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03-26-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,520
Posted By USAZorro

So my frame can be 1985, but my bar-cons have to...

So my frame can be 1985, but my bar-cons have to be 79. :thumb:
03-25-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,441
Posted By USAZorro

My "new" bike identifies, but it can legitimately...

My "new" bike identifies, but it can legitimately say, "I was born this way".

...
03-25-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By USAZorro

Are you copying from an album, or from...

Are you copying from an album, or from photostream? I'm not sure if it makes a difference.

I always download to my PC and then add the picture from there. Having 6TB frees me of worry about...
03-23-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 538
Posted By USAZorro

I used to think stuff like this might matter, but...

I used to think stuff like this might matter, but after several dozen wheels for my own use, I am starting to think that many of the "finer points" of wheelbuilding are inconsequential, and that the...
03-20-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 963
Posted By USAZorro

This, + the Trek ...

This, + the Trek


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Could create:

...
03-12-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 485
Posted By USAZorro

From the top tube decal, I'm thinking Gran Course.

From the top tube decal, I'm thinking Gran Course.
03-10-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 556
Posted By USAZorro

Looks like Bones dislikes bar tape as much as I...

Looks like Bones dislikes bar tape as much as I do. :innocent:
03-09-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,004
Posted By USAZorro

Hands down: ...

Hands down:


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03-04-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,735
Posted By USAZorro

When I limited myself to "1970s Raleighs with 531...

When I limited myself to "1970s Raleighs with 531 or 753 tubing", it helped keep me from wildly pursuing whatever "deal" popped up. On the other side, it sort of obligated me to get at least one of...
03-04-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,735
Posted By USAZorro

I'm at not too different a point from...

I'm at not too different a point from Adventureman. Several years ago I ceased chasing anything other than what I had worked out to be my focus. I've had a couple lapses since then and have a few...
02-24-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 835
Posted By USAZorro

Thank you. Hopefully will be able to properly...

Thank you. Hopefully will be able to properly identify my orange monstrosity following the updates. :)
02-21-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 461
Posted By USAZorro

I'd be interested if rhm passes. I could use...

I'd be interested if rhm passes. I could use that frame for a Super Tourer.
02-20-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,320
Posted By USAZorro

I have absolutely no idea which posting this...

I have absolutely no idea which posting this relates to. I may not be the only one. In the interest of clarity and good communication can you please reference the posting number this associates...
02-18-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 960
Posted By USAZorro

Seatstay treatment indicates insanity. :innocent:...

Seatstay treatment indicates insanity. :innocent:

Looks a nice enough frame, but not much effort was put into thinning or refining lugs.
02-14-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 748
Posted By USAZorro

Who rides with their hands in the drops anyway? ...

Who rides with their hands in the drops anyway? :innocent:
02-12-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,320
Posted By USAZorro

I have a relatively pristine chromed steel rear...

I have a relatively pristine chromed steel rear rim that's laced to a Sturmey Archer AW hub shell. What I'm lacking is the business part of the hub. I have a more modern RSF hub that's not laced to...
02-11-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 346
Posted By USAZorro

I'd need to either see the frame in person, or...

I'd need to either see the frame in person, or get a high quality, slow moving video that sweeps the top tube before agreeing to purchase. I see what LOOKS to be two small, shallow creases and...
02-10-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,252
Posted By USAZorro

Updating an older bike - especially one that...

Updating an older bike - especially one that either is not exactly an heirloom, or which has paint that is poor enough to require a repaint (My own personal criteria. Not necessarily others') is one...
02-09-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,162
Posted By USAZorro

I was very fortunate last year, and it put me in...

I was very fortunate last year, and it put me in the position that I am very seriously not looking to take on any additional bikes until the project backlog disappears. I made a few deals that saw...
02-09-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,648
Posted By USAZorro

Oh no! Your co-pilot is a bundle of sweetness. ...

Oh no! Your co-pilot is a bundle of sweetness. Hope this ends well.
02-09-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,320
Posted By USAZorro

My 1978 (the different style with no chrome on...

My 1978 (the different style with no chrome on the frame and with Sun Tour mechs) also had 700c with Weinmann concaves.
02-08-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 632
Posted By USAZorro

It's a step above a department store bike. Truly...

It's a step above a department store bike. Truly not worth much or anything special, but it's reasonably well made. Good suggestion on the alternate source for a nicer bike. Worth it only if one...
02-08-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 632
Posted By USAZorro

I'm coming at this from a slightly different...

I'm coming at this from a slightly different perspective.

This isn't a great or valuable bike, but it's pretty well made and if you can get some use out of it, great. If you can get a bit of bike...
02-06-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By USAZorro

Sad to hear. I got to meet up with him while on...

Sad to hear. I got to meet up with him while on business travel to Detroit. He was in a huge house in Ann Arbor and his ginormous basement was very organized and also thoroughly packed with NOS...
02-04-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,648
Posted By USAZorro

Understood. Your visit helped inspire mine. I...

