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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 02:06 AM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,162
Posted By Munny

It is a 54 And as you would have guessed,...

It is a 54
And as you would have guessed, "Signature"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,162
Posted By Munny

40 pages already! I remember seeing the start...

40 pages already!
I remember seeing the start of the topic, a while ago.
Besides an Axel track bike, I'm not in Merckx built bikes.
I prefer the earlier ones and own a Fiat team bike (team member...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,242
Posted By Munny

Well well... This is a much more valuable...

Well well...

This is a much more valuable Plume Sport and not a Plum Vainqueur.
I wanted to purchase for the second time the frame in NL but Covid started and prevented any travel.
It is not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-23, 01:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 884
Posted By Munny

Well, I considered to leave the nutted axle and...

Well, I considered to leave the nutted axle and came to the conclusion that I was not trusting it to be secured.
You lenghtened it by pulling and twisting of a few degrees at the extended lenght.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 884
Posted By Munny

Here comes the pictures... For the story,...

Here comes the pictures...

For the story, the wheelset is intended for Bugs Bunny.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52775470555_29f24e91b6_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2opA5J8)Marin Suntour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 884
Posted By Munny

Thanks Charles. I should have said that I must...

Thanks Charles.
I should have said that I must have done this with hundreds of hubs, Campagnolo, Shimano, FB, Miche, Porthor, Suntour, Simplex, Sturmey, etc...
The self extending locknut doesn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 884
Posted By Munny

Shimano came with a surprising variety of cones...

Shimano came with a surprising variety of cones but this is not an issue.
I've a bag of M730 hollow axles and another one with the cones.

The part #12 (sleeve lock nut & spacer) has 2 positions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 884
Posted By Munny

Shimano came with a surprising variety of cones...

Shimano came with a surprising variety of cones but this is not an issue.
I'm a bag of M730 hollow axles and another one with the cones.

The part #12 (sleeve lock nut & spacer) has 2 positions to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 01:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 884
Posted By Munny

How to dismantle FH-M730-NT?

Hi,

Recently, I've found new wheels monted with Deore XT hubs, the M730 of 1986.

Yes but ... NT = Nut Type.
These allow for either 126 mm or 130 mm between the rear dropouts.

I'd like to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-20, 04:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,433
Posted By Munny

Classic & Vintage ? ?

Classic & Vintage ? ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 03:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,385
Posted By Munny

The drawing illustrate the third model of front...

The drawing illustrate the third model of front derailleur.
The second model is with a cable stop with only a hole for the cable
The first has also screws to retain 778 & 782

First time I read...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,269
Posted By Munny

A cycling event in Belgium already going on since...

A cycling event in Belgium already going on since last Sunday

No need to come by bike ...

Camille Van Hauwaert, who after being the first champion coming from Belgium became a major bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,104
Posted By Munny

There was a time, here in Belgium, when lock...

There was a time, here in Belgium, when lock rings were prohibited on track.

I don't know if it's still the case and anyway I was thinking that fixie were nowhopefully has been with many of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 01:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,277
Posted By Munny

Carl, This Bourdel deserves more than rusting...

Carl,
This Bourdel deserves more than rusting away on a pole.
Here a mixed Bourdel being restored by a friend https://veloretrocourse.proboards.com/thread/1496/bourdel-mixte
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 11:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 21,469
Posted By Munny

NF, without pictures, would make me think about...

NF, without pictures, would make me think about "Norme Francaise" , something the french were stamping on any product to be certified.
Superia had a similar "bad" design of the seat post lug and had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 21,469
Posted By Munny

Groene Leeuw was a rather important manufacturer....

Groene Leeuw was a rather important manufacturer.
Most of the team bikes were made by them.

Some specific stories although. Mieke knows them
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,983
Posted By Munny

I don't remember where I left that magic wand. ...

I don't remember where I left that magic wand.
So, to reply I went back to my pictures posted here https://veloretrocourse.proboards.com/thread/1534/fiorelli-ma-coppi?page=2
Sorry, it's written in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-20, 12:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,312
Posted By Munny

This attracted my attention since I have a set of...

This attracted my attention since I have a set of track wheels with the front hub equiped with a quick release.
I got it from the cyclist they were built for and talk with him about this since I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-20, 04:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,293
Posted By Munny

Sorry but I'm afraid I need to drop this and...

Sorry but I'm afraid I need to drop this and unsubscribe from the post.
It's not about you or the errors by lack of knowledge.

I'm not here to argue
I'm still bitterfull of what I experienced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,293
Posted By Munny

Sorry, I'm about quality and not mass production ...

Sorry, I'm about quality and not mass production
And quality is not about economics, hence, chrome was used on many brands.


You will understand if I'd say that I prefer the good quality Merckx...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,293
Posted By Munny

Again again, reading this vintage cycling legend...

Again again, reading this vintage cycling legend about belgian painted chrome : "the Belgian bikes were usually "painted" with chrome"

Although some brand used to do this, they were only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,320
Posted By Munny

I found this post by accident Both are well...

I found this post by accident

Both are well Belgian production

The headset is of high quality
W, like Woit. See here https://veloretrocourse.proboards.com/thread/2055/said-woit

The crankset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 22,796
Posted By Munny

Mr Juvela, would you please STOP to use my...

Mr Juvela, would you please STOP to use my pictures without authorization, without even letting me know !

Can you list your sources!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 06:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,848
Posted By Munny

How painfull it is to be quoted after you express...

How painfull it is to be quoted after you express the desire NOT to hear about this.




