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10-02-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By solidtyres

Ride Free...

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08-23-19, 12:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,433
Posted By solidtyres

Is the crank cracked at the at the BB? Sorry

Is the crank cracked at the at the BB?
Sorry
07-23-19, 08:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 557
Posted By solidtyres

For the Deity

Sometimes we have to invoke a higher entity with an offering

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Praise! The post...
07-20-19, 01:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,382
Posted By solidtyres

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I have had this for a number of years.
This is the only...
05-31-19, 11:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,362
Posted By solidtyres

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HOOPCHINS
03-04-19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,637
Posted By solidtyres

This was my main road ride for a number of years....

This was my main road ride for a number of years. Really tight geometry. Later in life it became a town bike....
03-04-19, 01:53 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 193,478
Posted By solidtyres

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09-02-18, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,854
Posted By solidtyres

I couldn't remember the brand, but I do remember...

I couldn't remember the brand, but I do remember taking that long steep road behind Mt Diablo with my Multito. When we reached max speed, the gears overdid it and spewed out the side of the case.
08-27-18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,854
Posted By solidtyres

O Ring drive for a mechanical speedometer?

O Ring drive for a mechanical speedometer?
08-05-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,639
Posted By solidtyres

I never understood the use for a "girls" frame...

I never understood the use for a "girls" frame until now. Are there also "girls" pedals with both on one side?
08-04-18, 12:28 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 37,077
Posted By solidtyres

Gitane TdF , early 70's. This is the bike I've...

Gitane TdF , early 70's. This is the bike I've owned the longest. Found in a dumpster in Oakland about 1985, had a front end wreck. Original light blue frame. I put it together with a new fork and...
06-25-18, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 444
Posted By solidtyres

More About Gears

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06-13-18, 11:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,410
Posted By solidtyres

I still have this frame and fork in the loft...

I still have this frame and fork in the loft after harvesting some material. Have considered a bamboo downtube.
...
05-11-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,974
Posted By solidtyres

Hook yer thumb on the seat stay up high, fingers...

Hook yer thumb on the seat stay up high, fingers pointed inward, then slide it down til touching the tire. Eventually you'll die, but worrying about doesn't help.
05-09-18, 02:29 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,974
Posted By solidtyres

Use of DT suicide levers is correlated to the...

Use of DT suicide levers is correlated to the aging process. Death follows shortly.
05-08-18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8,293
Views: 3,073,698
Posted By solidtyres

mmm...bacon

mmm...bacon
05-07-18, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,581
Posted By solidtyres

BTW, looks better than several of the Peugeot...

BTW, looks better than several of the Peugeot mixtes that have come through here.
05-07-18, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,581
Posted By solidtyres

In my experience , it's been easier to replace...

In my experience , it's been easier to replace the whole tire rather than try to re-fit new sidewalls.
05-02-18, 10:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,372
Posted By solidtyres

That's an admirable Q factor, but the bars seem a...

That's an admirable Q factor, but the bars seem a little narrow.
05-01-18, 09:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,843
Posted By solidtyres

What's it mean, in your relationship, when the...

What's it mean, in your relationship, when the stoker is running bum bars?
04-30-18, 10:11 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,048
Posted By solidtyres

One more ...

One more
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04-30-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,048
Posted By solidtyres

Does this count? ...

Does this count?
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04-30-18, 09:58 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 39,048
Posted By solidtyres

Get out of the way , old man!! ...

Get out of the way , old man!!
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04-29-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,881
Posted By solidtyres

Not to say this has not been reasonable advice, I...

Not to say this has not been reasonable advice, I mean about a used bike while looking at it in person.
04-29-18, 07:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,881
Posted By solidtyres

Can anyone suggest a local bike coop to the OP,...

Can anyone suggest a local bike coop to the OP, where he/she may get some reasonable advice and the money goes to a good cause (generally) ?
04-28-18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,848
Posted By solidtyres

If you're having a problem with too many clicks,...

If you're having a problem with too many clicks, switch over to friction mode.
04-28-18, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,111
Posted By solidtyres

It's a bit of a spoof, but this pigment dispenser...

It's a bit of a spoof, but this pigment dispenser is in my shop. The silver boxes on top are geared down motors for mixing, which I have set on a timer for 30 minutes a day.
This is a good example...
04-28-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,203
Posted By solidtyres

For a slight bit of variety, Mathauser,...

For a slight bit of variety,
Mathauser, (http://www.bikepro.com/products/brakes/brakepads/scott_math_pad.html) using Koolstop pad material.

