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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 373
Posted By nlerner

I usually do it by feel: When something snaps...

I usually do it by feel: When something snaps off, I feel that I’ve gone too far.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By bboy314

A pletscher double kickstand works well for this...

A pletscher double kickstand works well for this as long as your chain stays have the room for it, and they’re very stable. They come with plastic inserts to help protect the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,145
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...I think I might be in this "If it's cheap...

.
...I think I might be in this "If it's cheap or free, it will never be valued by the recipient" camp. I've turned down lowball offers on CL bikes I'm selling, out of some forlorn hope that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,239
Posted By WaveyGravey

Excellent pictures. So glad this thread has been...

Excellent pictures. So glad this thread has been revived. One of my favorites.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By SirMike1983

The last Rudge fork I repaired, the decorative...

The last Rudge fork I repaired, the decorative trim piece slid on first, then the crown race. No glue used on either part. The trim piece is held down by the crown race being friction fit.

If the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By evwxxx

My 1962 Falcon Black Diamond has a metal chrome...

My 1962 Falcon Black Diamond has a metal chrome fork crown cap kind of like the OP’s also. It sits tight over the crown with no adhesive after headset and all are installed over it
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,205
Posted By rosefarts

What brands I’m wearing makes no difference to...

What brands I’m wearing makes no difference to me. Most of the time, I probably couldn’t tell you which brand I’m wearing.

If I had a bunch of fanboy team kits, no I wouldn’t mix my Telecom with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By Road Fan

About a year or more ago I took in a pair of...

About a year or more ago I took in a pair of Witcombs belonging to some good friends from Back East. His and hers pair, blue paint, from a small shop in Connecticut, and the name Peter Weigle was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By Bianchigirll

It's a road Time Trial or "Funny Bike" they wer...

It's a road Time Trial or "Funny Bike" they wer popular for road time trials in the '80s and early '90s but died out for some reason or maybe were outlawed by the UCI.

Sadly there is likely no way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By Markeologist

Time trial bike.

Time trial bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 220
Posted By non-fixie

This is the bike, I believe. Oversized aluminum....

This is the bike, I believe. Oversized aluminum. I wouldn't bet on it taking a 26.8 diameter seat post. 27.2 or even 31.6 seems more likely. I'd take it to the nearest LBS and ask them to check.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,205
Posted By indyfabz

htfu I wear dirty kits to dissuade Freds...

htfu

I wear dirty kits to dissuade Freds from drafting me on MUPs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 633
Posted By Robvolz

I've talked to them. That's GOLD PLATED!!

I've talked to them. That's GOLD PLATED!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,924
Posted By noglider

Colored chains turn to black within two days.

Colored chains turn to black within two days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,279
Posted By Spoonrobot

This is an interesting question, the book...

This is an interesting question, the book Japanese Steel has some answers and timelines but I don't have it on hand to look and share what it says. I'm interested enough to research this some more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,279
Posted By Pompiere

Around the late 1980s when the Taiwanese...

Around the late 1980s when the Taiwanese manufacturers like Giant figured out how to program a robot to TIG weld a frame. Then they could crank out frames faster that were straight and consistent,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,121
Posted By 79pmooney

I don't have any thread numbers but I have run a...

I don't have any thread numbers but I have run a number of Miche track hubs. Most have had lockrings that are bigger diameter than the standard ISO - Italian? Same as some Campy. I just don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,805
Posted By Steel Charlie

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By jdawginsc

My vote is build it up as if it is the most rare...

My vote is build it up as if it is the most rare and beautiful bike you’ve ever seen and enjoy the ride. I am betting this would be a great ride.

Red headed step children are underdogs. Support...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 03:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,805
Posted By Ghazmh

Is this the same bike with the tire where the...

Is this the same bike with the tire where the bead has separated from the sidewall?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,805
Posted By tomato coupe

Putting your fingers in your ears should stop the...

Putting your fingers in your ears should stop the resonance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 13,944
Posted By VtwinVince

There's no hope for me, another cool bike came up...

There's no hope for me, another cool bike came up locally and of course I had to grab it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,128
Posted By jdawginsc

Fiorelli in process of rehoming...

Fiorelli in process of rehoming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,924
Posted By Wildwood

Rabbit holes? At BF C&V we call it N+1. +1. +1. ...

Rabbit holes? At BF C&V we call it N+1. +1. +1.
Happy Wabbit hunting.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 639
Posted By Aubergine

Nervar made decent but not superb cranks, and I...

