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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 03:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,680
Posted By megustamibici

Here are a few shots of one I recently made out...

Here are a few shots of one I recently made out of Martexin 18oz canvas and scrap Horween leather, including a few of the layout process. I've since waxed the canvas and the leather straps, which...
Forum: Touring
04-22-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,247
Posted By megustamibici

One of my favorite bike camping trips is out to...

One of my favorite bike camping trips is out to Eagle Creek on the Historic HWY 30 and the I-84 bike path. The route takes you past Crown Point, and the series of Gorge waterfalls. Eagle Creek is off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-14, 09:42 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,081,231
Posted By megustamibici

Tuesday was the first day in a long time that...

Tuesday was the first day in a long time that perfect weather aligned with my day off, so I decided to dedicate my whole day to an adventurous ride. Knowing I wouldn't have too much in the tank this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-14, 05:38 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 43,589
Posted By megustamibici

The 2001 LeMond Zurich with Reynolds 853 Pro Team...

The 2001 LeMond Zurich with Reynolds 853 Pro Team tubing was the first bike I ever fell in love with, at first from afar and then as my first nice bike. I saw it in my local bike shop when new, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-14, 10:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,011
Posted By megustamibici

Well, it's not my size, so I won't advocate that...

Well, it's not my size, so I won't advocate that you sell ;) But in all seriousness, as you gain more experience with road cycling you'll come to see what a gem of a frame you have in that Cooper,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-08-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,802
Posted By megustamibici

Gorgeous, gorgeous bike. Mercians with Nervex...

Gorgeous, gorgeous bike. Mercians with Nervex lugs and bottom bracket, not to mention chrome, are few and far between and honestly, though I appreciate the demands of a tight budget, if I were you I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,804
Posted By megustamibici

good call! learn something new everyday.

good call! learn something new everyday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-13, 02:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,804
Posted By megustamibici

I agree with unworthy1 on all accounts, gorgeous...

I agree with unworthy1 on all accounts, gorgeous bike and well worth whatever effort it takes to preserve and ride it. I also agree that the seatpost that is currently installed is too small, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,804
Posted By megustamibici

Gdando- they are Jagwire Racer cables, purchased...

Gdando- they are Jagwire Racer cables, purchased I think from Tree Fort Bikes, as seen here (http://www.treefortbikes.com/home#navbar=pro___333222344948___739). The gf made all color decisions, and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,804
Posted By megustamibici

Thanks ultraman. I considered a paint pen, but...

Thanks ultraman. I considered a paint pen, but kind of wanted the challenge of using the brush, despite the anxiety, and knew that the durability and pop of one-shot is hard to beat.

The chrome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-13, 05:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,813
Posted By megustamibici

That is a gorgeous gorgeous Mercian. I have sort...

That is a gorgeous gorgeous Mercian. I have sort of a thing for Mercians, and while they're all great, your's is a real keeper.

I have a Mercian KOM from around the same time in a similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,804
Posted By megustamibici

The Paint!

So, for the paint- first a disclaimer, that this is the first bike that I've attempted to paint and in the process I knowingly made some deviations from the ideal, mostly to keep costs down to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,804
Posted By megustamibici

Spacemanz- do you have any photos of your c37 in...

Spacemanz- do you have any photos of your c37 in current configuration? If so I'd love to see. And how is the ride? I remember your post on it when you first picked it up but iirc there were some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-13, 01:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,804
Posted By megustamibici

BertinJim- Thanks for the invite to the Flickr...

BertinJim- Thanks for the invite to the Flickr page, and your efforts to document Bertins in general. Your site was an invaluable resource and inspiration as I researched and worked on the project. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-13, 12:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,804
Posted By megustamibici

blackmarks and Chris W.- I took the frame to...

blackmarks and Chris W.- I took the frame to David Feldman in Vancouver, WA for the brazing work. He's a lover of vintage bikes and a great mechanic to boot. His prices were by far the best I found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-13, 10:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,804
Posted By megustamibici

Wow, thanks to all for the plaudits and...

Wow, thanks to all for the plaudits and responses. They mean a lot coming from a group that I've learned so much from while lurking over the years, ye denizens of classic taste. I only have a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-13, 07:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,804
Posted By megustamibici

Early 70's Bertin C35 home RestoMod before and after

Hi all, I finished this project up about a month ago, but just got around to taking photos today. The backstory is that I was on the lookout for a high quality lightweight frame to build into a long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 10:51 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 10,152
Posted By megustamibici

A lot of good descending advice in this thread,...

A lot of good descending advice in this thread, especially braking before the turn, loose hands and steady breath, and keeping your weight low. Of course you'll also have greater braking leverage in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-13, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,295
Posted By megustamibici

sound advice from the wise folks on this forum....

sound advice from the wise folks on this forum. I'll hold off. It's not worth the trouble right now, and it's not like I need more projects. I'm just young enough to justify my every vintage bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-13, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,295
Posted By megustamibici

Well the seller still has it, and I would have...

Well the seller still has it, and I would have been there to see it right away but it's only semi local. It would be a 3 hour drive one way for me, and even given the crappy photos and bevy of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,295
Posted By megustamibici

Centurion Craigslist Mystery...please look past the stem shifters and suicide levers

I present you fine and knowledgeable folks with a true craigslist mystery. I opened this listing, saw the stem shifters and suicide levers and hastily retreated, then did a chrome induced double...
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