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12-14-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 159
Posted By Duke7777

BB-7410 fixed cup

I'm searching for a Shimano Dura-Ace drive-side cup for a BB-7410 bottom bracket, English thread. Would anyone have one, or know where I might find one?.
11-07-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,121
Posted By Duke7777

Brooks saddle dating

I believe that stamping means April 2004.
10-13-23, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,521
Posted By Duke7777

Norris Lockley

Damian,
I was very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Over the years he was a great help to me and many other fans of obscure French bicycles. Norris had a very unusual combination of traits...
06-30-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 409
Posted By Duke7777

Felix Boehm bb

One of these came in a nice Metropole racing frame that I estimate to be from the early 50s. I had never heard of these before, and marveled at the quality and lightness. This frame also came with...
06-07-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,270
Posted By Duke7777

There are brief write-ups on Carleton and Ken...

There are brief write-ups on Carleton and Ken Legge here: https://medium.com/@labicycletta/maple-leaf-bikes-canadian-bike-builders-df97dd17d524 Ken Legge also played a prominent role in the...
03-31-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,737
Posted By Duke7777

I've been on a similar quest over the past few...

I've been on a similar quest over the past few years - lugged steel bikes with lower gearing, more comfortable frame design, and wider tires - but still light and fast. Largely through trial and...
01-18-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,451
Posted By Duke7777

Proctor repaint

Cyclomondo has Proctor decals listed on their site: https://www.cyclomondo.net/canada

If you are in Vancouver, I know someone that does nice powder coating.

I had a nice Proctor a few years...
12-02-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 620
Posted By Duke7777

The front derailleur cage, crank, and bottom...

The front derailleur cage, crank, and bottom bracket spindle all changed together in 1978. The lip on the derailleur cage necessitated moving the crank arm outboard 1.5mm to clear the lip. The...
12-02-22, 01:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 620
Posted By Duke7777

OK, in your first post you said "1978 colnago,...

OK, in your first post you said "1978 colnago, 70mm wide bb. Adding same year triple crankset", which I assumed meant a '78 crank. A '74 crank should work with the "Old Style" Record X3 bottom...
12-02-22, 01:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 620
Posted By Duke7777

To put it another way, all Gran Sport and Record...

To put it another way, all Gran Sport and Record bottom brackets have thin cups, whether they are pre or post CPSC. Rifled steel cups are Nuovo Record. The Nuovo Record series did not contain either...
12-01-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 620
Posted By Duke7777

Is the crank dated 78? If so, it is likely...

Is the crank dated 78? If so, it is likely post-CPSC and you will need the post-CPSC Record spindle (122 mm long, stamped either 70 SS 120 X3 (+1.0, 1.5) or 70 SS X3), together with thin cups. A...
11-22-22, 12:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,291
Posted By Duke7777

1946 Rene Herse: ...

1946 Rene Herse:

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...
11-15-22, 12:51 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,138
Posted By Duke7777

French bikes with lightweight frames and...

French bikes with lightweight frames and cantilevers were not uncommon back in the 40s and 50s. These 650B frames are made from butted Vitus, and are about the same weight as butted 531 or SL.
...
11-06-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 850
Posted By Duke7777

Several years back I bought a cheap but abused...

Several years back I bought a cheap but abused Cyclone. Lovely lugs and overall a very nice frame. I really like the early 60s geometry. It came with a foot long, thin-walled alloy seat post that...
11-06-22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,580
Posted By Duke7777

Cotton stuffing

I did find this exact stuff in an old French frame once, but unfortunately I can't recall which one. I'm guessing it was originally soaked in oil, and for a while probably does help keep the bottom...
10-29-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By Duke7777

I have three 40h tubular rims I can sell: ...

I have three 40h tubular rims I can sell:

Weinmann (NOS, possibly 60s)
Mavic Record du Monde de L'Heure (NOS, probably 70s)
Mavic Monthlery Pro (barely used, probably 70s).

