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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 8,326
Views: 3,093,881
Posted By The_Joe

That tire selection is perfect.

That tire selection is perfect.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 562
Posted By The_Joe

I think that's a happy accident. The black and...

I think that's a happy accident. The black and gold is a very cool combo, provided it matches the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By The_Joe

A brief follow up: the front wheel has been...

A brief follow up: the front wheel has been laced. My earlier problem was due to poor calculations/short spokes.

I was able to do a quick test spray on the fork. First time using liquid masking....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 983
Posted By The_Joe

I own several pairs of Goodr glasses. They're...

I own several pairs of Goodr glasses. They're inexpensive, polarized, and come in several shapes with tons of colors. Color of shade never makes much of a difference for me but if you're looking for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By The_Joe

Something panto'ed on the top of the bottom...

Something panto'ed on the top of the bottom bracket as well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By The_Joe

The plan is to use it on my old, kinda small...

The plan is to use it on my old, kinda small Kuwahara that will be relegated to the trainer. I'd cannibalized it previously and the only bars I've got left are Cinelli. If the plan goes well those...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By The_Joe

I'll take the 1A please if it's still available.

I'll take the 1A please if it's still available.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-07-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,414
Posted By The_Joe

Very late to this party. I'll take the BBT5 if...

Very late to this party. I'll take the BBT5 if it's still around.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 476,188
Posted By The_Joe

You just have to ride faster! I use a...

You just have to ride faster!

I use a Specialized Align and I've never felt overly warm even on 90* days. It's a comfortable, affordable helmet, and it's got MIPS which I'm still out of the loop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 949
Posted By The_Joe

One step ahead of you. Already confirmed that I...

One step ahead of you. Already confirmed that I can in fact us the spokes for my drive side.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 949
Posted By The_Joe

I'll try and respond the best I can without...

I'll try and respond the best I can without needing to quote everyone. Maybe you'll all see it.

These are new production rims.

I could not measure the rim as I didn't have it in hand yet....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,764
Posted By The_Joe

Not really what you're asking for but I've got...

Not really what you're asking for but I've got this Sameness stem sitting around. 25.4 clamp, 1 1/8 steerer. Though I suspect you might be looking for a 1"....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 949
Posted By The_Joe

The rib is just the one side. Not sure what it's...

The rib is just the one side. Not sure what it's purpose is but it's on both rims so not a an issue as far as defects go. The eyelets do alternate. I haven't looked closely enough to try and figure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 949
Posted By The_Joe

Way too long for a 2x unfortunately. Not to...

Way too long for a 2x unfortunately. Not to worry. I'll learn from the mistake and it'll give me more practice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 949
Posted By The_Joe

I just used the Park tool method to measure my...

I just used the Park tool method to measure my ERD. 2 spokes of a known length and calipers to measure the gap. It brought me to 603mm which unfortunately is much larger than the 598mm ERD Ambrosio...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 949
Posted By The_Joe

Thank you. The lacing is correct. I was head...

Thank you. The lacing is correct. I was head scratching for a bit because things did get wonky at first. The guys over at C&V helped me with that one.

I started the process by getting all of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 949
Posted By The_Joe

This picture is precisely what I was concerned...

This picture is precisely what I was concerned about. I did do the ball pien thing already. I have no issue ordering new spokes and starting over if that's what it takes. With maybe a few exceptions...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 949
Posted By The_Joe

Help needed on a wheel build.

First time building a set of wheels. Tension seems high, spokes seem short, failure seems imminent.

Run down:
Miche Primato hubs
Ambrosio Excellight hubs
2.0/1.8 spokes
32 hole
3x
Rim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,643,282
Posted By The_Joe

Perfect for your next no drop group ride.

Perfect for your next no drop group ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By The_Joe

Quick query for any experts reading along. I've...

Quick query for any experts reading along. I've got my wheels trued up and tensioned. Plucking them is closer to a B than an A. My cheap tension meter shows most of the spokes around 160kg (I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 467
Posted By The_Joe

Good point. You know, I almost said "stupid...

Good point. You know, I almost said "stupid question" instead of "simple question". Really got ahead of myself there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 467
Posted By The_Joe

I'll ask the simple question first. Are you sure...

I'll ask the simple question first. Are you sure the BB is installed the right way round?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By The_Joe

Thank you!!! I never would have figured that out...

Thank you!!! I never would have figured that out in my own. This is why I love the community.
The front wheel is now laced, looking correct, and all ready for tension and truing. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By The_Joe

My rims arrived yesterday so I poured some...

My rims arrived yesterday so I poured some coffee, cued up Bike Gremlin's wheel build video and got to work. The first 16 spokes were fine... I stayed up last night trying to finish it off but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By The_Joe

​​​​​I'm sure you're right. If remember correctly...

​​​​​I'm sure you're right. If remember correctly there was a cheater bar on the wrench just for the very first turn and then it was more cooperative.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By The_Joe

I have. It worked very well but not quite well...

I have. It worked very well but not quite well enough. The weather also forces me inside and it just makes such a mess in the small area of the house I have to work in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By The_Joe

My mid-life resto-mod build. A long term mega thread.

