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05-11-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,563
Posted By JT1973

That’s my swanky price point! Looking forward to...

That’s my swanky price point! Looking forward to this, Skip.
04-26-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 921
Posted By JT1973

Here’s another great idea/tutorial for making...

Here’s another great idea/tutorial for making your own bag stiffener from Starmichael Bowman of the late, great Norther Cycles shop in pdx....
03-05-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 378,759
Posted By JT1973

Thanks, Dylansbob ! Great to hear Hetres could...

Thanks, Dylansbob ! Great to hear Hetres could possibly fit. And that recent zac19 are a good rim to build up. I have a pair that’s anodized more brown ish than black and an older decal. I had read...
03-04-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 378,759
Posted By JT1973

Just helped a friend by the 24” size of this year...

Just helped a friend by the 24” size of this year of super sport! I’m excited to see it as a 650b conversion.
Dylansbob , is there additional clearance for a wider tire or do the Col’ d’ Vie max...
12-25-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
Posted By JT1973

Damn, was hoping for a Bojack Horseman inspired...

Damn, was hoping for a Bojack Horseman inspired “track” bike project.
still a salvageable idea for 2021
happy new year, folks!
12-09-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,137
Posted By JT1973

ooo, that’s a great tip. Much appreciated! I’ll...

ooo, that’s a great tip. Much appreciated! I’ll have to search eBay for those levers. And glad to hear the soma hoods are a good fit. Was thinking of ordering some in black for a pair of campy...
12-05-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,786
Posted By JT1973

News to me, too. Thanks for the tip. It does...

News to me, too. Thanks for the tip.

It does mirror the tip of using a quick release skewer to hold the freewheel remover tool on the freewheel without slipping, but despite knowing that trick I...
11-16-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,058
Posted By JT1973

I texted with the seller and found him to be...

I texted with the seller and found him to be unhelpful. Glad to hear more background from others here. This frame ticks a lot of boxes for me, but seller isn’t very motivated or accommodating.

He...
11-10-20, 08:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,137
Posted By JT1973

Boom. Thank you, squarenoise and cudak888 . These...

Boom. Thank you, squarenoise and cudak888 . These are some very helpful details. I now know that I have the NGC 450 levers, but not the proper adjusters.

Very good to know those repop diacompe...
11-10-20, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,137
Posted By JT1973

Meant to also say that I’m using step-down...

Meant to also say that I’m using step-down ferrules at the housing and brake lever interface. It’s an ok fit, but I think it could be improved by using the cable adjusters or ferrules these levers...
11-10-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,137
Posted By JT1973

Now, what ferrules or cable adjusters fit best?

Thanks for these images and the Soma hood recommendation. I wouldn’t have thought to try them. With gloves, I’ve settled on and don’t mind the naked hood look.

I love these GC levers and bought...
08-14-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,067
Posted By JT1973

Subscribing to make sure I see all these cool,...

Subscribing to make sure I see all these cool, black components. These levers are nice, Brent.
OP: I have some first gen dura ace in black, but it might be older than you’re looking for: mid-70s,...
08-13-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,394
Posted By JT1973

Thanks, that’s helpful. About the same clearance...

Thanks, that’s helpful. About the same clearance as on a Panasonic or Japanese- built super Le Tour that I have.
08-12-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,394
Posted By JT1973

Follow-up to your added details: what’s the...

Follow-up to your added details: what’s the largest 700c tire you fit? Looking on Flickr it looks like some variant of gravelking, but I couldn’t see width.
thanks,
05-17-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 179,402
Posted By JT1973

Hey Al, I just got a small frame red Cimarron....

Hey Al,
I just got a small frame red Cimarron. I think it’s 17.5” center to center seatpost. I’m not sure how Schwinn sized these. I live in Edgewater, Chicago, near lake and Loyola’s campus. Let...
02-20-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6,492
Views: 762,449
Posted By JT1973

Hey, francophile, just to add to your search, the...

