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02-05-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 27,233
Posted By francophile

1989, February.

1989, February.
06-14-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,721
Posted By francophile

I do love and use the hell out of Jagwire...

I do love and use the hell out of Jagwire products, especially their basic pads for linear and caliper brakes, which are very lucrative when bought in bulk. They legitimately make compelling products...
06-14-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,721
Posted By francophile

I dunno, they try to stay on top of keeping their...

I dunno, they try to stay on top of keeping their ASINs straight. Unless of course it's from one of their sponsored fly-by-night ALLCAPS-BS-WORDS companies, which are all coming from the the same...
04-19-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 83,070
Views: 14,039,915
Posted By francophile

I can't imagine paying this much, but being a fan...

I can't imagine paying this much, but being a fan of US custom builders in general, this supposedly NOS Osell definitely caught my eye and seemed worth sharing over here: ...
04-17-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

If nothing else, and I find the DT is cracked,...

If nothing else, and I find the DT is cracked, one LBS I periodically donate parts to gave me this Grand Sprint frameset with [seat post + seat, headset, BB] because it's metric and they didn't want...
04-13-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 638
Posted By francophile

Side question - are those sliding seat posts (see...

Side question - are those sliding seat posts (see pics I just posted) worth much of anything? I've got one in a bin I've been meaning to sell. Seemed a little gimmicky, but here lately I keep seeing...
04-13-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 638
Posted By francophile

The DB and the Raleigh are off, Raleigh has...

The DB and the Raleigh are off, Raleigh has crimped seat stay caps at the cluster, DB Ascent looks like it's flat, not scalloped.

That scalloping is pretty unique. Older 80s era Stumpys had those...
04-12-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Rear and front hubs are datecode matched. ...

Rear and front hubs are datecode matched.

Rear and front rims are different but the rear is unknown boxed (Mavic or Wolber/Super Champion most likely) and front is Rigida, which is what it should...
04-12-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Looks awesome! I can't speak to the '82 but...

Looks awesome!

I can't speak to the '82 but at this point, I've had an 80 and 81 I believe, both in Vitus 172 and the damn things are just freaking sleepers. So snappy, so light, very nimble. I...
04-12-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Well, managed to get the Cinelli stem out without...

Well, managed to get the Cinelli stem out without any significant damage... I'm going to take a wild jab and say it's a 22.0 which would be nice. Everything else came off without much fuss.

I'll...
04-11-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 638
Posted By francophile

I remembered something a min ago and had to run...

I remembered something a min ago and had to run back to the computer.

Norco had something similar. Check this and compare. https://www.ebay.com/itm/353973655938

The scalloped seat stay caps...
04-11-23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 638
Posted By francophile

I was going to say Ross, one of the "Mt." bikes...

I was going to say Ross, one of the "Mt." bikes like Mt. Hood. But the seat stay caps are an oddball for sure....

I've actually got one of those Mt. Hood (or whatever was the better one, with...
04-11-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Small update on this one. So, there was a...

Small update on this one.

So, there was a bike under all the nastiness. But, as much as I want to save this one I'm not sure it's worthwhile. I'll know after throwing some acid gel on what appears...
03-23-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By francophile

BUMP for free stuff.

BUMP for free stuff.
03-14-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Oh - cycleheimer I also have a Prolight...

Oh - cycleheimer I also have a Prolight (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1114811-motobecane-prolight-pro-mark.html), as seen on that catalog. Over here. Which strangely also came fully...
03-14-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Assuming the original owner was truthful on the...

Assuming the original owner was truthful on the one I bought, apparently it was around $750. Unless my memory is failing me again, the Grand Record I've got was 3rd in the lineup for '81 in steel...
03-14-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By francophile

Can't see your nickname without reminiscing,...

Can't see your nickname without reminiscing, every time. https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/16e9b6e3-45bb-4f19-9494-98bab75ae623
03-14-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Paging juvela, hoping the prince of lugs (since...

Paging juvela, hoping the prince of lugs (since he refuses the title of 'king' :D) can answer that Q.



:thumb: Nicely Planted!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzGBQerkvWs
03-14-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,961
Posted By francophile

Pricing still valid! Reply incoming...

Pricing still valid! Reply incoming...
03-14-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,961
Posted By francophile

Annual bump-o-rama! Not 100% positive on...

Annual bump-o-rama!


Not 100% positive on this one. If you can take OD/ID on a Tange G Master headset, I'm happy to throw a digital caliper on it.
03-14-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

I'd rather Golden Arrow on this application, it's...

I'd rather Golden Arrow on this application, it's more modern and era-appropriate, but I feel like Golden arrow has a budget bike appearance. Arabesque looks too old-timey ornate, Golden Arrow looks...
03-14-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

I'm really not a fan. When I compare the...

I'm really not a fan. When I compare the Arabesque offerings to Eagle stuff, or even the slightly later 'light action' 525 stuff, it's janky in comparison, a bit of a "fashion over form". It sucks...
03-14-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By francophile

Maybe my Gitane memory is off-kilter, but I'm...

Maybe my Gitane memory is off-kilter, but I'm pretty sure honeycombs over here were limited to TdF/SC/Olympic, and the Interclub. And that, as outfitted, looks like it's an Interclub to me.
03-14-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By francophile

This should be in the C&V Sales forum, and I...

This should be in the C&V Sales forum, and I think you need to pay for a yellow shirt (it's cheap) to post there even for WTB but I suck with rules. Can't recommend enough to post a pic sample of...
03-14-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Yup, 600 Arabesque group is ass. And you know I...

