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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8,819
Views: 1,138,771
Posted By jamesdak

Got in the cap today for the Grammo stem I just...

Got in the cap today for the Grammo stem I just put on the Sancineto. I was thinking I was going to get something plasticky and 3d printed. This is nice rubber, cool!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 425
Posted By jamesdak

Wow, fat tires on fast bikes, titanium parts,...

Wow, fat tires on fast bikes, titanium parts, disc brakes, all back in 1974. What's old is new again, LOL!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 574
Posted By jamesdak

Totally subjective on my part from a slew of...

Totally subjective on my part from a slew of bikes I've had. My weight has varied the past 6-8 years from high 180's to low 200 lbs. Every SL bike under me will flex when I stand a pedal to the point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21,816
Views: 3,147,063
Posted By jamesdak

Out this morning for a 30 mile shakedown ride of...

Out this morning for a 30 mile shakedown ride of the newly built up Sancineto. Gotta say that the crew at The Bike Shoppe really got this baby dialed in right for me. Super quiet drivetrain the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 178
Posted By jamesdak

Credit for the build goes to The Bike Shoppe in...

Credit for the build goes to The Bike Shoppe in Ogden, UT. I did the mockup but they did all the heavy lifting of this one for me. Great shop! I just wanted it done and have too many projects...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 178
Posted By jamesdak

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More sweet craftmanship...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 178
Posted By jamesdak

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Not feeling the "gold" bolts ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 178
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 178
Posted By jamesdak

Sancineto is done! Photo dump!

Pretty stoked about this one and hope it rides as well as it looks when I take it out in about an hour. Really happy with how it turned out after seeing how faded looking the paint was when I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By jamesdak

Very nice, something tells me that would clean up...

Very nice, something tells me that would clean up quite nicely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 454
Posted By jamesdak

Assist: ...

Assist:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,539
Posted By jamesdak

A month later and things really aren't any...

A month later and things really aren't any better. This may be the best it's going to be. Each ride it takes me a few hundred yards before the knee bends enough to allow me to stay fully seated in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By jamesdak

Yeah, in those years Raleighs jumped from 53 cm...

Yeah, in those years Raleighs jumped from 53 cm to 57cm, nothing in between which is my sweet spot. It honestly doesn't feel small when I'm on it. In fact I had it out for about a mile last night...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 469
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, like others said, local hardware store and...

Yep, like others said, local hardware store and take the stem with you. In my book better to go local where you can test fit bolts then risk an online purchase for what might be the right part.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 673
Posted By jamesdak

I've bought from this seller before and found him...

I've bought from this seller before and found him good to deal with and even helpful for finding some rare parts.

This might be a fun project to figure things out on since it's not a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By jamesdak

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Oops, backwards. Shame on me! ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By jamesdak

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Hmm...I need to swap this light saddle onto another bike more deserving....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By jamesdak

Photos of last year's winter bike-Warning modern mangled frame content.

Finally got around to doing a true photoshoot of the Bianchi Giro I picked up this winter for bad road use. This has me trying to decide what to do for next year's winter riding. I could continue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By jamesdak

^ Kelly is a well renowed frame builder. Among...

^ Kelly is a well renowed frame builder. Among other things he was one of the premier builders at Serotta.

Here's a good article about him:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21,816
Views: 3,147,063
Posted By jamesdak

Finally! I've been off for the past 3 days but...

Finally! I've been off for the past 3 days but un-forecasted rain and high winds have ruined any ride opportunities. Went out this morning on the Pancenti and got in 29 miles despite some really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By jamesdak

So, to explain better. This was bought used from...

So, to explain better. This was bought used from Kirk. Here's his comments from the ad.

"This is a custom Pacenti frame, made from a mix of Columbus Life and True Temper OX Platinum tubing and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By jamesdak

And a few more: ...

And a few more:

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Ritchey Cockpit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By jamesdak

More pics: ...

More pics:

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Not a classic fork but not really any different from my old Lemonds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 384
Posted By jamesdak

Proper photoshoot of the Pacenti - Classic in my eyes.

Thought I'd share this here fully since I finally took the time this morning to finally shot a full series of it. Yeah, it's not old but it's pure steel classic in my book with light tubing, pump...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 612
Views: 32,767
Posted By jamesdak

Colnago Master X Light Size...

Colnago Master X Light Size 58-$2500https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/73119325...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 612
Views: 32,767
Posted By jamesdak

Francesco Moser Road Bike- $600Mismatch of parts...

Francesco Moser Road Bike- $600Mismatch of parts and some issues to be looked at but maybe worth it for someone local.

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/75444576...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 612
Views: 32,767
Posted By jamesdak

For $200 it is certainly worth a look. ...

