French Seatpost Slippage

I am currently using a 25.8 seatpost that was squeaking. I applied grease went for a 60 mile ride and found it slipped down almost 2cm. To be fair, the seatpost clamp when tight has no gap. I never...
03-30-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,948
Posted By Revracer

I have been running a Sunrace 13-28 7-speed on my...

I have been running a Sunrace 13-28 7-speed on my Campy NR bike for about 5 years (wore one out and on second), but as BFisher noted it shifts so smooth compared to any vintage freewheel and they are...
03-27-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,305
Posted By Revracer

Decided to commute to the home office this...

Decided to commute to the home office this morning, jeans, jacket, helmet and out the door in 50F temperatures, no wind but surprisingly dry and with an ever emerging blue sky. Dropped the pressure...
03-19-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,388
Posted By Revracer

Gave H2 a Try

I was anxious to try an H2 as I am looking to ride long distance rides / brevets. I have used a variety of saddles and have recently put many miles on a Specialized Power Saddle and like it but was...
Replies: 12
Views: 3,118
Posted By Revracer

Scott, this is a really good read, thanks for...

Scott, this is a really good read, thanks for sharing!
Replies: 12
Views: 3,118
Posted By Revracer

This is all helpful advise and I have swapped my...

This is all helpful advise and I have swapped my clincher wheels to my planned distance bike and since I am new to brevet it is best not to explore too far from the norm. Tomorrow a few more bits...
Replies: 12
Views: 3,118
Posted By Revracer

Tubular / Rando

The nature of this question begs insanity, but I am readying one of my vintage steel steeds for a few randos this year, starting this weekend and this bike has tubulars. Granted, they are great...
03-04-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By Revracer

bikemig I guess that sounds like both were...

bikemig I guess that sounds like both were offered. Mine are both low flange. I also have a complete set of low flange metal dust caps in 36h so that it what led me to think metal was the norm.
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03-04-20, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By Revracer

Maillard 700 Professional Variations

I started looking for Maillard 700 professionals and found a variation in the shape and end cap composition. The rear in this phone has what appears to be plastic dust/end caps and the angles inside...
02-28-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,118
Posted By Revracer

Miyata 1000, love the color, size is right for...

Miyata 1000, love the color, size is right for me, but n+1 is not working for me.

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/d/new-hope-miyata-one-thousand-touring/7077534364.html
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02-28-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,771
Posted By Revracer

This needs a home, seems like market price,...

This needs a home, seems like market price, looked like there is the original rack. My size, but N+1 not making sense to me right now until I purge....
02-28-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,305
Posted By Revracer

Cold chill came back to the Northeast today. Was...

Cold chill came back to the Northeast today. Was 26F when I left the house but roads were clear of salt and ice and the brooks still...
02-27-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,568
Posted By Revracer

What amazing timing as I almost ordered the 46T...

What amazing timing as I almost ordered the 46T Tripleizer for the outer ring of my Shimano 600 and then this thread was found. I too wanted to make a sub-compact double but realized that without the...
05-24-19, 07:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,367
Posted By Revracer

I would agree as I am sure I have a few photos...

I would agree as I am sure I have a few photos from those "props".

I get through there on occasion as my son and I ride Neiffer Rd. a good amount when we go with a group from Java's Brewin.
05-22-19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,367
Posted By Revracer

Deja vu on that pic and pretty cool to have a...

Deja vu on that pic and pretty cool to have a Holland in the neighborhood, is that Swamp Creek Rd (one of the many in Eastern PA)?
05-21-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,305
Posted By Revracer

Thanks juvela. I will need to explore the...

Thanks juvela. I will need to explore the adjustment / angle screw, but I did have this post before about this particular VX RD and the limit screw.
...
05-20-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,305
Posted By Revracer

Spring Scorcher

The Raleigh Grand Sports had not gotten enough ride time since mounting up the Veloflex Vlaanderen tubulars over the winter. Proved a comfortable ride and the added volume of the 27mm tires was so...
04-29-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,711
Posted By Revracer

I tried something similar last year with 10 speed...

I tried something similar last year with 10 speed 11-36 Sunrace freewheel with Suntour barcons and a Suntour VX RD. The clicks in the barcons are 1-3 clicks per gear change (3 in the higher gears)...
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