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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,867
Posted By Charles Wahl

The most beautiful and comfortable brake levers...

The most beautiful and comfortable brake levers and hoods I've ever used (Modolo, for Mavic, logo engraved):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,312
Posted By Charles Wahl

I have an older Falcon frame that came out of a...

I have an older Falcon frame that came out of a dump in California -- well, I'm fairly sure it's a Falcon, based on the headbadge hole spacing, and the frame characteristics. It would be quite a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,505
Posted By Charles Wahl

Does anyone else have the impression that this is...

Does anyone else have the impression that this is a troll?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,220
Posted By Charles Wahl

I can recommend Chelsea Bicycles of NJ...

I can recommend Chelsea Bicycles of NJ (https://www.chelsea.bike/team), in Union City (586 32nd St) near the Lincoln Tunnel, without reservation. They used to have a store in Manhattan (Chelsea, 26th...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 885
Posted By Charles Wahl

I would go through the 1983 – 1984 catalogs, and...

I would go through the 1983 – 1984 catalogs, and see if you can find that color. Could be Mirage or even Le Champion. I believe the fourreaux decal means; high quality, and that the tubing is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 862
Posted By Charles Wahl

It's sold as "wood bleach" because that's one of...

It's sold as "wood bleach" because that's one of its most common uses.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,626
Posted By Charles Wahl

I'm a many years fan of Onitsuka's Mexico 66...

I'm a many years fan of Onitsuka's Mexico 66 shoes.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/840x474/screenshot_2023_07_12_at_21_48_48_5209b9eea7de517a820a4e701743b7aff2e7e573.jpg

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,223
Posted By Charles Wahl

Just a humble Bob Jackson with no chrome, but...

Just a humble Bob Jackson with no chrome, but here's blue and white, with the golden section (or proportion) involved on the seat tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,622
Posted By Charles Wahl

I'm not sure why you think these aren't "easily...

I'm not sure why you think these aren't "easily available"....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 889
Posted By Charles Wahl

Since we're bein' picky, note that the cable...

Since we're bein' picky, note that the cable guides were added to the TOP TUBE in 2003, not the BB.

I think that Pcampeau gets the "ding ding ding" on this one. I had no idea that Carlton-branded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 889
Posted By Charles Wahl

My guess is that it's a Raleigh, based on the...

My guess is that it's a Raleigh, based on the serial number, the style of seat stay terminals at saddle, slack angles of HT and ST, bend of the fork -- just looks like a Raleigh to me. 1970s Raleighs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 763
Posted By Charles Wahl

I really like it. It's properly artisanal. Would...

I really like it. It's properly artisanal. Would you mind taking another photo from a bit further away, with the painter's tape removed?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 852
Posted By Charles Wahl

I've always thought that the Rake 16 thing...

I've always thought that the Rake 16 thing referred to the geometry of the fork (blades). The lugset on the Gran Prix is called "Italia" and that, so far as I know, was a Prugnat style. Of course, in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,547
Posted By Charles Wahl

Trying hard to see past the chrome (!) : Are...

Trying hard to see past the chrome (!) : Are those brake levers Weinmann? And is that drillium from factory, or DIY? I don't think I've ever seen ones like that before, with different-sized holes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 774
Posted By Charles Wahl

Serial number on the seat post lug has to be...

Serial number on the seat post lug has to be pretty unique. Mondia often did the serial on the left seat stay cap, and in a similar "font". Is the bottom bracket Swiss threaded (markings on the BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 852
Posted By Charles Wahl

Here is a thread I started a dozen years ago...

Here is a thread I started a dozen years ago about my 1977 frame (embarrassed to admit it's still hanging up gathering dust)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 852
Posted By Charles Wahl

How about . . . Bob Jackson? Compare to this 1977...

How about . . . Bob Jackson? Compare to this 1977 in unaltered* state: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13175746@N05/albums/72157618657366863
Seems to coordinate in most respects that I can see, except...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 336
Posted By Charles Wahl

Would the ShelBroCo "8 of 9 on 7...

