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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,868
Posted By clongwill

Testing out brazing would be interesting. But why...

Testing out brazing would be interesting. But why even bother with the dent with the possibility of making it worse and screwing up the paint?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,868
Posted By clongwill

Actually, if you look closer at photo #4 you can...

Actually, if you look closer at photo #4 you can see that there are two of those female threaded bosses.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,868
Posted By clongwill

Looks like a big paradox to me. Frame, most...

Looks like a big paradox to me. Frame, most components, wheels, tires, and especially the chain look almost virginal. But the crank looks like, yeah, it's lived outside. Definitely a good pick-up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,868
Posted By clongwill

Sorry, SilverSteve see my previous.

Sorry, SilverSteve see my previous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-22, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,868
Posted By clongwill

madpogue, I recently found my 1987 Bianchi Sport...

madpogue, I recently found my 1987 Bianchi Sport SX with Araya 700c in (what I would call) dark bronze anodized rims. See my post in this thread from 8-14-22, # 14801 w/ photos and description. BTW...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,680
Posted By clongwill

how true

Really on the mark observations.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,868
Posted By clongwill

Wow, built for the tall guy !

Wow, built for the tall guy !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,868
Posted By clongwill

Not exactly a save .........

...... I bought a (very dirty and greasy) 1987 Bianchi Sport SX from the local co-op for $25. Couldn't pass it up even though it's only a 19" frame. According to the catalog, it has all original...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,022
Posted By clongwill

Back in central Pennsylvania, I don't think we...

Back in central Pennsylvania, I don't think we called it anything except maybe, "gimme a ride" or "can I have a ride?". But, I do seem to remember that some kid outside our usual circle of friends...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,385
Posted By clongwill

I think it goes, " Latin is a dead, dead...

I think it goes, " Latin is a dead, dead language, as dead as dead can be. First it killed the Romans, now it's killing me." It did me in ninth grade.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,739
Posted By clongwill

As I read your post, in the back of my cluttered...

As I read your post, in the back of my cluttered mind was a website that had tons and tons of stories of British frame builders, racers, and just very interesting information. Took awhile to find it...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 30,643
Posted By clongwill

wouldn't you have 2 or 3 speeds, using the FD?

wouldn't you have 2 or 3 speeds, using the FD?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,442
Posted By clongwill

Yinz know that too?

Yinz know that too?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-20, 07:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,498
Posted By clongwill

My T shirt doesn't have a zipper. ? ? ?

My T shirt doesn't have a zipper. ? ? ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 11:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,226
Posted By clongwill

jjankie, "Bianchi Volpe lost in MN River July...

jjankie, "Bianchi Volpe lost in MN River July 2014" . There's got to be some story there. Hope it wasn't a 2.5 to 3K one like the OP was asking about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 17,901
Posted By clongwill

Yeah, wolfchild, I think you got that one. And,...

Yeah, wolfchild, I think you got that one. And, to even ask such a silly question begs the question that the OP might have that problem. BTW, this poster has asked a multitude of similar inane...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-19-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,531
Posted By clongwill

We see in the OP's 4-1-17 Thread that he bought...

We see in the OP's 4-1-17 Thread that he bought the Eddy Merckx, had it for less than two years, and then sold it. Yes, it would be interesting to see the purchase and selling prices. Why is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,107
Posted By clongwill

Me thinks, THE WINNER ! ! !

Me thinks, THE WINNER ! ! !
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,101
Posted By clongwill

short arms? hmmmm.....took me awhile.

short arms? hmmmm.....took me awhile.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-20, 11:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,613
Posted By clongwill

It was orange

I got my first bike for my seventh birthday. It was a used 24", older, balloon tire, no name that my Dad painted bright orange. There was nothing special about it, except it was greatest toy that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,740
Posted By clongwill

I guess I'm just the trusting kind. Within the...

I guess I'm just the trusting kind. Within the past week, I bought two Centurions ('85 or '86 Elite RS and '87 Ironman Master) It really never dawned on me that the two guys might not want to let me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,634
Posted By clongwill

I hope somebody with "H" bikes can help me out...

