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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,788
Posted By jlax2485

This is awesome thanks so much for doing that!...

This is awesome thanks so much for doing that! 25's it is then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-18, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,788
Posted By jlax2485

Basso Gap max tire size?

Hi everyone, working on a basso gap build (thread coming soon) and before I order tires I wanted to ask and see if anyone has experience with what the max tire size is on these bikes? I tried hunting...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-02-18, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By jlax2485

Thanks everyone for the replies!!! A very...

Thanks everyone for the replies!!! A very generous forum member gave me an amazing deal on a 600 tricolor group w/ STI. Again....this is an incredible community!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-26-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By jlax2485

Would you consider omitting the wheels from the...

Would you consider omitting the wheels from the group? Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-26-18, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By jlax2485

ISO - groupset with STI

Hi everyone, this is such an awesome community. Since my ISO frame thread worked so wonderfully, I figured I'd post another one for a groupset. I'm looking for a groupset including STI or ergo's....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-25-18, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,903
Posted By jlax2485

Holy smokes that's beautiful

Holy smokes that's beautiful
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-25-18, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,903
Posted By jlax2485

Probably out of my price range!

Probably out of my price range!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-24-18, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,903
Posted By jlax2485

I ended up making a great deal on a frame set....

I ended up making a great deal on a frame set. Thanks again everyone for your willingness to help out and kudos on the amazing frames shown here.

Now I don't suppose anyone has a Shimano 600...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-24-18, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,903
Posted By jlax2485

Gorgeous frames!!!

Gorgeous frames!!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-24-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,903
Posted By jlax2485

Thanks to everyone who has messaged me or posted...

Thanks to everyone who has messaged me or posted so far....some beautiful bikes and frames available in this community!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-23-18, 09:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,903
Posted By jlax2485

ISO - 58-60cm higher end steel frameset

Hello, I am looking for a higher-end (yet reasonably priced!) steel road frameset in size 58-60cm in clean condition. Looking for something with braze-ons for bottle cages, cable guides, etc. Thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-17, 06:46 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 24,744
Posted By jlax2485

I went from a relatively modern CAAD 4 frame...

I went from a relatively modern CAAD 4 frame /carbon fork to a Reynolds 531 /ishiwata trek 61X frameset and the difference is night and day. I run a 105 5800 drivetrain on that bike, and as my legs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-17, 06:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,549
Posted By jlax2485

Amazing thread...thanks so much for taking the...

Amazing thread...thanks so much for taking the time to update this. Great read
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-17, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,091,488
Posted By jlax2485

I picked up an '86 prelude with plans on...

I picked up an '86 prelude with plans on modernizing it but the 120mm rear spacing is a mind boggling choice on the part of Schwinn that will prevent me from moving forward. I just don't want to try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-17, 05:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,042
Posted By jlax2485

Fantastic result....I like the slightly less...

Fantastic result....I like the slightly less glossy look- it really contrasts the bright chrome. That is going to look great with new decals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-17, 06:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,078
Posted By jlax2485

I did exactly what you are proposing on my trek...

I did exactly what you are proposing on my trek (the original finish had the decals on-top of the clear) and the UV laminate I received from Velocals aren't super thick, but they are of very good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-17, 07:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,218
Posted By jlax2485

Where in the world do people find these screaming...

Where in the world do people find these screaming deals on bikes? Especially a higher end bike like that circuit. Congrats on that bike because you got an incredible deal!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,081
Posted By jlax2485

You can get a twin pack from Ribble for ~$40. It...

You can get a twin pack from Ribble for ~$40. It took forever to get mine though with the standard shipping.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 16,392
Posted By jlax2485

You get what you pay for with sunglasses...it's...

You get what you pay for with sunglasses...it's all about the lenses. I ride with a pair of polarized Oakley Eyepatch II that I bought back in 2010 and they have been incredibly durable and crystal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-17, 05:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,080
Posted By jlax2485

Where in Maryland are you? I know of a few shops...

Where in Maryland are you? I know of a few shops that are a lot more generous with their test rides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-17, 06:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,506
Posted By jlax2485

I'm a big fan of Ribble....got a 105 5800 group...

I'm a big fan of Ribble....got a 105 5800 group last summer when they were $320, and Ultegra wheels when they were $290. 2 gatorskins were $48, which is the price of one tire on Amazon! I order most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-17, 06:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,133
Posted By jlax2485

My all time favorites are the polarized amber...

My all time favorites are the polarized amber lenses in an older pair of Oakley's (the model was eyepatch I believe). Yes, they were expensive, but I have had them for 7 years and they have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-17, 04:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,583
Posted By jlax2485

My trek 61x build is also shown in the other PC...

My trek 61x build is also shown in the other PC thread....I got a media blast & two coat process for $125, and they did a fantastic job preserving the detail of the lugs, etc. I first tried touching...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-17, 06:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,583
Posted By jlax2485

I had my trek powder-coated and replacement...

I had my trek powder-coated and replacement decals from velocals. I had the shop color match the original as closely as possible and they did a great job- I am super pleased at how it turned out....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,277
Posted By jlax2485

I generally will eat oatmeal with a little maple...

I generally will eat oatmeal with a little maple syrup in it and a banana cut up before embarking on my 30-40mi rides in the morning. If I am hungry into the ride I will eat a Lara bar or another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-17, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,091,488
Posted By jlax2485

I am toying with the idea of going back to metal...

