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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,084
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Paint it is, then. BTW, are you familiar with the...

Paint it is, then. BTW, are you familiar with the handlebar treatment that Grant Petersen of Rivendell invented, or popularized, at any rate? It wouldn't help with the stem or headset, but cloth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,084
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

You've summed up everything I learned in painting...

You've summed up everything I learned in painting my Trek. If I had somewhere to work outdoors, protected from the wind and blowing dust, I would not hesitate to try this again. As I had to convert...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-21, 06:07 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Lately I've needed a temporary lumber bike and I...

Lately I've needed a temporary lumber bike and I turned to the Sports step-thru. Very fine performance.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-21, 04:45 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I own the same ('83 Trek 600). Just finished a...

I own the same ('83 Trek 600). Just finished a rebuild after having the frame repaired. Not a 3 speed, still pleased with the result. Better than new, really. It was originally red with a silver head...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Thanks Kurt. I'm just trying, until there's no...

Thanks Kurt. I'm just trying, until there's no other choice, to avoid buying more housing I don't need.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-21, 07:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

That must be the Rudge version of the Raleigh...

That must be the Rudge version of the Raleigh Space Rider. I found one of those for my friend Max, but with the three speed with the coaster brake. This one looks like it just came out of its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-21, 07:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Or if it only didn't cost so much to ship a...

Or if it only didn't cost so much to ship a bicycle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,084
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I waited a week to let the enamel have additional...

I waited a week to let the enamel have additional time to cure, then applied a light spray of the clear coat with no damage. Whew. Was really holding my breath.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

You can teach an old dog new tricks.

You can teach an old dog new tricks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-21, 12:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,084
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

My LBS has mentioned them, but I don't think...

My LBS has mentioned them, but I don't think they're around anymore.I hadn't thought of motorcycle painters. That's a good idea. Clearly they have experience with tubing and awkward shapes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,084
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I didn't miss, that's exactly what I meant. Now...

I didn't miss, that's exactly what I meant. Now I'm kicking myself for not having a personal astrologer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-19, 06:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Dunelt was the line sold by my LBS when I was a...

Dunelt was the line sold by my LBS when I was a kid. I don't remember if they had Raleigh. I still can hardly believe how kind my folks were to get me one. The $45 cost was a major expense. Until I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-19, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Sweet bird of youth... I mean "yute."

Sweet bird of youth... I mean "yute."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-19, 07:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Yes! It's about the easiest thing you can do so...

Yes! It's about the easiest thing you can do so long as none of the spoke/nipple combinations are frozen with age.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 07:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

On my AW conversion of an old Peugeot mixte I was...

On my AW conversion of an old Peugeot mixte I was using the standard anti-rotation washers and having difficulty keeping the rear wheel aligned. (The Peugeot's axle slots are a little wider than the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-19, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

I don't think the question is silly but if you...

I don't think the question is silly but if you were thinking they're a hobbyist thing that's certainly not the case here in NYC. See many being ridden every day. I don't know my total mileage but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By paulb_in_bkln

Rudi the saddle guy riveted my good B72 cover to...

Rudi the saddle guy riveted my good B72 cover to an intact used frame. (The frame breaks if you use Joe Breeze's seat sandwich. Ask me how I know.) He used these really fine wide brass rivets. It...
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