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03-17-24, 09:31 AM
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Posted By Mr. 66

A blue Serrota has rolled to the house o’ 66 ...

A blue Serrota has rolled to the house o’ 66
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03-09-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By Mr. 66

The Pro Miyata gets a proper headset rebuild, a...

The Pro Miyata gets a proper headset rebuild, a newer wheelset, tricolor 7sp has been added to blender. The Kashimax beat up and torn is new to the pro. ...
03-04-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By Mr. 66

The humble bumblebee 🐝 gets cleaned and polished....

The humble bumblebee 🐝 gets cleaned and polished.
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03-04-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 570
Posted By Mr. 66

It looks to be one of the internal lug, and has a...

It looks to be one of the internal lug, and has a seat post binder bolt, that’s a good thing. I am not sure that is the fork original to the bike. I would have expected a logo engraved sloping crown...
03-04-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,132
Posted By Mr. 66

Not the best of shots to garner. It looks like a...

Not the best of shots to garner. It looks like a five speed 120 rear spacing. Hard to tell, need a full shot drive side to see better, cable routing, parts, do a shot of the head tube and badge.
...
03-04-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By Mr. 66

Just to lighten things up, lol, let’s see the...

Just to lighten things up, lol, let’s see the Princess House.
02-26-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 296
Posted By Mr. 66

Here is a set of Sampson that I had off a garage...

Here is a set of Sampson that I had off a garage find....
02-19-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 628
Posted By Mr. 66

I think someone used an extractor with a...

I think someone used an extractor with a mushroomed part.
02-18-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,099
Posted By Mr. 66

Sometimes I cut a second time at an end to clean...

Sometimes I cut a second time at an end to clean up the coil end if it is crushed or an odd angling.
Replies: 9
Views: 507
Posted By Mr. 66

That ding looks rather minor, rolling wood blocks...

That ding looks rather minor, rolling wood blocks could take that down and may or may not burnish the paint. I drilled and cut some out of hardwoods one can use them a few times cleanly. I’ve used...
Replies: 19
Views: 802
Posted By Mr. 66

All those frames are very fine in their own. I’m...

All those frames are very fine in their own. I’m not sure but you appear to have a wide budget for your choice of frame. Shimano would probably be an easier group to acquire, depending on the make...
02-14-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 741
Posted By Mr. 66

Sweet, just leave them unwrapped and they will...

Sweet, just leave them unwrapped and they will play like a flute when you get up to speed!
02-12-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,101
Posted By Mr. 66

Back in the day I had the Casio LCD. You could...

Back in the day I had the Casio LCD. You could get them in plastic or metal. Water resistant, stopwatch features. I think these may be available still or again.

Wasn’t there an Ironman watch?
02-11-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 349
Posted By Mr. 66

Mid 70’s is early for black parts also. I would...

Mid 70’s is early for black parts also. I would just go with what is available within the style of preference ride desired.

I put the black DA calipers and hubs with black rims on my Ron Cooper....
02-10-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By Mr. 66

A shimano tricolor group has been acquired from a...

A shimano tricolor group has been acquired from a bianchi of Tange prestige tubing....
02-06-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 671
Posted By Mr. 66

It may take a while to get the right feel of...

It may take a while to get the right feel of shifting and trim to ride with out rub and clatter. Trim is the amount it takes to align the chain to the chainring or cog after the shift moves the chain...
02-05-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By Mr. 66

Some braided cable was pulled to the stash, only...

Some braided cable was pulled to the stash, only an appropriate use for such a treasure. ...
01-31-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 454
Posted By Mr. 66

Ofmega chain ring, even Colnago had a budget

Ofmega chain ring, even Colnago had a budget
01-31-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,921
Posted By Mr. 66

lol, could be. Today I was contacted by...

lol, could be.

Today I was contacted by someone looking for their Paramount that was stolen in 1978. They thought one of my adds had the missing grail. I couldn’t help. It must have rode well for...
01-31-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 699
Posted By Mr. 66

I don’t know if you tried. I would remove the...

I don’t know if you tried. I would remove the lower pulley and rotate the cage plate counter clockwise. That usually works on those.
01-26-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By Mr. 66

Charles Gibb Special, Currently located in...

Charles Gibb Special, Currently located in Seattle at Bike Works.
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01-22-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 429
Posted By Mr. 66

I had an old campy that had a rusted leverstop. I...

I had an old campy that had a rusted leverstop. I cut the stop off and dremeled the friction area down so the adjustable stop could be used....
01-21-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By Mr. 66

You are golden! Congratulations

You are golden! Congratulations
01-20-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 670
Posted By Mr. 66

Not sure if it’s a bianchi, but it is at...

Not sure if it’s a bianchi, but it is at clunk/junk level. Is the derailer hanger cut off?
01-18-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,005
Posted By Mr. 66

That setup does not look comfortable. You have...

That setup does not look comfortable. You have the saddle all the was back on the rails, and a very long stem. I would be surprised if that bike came with that stem. For starters, I would move your...
01-13-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,590
Posted By Mr. 66

OMS is not a degreaser it is a solvent.

