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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,764
Posted By OrangeBike

Bianchi Boardwalk Seat Post

So I have an earlier model Bianchi Boardwalk frame (made in Taiwan) I need a seat post for...

The exterior of the seat tube is 28.6. Everything I can find on the interwebs, even the venerable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,288
Posted By OrangeBike

To me it looks like they rotated the shifter to...

To me it looks like they rotated the shifter to be on the inside, that's it. Am I missing something?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 07:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,288
Posted By OrangeBike

Nice kit, love the bag.

Nice kit, love the bag.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,288
Posted By OrangeBike

The RX-100 shifters are indexed, light action,...

The RX-100 shifters are indexed, light action, work great on my other bike.

Your setup looks very nice, I like it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,288
Posted By OrangeBike

After reading that, I've decided to give the VO...

After reading that, I've decided to give the VO thumbies a try. Looks like I can configure them a couple way. Thanks.

My whole intention with this post was to see if anybody had any experience...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 02:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/jim_queue...

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/jim_queue/Turbo/745499bf-7264-4c1b-8b5e-01378639363e_zpsgcxtlzdt.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 01:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,288
Posted By OrangeBike

Good tip, I also noticed this: Lovely Bicycle!:...

Good tip, I also noticed this: Lovely Bicycle!: 'Brifter' Bliss for Sweptback Handlebars (http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2016/06/brifter-bliss-for-swept-back-handlebars.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,288
Posted By OrangeBike

Thanks, but I am not interested in using the...

Thanks, but I am not interested in using the rapid fire. I already have the RX-100 set, I intend to use that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 12:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,288
Posted By OrangeBike

North Road style bars, shifters: Thumbies or stem?

I picked up a set of Sunlite North Road bars for a build, the inside diameter is too narrow to accept bar end shifters.

I'm using a Shimano RX-100 3x7 setup. For brake levers I'm using the VO city...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-16, 03:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,829
Posted By OrangeBike

I have a 1987 Super Sport I rebuilt. DA 7400 7sp,...

I have a 1987 Super Sport I rebuilt. DA 7400 7sp, Sugino crank, 105 brakes... runs a peach. Love it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-16, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,797
Posted By OrangeBike

One thing to watch out for is the metal braided...

One thing to watch out for is the metal braided kit from Jagwire. They are damn nice looking, but they're a little too thick to fit in some spots.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-16, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,031
Posted By OrangeBike

Don't know, haven't ridden the bike yet. I...

Don't know, haven't ridden the bike yet.

I don't like them, they're ugly (no offense), looking to spruce it up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-16, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,031
Posted By OrangeBike

Rims are 23mm. I lied, front bosses are...

Rims are 23mm.

I lied, front bosses are 70mm.

Dia Competition XCM on there now.
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/jim_queue/Cruising/IMG_20160621_201528_zps6xqddidi.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-16, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,031
Posted By OrangeBike

I measured, the posts are 65 in front and 80 in...

I measured, the posts are 65 in front and 80 in the rear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-16, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,031
Posted By OrangeBike

It's a 90's Schwinn Crisscross. CX-ish bike with...

It's a 90's Schwinn Crisscross. CX-ish bike with 700 wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-16, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,031
Posted By OrangeBike

I was looking at those, neat looking. Those with...

I was looking at those, neat looking. Those with a set of Kool Stops are tempting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,031
Posted By OrangeBike

Excellent, thank you.

Excellent, thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-16, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,031
Posted By OrangeBike

Are all canti brakes the same?

I just picked up a bike with cantilever brakes, a first for me.

Looking to upgrade to a nice set and I've noticed that outside of the arm geometry/angle and straddle wires, there's nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

The problem with the headset is that a lot of...

The problem with the headset is that a lot of places refer to a headset as being JIS because of the 27mm crown race, which is kind of half true. A full JIS headset will also have the 30mm cups. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-16, 06:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

Thanks. This frame uses a full JIS headset,...

Thanks.

This frame uses a full JIS headset, meaning 30.0 cups and a 27 crown race.

That being hard to find in an affordable headset, I had the head tube bored out to ISO 30.2
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-16, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By OrangeBike

Crisscross it is! Picked up this bad boy...

Crisscross it is! Picked up this bad boy today.http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/jim_queue/Cruising/IMG_20160619_162505_zpsnhgoxgrx.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-16, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,189
Posted By OrangeBike

I've been running a SunRace 7spd for a while now,...

I've been running a SunRace 7spd for a while now, pretty happy with it. They come in 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9spd. Though I thought we not to do a freewheel over 7...

Anyway, for the cost, you could burn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By OrangeBike

I may hit you up for that, we'll see what I find....

I may hit you up for that, we'll see what I find.

Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-16, 08:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By OrangeBike

Looks like the Trek 7** series bikes would fit...

Looks like the Trek 7** series bikes would fit the bill... Chromoly, fits a 700c.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By OrangeBike

That would be the easy route. :)

That would be the easy route. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By OrangeBike

Oh heck no, that's my baby. Just building up...

Oh heck no, that's my baby.

Just building up the stable, this would be my fourth bike, third since I fixed up the Sears. But I have also gotten rid of three bikes... balance you know. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-16, 01:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By OrangeBike

This is the neighborhood I want to be in: Best...

This is the neighborhood I want to be in: Best City Bike - the new PUBLIC V7

http://publicbikes.com/prodimages/800/54420_3.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By OrangeBike

Let's play! What kind of frame am I looking for?

So my SO rides one of these: 1999 GT Windstream (https://knowyourbike.com/gt/windstream/1999)
http://1mg.me/?w=250&h=250&filename=1999%20GT%20Airstream.JPG&f=Photos

I took it out the other day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-16, 12:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

That's where the tape ended. :) 48cm Nitto...

That's where the tape ended. :)

48cm Nitto Noodles and tape over tape left it a little short looking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-16, 11:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

Time for some amber shellac-tion! None v one...

Time for some amber shellac-tion!

None v one coat:
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/jim_queue/Turbo/IMG_20160522_140222_zpsv8qiuyio.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-16, 11:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

Aaaaaand we're back with some updates... ...

Aaaaaand we're back with some updates...

Time to wrap some bars! A little cloth over cork action.
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/jim_queue/Turbo/IMG_20160515_195338_zpsvr9khhwv.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

So I ended up putting 35mi on this bike over the...

So I ended up putting 35mi on this bike over the weekend. Man what a sweet ride, fits me perfectly. The Noodles are so comfortable I am seriously considering not wrapping them......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-16, 10:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

Rear fender is a tight fit. In fact, during my...

Rear fender is a tight fit. In fact, during my shakedown run I had to return home and remove it because of rubbing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

The braided housings really look awesome......

The braided housings really look awesome... However, the brake housings were just a little too large to fit through the eyelets. Casing kept getting split. I replaced them with gray and should do the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-16, 10:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

Updates, updates, updates... I've been...

Updates, updates, updates...

I've been working on the bike, just got tired of taking pictures.

Rims built, tires mounted and front fender installed. The Panaracer 38's were overly ambitious on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-16, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,394
Posted By OrangeBike

I checked the rear stays doing the string from...

I checked the rear stays doing the string from point to point and around the headtube, that was cool.

I also did it around the bridge, that was cool...

Put a straight edge along the stays, cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-16, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,394
Posted By OrangeBike

Aha! Good question...

Aha! Good question...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-16, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,394
Posted By OrangeBike

The frame is straight, the wheel is dished...

So why do I have this?http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/jim_queue/Turbo/IMG_20160408_204558_zpshov77hqk.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-16, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By OrangeBike

Cool, thanks. Nice bike in the past, just sat too...

Cool, thanks. Nice bike in the past, just sat too long. No idea what these things are worth.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-16, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By OrangeBike

My Phillips 3-speed

Got this a long time ago, just sits now. Wondering what the value may be.

Thanks.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/jim_queue/For%20sale/IMG_20160327_124658_zpsnrvedlrr.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 11:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

Brakes are FPO at this point.

Brakes are FPO at this point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 10:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

It is looking a bit busy... We'll see what it's...

It is looking a bit busy... We'll see what it's like to sit at.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 10:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

Headset, hanger... ...

Headset, hanger...
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q602/jim_queue/Turbo/IMG_20160325_225737_zpsb3gkj3sg.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

I will look tonight.

I will look tonight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

Nope.

Nope.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

Where would I find it?

Where would I find it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-16, 01:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

KHS wasn't much help. A few folks who have...

KHS wasn't much help.

A few folks who have had experience with KHS contributed here:
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1041760-so-little-guy-followed-me-home-tonight.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

I have a B17 on another bike I find to be a bit...

I have a B17 on another bike I find to be a bit narrow. With this bike I'm also hoping to be more upright, a little back more on my butt. I'm going for higher hands with the stem and Noodles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,697
Posted By OrangeBike

My '82(?) KHS Turbo commuter build...

So finally got all my parts together, the weather is starting to turn... time to kick this pig.

'82(?) KHS Turbo, Tange Champion 2 tubing. What's not here is a new Tange Levin CDS headset and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-16, 01:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,861
Posted By OrangeBike

I literally have a box full of these. I think I...

I literally have a box full of these. I think I counted 15 front/rear sets and another 10 or so just fronts...
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