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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-08, 02:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,617
Posted By el twe

For a bike made out of Reynolds 953, I would much...

For a bike made out of Reynolds 953, I would much rather see it fully polished, not just the lugs. I wont even mention the fork or downtube decals...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By el twe

Surly makes a 42 cm Crosscheck, but the TT length...

Surly makes a 42 cm Crosscheck, but the TT length is around 51.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,316
Posted By el twe

I still can't believe how wonderful the bike...

I still can't believe how wonderful the bike formerly known as "mine" looks today. Excellent work, now ride the hell out of it!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 01:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,402
Posted By el twe

But this is a goddamn bike forum. Get your...

But this is a goddamn bike forum. Get your "subies" out of here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,594
Posted By el twe

My '72 Paramount track came with a Campy bolt,...

My '72 Paramount track came with a Campy bolt, which I proceeded to shear in two. **** those bolts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-08, 09:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,140
Posted By el twe

Very nice! I like that Italian parts can go on a...

Very nice! I like that Italian parts can go on a Japanese frame but not the other way around. I also agree with vxpro about the cable routing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 857
Posted By el twe

I think I have a Schwinn Approved front...

I think I have a Schwinn Approved front derailleur and quick releases if anyone's interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By el twe

Hadn't heard that before. Interesting.

Hadn't heard that before. Interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By el twe

Bianchi is apparently a very common Italian name,...

Bianchi is apparently a very common Italian name, so it may not be "the" Bianchi. Not to burst your bubble or anything...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,043
Posted By el twe

I like my Campy track ends mostly because they...

I like my Campy track ends mostly because they say "BREV CAMPAGNOLO." Other than that, Paul.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-08, 04:29 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,902
Posted By el twe

marqueemoon - what seatpost is that? Build looks...

marqueemoon - what seatpost is that? Build looks great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-08, 12:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,164
Posted By el twe

Thanks! Such an intimidating bike to ride, but...

Thanks! Such an intimidating bike to ride, but at least it's being ridden.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-08, 03:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,164
Posted By el twe

Chauner's bike has been on eBay several times in...

Chauner's bike has been on eBay several times in the past, not sure if it's the same seller or not. Thanks for all the kind words, and yes those are (were?) Nervex lugs. The headlugs give it away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-08, 04:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,164
Posted By el twe

Bump! Finished the bike about a week ago, the...

Bump! Finished the bike about a week ago, the ride quality is amazing. No idea on the weight, but it's probably somewhere around 17 lbs.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-08, 06:48 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,895
Posted By el twe

I don't want to see this bike get sold (unless...

I don't want to see this bike get sold (unless it's to me), Pastor! When the time comes, I hope you pass it to someone who can use it to get into classic bikes. I'm getting really sentimental about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,895
Posted By el twe

Oh man, Pastor. Never in my wildest dreams would...

Oh man, Pastor. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined the bike that got me into bikes would look like this! Very nice work, and if you're ever in CA, I'd love to see it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-08, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 778
Posted By el twe

Definitely spend the extra dough on the Hozan...

Definitely spend the extra dough on the Hozan wrench. Such a good investment.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-02-08, 10:49 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,902
Posted By el twe

Probably not Sprints... i can has vision...

Probably not Sprints...

i can has vision problems?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-08, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,303
Posted By el twe

I've seen those lugs somewhere, but I can't...

I've seen those lugs somewhere, but I can't remember where it was...

Looks nice, though!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-08, 11:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,020
Posted By el twe

With booze.

With booze.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,220
Posted By el twe

Gonna have to be more specific than that. Got...

Gonna have to be more specific than that. Got any good pictures?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-08, 06:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,020
Posted By el twe

Gear down. How many gear inches is your current...

Gear down. How many gear inches is your current set up?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By el twe

Very nice. My friend has a similar bike (Super...

Very nice. My friend has a similar bike (Super Prestige), and it rides like a dream.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,710
Posted By el twe

It would make much more sense as a Falcon Merckx....