Understood. Your visit helped inspire mine. I wasn't clear that I was pointing jdawg in that direction.
02-04-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,648
Posted By USAZorro

:roflmao::roflmao: Talk to the gugie.

:roflmao::roflmao: Talk to the gugie.
02-03-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,648
Posted By USAZorro

FYI, mine takes 35mm 700c, and I could also...

FYI, mine takes 35mm 700c, and I could also manage mud guards.
02-02-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,648
Posted By USAZorro

Frame made in 1971. Sure looks like an...

Frame made in 1971. Sure looks like an International to me. I have a 1974 that sloar quite generously permitted me to purchase from him. It's my liveliest rider, and the geometry makes it very...
02-02-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,648
Posted By USAZorro

I guess I don't know you well enough. Reduced to...

I guess I don't know you well enough. Reduced to semi-random guessing. It could be a C-itoh, or a Cinelli Laser, or evidently what you just picked up.
01-31-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,320
Posted By USAZorro

Whoo-hoo! It has found a good home. Going...

Whoo-hoo! It has found a good home.

Going to try it this way. This is a nice frame in very good condition in a beautiful color. It's essentially my size, but despite being pretty cool, I'm just...
01-30-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,033
Posted By USAZorro

It works the other way too. I won't do e-Bay as...

It works the other way too. I won't do e-Bay as a seller because in times past I've had a dealing with one unreasonable buyer (it was someone here who's been gone for many years now), and I don't...
01-27-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,523
Posted By USAZorro

I have numerous 70s Raleighs in 21-1/2". This is...

I have numerous 70s Raleighs in 21-1/2". This is the next size up. If it were the 21-1/2", I likely would have made an offer, as I prefer this to the fastback frame style.
01-26-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,778
Posted By USAZorro

I was going that way anyways, but my record is...

I was going that way anyways, but my record is 510 miles (each way). At the time I lived in Florence, KY and we were traveling to Rochester, NY for a reunion of family and friends of my wife's...
01-25-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By USAZorro

Quite timely, as I intend to finish building up...

Quite timely, as I intend to finish building up the one I was essentially gifted a couple years back sometime this spring. It's my wife's size and painted in a yellow that's not far off from that of...
01-24-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,035
Posted By USAZorro

Might be able to turn it into passable windchimes.

Might be able to turn it into passable windchimes.
01-21-24, 01:34 PM
01-18-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,036
Posted By USAZorro

That's quite a landing. I hope that you have a...

That's quite a landing. I hope that you have a great time getting it operational, and then riding it.
01-18-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By USAZorro

:roflmao: When I was in High School, I was a...

:roflmao:
When I was in High School, I was a pretty good runner. The swimming coach at my High School was a friend of my father's and he persuaded me to join the swim team, claiming it would improve...
01-17-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By USAZorro

The Centurion is off to Kansas City in a trade...

The Centurion is off to Kansas City in a trade for three offensive linemen.

The Passage remains, and I'm quite willing to make a trade. The headset and BB need service, but it's such a pretty...
01-16-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,320
Posted By USAZorro

Is there such a thing as extra wide road pedals? ...

Is there such a thing as extra wide road pedals? I put a pair of normal sized quill pedals on the "guest bike" that I'm nearly done building so that I'll have something for my gigantic son-in-law to...
01-15-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By USAZorro

Wrap up projects. Just bar-taping to finish...

Wrap up projects.

Just bar-taping to finish one up (I hate bar taping). Wheels and a saddle for #2 (but I want the saddle to be a sprung Brooks). Cabling a bar tape will take care of a third...
01-11-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,481
Posted By USAZorro

Anyone have a line on small, cheap missile...

Anyone have a line on small, cheap missile systems that I could mount on my bike for self-defense?
01-10-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,017
Posted By USAZorro

My wife frowns on me riding in the house. ...

My wife frowns on me riding in the house. :innocent:
01-08-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,599
Posted By USAZorro

ARX seems heavier to me. VGT works well, but...

ARX seems heavier to me.

VGT works well, but hope you don't have to replace the upper jockey wheel. It takes a special tool to free the bolt... speaking of which - does anyone know what can be...
01-07-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By USAZorro

Bump for price drop. Open to offers.

Bump for price drop. Open to offers.
01-06-24, 07:29 AM
12-31-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,248
Posted By USAZorro

OK - so taking this down to the wire here. I...

OK - so taking this down to the wire here.

I have not ridden this, as I desire to continue living. I am leaving any special cringe/painting awards up to jdawg.

Here's what I can claim... All...
12-28-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 884
Posted By USAZorro

How did your brother do?

How did your brother do?
12-28-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,583
Posted By USAZorro

Very impressed with the result. I have one...

Very impressed with the result.

I have one observation to pass along. The raised triangle on the downtube that is just above your shift levers is a feature that is intended to help prevent the...
12-28-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 8,761
Posted By USAZorro

That's a great story. I condensed it down to...

That's a great story.

I condensed it down to the one statement. One need only pay attention while walking down the street or the supermarket aisle to see the truth in this statement....
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