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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-18, 04:45 AM
Replies: 8,327
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Posted By plonz

Very nice build. One of those bikes that looks...

Very nice build. One of those bikes that looks fast just sitting there.

I’ll assume you got those Vuelta wheels from Nashbar for around $200? I have about 2,000 miles on a set and expected them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-17, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

I'm liking this one. Looks like it just means...

I'm liking this one. Looks like it just means business and is ready to dish out the pain! Nicely done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Terrific work and great job getting it to 20.1...

Terrific work and great job getting it to 20.1 lbs. Setup nicely and looks very speedy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-17, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

^Your Miele is sweet and looks wicked fast. A...

^Your Miele is sweet and looks wicked fast. A couple of us ride vintage steel in the Sugar Land, Katy and Energy Corridor areas so maybe we'll see each other on the road someday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-16, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

:lol:^ best looking chainring $7.49 can buy

:lol:^ best looking chainring $7.49 can buy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Wow! That Gazelle is fabulous :thumb: If we had...

Wow! That Gazelle is fabulous :thumb: If we had a BF hall of fame section (good luck getting agreement here!), this one would have to be near the top.

Love the Partridge Family Bus scheme. I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-16, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

That Peloton is molto bello... wait a tick......

That Peloton is molto bello... wait a tick... that doesn't work with a Japanese bike. How about 非常に美しい :)

If you ever find yourself in a position to change out the bar tape, you might want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-16, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Mighty fine:thumb: Interesting combo of spoke...

Mighty fine:thumb: Interesting combo of spoke patterns.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Good weight for building strength on group rides....

Good weight for building strength on group rides. Light enough to keep up on the flats but a tester on the hills and accelerations. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

^Very nice job with the Miele. Setup nice and...

^Very nice job with the Miele. Setup nice and just looks fast. I like it :thumb:

Did you get a chance to weight it? Having just done a Reynolds 531 frame in similar style, I'll guess it's right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-16, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Thank you for the compliment. As far as paint...

Thank you for the compliment. As far as paint being blemish free, I'll credit selective photography and an incredibly close match to Testors red and yellow. Lots of touch up that matched incredibly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-16, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Raleigh USA 531c

Just finished my 1987 Raleigh USA 531c build. Pretty strange beast that I can't find a lot of information on. It was made in England for Raleigh USA and uses a color scheme commemorating the 1986...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-16, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Your Mercian is absolutely gorgeous. I'd normally...

Your Mercian is absolutely gorgeous. I'd normally struggle with putting modern components on a classic like Mercian but you nailed it! I want to take it for a spin:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-16, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

That's a very nice Klein. Using 11 speed...

That's a very nice Klein.

Using 11 speed shifters with 8 speed cog, do you end up with 3 extra clicks you just don't use? Always wondered how that worked.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-16, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Not sure I understand the question. I'm sure any...

Not sure I understand the question. I'm sure any of us with modern carbon bikes have threadless fork/stem and STIs. Many of us use threadless adapters with modern bars and STIs on our vintage retro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-16, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Terrific end result :thumb:

Terrific end result :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Nice touch painting the head tube, bottom bracket...

Nice touch painting the head tube, bottom bracket and rear drips. Great looking bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-16, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

I missed this one at first. Dura Ace 7800 on...

I missed this one at first. Dura Ace 7800 on (semi) vintage steel. Doesn't get any better IMO. That bike will flat out fly. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-16, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

This sounds to be just this side of genius. So...

This sounds to be just this side of genius. So I'm clear, is the point of the shim to create a ~1 1/8" OD shaft for the 1 1/8" ID spacer to slide over?

Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-16, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Beautiful bike but I have to agree on the stem....

Beautiful bike but I have to agree on the stem. One man's opinion here but you might look at a 90 degree stem as an alternative. I personally think the positive rise is visually more pleasing than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-16, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Thanks for the PSA. That's a great price for a...

Thanks for the PSA. That's a great price for a sweet 11spd group.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-16, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

My kind of bike. Well done. That bike looks...

My kind of bike. Well done. That bike looks like it's meant to go 1 speed: FAST!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

As we like to say down here: daggum she's purdy!

As we like to say down here: daggum she's purdy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-15, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Love the Paramount. I've seen those rims used in...

Love the Paramount. I've seen those rims used in so many wrong applications, it's great to see them where they work perfectly with the bike. Well done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Man I've struggled with this very issue. Sweet...

Man I've struggled with this very issue. Sweet black rims seem like a dime-a-dozen (check out the NOS Ambrosios on eBay) but a classic high-polish box rim is hard to come by. I looked at the TB14...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-15, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

That is a seriously nice looking ride. Great use...

That is a seriously nice looking ride. Great use of a lot of red and tastefully so. Those Fulcrum rims seal the deal. :thumb:

And ask your able bodied assistant what the preferred spoke tension...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-15, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Man I love these mid-80s Raleighs. Well done!

Man I love these mid-80s Raleighs. Well done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-15, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Wow this one is just this side of perfect. Very...

Wow this one is just this side of perfect. Very well done :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Today's yoot and their bar tape! You see these...

Today's yoot and their bar tape! You see these green and purple Grand Prix from time to time and yours is right there with the best of them. Nice work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

As a fellow Raleigh Racing USA owner, your bike...

As a fellow Raleigh Racing USA owner, your bike turned out terrific. I think the mid 80s Raleigh's are perfect for the resto-mod treatment and you nailed it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-15, 05:34 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Without a doubt the funkiest bike rack I've ever...

Without a doubt the funkiest bike rack I've ever seen. Maybe a new Post Your Oddest Bike Rack thread?

Oh, and nice Trek too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-15, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

I've seen the Technomic but not the Deluxe. Call...

I've seen the Technomic but not the Deluxe. Call me vain but I ended up going with what I thought would be most aesthetically pleasing given the circumstances. I need 130mm reach on this bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,337
Posted By plonz

Also put this in the Rigs & Rides thread but...

Also put this in the Rigs & Rides thread but thought it might deserve a spot here as well. 1984/85 Raleigh Racing USA Competition all resto-modded out with new components. Relegated to the garage...
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