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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,989
Posted By rsacilotto

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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1983 Trek 760
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,588
Posted By rsacilotto

+1 on the Falcon, looks good and performs very...

+1 on the Falcon, looks good and performs very well
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 31,699
Posted By rsacilotto

I had a couple frames done, lots of rust, both...

I had a couple frames done, lots of rust, both needed new top-tube cable guides. No complaints, really happy with the results
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,273
Posted By rsacilotto

I tried Selle Italia SMOOTAPE Classica, happy...

I tried Selle Italia SMOOTAPE Classica, happy with it so far, went on very easy, cleans up nice.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,647
Posted By rsacilotto

$375 and 8 days. A bit expensive, but I've had...

$375 and 8 days. A bit expensive, but I've had two bikes done there and both came out great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,647
Posted By rsacilotto

CV-6 TullySteve Here is the result of my...

CV-6 TullySteve Here is the result of my project, Illusion Copper Plus done by Pike Powdercoating in Allston, MA.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 74,529
Posted By rsacilotto

1983 760 new paint

Just got my 1983 760 powdercoated to deal with some rust, also got a small dent fixed and new cable guides before painting. I upgraded most components previously, it has 2000-era Shimano 9-speed...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-18-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,117
Posted By rsacilotto

Thanks to all for the advice, I brought the frame...

Thanks to all for the advice, I brought the frame to Peter Mooney at Belmont Wheelworks, got new cable guides as well, came out great.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,909
Posted By rsacilotto

I had no issues with Campagnolo Record brakes as...

I had no issues with Campagnolo Record brakes as a lad, but developing RA in my forties left me with reduced hand strength. Replaced with Shimano dual-pivots (7403 and 6500) resulted in much better...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-29-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,117
Posted By rsacilotto

It's Reynolds 531c (circa 1983) if that makes a...

It's Reynolds 531c (circa 1983) if that makes a difference
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Forum: Framebuilders
05-29-22, 07:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,117
Posted By rsacilotto

Copy that, I'm glad I checked. I called the body...

Copy that, I'm glad I checked. I called the body shop and cancelled the job. Does anyone know of a frame builder in the Boston/North Shore area that could do this?
Forum: Framebuilders
05-29-22, 06:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,117
Posted By rsacilotto

Hello all, I have a similar need to fill a...

Hello all,

I have a similar need to fill a dent prior to painting (powdercoat). I have worked with a local framebuilder nearby before, but he is unavailable until the fall. I brought the frame to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,588
Posted By rsacilotto

Tange Falcon FL250C headset to replace my nearly...

Tange Falcon FL250C headset to replace my nearly 40-year-old Stronglight A-9
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 74,529
Posted By rsacilotto

M3 did the trick, I used a tap to clean up the...

M3 did the trick, I used a tap to clean up the threads and they fit just right. Thanks for the information!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 335
Views: 74,529
Posted By rsacilotto

What type of screw is used here? Mine are long...

What type of screw is used here? Mine are long gone, would like to replace them
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,647
Posted By rsacilotto

nice! I'm looking at illusion copper plus for my...

nice! I'm looking at illusion copper plus for my reno project. Did the end result seem close to the prismatic swatch? Hard to tell exactly what it will look like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,647
Posted By rsacilotto

do you mind me asking what the color is? I'm...

do you mind me asking what the color is? I'm looking at Prismatic Copper Plus, it looks similar to this. I also like the wheels done to match.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,675
Posted By rsacilotto

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210716_172815_b6c20070b76ece07fb4c1c9a4b5ee86c454b2e29.jpg
1988 Schwinn Voyageur
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,248
Posted By rsacilotto

😏

I recently bought a caged bearing headset for a 1988 Schwinn Voyageur, looks good, works well, very happy with it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,847
Posted By rsacilotto

BTW, I really like the look of the 7800 parts ...

BTW, I really like the look of the 7800 parts
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-21, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,847
Posted By rsacilotto

All I can say is that the shifting has been...

All I can say is that the shifting has been crisper, more responsive. The 7700 drivetrain was excellent, but when the right shifter broke, it was really hard to find a decent replacement on eBay. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,847
Posted By rsacilotto

FWIW, I upgraded from 9 to 10 speeds, upgraded...

FWIW, I upgraded from 9 to 10 speeds, upgraded the 7700 crank to 7800 but kept the 7700 derailleurs. I wasn't happy with shifting performance, especially the front. Replacing the derailleurs with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 980
Posted By rsacilotto

Mine is the same except I epoxied the big washers...

Mine is the same except I epoxied the big washers to keep them from sliding around
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,022
Posted By rsacilotto

I run mine all the way under the tape, shifting...

I run mine all the way under the tape, shifting is not a problem, works great. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,131
Posted By rsacilotto

Just put Kool Stop Eagle 2 salmon pads in the...

Just put Kool Stop Eagle 2 salmon pads in the back, much better! Good stopping power now front and back
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-21, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,896
Posted By rsacilotto

I recently had my 1988 Schwinn Voyageur...

I recently had my 1988 Schwinn Voyageur repainted, and when I went to put the headset on the steerer tube, I found that the threads were a little buggered up at the top. I remembered reading about a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-21, 05:28 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,131
Posted By rsacilotto

FWIW, I had some success with Shimano BR-650...

