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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-19, 06:52 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,636
Posted By momo608

Except for food, I'm only interested in things...

Except for food, I'm only interested in things that are no longer made. One second giving thought to what someone else thinks about what interests me, is a second wasted.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-19-18, 06:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,982
Posted By momo608

Seems like a big $ hassle and time waster to...

Seems like a big $ hassle and time waster to avoid getting a regular oxy/acetylene set up. New torch and reg sets are cheap and you can get lease tanks for the price of the gas, at least near me,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-19-18, 06:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,516
Posted By momo608

Thanks again. Like he said, Murray built. ...

Thanks again.

Like he said, Murray built.

It is said the electroforging equipment was scraped after the closing of the Chicago factory. There is very little solid info on the construction of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-17-18, 06:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,516
Posted By momo608

Hey Thanks! No it doesn't. A pic from the...

Hey Thanks!

No it doesn't. A pic from the kickstand side would be great!

Hasta la vista
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,826
Posted By momo608

Look at craigslist, always a lot of them on there...

Look at craigslist, always a lot of them on there to check out pricing.

I have a fairly large collection of rideable road bikes up to and including a Paramount and a Raleigh Pro, I don't know why...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-18, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,516
Posted By momo608

The decal package is sure a head scratcher for a...

The decal package is sure a head scratcher for a 84!

Can we get a photo of the bottom bracket?

One of those odd partial elctroforged frames we discussed before.

From what I'm seeing, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By momo608

Myth busting I suppose but I wondered if there...

Myth busting I suppose but I wondered if there was an actual formula to slam dunk the answer to this question, something unequivocal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 09:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By momo608

Thank you for the replies. I know I'm among...

Thank you for the replies. I know I'm among serious cyclists here and I'm basically a casual cruiser. I have quite a collection of road bikes that I collect for mostly nostalgic reasons. They vary in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 08:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By momo608

Well it obviously has a point but it's not easily...

Well it obviously has a point but it's not easily answered apparently. Maybe you can outline the parameters to make it answerable?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By momo608

"Perceived exertion" I think there is a lot more...

"Perceived exertion" I think there is a lot more to this than people generally acknowledge. I know when I use my tire driven generator light I get the psychological feeling that I might as well be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By momo608

I see what you mean. The conversation immediately...

I see what you mean. The conversation immediately veered off in all directions without any conclusive input. I don't know if it simplifies things to add if the bicycles being compared are exactly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 06:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By momo608

Bicycle weight VS body weight X effort

Does a 30 lb bike with a 170 lb rider take more effort to get up a hill than a 20 lb bike and a 180 lb rider?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-17, 08:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,970
Posted By momo608

I'd like to hear more about clear coating soot!?...

I'd like to hear more about clear coating soot!? Maybe I should just try it and find out.

Here is a nice thread I put together on painting road bikes. The idea was for a complete instructional...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,213
Posted By momo608

I do a lot of restorations on all kinds of things...

I do a lot of restorations on all kinds of things including the bottomless pit of old car restoration. My vision of the completed project does not include the actual dollar or time cost it takes to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-17, 07:43 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,276
Posted By momo608

It's a fools errand to expect to make money on a...

It's a fools errand to expect to make money on a "hobby". With any collectible your best chance to make money are on high end items, buy low sell high and put little to no labor or parts replacement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 64,539
Posted By momo608

Everything has been said so I can only offer is...

Everything has been said so I can only offer is my experience turning of age in the 70's. Schwinn's were known as heavy American made bikes. There was and still is a misconception of what a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,739
Posted By momo608

white black

white black
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,987
Posted By momo608

Velocity channel

Velocity channel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-17, 10:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,049
Posted By momo608

Sugino offered two sizes, the more modern/newer...

Sugino offered two sizes, the more modern/newer being the smaller size. The problem is of all the advertisers of these they do not make the distinction or give measurements. I already bought two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-17, 08:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,049
Posted By momo608

The other dude has politics as a permanent...

The other dude has politics as a permanent signature, tell him. I'm sick of it as well.

rootboy has over 16 thousand comments, that means his political comments are in 16 thousand plus places on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-17, 08:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,049
Posted By momo608

I've noticed only people very knowledgeable about...

I've noticed only people very knowledgeable about old road bikes even knows there is a size difference in the OD where the dust shield fits into the bearing cup. I thought this would be the place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,868
Posted By momo608

Things also look a lot better when you're not...

Things also look a lot better when you're not wearing your glasses, at least if you need glasses.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,868
Posted By momo608

Since I have already said everything that needs...

Since I have already said everything that needs to be said about reproduction decals.

The best decals period are waterslides, thin like factory decals. They are also best for clear-coating....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,868
Posted By momo608

If you do a lot of repaint restorations, you...

If you do a lot of repaint restorations, you quickly find out most decals on the market are not exact reproductions. You have the vinyl vs waterslide problem. Decals that require clear-coating where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 08:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,049
Posted By momo608

I know I'm looking for a universal fit. Where to...

I know I'm looking for a universal fit. Where to buy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 08:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,049
Posted By momo608

Bottom Bracket dust cover Campy replacement

Does anyone know of a cheap replacement for the old larger size Campagnolo BB dust covers/water sheath.

You see these Sugino covers but the seller can't tell me the OD of the ends, "warehouse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By momo608

It's not a bad website if you like old bikes but...

