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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 865
Views: 138,294
Posted By Lenton58

Someday I'm going to finish rebuilding this...

Someday I'm going to finish rebuilding this Dynaco ... I started it so long ago, I'm ashamed to say when. It was my go to amp back in the 80's
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,800
Posted By Lenton58

For years I was under the impression that...

For years I was under the impression that ‘Simplon’ was a Swiss firm. Wrong! In 1934, a pair of brothers started manufacturing bespoke bicycles under the name “Falke”. Their shop was quartered in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,745
Posted By Lenton58

I'd definitely go for it. As a 979 owner, I'd be...

I'd definitely go for it. As a 979 owner, I'd be curious about the ride. (I love the Vitus frame.) I would not take any notice of some people calling out the "old glue" caution. De-laminations...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,257
Posted By Lenton58

@Bianchi834: That's real bike porno ... that...

@Bianchi834: That's real bike porno ... that shade of green with the understated Campagnolo alloy ... the 'Record' skewer and chromed drop out and chain stay — such a common sight, but the overall...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,418
Posted By Lenton58

As for me, finding step-down ferrules was once a...

As for me, finding step-down ferrules was once a very difficult task. Recently, I found a shop here in Sendai that has a jar of metal ferrules. Apparently the proprietor obtains them from Shimano.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,063
Posted By Lenton58

Even in my limited competence in bicycle...

Even in my limited competence in bicycle mechanics and engineering, I'm sometimes spotting dubious or outmoded substance on Mr Brown's grand opus. But please, let's remember these following things:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,847
Posted By Lenton58

Thanks sincerely for the interesting education....

Thanks sincerely for the interesting education. Lorne/ Lenton58
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,257
Posted By Lenton58

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1662x1683/simplon_road_crit_racer_7683c4284e8dd2073aaf20ea737127751539026e.jpg
70's 4-Star Simplon road / Crit racer
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,350
Posted By Lenton58

You need to write this huge collection into your...

You need to write this huge collection into your will!! Get to a lawyer and amend your legacy immediately!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,350
Posted By Lenton58

And you may never need to ditch it ... just...

And you may never need to ditch it ... just point it downhill a little. I never understood riders who advertise that the best way to mount a Brooks is to have it pointing UP-HILL. OUCH!

The only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,578
Posted By Lenton58

I would DEFINITELY extract this bicycle! The...

I would DEFINITELY extract this bicycle! The lugs, the Vitus tubing — what's not to like? Some of the gear on it looks very juicy too. Just gotta match a fork for the geometry. I hope you keep us...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,445
Posted By Lenton58

As everyone is saying, 'cross chaining' is a big...

As everyone is saying, 'cross chaining' is a big deal and ill advised. You just have to learn how much your equipment can tolerate — lots of info here already.

Moreover, the more your chain is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,063
Posted By Lenton58

I've been using that site for ... ahhh ... since...

I've been using that site for ... ahhh ... since I started using the internet. Twenty-seven years or so. I still refer to it, and was on there this week. I'm very grateful to the people who update...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 779,190
Posted By Lenton58

FRAME TRADE Restored Dawes Atlantis c. 1980 in...

FRAME TRADE
Restored Dawes Atlantis c. 1980 in Reynolds db-531 — including forks. 59 cm.

Seat tube: 59cm c-t
Top tube: 53.5cm >> 54cm c-c
Head tube: 135 mm

• Hand-built sport tourer....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 944
Posted By Lenton58

Thanks to all those members who wrote in with...

Thanks to all those members who wrote in with their suggestions and experiences with 1x builds. This 'refit' has worked out well. The gearing feels about what I was aiming for. After straightening...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,257
Posted By Lenton58

Campagnolo Record in Japan

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,257
Posted By Lenton58

Gazelle AB

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 944
Posted By Lenton58

Thanks Mr Adventure! I appreciated the photos!! —...

Thanks Mr Adventure! I appreciated the photos!! — and the advice. it looks like the good chainline you illustrated is on the 16T cog. Yes? If so, that would yield you 64.1 gain inches, which is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 944
Posted By Lenton58

Thank for your advice. I have contemplated some...

Thank for your advice. I have contemplated some of your suggestions. As regarding the quotation: I've been using a chainwheel on the inside for years. (No body notices, cares or even looks in these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 230,578
Posted By Lenton58

Japanese Veteran Velo in Sendai

There is a shop here in Sendai (east coast port city in northern Japan) that used to be the headquarters for a keirin racing team. The shop is still in the family. Its stock and trade is exclusively...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 26,525
Posted By Lenton58

For sure it's not a Vitus 979 !

For sure it's not a Vitus 979 !
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By Lenton58

I am always wondering how to create a good...

I am always wondering how to create a good chain-line with such conversions. I've got a Trek 650 I'd like to convert to Sturmey Archer 3-speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-22, 06:06 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By Lenton58

OK, here’s mine: • 13-21T Shimano 6207 block...