$30 each plus...
10-15-22, 10:24 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,565
Posted By Duke7777

Ride to Vancouver

If you are going to be doing any riding around Vancouver, I would be interested in joining you. We have a vintage ride every Saturday, and any of you still in town by then are welcome to join us.
07-26-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,897
Posted By Duke7777

I have about 15,000 km on a set of RH 650x38...

I have about 15,000 km on a set of RH 650x38 extralights and they are still going strong. I've had about three punctures over 8 years of riding them, from small bits of glass working their way in. ...
07-25-22, 09:57 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 10,843
Posted By Duke7777

'65 Masi Special ...

'65 Masi Special
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76 Singer:...
02-04-22, 05:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,189
Posted By Duke7777

Great looking Dilecta! It looks like a bike that...

Great looking Dilecta! It looks like a bike that is well-liked by its owner. A late-40s to 1950s Dilecta has been on my search list for several years. So far no luck - most are too small, and I've...
11-19-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,112
Posted By Duke7777

Yes, I use various drawing aids to do the box...

Yes, I use various drawing aids to do the box lining and other details:
...
11-18-21, 11:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,112
Posted By Duke7777

I find they do a nice job of lug lining and box...

I find they do a nice job of lug lining and box lining. I usually go over the line a second time after it's dry, to get better density. It seems to last fine, but I store my bikes in a dry basement...
11-18-21, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,443
Posted By Duke7777

Cyclotouriste rings on 3-arm crank

This looked like an interesting idea, so I traced out where the bolt holes would be in 34, 35 and 36 t cyclotouriste rings.
...
11-14-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,487
Posted By Duke7777

I recently drilled out a thick frozen stem using...

I recently drilled out a thick frozen stem using a hand drill, step bit and extension. This required the stem to be cut off fairly close to the top of the steerer tube. It worked very well,...
11-12-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By Duke7777

Crescents were fairly common here in Vancouver,...

Crescents were fairly common here in Vancouver, as there was a Volvo dealer that imported them in the 1970s and sponsored a racing team. My first race bike was a 319, and I still own two 319/320s in...
08-24-21, 10:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,155
Posted By Duke7777

I lubricate the chains by immersing in molten...

I lubricate the chains by immersing in molten wax. There are pros and cons, but I like it.
08-19-21, 06:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,155
Posted By Duke7777

Chain cleaning for hot wax

I've heard from several people who do hot wax, that if the chain is not clean enough, the wax will not last nearly as long. You could say this is just anecdotal, and maybe there are other factors....
08-19-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,155
Posted By Duke7777

Chain cleaning

I agree that mineral spirits is an excellent cleaner for grease, but I'm sick of using it. Based on what I learned from Oz Cycle and Josh Poertner (Silca) youtube videos, I'm surprised that your...
08-18-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,155
Posted By Duke7777

Ultrasonic cleaners

I would have agreed with this statement until about a year ago. For decades I had used mineral spirits, WD-40, degreasers, and lots of various brushes and rags. I was getting sick and tired of it....
08-16-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,127
Posted By Duke7777

My guess is that they will hold their value much...

My guess is that they will hold their value much better than most other high-end new bikes, but I doubt they will appreciate.

It seems to me that Jan has tried to make a bike that is worthy of the...
07-22-21, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 822
Posted By Duke7777

Early Strawberry decals

I have frame #10674. It's in rough shape, but I believe the original decals are mostly there. I would need to take some photos.
06-22-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,536
Posted By Duke7777

I would say this is due to excess play in your...

I would say this is due to excess play in your freewheel. When you are on the middle cogs, the freewheel rocks back and forth with each revolution of the wheel. You could try a different freewheel to...
05-05-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,138
Posted By Duke7777

I believe that indicates April 2013.

I believe that indicates April 2013.
05-05-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,138
Posted By Duke7777

That seems to be largely correct for relatively...

That seems to be largely correct for relatively recent saddles with the code stamped in the leather, at least according to:
https://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2015/04/my-new-old-brooks.html
and:...
05-05-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,437
Posted By Duke7777

I seem to recall folks reporting that the VO nuts...

