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12-24-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,698,683
Posted By bdooner

here's mine

'88 Bianchi Osprey
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/bianchi_003_13c260fc912a9328913490e2ad26138f7b4f9fd0.jpg...
12-20-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 678
Posted By bdooner

Picture is with 12-28 cassette.

Picture is with 12-28 cassette.
12-20-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 678
Posted By bdooner

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/bianchi_003_b2827d8a38092a67c1ecd720acbba1a87e79981c.jpg...
12-20-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 678
Posted By bdooner

!988 Bianchi Osprey. 7-speed LX Very little...

!988 Bianchi Osprey. 7-speed LX
Very little clearance between 28 tooth ring and derailleur cage.
What hanger do I need. Does not have to be Wolftooth.
12-20-21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 678
Posted By bdooner

Using a triple. With this setup I'll avoid the...

Using a triple. With this setup I'll avoid the outer ring. Might even replace it with a bash guard.
12-20-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 678
Posted By bdooner

Late 80's Deore LX 7-speed Replaced 12-28...

Late 80's Deore LX 7-speed
Replaced 12-28 cassette with a 12-34
Looked at Wolftooth hangers.
12-20-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 678
Posted By bdooner

derailleur extender for 7 speed cassette 12-34

What extension do I need for conversion? 12-34 cassette 7 speed deore derailleur.
02-17-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,347
Posted By bdooner

I highly recommend Powdercoatit in Santa Cruz....

I highly recommend Powdercoatit in Santa Cruz. Jeremy did a great job on a lugged Zinn frame for me. Powdercoats for Rock Lobster and some other local builders.

Powder Coat It | We Specialize in...
04-27-19, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,864
Posted By bdooner

log in

When I'm with firefox/bike forums and move the cursor to log in and left click nothing happens. I tried the contact us and was told I needed to complete the CAPTCHA. I was never shown one.
Yahoo is...
04-27-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,864
Posted By bdooner

log ins

I haven't been able to log in for 2 wks. My default browser is Mozilla Firefox. In the midst of this I was even receiving quote updates in my email. So, wtf?
So, yesterday I go to my old Yahoo...
02-07-19, 08:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,725
Posted By bdooner

Open Ladies Frame | Bob Jackson Cycles...

Open Ladies Frame | Bob Jackson Cycles (http://www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk/product/open-ladies-frame/)
$630. Lugged. Order to fit. Paint choice, decal choice, lug lined.
This would allow a lot of...
01-27-19, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Posted By bdooner

Trikes are much more common in the U.K. They...

Trikes are much more common in the U.K. They build them with upper tier frames t

http://www.trykit.com/
https://tricycleassociation.org.uk/
01-02-19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,424
Posted By bdooner

I've got no specific info re their Rocketship but...

I've got no specific info re their Rocketship but I've been interested in their tubing ,bikes etc. for some time. Found this....
01-01-19, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Posted By bdooner

Whipshot spectrum

I'm looking at all of them. The Force 1x are a fantastic value. The Ti bike is covered ( 2 threads ) but what about the alu/crabon and 853 models? Any insight? I'm a real fan of 853.
12-15-18, 01:27 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 51,707
Posted By bdooner

Trolled

Total success. The OP hasn't been back once.
11-17-18, 05:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,257
Posted By bdooner

By the way, I love this bike. I did a similar...

By the way, I love this bike. I did a similar build, minus the stripping, of a late 80's Bianchi mtn. bike. I got frustrated trying to do a drop bar conversion, mostly for appearance issues. I ended...
11-17-18, 05:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,257
Posted By bdooner

I'm confused. Your answer re paint removal makes...

I'm confused. Your answer re paint removal makes sense. It's what I would have done. However the question included anodizing removal. I don't see paint stripper accomplishing that.
10-29-18, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,274
Posted By bdooner

Bob Jackson

I'm thinking of ordering a Bob Jackson in the near future. I'm interested in their quality as of the last couple of years. Any recent experience with them?
09-29-18, 05:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,810
Posted By bdooner

Black Mountain MCD Mike specs his own steel....

Black Mountain MCD
Mike specs his own steel. Keeps it under wraps.
He has fans all over Bike Forums.
09-21-18, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,845
Posted By bdooner

Now I want to know what kind of steel.... ...

Now I want to know what kind of steel....

There was one steel Piranha model. 1997 Hi tensile steel.
Mid to late 2000's they were alloy.
09-18-18, 11:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,484
Posted By bdooner

Have you checked out Black mountain Monster Cross?

Have you checked out Black mountain Monster Cross?
05-23-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,735
Posted By bdooner

Marin Argenta

Tried my best to place this in the proper thread. Between Marin, Billato and the mention of another Argenta I think I got it right.
I know pics, pics, pics. Perhaps later in the week. I think I can...
03-22-18, 08:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,599
Posted By bdooner

Ouch!

https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2018/03/bike-share-oversupply-in-china-huge-piles-of-abandoned-and-broken-bicycles/556268/
03-14-18, 05:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,265
Posted By bdooner

Steel / Alu tariffs

What's the effect going to be on bikes and related products? Will ti / alloys be in the mix?
11-15-17, 03:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,336
Posted By bdooner

I'd like to second the Black Mountain monster...

I'd like to second the Black Mountain monster cross fork suggestion.
mstateglfr got it right
There is a fork from Black Mountain too. Gloss black. Pacenti PBP crown(killer!). Available in 50mm...
11-07-17, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By bdooner

Just figured out they are. Makes sense.

