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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 122
Posted By merziac

Yep, I get it, the heart wants what it wants, dog...

Yep, I get it, the heart wants what it wants, dog with a bone, bird in the hand, etc, etc. :twitchy:

Been there, done that, overpaid plenty, had to have it and not about to let it get away. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 122
Posted By merziac

I know we love these, this one is probably what...

I know we love these, this one is probably what they say it is, these guys are smokin the really good stuff IMO.

The ask is close to double what it should be, again IMO, even if it were pristine,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By merziac

Too small fo me. :twitchy: Cool frame,...

Too small fo me. :twitchy:

Cool frame, great price, somebody quit diddling around and get to it. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By merziac

Nothing wrong with this being a "money pit", that...

Nothing wrong with this being a "money pit", that term explains much of what we do here to the uninitiated cretins, dullards, etc that have not yet been enlightened.

Sounds like you're in this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By merziac

I think this may be an understatement. :crash:

I think this may be an understatement. :crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 20,119
Posted By merziac

These are pretty scarce on the ground, appears to...

These are pretty scarce on the ground, appears to be well worth the ask here, glad its not big enough. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,519
Posted By merziac

Tx Dave, 40 is too narrow for me, I'll see if...

Tx Dave, 40 is too narrow for me, I'll see if Skip uses the others. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,605
Posted By merziac

So....... I found I need somewhat stout shoes...

So....... I found I need somewhat stout shoes that match the fit of the clips.

Ideally the ball of your foot is to be over the pedal axle and stay there for the most part.

I use oldschool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 586
Posted By merziac

Maybe so but for the uninitiated and unwashed...

Maybe so but for the uninitiated and unwashed masses it may help spark something for them, pique their interest, get them on board, etc. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,519
Posted By merziac

Me too, maybe next in line, I have a current...

Me too, maybe next in line, I have a current project for some of these. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,016
Posted By merziac

Nah, just one of the many voices to be...

Nah, just one of the many voices to be considered. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 20,119
Posted By merziac

Paramount HB and S/N would confirm, TT braze ons...

Paramount HB and S/N would confirm, TT braze ons could have been removed and depending on the actual year could have them for centerpulls or not for Campy sidepulls.

This is a pretty good deal if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 431
Posted By merziac

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,014
Posted By merziac

Knee sleeves eventually helped on drives a lot...

Knee sleeves eventually helped on drives a lot when both my knees were jacked up pretty bad, left one has been jacked up for years, the right one finally got tired of carrying the load and decided to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 20,119
Posted By merziac

^^^^^ :twitchy: ;)

^^^^^

:twitchy:

;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 431
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Hopefully the real expert will chime...

:thumb:
Hopefully the real expert will chime in, he would ask for these so we'll already be there. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 431
Posted By merziac

sthurman, Good pic of the bottom of the BB...

sthurman,

Good pic of the bottom of the BB with all #'s and build tag on the steerer if present plz.

Paging CyclesMakaron
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 20,119
Posted By merziac

Somebody, BUY, BUY, BUY!!!! :crash:

Somebody, BUY, BUY, BUY!!!! :crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By merziac

I'd be looking for an impact bulge where that...

I'd be looking for an impact bulge where that paint popped off. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 586
Posted By merziac

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,016
Posted By merziac

Correct, as I stated. As long as the OP is...

Correct, as I stated.

As long as the OP is still asking, I'll keep adding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,016
Posted By merziac

Mostly agree here and also guilty but between...

Mostly agree here and also guilty but between OCD, splainal retentive and so many other factors including things like the bearing question being asked several times after being answered and not being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,016
Posted By merziac

This was always an "as needed" strategy, you're...

This was always an "as needed" strategy, you're right, they didn't come from the factory with both and yes when the steerer is/was too short they were often eliminated, the opposite direction of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,016
Posted By merziac

Here's a couple more examples, they have chrome...

Here's a couple more examples, they have chrome steel ones that could probably be replaced with a fancy alloy one and some could take both like the blue one here....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,016
Posted By merziac

Technically you may not be. No joke, the...

