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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,940
Posted By RFC

LOL!!! I'm back! Still a good idea and still...

LOL!!! I'm back! Still a good idea and still works!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By RFC

For new I would suggest the Black Mountain Cycles...

For new I would suggest the Black Mountain Cycles road frame. Has what you are asking for.

If I recall correctly, some of the Bridgestone RB-1's had these features.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-16, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,630
Posted By RFC

Thanks for all of the good advice! Still...

Thanks for all of the good advice! Still thinking about this project and may go another direction.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-16, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,630
Posted By RFC

Does anybody make a drop bar with MTB diameter (22.2)?

I have a mid 90's Litespeed MTB that I would like to turn into a drop bar bomber. It has grip shifters and I'd like to use them on the conversion.

Does anyone make a drop bar in MTB diameter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,020
Posted By RFC

The Ant frames were designed for fixed gear.

The Ant frames were designed for fixed gear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

I think that's the idea or at least what I do on...

I think that's the idea or at least what I do on my CC, although I usually stand when I jump a curb.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 11:53 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

Agree about the head tube size. Both my CC and...

Agree about the head tube size. Both my CC and BMC road are 56's. On the CC, the HT is 12cm and on the BMC is 15cm.

The CC TT is square while the BMC has an inch or two of slope, allowing for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 11:49 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

Aw, come on, just kidding you guys a bit.

Aw, come on, just kidding you guys a bit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 09:07 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

Now the fit police! A twofer! Won't get...

Now the fit police! A twofer!

Won't get into it and those who prefer to jam their balls when they stand over their bikes. About 1 1/2 inch of stand over. Fits just fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

LOL! Here we go!

LOL! Here we go!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

Aw, the saddle police! How I've missed you!;) ...

Aw, the saddle police! How I've missed you!;)

First, all photos are subject to some distortion.

Second, I set up Brooks saddle to take into consideration the droop in the leather where you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-16, 07:30 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

Come on, what's not to like . . . .;) ...

Come on, what's not to like . . . .;)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/SurlyCCSS_zpsoh59dc1r.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/SurlyCCSS_zpsoh59dc1r.jpg.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-16, 11:49 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

Sounds like a great time!

Sounds like a great time!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-16, 08:44 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

I respect your thoughtful opinion, but larger...

I respect your thoughtful opinion, but larger tubing, such as on Madison, will make a difference in performance. The original CC's were made out of 531 tubing, but because so many of them broke,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-16, 08:14 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 40,572
Posted By RFC

If you are primarily concerned about aesthetics,...

If you are primarily concerned about aesthetics, then stick with classics, lugs, etc. Performance is a different matter. I own several lower cost TIG welded bikes (Surly CC, BMC Road, 2007 Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-16, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,184
Posted By RFC

Dig the Basso in Jamaican colors. Go Bolt!

Dig the Basso in Jamaican colors. Go Bolt!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,880
Posted By RFC

Tell you spouse to bite it.

Tell you spouse to bite it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-16, 03:48 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,859
Posted By RFC

I am amazed that no one has yet explained there...

I am amazed that no one has yet explained there is no need to cold set a 126mm steel frame to fit a 130mm hub. Just apply a little outward thumb pressure and it will pop right in with no damage to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-15, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,736
Posted By RFC

I agree. The rust issues do not appear to be...

I agree. The rust issues do not appear to be that bad, and primarily on the chromed areas. BTW, I agree it is a 1985 record. I had one just like it with the same chrome scheme. I think that is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-15, 01:04 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,150
Posted By RFC

Yes! My experience exactly with the Performance...

Yes! My experience exactly with the Performance in Scottsdale. What's more, the Manager usually comes by to see what I'm riding. It probably helps that, like you, my bikes are all really nice and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-15, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,838
Posted By RFC

The Look 196 was a revolutionary bike and the...

The Look 196 was a revolutionary bike and the precursor for many modern frame designs. The ergostem was very much part of the package. I had a 196 and, if I recall correctly, the ergostem was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,959
Posted By RFC

I suggest you do a little gravel grinding on the...

I suggest you do a little gravel grinding on the SRP Canal trail running from the Pima trail head 15 miles across the reservation to Granite Reef Dam and the base of Red Mountain. You will go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 30,298
Posted By RFC

I wouldn't mind having a Nikon F for my shelf. ...

I wouldn't mind having a Nikon F for my shelf. These are purely target rifles, as in Olympic 10m rifle competition. Scoped, I use them for 25m benchrest in my backyard. A lot of fun to shoot and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,824
Posted By RFC

Looks like it would fit me. Are you another...

Looks like it would fit me. Are you another cyclist who has magnificently enhanced legs?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 09:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,912
Posted By RFC

I will add that I have ridden many C&V road...