For $200 it is certainly worth a look. Especially since the chrome looks good and salvageable. I'm by no means an expert on these but the "coke bottle" style seat stays on Motta usually are an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 695
Posted By jamesdak

So cool to see you rocking this and a great speed...

So cool to see you rocking this and a great speed in my book. Well done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 200
Posted By jamesdak

So, there are clamps used on rear chainstays to...

So, there are clamps used on rear chainstays to anchor a housing with a ferrule end for various old IGH setups.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 961,957
Posted By jamesdak

Something a bit more modern today than the 70's...

Something a bit more modern today than the 70's Holdsworth I was working on two days ago. This Colnago CT1 came in a large purchase I made a couple of weeks ago. Went to build it today since it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By jamesdak

A couple from the test ride today. Took this out...

A couple from the test ride today. Took this out after putting 20 miles on my Motta. Initial impression was smoothness. The drivetrain felt smoother to pedal and was quieter than the Motta. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 21,816
Views: 3,147,063
Posted By jamesdak

Just my usual ride around the valley. Since the...

Just my usual ride around the valley. Since the Giro d' Italia started today I just had to ride the Motta. Afterwards I went right back out on the Holdsworth to see how I liked it now that it's set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By jamesdak

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Plenty tire clearance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By jamesdak

Holdsworth Professional back in proper racing form!

So this is the bike I bought last year when it was set up in an upright form. My master plan was to use it like that to help rehab the knee replacement being done in Nov. It did see some use for that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8,819
Views: 1,138,771
Posted By jamesdak

Thursday I got in some Campagnolo clamp on DT...

Thursday I got in some Campagnolo clamp on DT shifters so I can convert the Holdsworth Professional back to a proper drop bar setup. Friday I got in a big quantity of loose 3/16" and 5/32" ball...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 961,957
Posted By jamesdak

As my Fishlips bike shows....I agree. :D ...

As my Fishlips bike shows....I agree. :D

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I just can't find a white Fizik...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8,819
Views: 1,138,771
Posted By jamesdak

Today was two 7800 cranksets. One brand new and...

Today was two 7800 cranksets. One brand new and one slightly used. Both come with BB also, cool! I plan to pair these with the two DA 7700 groupsets I have in my stash. Both of the goupsets look...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-29-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By jamesdak

Very nice bike, GLWS! For anyone...

Very nice bike, GLWS!

For anyone contemplating this. I tore a KHS down to the bar frame about 2 years ago and was really impressed with how clean and well put together the frame was. Some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,173
Posted By jamesdak

^Jealous of you retiree's! One hour into the...

^Jealous of you retiree's! One hour into the work week and I'm already turned back into Sam Kinison! I hate this place and can't see how I'm going to make it three more years.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 745
Posted By jamesdak

I'll be keeping an eye out for a white Fizik...

I'll be keeping an eye out for a white Fizik Kurve for this but those are hard to find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,225
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, just needs a spacer. No big deal.

Yep, just needs a spacer. No big deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 745
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 745
Posted By jamesdak

I pretty much finished this one and then shot...

I pretty much finished this one and then shot some new pictures this morning. The plan was a nice ride later on but the rain is just not stopping it seems.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,173
Posted By jamesdak

As much as I love my old and new steel bikes I'd...

As much as I love my old and new steel bikes I'd be lying if I said these weren't exquisite rides also!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 961,957
Posted By jamesdak

This afternoon was a disassembly of the old Dura...

This afternoon was a disassembly of the old Dura Ace headset on the Holdsworth. The grease reminded me more of green peanut butter than grease. Once I got everything all cleaned up I got rid of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 612
Views: 32,767
Posted By jamesdak

New but made on the specs from the original...

New but made on the specs from the original 1930's bikes. A true Reynolds 531 frame but modern components. Had one for a few years and it's a great ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 612
Views: 32,767
Posted By jamesdak

Man, those are so fun to cruise on. I love mine!

Man, those are so fun to cruise on. I love mine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,390
Posted By jamesdak

Finishing the mock up of this one since it's...

Finishing the mock up of this one since it's still cold and rainy. Swapped the lighter Cane Creek wheels out for the slightly heavier Record/Hed Belgium wheelset since it gives me a wider rim. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 490
Posted By jamesdak

Just to be a bad influencer. For years I tried...

Just to be a bad influencer. For years I tried vintage bikes cobbled together, upgraded, etc., to give me sort of the functionality of a Dutch bike. Then I finally tossed in the hat and bought a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 961,957
Posted By jamesdak

Spent too much time today swapping parts between...

Spent too much time today swapping parts between an old C4 Air One vintage C.F. bike and the new to me Sancineto. Made a stupid mistake in the process and decided to just do a rare for me bike tear...
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