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03-27-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 120
Posted By Piff

Great! I was mostly worried about the freehub...

Great! I was mostly worried about the freehub splines not being tall enough. Build is a go!
03-27-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 120
Posted By Piff

Dura Ace 7800 cassette on regular hyperglide freehub?

Went looking for an answer but came upshort. The question is short and simple, will a 7800 cassette, meant for a freehub with tall splines, work with a regular hyperglide cassette? Specific usecase...
03-27-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

Top tube dinged Ritchey Road Logic and Kestrel 1"...

Top tube dinged Ritchey Road Logic and Kestrel 1" threaded fork. $275

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop/d/san-carlos-ritchey-road-logic-frame/7731223167.html

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03-27-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

NOS Weinmann 500G brakset. $50 ...

NOS Weinmann 500G brakset. $50

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bop/d/berkeley-nos-vintage-dia-compe-brakes/7726801196.html

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03-25-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 517
Posted By Piff

Not too long winded at all! I love a lengthy...

Not too long winded at all! I love a lengthy thread :)

Has all the earmarks of a wonderful build, can't wait to see how it comes out.
03-25-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 487
Posted By Piff

If I didn't just finally find a 6400 126mm...

If I didn't just finally find a 6400 126mm hyperglide rear hub in nice condition I would be sorely, sorely tempted!
03-25-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 487
Posted By Piff

These 126mm OLD hubs that are hyperglide...

These 126mm OLD hubs that are hyperglide compatible are somewhat uncommon in this good condition. 8 of 9 on 7! or 9 of 10 on 7! Great for those 126mm bikes you don't want to bother cold setting or...
03-23-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,079,780
Posted By Piff

Interesting geometry! Super slack in the back...

Interesting geometry! Super slack in the back and long chainstays, but the front looks racy. How's it ride?

Fantastically anachronistic :thumb:
03-22-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By Piff

Problem is that the further it's pushed out from...

Problem is that the further it's pushed out from the headset the closer it gets to the tire. Part of the reason why the CLB front brake on there currently is closer to the front tire than I'd like is...
03-22-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By Piff

Very nice, looks like those BR600 calipers are...

Very nice, looks like those BR600 calipers are basically standard reach versions of the 6500. Only problem now is the star nut behind the caliper bumps against my headset. The stronglight delta has...
03-22-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By Piff

You're right that most single vs double brakes...

You're right that most single vs double brakes are probably within a millimeter of vertical clearance (with exceptions like the CLB with hardware that hangs down), but those campy brakes are...
03-22-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By Piff

Around 45mm, so pretty much any short reach...

Around 45mm, so pretty much any short reach (39mm-49mm) should work.

Good to know regarding single vs double...maybe I ought to go with the ol' tried and true 1050 single pivots.
03-22-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By Piff

Favorite single or double pivot calipers for maximum vertical tire clearance?

I do love my CLB professionals. Lightweight, powerful, unique design. But, they do lack in one area: vertical tire clearance. Fair enough, they were made in an era of 19mm/21mm tubulars, not the...
03-20-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 962
Posted By Piff

I know you're doing a build and don't mind...

I know you're doing a build and don't mind purchasing just a frame, but there are items on a complete bike that simply make doing a build easier/cheaper. Wheels, for one. Seatpost/headset are also...
03-18-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

Aren't the CB-0 models fairly sought after? ...

Aren't the CB-0 models fairly sought after? $220.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/d/santa-cruz-bridgestone-cb-zip/7728401280.html

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03-18-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 927
Posted By Piff

Funny decal! I would assume Soma did that almost...

Funny decal! I would assume Soma did that almost as an in-joke for their own benefit given their very long Japanese partnership.
03-16-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,843
Posted By Piff

The touring elite indeed seems to follow a...

The touring elite indeed seems to follow a geometry close to the 60s Cinelli you describe. What is the deal with the short front and long rear brake? Just a style thing?

And agreed that this...
03-15-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,843
Posted By Piff

Good, good, you understood the assignment...

Good, good, you understood the assignment exactly! I now have no choice but to purchase this bike :thumb:

If only it was a surefire thing that 32mm tires with fenders will fit no problem...but it...
03-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,843
Posted By Piff

Thanks for the response! That's sorta the feeling...

Thanks for the response! That's sorta the feeling I was getting from your pictures, that 32mm would be a seriously tight squeeze with fenders in the front but that it *might* be possible. The rear...
03-15-24, 03:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,843
Posted By Piff

I'm possibly going to go pick one of these up, do...

I'm possibly going to go pick one of these up, do you happen to know the max tire clearance for this frame with 700c wheels? Looks like it's possible to go 32mm and fenders?
03-14-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By Piff

Perfect sport touring bike :love::love: Does...

Perfect sport touring bike :love::love:

Does it fit 28mm + fenders?
03-13-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 484
Posted By Piff

Any full pics of it?

Any full pics of it?
03-11-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

I can only imagine the current owner put together...

I can only imagine the current owner put together the fugly build in order to avoid a bike-jacking here in Oakland, but...

damn is it ugly. If the ad is to believed the price isn't bad. The...
03-11-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

Trek 400 for $100 ...