Yup, 600 Arabesque group is ass. And you know I love me some Evaporust, I keep the 3gal tub in the shop. But surprisingly, shining a light in the seat tube, up into the fork steerer, there's...
03-13-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Super underrated, I think Vitus 172 is one of...

Super underrated, I think Vitus 172 is one of those 'sleeper' frames that flies under the radar and I love it. This Moto GR frame is lighter than many 531 frames I've owned.. And no67el I had a...
03-13-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By francophile

Dirtiest barn find Motobecane ever

I promised 'no more bikes' until I sold everything rideable that I don't ride at least weekly. But we all know how that goes. I did well until this weekend.

"Barn find" post popped up on local...
03-01-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,685
Posted By francophile

Logical thought process. A lot of folks favored...

Logical thought process. A lot of folks favored the ease of Asian vs. Italian.

It said, it's really interesting to see this with the old Campy vertical dropouts. I wasn't expecting that. Looks...
02-27-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,685
Posted By francophile

Gotta share pics or we'll never believe you! ...

Gotta share pics or we'll never believe you! :lol:
02-13-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,562
Posted By francophile

Firenze, not Florence. :rolleyes: But yes,...

Firenze, not Florence. :rolleyes:

But yes, I hear you. Typo on my part, Cuwrfle.

FROM 7 YEARS AGO! Holy cow this is ancient.
01-16-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By francophile

Shocked this hasn't sold at this price. One of...

Shocked this hasn't sold at this price. One of the best truing stands you can buy here ....
01-16-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By francophile

Sold!

Sold!
01-11-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,570
Posted By francophile

I'm going to give some more penetrant and some...

I'm going to give some more penetrant and some heat/freeze cycles a g to see if I can break the steel/alloy bond.

I'll report back if I have any luck. I'm really super curious what this thing...
01-11-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,570
Posted By francophile

Got the Bike Hand 12-spline in today, only to...

Got the Bike Hand 12-spline in today, only to find it's not comparable to the TL-FW30. Interesting. Splines too wide?

But when I went to put it away in the freewheel tool box, I noticed I have the...
01-11-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By francophile

Bump for price drop.

Bump for price drop.
01-10-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,570
Posted By francophile

Oh, and to answer your question, no. I was not...

Oh, and to answer your question, no. I was not tightening. At least, not actively at the time. If I get lots of resistance, sometimes I will go back and forth on it. Sometimes tightening will break...
01-10-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,570
Posted By francophile

I always QR my freewheel tools in, but always try...

I always QR my freewheel tools in, but always try out an 18" or 24" adjustable wrench before taking the extra steps to lock down the vise and going to town.

Upside is, adjustable wrench usually...
01-10-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By francophile

I'm gonna guess the CABE is probably the best...

I'm gonna guess the CABE is probably the best spot for that, but I'm a perpetually lurker at CABE, I've never signed up for an account. I think juvela and a few others on here are CABE members...
01-10-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By francophile

Critical, yes. If you want to power things with...

Critical, yes. If you want to power things with low voltage. Collectible, though? I think anything is collectible if you make it so. :D

I've had many projects with lighting over time. Lamps intact...
01-10-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By francophile

This is a killer price for someone. I got mine...

This is a killer price for someone. I got mine gently used like this for what I felt was a steal 5ish years ago at $140 shipped.

Great truing stand. It does take up a chunk of space on the shop...
01-10-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,724
Posted By francophile

I really worry about the dude at this point. ...

I really worry about the dude at this point. Hopefully he's OK, and not in an ALF or something. :(
01-10-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,724
Posted By francophile

By the way - has ANYONE had any luck getting in...

By the way - has ANYONE had any luck getting in touch with Skip or a family member to see what's up?

I presume his hosting provider offlines his email/DNS services when the website is down, so he...
01-09-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,724
Posted By francophile

Yep - I'm currently redirecting...

Yep - I'm currently redirecting vintagetrekarchive.com traffic to vintage-trek.com website, I set that up a couple days after vintage-trek.com came back online.

I assumed its return would be...
01-09-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,570
Posted By francophile

Know your compressor, you mean? You could just...

Know your compressor, you mean? You could just dial down the regulator for less kick, right? I contemplated throwing my electric IH on it, but the only impact socket I have in that size is 1/2" and...
01-08-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By francophile

Oh crap. You're right.

Oh crap. You're right.
01-08-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,570
Posted By francophile

For S&G, I ordered a couple off the old...

For S&G, I ordered a couple off the old scammerzon site. One from VANICE, and another from Bikehand. I wanted to try the BW brand, looked similar to the VANICE, the longer body looks appealing. ...
01-08-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By francophile

Misc pump parts lot, seals, valves etc.

Looking for $60 + ship. (offers entertained)
SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

Misc parts. Originally bought as "Silca rebuild parts" but clearly Topeak...
01-08-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By francophile

Yup! Weird part is, the one w/wiring that's...

Yup! Weird part is, the one w/wiring that's identical to Nightsun's classic wiring has zero branding on it. The other one, with the more-modern looking wiring is definitely branded Nightsun. ...
01-08-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By francophile

Reminds me ... I have one of those flat plastic...

Reminds me ... I have one of those flat plastic translucent compartmentalized boxes full of misc vintage pump parts, seals, cork diaphragms etc. I eventually need to offload. I don't foresee myself...
01-08-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,570
Posted By francophile

I may try again with heat, and thanks for the...

I may try again with heat, and thanks for the edit, although I realize in hindsight I misspelled "vise". :D

I still have the wheel. I'm actually going to try heating the freewheel, and hit it...
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