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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1,094
Views: 388,867
Posted By rccardr

Looks to me like that front fender needs to get...

Looks to me like that front fender needs to get higher above the tire where it passes under the fork crown and caliper. How much clearance is there between the fender and the bottom of the caliper...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-20-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 256
Posted By rccardr

Agreed. A regular old DA RD of the first gen...

Agreed. A regular old DA RD of the first gen will clear a 28 tooth cog. How large a cog will this Crane shift?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,165,169
Posted By rccardr

Continuing to tootle around on the decked-out...

Continuing to tootle around on the decked-out Davidson, getting ready for a weeklong tour in June.
After days and days of rain, finally a hot & sunny one yesterday that turned things rather humid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 966
Posted By rccardr

I think you’ve found the ‘Ultimate Riding...

I think you’ve found the ‘Ultimate Riding Experience’.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 889
Posted By rccardr

I just ordered ceramic bearings for my seatpost. ...

I just ordered ceramic bearings for my seatpost.
Catch me now, suckahs!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 324
Posted By rccardr

You might want to keep an eye out for those...

You might want to keep an eye out for those Sprint bits. Love the 600 stuff but those shifters have a terrible reputation for durability. The indexing tangs are made of pot metal and over time they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,165,169
Posted By rccardr

32-mile shakedown run on the Davidson with...

32-mile shakedown run on the Davidson with fenders, racks and bags. Been almost two years since all this stuff was hung on it and never did it with 35's.
Need to get ready for a weeklong tour coming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 473
Posted By rccardr

Fave friction DT shifters of all time? Shimano...

Fave friction DT shifters of all time? Shimano 600 6207’s. Simple, light, nice feel, smooth action. Hold a set well and will shift across an entire modern sizes freehub.
Have them on at least...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By rccardr

The Panto’d Merckx ones will fit on standard...

The Panto’d Merckx ones will fit on standard downtube shifter braze-ons (the square ones) using 5mm D ring bolts.
The e-Bay ones are levers only; you will need a set of internal Campagnolo bits to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 473
Posted By rccardr

If you really want indexed 9 speed Shimano, one...

If you really want indexed 9 speed Shimano, one option is to pick up a pair of BS-77 bar ends, which have both an index and friction option. As mentioned above, like the Microshift, they fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,165,169
Posted By rccardr

Nice if somewhat muddy ride on local trails on...

Nice if somewhat muddy ride on local trails on the Cherubim. It gets ultra moist-y under the tree canopy after all the rain we've had recently.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 681
Posted By rccardr

I've bought from Boca Bearings for years- good...

I've bought from Boca Bearings for years- good folks. They have 6901's intended for bicycle use for as low as $13 per.
Suggest you give them a call to make sure you're getting what you need. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,018
Posted By rccardr

You might want to consider the Kestrel 200SCI or...

You might want to consider the Kestrel 200SCI or Trek 5500 OCLV. Both came with 7410 at some point.
In the mid 90’s world of mountain bikes, hybrids, and everything in between, those two stood out...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-05-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By rccardr

Well, that’s tempting.

Well, that’s tempting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 10,545
Views: 1,572,238
Posted By rccardr

If anyone is refurbishing an Iron Man frameset, I...

If anyone is refurbishing an Iron Man frameset, I have a full set of Velocals decals. PM me if interested.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By rccardr

Mmmm…my memory may be failing me at age 72, but...

Mmmm…my memory may be failing me at age 72, but seems to me the wrap on a 6600 is 37 only on the long cage.
Pretty sure the short cage wrap is the same as the 640x- somewhere in the high 20’s....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,165,169
Posted By rccardr

31 mile gravel ride on the Cherubim Sportif with...

31 mile gravel ride on the Cherubim Sportif with MFG and Sally Walnuts. They ride modern gravel bikes but keep me honest and wear me out!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,066
Posted By rccardr

You gotta admit, there’s virtually zero visual...

You gotta admit, there’s virtually zero visual difference between 30mm and 28mm tires. Both look cool.

On the other hand, there can be significant difference in your face between riding tires too...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-30-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By rccardr

That’s lovely. You’ll never get someone to buy...

That’s lovely. You’ll never get someone to buy it for what it’s really worth, but would think mid teens on eBay.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 453
Posted By rccardr

I’ve never, ever, had to have a head tube faced...

I’ve never, ever, had to have a head tube faced and that’s counting easily over a hundred bike frames.
Based on the quality of bikes in your sig, not likely that anything in that league would...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,148
Posted By rccardr

(shrugs shoulders) I dunno. Have owned and...

(shrugs shoulders)

I dunno.
Have owned and enjoyed 80’s Cinelli’s but not enough to keep one permanently.
There have been many, many Centurions in the stable. All nice riders,some have been on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 40,209
Posted By rccardr

So, maybe an 82 730?

So, maybe an 82 730?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,593
Posted By rccardr

Yep, also a Shimano 6207, which shifted a...

Yep, also a Shimano 6207, which shifted a 48/34/24 triple reasonably well at Eroica CA.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,593
Posted By rccardr

Currently a Shimano CX-70, (the Do Everything FD)...

