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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

What do you want to be ugly my imaginative...

What do you want to be ugly my imaginative associate? very sad attempt.
As a lazy typist I abbreviate Raleigh Track Professional as RTP, perhaps better permuted, but the thread here should have made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

Agreed. But the problem remains. Who gets to...

Agreed. But the problem remains. Who gets to define ugly, or useful or the trade-offs in pricing? 1What images can you share of your own RTPs demonstrating your measure of good aesthetic?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

always so fixated on what looks 'good' or 'is...

always so fixated on what looks 'good' or 'is 'right' ?What o functional performance & price? ..Oh, & 'Miami Vice' was never amusing, not for one episode.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

I ride 'road' 55k to 80k mostly, with some longer...

I ride 'road' 55k to 80k mostly, with some longer rides. Even as I was slow to get out this Spring I did the Cranbury 200k (https://www.njrandonneurs.org/cranbury-200k.html) on April 24, a mix of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

Tape? LOL. Got 8-10[Vetta branded] in an EBAY buy...

Tape? LOL. Got 8-10[Vetta branded] in an EBAY buy some 15 yrs ago, probably then already old. Now with the the last two the clear celo packaging is yellowed, while the tap still durable and stretchy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

As set up is not a track bike, front brake, dual...

As set up is not a track bike, front brake, dual levers, lights, seatpack, roadbars, though it could be someday returned to that form....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

Who elected you Pope of aesthetics? This...

Who elected you Pope of aesthetics? This afternoon I did my 70km hilly ride on my RTP, as I have it set up. 49x15 . Not a race, not on the track, not noodling around, but climbing hills, working...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

There is no "supposed to" for a bike that's...

There is no "supposed to" for a bike that's ridden, only for vintage or antique collectors. That said, when one passes it on to the next owner it seems only right to pass along as many of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

I don't keep a bike at my father's, but Raleigh...

I don't keep a bike at my father's, but Raleigh is still home, and know the roads west and north. Your RTP looks like its in good [paint] condition. I don't think it's as late a 1979[oops post says...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

LOL, at 63 with 40+ yrs riding mostly Campy I opt...

LOL, at 63 with 40+ yrs riding mostly Campy I opt for simplicity and a set of minimal tools that I can always fit into my seatbag. The One bolt Campy seatpost is more accessible, always secure,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

2 bolt Campy seatpost is a headache to adjust so...

2 bolt Campy seatpost is a headache to adjust so have substituted one-bolt campy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

46cc bars, wanted wide but this was experimental.

46cc bars, wanted wide but this was experimental.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

Front end has adapter post, Ti toiray chinese...

Front end has adapter post, Ti toiray chinese ahead stem
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

Always 700c tubulars

Always 700c tubulars
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,272
Posted By p1gnone

I have one, same frame sized, 26 yrs in my...

I have one, same frame sized, 26 yrs in my service, most years as my primary 'road' bike. I have fotos but havent met a 10post rule
[You are only allowed to post URLs to other sites and photos after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By p1gnone

Chorus 93' compatibility with current?

Got tired of my worn Chorus 93' front derailleur, and replaced it with a Centaur 09', hoping for improved shifting. In the first week it did amazing front derailleur shifts, but I could no longer use...
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