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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 544
Posted By look566 rider

This suggestion is good! I have used this exact...

This suggestion is good! I have used this exact procedure on a couple bikes. Low cost, just a little arts and crafts work with scissors.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,428
Posted By look566 rider

Good day, Adding to this thread since have...

Good day,

Adding to this thread since have similar needs! Attached pics show NOS Fausto Coppi I recently acquired. None of the threaded bits have been cleaned or chased. Believe this to be 1990s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-02-23, 02:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 262
Posted By look566 rider

Ebay. Filter by sold items. Depending on...

Ebay.
Filter by sold items.
Depending on condition, 200-400 dollars
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By look566 rider

Richard is 69, just decided to retire. Hopefully...

Richard is 69, just decided to retire. Hopefully someone wants to buy the brand(s) and keep building on his philosophy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By look566 rider

Paramount, bright enough for you?

Picked this up few weeks back. 1991 Paramount OS with full 8 speed Dura Ace down to hubs and bar end shifters. Eye searing neon yellow paint needs some touch up, which I am working on. Rides well....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,391
Posted By look566 rider

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Will be participating in the ride next week. On this bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,391
Posted By look566 rider

Whose actually going to attend last ride?

I plan on being there for the 62 mile route!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 41,570
Posted By look566 rider

Technically polished stainless steel. ...

Technically polished stainless steel.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By look566 rider

Tommasini X Fire!

Should be Ok to post in this section, since frame was technically 8-10 years old when purchased as new from LBS, Baer Wheels in Columbus. And well, Tommasini is very classic! Very few parts are brand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By look566 rider

Yes, has figured out shifting. Grip shift needs...

Yes, has figured out shifting. Grip shift needs somes use to lessen effort.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21,333
Views: 5,186,926
Posted By look566 rider

X Fire!

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Waiting on BB Cups to arrive so I can swap Athena 11 speed (silver) off...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By look566 rider

4 years, 8 months...

And he has his first geared bike! Never had training wheels. Took off with his dad and I and promptly went 8 miles. With a stop at a playground. Cyclekids 20 inch wheel, 8 speed. Have his next...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,335
Posted By look566 rider

Cool to see this popping up more! Here's my Super...

Cool to see this popping up more! Here's my Super Grizzly. Yep, full Campy gruppo, down to headset and wheels. Has road tires, have done a few miles on MUPs. Rides great.

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-03-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By look566 rider

1972 Panasonic World?

Good day,

Have been looking at what the owner calls a Panasonic World bicycle. Specs appear to be spot on in link to Panasonic Professional below. Does not actually say Panasonic anywhere I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By look566 rider

Sadly, N+1 is reaching it's limits storage wise. ...

Sadly, N+1 is reaching it's limits storage wise. We'll have to see what can be done. Already have three bikes in garage attic, albeit they are the next bikes for my grandson as he grows.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By look566 rider

Thanks! I'll check there. Still not sure whether...

Thanks! I'll check there. Still not sure whether to keep or send off to a better home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By look566 rider

Thanks! I'll check there. Still not sure...

Thanks! I'll check there. Still not sure whether to keep or send off to a better home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By look566 rider

26 inch wheelset. Currently with 28mm Gatorskins.

26 inch wheelset. Currently with 28mm Gatorskins.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By look566 rider

Thanks for all the feedback. Some good answers. ...

Thanks for all the feedback. Some good answers. Convinced now will be OK to pull the red Campy decals off top tube.

Wheels and components are graphite color. My suspicions are confirmed by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By look566 rider

Nope. That's my normal number plate.

Nope. That's my normal number plate.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 07:27 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 35,793
Posted By look566 rider

Not vintage, definitely classic

Pic taken on Blueridge Parkway outside of Asheville NC.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 07:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By look566 rider

New, Old bike day!

Added some more pictures per request.

Brought this home today and did shakedown ride.

Had done a fair amount of research before I picked up. Need some additional help nailing down actual year...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By look566 rider

Ok... so Pedal PGH, excuse me! Successfully...

Ok... so Pedal PGH, excuse me!

Successfully rode 62 mile route! Little over 4100 feet of climbing. Was a great time, friendly riders of all types. Families, groups and single riders from other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By look566 rider

Ride PGH is tomorrow!

Ride PGH is tomorrow!

Second time for me. Enjoyed last time, about 3-4 years ago. Certainly don't get that kind of climbing in central Ohio.

Anyone else here attending?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By look566 rider

Was changed to fall ride due to dropping numbers...

Was changed to fall ride due to dropping numbers and SO many other rides available. Rode last year and weather was terrific.

Weather previously was yes, a mixed bag, but part of the charm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By look566 rider

TOSRV 2022 Edition

Good day all,

Know this tour is not what is used to be, still lots of fun and a great ride! Have signed up for my 10th? just tonight. September 24 & 25 this year.

Anyone else planning on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,817
Posted By look566 rider

I found one! Have questions???

