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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,579
Posted By Machine Age

I must have tried on a dozen pairs of shoes for...

I must have tried on a dozen pairs of shoes for my wide feet and the Republics fit best. Overall they're sized small but proportional in width so if you go up a size, the width will follow. I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,849
Posted By Machine Age

For me, the solution to numb hands is to have...

For me, the solution to numb hands is to have many usable positions on the bar. All equally comfortable, including the drops. Soma Hwy One--a modern, compact bar--is the one that works best for me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-16, 11:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,346
Posted By Machine Age

Gorgeous! Well done.

Gorgeous! Well done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,633
Posted By Machine Age

Check that your centering adjuster screw on the...

Check that your centering adjuster screw on the rear is all the way backed out. You should get tons more room on the rear that way. I'm running 32s that measure 33+.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-16, 02:46 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,756
Posted By Machine Age

No doubt it does...Bill McCready bought the shop...

No doubt it does...Bill McCready bought the shop from the eponymous Bud and sold a lot of tandems there, then went on to start Santana Cycles.

I bought my frame (the one w/the Bud's sticker) from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,756
Posted By Machine Age

Nice to see this one's still a bike shop... ...

Nice to see this one's still a bike shop...

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Tkq5NSk/0/L/i-Tkq5NSk-L.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-16, 12:33 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,756
Posted By Machine Age

Here's what it looks like today...sigh: ...

Here's what it looks like today...sigh:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-cbZFK29/0/L/i-cbZFK29-L.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,756
Posted By Machine Age

On 1977 Trek 710: ...

On 1977 Trek 710:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2sMN8mv/0/L/i-2sMN8mv-L.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-16, 12:16 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,054
Posted By Machine Age

This sounds great but can't find any info on a 32...

This sounds great but can't find any info on a 32 GK with file tread like the 28. Where did you see this?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-16, 10:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,734
Posted By Machine Age

Huh. Consider the day lost in which you learn...

Huh. Consider the day lost in which you learn nothing. What's the benefit?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-16, 10:16 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,416
Posted By Machine Age

Wait...you're saying with wider tires I can go...

Wait...you're saying with wider tires I can go just as fast but be more comfortable? Or inflate them to the same pressure and go faster?? That is some GREAT NEWS! :)

Signed,

32s in Los Angeles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,633
Posted By Machine Age

Originally these came as framesets to which you...

Originally these came as framesets to which you could add various component groups. Yes, matched brakes. As long as they're the 47-57 variety (and nutted) they should work. R539 will work great or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-16, 08:47 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,633
Posted By Machine Age

More on brakes: The Tektro R539 will work fine at...

More on brakes: The Tektro R539 will work fine at 47-57, this is the same reach range as the original brakes. I'm using its predecessor R536 at the front of my 710s. I find they do require a bit more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-16, 08:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,633
Posted By Machine Age

Re brakes, my bike came with Dia-Compe NGC500,...

Re brakes, my bike came with Dia-Compe NGC500, labeled 47mm-57mm reach.

I love everything about my two 710-framed bikes (1977 & 1982) except this ONE THING: clearance at the rear brake. It makes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-16, 06:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,484
Posted By Machine Age

There are some really nice bikes here. Good thing...

There are some really nice bikes here. Good thing it's not an actual showroom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-16, 09:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,484
Posted By Machine Age

Pure luck finding this one on Craigslist awhile...

Pure luck finding this one on Craigslist awhile back. All it said was "big bike, for racing? $80" or something like that. Not a scratch on it and original everything. Gold Arayas, 600 mech, Royal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-16, 08:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,093
Posted By Machine Age

Red Schwinn Varsity

Red

Schwinn

Varsity
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-16, 01:12 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 24,933
Posted By Machine Age

I ordered one from Amazon to see if it will fit...

I ordered one from Amazon to see if it will fit in the back and it does! As you found, it's a bit wider than the Pasela (33mm on Mavic A319, 25mmOD) but not quite as high so I actually gain some room...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-16, 03:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,917
Posted By Machine Age

I like these kind ...

I like these kind

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Ch8XrCn/0/L/i-Ch8XrCn-L.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-16, 01:18 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 24,330
Posted By Machine Age

Just curious, did you grease the hammer head?...

Just curious, did you grease the hammer head? Wonder if doing so could help avoid splitting the tube as in those photos above.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,545
Posted By Machine Age

Yep it does get some miles. Wheels are Mavic A319...

Yep it does get some miles. Wheels are Mavic A319 on Tiagra 9sp hubs. 700c, 25mm width (outside). Great deal at Niagara Cycle a few years ago. 160 bucks or something for the set. They arrived true...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 01:21 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,292
Posted By Machine Age

Not as far as I know. These are 700c. Seeing the...

Not as far as I know. These are 700c. Seeing the TX700 I assumed it was made for 27" but the brochures list the same 36.5cm dropout to bridge distance so I'm scratching my head unless some TX700 were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By Machine Age

I generally agree on price...for example the...

I generally agree on price...for example the Uniqlo ultra-light down jacket is probably as good as the Patagonia version for 1/4 the price.

At 30% off it's a bit more in line. And I also put to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,545
Posted By Machine Age

1977 710. Changes since last post: --SOMA...

1977 710. Changes since last post:

--SOMA Hwy One bars: Great to have a bar with comfortable drops. Probably should have gone 46cm wide vs 44...with zero flare at the bottom my knees can hit the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-16, 09:21 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,292
Posted By Machine Age

I'm trying to figure out why your bike has more...

