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04-05-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By Dean51

If we are adding pictures of Yoshi, here is...

If we are adding pictures of Yoshi, here is another one....with Tim Neenan.

Dean

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03-08-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By Dean51

Overhauled two sets of Campagnolo 8-Speed...

Overhauled two sets of Campagnolo 8-Speed Ergos.....my first-favorite "modern" shifters. Unlike Shimano, the Campy design is fairly easy to completely disassemble....once you've done a few of...
02-12-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 602
Posted By Dean51

I'm pushing 73 and I've been holding steady at...

I'm pushing 73 and I've been holding steady at nine bikes for a few years now. I ride 'em all and, currently, have no desire to thin the herd. One of the best parts of having this many bikes is...
01-27-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,054
Posted By Dean51

Post #41 of this thread inspired me to upgrade my...

Post #41 of this thread inspired me to upgrade my ancient TS-2 with roller thrust bearings. There was nothing wrong with the original shaft or the plastic bushings, so these parts were reused. I...
12-26-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,241
Posted By Dean51

I cast my ballot for drive side only. These were...

I cast my ballot for drive side only. These were all rear wheels that had suffered spoke damage near the hub from chains that had derailed to the inside.

Dean
12-24-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By Dean51

Built this wheel yesterday. Building wheels is...

Built this wheel yesterday. Building wheels is one of my first-favorite things to do.

Dean

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10-30-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,353
Posted By Dean51

In support....hopefully....of the OP's sale, I'll...

In support....hopefully....of the OP's sale, I'll offer these early White Industries hubs can look great on the right bike. I run these hubs on the Klein Quantum pictured below. Others may not agree,...
10-20-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,329
Posted By Dean51

The owner, and only mechanic, at my LBS showed me...

The owner, and only mechanic, at my LBS showed me this video yesterday. We both commented on the number of adjustable (Crescent) wrenches on the tool board.

Dean
10-02-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,048
Posted By Dean51

I had similar thoughts, but held back in fear...

I had similar thoughts, but held back in fear that I might start a war similar to the recent chain waxing thread. If we get into a battle, perhaps you'll share the blame with me!!

Regarding my...
09-25-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,288
Posted By Dean51

Acknowledging I'm a bit on the anal side of...

Acknowledging I'm a bit on the anal side of keeping things organized.... My bins are stored on an inexpensive metal shelving unit seen in the following photo. If you look at the bottom, you'll see...
09-17-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By Dean51

Happy to see Velobase is alive this morning!...

Happy to see Velobase is alive this morning! 'Tried using Velobase yesterday afternoon....looking for info on a new-to-me Sun Mistral rim....and got error messages to the effect that the site was not...
09-16-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 482
Posted By Dean51

One bump, one bump only Vasily. Dean

One bump, one bump only Vasily.

Dean
09-05-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,268
Posted By Dean51

etherhuffer , I encourage you to give it more...

etherhuffer , I encourage you to give it more time if you like the smaller "gaps" between gears that the 9 speed rear can offer. My story follows....

One of my 126mm rear spaced bikes had been...
08-14-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,454
Posted By Dean51

For what it's worth, here is a photo of Tim...

For what it's worth, here is a photo of Tim Neenan with Yoshi and Yoshi's daughter.

Dean

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08-03-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 38,164
Posted By Dean51

'87 Klein Quantum with Campag 8-Speed Ergos. ...

'87 Klein Quantum with Campag 8-Speed Ergos.

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06-12-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,640
Posted By Dean51

72.0 miles today in recognition of my 72nd...

72.0 miles today in recognition of my 72nd birthday. I have been doing this "ride your age" thing for several years now.....gotta' wonder how long I'll be able to keep it going.

Dean
05-29-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,353
Posted By Dean51

My singlespeed ride is a Ciocc Mockba 80 with...

My singlespeed ride is a Ciocc Mockba 80 with mostly Campagnolo trim. It rolls on Mavic G40s and 23mm Challenge Criterium tires. 65 gear inches with a 42t chainring and 17t rear sprocket. Paint is...
05-29-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,740
Posted By Dean51

Further to Andy_K 's suggestion of "Show Us Your...

Further to Andy_K 's suggestion of "Show Us Your CyclArt" in Post #12, here is my early 80's Ron Cooper with it's CyclArt San Marcos repaint.

The original owner of this bike was obsessed with...
04-23-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By Dean51

The matching hubset for this group would include...

The matching hubset for this group would include the Dura Ace 7400, 7402, and 7403. I have several 7400 sets in surplus, 32 hole and 36 hole. All rears are 126mm spacing. One of the rears is english...
03-01-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,640
Posted By Dean51

An unexpected dry day on the Olympic Peninsula of...

An unexpected dry day on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State got me out for 31 miles on this Ciocc Mockba 80, currently set up as a single speed. This was my first outdoor ride since early...
02-27-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,048
Posted By Dean51

'Agreed the fumes are not too nasty....at least...

'Agreed the fumes are not too nasty....at least in my book....and some ventilation is good.

Whether working inside our out, cold glue has been more difficult for me to spread out evenly. I warm it...
02-25-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,797
Posted By Dean51

Similar story.... I purchased a Ciocc Mockba 80...

Similar story.... I purchased a Ciocc Mockba 80 frame several years ago. If was offered sans fork....which was my first clue to look for evidence of a front ender. Sure enough, I could feel/see a...
02-13-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,503
Posted By Dean51

Keep in mind that some.....like me.....remain...

Keep in mind that some.....like me.....remain fond of Campag 8v. That said, I prefer to purchase a frame w/fork, then build it up as I like....with Campag 8v!

