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03-13-24, 06:47 PM
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Posted By Soody

I'm gonna try an acid bath ...

I'm gonna try an acid bath
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03-12-24, 12:46 PM
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Posted By non-fixie

Been playing with the sportif concept for the...

Been playing with the sportif concept for the past weeks. Getting close to something I like.

...
03-12-24, 10:04 AM
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Posted By noglider

I commuted today on my newly built wheel today....

I commuted today on my newly built wheel today. As expected, shifting was improved since I'm not mixing two different standards of cable pull length. But it's still not great. Sometimes I clicked the...
03-11-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By VintageSteelEU

Focus Adventure Rack. I've seen some reviews few...

Focus Adventure Rack. I've seen some reviews few years back and wasn't quite sure about this idea.
03-11-24, 07:40 AM
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Posted By IdahoBrett

Bar tape and brake cables on my 1990 ST400. My...

Bar tape and brake cables on my 1990 ST400. My incremental rehab. I wanted to do a headset service first but couldn’t wait to see how the bike looked.
...
03-10-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By BTinNYC

Clearcoat success (i.e. no drips)! Polish after...

Clearcoat success (i.e. no drips)! Polish after curing for a couple weeks. ...
03-10-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By VintageSteelEU

And done. I guess I could get them to a mirror...

And done. I guess I could get them to a mirror finish, but for now they are perfect enough. I could also re-anodise or touch up the black plates with enamel, but I'm usually not too bothered with...
03-09-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By Classtime

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Cause of a clunk?
I replaced it with a 6400 113 spindle and now I think my 85...
03-05-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8,727
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Posted By macstuff

Probably the cleanest, NOS Sturmey Archer 1930s...

Probably the cleanest, NOS Sturmey Archer 1930s quadrant shifter on Earth.
​​​​​​BIke parts seem to be getting cheaper.
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03-05-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8,727
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Posted By 52telecaster

Dynamo lights are so wonderful, so glad the hubs...

Dynamo lights are so wonderful, so glad the hubs got good and affordable.
02-29-24, 09:22 AM
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Posted By 52telecaster

I have a couple of the panniers they sold and...

I have a couple of the panniers they sold and also the rain ponchos. They had some useful bike stuff for a while.
02-28-24, 09:28 PM
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Posted By 52telecaster

I have the sladda trailer. A terrific unit. I've...

I have the sladda trailer. A terrific unit. I've towed so much in it over the years....
02-26-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,324
Posted By SurferRosa

Roll it out, take pics for the next owner, then...

Roll it out, take pics for the next owner, then put another Trek decal there.
02-25-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By 52telecaster

While there is no shame in walking and I have...

While there is no shame in walking and I have done it many times while touring. A low gear is always easier to me. With a stiff climb and plenty of load it's amazing how slow you can balance.
02-25-24, 10:28 AM
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Posted By jamesdak

Finally got around to swapping out the used Dura...

Finally got around to swapping out the used Dura Ace rings I had built the Krapf bike up with. Had a decision to make as I had bought Swiss Cross dustcovers for the crank also. It was either put on...
02-25-24, 10:17 AM
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Posted By 52telecaster

Great looking ride man!

Great looking ride man!
02-25-24, 09:25 AM
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Posted By daverup

I've been wrenching on this one for a while now....

I've been wrenching on this one for a while now. 1983 Pro Miyata, most significant non-original items were brake calipers, seat and post. Getting pretty close now, took a short spin in the road today...
02-24-24, 01:39 AM
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Views: 7,601
Posted By 52telecaster

Outstanding. Thankyou!

Outstanding. Thankyou!
02-23-24, 10:08 PM
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Views: 7,601
Posted By noglider

It's beautiful! You're quite an engineer and...

It's beautiful! You're quite an engineer and mechanic.
02-21-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By noglider

Another approach to climbing, rather than...

Another approach to climbing, rather than equipping the bike with lower gears, is to walk up the hills. Everything involves compromise.
02-20-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Those tires are gonna match the paint really...

Those tires are gonna match the paint really well! Looking forward to how it ends up!
02-16-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,128
Posted By mobilemail

Cool bikes. I remember Giant made a bike like...

Cool bikes. I remember Giant made a bike like this, in the early '90s I think for maybe a year or two. I never see one in the used marketplace.
02-15-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 369
Posted By Robvolz

L'Eroica Japan just opened for reg...

It's their 10th anniversary.

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Right now the US dollar is the strongest...
02-14-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By 79pmooney

Tomorrow I have an appointment with Ti Cycles to...

Tomorrow I have an appointment with Ti Cycles to have the Pro Miyata I recently received from Kilroy1988 checked for alignment, dropouts, HS surfaces and have the chain peg boss tapped out. And Dave...
02-13-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By non-fixie

We Europeans have our traditions when it comes to...

We Europeans have our traditions when it comes to color matching, that need to be honored. :50:
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02-13-24, 12:08 PM
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Posted By bikamper

Good on ya. I'm doing just that. My biggest...

Good on ya.
I'm doing just that. My biggest hunk o' iron is a 1948 DeSoto that will be passed on to one of the grandkids. Another will get the 1885 Walthem pocket watch that was my great...
02-13-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By noglider

I hear good things about that tire. Let us know...

I hear good things about that tire. Let us know what you think.
02-12-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By Kobe

Seems odd something called the Graveler is riding...