Hey, francophile, just to add to your search, the New Royal Super Light stem was made in black and French-sized. I bought one at a swap that has the cool milling and ultralight Allen bolts. The...
02-18-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,242
Posted By JT1973

much obliged! Yes, it’s the same model as your...

much obliged! Yes, it’s the same model as your Blackburn. Thank you,
02-12-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,242
Posted By JT1973

Thanks for the tips, mechanicmatt! Where are the...

Thanks for the tips, mechanicmatt! Where are the two o seals on the Blackburn? And do you need to buy new o seals from Blackburn or do they come with the hose and head assembly you mentioned above?...
02-06-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,744
Posted By JT1973

Tganks, Francophile! I appreciate all these...

Tganks, Francophile! I appreciate all these details.
best,
Leif
02-05-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,744
Posted By JT1973

In you experience, does the testors enamel, spray...

In you experience, does the testors enamel, spray or vial, hold up well? I’m interested in painting a head tube black metallic on an otherwise excellent condition 70s frame and wondering if testors...
01-24-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,493
Posted By JT1973

Thanks for the added restoration details &...

Thanks for the added restoration details & photos! Glad to hear and see that powder can look this nice. I’ve read that a yellow like this is hard to achieve with sprayed paint; perhaps the powder...
01-24-20, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,493
Posted By JT1973

Love the color. Did you repaint or is that...

Love the color. Did you repaint or is that original paint color? Looks wonderful.
Thanks,
10-25-19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,399
Posted By JT1973

Ditto. I’ve not seen the part you’re talking...

Ditto. I’ve not seen the part you’re talking about. Does it serve as a ferrule for brake housing connection at top of lever?
thanks,
10-23-19, 12:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,535
Posted By JT1973

Google “rivbike newbaum” and you’ll find the...

Google “rivbike newbaum” and you’ll find the pictures that Rivendell created of maroon and other colors treated with clear and amber shellac.
best,
07-14-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,718
Posted By JT1973

Thanks, Tiredhands!

Built it up easily and couldn’t be happier! Great bike, thoughtful packing, excellent seller! Thanks, tiredhands
...
06-20-19, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,718
Posted By JT1973

PM sent! thanks,

PM sent!
thanks,
03-19-19, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,537
Posted By JT1973

Yes, me too. Gorgeous result!

Yes, me too. Gorgeous result!
02-21-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,115
Posted By JT1973

Thanks for organizing this! I’m excited to...

Thanks for organizing this! I’m excited to attend.
Best,
Leif in Rogerswater
11-22-18, 07:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,744
Posted By JT1973

One difference is brass bushings we’re used on...

One difference is brass bushings we’re used on the older Dural Forge model vs red delrin plastic on the later brakes marked “Racer.” Competitions also used brass bushings so that seems like a...
05-16-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 17,611
Posted By JT1973

Thanks, friends., I picked one up in Edgewater,...

Thanks, friends., I picked one up in Edgewater, Chicago, today. I’ve been happy enough with simple system of bike hooks, but this stand will make wrenching outside possible. Can’t beat the price.
05-14-18, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 378,759
Posted By JT1973

Thanks, Scott! Much appreciated. I tried using a...

Thanks, Scott! Much appreciated. I tried using a c-clamp for this task but it wasn’t strong enough. The screw or bolt mechanism would deflect sideways when I put a lot of pressure on it. Anyway,...
05-12-18, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 378,759
Posted By JT1973

Cool. Would you mind posting a photo of your...

Cool. Would you mind posting a photo of your modified vise grips? Is it s 10-inch size vise grips, by chance? Thanks!
04-06-18, 09:37 AM
Replies: 434
Views: 56,126
Posted By JT1973

Thanks! Reading on mobile device mode removes sig...

Thanks! Reading on mobile device mode removes sig info. Looking forward to perusing later with desktop mode.
04-03-18, 05:02 PM
Replies: 434
Views: 56,126
Posted By JT1973

No doubt. I’m with Homer. ,Vonruden, do you have...

No doubt. I’m with Homer. ,Vonruden, do you have a Flickr account or something like that where we can see more of these bikes?
Thanks for posting. Love the variety on all these color threads.
03-30-18, 02:16 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 16,033
Posted By JT1973

Hey Zeke, Thanks for photos. Love the grey...