I seem to recall folks reporting that the VO nuts are too long for the stepped holes in the 49D crank. A fairly common remedy is to drill out the steps, making the holes like the ones in TA cranks....
05-05-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,437
Posted By Duke7777

Ref.25 is the set of 5 for bolting the outer ring...

Ref.25 is the set of 5 for bolting the outer ring to the crank. Ref.64 is the set of 6 with spacers for bolting the inner ring to the outer ring. See p.11 here:...
04-27-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,283
Posted By Duke7777

This was a NOS Super Champion Osgear set I put on...

This was a NOS Super Champion Osgear set I put on this 37 Hobbs. It wasn't even very expensive - around $150 for the complete set IIRC.
...
04-25-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,568
Posted By Duke7777

Wow - cool bike in amazing condition! I had...

Wow - cool bike in amazing condition! I had never seen a Crescent this early, and it's interesting to compare it with the 70s Pepita Special. I'm a fan of Crescents, as one was my first race bike...
04-25-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,769
Posted By Duke7777

Yes, all good points. There are lots of...

Yes, all good points. There are lots of different ways to make this work. Over the past couple of years I've converted all my Campagnolo bikes (about 12) to triples, using various combinations of...
04-25-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,769
Posted By Duke7777

They are quite rare, but the 70-SS-120 X3 you...

They are quite rare, but the 70-SS-120 X3 you have been looking for is for a pre-CPSC crank. If you have a post-77 crank on your Colnago, the spindle you need is the Record 70 SS X3, 122 mm long. ...
04-14-21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,229
Posted By Duke7777

My solution would be to buy a set of Mygal...

My solution would be to buy a set of Mygal standoff bolts and a Stronglight 74bcd chainring from XXCycle in France, and drill 8mm, 100bcd holes in the chainring. I've bought a lot of these from...
03-04-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 15,409
Posted By Duke7777

Some of my favorites: 1965 Masi Special ...

Some of my favorites:

1965 Masi Special
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1949 Gillott...
02-22-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 1,117,495
Posted By Duke7777

Miosotti

I don't know what happened to Hugo. He and his first and only post seem to have disappeared from BF. I will try contacting him through facebook.
02-18-21, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,743
Posted By Duke7777

I would assume the Reynolds decals are not...

I would assume the Reynolds decals are not original. Other than that the bike seems very original.
02-18-21, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,743
Posted By Duke7777

I used to have a 1962 Frejus track bike, in very...

I used to have a 1962 Frejus track bike, in very original condition, that had French Reynolds decals on the frame and fork. I had my doubts about this. One day I was going over the frame and noticed...
02-15-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3,820
Views: 1,117,495
Posted By Duke7777

Miosotti

Hi Hugo - it's great to hear from you! It's surprisingly difficult to find much information on your grandfather's bikes, given how many he must have built over his long career. Would it be possible...
01-28-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 82,868
Views: 13,976,132
Posted By Duke7777

Crescent

I ended up buying this very nice Crescent. Really clean bike with some great parts on it. I have a soft spot for them, as one was my first racing bike in about 1979. Right after I bought it, the...
01-12-21, 11:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,596
Posted By Duke7777

It makes a fairly loud and annoying buzz, but I...

It makes a fairly loud and annoying buzz, but I barely notice it if I put it in the next room. I went with Poertner's advice and got a 6.5 L unit. It does seem unnecessarily large for doing just...
01-12-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,596
Posted By Duke7777

So far I have followed Josh Poertner's cleaning...

So far I have followed Josh Poertner's cleaning process: shake twice in plastic container with degreaser, rinse in water, clean in ultrasonic, rinse in water, rinse in alcohol). If the solution in...
01-08-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,767
Posted By Duke7777

Nothing on the steering tube? On my bike the...

Nothing on the steering tube? On my bike the serial number is stamped on both the bb shell and the steering tube. Also stamped on the steering tube are the brake reach and the fork offset. I have...
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