Technically you may not be.

No joke, the steerer on the blue one is a little longer so it needs more, chances are the green and white one could fit one too if you wanted.

Many are set up with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,016
Posted By merziac

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dscf0034_copy_f0f5c24b75f233dc99d62f81127eb81a023e82a2.jpg


You don't have the correct steel lock washer, it needs to be added. ;)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Yep, that too.

Yep, that too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By merziac

And repainted. ;)

And repainted. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

"Because, physics". ;)

"Because, physics". ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 20,119
Posted By merziac

Listed 7 years ago.......

Listed 7 years ago.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

No need and there never was, the video like the...

No need and there never was, the video like the manufacturers instructions clearly state why practical, hands on common sense is the correct way on this.

Not some esoteric, theoretical, phycho...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

I'm not implying anything, your obstinance here...

I'm not implying anything, your obstinance here says it all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Seems pretty simple to me, Force X Length =...

Seems pretty simple to me,

Force X Length = Torque

I've been a professional, ASE and FoMoCo Certified Sr. Master technician most of my life so what do I know, I only made my living doing it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Not that you'll agree, let alone understand but...

Not that you'll agree, let alone understand but here is one.

https://thetorquehub.com/torque-wrench-guide/#tab-con-2How Does A Torque Wrench Work?A torque wrench is a calibrated tool that is going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

His "argument" never actually made sense if you...

His "argument" never actually made sense if you have ever been schooled on the correct principles and operation of a torque wrench. ;)

All the shadetree, teeter toter logic in the world can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Like I said, if you say so.

Like I said, if you say so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

So SnapOn and Matco are wrong when they tell you...

So SnapOn and Matco are wrong when they tell you to "keep hand centered on the handle" and "Grasp the GRIP and not the SHAFT"?

If you say so. :twitchy:

Good to know. :rolleyes:

:wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:11 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Yet again, :wtf: No, I'm sorry, you are...

Yet again, :wtf:

No, I'm sorry, you are confused.

The length of the wrench determines the torque and is calculated from the handle at the end.

The left hand is just steadying the socket and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Apply force to the handle only. The torque is...

Apply force to the handle only. The torque is calculated based on force being applied to the handle. Applying force on other parts of the wrench will result in a different torque value being applied....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

:wtf:

:wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Torque is only correctly applied by using the...

Torque is only correctly applied by using the handle at the end, it is calibrated for the length.

Happy to provide this info if need be.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-27-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By merziac

Yep, combined, pretty cool, not even sure where I...

Yep, combined, pretty cool, not even sure where I got them, Dia Compe levers with Shimano perches and shifters with the lever covers removed. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-27-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By merziac

All I think, smokin deal. ;)

All I think, smokin deal. ;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-27-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By merziac

They can be a very worthy stand in/placeholder...

They can be a very worthy stand in/placeholder for Magura's or Tommaselli's on early MTB's for the long or short run.

Plenty around to be had ok reasonable $$$.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 12:33 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

Yep, ya still gotta hold your mouth just right....

Yep, ya still gotta hold your mouth just right. ;)

I was waiting for this, click stop torque wrenches can be dangerous in the wrong hands, Snap-On dictates activating the wrench at 50% of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 572,158
Posted By merziac

Agreed for the most part and not surprised by Mr....

Agreed for the most part and not surprised by Mr. Wells assessment.

Pretty sure she didn't take many "bad" pics. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,197
Posted By merziac

That is wonderful and cool as heck. :thumb:

That is wonderful and cool as heck. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,993
Posted By merziac

All pretty much the same here and never owned the...

All pretty much the same here and never owned the PBW but did repack the BB at least 3-4 times a year with the PDX rain, never had any problems at all going on 50 years now. :50:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 62,231
Posted By merziac

Pretty sure these are here already but...... ;) ...

Pretty sure these are here already but...... ;)

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4800_cbcdbc421d08efbc14fbf84302b8cdca0490b119.jpg...
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