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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 865
Views: 138,208
Posted By Lenton58

Someday I'm going to finish rebuilding this...

Someday I'm going to finish rebuilding this Dynaco ... I started it so long ago, I'm ashamed to say when. It was my go to amp back in the 80's
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,725
Posted By Lenton58

For years I was under the impression that...

For years I was under the impression that ‘Simplon’ was a Swiss firm. Wrong! In 1934, a pair of brothers started manufacturing bespoke bicycles under the name “Falke”. Their shop was quartered in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,717
Posted By Lenton58

I did. I assumed that black stuff was de-bonded...

I did. I assumed that black stuff was de-bonded epoxy. I'm just guessing that it had turned black in the autoclave. I didn't see any signs of Al corrosion ... just another bit of mystery to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,717
Posted By Lenton58

Wow... I watched the vid and saw the end of a...

Wow... I watched the vid and saw the end of a nice build end up with head coming off the TT and DT tubes. What a horror that could have been!

Years ago, I read that TIG welding an un-bonded Al...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,717
Posted By Lenton58

I'd definitely go for it. As a 979 owner, I'd be...

I'd definitely go for it. As a 979 owner, I'd be curious about the ride. (I love the Vitus frame.) I would not take any notice of some people calling out the "old glue" caution. De-laminations...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,961
Posted By Lenton58

@Bianchi834: That's real bike porno ... that...

@Bianchi834: That's real bike porno ... that shade of green with the understated Campagnolo alloy ... the 'Record' skewer and chromed drop out and chain stay — such a common sight, but the overall...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-18-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,559
Posted By Lenton58

A lovely photo of a true 'classic' in bicycle...

A lovely photo of a true 'classic' in bicycle culture. These were supreme machines during my schoolboys days — although I thought my Lenton Sports in Reynolds 531 was a cut better. But the "Sports"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 12:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,413
Posted By Lenton58

That would be perfection. Of course it would be...

That would be perfection. Of course it would be ideal if we could own lathes and mill them to exact specification. That's not gonna happen in my case, so I hope someone can come on here and recommend...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,029
Posted By Lenton58

Blah blah blah ... I've not worried about...

Blah blah blah ... I've not worried about hydroplaning since I was falling off motorcycles on a race track back in the early '70's. What has concerned me riding bicycles is "tram lining" on high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,413
Posted By Lenton58

As for me, finding step-down ferrules was once a...

As for me, finding step-down ferrules was once a very difficult task. Recently, I found a shop here in Sendai that has a jar of metal ferrules. Apparently the proprietor obtains them from Shimano.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,413
Posted By Lenton58

THANKS ... I've tried other solutions when I...

THANKS ... I've tried other solutions when I could not locate step-down ferrules — and failed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,029
Posted By Lenton58

Even in my limited competence in bicycle...

Even in my limited competence in bicycle mechanics and engineering, I'm sometimes spotting dubious or outmoded substance on Mr Brown's grand opus. But please, let's remember these following things:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 778,303
Posted By Lenton58

PM sent to you.

PM sent to you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,834
Posted By Lenton58

Thanks sincerely for the interesting education....

Thanks sincerely for the interesting education. Lorne/ Lenton58
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,834
Posted By Lenton58

Just how likely is it to land on a vintage,...

Just how likely is it to land on a vintage, aluminum touring machine? Well ... I freely admit to being rather uninformed on this matter, but ....

From what I have been learning in the last few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,961
Posted By Lenton58

Good ol' '600'

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,961
Posted By Lenton58

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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70's 4-Star Simplon road / Crit racer
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,349
Posted By Lenton58

You need to write this huge collection into your...

You need to write this huge collection into your will!! Get to a lawyer and amend your legacy immediately!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,961
Posted By Lenton58

In my dotage, it takes a lot to astonish me. THIS...

In my dotage, it takes a lot to astonish me. THIS DID!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,349
Posted By Lenton58

And you may never need to ditch it ... just...

And you may never need to ditch it ... just point it downhill a little. I never understood riders who advertise that the best way to mount a Brooks is to have it pointing UP-HILL. OUCH!

The only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,386
Posted By Lenton58

thanks wgb!

thanks wgb!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,349
Posted By Lenton58

I have three Brooks pro's on three bikes. Two of...

I have three Brooks pro's on three bikes. Two of them are older models with the big copper rivets. I watch the tension, and I treated them with Proofhide on both top and bottom just one time (to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,386
Posted By Lenton58

I've not lived in Canada for many years, and I...

I've not lived in Canada for many years, and I don't know about urban life in the USA. So I am wondering and asking myself this question:

If a person can provide some evidence that a bicycle has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,386
Posted By Lenton58

I would DEFINITELY extract this bicycle! The...

I would DEFINITELY extract this bicycle! The lugs, the Vitus tubing — what's not to like? Some of the gear on it looks very juicy too. Just gotta match a fork for the geometry. I hope you keep us...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,559
Posted By Lenton58

The Raleigh 'Sports' model was a veery popular...

The Raleigh 'Sports' model was a veery popular bike when I was a schoolboy in the late 50's early 60's — for those who could afford one. Nice bike!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,417
Posted By Lenton58

As everyone is saying, 'cross chaining' is a big...

As everyone is saying, 'cross chaining' is a big deal and ill advised. You just have to learn how much your equipment can tolerate — lots of info here already.