OK, here’s mine:

• 13-21T Shimano 6207 block with ‘600’ derailleur. (I don’t use the index / SIS function.)

• Shimano Tricolor 600 spider and cranks with 39-44T in ’105’ with Tricolor 600...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-22, 11:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By Lenton58

• Recently in another thread, there were some...

• Recently in another thread, there were some quite strong opinions against cold-setting to change dropout spacing. But I faced the same sort of dilemma as you, but tangentially related. I had a 120...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-22, 11:35 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By Lenton58

Yah ... I guess it appears rather amusing. But, I...

Yah ... I guess it appears rather amusing. But, I didn't follow these forums for number off years (kinda busy).And I've lived in Northern Japan for nearly 30 years, and the only vintage bikes I ever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-22, 11:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By Lenton58

My boyhood Raleigh Lenton Sports had a 3 speed...

My boyhood Raleigh Lenton Sports had a 3 speed Sturmey Archer hub. My 19'70's Knight had a 5 Spd FW as did the Miyata that followed. Since then everything has had a 6 Spd FW except my Simplon 4 Star...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 05:28 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By Lenton58

i am green with envy!

i am green with envy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By Lenton58

• Nearly 50 years ago I was one of the idiots. I...

• Nearly 50 years ago I was one of the idiots. I bought a campy equipped British bike that had belonged to a professional racer. My common route took. me up some long serious grades. One day when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By Lenton58

So, your hub is spaced at 130mm — a free-hub and...

So, your hub is spaced at 130mm — a free-hub and cassette instead of a threaded hub and a freewheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 08:32 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By Lenton58

What cog T's do you have on the FW? What about...

What cog T's do you have on the FW? What about teeth on your chain-wheels? ... and who made the FW?

Perhaps never mind; I had to go to the bike garage and count up mine. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,259
Posted By Lenton58

5-SPEED FW's: Who is still riding 10-speed?

Why Fish for Coelacanths When There Are Salmon? Just Wondering!

I'm just wondering if I am alone in going so retro as to ride a 10-speed vintage bike. Has everyone upgraded to 6 or 7 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 08:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,126
Posted By Lenton58

Thanks very much for 'jumping in. I think I've...

Thanks very much for 'jumping in. I think I've just got fixed up, but it's good to know your service is around for stuff in the future. I appreciate your keeping these relics alive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 10:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,667
Posted By Lenton58

I'll add a couple of stuffs, although it looks...

I'll add a couple of stuffs, although it looks like it maybe superfluous:

• The sports bike LBS I went to for years refused to do it. And they were adamant. They would do anything else and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 06:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,126
Posted By Lenton58

WOW - it's been so long ... too long since since...

WOW - it's been so long ... too long since since I built a bike "transmission".

I found a Dura Ace, two-prong tool that fitted my freewheel perfectly. I secured it with a sewer and chucked the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 12:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,126
Posted By Lenton58

FREEWHEEL SELECTION: what to do?

INTRO: This concerns a bike that is pictured on these forums somewhere. A Gazelle Champion AB frame. (The frame was exported to Germany, so "Champion Mondial" had to be shortened to just "Champion"...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By Lenton58

A brief comment for those thinking Bridgestone...

A brief comment for those thinking Bridgestone only ever made tires and gold balls: I have lived in Japan since 1993. Quite early on I learned that Bridgestone had a solid racing heritage, as well as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-27-20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By Lenton58

Two more

Here are two more bikes that I ride. Unlike my other bikes, the Vitus 979 came built up with Mavic rims, Campy hubs and a collection of Sugino bits. It had been raced in Iron Man competition, and a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By Lenton58

I"m the same age (72), and I've wanted a Cinelli...

I"m the same age (72), and I've wanted a Cinelli since I was 16 !— SIGH! What a beauty!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,961
Posted By Lenton58

Here are some better photos of the Gazelle AB...

Here are some better photos of the Gazelle AB (Reynolds 531c) and Dawes (Reynolds 531). I also ride a Vitus 979 (bonded aluminum) and a Simplon (perhaps conracted to Romani) in Reynolds 531.I have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-19, 03:15 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,815
Posted By Lenton58

Yours is one of the most affective stories I have...

Yours is one of the most affective stories I have ever read about cycling. It's obvious that you have a lot physical courage and tough mental fortitude (what's the difference? :))) You say one thing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,012
Posted By Lenton58

The revival of this thread has got me squirming,...

The revival of this thread has got me squirming, but sneaking the Dawes Atlantis into the bike garage last November has reduced my WAF account to zero ... or maybe overdrawn.

Some thoughts:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,029
Posted By Lenton58

NO! Acetone is a solvent. I've used more...

NO! Acetone is a solvent.

I've used more enamel than most people have had breakfasts. Never heard of it being used as a thinner. What is called 'mineral spirits' is used for enamels. Lacquer...
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