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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By tricky

I suggest asking specifically for what info you...

I suggest asking specifically for what info you want. "Hey everyone. Is this an Italian frame?" Like that. It will save everyone's time.

This is a quality steel frame that rides well, but if your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,607
Posted By tricky

All the bike butchery usual suspects are in...

All the bike butchery usual suspects are in attendance in this thread. Love to see it. Once I have a workspace, I myself hope to pick up the torch one day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By tricky

Are you asking us if you like it? :) Or are you...

Are you asking us if you like it? :) Or are you asking us for an appraisal?

Non-snarky answer: Does it fit you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 06:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,230
Posted By tricky

I went through a downsize period when I moved in...

I went through a downsize period when I moved in with my girlfriend now fiancee. I went from 8 down to 4 bikes (one of them is hers) and 2 frames. At the same time I decided to invest that money into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,010
Posted By tricky

Every Sante part that I've seen in person looked...

Every Sante part that I've seen in person looked a bit haggered with chips to the finish even though they probably still functioned just fine. Based on that, I've always assumed like you that if they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,492
Posted By tricky

Holy hell. NOS Deltas, 8 speed Campy cluster and...

Holy hell. NOS Deltas, 8 speed Campy cluster and Regina chains? Epic haul. The other stuff in great condition is a cherry on top.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,385
Posted By tricky

:love: ...

:love:

https://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/photo_12_copy64_lg.jpg
https://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/109264
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,385
Posted By tricky

Whoa. Those components came in gold and blue? I...

Whoa. Those components came in gold and blue? I need to see pics of this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,684
Posted By tricky

It's the elusive Titleist bicycle. Golf ball...

It's the elusive Titleist bicycle. Golf ball dimples for aero performance.

I honestly have no idea. Some of the experts here may know but if you strike out with this single pic then additional...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,229
Posted By tricky

For the record, I don't have a problem with this....

For the record, I don't have a problem with this. It's a cool niche thing that sounds like he will be able to sell and make some kind of profit. I am thankful that the White Industries and Paul...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,229
Posted By tricky

Ok, I'll give you that the derailleur looks...

Ok, I'll give you that the derailleur looks pretty in a slightly brutalist industrial way but this toothed lock washer on the shifter looks like something that belongs on a Walmart Huffy. Jan, what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,814
Posted By tricky

IMO, if the rust can be minimized, I think a...

IMO, if the rust can be minimized, I think a repaint would be worse than letting the rust bloom in the first place. Losing paint that was applied by the maker himself would be a sad thing. That said,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,814
Posted By tricky

Don't beat yourself up too much! This is now in...

Don't beat yourself up too much! This is now in the past. Rust and other imperfections are part of a bikes history. It's still in good hands since you have the means and the will to resolve the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,069
Posted By tricky

Wider tires are fun and fast. Totally get why you...

Wider tires are fun and fast. Totally get why you would want to go that direction. And not sure if you've found it yet but the forum has an ignore feature for shouty folks like smd4 that want to...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-30-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 466
Posted By tricky

Fixed! Was there something deployed yesterday...

Fixed! Was there something deployed yesterday that broke the @ mention function?

Edit: Sounds like we should expect some issues while updates are happening behind the scenes. cb400bill , any idea...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-30-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By tricky

Yup! All of these threads are working now.

Yup! All of these threads are working now.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-29-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By tricky

I reported this same error in another thread in...

I reported this same error in another thread in this subforum and linked out to the offending threads. My comments can also be deleted if it would help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,464
Posted By tricky

Unnecessary. Keep it civil.

Unnecessary. Keep it civil.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,123
Posted By tricky

Dealing with pet stuff? Rough. You definitely...

Dealing with pet stuff? Rough. You definitely need a drink. I am glad she's gonna be ok. I will say that if your bar serves mojitos in Moscow mule mugs then I think you should find a different bar. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,123
Posted By tricky

Counter point... Hand hammered items are still...

Counter point... Hand hammered items are still made and appreciated by folks.
Examples:
Tomii's USA made hand hammered bells that are always sold out despite their high cost:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 05:59 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 10,316
Posted By tricky

Yes, I think his mystique and charm did a lot for...

Yes, I think his mystique and charm did a lot for him. He probably could have even gotten away with the wrong handlebar angle. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 10,316
Posted By tricky

His only "documented" biological kids were the...

His only "documented" biological kids were the ones had with his stepdaughter. :eek:

Edit: I got that wrong. He has one child with his stepdaughter and one with his stepson's wife. Sheesh. I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 10,316
Posted By tricky

I think these 1x conversions look so good! Sorry,...

I think these 1x conversions look so good! Sorry, not sorry Dylansbob. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By tricky

That's usually what that lever is for on...

That's usually what that lever is for on thumbies. Higher end Shimano thumbies have a lever there and that's what it's for.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,067
Posted By tricky

Sounds like not taking the bike shop job was a...

Sounds like not taking the bike shop job was a smart life choice! lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,332
Posted By tricky

Always learning something from Doug... Attractive...

