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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7,935
Views: 966,329
Posted By jdawginsc

Rattle can special. Took some inspiration from...

Rattle can special. Took some inspiration from past paint schemes you guys have done to the various Jdawgblasphemous brands. Raleigh, Motopecan, Puggits, etc...

The closer I look, the more I see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7,935
Views: 966,329
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m sort of excited about the build/paint. And...

I’m sort of excited about the build/paint. And actually had fun with the citri -strip shenanigans.

Might end up being a keeper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 743
Posted By jdawginsc

The Huffmeister and his Padawan learner. This...

The Huffmeister and his Padawan learner. This thread is going to be awesome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 307
Posted By jdawginsc

Looks a bit different than the Voyager pictured....

Looks a bit different than the Voyager pictured. Were any Travelers around at that point? My Schwinn knowledge is very sparse, but it looks like a lower level model than the Voyager. Stays look a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7,935
Views: 966,329
Posted By jdawginsc

Blasphemous Raleigh Phase 2.5

Phase 1: Purchase and decision to keep. Toughest phase... ascherer convinced me
Phase 2: Planning and stripping for paint.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 179
Posted By jdawginsc

No mistake. I’ve seen those and basically they...

No mistake. I’ve seen those and basically they are the same. The metal flexes a bit to fit snuggly and securely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,769
Posted By jdawginsc

You can also file down normal cheap cables but...

You can also file down normal cheap cables but then run the risk of weakening them. And it’s sort of a pain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 36,320
Posted By jdawginsc

That can’t be for real, can it? Seems to good to...

That can’t be for real, can it? Seems to good to be true...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,940
Posted By jdawginsc

The critical rub zone is between the chainstays...

The critical rub zone is between the chainstays at the crimp. I am pretty sure that was the limiter for me when considering tire sizes. I think I guesstimated a 32 was the max size.

Also remember,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 743
Posted By jdawginsc

Firstly, cool fork tools! Second, is my...

Firstly, cool fork tools!

Second, is my guess is that the ovalization of the steering tube was a purposeful attempt to properly misalign the headset at the factory...

When a SN is that long,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 743
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah, I don’t blame you. I was just kidding in an...

Yeah, I don’t blame you. I was just kidding in an AMCO sort of way!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 743
Posted By jdawginsc

Probably collapsed from the weight of the Huffy...

Probably collapsed from the weight of the Huffy after the shoot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By jdawginsc

Maybe the Japanese manufacturer...

Maybe the Japanese manufacturer (Fujita/Belt/Fuji) was just having a bit of fun and messing with the biking world about everyone copying the Campy NR?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 743
Posted By jdawginsc

Whoop whoop! Another horror thread has come!...

Whoop whoop! Another horror thread has come! Awesome!!!!

I think Dura Ace AX, modified through trickery to support a 130 spaced, 10 speed Spynergy 4 spoke wheel, with Winspace integrated aero...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 370
Posted By jdawginsc

I wonder what year they changed from the origInal...

I wonder what year they changed from the origInal Super (no chrome fork, just the clover leaf panto in the crown and no Colnago on the stay caps... my 1977 is “original” I think, though it DOES have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s a Fujita Hupel Rider or something....

That’s a Fujita Hupel Rider or something. Japanese brand I believe that was specified for Fuji’s I think, Rob.

Greek letters mean Superb or Super?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,940
Posted By jdawginsc

This makes my heart happy! When you do...

This makes my heart happy!

When you do finish the gold cabling, you might want a smaller loop to the rear derailleur.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,500
Posted By jdawginsc

pending

pending
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,940
Posted By jdawginsc

I don’t think I have used the full on capacity in...

I don’t think I have used the full on capacity in several years. 25s are not friendly to lower pressure usually, but 28s start to be and after 30, especially in the gravel variety, there is no set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,769
Posted By jdawginsc

From another UO-8 mostly. Haha. Those things were...

From another UO-8 mostly. Haha. Those things were tough though. A little cleaning and judicious use of an abrasive will make them serviceable...probably.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,769
Posted By jdawginsc

Any pictures of the cups races? That might be...

Any pictures of the cups races? That might be helpful. I have used 3m scrubbers and WD40, then wiped and used bar keeps friend to clean the races pretty decently. Even slightly tracked or pitted,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,940
Posted By jdawginsc

Haha! Yeah, all ADs were silver brazed if I...

Haha!

Yeah, all ADs were silver brazed if I recall correctly (by hand). Needed venting holes somewhere. They also make fun whistling noises...and catch ghostly apparitions if riding at night.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,214
Posted By jdawginsc

Same sentiment as most have opined. There might...

Same sentiment as most have opined. There might be a bike out there I would make original (I have one that is all original...Nishiki TriA...but that is only because I bought it as such and cleaned it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,940
Posted By jdawginsc

Looking like you are having a blast!

