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02-18-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,405
Posted By poprad

Weirdly it's pronounced "Fray-zhooose" Frejus...

Weirdly it's pronounced "Fray-zhooose"
Frejus pronounced ...unless the town is pronounced differently from the cycle brand, but now that I (sadly) don't live in France I can't ask a local.

It's...
02-03-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By poprad

John your videos get better and better. I love...

John your videos get better and better. I love the build and sincerely appreciate your time and effort to put out this kind of content. My current assignment has me in a very non-cyclable city so...
11-10-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Huh. Well whatdya know about that?

Huh. Well whatdya know about that?
11-08-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,130
Posted By poprad

Can't wait to see the vid, I caught your road...

Can't wait to see the vid, I caught your road trip preview and it whetted the appetite for buildup goodness. Congrats on having this done, it looks lovely.
11-06-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,583
Posted By poprad

It definitely feels like cotton...like if you...

It definitely feels like cotton...like if you pulled a cotton ball apart and straightened it. Yep, burns like cotton too.
11-06-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,583
Posted By poprad

Sound advice, and when I'm on a shop I don't use...

Sound advice, and when I'm on a shop I don't use WD 40 for cleaning parts, but when in Paris do what ya gotta. WD is easily found and other stuff less so. It also works really well to soften old...
11-06-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,583
Posted By poprad

After cleaning the BB set and finding it in...

After cleaning the BB set and finding it in perfect shape, I greased it all up and put the bearings in place. Then I turned to the BB shell. Thus began the weird...

I noticed while brushing out...
11-06-22, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,583
Posted By poprad

Stuffed French Frame...WTF?

OK, I've been working on bikes for more than five minutes. I know I have a lot to learn and I'm only a weekend wrencher... but I thought I'd seen a thing or three.

Then this. I was doing a...
11-04-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

We didn't amass as much as I thought we would. ...

We didn't amass as much as I thought we would. Lots of new books, some nice small things, but the Singer is my souvenir in the truest sense. I'll never ride it without remembering France.

I'm...
10-31-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Happy Autumn indeed, but bittersweet for me. I...

Happy Autumn indeed, but bittersweet for me. I just accepted a reappointment to my old job at the Dept. of State, so I'm leaving Paris. It was an incredible experience to meet the folks at Singer...
10-24-22, 04:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,783
Posted By poprad

Gregory, Congrats on this gorgeous find. ...

Gregory,
Congrats on this gorgeous find. I wouldn't change a thing about that stem if you can make the fit work for you, that patina is fantastic!

Also, In case you didn't know Ideale has...
10-11-22, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By poprad

My first "real" road bike was a black 560, I rode...

My first "real" road bike was a black 560, I rode that thing for more than a decade. This is personally nostalgic, and I will enjoy seeing your build!
08-28-22, 02:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,461
Posted By poprad

This thread over Sunday morning coffee is why I...

This thread over Sunday morning coffee is why I love this forum.
08-28-22, 02:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 540
Posted By poprad

Karma happens, lovely bike in iconic colors.

Karma happens, lovely bike in iconic colors.
08-28-22, 02:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,158
Posted By poprad

I love that you kept the patina and that you used...

I love that you kept the patina and that you used parts on hand. Something about this build just gels, it's very well done. Congrats and thanks for sharing!
08-27-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 259
Posted By poprad

I get your question, but the vagaries of fork...

I get your question, but the vagaries of fork crown design, wheel/tire combo and brakes make it impossible to answer. Most of us have installed the cheapo plastic SKS type at one time or another and...
08-26-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,149
Posted By poprad

That's fair, I suffer from an incessant...

That's fair, I suffer from an incessant comparison with the book, and that's just a recipe for disappointment usually. I admit I did really like Michael Caine in the 2002 version. I've always...
08-26-22, 02:38 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,149
Posted By poprad

That is a truly fantastic and simple drip...

That is a truly fantastic and simple drip machine. Paired with a quality grinder and beans it can rival any method for a good cup.
08-26-22, 02:35 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,149
Posted By poprad

Great novel, meh movie (aren't they always?) ...

Great novel, meh movie (aren't they always?) Have you read The Comedians?
08-25-22, 01:16 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,149
Posted By poprad

Awesome!

Awesome!
08-24-22, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 914
Posted By poprad

Great article, thank you for posting it

Great article, thank you for posting it
08-24-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,609
Posted By poprad

Another fantastic vid John, keep 'em coming! My...

Another fantastic vid John, keep 'em coming! My only niggle is the sound quality, even the cc option doesn't capture some of the dialogue and I want to hear it!

Super minor complaint though,...
08-24-22, 06:07 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,149
Posted By poprad

Was it the "normal" or "Midwatch" urn? During my...

Was it the "normal" or "Midwatch" urn? During my time at sea I only accidentally sampled the Midwatch sludge once. I can still remember the foul taste...
...
08-24-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,149
Posted By poprad

What a great thread topic. I'm a coffee geek...

What a great thread topic.