Always learning something from Doug... Attractive repair. I'd say you actually improved the look of that TIG'ed frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,332
Posted By tricky

Agreed on asking the framebuilders forum...

Agreed on asking the framebuilders forum regarding that sleeve fix. I've mostly heard about tube replacement in this case but maybe a sleeve is legit? For reference re: tube replacement, here is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,621
Posted By tricky

Those brake cables are stretched to their limit....

Those brake cables are stretched to their limit. Cables can be surprisingly restrictive. I'd unhook those cables and go from there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By tricky

I immediately thought of merziac when the...

I immediately thought of merziac when the question was asked. :thumb: Ne plus ultra of PDX builder collections. Merziac, do you know of any other collections as extensive as yours? Did Velocult have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,103
Posted By tricky

Heck yeah! Congrats on getting back on a...

Heck yeah! Congrats on getting back on a horizontal top tube frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 06:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,591
Posted By tricky

You may not need to replace your bottom bracket....

You may not need to replace your bottom bracket. Disassemble it and check the cups, bearings and spindle for pitting. Even with major pitting on the spindle and cones, you can limp along by just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,328
Posted By tricky

My coffee gear is like my stable. Always...

My coffee gear is like my stable. Always expanding and contracting, mostly used, and a little too large.

I have a Baratza Vario-W grinder that I use with either a (in order of frequency, most to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 3,328
Posted By tricky

As a moonless night?

As a moonless night?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-11-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 900
Posted By tricky

juvela Does your encyclopedic knowledge of lugs...

juvela Does your encyclopedic knowledge of lugs include late 80s, early 90s (assuming the frame is from the same era as the unicrown fork)? I have been racking my brain and google without success...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-09-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 900
Posted By tricky

As Clang mentioned above, this isn't an Allez....

As Clang mentioned above, this isn't an Allez. That's what he meant when he said it's a "mystery bike." Allezs never had an internal top tube cable routing or lugs like that. This bike not made by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 70,029
Posted By tricky

Have you messed with cantis much? Brake pads...

Have you messed with cantis much? Brake pads close to the rim isn't typically the most powerful configuration for cantis. Check out this vid for more info on how to set them up....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,211
Posted By tricky

This is so sad. RIP Paul. He was one of the folks...

This is so sad. RIP Paul. He was one of the folks that made this place so great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,429
Posted By tricky

SJ = Stumpjumper? RH = Rockhopper?

SJ = Stumpjumper?
RH = Rockhopper?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,166
Posted By tricky

cudak888 , thanks for the write up on these...

cudak888 , thanks for the write up on these nonprofits. I had no idea there were community bike shops in that area. We regularly visit West Palm to see my fiance’s family. Given your experiences, I’d...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By tricky

I don't want to forget about this thread too:...

I don't want to forget about this thread too: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1201859-26-tire-wheel-thread.html It had a great list of tires circa '20.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,289
Posted By tricky

Catastrophizer/enabler's take: How good are you...

Catastrophizer/enabler's take: How good are you at recovering from loss of traction of your rear wheel? If you are nimble like a cat and can stay upright then continue searching for that deal. If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 774
Posted By tricky

merziac what's the verdict on these? feel the...

merziac what's the verdict on these? feel the same as regular cantis or can you tell a difference?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,269
Posted By tricky

Those brakes need some adjustment. Definitely get...

Those brakes need some adjustment. Definitely get new brake pads and clean the rims, but also check out this video to help you setup your cantilevers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDdWIq4cLLo
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 777
Posted By tricky

Bit of a darker brown, but I found this on Etsy...

Bit of a darker brown, but I found this on Etsy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,807
Posted By tricky

Raleigh SBDU 731r 58cm complete at Recycled...

Raleigh SBDU 731r 58cm complete at Recycled Cycles in Seattle

https://www.instagram.com/p/CdeH5L3s5Kv/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,485
Posted By tricky

Roddyc55 Check frame health before you go too...

Roddyc55
Check frame health before you go too far with rebuild and refinish. Check for bulges in the top and downtube behind the head tube. Check for cracks anywhere. You might even check frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 457
Posted By tricky

PSA: 30 off Kenda Tires and cheap tubulars

30% off tires at Kenda’s website using Phil Gaimon’s promo code and their tubulars are already on sale. Not sure if the discounts stack, but do with this info what you will. :)

Discount code...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,124
Posted By tricky

Yeah, what Mark said! :lol:

Yeah, what Mark said! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,124
Posted By tricky

Is the boss clean and smooth? I haven't heard of...

Is the boss clean and smooth? I haven't heard of anyone milling a brake boss. Not to say that the madmen and madwoman here haven't done it, but using a mill is overkill. Twist an abrasive pad (We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,746
Posted By tricky

The seller isn't listing the specific inventory...

The seller isn't listing the specific inventory that he's selling? Sheesh. Prime for a bait and switch. Not saying this person would or has plans to do this, but you don't have anything approaching a...
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