It's not a bad website if you like old bikes but the snobbery reeks. I'm not much for cliques and I have never seen a more cliquish website.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-16, 08:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,682
Posted By momo608

http://www.eastwood.com/images/pdf/12582_anodize_r...

http://www.eastwood.com/images/pdf/12582_anodize_remover_quart.pdf

WARNING: Eastwood Anodize Remover is
an aggressive cleaning solution and may stain
or damage clothing, and work surfaces. Keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,185
Posted By momo608

A racist half black man, a liar and a America...

A racist half black man, a liar and a America hater walks into a bar. The bartender says "Ah, President Obama, what will you have"?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 10:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,185
Posted By momo608

A guy goes onto a bike website looking for...

A guy goes onto a bike website looking for advice, finds out the advice is all theoretical. Bike's still broken.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 09:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,185
Posted By momo608

A guy was riding his best grail bike on a bright...

A guy was riding his best grail bike on a bright sunny day and focusing in on every crack and ripple in the road so as not to damage his expensive and impossible to replace vintage racing rims. All...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-16, 08:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,511
Posted By momo608

You most likely will never see them again. The...

You most likely will never see them again. The homeowners insurance mentioned is a good way to go, hope you have it. Parlay that into something better and you have won.

A two year old post! At...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 08:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,419
Posted By momo608

So what do you think of electroforged Schwinn's?

So what do you think of electroforged Schwinn's?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-16, 08:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,016
Posted By momo608

This is an entertaining thread, mtnbke is a funny...

This is an entertaining thread, mtnbke is a funny dude. Anyone that can shake up these boring forums is someone I would like to know. Truth is you have gotta be in some kind of group think to have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-16, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,629
Posted By momo608

I just had a 73 Raleigh Professional re-chromed...

I just had a 73 Raleigh Professional re-chromed which I believe is almost exactly if not the same frame as an International. Anyone know about this? Anyway, first time I had drop outs done on a bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 07:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,805
Posted By momo608

I'm still looking for a bike that was stolen 40...

I'm still looking for a bike that was stolen 40 years ago. On another break in into my garage, some scum stole my tools and the keys out of a project car I had going. I guess he thought he would come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-16, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By momo608

You can splice and weld tubes from two forks...

You can splice and weld tubes from two forks using an inner sleeve machined to fit the ID of the steering tube. The splice should be as low as possible so it will not interfere with the stem. The...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-31-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,430
Posted By momo608

I will try a separate flux and wire. It's cheaper...

I will try a separate flux and wire. It's cheaper than what I'm using and I'm out of it anyway. I was not using boiling water for clean up or even hot water for that matter. My shop only has cold...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,430
Posted By momo608

what kind of flux are you using" hmmm, good...

what kind of flux are you using" hmmm, good question. It's pink and part of the silver solder brazing rod! It's murder to get off. It says water clean up with a wire brush but I can't get it...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,430
Posted By momo608

Cleaning off flux and interior tubing rust

What do you guys use to clean off excess flux residue after brazing. I usually use my pressurized sandblaster with low pressure to clean those areas before painting. Was wonder if there are chemicals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-15, 07:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By momo608

Generally speaking flex additives are for soft...

Generally speaking flex additives are for soft automobile bumpers, hard plastics like mirrors do not need it. There is some flexibility in regular automotive professional paints. If you are painting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,957
Posted By momo608

Too funny, can't even have an opinion. Democrat...

Too funny, can't even have an opinion. Democrat logic, if I don't agree with it you're wrong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,957
Posted By momo608

Personally I think Sun rims look cheap. These...

Personally I think Sun rims look cheap. These look promising, haven't used these yet but I have used their 700's which look almost identical.

VO PBP 27" Rim-36h...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-15, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,058
Posted By momo608

Really nice! Glad to see someone else loves these...

Really nice! Glad to see someone else loves these old Chicago Schwinn electroforged jobbies enough to put this much time and money into it, I have a bunch of them. Also glad to see the repro seat...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-26-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,737
Posted By momo608

I probably shouldn't even be here considering my...

I probably shouldn't even be here considering my frame building abilities consist of adding braze-ons, fixing dings, bent tubes, straightening forks and mig welding old steel frames together, mostly...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-25-15, 09:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,737
Posted By momo608

I marvel at my early 70's Raleigh Professional....

I marvel at my early 70's Raleigh Professional. An extremely light frame and a heavy fork. I think they found the perfect balance of where to put the strength of heavy thick walled tubing and where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-15, 09:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,118
Posted By momo608

Suckers for bottled water "When did we...

Suckers for bottled water


"When did we get the idea that without constant hydration we'll shrivel up and die? We need a campaign of humiliation to finally kill off the bottled water industry"
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,019
Posted By momo608

I can't believe you recommended this video for...

I can't believe you recommended this video for kickstand removal. It will not work and just end up just chipping the paint on the kickstand bracket. The kickstand bushing has to be pushed in deeper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-15, 07:24 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,007
Posted By momo608

Stem shifters are more ergonomic than downtube...

Stem shifters are more ergonomic than downtube shifters especially on a large frame bike. Downtube shifters just look a lot cooler. The operating efficiency difference between the two with friction...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-15, 07:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,118
Posted By momo608

I think you set some kind of record for water...

I think you set some kind of record for water bottles. People must be a lot thirstier than they used to be. I don't remember people needing to constantly carry water around with them until fairly...
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