I hope somebody with "H" bikes can help me out here.

I saw a Hawthorn made in Belgium over the weekend and haven't been able to find out anything about it. Every time I search, I get reply's for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,752
Posted By clongwill

Not an exotic collection.....anyway, my keepers: ...

Not an exotic collection.....anyway, my keepers:

'71 blue Peugeot UO8 - it was my first 10 speed. Got it in 1975 in Binghamton, NY at a Clinton St. thrift shop with bent top and down tubes. Tore...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-19, 07:40 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,496
Posted By clongwill

Randy, I just picked-up 2 Sekine's. One larger...

Randy, I just picked-up 2 Sekine's. One larger (too big for me) and in nice condition. The other smaller (too small for me) and needs maintenance. I like your web page.

Do you have the link to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,496
Posted By clongwill

BTW, You Tube is invaluable also.

BTW, You Tube is invaluable also.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-07-19, 10:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,163
Posted By clongwill

Awww, come on. I saw your France tour photos. You...

Awww, come on. I saw your France tour photos. You look like you've got a few miles left.
Anyway, I'm 66 now (where did it go ? ? ? ? ?) and last year rode my longest in a day - 52 miles. Did it on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-19, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,914
Posted By clongwill

I've added a few photos of the SunTour VT Luxe....

I've added a few photos of the SunTour VT Luxe. Don't know if this is the version you are looking for or not. Sorry for the poor photo quality.

But. I am interested in the wheels, rims, and hubs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,914
Posted By clongwill

OK, let's try this with photos. ISO a matching...

OK, let's try this with photos.
ISO a matching (27 or 700c) set of lesser alloy wheels that I can put on my Peugeot UO8 project. Looking to use tubes and a free wheel. As previously posted, I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-19, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,914
Posted By clongwill

Yeah, thanks. I've been waiting. So after this...

Yeah, thanks. I've been waiting. So after this one, I can post photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,914
Posted By clongwill

Davieboy Sorry for the delay - busy week. ...

Davieboy Sorry for the delay - busy week. Yeah, I was hoping that my old and quality front wheel could trade for not so old and quality set of wheels.

I really don't have much else to trade....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-19, 09:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,335
Posted By clongwill

INTERESTING and RELEVANT question. I started...

INTERESTING and RELEVANT question. I started reading Road to Valor, the story of Gino Bartali, the tow time TDF winner and his heroic and courageous life saving activities during WW 2.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,914
Posted By clongwill

OK, some additional information since I've got...

OK, some additional information since I've got some interrest and it seems a trade might be possible.

My Fiamme wheel is alloy, the Campy hub is a large flange with round holes, and the wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-19, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,914
Posted By clongwill

I'm new to this trade thing. I'm trying to get a...

I'm new to this trade thing. I'm trying to get a complete set of wheels to use with my Peugeot UO8 that has none. I think 700's will work, right? I have a nice Fiamme front wheel with a 1972...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-19, 10:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,694
Posted By clongwill

Some cool tools here. I' dlike to upgrade my el...

Some cool tools here. I' dlike to upgrade my el cheapo stand in time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 08:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,604
Posted By clongwill

OK so it was my 3r or 4th post. Anyway, what is...

OK so it was my 3r or 4th post. Anyway, what is the Rustine that is mentioned frequently above?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-17, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,604
Posted By clongwill

My First Post Ever (I think) ! ! Since we're...

My First Post Ever (I think) ! ! Since we're talking about brake hoods......... I've got a '62 Peugeot PA10 that the hoods were dust; all I could save were the ferrules. They don't have the screw...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-17, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,913
Posted By clongwill

to add fuel to the (old post) fire.........my '62...

to add fuel to the (old post) fire.........my '62 PA10 could fit 27 5/32 BB's in the lower race, but only 26 in the upper. So, since there was a space in the upper already, I took one out of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-14, 10:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,547
Posted By clongwill

any chance of seeing some photos of that torpedo...

any chance of seeing some photos of that torpedo ? ? I just stumbled across one today. Worth a look?
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