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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 276
Posted By Chuckk

The tips fade and crack.... Not Blackburn's...

The tips fade and crack.... Not Blackburn's finest hour.
However, get out your Testors red paint and paint the tip, and they can look like new and maybe be protected from more UV damage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,713
Posted By Chuckk

I bet if you shortened up the cable casing loops,...

I bet if you shortened up the cable casing loops, you would be much happier with the look - might even function better too.
Looks like your rear brake cable is looping off into the stratosphere as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,014
Posted By Chuckk

1990 Bianchi Tangent Apartment complex...

1990 Bianchi Tangent
Apartment complex clean-out. A maintenance man rolled it out of storage lined with abandoned refrigerators.
Superset II, but also showing a Prestige decal. Command Shifters by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,054
Posted By Chuckk

A couple more: ...

A couple more:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x606/zz_89891c347e840cc603c2eec0bec713ddd49d5b7e.jpg
1992 Serotta Colorado II Coors Light Team Replica
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,068
Posted By Chuckk

Seems to me that most of the bikes here are not...

Seems to me that most of the bikes here are not so much "too small" but "stylishly small" by modern standards.
Like most crazes, the ultra compact frames with steep sloping top tubes (thanks, Giant)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,279
Posted By Chuckk

Seems like one of my main colors lately has been...

Seems like one of my main colors lately has been "Aqua" so maybe I'll post this here and on blue month too.
1984 Cannondale ST400
Just the second year that Cannondale was building bikes.
The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By Chuckk

I got mine from the original owner, who had built...

I got mine from the original owner, who had built up the frame himself.
It has an Ideale Diagonale saddle. Leather suspension saddles were still popular for touring so a Brooks could be an easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,172
Posted By Chuckk

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x455/zzzz_53b9229219fce54b99b9e5ccb12f2aa936bb2cf6.jpg
1983 Ross Mt. Whitney
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,172
Posted By Chuckk

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~1983 Austro-Daimler SLE - smoke chrome
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 971
Posted By Chuckk

It's Spring! Sometimes your bike is just happy...

It's Spring! Sometimes your bike is just happy to see you!
But I've flipped a bunch of bikes, and there can be a bunch of energy lost in the drive train.
Pull the chain and check it for movement. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Chuckk

And probably one of the best series ever,...

And probably one of the best series ever, Kickstand Cyclery's Yehuda Moon:
https://yehudamoon.com/chapter/comics/ (https://yehudamoon.com/chapter/comics/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Chuckk

Weight Weenies and Cycling Snobs: ...

Weight Weenies and Cycling Snobs:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 584
Posted By Chuckk

Loaded (though I've never needed more than two...

Loaded (though I've never needed more than two panniers, next time I'll use just the fronts)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 584
Posted By Chuckk

It's as simple as teleporting back to 1992 or so,...

It's as simple as teleporting back to 1992 or so, when Nashbar was surplussing them!
Mine is Blackburn, but has a fixed bottom mount and only a single top bar.
It makes me think that maybe mine was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 584
Posted By Chuckk

Pan head screw, with the nut on the outside of...

Pan head screw, with the nut on the outside of the rack
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Chuckk

More Crumb Must be a younger, Portland Mr....

More Crumb
Must be a younger, Portland Mr. Natural
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x1024/zz_1f246c564099f14558d857b8edef671c78ceed64.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Chuckk

Crumb ...

Crumb

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,277
Posted By Chuckk

Timex Ironman or Expedition watches work well. I...

Timex Ironman or Expedition watches work well. I have a Expedition that is analog.
Garmin GPS watches can give you all the information in the world without a bike mount or wiring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,273
Posted By Chuckk

Raining today! Either do my taxes or watch the...

Raining today! Either do my taxes or watch the races on Tiz and post some more.
So here are a couple more Italian bikes I scored this year besides the Moser:
Another one of "Dad's bikes" that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,273
Posted By Chuckk

Bikes I brought home to keep in 2023

Didn't anybody start the "Bikes I got last year" thread, or did I miss it?
Last year was a real buyers' market around here and I brought home a few!
I started out 2023 with this one. The son had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Chuckk

Why I have a big collection: ...

Why I have a big collection:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1938/z_f123a133a987bc094f76c6d5e1cd106af2967d83.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 77,035
Posted By Chuckk

Only one red bike this year. A little big, but...

Only one red bike this year. A little big, but I'll make it work!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1605x1330/z_9a19b889222bc2824a7cc56fe7fab8c064359c58.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,391
Posted By Chuckk

I've had a couple bikes with Shimano Turkey Wings...

I've had a couple bikes with Shimano Turkey Wings and was impressed at how well they worked, and they were well below DA level.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Chuckk

Hey, it's THAT guy! ...

Hey, it's THAT guy!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/395x395/y_7d5b564acc5226e742b0fb759f2f9fccb3daff2c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Chuckk

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1004x324/z_ec91d0f5fe57f5747ad19466790a7b068ed9c005.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Posted By Chuckk

My '91 Basso Laguna Made in the USA by carbon...

My '91 Basso Laguna
Made in the USA by carbon fiber pioneer Aegis.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x609/z_3134e9094125388b57b11379be8b56e08cd444b3.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Chuckk

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,334
Posted By Chuckk

Got this 1984 Vitus from the original owner: ...

