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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:11 PM
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Posted By merziac

Its sitting right there, Pledge, I've seen it...

Its sitting right there, Pledge, I've seen it used at shows for being quick and easy.

I asked a good friend that is a world class painter about it and he said he didn't know and had never used it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:43 PM
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Posted By merziac

Not always but mostly on higher end components...

Not always but mostly on higher end components and getting less so by the day, profit at all costs and all that. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:07 PM
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Posted By merziac

Atta boy, :thumb: Looks great! ;)

Atta boy, :thumb:

Looks great! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

I have a couple sets of these I pulled the covers...

I have a couple sets of these I pulled the covers off of to make them a little less fugly, I think it helped a lot.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:00 AM
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Posted By merziac

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:43 AM
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Posted By merziac

Huh, well glad you got there and know full well...

Huh, well glad you got there and know full well that ROSS hold their own well enough but like you said. :wtf:

Can't imagine parting out a Stumpy for just about anything else. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

Merz had some done quite awhile back for some...

Merz had some done quite awhile back for some vintage Campy BMX pedals that he used on his MTB.

He's not one to let somebody else do things for him but considering the challenge and how good they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 11:59 AM
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Posted By merziac

Water jet?

Water jet?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 06:42 PM
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Posted By merziac

It already had a hole in the bridge and I had...

It already had a hole in the bridge and I had some old brakes so I put one on it. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 10:31 PM
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Posted By merziac

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289543...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289543-1950-something-crusty-paramount.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 02:00 PM
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Views: 928,288
Posted By merziac

Source of that rack plz?

Source of that rack plz?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 12:43 PM
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Posted By merziac

Any plans to infill the Aztecs on the headtube? ...

Any plans to infill the Aztecs on the headtube?

From here it seems like they could be black for contrast or matching blue for big fun. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

You're welcome The danger is that the fear...

You're welcome

The danger is that the fear can be parallelizing, a death knell at the dragstrip, hyper awareness, vigilance and reactions are how you win since decisions and results are measured...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

Yep, scary stuff, we don't bounce well anymore. ...

Yep, scary stuff, we don't bounce well anymore.

FWIW, I have broken several bones, always on bikes or mc's, never any fun but none of them stopped me getting back on them and I am a bit more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 04:28 PM
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Posted By merziac

Maybe track down a sacrificial 1 1/2 in. or 1 3/8...

Maybe track down a sacrificial 1 1/2 in. or 1 3/8 open end wrench and grind/file it down to fit.

I also have to be careful not to tighten it down too tight or it will bind too much.

The easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 04:08 PM
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Posted By merziac

Tx, yeah you're right, probably have seen them...

Tx, yeah you're right, probably have seen them but they didn't register at the time.

And since they would not have been used on any truly remarkable to me bikes, I didn't take note. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 02:29 PM
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Posted By merziac

Here is a method that doesn't care which way it...

Here is a method that doesn't care which way it turns, the setup in the pics is backwards for the Raleigh but shows it pretty well.

I also have a couple of cheater pipes I use in place of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 02:06 PM
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Posted By merziac

Can we see the Suguno cottered crankset plz,...

Can we see the Suguno cottered crankset plz, don't think I have ever seen one that I know of. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

1 step forward...... I'm with ya on this,...

1 step forward......

I'm with ya on this, Campy 2 bolt FTW and Brooks, no C+V is complete or correct without them IMO. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 03:45 PM
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Posted By merziac

Not enough. :twitchy: But I did get some...

Not enough. :twitchy:

But I did get some other repairs/maintenance done on storm/power outage gear for the freezing crap we had.

Small Honda generator serviced so it fires right up like it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 04:53 PM
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Posted By merziac

Trav1s What mess? I see nothing!...

Trav1s

What mess?

I see nothing! :roflmao2:

And just my 2c, I would shine up all the HS pieces and split the two small spacers with the big one in the middle, any symmetry you can create...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

Those are Silca's, looks like plenty to be had. ...

Those are Silca's, looks like plenty to be had. ;)

https://silca.cc/collections/accessories-1/products/silca-mondrian-water-bottle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

My son's SS has been out of commission for quite...

My son's SS has been out of commission for quite awhile and he hasn't ridden his road bike hardly at all the last couple of years.

Cleaned up and cobbled back together with misc. bits on hand,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

Love these, just bought two more, wish they were...

Love these, just bought two more, wish they were still like the original with the red and white stitching. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 12:15 PM
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Posted By merziac

Reynolds sends you to H. Lloyd for decals before...

Reynolds sends you to H. Lloyd for decals before 1980.

I had to read the blurb several times to get the full 411 from it. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

ascherer Circling back to follow up, looks...

ascherer

Circling back to follow up, looks like the decal with the stars denoted US made frames, Schwinn was surely the biggest user of Reynolds here and may have had a lock on them.

