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12-14-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,017
Posted By lonesomesteve

I'm working from home, so these days my commute...

I'm working from home, so these days my commute involves walking from the bedroom to the kitchen for coffee, and then proceeding to the couch. Back when I was going into an office, I rode this:
...
10-11-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,625
Posted By lonesomesteve

Wow! Someone loved that bike to death! I...

Wow! Someone loved that bike to death!

I really enjoy projects like that. So rewarding. Have fun bringing it back to life.
10-11-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,625
Posted By lonesomesteve

I've owned two '82 Trek 710s, both of which...

I've owned two '82 Trek 710s, both of which required what I believe is a 3/16" allen wrench.
06-10-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 366
Posted By lonesomesteve

I've re-radiused Velo Orange 700c fenders to 650b...

I've re-radiused Velo Orange 700c fenders to 650b on a couple of occasions. I didn't measure the difference in width, but it was hardly noticeable. 26" isn't a lot different than 650b, so I highly...
05-31-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,332
Posted By lonesomesteve

My gravel Frek was originally an '82 Trek 710,...

My gravel Frek was originally an '82 Trek 710, all 531. I went for a nice ride with it in the mountains today....
05-15-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 684
Posted By lonesomesteve

Coincidentally(?), BikeSnobNYC has been writing...

Coincidentally(?), BikeSnobNYC has been writing recently (and lovingly) about a Kestral 4000 that was temporarily in his possession. Said BSNYC, "The bike was both comfortable and fast, and I...
05-12-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 66,751
Posted By lonesomesteve

This 1980 Grand Touring followed me home the...

This 1980 Grand Touring followed me home the other day. It was a pile of grimy and rusty parts out in front of someone's house with a "Free" sign on it when I found it. I seem to be incapable of...
05-07-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,145
Posted By lonesomesteve

Velo Orange currently has three production steel...

Velo Orange currently has three production steel frames in their line-up with wishbone seatstays: the Pass Hunter, the Piolet and the Neutrino Mini-Velo. Here's the Pass Hunter:
...
04-23-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,630
Posted By lonesomesteve

I guess I'm "the Frek guy". I've done a few 650b...

I guess I'm "the Frek guy". I've done a few 650b conversions with early '80s Treks. Most of mine weren't what I would call "gravel bikes," rather more like classic randonneur/constructeur style...
04-02-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 68,950
Posted By lonesomesteve

It's brevet season, and I'm starting to up my...

It's brevet season, and I'm starting to up my mileage a bit in preparation for Paris-Brest-Paris later this year, so it seems like a good time to brag about mileage. :)

So far this year:
January...
02-14-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,436
Posted By lonesomesteve

Not that I'm aware of.

Not that I'm aware of.
02-14-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,436
Posted By lonesomesteve

If indeed you're referring to Mafac Racers, then...

If indeed you're referring to Mafac Racers, then noobinsf and bulgie nailed it. Racers mounted on brazed-on posts would be a great option for a bike designed around 700c x 32 tires with fenders,...
02-14-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,436
Posted By lonesomesteve

Not sure what you mean by “regular Mafacs.”

Not sure what you mean by “regular Mafacs.”
02-14-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,436
Posted By lonesomesteve

Thanks! (1) The RAIDS have the reach needed for...

Thanks!
(1) The RAIDS have the reach needed for 42 mm tires with fenders, and personally, I find the performance of RAIDS to be far superior to any cantilever brakes I've ever used. Plenty of power...
02-14-23, 12:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,436
Posted By lonesomesteve

Thought I'd add one more photo of the new Frek...

Thought I'd add one more photo of the new Frek and its happy owner...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/benfrek_57ebe0182edbe7ecf20fba48148e127646c1f98e.jpg
02-14-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,486
Posted By lonesomesteve

If you want the real deal, Rene Herse sells some...

If you want the real deal, Rene Herse sells some Mafac-style brake pad holders (https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/equipment/bolts/compass-brake-shoes/). They also sell the KoolStop 4-dot pads...
02-13-23, 11:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,436
Posted By lonesomesteve

Gugie, I'm proud to have been an early...

Gugie, I'm proud to have been an early inspiration. You're cranking out some next level butchery! I hope to see you on another Unmeeting or something one of these days so we can swap stories.
02-13-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,436
Posted By lonesomesteve

Thanks for posting a link to the video, rgvg ! ...

