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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Here's one I made from a larger flat washer....

Here's one I made from a larger flat washer. Believe I used stainless. As you said, a good vice and patient forming work, voila. I think I used a socket to get the radius....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-22, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Victory from the Jaws of Defeat

As I prepared to hit the road this morning, I discovered that the Vittoria Corsa G 2.0 tires were a no go at full pressure on the rims I'd swapped in on my Puch

No amount of reseating helped, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

scarlson, nice looking arrows you have there. ...

scarlson, nice looking arrows you have there.

I also enjoy shooting traditional, though it has been too long. Mine are recurves; never shot a longbow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

The Colnago received a new old freewheel - a zero...

The Colnago received a new old freewheel - a zero mileage Sachs 13-21 - and a brand new Sram chain, along with a BB clean and repack, and a 52 big ring in place of the pantoed, but more worn, 53....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Fresh new headset top race for the Colnago today....

Fresh new headset top race for the Colnago today. The old one looked like this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Getting the latest version of my humble Humber...

Getting the latest version of my humble Humber together today. The bike surprisingly comes in at 28.5 pounds as shown. Undid the Sturmey Archer AW and relaced the Normandy high flange. Had been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

For sure. I can't say I envy those conditions,...

For sure. I can't say I envy those conditions, but we'll get ours in PA before I know it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

gomango, the last bike I rehabbed here I decided...

gomango, the last bike I rehabbed here I decided to go with an upright setup. My intended use differs - local errands, appointments, etc. - but I have to say I enjoy the changeup.

I'd love to see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

When life hands you a Huret hanger... ...

When life hands you a Huret hanger...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Just got the bars taped today. Looks like nice...

Just got the bars taped today. Looks like nice weather here for the coming week....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

A little cleanup work on these nice old Weinmann...

A little cleanup work on these nice old Weinmann levers with factory drillium. I used Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Wildwood, Those tan walls beat out the black...

Wildwood, Those tan walls beat out the black walls for me.

Nice bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Full frontal of the Humber: ...

Full frontal of the Humber:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Yeah, it's kind of unique. Basically a Raleigh...

Yeah, it's kind of unique. Basically a Raleigh Sprite 5 speed with Humber branding. Serial number seems to indicate a 1972 date. I had an alloy GB stem and Nitto track bars on it, but have since gone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

"The Aristocrat of Bicycles" looks a little more...

"The Aristocrat of Bicycles" looks a little more dignified today thanks to an extra fine gold DecoColor paint marker....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Cabled up my Miyata 912 build today after finally...

Cabled up my Miyata 912 build today after finally receiving the last bits in the mail.

Nearly cut a Campy housing too short in the process, but all was good. Definite "Oh &@$#" moment. Triple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Excellent priorities!

Excellent priorities!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-20, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

The Snowball Effect

One thing leads to another.

I had planned on keeping this old Humber 5 speed close to stock, but then I remembered I had a Suntour freewheel with a 32 big cog. We gots hills.

Hmm...no Allvit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

One step closer to going IGH on my Super Course....

One step closer to going IGH on my Super Course. AW hub from cudak888. Thanks, Kurt! I laced it to the original 27" Weinmann rim using double butted Wheelsmith spokes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Looks fantastic! So much beautiful silver with...

Looks fantastic! So much beautiful silver with that elegant champagne color. And the stainless kitchen utensil actually ties the image together.

What tires are you going with?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-20, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Spaghetti Legs , thanks for the pics! Beautiful...

Spaghetti Legs , thanks for the pics! Beautiful frameset! I look forward to the thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Nice job on that makeshift drill press, and...

Nice job on that makeshift drill press, and success on a tedious repair.

Is there a thread on that Paletti? I like that paint job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Big changes happening to my Super Course. Going...

Big changes happening to my Super Course. Going 3x7 indexed rear, friction front. I drilled and tapped the bottom bracket for an underneath cable guide in order to run the FD today. Have a cartridge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-20, 05:19 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Big thanks!