I have a set of Mathausers on my lightly ridden Gitane,...
04-27-18, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,111
Posted By solidtyres

Doesn't everybody? ...

Doesn't everybody?
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04-27-18, 06:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,848
Posted By solidtyres

It's better not to think about the old ways. Just...

It's better not to think about the old ways. Just forget it happened....
04-24-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8,293
Views: 3,073,698
Posted By solidtyres

https://i.imgur.com/Ta2eyfp.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/Ta2eyfp.jpg

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04-24-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,240
Posted By solidtyres

If I were in your situation, I would likely do a...

If I were in your situation, I would likely do a Jackson Pollack paint job on the head tube, then basically forget about it.
04-24-18, 12:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,119
Posted By solidtyres

Probably will ride OK with a 650b conversion.

Probably will ride OK with a 650b conversion.
04-22-18, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8,293
Views: 3,073,698
Posted By solidtyres

https://i.imgur.com/ZSNAYr2.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/ZSNAYr2.jpg

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04-21-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,016
Posted By solidtyres

I made this up a while ago, feel free to share: ...

I made this up a while ago, feel free to share:
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04-20-18, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,585
Posted By solidtyres

To actually answer the question: Origin 8 has a...

To actually answer the question: Origin 8 has a single gear crankset that you can get in satin aluminum.
04-18-18, 09:32 PM
Replies: 434
Views: 55,921
Posted By solidtyres

Well, it is and it isn't so you're good.

Well, it is and it isn't so you're good.
04-17-18, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,236
Posted By solidtyres

I was also given this Grand Touring frame, and...

I was also given this Grand Touring frame, and built it up and gave to a good friend. Some French hubs and French 27" rims, Pasela tires, suicide fixed hub.

He has a nice Davidson, but has ridden...
04-17-18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,236
Posted By solidtyres

Nice , I was wondering if they only did it on...

Nice , I was wondering if they only did it on lower end bikes, but then I also noticed the sharp rake on the brown Grand Record upthread. So maybe it's an age thing?
04-16-18, 08:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,236
Posted By solidtyres

This Nobly is a great ride. I was given the bike...

This Nobly is a great ride. I was given the bike and built it up solely because of the fork rake, I couldn't look away
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04-16-18, 08:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,017
Posted By solidtyres

I usually think bikes look best around 56 cm, but...

I usually think bikes look best around 56 cm, but this looks really great, nice build.
04-15-18, 10:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,743
Posted By solidtyres

Great looking bike. Does this mean you can go...

Great looking bike. Does this mean you can go home again?

For the bar tape, if it were mine I would consider staining it with tea or Italian coffee and then shellacking to hold the color and make...
04-15-18, 09:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,767
Posted By solidtyres

Do you mean in the latex tubulars? Does it affect...

Do you mean in the latex tubulars? Does it affect the leak down rate?
04-15-18, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By solidtyres

Now you can put the Maxi-cars on the project you...

Now you can put the Maxi-cars on the project you bought them for, and the SNEL will be complete except that you need a set of Maxi-cars....
04-15-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,898
Posted By solidtyres

I refreshed these original ( I think) pedals....

I refreshed these original ( I think) pedals. Races looked great.
https://imgur.com/DbIA6EH.jpg

Some lug polishing, and regreased the headset. Races also looked good. Going back together. ...
04-15-18, 02:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,898
Posted By solidtyres

I remembered to look at the other side of the...

I remembered to look at the other side of the inside of the head tube, and found this overspray:
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Which might be the same as this color from 63 Masi Special...
04-13-18, 08:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,898
Posted By solidtyres

One more detail, the rear dropout has a hole for...

One more detail, the rear dropout has a hole for the main spring of the derailleur
04-13-18, 08:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,898
Posted By solidtyres

Thanks for the link to the CR discussion, I had...

Thanks for the link to the CR discussion, I had to join the group to read it. It's another coincidence that David DeRose, who found that Masi Special in a junkyard, lives in Walnut Creek , while we...
04-12-18, 12:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,467
Posted By solidtyres

Hearing a lot about the Crust Lightning Bolt...

Hearing a lot about the Crust Lightning Bolt recently.
04-12-18, 12:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,898
Posted By solidtyres

As I mentioned , the bike was painted shortly...

As I mentioned , the bike was painted shortly after my dad got it. There was a clear coat put over the new decals, and it reacted a bit and wrinkled them, so they were very fragile. Combined with my...
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