Seems odd something called the Graveler is riding on turquoise tires but I'll withhold judgement until I see a complete picture. :)
02-11-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By cinelliguy

1982 Appel #58 - Purchased frameset from a really...

1982 Appel #58 - Purchased frameset from a really great member of the C&V community. Over the last couple of weeks built it up as a modernized vintage rider. Gearing is a 13-32 Chorus cassette and...
02-11-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By daverup

83 Pro Miyata, not quite done. ...

83 Pro Miyata, not quite done.

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02-11-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By noglider

JaccoW I wasn't sure, but when I replaced them, I...

JaccoW I wasn't sure, but when I replaced them, I noticed the difference. Then someone here corroborated with my finding.

I replaced them with Continental GP5000 tires which are very supple and...
02-10-24, 08:57 PM
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Posted By noglider

JaccoW, I had those tires on my bike until...

JaccoW, I had those tires on my bike until August. They rode like rocks. I recommend you try something else.
02-10-24, 08:24 PM
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Posted By cjefferds

Swapped out the fork on the golden Raleigh while...

Swapped out the fork on the golden Raleigh while the original undergoes realignment therapy. Depending on the angle you barely notice the color change. Also overhauled the dynohub that is original to...
02-10-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 410
Posted By ldmataya

Legnano City Bike dilemma

I dug out this thrift store score I've had sitting in the cellar for a few of years. They didn't really know what it was other than they were able to read the headbadge, so my investment to date is...
02-10-24, 03:02 AM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By eldercycling

Schwinn Traveller that has nothing but ball...

Schwinn Traveller that has nothing but ball bearings loose in the bottom bracket. No pics because I'm a newbie.
02-09-24, 07:15 PM
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Posted By VintageSteelEU

Another wheelset of the week built. This time the...

Another wheelset of the week built. This time the weight wasn't a concern so it's around 1350g rear and 1250g front with inner tubes, tape and tyres.
I have to say that I like Ambrosio rims. They...
02-09-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By Chuck M

My rusty Carabela is less rusty. I had to remove...

My rusty Carabela is less rusty. I had to remove all the paint to get to bare metal because there was enough rust coming through that I wanted to see what was under the paint. The chrome head tube...
02-09-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By VintageSteelEU

https://road.cc/content/review/115090-tacx-exact-w...

https://road.cc/content/review/115090-tacx-exact-wheel-truing-stand

That does look quite ok. Personally I would have to get some different indicator / gauge system, I can't get used to ones being...
02-08-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By GullyFoylesbike

Bought this Serotta here a few months back and am...

Bought this Serotta here a few months back and am at this point basically one bolt away from being ready to finish it. Converting the R600s to nutted with a jtek extra-long replacement bolt (thus the...
02-08-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,336
Posted By non-fixie

Got a heads-up that this year's Retro Bike Fair...

Got a heads-up that this year's Retro Bike Fair Amsterdam (https://www.facebook.com/RetroBikefairamsterdam/) will be on March 17th.

Not in Amsterdam, but in Nieuw-Vennep...
02-02-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,582
Posted By Andy_K

It's a perfect candidate for 650b conversion, but...

It's a perfect candidate for 650b conversion, but I'm guessing 700x35s will fit. The serial number says 1971. If the chrome won't clean up, you can always find some other way to highlight those...
02-02-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,582
Posted By shoota

You don't want either of those things to be nice...

You don't want either of those things to be nice on a gravel bike..
02-02-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,582
Posted By jdawginsc

Blasphemy! Serial is F6814 as best as I can...

Blasphemy!

Serial is F6814 as best as I can read. I am thinking this is an International? Maybe early 70s. Thinking maybe a candidate for a cool gravel bike if clearance with 700cs are doable.
...
02-02-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,582
Posted By hazetguy

Firenze GL5000 mixte. go low, really low, or...

Firenze GL5000 mixte.
go low, really low, or don't go at all.

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01-30-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,158
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thank you! Twist factor is always fun. :) ...

Thank you! Twist factor is always fun. :)



Thanks! Too bad mine's an '89 and not an '88. I'd definitely ride it with a gold fork--it's a bike!
01-29-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,158
Posted By tkamd73

I was able to get Marc Muller to sign my 91, OS...

I was able to get Marc Muller to sign my 91, OS 66cm frame, after the Waterford last ride this past June. He is on the right, his son is in the middle, and I’m the goof on the left.
Tim
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01-29-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,158
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thanks! As far as black or tan wall, I'd try...

Thanks!

As far as black or tan wall, I'd try both. I did have some GP4000 S II 28mm tires (measured 29mm on these Open Pros) on these wheels when I was building it up. It looked pretty good, but...
01-29-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By CO_Hoya

The patient, a 1976-ish Centurion Pro-Tour: ...

The patient, a 1976-ish Centurion Pro-Tour:
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Where it...
01-29-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,597
Posted By Bikedued

Not so much wrenching as it was stretching, 😂. I...

Not so much wrenching as it was stretching, 😂. I guess an Allen wrench for the brake cables and brifter removal counts?...
01-28-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,158
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Well, it's been a long rainy season that still...

Well, it's been a long rainy season that still has a ways to go, and much more life has happened. Very slow market as we all know, and for a while, in an effort to consolidate things (for any of the...
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