Moreover, the more your chain is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,029
Posted By Lenton58

I've been using that site for ... ahhh ... since...

I've been using that site for ... ahhh ... since I started using the internet. Twenty-seven years or so. I still refer to it, and was on there this week. I'm very grateful to the people who update...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,300
Posted By Lenton58

Somebody is making a lot of 27 inch tires. Japan...

Somebody is making a lot of 27 inch tires. Japan and other Asian countries have multiple millions of bicycles — on 27 inch tires. Every household here in Japan as at least. one or two bicycles. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 451
Posted By Lenton58

I was asking myself similar questions just before...

I was asking myself similar questions just before seeing this thread. I find that friction shifting 7 cogs on a freehub spaced for 126mm a bit finicky. I'm thinking of trying to put on 6 cogs for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lenton58

I'd not ridden my 979 for a few weeks, but...

I'd not ridden my 979 for a few weeks, but instead a couple of others in my 'rotation'. The latter can't considered to be doorstops either, but getting on the Vitus ... within half a kilometer the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 03:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,976
Posted By Lenton58

Whenever I visit my friend, the proprietor of...

Whenever I visit my friend, the proprietor of Ipponsugi Cycles here in Sendai, I start drooling over the Kalavinka road racer he competed on years ago. It hangs on his wall. It''s now obsolete for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lenton58

I see that I wrote too soon. You and Chombi have...

I see that I wrote too soon. You and Chombi have both contributed to the [b]VeloBase archive in regards to the Mavic '300' headset family. (Mine is a 312). And so I found out that the two tools will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lenton58

Good show! And, BTW, I didn't presume you had...

Good show! And, BTW, I didn't presume you had scuffed up the alloy. I dunno how rare these tools are. Hopefully you can obtain you own set. The only alternative I can think of is wrapping the parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,475
Posted By Lenton58

I'm going to say 56. That's way off what others...

I'm going to say 56. That's way off what others are saying ... but just looking at it in cold blood, that's what I see. On a 56x54 frame, a head tube can vary as much as a centimeter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 776,931
Posted By Lenton58

FRAME TRADE Restored Dawes Atlantis c. 1980 in...

FRAME TRADE
Restored Dawes Atlantis c. 1980 in Reynolds db-531 — including forks. 59 cm.

Seat tube: 59cm c-t
Top tube: 53.5cm >> 54cm c-c
Head tube: 135 mm

• Hand-built sport tourer....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 03:46 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 778,303
Posted By Lenton58

Dawes atlantis

FRAME (only) for Trade.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lenton58

I hope you have the two proprietary magic...

I hope you have the two proprietary magic spanners for the headset. A year or two after I bought my 979, I was desperate for a set. Luckily the previous owner still had them in his toolbox. It looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

Thanks to all those members who wrote in with...

Thanks to all those members who wrote in with their suggestions and experiences with 1x builds. This 'refit' has worked out well. The gearing feels about what I was aiming for. After straightening...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,961
Posted By Lenton58

Campagnolo Record in Japan

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,961
Posted By Lenton58

Gazelle AB

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

This is a very good recommendation. I have...

This is a very good recommendation. I have thought about such a build, but not for this frame. I have a lot of questions about how you set up a chain line with IGH, but I am interested in the idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll contact 'juvela'....

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll contact 'juvela'.

I've not looked them up recently, but a few years ago Simplon was still going in Switzerland. They specialize in high grade, competition MTB's....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

[QUOTE=delbiker1;23051943]3X in front with 1 cog...

[QUOTE=delbiker1;23051943]3X in front with 1 cog in the back was a thing I had thought about, got no farther than that. I do have a 1X set up with a V-O Porteur bar using 6400 bar end levers set in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

OK, thanks! I know these hubs. I built a bike for...

OK, thanks! I know these hubs. I built a bike for a friend a few years ago. iI was a frame-up build, and I needed a wheel set. Mr friend was never into overhauling hubs, so I was looking for sealed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

nlerner: thanks for the info. I didn't know such...

nlerner: thanks for the info. I didn't know such a hub in 126mm existed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

@nlerner: nice machine! I have thought about a...

@nlerner: nice machine! I have thought about a similar approach for another frame.

QUESTION: but what about the rear hub? Please tell me the story on that component. I can't see what it is. A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 01:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,368
Posted By Lenton58

About the only tubs available where I live are...

About the only tubs available where I live are Vittorio Rallyes. And they are all I can really afford. I think they are made in Thailand. They've gone up in price, like everything else. The last time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 01:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

I think yer right. I don't worry about speed so...

I think yer right. I don't worry about speed so much. When the bike was single speed, I found that sometimes I wanted to use more power than what was provided by 42-16T (70.7 gear inches) I dunno...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

Russ: I reread your post. It got me to thinking...

Russ: I reread your post. It got me to thinking and reconsidering. If I put the 42 ring on the inside of the spider — again as it was for single speed — I might be lined up for the 15T or the 16T. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By Lenton58

Thanks Mr Adventure! I appreciated the photos!! —...

Thanks Mr Adventure! I appreciated the photos!! — and the advice. it looks like the good chainline you illustrated is on the 16T cog. Yes? If so, that would yield you 64.1 gain inches, which is a...
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