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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-19, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,992
Posted By cnskate

Likewise. I'm happy with my perfect eBay...

Likewise.

I'm happy with my perfect eBay score with almost 500 transactions and having weeded out some scammers. And thanks for reminding me about internet trolls and not to waste time on forums...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,992
Posted By cnskate

Yep, you are wrong. If a seller makes a mistake...

Yep, you are wrong. If a seller makes a mistake on shipping estimate I won't hold it against them as long as I get a refund. If they deliberately misrepresent or just plain try to scam, like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-19, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,992
Posted By cnskate

One was wrong size, a semi pro had an unmentioned...

One was wrong size, a semi pro had an unmentioned dent, and another semi pro just never showed up. I went through the regular claims process, takes a few weeks but works. If the seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-19, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,992
Posted By cnskate

Thanks, but just bought one on eBay for $110! ...

Thanks, but just bought one on eBay for $110! Newbie seller, so they might balk at shipping cross country. I'm batting 3 for 3 on successful claims against eBay bike sellers this year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-19, 01:35 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,992
Posted By cnskate

If it makes you feel better I'm in the market for...

If it makes you feel better I'm in the market for an Ironman. With the Tange #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) , do they "plane" well for most people?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-19, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,992
Posted By cnskate

BTW, is this now the de facto Centurion thread,...

BTW, is this now the de facto Centurion thread, not just Ironman's? I have a few semi pro's too :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-19, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,555,992
Posted By cnskate

Nice thing about the Equipes is that they were...

Nice thing about the Equipes is that they were kind of ugly with the OEM decals and original hodge podge of parts. This means you're free to do whatever you want with it without feeling guilty about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,723
Posted By cnskate

Dia Campe ene ciclo 10 speed ratchets with...

Dia Campe ene ciclo 10 speed ratchets with Cyclone MK II and SRAM 10 speed chain and cassette. Works beautifully now that the derailleur hanger has been aligned.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 11:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,822
Posted By cnskate

Centennial trail is good for me, but Seattle area...

Centennial trail is good for me, but Seattle area might work too. Mount Vernon-Conway-Fir Island is a flat scenic classic. The area around Everson-Lynden is a little known cycling paradise. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-18, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,726
Posted By cnskate

The Motobecane has square bosses, just smaller,...

The Motobecane has square bosses, just smaller, and the gorgeous Cyclone shifters have smaller washers to fit them. I just thought I was going crazy finding yet another industry standard. I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-18, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,726
Posted By cnskate

Different Size Down Tube Shifter Braze On Bosses?

I was hoping to swap a pair of beautiful and super light Suntour Cyclone braze on downtube shifters from an 80's Motobecane Jubilee Sport with a damaged fork to a Centurion Cinelli Equipe but the...
Forum: Touring
10-02-17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,130
Posted By cnskate

Pretty sure that's a low trail bike, which means...

Pretty sure that's a low trail bike, which means that it handles well with a lot of weight over the front wheel. If you're doing it on the cheap you might consider a Wald basket. They're even hip...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,639
Posted By cnskate

Worn cog sounds plausible. When I bought the...

Worn cog sounds plausible. When I bought the wheels and cassette second hand the PO said he had completely worn out the old chain. The 4th and 5th look maybe a tiny bit more worn than the others....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,639
Posted By cnskate

New chain and a used cassette. I've messed...

New chain and a used cassette. I've messed around with the cable tension a bunch to no real effect. Maybe a trip to the friendly local mechanic is in order, although he might just tell me to buy the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,639
Posted By cnskate

Gear Skip with Campagnolo 10 Speed

I have cobbled together a pretty nice Frankenbike with Campy Chorus 10 speed shifters, derailleur, cassette, and a Shimano Dura Ace standard crank and Shimano 105 10 speed chain. Everything works...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 437
Posted By cnskate

Camerotti Build

Hi,
I just picked up a 1999 Cramerotti (like Pinaro?) steel frame w/ carbon fork and ultegra crank, IMT stem, an Italian seat, etc.. I want a fast but comfortable training/century bike, something...
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