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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,464
Posted By smontanaro

Just stumbled on a reference to this thread and...

Just stumbled on a reference to this thread and subscribed. I have something like 10-14 bikes and frames, depending on how you count (fewer in French, more in English? 🤷‍♂️). I have been good about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,902
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks for the rescue, cb400bill.

Thanks for the rescue, cb400bill.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,902
Posted By smontanaro

I came here to make this comment. While I can...

I came here to make this comment. While I can understand that it was problematic, there were at least recent posts which would still have value. Locking the thread with a pointer to this thread I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6,474
Views: 771,538
Posted By smontanaro

For my Fuji: ...

For my Fuji:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/fuji_peace_803d5b7f72907d87860462da201b7949f09ecc78.jpg
I could use some new red CatEye shiny handlebar tape. I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,271
Posted By smontanaro

How is an ATB different from an MTB? Sorry, dumb...

How is an ATB different from an MTB? Sorry, dumb roadie here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 443
Posted By smontanaro

It occurred to me that it might not be a bad idea...

It occurred to me that it might not be a bad idea to put together a thread about hood/lever fit. For instance, the SOMA hoods might be classified as an "A" for for Campy Record, Modolo (various...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 443
Posted By smontanaro

And I forgot about bike-vintage.eu...

And I forgot about bike-vintage.eu (racevelo.com). Will check there as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 443
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks, that looks to be about the right shape. ...

Thanks, that looks to be about the right shape.



The Porkchop BMX and Ben's offerings appear visually correct. The V-O hoods seem to be for a later lever style. This is the sort of thing I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 443
Posted By smontanaro

What hoods for this Dia-Compe lever?

I have an early 70s Dia-Compe 610 brake setup on the Fuji. What hoods fit this? I also have early Weinnman red dot levers (same shape I think) on my Automoto which could use hoods as well.

Edit:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,745
Posted By smontanaro

I'm my case, no. There's gobs of space. I can...

I'm my case, no. There's gobs of space. I can take pix and make some measurements later, but with mismatched tires at the moment (28mm in back, 32mm in front) there is plenty of daylight in all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,745
Posted By smontanaro

Yup, mine too...

Yup, mine too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,440
Posted By smontanaro

Gloves: ...

Gloves:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczPV62ue8cKmYV1N6t0ARbqk-VU-TEdrpMjJ_faPe3Pf6klksyuoNwbxilU5mOhJbwE74NFIkr7VYgsTEwcUZTOwA47PY-ucAWialB1QWQ3Ep3mANgmQrvjL=w450...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-02-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 813
Posted By smontanaro

Here it is assembled into a big PDF file.

Here it is assembled into a big PDF file.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,745
Posted By smontanaro

I believe they are original, yes. Sunshine high...

I believe they are original, yes. Sunshine high flange hubs laced to Ukai tubular rims, foam- or plastic-filled. Since the bike will be stationed at my son's house I decided a set of clinchers was a...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-02-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 813
Posted By smontanaro

Yes, he does. I hadn't stumbled on it before, but...

Yes, he does. I hadn't stumbled on it before, but Knowing what I was looking for, I found it just now:

https://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/FWEvans-late30s/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,745
Posted By smontanaro

Another Patina Pony nears its maiden voyage. I've...

Another Patina Pony nears its maiden voyage. I've made a few changes from the equipment that came with the bike. I decided I'll probably send it back to Portland to be my n+0 bike there, stored at my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-01-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By smontanaro

I'd like the Compe V front derailleur if it's...

I'd like the Compe V front derailleur if it's still available.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,624
Views: 245,409
Posted By smontanaro

If still available, I'll take 'em.

If still available, I'll take 'em.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6,474
Views: 771,538
Posted By smontanaro

Yes, though with that particular design. I think...

Yes, though with that particular design. I think I've found some.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,481
Posted By smontanaro

How does one properly dispose of antifreeze? Down...

How does one properly dispose of antifreeze? Down the drain? Would the "safe" antifreeze work as well? I can't remember which is which. One is ethylene glycol, the other I think propylene glycol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6,474
Views: 771,538
Posted By smontanaro

My early 70s Fuji has a SunTour quick release...

My early 70s Fuji has a SunTour quick release (Sunshine hubs front and rear) on the rear and Shimano in front. Nothing else is Shimano on the bike. Would be nice to make the quick releases matchy...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-27-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 263
Posted By smontanaro

I have not. Managed to not mess with PHP my...

I have not. Managed to not mess with PHP my entire career. ;)
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-27-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 263
Posted By smontanaro

As pointed out on the (I think) linked post...

As pointed out on the (I think) linked post outside BF, if what you are trying to do is show someone an example how to do something, they will naively cut-n-paste your example, then complain that it...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-27-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 263
Posted By smontanaro

This seems to be a pervasive problem with BBCode...

This seems to be a pervasive problem with BBCode (https://community.mybb.com/thread-123733.html). I saw suggestions to use a code block: literal BBcode like here
but that doesn't work (the quote...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,573
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks. I suppose Richard Schwinn would be the...