OMS is not a degreaser it is a solvent.
01-07-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By Mr. 66

I think that looks good, are they loose at the...

I think that looks good, are they loose at the top? I agree about the base area, they look like they need a mm pull.

I call those a success.
01-06-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,356
Posted By Mr. 66

Omg, I am glad you are ok. Riding without the...

Omg, I am glad you are ok. Riding without the tire glued is nutty.
01-05-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,356
Posted By Mr. 66

Tange 2 is good, many bikes made of it at the...

Tange 2 is good, many bikes made of it at the time. Under the radar, great performer, nice economical speedbike. I'm building up a Lotus made of it, older than your Nashbar.
01-05-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,852
Posted By Mr. 66

I forget what a had bitd, I did have a bar mount...

I forget what a had bitd, I did have a bar mount bottle cage. I just don't remember how it mounted or what happened to it, lord knows I don't throw away bike parts lol.

I picked up a drop-on stem...
01-01-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 8,692
Posted By Mr. 66

This Proteus with the long chainstays and...

This Proteus with the long chainstays and clearance I was hoping to use as a gravel build. However it has a much shorter toptube than realized at purchase. This is how it came to me. I've road it a...
12-29-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,512
Posted By Mr. 66

Oh, you mean the pivot. I was confused, I have...

Oh, you mean the pivot. I was confused, I have the red button quick release levers on my black crusty bike....
12-24-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 852
Posted By Mr. 66

The last stuck stem I used a J-clamp on the...

The last stuck stem I used a J-clamp on the forkcrown while straddling the downtube to secured, then I used a kroil, and torchedon the stem and then wicked grease into the inside, and was able to...
12-15-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 81,580
Posted By Mr. 66

Performance ...

Performance
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black with gold marble
12-13-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 702
Posted By Mr. 66

Thats pretty nice, I don't think it rides as nice...

Thats pretty nice, I don't think it rides as nice as the Miyata 912. I think those two were in the same pricing.
12-13-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,019
Posted By Mr. 66

I scraped out a old ottoman for my last wrap, I...

I scraped out a old ottoman for my last wrap, I like to stitch up as well here is that from the last fall ...
12-12-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By Mr. 66

I have this one, it is Guerciotti ...

I have this one, it is Guerciotti
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12-11-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 631
Posted By Mr. 66

I'm thinking French, I think the Swiss bb were...

I'm thinking French, I think the Swiss bb were only on models other than px10 after '77 (but I'm not certain of that year)
12-11-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By Mr. 66

I have it newer than 1977 in my mind. Your decals...

I have it newer than 1977 in my mind. Your decals and bb shell you should be able to draw a close conclusion.

I have one that I have guessed is about '74-'75, I don't have the fork but my orange...
12-10-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,508
Posted By Mr. 66

Here's my best fitting Italian, I think it's a...

Here's my best fitting Italian, I think it's a 60x58 with a Nitto Pearl 10 stem
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12-10-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
Posted By Mr. 66

I would torch it lightly and it will just peal...

I would torch it lightly and it will just peal off, I would do this if it was painted surface as well. The glue softens at temperature much lower than the level of paint damage. The torch can also...
12-09-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 53,896
Posted By Mr. 66

A small blue was rambled it way to the 66,...

A small blue was rambled it way to the 66, missing the front wheel but all else appears to be here. This will be a wall hanger, but only because I'm a giant by comparison. Since this was taken I've...
12-09-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,508
Posted By Mr. 66

A lot of talk of the Lemond fit. A couple of...

A lot of talk of the Lemond fit. A couple of things come to mind. He was flat out racer and a freak of nature. He was very much in an aero dynamic position in peak form.

I had one of his 853...
Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Posted By Mr. 66

I had an 83 Competition in the TI format, it was...

I had an 83 Competition in the TI format, it was different than yours in that the Comp had space helmet cable stops for the rear brake and no chrome.
12-08-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By Mr. 66

A Lotus Odyssey frame was hung at the Bike Works...

A Lotus Odyssey frame was hung at the Bike Works yellow house. Purchased for a paltry sum of $40. The Tange 2, in my size, as purchased....
11-30-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By Mr. 66

It's really nice with Tange Prestige as well. ...

It's really nice with Tange Prestige as well.
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11-29-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,655
Posted By Mr. 66

I would be tempted to put an old MTB triple on...

I would be tempted to put an old MTB triple on that, and just leave the rest as is. Your Suntour can handle handle it.
11-29-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,739
Posted By Mr. 66

The Raleigh purchased from the original owner,...

The Raleigh purchased from the original owner, the brake pads were changed but the rest was intact....
11-29-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,600
Posted By Mr. 66

It's not a great picture but here's the 1960...

It's not a great picture but here's the 1960 Urago with the front derailleur braze
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11-29-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 447
Posted By Mr. 66

I would not toe the brake arms that are cast,...

I would not toe the brake arms that are cast, they may look fine but it could lead to catastrophic end.
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