I'm trying to figure out why your bike has more room at the brake bridge w/32mm tires than my 1977 710 frame. According to the catalogs at vintage-trek, they both measure 36.5cm from dropout to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,213
Posted By Machine Age

[QUOTE=memphislocal;18481324]My Miele that I have...

[QUOTE=memphislocal;18481324]My Miele that I have been working on for the past few months. Built up with mostly Sram Rival with a little touch of Force.
500076

Looks good! What tires are those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,466
Posted By Machine Age

According to the brochure, this bike was supplied...

According to the brochure, this bike was supplied without wheels / tires. So I guess any outrageous rim idea counts as stock!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,466
Posted By Machine Age

That is some truly gorgeous work. And in Madison...

That is some truly gorgeous work. And in Madison WI no less!

The two-tone looks great and love that it's paint not a sticker.

Re old vs new componentry, for me it's a case of the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,009
Posted By Machine Age

The Imron is so tough though, especially w/the...

The Imron is so tough though, especially w/the primer layer they put on. I wonder if it would survive in better shape than new paint?

I think the nail polish is actually tougher than the paint on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 09:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,009
Posted By Machine Age

Yeah the color is basically a match and...

Yeah the color is basically a match and difference in sparklies is much less noticeable outside with the light coming from everywhere. I've now fixed every scratch and standing next to the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 08:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,009
Posted By Machine Age

Seems pretty tough so far. A few gravel rides...

Seems pretty tough so far. A few gravel rides haven't left any marks on my bottom bracket. This was the largest area I covered.

Here's the before / after:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 07:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,009
Posted By Machine Age

Great looking bike! Here's a thread...

Great looking bike! Here's a thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1038274-pewter-trek-gets-manicure.html) I put up awhile back with a decent nail polish match for Trek Pewter Imron. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-15, 10:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,252
Posted By Machine Age

Great thread! Too bad all my bikes are grey or...

Great thread! Too bad all my bikes are grey or black.

But while we're all here...does anyone know how to turn off the pop-up thread preview that comes up wherever your mouse is? It's always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By Machine Age

Thanks nlerner for exactly the part I needed....

Thanks nlerner for exactly the part I needed. Working great!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HvKzjDB/0/XL/i-HvKzjDB-XL.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,800
Posted By Machine Age

Not exactly C&V but a gateway: my first steel...

Not exactly C&V but a gateway: my first steel frame since Trek 560 in college. I had just moved to NYC for a job and wanted a bike. Bought a Cannondale R800 on impulse and it only took one ride to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-22-15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By Machine Age

Bag is SOLD. Yes the sales tax is because both...

Bag is SOLD. Yes the sales tax is because both Acorn and I are in CA.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-15-15, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 131,614
Posted By Machine Age

Great transaction with ThermionicScott who...

Great transaction with ThermionicScott who persevered through postal difficulties. Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-15-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By Machine Age

How about this: $105 + actual shipping cost to US...

How about this: $105 + actual shipping cost to US and international locations. Acorn only ships to US.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-13-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By Machine Age

Acorn Handlebar Bag, Ranger Tan from last week's batch, $126.45 shipped to US

SOLD I happened to be on my computer last Wednesday when the "Acorn Bags Restocked" email arrived and, well, things got crazy. So this one's for sale. Brand new, latest version, purchased December...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-15, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By Machine Age

Huret clamp-on is on its way to me now from a...

Huret clamp-on is on its way to me now from a forum member who dug up exactly what I needed and even tapped it. You people are the best!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-15, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By Machine Age

These have the same issues as my Suntour...

These have the same issues as my Suntour clamp-on: that tab stop and the flat inner profile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By Machine Age

Yes, that's exactly what I need.

Yes, that's exactly what I need.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-15, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By Machine Age

Thanks yeah I saw these. $100! That just seems...

Thanks yeah I saw these. $100! That just seems crazy. Maybe I need to head over to the bike co-op and see what they have laying around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By Machine Age

That ebay one looks perfect! Except the guy is on...

That ebay one looks perfect! Except the guy is on vacation until Jan 23 and not taking orders.

The Problem Solvers version doesn't solve the problem that it costs 40 bucks. :)

But the ebay one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-15, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By Machine Age

Can someone advise about clamp-on cable boss?

I did a search but still not totally clear which part will work.

I want to use the adjustable cable stops that came w/the shimano bar-ends but they don't fit this Suntour clamp-on that I was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-11-15, 10:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,030
Posted By Machine Age

I tried out what seems like a dozen pair of shoes...

I tried out what seems like a dozen pair of shoes in search of the perfect fit for my size 12 wide American feet. In the end, the Republics turned out to be the most comfortable by far (and best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-15, 09:04 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,186,958
Posted By Machine Age

Two Miyata 1000. Both look very clean and...

Two Miyata 1000. Both look very clean and original. Prices seem below where they're heading these days.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/bik/5350015374.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-15, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,488
Posted By Machine Age

Great tip thanks.

Great tip thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-15, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By Machine Age

Let me try to ask the basic question in a simpler...

Let me try to ask the basic question in a simpler way (ie, de-nerd it):

Does anyone think the ride quality / suppleness of the Stampede Pass Extra Light is a lot better than the Voyager Hyper?
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