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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 284
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Was it clear coated? How did you get it from this...

Was it clear coated? How did you get it from this non-shiny finish:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5415_d3b32bb41e04b39c71e2c2e69d5f83f8745ba4bb.jpeg

to this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,706
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Not so MTB and Road Front derailleurs have...

Not so MTB and Road Front derailleurs have different pull ratios. If he has MTB shifters he'll have to stick with MTB front derailleur.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 242
Posted By icemilkcoffee

That is the difficulty. It has to form a seal...

That is the difficulty. It has to form a seal with the hub. Once you do that, then wheel removal will be pretty difficult.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 457
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I like the Dura Ace stem as much as the next guy,...

I like the Dura Ace stem as much as the next guy, but on a Cinelli bike I would have to vote for a Cinelli stem and Cinelli handlebars. Cinelli made a huge variety of stems from mild to wild so one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 21,366
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Centurion Pro-Tour $275 in Los Angeles...

Centurion Pro-Tour $275 in Los Angeles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 416
Views: 21,366
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Just curious- how can you tell that this is a...

Just curious- how can you tell that this is a Paramount, as opposed to say a Schwinn Superior?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Good looking frame. How does that Shimano wheel...

Good looking frame. How does that Shimano wheel and presumably Shimano cassette work with the Campy groupset?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By icemilkcoffee

A time capsule bike for sure! I wonder why they...

A time capsule bike for sure! I wonder why they chose a Huret RD to go with the Shimano drivetrain?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,033
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I hear you, but I flexed the rear triangle back...

I hear you, but I flexed the rear triangle back and forth and I could not tell any difference between the left side and right side at all. And in any event the 'seat' stay is still intact, so I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 366
Posted By icemilkcoffee

As Barrt2 says, soapy water is the key. Get some...

As Barrt2 says, soapy water is the key. Get some soapy water on the bead of the tire and try again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 859
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Hear hear. Going to a more expensive dual pivot...

Hear hear. Going to a more expensive dual pivot brakes will not do any miracles. Fix what is wrong with your existing Dia Compe brakes first. In terms of upgrades I would say the best upgrade would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Update: In a stroke of unbelievable good luck,...

Update: In a stroke of unbelievable good luck, the seller of the pump found the errant spring and sent it to me. It is now re-united with the pump:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,033
Posted By icemilkcoffee

At least it was just a dream for you. For me I...

At least it was just a dream for you. For me I had to wake up to this reality:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-26-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,428
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I see smaller touring bikes for sale quite often....

I see smaller touring bikes for sale quite often. Smaller framed C&V bikes just don't sell very well. I don't know where you are but here is a $30 Maruishi Tourace in Chico, CA:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 583
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It's not a bad idea. Why are you so down on it?

It's not a bad idea. Why are you so down on it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 603
Posted By icemilkcoffee

So relocate the expanding plug so it's behind...

So relocate the expanding plug so it's behind this clamp
The beauty of this clamp is that you can put your stem off and on as often as you want and never have to worry about adjusting headset...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,335
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Topeak is exactly the bar that failed on...

Topeak is exactly the bar that failed on Tracevelo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF5AXiYfOBg&t=549s
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By icemilkcoffee

You are probably thinking of the Mavic CrossRoc...

You are probably thinking of the Mavic CrossRoc wheel, which uses the oversized nut, along with a conventional nipple. The fundamental problem is that the square corners of the nipple would dig into...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The freehub is dead easy to pull out and...

The freehub is dead easy to pull out and lubricate with mineral oil (which is what Mavic recommends). The spokes are proprietary but you can find used spokes on Ebay all day long. I've had no issues...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Check the bottom bracket area to see if there is...

Check the bottom bracket area to see if there is any rust. Also check that the seatpost is not stuck and the seat bolt/nut is not stripped, or mangled. You most likely will have to replace the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,297
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The problem is that the TPU tube likes to cling...

The problem is that the TPU tube likes to cling to the inner wall of the tire. So when you get to the last part, you will find that the TPU tube is just under the tire bead. Prying the tire bead at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,335
Posted By icemilkcoffee

No it doesn't. There are bikes with carbon forks...

No it doesn't. There are bikes with carbon forks on the roads by the millions. Shouldn't they be breaking all over the place if that was the case?

Needs pictures.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The Giant TCR was (is?) their top of the line...

The Giant TCR was (is?) their top of the line road racing bike. This one has the top of the line Dura Ace groupset. The Mavic Ksyrium wheels, although not tubeless, has the closed rim bed which means...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,758
Posted By icemilkcoffee

nobody said you could only have one forever bike!...

nobody said you could only have one forever bike! Polygamy is allowed when it comes to forever bikes!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,684
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I think the general consensus is that tubeless...

I think the general consensus is that tubeless works best at lower pressures. For a while I ran 28mm at 80psi and it sealed well and gave a very comfortable ride (another advantage for road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 21,366
Posted By icemilkcoffee

$200 Eddy Merckx! (40cm with 24" wheels)...