I will add that I have ridden many C&V road racing bikes. All fun. I have a Surly CC set up single speed and like it very much. It is not a road racing bike. It is an A10 Warthog. It is my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 09:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,912
Posted By RFC

Good to hear! I have a 90 ST600 and couldn't...

Good to hear! I have a 90 ST600 and couldn't agree with you more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-15, 09:08 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 30,298
Posted By RFC

Wow! I love this thread! What an interesting...

Wow! I love this thread! What an interesting and eclectic set of C&V interests. Thanks! Please keep it going.

I have to wonder what psychological models trend towards the old v. the modern. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-15, 09:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 29,661
Posted By RFC

All good comments. I suggest you peruse the long...

All good comments. I suggest you peruse the long vintage MTB thread on this forum as well as the vintage forum on MTBR.com and retrobike.co.uk. A couple of hours on those sites will dramatically...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,911
Posted By RFC

I can't believe you guys are still b******g about...

I can't believe you guys are still b******g about lycra. I've been riding in Lycra 5 days a week for more than 40 years. Now that's vintage!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,824
Posted By RFC

Yup, the penny trick.

Yup, the penny trick.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,518
Posted By RFC

The "Red Titanium" MTB

Title should read "Titanium Red."

A couple of years ago, I purchased a Ti MTB frame from a very knowledgeable seller in the Netherlands. At the time, he told me that it was a mid 90's frame made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-15, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,824
Posted By RFC

Apparently I was right about the old MIGs. The...

Apparently I was right about the old MIGs. The MIG-1 Titanium Red. I was directed to these strings on the Retro forum.

Titanium Red bikes - got one or remember them? | Retrobike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-15, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,824
Posted By RFC

Well done! And the 950 is an excellent platform.

Well done! And the 950 is an excellent platform.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,824
Posted By RFC

Well done! What gearing are you using?

Well done! What gearing are you using?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-15, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,824
Posted By RFC

Thanks! These are Fatboys, which are no longer...

Thanks! These are Fatboys, which are no longer made/sold. The tensioner is the one that came with the Performance kit. It appears to be just like the Surly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-15, 10:06 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,836
Posted By RFC

My Neo Classics -- 98 Litespeed Ultimate ...

My Neo Classics --

98 Litespeed Ultimate

1991 Litespeed Tachyon

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/Ultimate2r-1_zps548b55b6.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-15, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,824
Posted By RFC

The latest version of my mid 90's Ti Dutch MTB...

The latest version of my mid 90's Ti Dutch MTB made out of surplus MIGs.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0328r_zps0w2c4cgd.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,824
Posted By RFC

Really like what you did with the Litespeed! ...

Really like what you did with the Litespeed!

I've already given this Dutch Russian Ti MTB the treatment.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/SRP%20Canel%2034r_zpsyesc7ian.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 24,629
Posted By RFC

I think there was a South Park episode about a...

I think there was a South Park episode about a similar cycling development.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-15, 08:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,502
Posted By RFC

Very nice. The majority of my annual mileage is...

Very nice. The majority of my annual mileage is on single speeds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-14, 08:59 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,814
Posted By RFC

I love orange bikes and the annual orange bike...

I love orange bikes and the annual orange bike thread!

I always have at least one orange bike because it is a law of physics that orange bikes go faster.

Here is my now gone early 80's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-14, 10:48 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 24,951
Posted By RFC

Go WGN Go!

Go WGN Go!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,627
Posted By RFC

Sure. What's your email address?

Sure. What's your email address?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,871
Posted By RFC

Beautiful bike and in great shape!

Beautiful bike and in great shape!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 25,473
Posted By RFC

Since this has become a vote, here's mine. I...

Since this has become a vote, here's mine. I like classic steel, but my modern steel bikes simply ride better. As a result, I'm reducing my classic collection to only those I really like.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-14, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,611
Posted By RFC

Well said!

Well said!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,027
Posted By RFC

LOL! No way! ...

LOL! No way!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/TonyStark_zps3d14b4f6.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/TonyStark_zps3d14b4f6.jpg.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-14, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,027
Posted By RFC

My Look KG96 is going to the Look USA Museum

My most fun eBay deal ever.

I have been scaling back on the pack and put my 1989 Look KG96 on the bay. Then I got an email from the Look USA head of marketing asking if I would consider a trade...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-14, 10:59 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 25,473
Posted By RFC

All good choices. I went with Surly CC as single...

All good choices. I went with Surly CC as single speed bomber and BMC road as the sort of Bridgestone RB-1 with clearance for 33+ (Actually, I've had an RB-1 and the BMC is a lot better).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,243
Posted By RFC

I've had the same experience with a new Pro....

I've had the same experience with a new Pro. B-17s are no problem, but the Pro just never got comfortable until I used Sheldon Brown's Neets Foot Oil soak. Now it's just fine and in great shape. ...
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