Trek 400 for $100

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/pleasanton-trek-400-road-bike/7726084672.html

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03-09-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 320
Posted By Piff

That is a seriously nice bag!

That is a seriously nice bag!
03-07-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By Piff

That is impressive!!

That is impressive!!
03-07-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,558
Posted By Piff

Ooookay, this bike belongs on the 'Vintage steel...

Ooookay, this bike belongs on the 'Vintage steel bike colors" thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1257614-vintage-steel-bike-colors-what-do-you-think-looks-best.html

Gorgeous, looks...
03-07-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By Piff

The roll bag seems bulky for what it can carry,...

The roll bag seems bulky for what it can carry, yes/no?
03-07-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

With some haggling this could be a reasonable...

With some haggling this could be a reasonable purchase. These were made with nice tubing, comes with a dyno hub. Seller says room for 700x40mm tires apparently. What a time the 2010s were for...
03-07-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

Cool old trek 5200. Looks like some very tight...

Cool old trek 5200. Looks like some very tight clearances, though. $350.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/oakland-trek-5200-oclv-road-bike/7723032318.html
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03-07-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

Depending on how thrashed the wheels/drivetrain...

Depending on how thrashed the wheels/drivetrain might be...could be a nice pickup for $200. Novara Randonee.
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03-06-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,998
Posted By Piff

I've always wanted a Pro or Team Miyata... ...

I've always wanted a Pro or Team Miyata...

Lovely blue and gold.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/miyata_f_7a4f4cec15ec7122194f8c6eebd56ae02ce9f8db.jpg
03-06-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

Interesting paint job. ...

Interesting paint job.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/mill-valley-beautiful-handpainted/7724511594.html
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03-04-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By Piff

So cool!!

So cool!!
03-03-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,424
Posted By Piff

Lots of the old 'sit and grind' style of climbing...

Lots of the old 'sit and grind' style of climbing in this documentary from the 70s. Great one, I'm sure most here have seen it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUIr9LG1juw
03-03-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,244
Posted By Piff

Calipers.

Calipers.
03-02-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,244
Posted By Piff

You're really asking that here? You know as well...

You're really asking that here? You know as well as I do that cyclists change components for any reason, none more rational than the last: weight, shiny, color, perceived performance benefit, actual...
03-02-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,244
Posted By Piff

I ended up getting rivendell's GOAT gloves. Very...

I ended up getting rivendell's GOAT gloves. Very nice quality.
03-02-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,244
Posted By Piff

Sorry, I meant changing out the housing, not just...

Sorry, I meant changing out the housing, not just the cables.
03-02-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 291
Posted By Piff

~38mm or 42mm tire width? And do you know what...

~38mm or 42mm tire width? And do you know what the original max tire clearance was with 700c tires?

Regardless, impressive clearance!! This is a frame to remember when considering going down the...
03-02-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,244
Posted By Piff

Very nice, thank you for the diagrams and...

Very nice, thank you for the diagrams and everything. I'm going to pair the a450 brake levers with regular old CLB professional calipers to start with and see how it goes. They've been wonderful,...
03-02-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,244
Posted By Piff

I've read some hub-bub about there being special...

I've read some hub-bub about there being special ball bearings and washers to facilitate extra smooth action at the caliper as well. Just wondering if all of the regular SLR single pivot brakes had...
03-02-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,244
Posted By Piff

As an update to this thread...there are actually...

As an update to this thread...there are actually three!! shimano brake levers that are SLR + non-aero. The third option are Exage Sport levers. BL-a450. Just found some on ebay for a reasonable...
03-01-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,597
Posted By Piff

The twin sticks are probably the most seamless...

The twin sticks are probably the most seamless stem shifter you could use for the build. Another option would be some suntour barcons or the like. If you go black with bar tape and hoods, white...
02-29-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 298
Posted By Piff

santa fe 2926 Follow this link ...

santa fe 2926 Follow this link https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=27%22+cantilever+mounts+for+700c+site%3Awww.bikeforums.net
02-29-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 723
Posted By Piff

No offemse, but if you don't know the answer to...

No offemse, but if you don't know the answer to this very basic question I would recommend wrenching on random old bikes for a year or two before plunking down cash to develop a 'stash'. And read...
02-29-24, 01:53 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,664
Posted By Piff

Yes, PTFE is one of those forever materials that...

Yes, PTFE is one of those forever materials that is an environmental toxin. If every single person on earth swapped their car for a bicycle and used PTFE in their chain lube it would still be far,...
02-28-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 298
Posted By Piff

Lots of relevant info here:...

Lots of relevant info here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1288806-my-first-merz-2.html
02-28-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 83,048
Views: 14,035,864
Posted By Piff

I don't see these pop up too often here on the...

I don't see these pop up too often here on the West coast. Dawes Galaxy frameset + wheels + cranks. Poor thing needs a home and some TLC. $20.
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02-27-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,172
Posted By Piff

Oooo, drillium! Okay, I'm sold.

Oooo, drillium! Okay, I'm sold.
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