Got this 1984 Vitus from the original owner:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1004x638/vitus_2be5d1be25b6059349323b5f4007a437d5215fe1.jpg

But it's badged as a Fraysse (Paris...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,334
Posted By Chuckk

Specialized sold their Epic line. I think they...

Specialized sold their Epic line. I think they were built by Giant.
The second generation (painted lugs) is quite a bit lighter and a real sleeper.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By Chuckk

650c - Show Your Bike!

I remember the Triathletes on their training rides rocketing past me.
Aero-bars, sip-cups, saddle mount bottle holders, top tube frame bags, power meter hubs, and most of all 650c wheels!
But 650c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 47,797
Posted By Chuckk

No new white bikes for me last year, but just...

No new white bikes for me last year, but just brought home this Raleigh USA Team this afternoon.
Very ragged, slammed and rusty, missing the front derailleur bracket; but who can pass up a Reynolds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,528
Posted By Chuckk

1984 Cannondale ST400 - "BB" serial number. ...

1984 Cannondale ST400 - "BB" serial number.
Just the second year that Cannondale was building bikes.
The poster was cleaning out the garage, and it was for sale CHEAP. It was his dad's bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 929
Posted By Chuckk

That looks terribly uncomfortable or at least...

That looks terribly uncomfortable or at least over aggressive....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,018
Posted By Chuckk

I got my '91 as a frame and fork - and built it...

I got my '91 as a frame and fork - and built it up with mostly 105 ('cause that's what I had).
Not light, but 105 usually isn't. I'll upgrade it some day.
Paint and workmanship are top notch (and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,288
Posted By Chuckk

Picked this up two weeks ago from the son of the...

Picked this up two weeks ago from the son of the original owner:
1984 ("BB") Cannondale ST400 that looks to have been built up originally as an '85 model with 600EX components.
Then it went through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,356
Posted By Chuckk

Got both of these back in February: 1998 Trek...

Got both of these back in February:
1998 Trek 2300 - Mains in natural carbon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,144
Posted By Chuckk

Never been a fan of white bar tape - but I'll...

Never been a fan of white bar tape - but I'll leave it on if the bike comes to me that way and it's rescuable.
'91 Basso Laguna
Made in the USA by carbon fiber pioneer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 335
Posted By Chuckk

Back in '70's Austin you had to register your...

Back in '70's Austin you had to register your bike.
You were issued a license plate that was strapped between the seat stays, and then they stamped THAT number on your bottom bracket.
Eventually a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,379
Posted By Chuckk

Torelli started distributing Masi in 1989. Same...

Torelli started distributing Masi in 1989. Same frame vendors (Bilatto and Mondonico) and US painter.
https://bikeraceinfo.com/photo-galleries/Torelli-memorabilia.html
So yours is '88 or earlier.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 34,487
Posted By Chuckk

I thought titanium was more of a silver, but I'll...

I thought titanium was more of a silver, but I'll throw mine into the pile:
1999 Van Tuyl VT950 Titanio - from the original owner.
Victoria titanium tubing and originally a Campagnolo Chorus 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,476
Posted By Chuckk

I bet there's room for a hose clamp around it as...

I bet there's room for a hose clamp around it as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 738
Posted By Chuckk

Serotta Colorado was Columbus. At least my Coors...

Serotta Colorado was Columbus. At least my Coors is:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1015x1190/z_924fb8927a17ce5c9a87dbafb8d491d04cf0b7e2.jpg
I believe I read an interview...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,288
Posted By Chuckk

~89 Davidson Discovery - sport tourer Mostly...

~89 Davidson Discovery - sport tourer
Mostly assembled by Austin's Eurosport Cycle (except the stem and saddle) back then with a Deore drive train and 105 other.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 868
Posted By Chuckk

Maybe the headset should have been 30.2 outside...

Maybe the headset should have been 30.2 outside (standard) instead of 30mm (JIS and Raleigh)?
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-headsets.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,007
Posted By Chuckk

My Ross experience: Sometime in the 80's a Ross...

My Ross experience:
Sometime in the 80's a Ross shop opened a few blocks from my house, and I went over for their grand opening.
What I remember is being shocked that most of their road bikes had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 42,710
Posted By Chuckk

I think I already posted this as yellow, but the...

I think I already posted this as yellow, but the papaya above made me go look at it, and next to a yellow bike it IS orange!
1997 Cannondale SuperV900 in "Mango". I think I even found mango touch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,335
Posted By Chuckk

My chrome 1983 Ross Mt. Whitney 22" and a great...

My chrome 1983 Ross Mt. Whitney
22" and a great cruiser

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x455/z_f10357c3dd531b4d501b16cdf5948dcef8a0119f.jpg
and it's not for sale either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,097
Posted By Chuckk

I guessed '96 and there it is: ...

I guessed '96 and there it is:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/767x600/screenshot_2023_09_27_at_15_49_12_1996_pdf_c61f145f3ab47734ca4ab6b69b8757bc99999ad0.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By Chuckk

I wanted one, and went looking at a used one...

I wanted one, and went looking at a used one maybe 15 years ago.
Weird "Transformer Like" Team paint job with lots of Japanese language labeling.
The previous owner had swapped the DA components...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 195,512
Posted By Chuckk

1996 Trek 2100 and 1998 Trek 2300 ...

1996 Trek 2100 and 1998 Trek 2300

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1678x1043/z_8bfd5444d049a9b1335150fc7d2c04b0858a020b.jpg...
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