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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Yeah, I hope everybody is having a safe Christmas...

Yeah, I hope everybody is having a safe Christmas out there, inside and warm!

Unless you're in the southwest, of course. Get out and go for a walk or a ride or something, because it's beautiful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

Thank you! I only have 90 miles on these...

Thank you!

I only have 90 miles on these Paselas without a flat, but I used a 27x1-1/4" set on a different bike for about 1,200 miles, and they were okay for durability. I think I only had one or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

It's done! I started riding it to work on...

It's done! I started riding it to work on Wednesday, getting the fit dialed in and fixing a few little issues, mostly bolts not quite tight enough. The 52/18 gearing is just right, I think. I do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,612
Posted By scratchpaddy

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-El...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-Elite/i-68rNtjV/0/9a67917d/X2/2022-12%20136-X2.jpg (https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-Elite/i-68rNtjV/0/9a67917d/O/2022-12%20136.jpg)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-El...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-Elite/i-4BsjQJC/0/0125d5c2/XL/2022-12%20011-XL.jpg (https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-Elite/i-4BsjQJC/0/0125d5c2/O/2022-12%20011.jpg)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

The bottom bracket and freewheel finally arrived...

The bottom bracket and freewheel finally arrived today. I found someone on another forum who achieved good single-speed chainline with a 107mm BB and my same FC-6307 crankset, so that's what I got....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

Small world, yeah? I think the seller runs the...

Small world, yeah? I think the seller runs the pawn shop on Cochran & Tapo, but this frame was the only bike-related thing they had for sale online.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

Love is in the details ❤ ...

Love is in the details ❤

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Centurion-Super-Elite/i-HgCBpKq/0/8af321e0/L/2022-11%20225-L.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

The seatpost wasn't a hard choice. The bike would...

The seatpost wasn't a hard choice. The bike would have originally come with an SR Laprade, which are super common in any size you need (26.8mm in this case). I love fluted seatposts. I was wondering...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

Bold blue tires. :) Those Suntour and Sugino...

Bold blue tires. :) Those Suntour and Sugino parts look mighty fine!

Got a few more parts in today...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

Well, this all started when I replaced the...

Well, this all started when I replaced the freewheel on my Schwinn after 7k miles a few weeks ago. It's obvious I stick to one gear 99% of the time:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

Oh yes, quite a bit more than that. You can see...

Oh yes, quite a bit more than that. You can see from the old catalog pictures that they left quite a bit of room around the original 27" x 25mm tires. There's a huge amount of vertical clearance,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,193
Posted By scratchpaddy

'81 Centurion Super Elite build

It's been two and a half years since I even thought about getting a new bike, but I got the notion a few weeks ago. Space is limited, and everything costs way more than it should all of a sudden. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

I've had an itch to go to a car show lately. In...

I've had an itch to go to a car show lately. In the past few years, some of the long-running regular shows fell off the calendar and never got put back, but there are still a few around. There was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By scratchpaddy

Hanlon's Razor...

Hanlon's Razor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanlon%27s_razor), a good rule for politics, and online classifieds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By scratchpaddy

Thank you! Early morning rides on the weekend...

Thank you! Early morning rides on the weekend always put me in a better mood. The light is perfect, and most of the motorists are still in bed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By scratchpaddy

Into the golden sunrise. ...

Into the golden sunrise.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Schwinn-Prelude/i-Lt93g9p/0/b6f1dbd8/XL/2022-4%20293-XL.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Today I headed east on the Powerline Trail. No...

Today I headed east on the Powerline Trail. No idea why it's called that. :foo:

https://photos.smugmug.com/City/More-Tempe/i-dmTnSNV/0/8571fb0f/XL/2022-4%20288-XL.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-22, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Wow, that view looks familiar! My parents live in...

Wow, that view looks familiar! My parents live in Albany, and we've hiked around most of those areas around Corvallis: Fitton Green, Chip Ross, Bald Hill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Thank you! I used to use a DSLR, but moved on to...

Thank you! I used to use a DSLR, but moved on to mirrorless when Sony came out with the A7 in 2014. I like to adapt old and unusual lenses, and mirrorless cameras have better aids for manual focus....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By scratchpaddy

A touch of color. ...

A touch of color.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/De-Bernardi/i-gnN8b5Q/0/1c58474a/X2/2021-12%20686-X2.jpg (https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/De-Bernardi/i-gnN8b5Q/0/1c58474a/O/2021-12%20686.jpg)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

This year, I did my big road trip to see family...

This year, I did my big road trip to see family for Thanksgiving, so I'm left to entertain myself on Christmas. I'm kind of relieved; it's a rotten time to travel on the west coast right now. I did a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-21, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By scratchpaddy

I hope they're sticking to well-paved mountains...

I hope they're sticking to well-paved mountains on this bike?
I'm wary of any ad which says something like this, followed by super minor things anyone could do. Wouldn't a seller with any sense take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Hopefully you had some pi saved for your return?

Hopefully you had some pi saved for your return?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,971
Posted By scratchpaddy

I have had both Paselas and (smooth) GravelKings,...

I have had both Paselas and (smooth) GravelKings, and the Kings were significantly harder to stain, and easier to clean, no worse than blackwall tires, really. I cannot recommend them, though. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Thanks! The Archetype wheels are my favorite...