Big thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Finally got the last bits for my latest upgrade....

Finally got the last bits for my latest upgrade. Gained two cogs in the rear and one up front, new wheels, put the white Look pedals on, mostly Ultegra 6500 with Dura Ace 7700 downtube shifters - and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

That is a cotter pin press from treatland.tv....

That is a cotter pin press from treatland.tv. They sell moped parts. I had to remove about 1/8" from the ends of the "C" shape in order to get at the drive side pin, but it worked great. A press is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

I've always liked the silver/red combo on the...

I've always liked the silver/red combo on the Grand Jubile.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Ha, ha! The joys of spousal...

Ha, ha! The joys of spousal communication/interpretation. Neat frameset - make sure she likes the color!

I wrapped some bars yesterday. Just waiting on hoods....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

How's about a tubing stamp? Thought it was pretty...

How's about a tubing stamp? Thought it was pretty cool that these are visible from under the paint, at pretty much the same location on the top and down tubes.

Vitus 888 Tubing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Quick snap of some cleaning up I did today on...

Quick snap of some cleaning up I did today on this seatpost, including infill on the flutes. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Phil_gretz, thanks. Me too.

Phil_gretz, thanks. Me too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Bummer about the spill, but I had to laugh at...

Bummer about the spill, but I had to laugh at that last part. I did those exact three steps today after some railroad tracks put me down.
Everybody saw me!
The bike is unscathed.
I may have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-20, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

The last step to servicing my Super Course, the...

The last step to servicing my Super Course, the removing the cottered cranks to get at the bottom bracket, and......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

That blue is great! What crank is that?

That blue is great! What crank is that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

That's fantastic. The '73 Raleigh I just got had...

That's fantastic. The '73 Raleigh I just got had a clamp-on kickstand. I took it off and there are only slight blemishes - no deformation at all. What a relief!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Oh, just for grins, here's the gearing range for...

Oh, just for grins, here's the gearing range for little Hercules :p via Sheldon's calculator.

1.0 (low): 42/15 = 52.3
1.36 (high): 42/15 = 71.2
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

I was not happy with the riding position on my...

I was not happy with the riding position on my folding bike, and not convinced that it couldn't be improved upon. Plus, I was bored.
The stem has lots of room for adjustment, as does the seatpost. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-19, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Goosecheck, That looks great! Very handsome...

Goosecheck,

That looks great! Very handsome machine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-19, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

SurferRosa Agree about the pics. That's also...

SurferRosa

Agree about the pics. That's also a nice tape job. I wrap the same direction. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-19, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

In the process of upgrading the brakes on my...

In the process of upgrading the brakes on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Hey, nice Blackburn Workstand (have the same...

Hey, nice Blackburn Workstand (have the same one)!

Regarding the Michelin Pro 4 tires, I have most of my miles this year on a set of Pro 4 Endurance and really like the way they ride. Great tire!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Had this light knocking around for a while. It...

Had this light knocking around for a while. It came with another bike I bought, and I've been using it as a household flashlight. It's bright enough for me to be seen, so I set out to mount it on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Just fenderized my Peugeot: ...

Just fenderized my Peugeot:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dscn0464_c8184557de16c7d958d0dd77d23a6592e4830596.jpg

Those are Wald fenders. I also swapped in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Switched my Klunkeresque cruiser from this...

Switched my Klunkeresque cruiser from this fork:https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dscn0443_127694697227d1ddf3c9c7750f00101ffd0d060e.jpg
...back to an Ashtabula fork. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Hey, thanks! My wife bought this bike for me...

Hey, thanks! My wife bought this bike for me years ago. The hub dates to 1968. It is a 36-hole, two-speed kickback (no shifter required). She also sewed the cover on that saddle, as the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By BFisher

Let's see... New wire from bottle to hinge...

Let's see...
New wire from bottle to hinge contact - greased headset and rear hub bearings - cleaned rims - fresh rubber - cleaned stem and bars.
My Klapprad:...
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