Would the ShelBroCo "8 of 9 on 7 (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#up7)" dodge help in this instance? -- i.e., less lateral movement required? (Apologies to the prof for dubious grammar)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 943
Posted By Charles Wahl

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x800/img_4078_0d663076227bc2d2d02082f0fb7b48452617e49a.jpg
Here's a photo of all three types of Mafac étriers* from the rear, from left to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,231
Posted By Charles Wahl

"We're the phone company: we don't care; we don't...

"We're the phone company: we don't care; we don't have to."
Some things never change.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 943
Posted By Charles Wahl

Mark is correct; MAFAC variation of reach is...

Mark is correct; MAFAC variation of reach is accomplished by the étrier. Good luck finding anything with "grand" étrier; however, I believe that the Racer, Competition, '2000' and 'S' all used the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 939
Posted By Charles Wahl

Beautiful job! I think those Weinmann brake...

Beautiful job! I think those Weinmann brake levers have an extra helping of reverse curve on the tips, which is very stylish -- wish they were all like that. And the red cable housings, bar wrap and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,687
Posted By Charles Wahl

I'm going to demur with respect to USAZorro 's...

I'm going to demur with respect to USAZorro 's "generous clearance" statement. In my experience, the '70s Raleighs are not particularly generous, especially those with the "rapid taper" chain stays....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 878
Posted By Charles Wahl

Pictures of what you're dealing with are...

Pictures of what you're dealing with are necessary. My guess is, at the least, you'll have to replace a solid axle with a hollow one. And guessing further, why would the cones or their threading be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,236
Posted By Charles Wahl

To me, those look like they're shaped to fit MTB...

To me, those look like they're shaped to fit MTB brake levers, rather than road levers -- but they might work, depending on how elastic/flexible they are. If one could deal with what happens at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,097
Posted By Charles Wahl

And look at the "unicrown" shown in post #6...

And look at the "unicrown" shown in post #6 (https://www.bikeforums.net/22834578-post6.html) by EB_AZ , which is not just fork tubes welded to steerer, but has a lug there. Specialized didn't quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,312
Posted By Charles Wahl

There are also these cups for an IRD (or...

There are also these cups for an IRD (or Tange-Seiki, according to my stash) square tapered cartridge bearing bottom bracket:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,097
Posted By Charles Wahl

If Mombat's data can be believed, in '85 only the...

If Mombat's data can be believed, in '85 only the newly introduced "Team Stumpjumper" was given a unicrown fork, but in '86 all three models had it (the column on the right is "fork"); I'm sure the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,687
Posted By Charles Wahl

I have a 1972 Competition (24-1/2"/ 62 cm) that I...

I have a 1972 Competition (24-1/2"/ 62 cm) that I ride regularly, with pleasure! According to the decals, it's got double-butted "frame tubes" and fork blades that are Reynolds 531, but not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,276
Posted By Charles Wahl

"Rough" is OK with me when it's "authentic" and...

"Rough" is OK with me when it's "authentic" and "vintage".

That sounds to me like what the joint in my area calls "marking" as opposed to "engraving". I've never seen the former, and recognized it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,276
Posted By Charles Wahl

Very nice! It's a shame that when such a useful...

Very nice! It's a shame that when such a useful device is installed, it obscures the original brake.
Is that 1/8" / 3 mm material?
Is the logo "laser etched" or "laser marked"? (which are different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,498
Posted By Charles Wahl

Does this help, Kurt? ...

Does this help, Kurt?
https://groups.google.com/group/650b/attach/119f988ce8004/center-pulls.jpg?part=0.2&view=1
The original, that would probably be at higher resolution, is here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,378
Posted By Charles Wahl

If you can find them (currently sold out) you...