It would make much more sense as a Falcon Merckx. Cool frame, and it would be sorta fun to get it re-sprayed in Molteni Orange with some new decals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,262
Posted By el twe

D'oh. Of course it is. I didn't know it was...

D'oh. Of course it is.

I didn't know it was recommended to mix and match cups/spindles like that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-08, 05:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,584
Posted By el twe

Ditch the TT brazeons, and you've got a keeper.

Ditch the TT brazeons, and you've got a keeper.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-08, 04:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By el twe

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-08, 02:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,262
Posted By el twe

Looks great! Although I can't imagine your BB is...

Looks great! Although I can't imagine your BB is properly adjusted with the fixed cup that far out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,710
Posted By el twe

Most Merckxs had pantographing. Definitely a...

Most Merckxs had pantographing. Definitely a nice frame, but I highly doubt it's a Merckx.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-08, 12:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By el twe

Doesn't look Phil to me. Could be an early Suzue...

Doesn't look Phil to me. Could be an early Suzue or other Japanese cartridge hub, maybe.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,057
Posted By el twe

Is that a dick?

Is that a dick?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-08, 08:54 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,902
Posted By el twe

Still a good idea to have some sort of foot...

Still a good idea to have some sort of foot retention. If your foot slips off a pedal on a fixed gear, it's come right back around to smack you in the shin and you'll lose a lot of control.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-08, 05:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,440
Posted By el twe

+1 on the Formula suggestion. Open Pros are...

+1 on the Formula suggestion. Open Pros are great rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,317
Posted By el twe

Hitting a cyclist is assault with a deadly...

Hitting a cyclist is assault with a deadly weapon. I don't care how you slice it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By el twe

BLASPHEMER! BAN HIM!

BLASPHEMER! BAN HIM!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,317
Posted By el twe

That's terrible. It's amazing what some *******s...

That's terrible. It's amazing what some *******s are capable of. Glad the kid is mostly OK, but I'll keep him in my thoughts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-08, 02:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 946
Posted By el twe

Get something handbuilt by a good wheel builder.

Get something handbuilt by a good wheel builder.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-08, 11:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,839
Posted By el twe

Man, those are simply gorgeous. Brake set-up is...

Man, those are simply gorgeous. Brake set-up is quite strange, though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,902
Posted By el twe

Fixed with a tensioner?

Fixed with a tensioner?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 996
Posted By el twe

Unless things have changed A LOT since I moved,...

Unless things have changed A LOT since I moved, it will suck.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,902
Posted By el twe

Nice brake levers.

Nice brake levers.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-08, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 996
Posted By el twe

Mojo's rad, my friend's girlfriend works there.

Mojo's rad, my friend's girlfriend works there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-08, 07:38 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,762,902
Posted By el twe

Oof. Car trouble?

Oof. Car trouble?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-08, 05:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,839
Posted By el twe

I have nothing to add here except a request for...

I have nothing to add here except a request for more pictures. Those are in immaculate condition, I'd love to see the whole bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-08, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 527,560
Posted By el twe

Holy ****! That's a hell of a catch, moki.

Holy ****! That's a hell of a catch, moki.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-08, 10:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 996
Posted By el twe

Freewheel on Hayes (at Ashbury) is a much nicer...

Freewheel on Hayes (at Ashbury) is a much nicer shop than American, and they have a case of track goodies that is very ogle-worthy.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-08, 02:11 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,764
Posted By el twe

What the hell do you do with that thing?

What the hell do you do with that thing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
Posted By el twe

I almost knocked a large wardrobe over on...

I almost knocked a large wardrobe over on rollers, and my friends have taken a few spills, but my SR rear der. is still kicking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-08, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,997
Posted By el twe

I much prefer the Mavic CXP 33 over the Velocity...

I much prefer the Mavic CXP 33 over the Velocity Deep V. Lighter, stronger (eyelet'd), and better looking (IMO). Also, the Deep V is notorious for denting at the sidewall.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 979
Posted By el twe

Did you pull the locknuts to try and find a date...

Did you pull the locknuts to try and find a date code? That could help narrow down some possibilities.

Also, S-D as left-right makes sense to me.
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