Good day,

Bringing an old thread back to life!
Found a black with Celeste splatter paint Super Grizzly. Couple, three things about bike. Paint scheme extends to the stem and bars.

1. Has FULL...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 314
Posted By look566 rider

We'll see how it rides Saturday. Rained all day...

We'll see how it rides Saturday. Rained all day today while I was finishing build.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 314
Posted By look566 rider

deBerardi build complete!

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Finished! NOS deBerardi Verona frame. New Campy Centaur 11 speed and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,500
Posted By look566 rider

The build begins! Found lightly used Campy...

The build begins!

Found lightly used Campy Bullet 50 wheels form early 2010's. Previous owner removed decals, left tons of residue from them. New bike takeoff Full Centaur group including cockpit...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,537
Posted By look566 rider

Looks good! What was cost? How involved was...

Looks good! What was cost? How involved was work?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 580
Posted By look566 rider

Scour the interweb for Athena 11 speed from...

Scour the interweb for Athena 11 speed from mid-early 2010's. Plenty of range options if you can locate. Was available all silver.

Have two C&V bikes, Merlin Titanium (early build) and Colnago...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By look566 rider

Brakes came new from my LBS, Westerville Bike...

Brakes came new from my LBS, Westerville Bike Shop. He ordered 'em. Odyssey 1999 caliper brakes. About 50 bucks. They are NOT side specific, so I have to flip left side lever. No biggie, just shows...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By look566 rider

Grandson's bike refresh

Cheers!

Grandson's third bike! Already outgrew Strider and twelve inch coaster brake bikes. Gonna be 4 in June. This is used 16 inch coaster on way to hand brake conversion. He picked paint......
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,305
Posted By look566 rider

Titanium always looks great cleaned up. Have a...

Titanium always looks great cleaned up. Have a very early Merlin that I gave an satin polish versus trying to find someone to bead blast back to matte finish.

Did resto mod with NOS silver Campy...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,907
Posted By look566 rider

Agree with previous post. Night rides for me...

Agree with previous post.

Night rides for me combine both quality headlight and blinks white separated by a handle bar mount for headlight and fork mount for blinks.

As much visibility for...
Forum: Introductions
02-19-22, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 284
Posted By look566 rider

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,724
Posted By look566 rider

Interesting post! Never gave much thought as...

Interesting post! Never gave much thought as this issue has never come up on rides. Have never really noticed wheel rotating as you describe. Will have to check bikes and see!

Were the wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By look566 rider

They will "break in" some with use and should...

They will "break in" some with use and should start orienting for easy access.

I have used Look Keo style pedals for a long time, have them across all my road bikes and two pair of shoes being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,038
Posted By look566 rider

Thanks Russ! Between my LBS Westerville Bike...

Thanks Russ!

Between my LBS Westerville Bike Shop and Bike Crazy where I found this bike, I should have access to any crank parts needed, if needed. Both are old school shops with owners that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,038
Posted By look566 rider

Thanks for the feedback. Have at least 3 years...

Thanks for the feedback. Have at least 3 years before he should be able to ride.

Paid 500.00

Bike does have auxiliary brake levers on drop bars. So he'll have safer stopping ability versus...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,038
Posted By look566 rider

Scored! Allez Junior

Good day all,

With my almost daily travels on sales calls, I get opportunity to visit small town, big town and off the wall bike shops around a large portion of Ohio. Found this adorable used...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-13-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,458
Posted By look566 rider

Waterford (my personal choice). Check this...

Waterford (my personal choice). Check this thread... https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1230424-i-ve-been-baaaadd-boy.html

Search web for handmade bicycles. See whom may be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By look566 rider

Thanks! Think most of the unevenness is due to...

Thanks! Think most of the unevenness is due to wear and tear on material I covered. There are wear marks from BOA wire, rub marks creases and scraps the paint really couldn't cover.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By look566 rider

Thanks! My thoughts exactly, how will it hold...

Thanks! My thoughts exactly, how will it hold up!? Will have to wait for weather to break. The finish, semi-gloss cost is supposed to help prevent cracking and wearing off.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By look566 rider

Thanks! It won't bleed through. This is paint,...

Thanks! It won't bleed through. This is paint, not a dye.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By look566 rider

First try at painting road shoes.

Good day all,

For your enjoyment, or derision! First try at painting road shoes. The shoes were getting tired appearance wise after three seasons of use. Were mostly white & gray. Pretty happy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By look566 rider

1 2

1 2
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 877
Posted By look566 rider

Good day, Sorta relevent to thread. Art...

Good day,

Sorta relevent to thread. Art Supply stores are great resource for paint and other needs. Bought Angelus Leather paint at Blick Art. This paint also works on vinyl Original shoe look...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,302
Posted By look566 rider

Agreed! Rotate your tires! I have been...

Agreed! Rotate your tires! I have been chastised here for this statement in the past.

I am very much an astetic ninny, can't take mis-matched tires!
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