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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I just updated the wheelset on my $20 (from CL)...

I just updated the wheelset on my $20 (from CL) '78 Super Course. It was just a frame, BB, stem, bars and calipers, no drivetrain or wheelset. It was a spare parts bin special, and I really enjoy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

Nothing much to show, but the rear wheel on my...

Nothing much to show, but the rear wheel on my '64 Legnano had a lot of side play. I didn't measure it, but you could grab the tire and it moved side to side way too much. These are old high flange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-20, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I spent this afternoon swapping seat post, stem...

I spent this afternoon swapping seat post, stem and pedals on this '61 Legano Gran Premio prior to shipping it to a new owner. I had installed a longer stem and seat post to try to fit my 6' tall...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

Same with me. In my racing days we used metal...

Same with me. In my racing days we used metal cleats, straps pulled tight, never fell or even gave it much thought. After two falls on 2016 Eroica with plastic cleats and loose straps, I ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

Waiting for paint to dry on the Nascar model...

Waiting for paint to dry on the Nascar model above, I got the '64 Legnano out to do a pedal swap. With no Eroica in the near future, the quills, toe clips and straps go back in the bin (where they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I've only done two rides since the California...

I've only done two rides since the California Coronavirus "Stay Home" rule came in. I decided to take a break from bikes (its been raining off and on for nearly two weeks in LA). I don't hoard TP,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-19, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

First of all Merry Christmas, Happy Wrenching,...

First of all Merry Christmas, Happy Wrenching, everybody!
My $20 Super Course got an early Christmas present of new shoes - Koolstop brake shoes. I like the modern Shimano type pad holders with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I swapped saddles on my '07 Roubaix (not vintage,...

I swapped saddles on my '07 Roubaix (not vintage, I know) from the original Specialized Avatar, which is gel topped with a center cut out. It's been bugging me for awhile, and being a big Brooks fan,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-19, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

Swapping chain rings from 50 to 52t on my '73...

Swapping chain rings from 50 to 52t on my '73 Super Course. When I built the bike I used a swap meet Sugino AT triple. The rings were in OK shape so I never took them off. I've been wanting to try a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-19, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

Finished hanging parts on the $20 '78 Super...

Finished hanging parts on the $20 '78 Super Course ($20, frame, fork, seat post, bars, headset , BB, and brake calipers). It all went together nicely. I may have to get the rear wheel re-dished,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-19, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

Finally got around to installing a Megarange 34t...

Finally got around to installing a Megarange 34t 6 speed and new chain on my '78 Super Course project. The VGT Luxe was just ticking the spokes in the big rear gear. I added a spacer behind the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I 've been running a Suntour VGT Luxe on my '73...

I 've been running a Suntour VGT Luxe on my '73 Super Course for a couple of years with a Megarange 34t 6 speed and a Sugino AT triple. Its a great combination. Mine was built from a found bare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-19, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I installed a Stronglight 99 drillium crankset on...

I installed a Stronglight 99 drillium crankset on my '78 Peugeot PR10 today. It had a Sugino GT compact 52/34 that I installed temporarily to replace the damaged Stronglight TS that was on the bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I spent the afternoon installing a new pair of...

I spent the afternoon installing a new pair of Paselas while watching an endless Daytona 500. I got a Koolstop tire jack for Christmas. It really helped persuade the cranky Paselas onto the rim. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I found another Super Course on local CL for $20....

I found another Super Course on local CL for $20. Frame, good BB, headset, patched saddle, decent bars and brakes. The frame is solid, decent paint, decals need work. It's my second SC, a '78, my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I finally got the "new" Simplex RD dialed in....

I finally got the "new" Simplex RD dialed in. It's been raining for 4 days straight, unusual in LA. Haven't given it much of a workout, but it worked well for 10 miles between storms. I have a spare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I finally got the Peugeot back on the road after...

I finally got the Peugeot back on the road after getting a newer Simplex derailleur from France, thanks Ebay. It took a little tweaking, but it seems to work again. I have a spare VGT Luxe in case...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-19, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

Thanks guys. I tried rewinding the spring, like...

Thanks guys. I tried rewinding the spring, like you said. It feels and looks right, but I haven't re-installed it yet. I like the looks of the Simplex, and would like to keep it if I can make it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-19, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

My Simpkex derailleur has lost spring tension to...

My Simpkex derailleur has lost spring tension to take up the chain slack. It just flops around, like both springs are not working. I took it apart, and the spring tangs are connected, but I can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-18, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

I found this '78 Peugeot on local CL. I love the...

I found this '78 Peugeot on local CL. I love the color, only seen 1 other gold one. I changed out the brake levers, removed the Stronglight TS (stripped French pedal thread) serviced BB and put on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

Thanks so much. I do have an old broken SPD mtn...

Thanks so much. I do have an old broken SPD mtn bike pedal somewhere to use as a tap doner. What a great idea. The Stronglight TS crank, though original has some deeply etched stain, about 9 o clock...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-18, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7,827
Views: 931,246
Posted By Slightspeed

Picked up a '79 Peugeot PN10 Thursday from LA CL....

Picked up a '79 Peugeot PN10 Thursday from LA CL. Nice solid bike, but left pedal is wonky, and left crank arm threads are stripped. After fighting with it, I will try to pull the crank, and replace...
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