Thanks! The Archetype wheels are my favorite part, appearance-wise. The guy I bought the frame from had a set on another one of his builds. Seeing it, I knew immediately what I would get for mine....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

I still check in on this thread every day. So...

I still check in on this thread every day. So many wonderful sights and stories! Thank you, everyone who shares here!

I still ride ~60 miles a week, but it's the same ride to work and back each...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By scratchpaddy

Mill Avenue bridge ...

Mill Avenue bridge

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Soma-Smoothie/i-J2qJDdq/0/1ccae98e/X2/2021-8%20140-X2.jpg (https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/Soma-Smoothie/i-J2qJDdq/0/1ccae98e/O/2021-8%20140.jpg)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By scratchpaddy

[/h1]I love how they say "3 wheel bicycle" again...

[/h1]I love how they say "3 wheel bicycle" again and again in the ad. "Bi-" means... how many? Oh well, I'm sure they'll get re-elected anyway. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By scratchpaddy

I guess he just wanted everyone to know how...

I guess he just wanted everyone to know how awesome the bike would be if it included the part he's not selling? :rolleyes:
Probably why the wheels aren't included. They weren't up to his standards....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-21, 05:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,453
Posted By scratchpaddy

It's Italian thread, 70x109.5. Nothing unusual. I...

It's Italian thread, 70x109.5. Nothing unusual. I used a Shimano BB-5500 to match the Octalink V1 interface on the cranks (Ultegra FC-6500).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Awesome, glad you got to do that on your visit...

Awesome, glad you got to do that on your visit this time! It's something I've been meaning to do, but never actually get around to doing. I've done plenty of hiking on the trails there with the dogs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By scratchpaddy

I did a search to find out if Next ever actually...

I did a search to find out if Next ever actually made a bike called "Top Banana," or if that was a custom decal.

Turns out the builder was inspired by an Instructables post, and left a comment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

If it were my project, I would leave the the fork...

If it were my project, I would leave the the fork alone. Celeste and orange are a great combo. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,453
Posted By scratchpaddy

Good on you for finding a proper Campagnolo group...

Good on you for finding a proper Campagnolo group for your Italian frame. I felt a little guilty putting Shimano on mine, but even Dura-Ace is much easier to find at a price I like.

Bigger is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,453
Posted By scratchpaddy

Oooh, I'm a little jealous. A chrome fork is nice...

Oooh, I'm a little jealous. A chrome fork is nice and all, but it doesn't tie in to the rest of the bike as well as a painted one. Plus I really like the pearlescent greenish-yellow paint. The more,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By scratchpaddy

Very nice. Add some models with tall socks and...

Very nice. Add some models with tall socks and short shorts, and I'd think you'd pulled that from a catalog.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,453
Posted By scratchpaddy

The twin!! That's awesome! When you said he had...

The twin!! That's awesome! When you said he had more than one, I thought you just meant another De Bernardi. Is the fork chromed like mine, too?

Oh, be careful. The paint is really soft.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,453
Posted By scratchpaddy

I hope you're able to find one. I gave up on...

I hope you're able to find one. I gave up on finding a shop willing to do it for me.

The frame was bead blasted before paint was applied, and not all of the tiny glass beads were cleaned out from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By scratchpaddy

Under McDowell Rd. ...

Under McDowell Rd.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bike/De-Bernardi/i-9Jpx8Jd/0/6faa11e8/X2/2020-12%20055-X2.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

It's sad to not be with family right now, but I...

It's sad to not be with family right now, but I made the best of the morning and went out on the very, very quiet streets. Cloud cover kept the city from cooling down much last night, and it was 50°...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By scratchpaddy

NO ONE knows bikes like this guy knows bikes,...

NO ONE knows bikes like this guy knows bikes, it's crazy. Strangely big wheels? Sticker that says, RIGHT ON IT, how tall the rider should be? Now there's a bike that WILL LAST!! The world has NEVER...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By scratchpaddy

I didn't know you could weld aluminum to steel!...

I didn't know you could weld aluminum to steel! Guy must be a real pro. :eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Super light traffic this morning. I felt like I...

Super light traffic this morning. I felt like I could run down the middle of the road, no problem. And then I did see a guy doing exactly that. No idea why. Joggers are strange.

Headed down the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

:lol: Thanks. It's a small natural gas power...

:lol: Thanks. It's a small natural gas power plant across the street from my apartment complex. It's behind a cannery/bottling facility, and next to a golf course. Kind of a weird mixed-use area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,477
Posted By scratchpaddy

robertorolfo I love the color scheme on that...

robertorolfo I love the color scheme on that Basso. I need to take mine out again soon.

Early this morning, by the power plant with the other Italian.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-20, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Thanks for the nature fix, Northbend. Not much...

Thanks for the nature fix, Northbend. Not much natural splendor on my ride this morning, but the weather sure is nice!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By scratchpaddy

I tried to read the whole thing, but there's only...

I tried to read the whole thing, but there's only so long I can go without punctuation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By scratchpaddy

Lovely fall-themed handlebar tape. :thumb:

Lovely fall-themed handlebar tape. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,585
Posted By scratchpaddy

Polka-dot panniers? I'm in!

Polka-dot panniers? I'm in!
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