I'm a coffee geek from way back. My wife loves the smell but can't suffer the taste, so I became a coffee snob by accident by only needing to brew a couple cups a day....
08-22-22, 06:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,227
Posted By poprad

Subscribed, I anticipate this being interesting

Subscribed, I anticipate this being interesting
08-04-22, 12:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By poprad

Thanks for posting this! Rouleur ran a series of...

Thanks for posting this! Rouleur ran a series of articles some years back about the racing in the Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War period and it was fascinating. Your pics of the museum...
08-03-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By poprad

I still love my 99 R4000. Those CAAD aluminum...

I still love my 99 R4000. Those CAAD aluminum frames were, and are, the heat.
08-01-22, 06:51 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

You have my jealousy sir.

You have my jealousy sir.
08-01-22, 06:40 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Clearly Ago15 is planning to be in the Alps with...

Clearly Ago15 is planning to be in the Alps with the crew. I can confrim that Paris is, indeed, generally closed for the month as the lunch at work options have dwindled. On the upside the COVID...
08-01-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By poprad

You're killing it with these thread drops SoL! ...

You're killing it with these thread drops SoL!
Great content, can't wait for more.
07-31-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 909
Posted By poprad

Another fantastic post, thanks SoL! Re-reading...

Another fantastic post, thanks SoL!
Re-reading this I find myself really regretting giving away my Trek 560 bought new in 1988, given to a bike-less friend in 2000. I wonder if he still has it...
07-31-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Quite correct, from Olivier: Good evening Marc,...

Quite correct, from Olivier:
Good evening Marc,

This frame was made with a series of 7 others identical to the
Canada. That’s why they’re numbered that way.
So there are only frames on...
07-25-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Ah OK, then indeed I may have run across it...

Ah OK, then indeed I may have run across it before. I didn't go by there much during COVID and I had my accident in Aug 2020, which really limited my get around ability, but I stopped in now and...
07-25-22, 03:10 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Yeah, I have to control myself when I go there...

Yeah, I have to control myself when I go there and only pick out one bike to shoot per visit. If I started down that slope I'd be there forever...

But that was a cool Pew Goat.
07-25-22, 03:06 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

I can't get too many pics of this bike, thanks...

I can't get too many pics of this bike, thanks for posting again! When did you take delivery? I swear I recall seeing this in his shop...
07-25-22, 03:04 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

I've sent Olivier a request to look up the serial...

I've sent Olivier a request to look up the serial #, we will see what the Master Records reveal.
07-24-22, 04:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By poprad

Lovely bike, and a really well executed build. ...

Lovely bike, and a really well executed build. Anyone know the significance of the "12.2?"
07-23-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Thanks for posting, the pics are great! If you...

Thanks for posting, the pics are great! If you want info on the frame (original build date, first owner, etc) send me the serial #. Should be on the left dropout and fork tip. I can ask Olivier...
07-23-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Thanks for the nice comments, I too dream of a...

Thanks for the nice comments, I too dream of a retirement that allows me to actually ride the French countryside. The realities of a (more than) full time job definitely aren't reflected in this...
07-23-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By poprad

Jen Green might be willing to: Revolution...

Jen Green might be willing to:

Revolution Cycle Jewelry (www.headbadges.com/store/c1/headbadges)

I've commissioned work from her for over ten years. I've never been disappointed, or in fact...
07-23-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By poprad

I love the comparison of the design aesthetic of...

I love the comparison of the design aesthetic of the Campy gruppo to a Ford Taurus!

:lol:
07-23-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

For those fond of history (so yeah, basically all...

For those fond of history (so yeah, basically all of you):

https://erenow.net/biographies/sex-lies-and-handlebar-tape/20.php
07-23-22, 08:28 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Thanks, I've been very lucky to have this chance...

Thanks, I've been very lucky to have this chance to make such a connection
07-23-22, 08:28 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

A couple more of the JA: ...

A couple more of the JA:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_8059_f17c2ec343f98365f41cdf77cd76a774016fee60.jpg
Love, love, LOVE the hand done line work...
07-23-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

I have to admit I haven't gotten up early enough...

I have to admit I haven't gotten up early enough to try it yet. The sun's up at 5:30 these days in Paris, so....
07-23-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

And finally, yet another super cool old steed in...

And finally, yet another super cool old steed in for minor tweaks and repairs. This one is ridden daily. A Jaques Anquetil (known for asking for a woman and champagne after each stage mid-tour)...
07-23-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

A trip to Alex Singer wouldn't be complete...

A trip to Alex Singer wouldn't be complete without a few shots of tools and the like:
...
07-23-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 28,466
Posted By poprad

Headbadge arrived ...

Headbadge arrived

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/qzdf9362_1__95e55beb09d6fa05a47f7bef8368b30c9d65d496.jpg

So, I finally found a time when I could link up with...
07-11-22, 05:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 503
Posted By poprad

The only thing wrong with this thread is not...

The only thing wrong with this thread is not enough pics of that gorgeous machine.
07-03-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By poprad

I'd love to see that Fuji article.... ...

I'd love to see that Fuji article....

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/faux_ji_special_road_racer_008_cca0e34b1ce23beda4504d3b993c05bbf8a101b9.jpg
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