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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,798
Posted By lutemake3

What a beauty, PortlandJim! Wow, that is the...

What a beauty, PortlandJim! Wow, that is the stuff dreams are made of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,114
Posted By lutemake3

Thanks Mountaindave! This has been a fun...

Thanks Mountaindave! This has been a fun project, and it rides much nicer that I expected it to, with a much livelier ride than the Raleigh. I actually snagged the B&M LED retrofit idea from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,114
Posted By lutemake3

1974 Gitane TdF 650B Build

I've still got some tweaking to do before tearing it all apart and working on the paint, but I couldn't resist taking my 1974 Gitane TdF 650b conversion on a short shakedown ride today. The bike came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By lutemake3

nlerner -- Thanks -- I had suspected that...

nlerner -- Thanks -- I had suspected that despite the color scheme being different from the 1985's I've seen that it may have been made after 1984. I guess they may have lengthened the stays to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By lutemake3

dedhed - -Thanks for the info, I'm convinced...

dedhed - -Thanks for the info, I'm convinced you're right. Sadly, the only components that made it to me were the seat post, brake adjusters, and headset, but the photos/specs in the 1986 catalog...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By lutemake3

dedhed -- The serial number (bottom bracket)...

dedhed -- The serial number (bottom bracket) looks like 4L6L0354 on the top line. The "6" is raised slightly above the "L's". Another line below it has an "N" and what looks like a trademark...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By lutemake3

Raleigh Portage Chainstay question

It's been a long time since I've posted here, but I hope someone can help clear up a mystery on a mid-1980's Raleigh Portage frameset I built up last year. I had been thinking it was a 1984 model,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-17, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,005
Posted By lutemake3

Robert, . Thanks for the compliments on my...

Robert,
.
Thanks for the compliments on my luthiery shop! Converting over to a pre-18th C, hand-tool-only method outfit, from a Norm Abrams-type shop has been a 12+ year labor of love, and is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-17, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,005
Posted By lutemake3

Robert, Thanks for posting the images of the...

Robert,

Thanks for posting the images of the No. 16 conversion and the images with the calipers. The conversion looks awesome! While I have a No. 18, I've always wondered how close the No.16...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-17, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,005
Posted By lutemake3

Question about Radios headlights

I hope someone on the C&V forum will be able to point me in the right direction. I'm trying to find out a few things about Radios brand headlights, which were made in France during the 40's and 50's....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-21-17, 05:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By lutemake3

Thanks! I'll ask over at C&V. I've got one of...

Thanks! I'll ask over at C&V. I've got one of the No.18's, and am trying to find out if the No.16 would work better on an old-school 700c bike I'm building.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-20-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By lutemake3

Question about Radios headlights

I hope I've placed this in the right area, and hope someone will be able to point me in the right direction. I'm trying to find out a few things about Radios brand headlights, which were made in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-04-12, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,084
Posted By lutemake3

I've got one on my mtb commuter rig. Like any...

I've got one on my mtb commuter rig. Like any bottle dynamo, setup is critical to reduce drag and extend the life of the dynamo. Over a 4 year period, mine has developed some slop in the bearings,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-11, 06:23 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 115,371
Posted By lutemake3

Yep, confused the heck outta me too...did lots of...

Yep, confused the heck outta me too...did lots of research before trying to make decision on how to mount ISO cranks on a JIS bottom bracket. I even tried the 118mm Stronglight (ISO) spindle from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-11, 09:06 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 115,371
Posted By lutemake3

LeicaLad, On my '72 Gitane TdF, I started...

LeicaLad,

On my '72 Gitane TdF, I started out with a VO 107mm BB...it was much too wide for my 10 speed Campy Veloce triple crankset. VO's smallest French BB (the 103mm) was just about perfect,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 115,371
Posted By lutemake3

I'd say that over the past few years I've been...

I'd say that over the past few years I've been pretty pleased with all the purchases from VO that I've mounted on my '72 Gitane TdF. I've only had one item shipped that was wrong (Rear Constructeur...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,310
Posted By lutemake3

Early 1970's Gitane Tour de France here....but...

Early 1970's Gitane Tour de France here....but the object of my lust lately is the late 40's Maury 650b in Jan Heine's "The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles." Or anything by Herse or Singer for that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,701
Posted By lutemake3

That moonlight pre-purchase test ride on my first...

That moonlight pre-purchase test ride on my first Gitane did it for me. The first decent bike I'd ever ridden, I forked over the cash for the completely non-original bike, not knowing it was easily...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-10, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,143
Posted By lutemake3

Another Berthoud: ...

Another Berthoud:

http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/other-bags/gb999-small-racktop-bag

at 275mm long it will overhang the rack by about 5mm on each end. I've been seriously lusting after one of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-10, 01:23 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 18,363
Posted By lutemake3

Thanks rootboy, beautiful panel-frame work and...

Thanks rootboy, beautiful panel-frame work and fly-tying on your part! Those are two skills I would love to learn some day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 18,363
Posted By lutemake3

If I'm not riding or tinkering on my bikes, I can...

If I'm not riding or tinkering on my bikes, I can probably be found in the wood shop doing a bit of luthiery or making people-powered luthiery tools for making early stringed instruments. I also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 28,677
Posted By lutemake3

Here's my 1972 Gitane TdF:

Here's my 1972 Gitane TdF:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,098
Posted By lutemake3

Another Sears Free Spirit (Puch) here, one that...

Another Sears Free Spirit (Puch) here, one that my dad pulled out of the trash. Someone had thrown it away becase it had a broken F. Derailleur cage, and a broken shift lever. While he brought the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-10-10, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 704,962
Posted By lutemake3

"I've long wanted to know what it was like for...

