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03-15-24, 08:53 AM
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Posted By due ruote

Wow. Would love to hear that this unlikely star...

Wow. Would love to hear that this unlikely star alignment/internet miracle works out. Please report back!
03-09-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 82,870
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Posted By due ruote

Cannondale T1000, $300 (edit) Hmm..and just...

Cannondale T1000, $300

(edit) Hmm..and just like that, since it didn't sell for $300, raised price to $425.
...
02-28-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 252,659
Posted By due ruote

IME mtb’s fit best with quite a bit of seatpost...

IME mtb’s fit best with quite a bit of seatpost showing…if the pic shows the bike as you rode it, I would suggest trying a smaller frame.
01-18-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 518
Posted By due ruote

+1 That fork is pretty worked. I would be worried...

+1 That fork is pretty worked. I would be worried about the frame as well. Although admittedly we don't know quite what happened.
The more fundamental problem you have is you seem to only own one...
01-08-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 550
Posted By due ruote

I suppose it would work, but I am trying to be...

I suppose it would work, but I am trying to be more mindful about single use plastics, so I would be looking for a different solution.
12-30-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 700
Posted By due ruote

If my mental math is correct, it sounds like you...

If my mental math is correct, it sounds like you could flip the existing spindle and space the DS cup out by 1-2mm and it would work.
12-11-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 579
Posted By due ruote

Anyone know what year they switched to Prestige...

Anyone know what year they switched to Prestige tubing for the Comp? My '92 has a Prestige sticker..I am fairly sure it wasn't the first year for that tubeset.
10-03-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,009
Posted By due ruote

Or maybe they were a mad strong time trialist. It...

Or maybe they were a mad strong time trialist. It is quite the stout setup.
09-19-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 275
Posted By due ruote

I would think the bigger issue is that they are...

I would think the bigger issue is that they are stainless, which ime tends to resist cold working.
09-13-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 918
Posted By due ruote

+1 to what Davester said in post #2. With a...

+1 to what Davester said in post #2. With a 52/40, your gearing will trend toward the high end. If your crankset allows it, changing the chainrings to something like 46/28 and pairing with, for...
09-06-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,601
Posted By due ruote

I did bump into this site, which looks...

I did bump into this site, which looks interesting, but I haven’t gotten too far with it. And I probably lack the background to fully absorb it. ...
09-05-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,601
Posted By due ruote

Well, this sort of blows my mind, because I know...

Well, this sort of blows my mind, because I know that you understand bicycle mechanics, and evidently I know even less than I thought I did. This was something I was told ages ago, and I felt like it...
09-04-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,601
Posted By due ruote

For those new to rollers, think of it this way:...

For those new to rollers, think of it this way: If the gyro effect of spinning wheels wasn’t strong, you wouldn’t be able to ride on the road. Trust the physics. Just relax and keep spinning and you...
08-31-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By due ruote

Price reduced.

Price reduced.
08-29-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,427
Posted By due ruote

Very nice looking GJ, but I wonder how those...

Very nice looking GJ, but I wonder how those bottle cages are attached.

https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/7657550004.html?lang=en&cc=gbMotobecane Grand Jubile - $300 (Ada)...
08-27-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By due ruote

Thanks for that explanation. I have added a...

Thanks for that explanation. I have added a photo, which shows 5 of 6 tabs remain.
08-27-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By due ruote

I don’t believe so, but maybe someone else can...

I don’t believe so, but maybe someone else can answer that. These were on the bike when I bought it, but I upgraded to 8 spd pretty quickly.
08-25-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By due ruote

Yep, that’s happening! Are those both the same...

Yep, that’s happening! Are those both the same tape but wrapped in reverse? I did some head scratching when I did my bike. One needs to decide whether to feature the red or blue with tricolor tape. ...
08-25-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 108
Posted By due ruote

Chainring set 52/40 118 BCD

These look like they were used lightly. Lots of mileage left in them.
The 40 is marked SR; the 52 is not branded.
I would prefer to sell as a set.
$25 net; includes shipping.
...
08-25-23, 05:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By due ruote

How tight are the 33mm tires? Could you go larger?

How tight are the 33mm tires? Could you go larger?
08-24-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 267
Posted By due ruote

oops. Right you are. Thanks.

oops. Right you are. Thanks.
08-24-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 267
Posted By due ruote

Campagnolo BB, English, 114mm spindle

The spindle measures 114.4 with my caliper. I'm not sure what stated size that would be.
This came from my 1985 Ross, which used a Triomphe crankset.
$40 net; shipping is included....
08-24-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By due ruote

Stronglight French BB, 125mm spindle

Lockring is not in good shape. Could be used carefully, but I would recommend replacing it.
A bit of wear is visible in the cups, but this unit felt smooth when I had it installed.
Never-used grade...
08-24-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 184
Posted By due ruote

Suntour shifter covers

These are for Barcons. As far as I know they have never been used.

SOLD
08-24-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 247
Posted By due ruote

Mafac Racer brakeset

SOLD

These are missing the straddle cable hangers, and the hoods are in poor shape.

I did some cleaning up and polishing of the levers, so they are pretty decent. I never used them, so I can't...
08-24-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 110
Posted By due ruote

MKS toe clips, size L

These aren't brand new, but they're close. You'll have to supply your own fasteners.