If you can find them (currently sold out) you might try the Jack Brown Greens from Rivendell; supposedly 33 mm, and IMO a nicer tire than Pasela 35 mm (which are OK once they've had their tread worn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,753
Posted By Charles Wahl

Here is my favorite wet repaint [Flickr album...

Here is my favorite wet repaint [Flickr album here] (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13175746@N05/albums/72157627515256413), though I have two others (simpler, but technically equal) done by my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,048
Posted By Charles Wahl

Back-of-the-envelope calculation: drop 19 mm for...

Back-of-the-envelope calculation: drop 19 mm for the nominal change from 622 to 584 mm diameter rims, and add something like 6 mm back for the change from 23 to 35 mm -- not much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By Charles Wahl

I'd be a bit suspicious, if the crown race lifted...

I'd be a bit suspicious, if the crown race lifted right off, that it's a 27.0 ID type on a fork built to take a 26.4 ID race. I have a 60s frame bought from Hilary Stone that came that way, and also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By Charles Wahl

Beautiful frame, and great colors! Have fun. Is...

Beautiful frame, and great colors! Have fun. Is the headset complete? I notice that the fork crown race has been removed in your photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By Charles Wahl

Gaspipe. I like Nishikis, but not this one.

Gaspipe. I like Nishikis, but not this one.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-21-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,666
Posted By Charles Wahl

If you don't want to be misunderstood, then it's...

If you don't want to be misunderstood, then it's a good idea to start out by stating what's what in the beginning, forthrightly, without being so coy or cute about it. Your first and second posts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,926
Posted By Charles Wahl

Chrome does, however, outperform copper-nickel in...

Chrome does, however, outperform copper-nickel in the oxidation-resistance department. I'd use nickel for a guitar, but probably not for a bike, unless there's other work on it that's nickel, rather...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 07:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,064
Posted By Charles Wahl

Ability to use a wider variety of headsets, &...

Ability to use a wider variety of headsets, & bars incrementally higher = good. Steerer too short = bad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By Charles Wahl

I've been misunderstood. Where there's a tent...

I've been misunderstood. Where there's a tent serving ale, there should be kegs, not cans or bottles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,916
Posted By Charles Wahl

Very ambitious! Maybe my favorite part of this...

Very ambitious! Maybe my favorite part of this country! Wish I could be there. Hope you won't run into too much smoke.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,450
Posted By Charles Wahl

Really nice build; I'll be looking out for it/you...

Really nice build; I'll be looking out for it/you on the road. I have a gaspipe Falcon frame from the '60s that has the same lugs and especially those double-taper seat stays with the wrapover, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By Charles Wahl

If that's all you want, just buy them separately....

If that's all you want, just buy them separately.

I agree that it's a '72 based on the Nervex "Dubois" lugs ILO Nervex Pro curly ones. Looks like a garage queen; congratulations.

I don't know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 12:23 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,799
Posted By Charles Wahl

Well, I think that from a vintage point of view...

Well, I think that from a vintage point of view (friction) it's just about impossible to beat the Suntour Cyclone, 1st generation -- either the short or long cage version.
I'm no indexing expert,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-12-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,320
Posted By Charles Wahl

What the heck happened to the underside of the BB?

What the heck happened to the underside of the BB?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 95,755
Posted By Charles Wahl

Here's my homebuilt partscaster, a Tele inspired...

Here's my homebuilt partscaster, a Tele inspired by a photo of a '59 Esquire in A.R. Duchossoir's Telecaster book, code name "Gin Soaked Boy".
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By Charles Wahl

Chelsea Bikes in Union City, also convenient to...

Chelsea Bikes in Union City, also convenient to Port Authority Bus terminal, 1st stop in Jersey, I think. They used to have a store in Chelsea on W 26th St, but the building next door was in danger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 06:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,457
Posted By Charles Wahl

BTW, if the hubs need any attention, Phil Wood...

BTW, if the hubs need any attention, Phil Wood (the company) will do that, including things like modifying the axle length; they did on mine anyway, a few years back. Just email them with scope of...
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