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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,115
Posted By Roypercy

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/super_sport_10_19_23_79dc50f0973a8010eec1f2e1ab4c9988c46bbd4d.jpg
Not a great pic, but my Super Sport in great surroundings a few weeks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,139
Posted By Roypercy

Wow. What a jumble of conflicting impulses. Lots...

Wow. What a jumble of conflicting impulses. Lots of lipstick on that pig, but why "upgrade" to heavy-as-heck Rigida Chromix rims?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 21,740
Views: 3,076,172
Posted By Roypercy

It was a beautiful Fall day in New York today, so...

It was a beautiful Fall day in New York today, so I took my trusty '87 Super Sport out to Rockaway Beach. Right at 30 miles round trip.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,111
Posted By Roypercy

Sweet! Great score.

Sweet! Great score.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 660
Posted By Roypercy

Anybody know what this is?

Fancy lugs, forged dropouts. No other info (except a really cheap price). Anybody have any thoughts as to what this could be?

https://knoxville.craigslist.org/bik/d/lenoir-city-bike/7629912499.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 750
Posted By Roypercy

Yeah, should be metric but that'll still narrow...

Yeah, should be metric but that'll still narrow down the tubing possibilities I think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 750
Posted By Roypercy

What's the seatpost diameter? that'll tell you...

What's the seatpost diameter? that'll tell you about the tubing.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,307
Posted By Roypercy

I started riding seriously in the 70s when I was...

I started riding seriously in the 70s when I was living in East Tennessee. 99% of my riding was on two-lane highways with little shoulder. I never had a wreck, although once in awhile a local who'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,796
Posted By Roypercy

Maybe you're right. I have heard that those...

Maybe you're right. I have heard that those late-model Vitus 172 frames on Motobecanes had some issues with being overheated in production. I posted about the break when it happened and a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,796
Posted By Roypercy

I had a similar experience with my Motobecane...

I had a similar experience with my Motobecane Grand Jubilee. It was a 1980 model, full Vitus 172 frame, fork and stays. I ran head-first into a car at relatively low speed (my fault, I was trying to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 611
Posted By Roypercy

Mystery Motobecane - What is this?

Advertised locally. I need another bike like I need a hole in the head, and I likely won't go check it out, but it's piqued my curiosity. It looks like a lugged frame, but I've never seen this paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,096
Posted By Roypercy

whoops! Should have looked at the date of the...

whoops! Should have looked at the date of the first post…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,096
Posted By Roypercy

$100 is a good price for a late-model LeTour in...

$100 is a good price for a late-model LeTour in good condition. They're a very decent midlevel Japanese bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,062
Posted By Roypercy

Absolutely gorgeous bike!

Absolutely gorgeous bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By Roypercy

Wow. You keep your stuff nice. I guess it depends...

Wow. You keep your stuff nice. I guess it depends on how fond your memories are of that event. I know the dilemma. When we moved five years ago, we were upgrading significantly in terms of living...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,139
Posted By Roypercy

The world's fastest Panasonic?

Only $300!


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/714481543794711
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,053
Posted By Roypercy

Beautiful bike. I had an all-Vitus 172 Grand...

Beautiful bike. I had an all-Vitus 172 Grand Jubilee of about the same vintage. That's a really nice-riding frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,757
Posted By Roypercy

As it was explained to me, French threaded pedals...

As it was explained to me, French threaded pedals tend to cause more wear on the crank arms than English-threaded just because of the way the spindles are made. The Spidel cranks I have are shiny and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,757
Posted By Roypercy

I won’t tell if you won’t.

I won’t tell if you won’t.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,757
Posted By Roypercy

Pedal washers for French thread pedals?

I'm putting the finishing touches on a bike with a Spidel crankset threaded for French pedals. I found a great pair of Spidel (Maillard 700) pedals that I'm awaiting delivery on.

I've been advised...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,104
Posted By Roypercy

Sufferin' succotash! Nobody throws out anything...

Sufferin' succotash! Nobody throws out anything that good in New York...

Beautiful bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,883
Posted By Roypercy

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/a598fe34_9cac_40f9_86f9_b68cbec7c277_e6cd5830f5199bd8276182c321345f177852e12f.jpeg
Haven’t posted this in awhile, so here goes: my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By Roypercy

That sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with! I...

That sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with! I had to remove the QR skewer and wiggle the rear wheel out - it helped if I deflated the tire. It looks to me like the derailleur is bolted directly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By Roypercy

That's great, I'll try and take a pic of how the...

That's great, I'll try and take a pic of how the derailleur is mounted when I get home from work; I couldn't tell that there was an intermediate part on there,but I'll look closer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-23, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By Roypercy

Question about a Huret Challenger Rear Derailleur

Hi all:

As I've mentioned in other posts, I recently got a '74 Raleigh Competition from a self-styled bike mechanic who, I'm learning, made some odd (or time-saving) choices. Just discovered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,368
Posted By Roypercy

I'm so sorry to hear this, man. Hope you can...