Thanks for posting a link to the video, rgvg !

​​​​scarlson , I totally agree that we mustn't be too precious about things. They're just bikes. I build them to work well for the kind of riding I...
01-31-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By lonesomesteve

Help me ID my Centurion Semi Pro-like frame

This frame came to me as a nearly bare frame (headset included) a little over a year ago. I've set it up as a single speed randonneuse, and I've been enjoying the heck out of it. Until recently I had...
11-29-22, 09:48 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,016
Posted By lonesomesteve

Good observation. In the case of the bridge...

Good observation. In the case of the bridge pictured, tides don't have much effect since it crosses fresh water (Lake Washington). The Hood Canal floating bridge...
11-27-22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,016
Posted By lonesomesteve

In this picture, I'm not yet on, but about to go...

In this picture, I'm not yet on, but about to go across the Evergreen Point floating bridge, one of two floating bridges that connects Seattle to its eastern suburbs. At nearly a mile and a half...
08-11-22, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By lonesomesteve

Not exactly Seattle, but a short (30 minutes)...

Not exactly Seattle, but a short (30 minutes) ferry ride from downtown Seattle, and a twenty minute walk on the other side will take you to Classic Cycles (http://classiccycleus.com/home/) on...
08-09-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,086
Posted By lonesomesteve

Can I reuse the Space Needle? ...

Can I reuse the Space Needle?
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/spaceneedle_802cc28701e8086d9ec882c5d70aa2cb29043ae5.jpg

This icon has also already been used......
07-12-22, 06:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,325
Posted By lonesomesteve

I agree with everything Bulgie said, but I'll add...

I agree with everything Bulgie said, but I'll add one thing that I look for that's maybe a little controversial. If you plan to use centerpull brakes mounted on brazed-on posts, then I think you're...
07-12-22, 05:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,111
Posted By lonesomesteve

Your technique looks like it works more or less,...

Your technique looks like it works more or less, but I'd be a little worried about spreading out the angles where the chainstays meet the bottom bracket shell. But then, maybe that's a good thing...
07-12-22, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,231
Posted By lonesomesteve

Beautiful bike! I'm sure you'll enjoy it once you...

Beautiful bike! I'm sure you'll enjoy it once you get it set up the way you like it.

You may want to do some measuring or test fit a 650b wheel before you commit to that plan. I own both an '81...
07-08-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 169,219
Posted By lonesomesteve

I should also mention that in my opinion there...

I should also mention that in my opinion there are some good reasons for carrying the pump on the NDS seat stay. First of all, I'm not a fan of mini pumps, especially when you have tires with some...
07-08-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 169,219
Posted By lonesomesteve

Thanks! For the pump mount I just brazed on one...

Thanks! For the pump mount I just brazed on one of these guys purchased from Framebuilder Supply:
...
07-07-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 169,219
Posted By lonesomesteve

I think there are 2 or 3 other "vintage gravel...

I think there are 2 or 3 other "vintage gravel grinder" threads around here in which I've already shared pictures of this bike, but I don't seem to have yet posted my '82 Trek 710 on this thread. So,...
07-04-22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 34,016
Posted By lonesomesteve

This weekend, my wife and I rode across the High...

This weekend, my wife and I rode across the High Steel Bridge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vance_Creek_Bridge) over the Skokomish river in Mason County, Washington.
...
07-04-22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,809
Posted By lonesomesteve

Frek (a modified '82 Trek 614) has taken me on...

Frek (a modified '82 Trek 614) has taken me on many 200k, 300k, 400k and 600k brevets. Between brevets and countless other "just for fun" rides, I can't even guess how many times we've gone over 100...
06-01-22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By lonesomesteve

White Industries freewheels are in another...

White Industries freewheels are in another league. And priced accordingly.

https://www.whiteind.com/product-category/freewheels-and-fixed-gear-cogs/

I think they're worth every penny.
05-29-22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,625
Posted By lonesomesteve

I performed a similar intervention recently but...

I performed a similar intervention recently but opted for a Pamplemousse La Croix can. Not sure if that counts as French, but in my case the bike was Japanese and I didn't have any canned Asahi in...
04-28-22, 04:44 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,250
Posted By lonesomesteve

A few Centurion Semi-Pros have already been...