Dean
01-22-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,723
Posted By Dean51

I'm in that 2018 photo and recall the lunch being...

I'm in that 2018 photo and recall the lunch being a really good time. I'm pleased the sale venue has moved....I can walk on the Bainbridge ferry and use the monorail to get to the Seattle Center.
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01-02-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,575
Posted By Dean51

A beauty! GLWS! Dean

A beauty! GLWS!

Dean
12-19-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,206
Posted By Dean51

I'm friction shifting 9 out of 10 cogs on a bike...

I'm friction shifting 9 out of 10 cogs on a bike with 126mm between the rear dropouts. It works very well for me. Some details....

I started with a 10 speed cassette with...
12-19-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,048
Posted By Dean51

I purchase acid brushes at Harbor Freight. ...

I purchase acid brushes at Harbor Freight.

Dean
12-15-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,849
Posted By Dean51

Rode 71 miles on my 71st birthday aboard an '87...

Rode 71 miles on my 71st birthday aboard an '87 Ciocc. I'll be going for 72 in June of '23.

Dean
12-15-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,141
Posted By Dean51

Further to droppedandlost reference to Seattle's...

Further to droppedandlost reference to Seattle's Art Brass Plating.... The chrome fork on my Ciocc Designer 84 had no pits, but was a rusty mess when I acquired it. The fellow at the front desk at ...
12-02-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,612
Posted By Dean51

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11-21-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By Dean51

Shimano 600 (Tri-Color) 8-Speed Group

PRICE REDUCED 'Time to part with the 8-Speed Tri-Color group I've assembled over the past few years. NOW $245 $285 shipped via USPS to the Lower 48 for everything you see in the photos and described...
11-05-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By Dean51

Overhauled a Shimano 7700 bottom bracket this...

Overhauled a Shimano 7700 bottom bracket this afternoon.....tedious, but rewarding.

Dean

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Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,179
Posted By Dean51

I'm still riding the pants off this '95 Trek...

I'm still riding the pants off this '95 Trek 5500....

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Replies: 6
Views: 841
Posted By Dean51

Agree with zukahn1, the value is in the hubs....

Agree with zukahn1, the value is in the hubs. FWIW, I sold a set of early Phil hubs on eBay in August of this year. 100/120 spacing, 36 holes, no rust or nicks, red Phil logos were in nice...
11-01-22, 08:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,520
Posted By Dean51

Further to bar width matching shoulder width.......

Further to bar width matching shoulder width.... I returned to road cycling about 20 years ago on a bike that came with 44's. Without fail, I would develop moderate to sever pain between my shoulder...
09-18-22, 08:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By Dean51

I have purchased 1st position cogs for these...

I have purchased 1st position cogs for these early DA hubs from Loose Screws. Brand new and good turn-around time on the order.

Dean
08-23-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By Dean51

A little more fuel for the fire..... Here's a...

A little more fuel for the fire..... Here's a full view photo of the bike I sold with the "Allez" seat stay caps and under the BB shift cable routing. Graphics appear to match those in Post #13....
08-22-22, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By Dean51

I'm with andy k on this one. I acquired two of...

I'm with andy k on this one. I acquired two of these Kono built frames in 2017. A 54 with the "Allez" seat stay caps...two small for me so I sold it, and a 56 with the stylized "S" seat stay caps...
07-24-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By Dean51

@75Iechamp I could probably fix you up.....I have...

@75Iechamp I could probably fix you up.....I have a bunch of good NWN bodies, spacers for Ultra-7, and a heap of cogs. Get back to me a first ,and perhaps, a second choice for your ideal tooth count...
06-30-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By Dean51

Oh no!

This link may have ruined my day. My size and only 18 miles away via ferry from my home of Port Angeles, WA to Victoria, BC. What to do, what to do, what to do!

Dean
06-24-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,751
Posted By Dean51

Here is another view of the harbor in Port...

Here is another view of the harbor in Port Angeles, WA....over the nose of my '82 Ron Cooper. The bald eagle is looking for lunch.

Dean
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06-15-22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,640
Posted By Dean51

71 miles on my 71st birthday. Dean

71 miles on my 71st birthday.

Dean
06-08-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,579
Posted By Dean51

My grail frame. Have the jersey....probably as...

My grail frame. Have the jersey....probably as close as I'm going to get. I look EVERY DAY.

Dean
04-28-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,497
Posted By Dean51

fishboat Good work with the DIY calibration rig!...

fishboat Good work with the DIY calibration rig! I did something similar to calibrate my homebuilt copy of the Brandt tensiometer.....see pics below. FWIW, I've rechecked the calibration a few times...
04-25-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,596
Posted By Dean51

'76 Schwinn Volare..."The Japanese Paramount". ...

'76 Schwinn Volare..."The Japanese Paramount".

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03-28-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 521
Posted By Dean51

Gary12000 Congratulations re "Davidson New to...

Gary12000 Congratulations re "Davidson New to Me"! I've been looking for a frame recently. In the interim, I've settled for this poster that I purchased at Bill Davidson's Elliot Bay Cycles shop in...
03-22-22, 09:18 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,605
Posted By Dean51

Tommasini Air.... ...

Tommasini Air....

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03-22-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,605
Posted By Dean51

Forward swept crown of a YKono built Allez... ...

Forward swept crown of a YKono built Allez...

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02-13-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 22,210
Posted By Dean51

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51879294231_5a...

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02-10-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,341
Posted By Dean51

Presenting "Deep Purple".... My Quantum outfitted...

Presenting "Deep Purple".... My Quantum outfitted with 8-Speed Ergos. Original purple fork is in my garage....somewhere.

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