I'm so sorry to hear this, man. Hope you can recover at least some of it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By Roypercy

How are you liking it? (And I agree, my first...

How are you liking it? (And I agree, my first thought was "how is he riding with that weird beaver suit on?")
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 406
Posted By Roypercy

Question regarding Spidel crank arms

Hey all:

This one is a puzzler to me.

I recently bought a Raleigh Competition with a Spidel crankset. due to weather I haven’t ridden it more than a quick “tryout “.

I’ve been working to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By Roypercy

thanks! Yes, I’m going to take a good look at the...

thanks! Yes, I’m going to take a good look at the handlebars and consider replacing them with something perhaps lighter. I think the ones on there may be steel, not alloy, but I haven’t taken off the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By Roypercy

Raleigh Competition replacement stem?

I just picked up a lovely 1974 Raleigh Carleton Competition. It has the original GB stem, but i think I need it to go a little higher than the GB wants to go. What would be a good replacement? Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By Roypercy

Lol, I don’t need them to say Spidel. Can’t...

Lol, I don’t need them to say Spidel. Can’t imagine that would be an easy task! Thanks for the info and the offer! I’ll grab a pair of cheap 22s and try them, if they’re too small I’ll definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By Roypercy

Desperately seeking dust caps for vintage Spidel (stronglight) cranks! Any ideas?

I just picked up a Raleigh Competition with non-original Spidel drillium cranks (made by Stronglight). The crankset is lovely, but it's missing dust caps.

I don't have a caliper. when I measured...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,532
Posted By Roypercy

Reviving this thread - I finally got around to...

Reviving this thread - I finally got around to picking up a metric tape measure and Jake you were spot-on, the frame is 59cm c-to-c. The standover is roughly 32 1/2". I'm probably most comfortable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

I just got my metric tape measure from Amazon and...

I just got my metric tape measure from Amazon and took a look. The rear dropout has already been stretched to 130mm to accommodate the Campy hubs, so it’s my understanding that 126mm hubs won’t be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,263
Posted By Roypercy

Awesome bike, and a great gift! I’m a big fan of...

Awesome bike, and a great gift! I’m a big fan of Motos, enjoy it! I think you’ll find that Vitus 172 frame to be a great ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

One other question: is there any difference...

One other question: is there any difference between the Velomine M13ii wheels and the "Wheelmaster" ones on Amazon? Asking only because Velomine's shipping is pretty high and I'm trying to do this as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

I'll measure before I order, but the bike came...

I'll measure before I order, but the bike came with non-original wheels with Campy Athena hubs and a 6-speed freewheel, so I suspect it was adjusted to 126mm already.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

I've never mail ordered wheels before. Would it...

I've never mail ordered wheels before. Would it be smart to take the Velomine wheels to my LBS and have them trued and tensioned when they arrive?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

That's what I did... but Brooklyn is getting more...

That's what I did... but Brooklyn is getting more and more generic as the years go by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

Really good point about new vs. old wheels. ...

Really good point about new vs. old wheels.

I think I'll go for the Sun wheelset, and keep the tubulars to experiment with when the weather gets better. After all. if I never try I'll never learn,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

I never thought I'd go for tubulars but you guys...

I never thought I'd go for tubulars but you guys almost have me convinced. Thanks for the feedback, everybody.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

I lived on East 6th between A & B for a time in...

I lived on East 6th between A & B for a time in the 80s. Second floor walkup, though. Man, I loved that neighborhood. Hardly recognizable now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

Yeah, one of these days I'd love to build my own...

Yeah, one of these days I'd love to build my own wheels, but right now between my job and living in a NYC apartment I'm not going to find the time or the space to do it. Nice setup you've got there,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

One other wrinkle, I prefer skinnier tires. Which...

One other wrinkle, I prefer skinnier tires. Which rim would work best with a 23-25mm road tire?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By Roypercy

New wheels or used?

Quick question:

I'm just breaking in my 74 Raleigh Competition (or it's breaking me in) but it came with tubular wheels and I need to switch them out to clincher. I looked into having the existing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-22, 11:04 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,382
Posted By Roypercy

lol that was when we were moving my wife’s sewing...

lol that was when we were moving my wife’s sewing room from one place to another. Worthless dog didn’t sew a thing when he had a chance…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,382
Posted By Roypercy

This is our Cockapoo, Digby. Doesn't know a thing...

This is our Cockapoo, Digby. Doesn't know a thing about bikes. He's more of a toy man.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By Roypercy

the frame is fine, actually at 23 1/2” right at...

the frame is fine, actually at 23 1/2” right at the top of what I can ride. That seat height was where it was set when I bought it; I guess the previous owner was taller than me and really liked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-22, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By Roypercy

Here’s a pic of how it looked when I bought it....

Here’s a pic of how it looked when I bought it. To me the stem looks low even for vintage. But thanks for the good advice; I’ll definitely pull the stem and check how much I’ve got before I ride on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 529
Posted By Roypercy

that worked! Thanks a million

that worked! Thanks a million
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