Nervar made decent but not superb cranks, and I would not hesitate to use them. (I'd put Stronglight and Spécialités TA in a higher rank.) The chainring teeth do not look to me like they are too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By RB1-luvr

looks like that would make a nice drop bar...

looks like that would make a nice drop bar conversion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,924
Posted By Strawbunyan

UPDATE: bike found. I poked around on the CV...

UPDATE: bike found. I poked around on the CV classifieds as recommended. If you have been on the forums for more than a minute you will recognize the parts and seller. Frameset:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By jdawginsc

Hope this helps, Phil, first likely too short. ...

Hope this helps, Phil, first likely too short.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303822369612
https://www.ebay.com/itm/156154127424
https://www.ebay.com/itm/235491682892...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 706
Posted By Robvolz

The virus comes with a 25 campy super record post

The virus comes with a 25 campy super record post
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By 70sSanO

I’m not sure that was called for. But I doubt...

I’m not sure that was called for. But I doubt any boomers are offended.

But it is not about them. The real shake out will be the Echos.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By Trakhak

The OP is apparently now sitting back and...

The OP is apparently now sitting back and enjoying the fireworks. I've never understood what's fun about riling people up over irreconcilable differences, but then I've never watched daytime TV.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By Robvolz

message sent

message sent
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By Wileyrat

Wow, how novel, a discussion on rim vs disc...

Wow, how novel, a discussion on rim vs disc brakes. Just curious, any of you guys hear about soaking your chains in wax as a form of chain lube? :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By phughes

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By CyclingFool95

What are the odds?

This may not be the right forum to share this but I need to share it somewhere.

We've all had the moments where we regret selling something. In my case, I sold this bike on local craigslist back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By jolly_codger

Very nice; full marks to you on that build! Two...

Very nice; full marks to you on that build! Two random thoughts that came to me looking at that beauty: The last generation of the XT 7-speed shifters had a "secret" extra click so that you could run...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By squachie

1997 Bontrager Privateer retro-mod

This is my 97' retro-mod. Lots of NOS goodies, The bike its self is NOS. I pulled it fresh from the box to do this build. The list of NOS parts are as follows. frame, fork, bars, stem, seat post, Slr...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 811
Posted By Chombi1

My first guess would be a Super... BTW, I...

My first guess would be a Super...
BTW, I noticed something strange going on with the lower headset near the fork crown.
There's a weird gap between the race and the cup. On pretty much all my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By Mad Honk

I'm thinking the folks there have been watching...

I'm thinking the folks there have been watching too much of the American Pickers show. Smiles, MH
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By Wildwood

As an occasional retrogrouch, I will move beyond...

As an occasional retrogrouch, I will move beyond the disc brake discussion, and say Technically that I cannot foresee:
1a. Using 13 cogs on a cassette,
1b. Neither a 10 cog nor one with 52 teeth....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By cyccommute

It amazing how someone comes in spoiling for a...

It amazing how someone comes in spoiling for a fight and is surprised to find one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By Troul

a real purist will use the heel of the skateboard...

a real purist will use the heel of the skateboard type shoe to stop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By terrymorse

Reluctance to switch over to a new technology,...

Reluctance to switch over to a new technology, because what you are using now works fine.

Lots of new tech claims to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. I blame the tech bro echo chamber.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By cyccommute

No. I’m not reluctant nor a revisionist. I am a...

No. I’m not reluctant nor a revisionist. I am a retro grouch that fails to see the supposed “superiority” of disc brakes having ridden mountain bikes from the early 80s onward and never having...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By Dave Mayer

Disc brakes were ported over to road bikes...

Disc brakes were ported over to road bikes because our latest gen of road riders grew up on mountain bikes and are too young to know that there are a lot of so-called recent innovations that don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By Frkl

I'm going to go adjust my friction shifters. Oh...

I'm going to go adjust my friction shifters. Oh wait, they don't ever need to be adjusted. So i guess i'll just move on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By Frkl

If it were posed in cv, where people might...

If it were posed in cv, where people might actually know something to constructively respond, the thread would die because all the curmudgeons would ignore it. Since we are busy polishing our silver...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By shelbyfv

Bummer OP wasn't around 10-15 years ago when this...

Bummer OP wasn't around 10-15 years ago when this "discussion" was relevant, or at least not :deadhorse:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By Rick

Hydraulic rim brakes came before disk brakes....

Hydraulic rim brakes came before disk brakes. The reasons they were not as popular is the weight was undesirable to the racing crowd and people didn't like the idea of bleeding them. I have them on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,695
Posted By shelbyfv

Isn't there a section called Trollheim?

Isn't there a section called Trollheim?
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