Hey Zeke,
Thanks for photos. Love the grey tape and the black stem. What stem is that by the way? Cinelli?
Thanks,
03-29-18, 09:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,934
Posted By JT1973

I second or third the recommendation to avoid...

I second or third the recommendation to avoid those thick tubed aluminum racks for your application. I bought the Tubus Vega in silver and the large diameter of tubing was incongruous with vintage...
03-23-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,427
Posted By JT1973

That’s really nice. Is it 650b or a 700c with...

That’s really nice. Is it 650b or a 700c with mafac competitions? Looks like a 38mm wide tire, whatever the diameter.
03-22-18, 11:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,620
Posted By JT1973

Exactly, they sell things marked as in-stock when...

Exactly, they sell things marked as in-stock when really they just order that item from QBP after you place your order. Ideally, you’re waiting for two processing and shipping stages, but Niagara...
03-03-18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,242
Posted By JT1973

1974 LeJeune 650b / upright conversion

https://www.flickr.com/photos/9015075@N02/39885266334/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/9015075@N02/39885266334/in/dateposted-public/...
10-23-17, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,643
Posted By JT1973

I'll take the TA specialties dust caps. And I'd...

I'll take the TA specialties dust caps. And I'd like to buy the superbe derailleur if I could find a suitable replacement bolt. Any idea on where to source that? I'll PM about payment for dustcaps...
10-19-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,522
Posted By JT1973

Edit: "Spidel" marked competitions, not...

Edit: "Spidel" marked competitions, not "simplex."
10-18-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,522
Posted By JT1973

Love the discussion so far as I've got a...

Love the discussion so far as I've got a maybe-Carre shop LeJeune from the early 70s. As to the question of which brakes, I'll put a vote in for Mafac Competition center pulls. I love mine. The...
08-30-17, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,449
Posted By JT1973

Hi, I've got a 24-inch Trek 930 from 1979. It's...

Hi, I've got a 24-inch Trek 930 from 1979. It's in rough cosmetic shape, but no rust. I'd say it's a perfect candidate for a powdercoat or just run it as a deceptive beater. I sealed all the exposed...
08-11-17, 11:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,350
Posted By JT1973

I've ridden an '84 touring series iii in the...

I've ridden an '84 touring series iii in the 25-inch size for 5 years now. I converted it to 700c wheels briefly. The braking was mediocre due to the stock cantilever brakes which are the t-rex arms...
07-14-17, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,270
Posted By JT1973

I'm interested in the shimano 600 hubs. Looks...

I'm interested in the shimano 600 hubs. Looks like rear is 36h. Is that correct? Also, is this 130 old spacing and HG or UG compatible? Finally is lone dura ace front hub still available? Private...
03-23-17, 09:11 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 44,564
Posted By JT1973

First off, thanks realsteel for another fabulous...

First off, thanks realsteel for another fabulous tutorial. I love your projects, documentation, and writing.

This is a bit of thread drift but I'm pretty sure the milled stem shown above is a new...
03-11-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 378,759
Posted By JT1973

Thanks, E. I'm not sure on the gear inches. It's...

Thanks, E. I'm not sure on the gear inches. It's definitely tall at 53T x 18, maybe 80 inches? But fine for me in the flatland. I wanted to try this crank to see if the 165 size was necessary; kept...
03-11-17, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 378,759
Posted By JT1973

1979 Trek 930 650b Conversion

Hi folks,

just put this together. It's a Columbus SP Trek 930, 24-inch size.
I wanted to try further indenting the stays. That was a challenge. I built a tool using a c-clamp and welding a piece...
03-08-17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,682
Posted By JT1973

Wow, thanks for these additional details,...

Wow, thanks for these additional details, duane041, I learned a lot from what you and cdmurphy described. Thanks also for the PC reference Lascauxcaveman. Hope the color discussion isn't too much of...
03-07-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,682
Posted By JT1973

Thanks, Lascauxcaveman, like Gugie said, with all...

Thanks, Lascauxcaveman, like Gugie said, with all the PC choices it's really nice to get confirmation that a particular color will look good on bike tubes and in various lighting situations. It looks...
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