Forgive me while I get a bit long winded. You can just look at the pictures.

In August I was in an accident at work and dislocated my right shoulder. I haven't been on a bike since and I still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,209
Posted By The_Joe

Thanks to this thread I also recently ordered...

Thanks to this thread I also recently ordered from Lee. A great transaction and the spokes are perfect.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By The_Joe

Who ARE you?? I kid. Your videos and...

Who ARE you??

I kid. Your videos and collection are always great to see. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,103,366
Posted By The_Joe

Nothing classic or vintage but they will wind up...

Nothing classic or vintage but they will wind up on a vintage frame soon enough. Miche hubs and a nifty fold up tool pouch for under the saddle....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 12
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Views: 567
Posted By The_Joe

I guess I'm the outlier. I love wrapping...

I guess I'm the outlier. I love wrapping handlebars.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,540
Posted By The_Joe

Clever. And beautiful bike. I settled on building...

Clever. And beautiful bike. I settled on building the wheels I wanted with silver spokes. More work but, yes. Worth it? That remains to be seen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,764
Posted By The_Joe

That settles it then. A new pair of Excellights...

That settles it then. A new pair of Excellights are on their way to me. Not surprisingly, Ambrosio has terrible distribution in the States. Cicli Corsa had the best price even with the shipping fees....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,764
Posted By The_Joe

I have recently discovered the Ambrosio Excellent...

I have recently discovered the Ambrosio Excellent and Excellight. They have a unique look without being too boxy or too aero. They also fall not too far from the measurements of Araya CT-19 which are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,764
Posted By The_Joe

Slowly but as expected. I've hesitated to create...

Slowly but as expected. I've hesitated to create a real-time build thread because it may well take me a year.
Chemical stripping only got me so far so now I'm going to send out for sandblasting. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,764
Posted By The_Joe

Unfortunately that's part of the problem I've...

Unfortunately that's part of the problem I've been running into. I've already ordered some new hubs at 32 so 36 won't do it. Surprisingly I found a set of Nisi Mixers in 28, which I thought was odd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,764
Posted By The_Joe

Iso rims

No longer looking.

Looking for Italian clinchers for an early 80s build. 32h, preferably not a box rim. Lacing to new hubs so very good condition would be ideal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,540
Posted By The_Joe

Oh wow. I didn't even know about this guy....

Oh wow. I didn't even know about this guy. Thanks. I was thinking I'd just build the wheel myself, I've got 2 wheel builds under my belt already. I should have specified in my first post that I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,540
Posted By The_Joe

Why all the black spokes?

Throughout the process of building a neo-retro road bike, the wheels have been my biggest hurdle. The frame.will be outfitted with Shimano R7000 so I'm trying to find a wheel set with black rims. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,243
Posted By The_Joe

I usually go for any number of the sub $20 Casio...

I usually go for any number of the sub $20 Casio watches you can find on Amazon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,602
Posted By The_Joe

I was initially drawn to this jersey because I'm...

I was initially drawn to this jersey because I'm a fan of Selle Italia. It was an added perk to light up the face of my Colombian best friend when I sent him a picture. He knows nothing about cycling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 861
Posted By The_Joe

Thankfully the drive side chainstay chrome is in...

Thankfully the drive side chainstay chrome is in pretty great shape. I've gone over it with some aluminum foil and polish. The rest of the rear triangle appears to be raw steel under the paint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 861
Posted By The_Joe

I did reach out to Jamesdak already about his....

I did reach out to Jamesdak already about his. The Losas never got back to me either. Not a huge deal. I'm thinking I may try and source some Losa decals for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 861
Posted By The_Joe

The right amount of quirky. I even uncovered...

The right amount of quirky. I even uncovered another 'C' panto'd into the brake bridge. She's gonna be fun.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-01-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 648
Posted By The_Joe

I'm actually using a vintage Shimano seat post in...

I'm actually using a vintage Shimano seat post in very good condition so I'd rather not turn that down, as silly as.it sounds.

Either way, I was able to open the ears a bit and run a quick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 861
Posted By The_Joe

Chrome plating mystery

This new-to-me frame came repainted, with an exposed chrome drive side chain stay. If the pictures show it well enough, there is a hard line at the drop out that I assumed was the end of the chrome...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-21-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 648
Posted By The_Joe

Thank you both! Very informative.

Thank you both! Very informative.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-21-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 648
Posted By The_Joe

Reaming from 27 to 27.2?

I bought a vintage frame that I thought was Columbus SL. It won't easily take a 27.2 post so I'm thinking it may be the beefier SP. Now, it's only a 55cm frame and I'm barely 160lbs. Knowing that SP...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-26-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By The_Joe

​​​​​​ Thank you! This is exactly the kind of...

​​​​​​
Thank you! This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-25-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By The_Joe

Fitting a resto-mod

Hello all,

So, I'm building up an old steel frame with modern Shimano parts and I'd like to get an actual fit done for it. My concern is the difficulty of setting bar position on a bike with a...
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