A few Centurion Semi-Pros have already been posted, but you can't have too many pictures of bikes with chrome lugs, right?

Here's my '75-ish Semi-Pro currently set up fixed/single speed......
04-23-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,407
Posted By lonesomesteve

That's something I bought a few years ago while...

That's something I bought a few years ago while in Kathmandu, Nepal. Unfortunately that's probably the only place you'll find one just like it. It's not really North Face. It's a knock off, probably...
04-22-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,407
Posted By lonesomesteve

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1285x1064/img_3103_6eea7812fbb59d113d6560f2c4409db42c44ca51.jpg
04-05-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,806
Posted By lonesomesteve

According the the serial number info at...

According the the serial number info at vintage-trek.com (Vintage Trek Bicycle Frame Serial Numbers in 1982 (http://www.vintage-trek.com/SerialNos82.htm)), yours is a 1982 950 in size 54.

That's a...
02-22-22, 12:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,345
Posted By lonesomesteve

I have to agree. Always best to start with a...

I have to agree. Always best to start with a frame that actually fits rather than play games to make a wrong sized frame work.
02-10-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,622
Posted By lonesomesteve

Heading into a long night, somewhere in north...

Heading into a long night, somewhere in north central Oregon on a 600k brevet......
02-07-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 232,394
Posted By lonesomesteve

It would be inaccurate to call my main bike "a...

It would be inaccurate to call my main bike "a completely vintage bike" since it's built from a mix of new and old parts, and not much about it resembles the original Trek 614 it was built from. That...
01-19-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,742
Posted By lonesomesteve

It's really all about how the two bikes are set...

It's really all about how the two bikes are set up, and not so much about one Trek model vs. another. Both bikes are heavily modified and pretty differently equipped.

Frek is setup as a classic...
01-17-22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,742
Posted By lonesomesteve

After all these years of obsessively keeping...

After all these years of obsessively keeping track of this information, finally someone else wants to know! :)

'82 Trek 614 (aka, "Frek") - 2,615 miles/161,338 ft.
'90 Trek 420 (aka, "FUUB") -...
01-11-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,333
Posted By lonesomesteve

This article has a chart that provides the...

This article has a chart that provides the various Shimano pull ratios and sprocket pitches including Dura Ace:...
01-11-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,333
Posted By lonesomesteve

+1 to this I've set up several bikes with...

+1 to this

I've set up several bikes with Campy ergo 10 speed shifters and Shimano 8 speed derailleurs and cassette, and they shift flawlessly. Search for "Shimergo" and you'll find a ton of info.
12-13-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,448
Posted By lonesomesteve

Beautiful bike despite the fact that the head...

Beautiful bike despite the fact that the head tube is almost as long as the top tube on my bikes. :)
12-07-21, 11:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,295
Posted By lonesomesteve

A bit of a zombie thread, but I hate to let a...

A bit of a zombie thread, but I hate to let a good thing die.

This '78 (?) Centurion Semi-Pro came to me recently as a bare naked frame. Given the nearly complete lack of braze-ons, building it up...
11-28-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 378,718
Posted By lonesomesteve

As always ask yourself, "What would Sheldon do?" ...

As always ask yourself, "What would Sheldon do?"

In this classic Sheldon Brown article on frame spacing, he describes how to spread the rear triangle with a 2 by 4 or other sturdy piece of lumber:...
11-23-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 22,025
Posted By lonesomesteve

You students get summers off, right?...

You students get summers off, right? </joking>
11-22-21, 10:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,128
Posted By lonesomesteve

+1 I bought a roll years ago and I'm still...

+1
I bought a roll years ago and I'm still working on it. For $25 you can get enough to last nearly a life time (https://www.twilltape.com/lightweight-1-black-twill-tape-72-yard-roll/).
11-22-21, 02:12 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 22,025
Posted By lonesomesteve

Speaking of PhD students and Doug Fattic, if you...

Speaking of PhD students and Doug Fattic, if you haven't run across the Two Serious Bikes blog (http://twoseriousbikes.blogspot.com/2008/07/off-to-niles.html) before, I highly recommend that you pay...
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