Thanks. I suppose Richard Schwinn would be the ultimate authority, but here's what the FB ad says:



Now, this is just what the seller said and seems a bit indirect. Still, if—big if?—the bike...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-26-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 263
Posted By smontanaro

Here's an example I posted today. I wanted to...

Here's an example I posted today. I wanted to include examples of what the quote tags looked like, but as far as I know you have to "break" the tag as I did.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,573
Posted By smontanaro

Which post are you referring to? <rant...

Which post are you referring to?

<rant outragelevel="small">
People, this thread gets a ton of messages. By the time you see and comment on a particular post, it's possible multiple pages of...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-26-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 263
Posted By smontanaro

How to escape left/right square brackets?

Every now and then, someone wants to display some literal forum tags, generally to help out another user. As far as I've ever been able to determine, there is no way to escape either the leading left...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 308
Posted By smontanaro

I have a 9s Campy cassette on my Monti Special....

I have a 9s Campy cassette on my Monti Special. Large cog is 28T. As 79pmooney indicated, it was "a thing."

Branford Bike has some decoding help on their website:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,440
Posted By smontanaro

Brooks Swallow, seen here in vitro and in vivo....

Brooks Swallow, seen here in vitro and in vivo. Test rode it yesterday and pronounced it good.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,339
Posted By smontanaro

I've never seen pedals like that before. What was...

I've never seen pedals like that before. What was the felt insert supposed to do?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By smontanaro

Yes, still available.

Yes, still available.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,472
Posted By smontanaro

iab can certainly correct me if I'm wrong, but I...

iab can certainly correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the appeal of the Vittoria his is that they fit a number of levers from the period when the originals were produced. They were also the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6,474
Views: 771,538
Posted By smontanaro

I think I can help you out. Let me check the...

I think I can help you out. Let me check the stash.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,472
Posted By smontanaro

I think they would, but I don't have a set to...

I think they would, but I don't have a set to check. (I have a set of Galli levers on my Conti, but it already have some his. I'm not ready to disassemble it to check.) The Tipo Corsa with the nifty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By smontanaro

The Wayback Machine took a snapshot in 2018: ...

The Wayback Machine took a snapshot in 2018:
​​​​​https://web.archive.org/web/20181118191707/https://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/gustimoto/folder/964371.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,472
Posted By smontanaro

Note that he likely needs a good original sample...

Note that he likely needs a good original sample as a template unless he's talented with 3D modeling software.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,115,573
Posted By smontanaro

Small (50cm) Steelman

Low starting bid.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/315240683878


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1397x835/screenshot_20240322_045015_a6aa10adda8acafa4974f75ee0aa9e0e68885a3e.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,472
Posted By smontanaro

The racevelo guy has been posting here...

The racevelo guy has been posting here (https://www.bikeforums.net/23190369-post58.html) recently (as bike-vintage.eu). There is, at least, a real human in there somewhere.

In general, I think we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,188
Posted By smontanaro

His eBay listings don't mention the spoke brand....

His eBay listings don't mention the spoke brand. Does he use a common vendor, like Sapim?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,585
Posted By smontanaro

Do you think the black hoods (which caused the...

Do you think the black hoods (which caused the problems) might be different enough from the gum hoods that it would be worth trying with them? Would it be easy to test without going through the full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,585
Posted By smontanaro

Here are some pix from bike-vintage.eu : ...

Here are some pix from bike-vintage.eu :

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/818x1094/80-vittoria_5068a9cd634c65489507c8bb1cadd5514a38e003.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,339
Posted By smontanaro

If you decide to get rid of them, let me know...

If you decide to get rid of them, let me know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,585
Posted By smontanaro

Upload some pictures to your gallery and ask for...

Upload some pictures to your gallery and ask for a pic assist. Someone will oblige.

I had some black Galli hoods which reacted badly with David's goop, never letting it cure. I now have an orphan...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,339
Posted By smontanaro

I rode Phil pedals on my Masi with no problem...

I rode Phil pedals on my Masi with no problem back in the 70s. I have a banged up pair in my pedal drawer that gets pulled out from time-to-time when I need pedals for a quick around-the-block test...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,971
Posted By smontanaro

Reviving this long idle thread for a very good...

Reviving this long idle thread for a very good reason. The Automoto got put together enough for a ride a few days ago:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590159336_85bbd340f6_c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 03:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,339
Posted By smontanaro

I got a great deal on a pair on eBay (seller...

I got a great deal on a pair on eBay (seller didn't know what they had and sold them for normal Pista price). I had no use for them, so flipped for a nice profit. I kinda wish I hadn't. (Of course I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1,624
Views: 245,409
Posted By smontanaro

PM sent...

PM sent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,440
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks. Was just thinking back to my experience...

Thanks. Was just thinking back to my experience with the original(?) Shimano One Key Release stuff on Shimano 600 cranks (probably came on others as well). As I recall, they shipped with some sort of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,440
Posted By smontanaro

Shouldn't these have little nylon (or other...

Shouldn't these have little nylon (or other plastic) washers which sit between the extractor and bolt? In addition, if you have the self-extracting bolt part, isn't it likely you'd also have this...
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