$200 Eddy Merckx! (40cm with 24" wheels)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 21,366
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Can you tell folks not to post the Facebook link...

Can you tell folks not to post the Facebook link as is? You need to change it to something like
facebook . com /marketplace/item/2376843156039174

^ this is a Nitto Golf putter stem for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,531
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The funny thing is, the seat stays are s-shaped...

The funny thing is, the seat stays are s-shaped curved for tire clearance and look like they can take 50mm tires easy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Very nice. I had no idea Ross built any good...

Very nice. I had no idea Ross built any good quality road bikes apart from their Signature/Tom Kellog line.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 662
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Very nice. Does it really need an oxalic bath? I...

Very nice. Does it really need an oxalic bath? I am not even seeing any rust.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,090
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I'm about the same height and I found 170mm to be...

I'm about the same height and I found 170mm to be the sweet spot. When I was using 175mm cranks I was huffing and chuffing before I even got to the end of the block.
The other benefit of shorter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 323
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Depends on what you want to do with it. If you...

Depends on what you want to do with it. If you want to run Ergo brifters, for example, the newer frame would have the right 130mm dropout spacing to run a more modern drivetrain. Whereas if you are a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Looking for spring on top of Meidai/ Schwinn pump

I bought this NOS Cyclepro pump (AKA Meidai, MDI, Sears, Schwinn, Rampar….) off Ebay....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,581
Posted By icemilkcoffee

keep in mind that 98% eclipse is nothing like...

keep in mind that 98% eclipse is nothing like total eclipse. It’s like a cloudy day or dusk. Whereas total eclipse is of course total eclipse . If you are at all close to where total eclipse is, go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,131
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Ha! OK. So all of us went off the wrong path and...

Ha! OK. So all of us went off the wrong path and thought you wanted old MTB's.
Anyways, the big issue with a lot of these 80's vintage road bikes with caliper brakes, is that the tire clearance is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Look at the fork crown. The fork blades are...

Look at the fork crown. The fork blades are shifted forward slightly so it's a little forward of the steering axis.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,131
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Things to avoid: - Suntour groupset - yes I...

Things to avoid:
- Suntour groupset - yes I know some of you swear by it. But Shimano has wide compatibility and wide interchageability and endless possibilities for mix and match. And Shimano's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,457
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Any pictures? I'm interested in these Topeak bags...

Any pictures? I'm interested in these Topeak bags too but I need something narrow and small because my bikes mostly have external shift cables.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,205
Posted By icemilkcoffee

You know what would complete this bike? A silver...

You know what would complete this bike? A silver Campy Record headset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,223,696
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Campy Vento wheelset $150 in San Francisco...

Campy Vento wheelset $150 in San Francisco...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 486
Posted By icemilkcoffee

On my Look bike: ...

On my Look bike:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/fe888f66_ec9c_4f6c_a086_d877fdfb2be8_1520189441b38fff4a0c406eb5be1e951a9c8f22.jpeg
Like the others said- the exposed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 552
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It's almost for sure that the valve core is bad....

It's almost for sure that the valve core is bad. The valve core has a stopper end piece which has a rubber seal ring on it. In a cheap quality core this ring would either be too loose, or become too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 728
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The Sante groupset is just lovely! Dale Saso is...

The Sante groupset is just lovely!
Dale Saso is the best. Seldom do you come across somebody who is so knowledgeable and yet so approachable and friendly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Can you modify the hub to become 130OLD, with a...

Can you modify the hub to become 130OLD, with a longer axle and a few washers on the NDS?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,447
Posted By icemilkcoffee

It's a mixte! You need at least one basket with...

It's a mixte! You need at least one basket with flowers:
https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/564cab17e4b0351eec853796/1611100611274-0H38IJCEIFLZODENXZL8/LT_ST_no+liner.jpg?format=750w
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,014
Posted By icemilkcoffee

That explanation makes no sense. Don't you want...

That explanation makes no sense. Don't you want to know how much the stock bike weighs before you start changing things? Also- basically all bike parts have known, published weights. It makes no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,014
Posted By icemilkcoffee

That’s the truth- all of these high end UCI...

That’s the truth- all of these high end UCI compliant road bikes probably all weigh just south of 6.8kg.

Nonetheless the OP is right. If carmakers can publish curb weights for all their cars there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,223,696
Posted By icemilkcoffee

some of these Bianchis rolled on 650c wheels

some of these Bianchis rolled on 650c wheels
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,223,696
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Don't see this every day: Gitane touring bike...

Don't see this every day: Gitane touring bike $260 in Vancouver BC
https://images.craigslist.org/00q0q_iFSS7YG4kSO_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,223,696
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Not exactly classic classic but Jamis Eclipse...

Not exactly classic classic but Jamis Eclipse $200 with Tange Prestige tubing...
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