I am toying with the idea of going back to metal guides. I didn't want to scratch the frame, so I went with these soft rubber ones for now. I had to go back and really tighten them down to keep them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-17, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,091,488
Posted By jlax2485

I had drooled over this thread for over a year...

I had drooled over this thread for over a year before finding the right frame to build up...so many nice bikes.

Here is my 1981 Trek 610. I will take nicer pics, i just happened to snap this one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-17, 09:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,519
Posted By jlax2485

Here is mine - 1981 Trek 610 build I just...

Here is mine - 1981 Trek 610 build I just finished in March of this year. East Coast Powdercoat did a nice job of matching the original color as closely as possible. The pictures don't do it justice....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-17, 06:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

I am also going to take a look at the frame...

I am also going to take a look at the frame alignment using the string & measure method before moving forward....I just thought it was strange that the rear dropouts weren't at least 126 mm. You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

Thanks for the reply- my current ride is a...

Thanks for the reply- my current ride is a Reynolds 531 trek and I just stuck the larger hub in there without any fuss, so I figured it wouldn't be any different with the Schwinn, though the trek has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 12:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

So after inspecting the head tube further, I...

So after inspecting the head tube further, I decided to press in a newer headset I had laying around, but now I am a bit flummoxed. I tried to cram a 130mm hub into the rear dropouts, but was met...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-17, 07:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,712
Posted By jlax2485

I have found the same....most folks are...

I have found the same....most folks are surprisingly courteous, though I cycle in Harford county where I live. I couldn't handle cycling in Baltimore county, except the nice riding in the northern...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,712
Posted By jlax2485

The young man was a student at the University...

The young man was a student at the University where I work. Not excusing the behavior of the motorists who hit the young man, but his two (fatal) mistakes were riding up Charles St late at night, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-17, 12:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

Bump for professional opinions! Just wondering...

Bump for professional opinions! Just wondering what you think of my pics of the headtube, and if it is worth taking it to the LBS to have them look at it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-17, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By jlax2485

Freehub change on Mavic wheel - question

Hi all,

I came into a brand new set of mavic ksyrium wheels with a campy freehub body on them. I purchased a brand new shimano freehub body and just swapped it out.

I made sure to lube the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-17, 06:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

Last night I took out the remainder of the...

Last night I took out the remainder of the headset and snapped a few pics. The top of the tube is definitely stretched, though in measuring it last night, it wasnt off by more than half of a mm....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

Holy smokes! Beautiful bike and for $30 you got a...

Holy smokes! Beautiful bike and for $30 you got a heck of a deal. Can't wait to get mine back on the road- I am anticipating a spirited ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-17, 03:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

I guess my next question pertains to evaporust....

I guess my next question pertains to evaporust. If I put the frame in a baby pool with evaporust to get rid of the spots here and there, will it ruin the pristine Columbus decal on the seat tube? Is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-17, 03:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

Thanks for this!

Thanks for this!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-17, 08:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

Yeah that's what I was thinking as well. I have a...

Yeah that's what I was thinking as well. I have a new tange Levin headset in my parts bin but I don't know if it is the right size. The one I have has a 27mm crown race and I am at this point unsure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-17, 07:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

Awesome, I am looking forward to taking it out...

Awesome, I am looking forward to taking it out for a spin to see what all the fuss is about.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-17, 08:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,259
Posted By jlax2485

Schwinn Prelude Project

Hi all,

I just picked up a Schwinn Prelude today for the handsome sum of $90 on craigslist, and I am at this point not quite sure what I am going to do with it. It came with a taco'ed rear wheel,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,006
Posted By jlax2485

I throw mine in the washer every few weeks when...

I throw mine in the washer every few weeks when they start to smell, then air dry on a rack and they are good as new. They have held up surprisingly well (pearl izumi men's select) over two years of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-17, 12:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,386
Posted By jlax2485

Beautiful bike. I am drooling but doubt it would...

Beautiful bike. I am drooling but doubt it would be within my budget.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-17, 12:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,386
Posted By jlax2485

Thanks for the recommendation. 62mm might be a...

Thanks for the recommendation. 62mm might be a stretch, though the trek is a 24 inch (61cm) frame and it is comfortable for me. I imagine the Italian sizing is usually slightly smaller than listed,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-17, 10:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,386
Posted By jlax2485

Just looking for something different in-general-...

Just looking for something different in-general- I don't know how you would quantify a different "ride sensation".
I know that I can quantify how a bike feels with a racier geometry/quicker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,386
Posted By jlax2485

I think it depends, if I can find a complete bike...

I think it depends, if I can find a complete bike I may keep it as is, depending on condition of course. The trek is all modern parts, I just spread the rear dropouts to fit the wheel and it works...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 03:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,386
Posted By jlax2485

No offense meant- I am just looking for something...

No offense meant- I am just looking for something different from the bike I already have. If that means lighter, thinner tubing and a different geometry. I'm sure, like my trek it is a very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 03:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,386
Posted By jlax2485

I was considering making an offer on the tempo,...

I was considering making an offer on the tempo, but does the fork look a bit bent in the first pic? It may just be the angle but it looks like it is slightly bent to me. The other one I don't know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-17, 02:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,386
Posted By jlax2485

I can ride anywhere from a 58cm - 61cm fairly...

I can ride anywhere from a 58cm - 61cm fairly comfortably.

What do you think of this Basso? I might make an offer on it.

Vintage 1980 Basso Gap | eBay...
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