"I've long wanted to know what it was like for the racers of 1910-1930...."


Six Jours, Is that an Eastman Roadster frameset? I've thought several times about building up a bike on one of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-10-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 704,962
Posted By lutemake3

Very Nice, Six Jours! I really like the clean...

Very Nice, Six Jours! I really like the clean lines of the IGH club bikes. Please keep us posted on how it handles the 200K.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-27-10, 10:19 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 704,962
Posted By lutemake3

Six Jours -- Thanks for the compliments, and for...

Six Jours -- Thanks for the compliments, and for all of the inspiration your bikes have provided! It sure has been a fun project, and I can't wait to start racking up the miles on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8,326
Views: 3,093,881
Posted By lutemake3

Here's my '72 Gitane TdF- it was friction shift...

Here's my '72 Gitane TdF- it was friction shift until very recently. The 30+ year old Crane derailleur took out the rear wheel, and added enough additional dents, scratches & sticker damage to push...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-25-10, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 704,962
Posted By lutemake3

Here's my 1972 Gitane TdF on its shakedown...

Here's my 1972 Gitane TdF on its shakedown cruise, freshly rebuilt after the 30+ year old Crane derailleur imploded and took out the rear wheel:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-10, 06:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,024
Posted By lutemake3

On my '72 Gitane TdF, I use a dual Schmidt E6...

On my '72 Gitane TdF, I use a dual Schmidt E6 setup in front with a B&M 4DLite Plus on the rear fender -- all powered by a Shimano DH-3D71 hub dynamo. I also keep a Cateye TLD1000 mounted on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-09, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,405
Posted By lutemake3

My sister and I had Western Flyer "Mr. & Miss ...

My sister and I had Western Flyer "Mr. & Miss Buzz Bikes" just like the OP described that we received as Christmas presents one year (probably either '69 or '70). They had purple metallic frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-09, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By lutemake3

I just emailed Clyde to RSVP. I don't really...

I just emailed Clyde to RSVP. I don't really have anything show-worthy, but will have my '72 Gitane there for the ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-09, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,312
Posted By lutemake3

During a lunch-time ride today on my favorite...

During a lunch-time ride today on my favorite bike of all time ('72 Gitane TdF), I saw my first ever DL-1 in action....which was being ridden by none other than Doohickie. Just wanted to say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By lutemake3

I just picked up a Carradice Barley from them as...

I just picked up a Carradice Barley from them as well...68 bucks with shipping, and delivered to Texas in 7 days. Now if I can just find a Bagman sport....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-09, 01:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,312
Posted By lutemake3

Wow -- heavy, but gorgeous. A rod-brake DL-1 or...

Wow -- heavy, but gorgeous. A rod-brake DL-1 or Superbe is still near the top of my "must buy one someday" list.
Forum: Texas
02-26-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,169
Posted By lutemake3

But I don't see any "convicts"....thank you Mr....

But I don't see any "convicts"....thank you Mr. Griffith and Dr. Demento....


Still, that's one more cool cycling event in TX I didn't get to see.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,521
Posted By lutemake3

I've just gotta say that your bikes are...

I've just gotta say that your bikes are consistently droolworthy. Please keep up the good work!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,422
Posted By lutemake3

No photos here, but I took my 1972 Gitane TdF out...

No photos here, but I took my 1972 Gitane TdF out for a 35 mile late afternoon/twilight ride today, going from my house in Fort Worth along the Trinity Trails to the Stockyards, out to Benbrook lake...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-13-09, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,547
Posted By lutemake3

Sorry to take so long to get back on this... ...

Sorry to take so long to get back on this...

Unterhausen, thanks for your thoughts on my lighting problem...I've since tried running the taillight in paralell and in series (and changing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 16,992
Posted By lutemake3

A couple of weeks ago, I went to the local...

A couple of weeks ago, I went to the local catalog storefront (that starts with a "P") to buy some bearings and cone wrenches for a hub rebuild on my '73 Gitane TdF. The repairman there happily sold...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-05-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,547
Posted By lutemake3

Dynamo lighting with dual headlights and a taillight

I have what's probably a stupid question for most of y'all in this forum -- I'm pretty new to dynamo lightng and currently have the following light setup on my '73 Gitane TdF:

Shimano DH-3D71...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-08, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,481
Posted By lutemake3

I don't know if this one qualifies as vintage or...

I don't know if this one qualifies as vintage or not, but here's mine...a 1995 Mongoose Alta:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/lutemaker/bikes/mongoose1.jpg

and the same bike dressed up...
Forum: Commuting
07-04-08, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,721
Posted By lutemake3

n4zou & znomit, Thanks also for the help --...

n4zou & znomit,

Thanks also for the help -- looks like my only decision now is which 700c rim to go with (velocity aerohead, deep-v, or more traditional like a sun cr-18, etc.)....
Forum: Commuting
06-26-08, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,721
Posted By lutemake3

CliftonGK1 & AllenG, Thanks for the help!...

CliftonGK1 & AllenG,

Thanks for the help! It's great to hear that the dynamo wheel setup won't hurt the carbon fork & I'll definitely be buying two sets of lights based on your advice.
Forum: Commuting
06-25-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,721
Posted By lutemake3

Dynamo hub with carbon fork?

I'm going to start doing more nighttime riding soon, and am considering getting a wheel built up around a Shimano dynamo hub (dh-3n71). I'd like to be able to swap the wheel/lights around between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-08, 12:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,236
Posted By lutemake3

I'm thinking about tagging along too -- will...

I'm thinking about tagging along too -- will y'all let guys from Fort Worth in on the fun? Also, is it o.k. to bring a bike with, um, a well worn patina? My 1972 Gitane surely won't win any beauty...
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