Just figured out they are. Makes sense.
11-07-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By bdooner

Campy 10 speed derailleurs

Are Campy fronts specific to doubles/triples?
10-12-17, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By bdooner

Raliegh RX 2.0

Looking for opinions on this bike. Anybody riding one?
10-12-17, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By bdooner

Marin charity ride

CHP arrests Marin County driver suspected of plowing into charity cyclists - SFGate (http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Hit-and-run-driver-suspected-of-plowing-into-12261942.php)
10-06-17, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By bdooner

Custom carbon

Was going to put this in frame builders. I want answers/opinions, not arguments.
I'm mostly a steel guy. Move into other materials on occasion. Is anyone producing custom crabon? The whole process,...
09-02-17, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By bdooner

Larger tires, hydroforming / aluminum

Have bigger tire sizes and hydroforming revived aluminum? Or?
08-28-17, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,872
Posted By bdooner

CX vs. gravel BB height

I've been chatting with a customer rep about BB heights on their CX and gravel bikes. I'm confused as to their replies. Per our conversation, their BB are lower on the CX frames. I thought they would...
08-25-17, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,781
Posted By bdooner

In terms of 1X, Shimano (Tiagra/105/Ultegra)...

In terms of 1X,
Shimano (Tiagra/105/Ultegra) and/or Sram (any) brifter(s) will work with mtn. rear derailleurs within brand. Or? I'm not concerned with Di2 or Sram wireless.
08-15-17, 12:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,101
Posted By bdooner

There are four steel framed (631) bikes on the...

There are four steel framed (631) bikes on the Raleigh site, all matching the cx all rounder profile. They are the Stuntman, RXM and Tamland 1+2. all configured slightly different. One has an alloy...
08-13-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,101
Posted By bdooner

"I just traded a few emails with Mike Varley. ...

"I just traded a few emails with Mike Varley. He's out of stock on frames for about 6 months, but honestly that gives me time to unload the CAADX, plan my build, and a have a bike ready for next...
06-01-17, 11:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,907
Posted By bdooner

Lovely Bicycle

Anyone know if Constance Winters of the Lovely Bicycle blog is o.k. She quit writing a couple of months ago. She's a prolific writer and rarely goes a wk. without commentary. Her Facebook ceased at...
04-21-17, 02:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,690
Posted By bdooner

Go modern

I'd check out the Black Mountain Monstercross and Soma's offerings. Great multi purpose frames. Nice bi plane fork on the Monster and larger tire accommodation.
02-27-17, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,538,676
Posted By bdooner

"I believe we can accommodate you. At least get...

"I believe we can accommodate you. At least get you close." R.T.
R.T., thanks for the pics of M. Vice ironman. I think black will work as far as a "new" groupset. It's getting hard to do that in...
02-26-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,538,676
Posted By bdooner

Two mo.'s ago got a heads up on BF re a Miami...

Two mo.'s ago got a heads up on BF re a Miami Vice ironman in the east bay. My size, 50 cm. and I snagged it. It was a townie conversion. Wheels, brakes, fr. derailleur, stem and seatpost are what's...
05-15-16, 02:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,731
Posted By bdooner

I'd keep this idea/project simple. In terms of a...

I'd keep this idea/project simple. In terms of a cush ride, early mtn. bikes would be my go to. There are a lot of nearly new bikes bikes from that era, barely ridden garage queens.
High end steel...
04-14-16, 02:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,985
Posted By bdooner

Just realized what this thread really was. Saw...

Just realized what this thread really was. Saw Portland, mind saw "portland weed ride this Sunday. Oops.
04-14-16, 11:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,939
Posted By bdooner

The slight misses just don't cut it. It's true...

The slight misses just don't cut it. It's true that there are a lot of different celeste colors on Bianchis over the years. Can't blame the aftermarket for slight misses. After two sets of bar tape...
04-13-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,939
Posted By bdooner

I really like Bianchi's in Celeste. However, a...

I really like Bianchi's in Celeste. However, a bunch of mis-matched Celeste is the worst. Contrast and complimentary colors work great but slight misses on any color look terrible. With a few...
04-12-16, 03:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,131
Posted By bdooner

Robbie, What about Sugino or ?

Robbie,
What about Sugino or ?
04-12-16, 03:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,131
Posted By bdooner

Oh, on the performance question. Shifting...

Oh, on the performance question. Shifting crispness, braking, durability, low maintanance. Weight does come into play, although I'd be working with a different steel frame, maybe Sram componants.
04-12-16, 02:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,131
Posted By bdooner

On the mixed groupsets......I like the Sugino...

On the mixed groupsets......I like the Sugino cranks, stronglight too. Some of the V.O. stuff. Bar ends are fine. They would open up options for brake levers too. Most brifters would be prohibitive...
04-12-16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,131
Posted By bdooner

I agree wholeheartedly. Grant P. did this with...

I agree wholeheartedly. Grant P. did this with all his B-stones. It would definitely follow that tradition. I've done that before (parts bin) and it can work out really well. Don't know if I want to...
04-12-16, 01:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,131
Posted By bdooner

As per my "However, performance is important and...

As per my "However, performance is important and could make the difference between Shimano 105 or Campy Veloce." I was hoping about some ideas about perfomance. Does everyone look at 105 / Veloce as...
04-12-16, 01:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,131
Posted By bdooner

As per my "However, performance is important and...

As per my "However, performance is important and could make the difference between Shimano 105 or Campy Veloce." I was hoping about some ideas about perfomance. Does everyone look at 105 / Veloce as...
04-12-16, 01:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,131
Posted By bdooner

I just checked Ribble. They must have added...

I just checked Ribble. They must have added silver this morning. I show $423.00
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