$15 net; shipping is included.
...
08-24-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By due ruote

SL-6208 downtube shifters

Price drop!

Shimano 600 downtube shifters, 6 speed indexing. Great condition.

$30 $20 net; shipping is included.

Please note:
I have added a photo as suggested, which shows one of the tabs...
08-24-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By due ruote

Benotto Bar Tape

NOS Benotto tape.
ONLY RED/WHITE REMAINING.

Solid blue (no package label); Red/white; Red/white/blue. All have the bar end caps.

$15 each net; includes shipping.
...
08-24-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 206
Posted By due ruote

VO Sprung Saddle like new

I don't recall the name or product number on this saddle, but it's basically a Brooks B67 knockoff. Leather is quite thick and firm.
This was mounted and ridden a couple times only.
$50 net,...
08-24-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 205
Posted By due ruote

Turbomatic Saddle/TI rails

Visible wear on the cover, but no holes. There is one small cut(?) on the right rear, but I have ridden this a fair amount and it seems stable.

SOLD
08-23-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,844
Posted By due ruote

I for one don’t know a thing about these bikes....

I for one don’t know a thing about these bikes. But it sounds like you do, so kudos for the score.
Seems suitable for posting here:...
08-23-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3,005
Views: 866,234
Posted By due ruote

Hard to see some of the details but maybe...

Hard to see some of the details but maybe Panasonic?
Who did the couplers?
08-23-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 643
Posted By due ruote

Given that this is friction, and the problem is...

Given that this is friction, and the problem is occurring in the midrange (where presumably the chainline is most perfectly parallel to the bike’s centerline), it sounds like the rd simply isn’t...
08-22-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,545
Posted By due ruote

Yeah, that's a real bummer. Here's hoping it's...

Yeah, that's a real bummer. Here's hoping it's not for good.
08-22-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,545
Posted By due ruote

I am looking for a bit more clarity on the shift...

I am looking for a bit more clarity on the shift in mfr from Japan to Taiwan. I think I read down-thread that production shifted in the late '80's, but I have a 1992 Stumpjumper Comp with a "Japan"...
08-22-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,488
Posted By due ruote

It’s a very cool frame. I like how the stripping...

It’s a very cool frame. I like how the stripping away of all superfluous details allows the functionality to exist as an elegant design. Maybe if the Shakers had built bikes, they would have looked...
08-22-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,607
Posted By due ruote

I think this is key. Younger folks don't have the...

I think this is key. Younger folks don't have the point of reference of having grown up with these bikes. Sure, some will admire them for their looks, but it's not quite the same. The last time a...
08-16-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By due ruote

Which, sadly, have been discontinued. Argh.

Which, sadly, have been discontinued. Argh.
08-15-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 716
Posted By due ruote

VO also has French cartridge units. And Phil...

VO also has French cartridge units. And Phil makes French cups.
08-15-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By due ruote

Cool, thanks for posting that. Looks like the one...

Cool, thanks for posting that. Looks like the one that came on my Team Champion. I lost that one about 30 years ago, so I guess it's time for a replacement.
08-15-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,427
Posted By due ruote

https://desmoines.craigslist.org/for/d/knoxville-g...

https://desmoines.craigslist.org/for/d/knoxville-giro-cycling-shoes/7651838491.html

New pair size 9.5 vintage style Giro shoes near Des Moines, $35.
08-15-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,805
Posted By due ruote

A set of fenders would help protect the paint....

A set of fenders would help protect the paint. But just as it was your decision to buy the bike, it's up to you if you want to sell. Riding is supposed to be fun, and if you feel like you'd be...
08-12-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 847
Posted By due ruote

And even if you are on FB (I have a seldom used...

And even if you are on FB (I have a seldom used account), it’s a private group, so you would have to join to see details.
08-09-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,534
Posted By due ruote

I’d be very interested to hear about the packing....

I’d be very interested to hear about the packing. You mentioned the one case belonging to the Serotta - does that mean 3 cases + the wheel box for the tandem?
I looked at the DaVinci site. The video...
08-07-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 840
Posted By due ruote

I am guessing this is a model that wasn't...

I am guessing this is a model that wasn't exported to the US.
That looks like Moto brilliant blue for sure. I have a '78 Team Champion in that color, but it was also used on the Nomade and Super...
08-02-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By due ruote

That link didn't work for me.

That link didn't work for me.
08-01-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 806
Posted By due ruote

Thanks for that reflection. No big tours planned....

Thanks for that reflection. No big tours planned. Just normal riding.
I looks like the Velocity Dyad 40h rim would be a suitable replacement.
07-31-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 806
Posted By due ruote

Thanks, this is pretty much how I see it as well....

Thanks, this is pretty much how I see it as well. If you look closely at the picture I attached, you can see that the business portion of the eyelet is still around the nipple.
The rim otherwise...
07-31-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 806
Posted By due ruote

Should I be worried about our rims?

We have a 2005 Cannondale road tandem with around 7 - 8k miles on it. It has Mavic A719 40h rims and disc brakes. We run Soma Supple Vitesse 38mm tires at 85 psi. Max per the rim sticker is 37mm at...
07-28-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 46,142
Posted By due ruote

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/48394d37_fd28_4b05_afe8_b3ad33808353_e5fa98bf337c6c0cd079efdc18e19874e20d3f8d.jpeg
This one has gotten around. I found it by the curb...
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