How difficult is it to READ what have been the exchanges and to consider the other answers confusing ......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 01:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,848
Posted By Munny

I'll unsubscribe from this subject overloaded...

I'll unsubscribe from this subject overloaded with answers not reading Skiron posts.

It drifted away and transformed into a don't like Alan, don't like Vitus storm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-19, 05:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,007
Posted By Munny

Item 2 is a third hand used to press the brake...

Item 2 is a third hand used to press the brake caliper while tuning them

Item 3 : I believe to set tyres on rims
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-19, 05:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,007
Posted By Munny

Made for holding front or rear hub axle in a vice

Made for holding front or rear hub axle in a vice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-19, 04:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,391
Posted By Munny

I started to read before realizing that this is...

I started to read before realizing that this is an old content surfacing again.

This has nothing to do with the Paganini belgian brand (many belgian but Italian sounding brands in that period)
I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,848
Posted By Munny

I've a Vitus 979 that I kept for experiments. ...

I've a Vitus 979 that I kept for experiments.
The frame got the horizontal tube starting to get loose, was repaired under waranty by Vitus before failing again.

No 3 weeks warning but immediate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,983
Posted By Munny

Mine seems slightly more recent I was given...

Mine seems slightly more recent

I was given the frame by a friend

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn90/bduc61/DSC05335_zpspwuq0v7r.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-19, 05:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,258
Posted By Munny

Here in Belgium, I know a prolific ebay seller...

Here in Belgium, I know a prolific ebay seller who uses(d) to brings nos campagnolo items to a slot maker to get them pantographed so that he could increase their value

I wouldn't pay more for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-19, 09:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,258
Posted By Munny

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,258
Posted By Munny

:foo: :( Poor Freddy ...

:foo:

:(

Poor Freddy

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/214x300/s_l300_ad5e5bcc2678f70c1d3789d28f57bfeaefdea236.jpg

:cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,258
Posted By Munny

Didn't you hear of one of the best cycling...

Didn't you hear of one of the best cycling champion?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-19, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By Munny

There were some pedal makers in Belgium The...

There were some pedal makers in Belgium

The most prolific was JRC
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-19, 12:10 AM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,885
Posted By Munny

So the intended smileys were ;) , :love: , :) ...

So the intended smileys were ;) , :love: , :)

:lol:

Sorry for the WE, I can't make it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-19, 12:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,606
Posted By Munny

Yes a have a little stock Alloy or steel,...

Yes a have a little stock
Alloy or steel, original Titan.
Depending on the model, ...

Please post a picture of the complete handlebars.
Looks to be an unusual model
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-19, 01:13 AM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,885
Posted By Munny

Having been driven to show one of my Italian...

Having been driven to show one of my Italian bikes (Galmozzi) I'm feeling the need to balance it with the core subject of my addiction.

Yes, from times to times I get diverted by the high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-19, 11:58 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,217
Posted By Munny

Mine. Completed restoration about 6 months...

Mine.

Completed restoration about 6 months ago

https://live.staticflickr.com/1842/29198113597_57fc1e0718_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Lu8XVF)
by bagheerabe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-19, 03:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,269
Posted By Munny

I grew up in Auderghem and what I can say is that...

I grew up in Auderghem and what I can say is that the display in the then early Marisa shop was very attractive but too expensive for me.
I must have some pictures of Belgian Liberia somewhere but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-19, 01:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,269
Posted By Munny

I didn't read well. I was assuming the number...

I didn't read well.
I was assuming the number to be on the seatpost tube.
I've seen this for several large belgian makers

If on the top tube, forget about this. Indeed, 3000 is for Leuven. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,408
Posted By Munny

Yes, "L'express"! That was the name escaping my...

Yes, "L'express"! That was the name escaping my mind.

You're right about the real chrome. It's as real as it gets.
Chromed "socks" were fairly common on Belgian bikes from that era, and not just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,269
Posted By Munny

Hi Being called by Juvela, I believe you...

Hi

Being called by Juvela, I believe you are missguided by a potential french origin
Liberia was not only a Grenoble french maker

There was a shop in Belgium making their own frame (or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-19, 05:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,408
Posted By Munny

As you may know I've high quality standards and...

As you may know I've high quality standards and at a fair or on a web site, I don't see the bad quality bikes.
Yesterday however, visiting one of my forum members, I asked him about a frame hidding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,215
Posted By Munny

Surprise! In Belgium we use BSC threads. We...

Surprise!
In Belgium we use BSC threads. We like to stay away from the french cycling excentricity
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-19, 12:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,408
Posted By Munny

Sorry but I would not look at this quality...

Sorry but I would not look at this quality "Flandria-built Jan Janssen Super Prestige"
Compare it with your Toortleboom and you would understand
In general, I don't see Jan Janssen, Superia,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,408
Posted By Munny

How comes that I never see any ? I think I...

How comes that I never see any ?

I think I know belgian bikes rather well

About Libertas, here mine
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-19, 12:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,124
Posted By Munny

Since you asked, here how I see what you shared ...

Since you asked, here how I see what you shared

"The original paint and decals were shot due to extensive rust"

Extensive rust and shot original paint? Really?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-19, 02:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,124
Posted By Munny

If... the nice original paint had been kept, with...

If... the nice original paint had been kept, with correct parts ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-19, 11:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,215
Posted By Munny

Here in Belgium, for the local market,...

Here in Belgium, for the local market, manufacturers used 2 dimensions of tyres
700C and 650C
I insist on the C : No 650B (French ), no 650A (Dutch)
The 650C disapeared in the sixties
...
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