This one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 05:44 PM
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Posted By merziac

Tx Dave, I'm good, haven't gone down the Dremel...

Tx Dave, I'm good, haven't gone down the Dremel hole yet, I have an air powered one that is cheap, tough and way better than the regular ones.

Had it for years from Harbor Freight but those tiny...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 05:36 PM
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Posted By merziac

ascherer, here's a couple ...

ascherer, here's a couple

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_3284_84a9422618fcc929419368b3a07dc10a26268826.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,288
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it and know what you mean. Gonna...

Yep, I get it and know what you mean.

Gonna check some of mine as well.

That one looks original from here as it seems to have been clamped on at some point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

I always thought that one with the stars was...

I always thought that one with the stars was maybe sort of exclusive to Schwinn, knowing someone will chime in now to prove me wrong now that I said it out loud. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 03:56 PM
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Posted By merziac

Looks good Dave, did you do the head too, I...

Looks good Dave, did you do the head too,

I have a couple that I want to shine from stem to stern but getting the head to cooperate has been a futz too far so far.

Been tempted to take them to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

Oh I get it, trust me, been there and recently as...

Oh I get it, trust me, been there and recently as well.

Glad you got over the hump, its amazing how much of this we can wrangle, until we can't :wtf:.

This was completed but not functional for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 04:01 PM
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Posted By merziac

Sweet! :thumb: Brand new frame, from awhile...

Sweet! :thumb:

Brand new frame, from awhile back I see, this the first full build up?

I saw the fork discussion and can't imagine not having a fork made for something like this.

You can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 04:19 PM
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Posted By merziac

Anytime, your work is always well done, like the...

Anytime, your work is always well done, like the "barn" door staging as well. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 04:02 PM
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Posted By merziac

Very nice and nicely done.

Very nice and nicely done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 03:14 PM
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Posted By merziac

Warm it up, hair dryer or heat gun with plenty of...

Warm it up, hair dryer or heat gun with plenty of ventilation and stiff wire welding brush.

Sunlight accelerates the process much with its warm too, I've had the stuff melt off with the right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

And you just never know when might be able to...

And you just never know when might be able to fabricate what you need out of something you have. ;)

Granted it usually takes a huge pile to get lucky but it can save a crazy amount of time not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,288
Posted By merziac

:thumb: What a great idea, thanks for sharing,...

:thumb: What a great idea, thanks for sharing, another one of many things staring us right in the face.

I don't know how we got away from using good old axle grease, especially when the going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,288
Posted By merziac

I would encourage you to flush the PB out of...

I would encourage you to flush the PB out of there now that its done its job. I'm not sure but its pretty nasty stuff and I can't imagine its ok long term on plastic. :twitchy:

The company says...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

I would try lowering that FD a bit, it should...

I would try lowering that FD a bit, it should have no problem doing what you want. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,288
Posted By merziac

Big silver Merz daily driver with worn out 9...

Big silver Merz daily driver with worn out 9 speed Campy, changed out bars, stem, cables, brake levers and shifters to analog for the joy that is Eroica.

Dialed, test ridden, locked, loaded and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

Yes, brake cylinder ones, small diameter. ;) ...

Yes, brake cylinder ones, small diameter. ;)

And oldschool spring loaded stone type as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,288
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Well now you know, and this should...

:thumb:

Well now you know, and this should not have been a surprise, the upper level Ross's can be as good as many and weight is not always a good measure either.

Plenty of heavy bikes/frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

:eek: H**Y CRAP!!! You lucky bastid. ...

:eek: H**Y CRAP!!!

You lucky bastid. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,288
Posted By merziac

I almost always contain the BB tool, wrench, etc...

I almost always contain the BB tool, wrench, etc before leaning in and am always prepared to deploy the 3-4 ft breaker bar, swinging a hammer near a frame gives me heart palpitations. :twitchy:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

Well we know what it takes to make these into...

Well we know what it takes to make these into what we need and anytime the better half is happy we done good, this is a home run IMO. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

:thumb: Fabulous! A Moto mixte from the hey...

:thumb: Fabulous!

A Moto mixte from the hey day, so French and doesn't get any better, beautiful. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7,821
Views: 928,288
Posted By merziac

Great combo, I just added another set of 3ttt's...

Great combo, I just added another set of 3ttt's to my stock, not Giamondi's I think but makes 3 sets I have at present. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7,821
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Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it a bit, grew up in Medford OR and...

Yep, I get it a bit, grew up in Medford OR and went to school in Phoenix nearby. No Phoenix AZ but pretty hot in the summer with no A/C back then, had a stretch of 5 days, 117 degrees in the shade....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 01:08 PM
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Posted By merziac

Yikes! Can't imagine how much fun that was,...

Yikes!

Can't imagine how much fun that was, my brother is an expert heating, A/C senior tech currently stationed at Boeing here in PDX.

Also have a step brother in Phoenix, plenty of horror...
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