FWIW, I had some success with Shimano BR-650 brakes, but one of the pairs was in rough shape, so I picked up some Sunlite cantis, working well so far, although the pads that were included are pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,647
Posted By rsacilotto

Pike Powdercoating, Allston, MA

I had my 1988 Schwinn Voyageur painted, Misty Aquarius with a clear topcoat. Very happy with the look and finish. $350 including prep. (additionally, a shout-out to Roulez Cycles of Lynn, MA for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,369
Posted By rsacilotto

I found that my homemade headset press worked...

I found that my homemade headset press worked much better if I epoxied the washers together
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,684
Posted By rsacilotto

Reverse tweezer for bearings ...

Reverse tweezer for bearings
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-16, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,385
Posted By rsacilotto

I had a rim issue before, got some good advice in...

I had a rim issue before, got some good advice in this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/936803-dent-rim-fixable.html
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-15, 06:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,307
Posted By rsacilotto

In Saugus (MA) there is an online reporting...

In Saugus (MA) there is an online reporting system that I used to report a similar storm drain. Response was that the gaps were too small for a bicycle tire to fit through. Took a picture with the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-07-15, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,645
Posted By rsacilotto

+1, "regular" bib tights or leg warmers above...

+1, "regular" bib tights or leg warmers above freezing. In the 50's I use knee warmers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-14, 03:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,147
Posted By rsacilotto

PHT and thenomad mentioned using a later...

PHT and thenomad mentioned using a later MTB-style low-profile canti, I found some inexpensive Shimano M650 brakes on eBay, and the result was good. I did have to play with the yoke length to get...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,883
Posted By rsacilotto

Love mine below 32F, toasty even down to the...

Love mine below 32F, toasty even down to the teens. That and neoprene booties. Regular tights or warmers are fine for me above freezing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 74,529
Posted By rsacilotto

Somewhere between 20 and 21 lbs. with the...

Somewhere between 20 and 21 lbs. with the Dura-Ace group, Open Pro wheels/Ultegra hubs, vintage Dura-Ace aero seatpost, Speedplay X-2 pedals. 3TTT stem and bars, vintage Stronglight A9 headset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-14, 06:42 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 74,529
Posted By rsacilotto

I'm in the Massachusetts Saugus, not the one in...

I'm in the Massachusetts Saugus, not the one in CA., lots of weeds here , would be a full-time job to stay ahead of them! :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 74,529
Posted By rsacilotto

Here are some pics of my '83 760. Bought the...

Here are some pics of my '83 760. Bought the frame in 1984, had parts from a built-up Paris Sport frame that was a bit too small. First pic is pre-upgrade, I set it up for a 9-speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-14, 06:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,385
Posted By rsacilotto

Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,639
Posted By rsacilotto

I find that the small, single lane rotaries are...

I find that the small, single lane rotaries are no problem at all (traffic is slow, easy to take the lane), but the two lane, high-speed ones like the 128 rotary in Gloucester are tricky and I try to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,744
Posted By rsacilotto

+.95 - 58cm frame, with moustache bars. I...

+.95 - 58cm frame, with moustache bars. I needed a 2500mm cable for the rear, 2100 was just a bit too short. I'm using Shimano 9 speed bar-ends and Jagwire cable housing, standard cables, no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-14, 07:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 30,656
Posted By rsacilotto

I have my levers so they're in a good spot when...

I have my levers so they're in a good spot when my hands are furthest out front, very good feel. I got the moustache bars because of the width, I feel like I have better control when the bike is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-14, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,213
Posted By rsacilotto

Follow-up: put a couple hundred miles on the fix,...

Follow-up: put a couple hundred miles on the fix, is now braking with no shudder. I'll keep an eye on the rim to look for any problems, but so far, the repair is a success.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-14, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,092
Posted By rsacilotto

Follow-up: installation was uneventful, the thing...

Follow-up: installation was uneventful, the thing that was unusual was installing the crown race. I found a scrap piece of 1" oak board, and cut a hole in it just bigger than the steerer. I figured...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-14, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,092
Posted By rsacilotto

Thanks, fietsbob, I'm pretty comfortable with the...

Thanks, fietsbob, I'm pretty comfortable with the adjustment procedure. Regarding replacement, I had to remove and reinstall a threaded headset when I repainted an older steel frame. However, this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,081
Posted By rsacilotto

Probably not the issue, but on my laptop, my...

Probably not the issue, but on my laptop, my Garmin only connects from my USB 3.0 ports, not the 2.0 ones.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,092
Posted By rsacilotto

Threadless headset adjustment issues

I have a 2000 Fuji Team road bike (bought used) with a Cane Creek SL5 headset. The headset has a little wobble to it, but it can't be tightened any more or the steering feels like it is binding. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-14, 02:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,163
Posted By rsacilotto

Wheel truing stand small vice-grip pliers -...

Wheel truing stand
small vice-grip pliers - useful for getting good tension on derailleur cables.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-14, 07:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,651
Posted By rsacilotto

I found some videos on YouTube (search for "grip...

I found some videos on YouTube (search for "grip shift cable") that were very helpful.
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