Currently a Shimano CX-70, (the Do Everything FD) but have also sucessfully used a Dura Ace 7400.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,593
Posted By rccardr

The early 80’s SR Apex 86bcd crank on the Raleigh...

The early 80’s SR Apex 86bcd crank on the Raleigh Gran Tour currently carries a set of 48/28 chainrings (no pins, flat rings) and shifts like buttah. Mated to an 8 speed 12-34 cassette, friction...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 361
Posted By rccardr

I have a couple that might work. Stem on one pair...

I have a couple that might work. Stem on one pair is 4.86mm, the other is 2.4mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,403
Posted By rccardr

If your intended use is around DC and environs, a...

If your intended use is around DC and environs, a 32 would be pretty much perfect. Would even be good for the C&O.
I’d go fatter for touring, though.
I’m in NoVA and ride into DC frequently. We...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,593
Posted By rccardr

Suggest you consider a new Tiagra level crankset...

Suggest you consider a new Tiagra level crankset and bottom bracket, same arm size, now on sale for around $105 at Performance Bike: Shimano Tiagra R460 Crankset (Black) (2 x 10 Speed) (Hollowtech...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 16,765
Posted By rccardr

Once again, sir, you manage to astound those...

Once again, sir, you manage to astound those among us who are less creative and experimental.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,546
Posted By rccardr

Two suggestions from someone who runs 12-30...

Two suggestions from someone who runs 12-30 cassettes with 48/34 cranks on several bikes:
1) Chain is too short in big/big
2) Don’t use small/small. In fact, I don’t use the bottom half of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,141
Posted By rccardr

I have a pair of skinwall Schwalbe Luganos in...

I have a pair of skinwall Schwalbe Luganos in size 23 if you're interested. Hardly worn, stored way from UV and come with tubes, great for a wall hanger.
Yours for the cost of postage, PM me if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 40,209
Posted By rccardr

Good point. Catalog shows a painted fork but...

Good point. Catalog shows a painted fork but similar crown shape. Clippy things are undeniably period Schwinn.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 40,209
Posted By rccardr

That Tempo’s been messed with. Not original fork,...

That Tempo’s been messed with. Not original fork, looks like the head tube’s been repainted.
Among other stuff.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,968
Posted By rccardr

Jagwire POPS and others that have a reduced...

Jagwire POPS and others that have a reduced insert circumference work fine.
But yes, many Shimano brake calipers were designed to work well without a ferrule.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,684
Posted By rccardr

Odd place, yes. Not a new crack, tho- looks like...

Odd place, yes. Not a new crack, tho- looks like plenty of corrosion in the cracked area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 296
Posted By rccardr

Pls post a pic of the other side.

Pls post a pic of the other side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,165,169
Posted By rccardr

30 sporty miles around two local lakes on the...

30 sporty miles around two local lakes on the Cherubim Sportif. Recently installed a vintage Sugino PX series 46/36/26 triple to enable better climbing on the steep, abrupt gravel roads in this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 379
Posted By rccardr

That CX 70 will definitely shift the triple...

That CX 70 will definitely shift the triple flawlessly…when friction shifted.
Many here will be interested to find out how it works with STI shifters.
Not me personally, but…others.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,369
Posted By rccardr

I expect to see pictures; nice ones should be...

I expect to see pictures; nice ones should be easy since the area is so stunning.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By rccardr

Berto is still very mich worth reading.

Berto is still very mich worth reading.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21,844
Views: 3,165,169
Posted By rccardr

Those roads do look familiar… While you were...

Those roads do look familiar…
While you were doing that, got in a quick (and I do mean quick) 20 miles with my daughter and SiL just before the rain hit here.
For some inexplicable reason, they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 456
Views: 86,901
Posted By rccardr

Suggest someone keep the Shimano hoods for brake...

Suggest someone keep the Shimano hoods for brake levers or STI's if they are in one piece.
Always worth keeping even if the innards are trashed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,676
Posted By rccardr

He’s being difficult? Won’t accept expert...

He’s being difficult? Won’t accept expert opinions? Certain he knows the ‘value’ of this pile? Fine.
Now it’s his problem, not yours.
Done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,777
Views: 246,929
Posted By rccardr

Because it sounds like…?

Because it sounds like…?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,920
Posted By rccardr

Why is my head still hurting?

Why is my head still hurting?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 603
Posted By rccardr

The Park Tool web site is your good friend. ...

The Park Tool web site is your good friend.
Visit it, listen to it, read it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,822
Posted By rccardr

That’s a pretty decent $650 bike in today’s...

That’s a pretty decent $650 bike in today’s market. Not great, but decent.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,676
Posted By rccardr

A person would have to be insane to pay that kind...

A person would have to be insane to pay that kind of money for a bunch of dirty old bicycles and parts.
If he gets 10% of that for the whole dealio and the buyer carts it all away, he should...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,920
Posted By rccardr

You two make my head hurt. And not in a good...

You two make my head hurt.

And not in a good way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 402
Posted By rccardr

Yep. That’s how I set up my 78 Richard Sachs. ...

Yep. That’s how I set up my 78 Richard Sachs. Shifted perfectly.
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