Looking like you are having a blast!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 489
Posted By jdawginsc

Not at all! Mad Honk, you da’ man! Glad it’s...

Not at all! Mad Honk, you da’ man! Glad it’s getting a good home!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 489
Posted By jdawginsc

I recognize that! Good call!

I recognize that! Good call!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 214
Posted By jdawginsc

A lot of the later 8 speeds will pull the same...

A lot of the later 8 speeds will pull the same for 9 speed. Not sure if this is one or not.

That said, the embossed 9 speed, long cage Mirage (or Veloce, or Avanti) are rare birds to find intact.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 695
Posted By jdawginsc

Absolutely worth doing something with. Very cool...

Absolutely worth doing something with. Very cool early large scale frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,443
Posted By jdawginsc

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image_f09146f19d406edaef3acfe11910b3ca5a68c10c.jpg
De-Raleigh-fication process underway!

Citristrip with some course sanding to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 112,393
Posted By jdawginsc

Make it a single chainring up front! Drill out...

Make it a single chainring up front! Drill out the brake bridge!

Wheels and chain and cable housings are seriously the best bets for safe weight reduction. You already shaved some grams via the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 695
Posted By jdawginsc

Yep. Honestly, I don’t think Colnago did the MTB...

Yep. Honestly, I don’t think Colnago did the MTB thing as early as this frame seems to be (mid-80s). I’m pretty sure they jumped aboard about the same time Campy did briefly (early 90s).

Rossin,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,198
Posted By jdawginsc

That bike above (champagne) has some fascinating...

That bike above (champagne) has some fascinating wares attached to it. Brake set Cavalotto is something else.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,830
Posted By jdawginsc

Hey stranger! Good to see you back on the boards.

Hey stranger! Good to see you back on the boards.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,198
Posted By jdawginsc

Thanks for the journal entries! Really cool, Rob!...

Thanks for the journal entries! Really cool, Rob! I especially liked the cultural stuff. My son is considering a few years in Japan and I am completely supporting it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 18,641
Posted By jdawginsc

In a “blind leading the blind way...”

In a “blind leading the blind way...”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 695
Posted By jdawginsc

Sort of always surprised by restickering the big...

Sort of always surprised by restickering the big brands on what are sometimes nice frames in their own right.

More often than not, I don’t think it is an insidious plot for sales, but maybe a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 226
Posted By jdawginsc

Im guessing this was Sprint non-indexing and a PO...

Im guessing this was Sprint non-indexing and a PO wanted indexed shifting? It would make sense that they exchanged RD, shifters and freewheel to make it work.

As non-indexing goes, Sprint probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By jdawginsc

It absolutely is, but there are a few other...

It absolutely is, but there are a few other things that provide grits to help the cleaning...and it is much less caustic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 695
Posted By jdawginsc

No real clue. After the Fauxsin saga, was...

No real clue. After the Fauxsin saga, was somewhat resolved by Lattz and his sleuthing, weirder things have happened!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 695
Posted By jdawginsc

It’s a Colnago.

It’s a Colnago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 814
Posted By jdawginsc

You beat me to it, but Sonny Bono was the right...

You beat me to it, but Sonny Bono was the right call.

I need a Roman numeral glossary to keep up with juvela

I figure them out eventually, and it makes me slow down to read!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,135
Posted By jdawginsc

You guys did an incredible restoration. Looks...

You guys did an incredible restoration. Looks fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,443
Posted By jdawginsc

Not a Schwinn guy, but their heavyweight fillet...

Not a Schwinn guy, but their heavyweight fillet braised bikes always had the coolest colors. The Root Beer, your Orange, banana yellow, the powder blue...was there a lime-Kelly green maybe...? Was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By jdawginsc

So definitely a sport tourer, with emphasis on...

So definitely a sport tourer, with emphasis on the sport. Very cool frame I didn’t know existed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 489
Posted By jdawginsc

Might have something. I will check.

Might have something. I will check.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah, I posted the vinegar and barkeeps before...

Yeah, I posted the vinegar and barkeeps before the picture, so it might be a deeper then simple surface type. But that’s where I would start I think.

Another would be Oxalic acid, which I do not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7,935
Views: 966,329
Posted By jdawginsc

Nicely done!

Nicely done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 391
Posted By jdawginsc

I have learned something new once again! SR does...

I have learned something new once again! SR does NOT equal Sakae Ringyo.

The Windsor connection is very interesting. Which is in itself a fascinating brand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 391
Posted By jdawginsc

I could be wrong, but they and Araya seem to me...

I could be wrong, but they and Araya seem to me to have contracted out? But I think it is the same company.

If not, I learned something new about Sakae Ringyo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By jdawginsc

Respond to some of the other threads to get 10...

Respond to some of the other threads to get 10 and away you go! Welcome aboard. I am interested to see it!
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