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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,260
Posted By obrentharris

No bike in this report. I hope you'll forgive me....

No bike in this report. I hope you'll forgive me. I recently went on a couple of solo overnight hikes in Death Valley National park. The only C&V items were myself and my 1970's frame pack that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,760
Posted By daywood

1992 Schwinn Crosspoint

It was not hard to nail down the vintage of this one. I found that Schwinn only made them for one year as part of a line of four “cross” models. I also have a Crosscut, so I may now find it hard to...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,020
Posted By Steve_sr

Well, here is bike box wheels 2.0! I borrowed...

Well, here is bike box wheels 2.0! I borrowed from the original Aussie design and made some, what I consider significant, improvements as follows:

1. The fold out "outriggers" have been moved to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,260
Posted By botty kayer

darkmoon good to see you out on your Merckx as we...

darkmoon good to see you out on your Merckx as we start what the Belgian's call 'Holy week', the week book-ended by Tour of.Flanders today (which Eddy won twice) and Paris Roubaix next weekend (which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 52,998
Posted By Aubergine

Great thread! If it helps anyone, I have modified...

Great thread! If it helps anyone, I have modified old Cannondale bags to use the Velo Orange decaleur and a porte-paquet for support. It's a simple modification but works quite well. The cross bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 14,281
Posted By Murray Missile

Yep, that's it in a nut shell. That's how I was...

Yep, that's it in a nut shell. That's how I was raised, my parents both went through the Great Depression and they didn't throw things away when they got broken or were wearing out they fixed them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,830
Posted By bulgie

Wow that's an impressive compilation. Reminds me...

Wow that's an impressive compilation. Reminds me of "Step Right Up" by Tom Waits. A few selected lyrics (if that's too much to read all, just skip down to the last 3 lines, priceless!):You can drive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 155
Posted By fleslider

Unseen on the net Centurion Catalogs! Added

I have added some new catalogs to vintagecenturion.com.
1978,1988,1989
Vintage Centurion Catalog Page (https://vintagecenturion.com/literature/centurion-catalogs.shtml)

1978 (it looks to be 1978...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 474
Posted By 1simplexnut

Whoever made that chart up is seriously deluded...

Whoever made that chart up is seriously deluded .
Errors everywhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 474
Posted By dddd

Be careful with that colored conversion chart, it...

Be careful with that colored conversion chart, it has a mistake or two not to mention that you would strip a 1/8" socket with a 3mm hex key and the 1/8" key wouldn't even fit in a 3mm socket!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 932,119
Posted By BTinNYC

Adding a bit of color to The Princess's UO-8...

Adding a bit of color to The Princess's UO-8 build. She picked this great shade; 1 Shot Peacock Blue, I was pushing for a softer blue. Decals next, clear coat this weekend, so assembly at the end of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,931
Posted By repechage

Note how merziac routed his straps- he does have...

Note how merziac routed his straps- he does have wide feet but, the way you have them routed may or may not be the easiest to engage. You may or may not Need the twist.

great color, we called it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 927
Posted By Portlandjim

My 1946 Holdsworth Cyclone project

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1800x1164/bd9t2508_41590fbdd6a1f3b9a523af7f38291920ea2f64d7.jpg
Here are some photos of the finished bike I have been working on for more than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 832
Posted By Catnap

I’ve shot a lot of frames and complete bikes. ...

I’ve shot a lot of frames and complete bikes. Here’s a checklist of the angles i always do for a frame. Note that I try to keep the number of shots to 12, which is the max upload number for eBay. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,356
Posted By bulgie

I love this book, warts and all, and I'm so glad...

I love this book, warts and all, and I'm so glad it got made. Frank paid his dues, and if he had some quirks crotchets and biases, I think he earned 'em.

I guess mine must be a first edition,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 2,396
Views: 566,831
Posted By gearbasher

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/667x1000/91_f365htxl_ac_uf1000_1000_ql80__0bbd8b70412637d1c4e3e55a6894227bafc4eea6.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,260
Posted By gaucho777

I took my Gitane for the last commute day of the...

I took my Gitane for the last commute day of the year (woohoo winter break!) and stopped by the park for a photo on the way home.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,906
Posted By Portlandjim

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1800x1132/bd9t2440_bd54b3bd6d14d5054d243b7dbc47b5775562c1cb.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 780,234
Posted By rccardr

So, yeah, your mechanic will have his own methods...

So, yeah, your mechanic will have his own methods I’m sure, but here’s what I do: Grease the threads on both sides, then insert the drive side and partially thread it in (yep, counter clockwise on...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-06-23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Bad Brazing Repair... Mine

Yes, it is my bad brazing that I am repairing. Built this frame a few years ago. Wanted a drop bar but IGH townie bike with 559x1.5 tires. This bike had a fair amount going on with hub powered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,066
Posted By abdon

The thing about drops and touring, even if you...

The thing about drops and touring, even if you rarely use them, is when you are facing 20mph head wind for most of the day and you still have to make it somewhere. At that point you'll love that they...
Forum: Touring
11-12-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,151
Posted By afrowheels

A belated update

In case anyone wonders what happened.

I didn't make it through the pass because it stayed closed for a week, so I cycled up pretty close to it and then turned back (after spending a couple of days...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,337
Posted By cudak888

FYI, I still have to photograph: 1938 UK ...

FYI, I still have to photograph:

1938 UK
1950 UK
1951 USA Price List
1962 UK Speed Range - (re-do of an existing available catalog)
1962 USA - (re-do of an existing available catalog)
1968...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,086,167
Posted By Mr.Toolbox

Here's My latest catch. I'm going to go and pick...

Here's My latest catch. I'm going to go and pick it up tomorrow. Full Campagnolo bike including 6 tubulars, a pump, shoes, helmet, and an extra handlebar. You can say that I more or less just payed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 04:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 819
Posted By jimmuller

The highlight of the day was lunch! It was also...

The highlight of the day was lunch! It was also our turnaround point in Wellfleet. Lunch is good. Lunch is always good. And did I mention lunch?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,260
Posted By northbend

A few weeks ago, my son and I spent a few days...

A few weeks ago, my son and I spent a few days camping on Orcas Island in Moran state park.
One of the rides we did was the climb up to the summit of Mt. Constitution.
I noticed as we began...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 973
Posted By 75lechamp

New Build: 1973/74 Raleigh RRA

Hey folks, this is a build where I somehow acquired a lot of parts before the frame showed up, which is serendipity especially in the case of a Raleigh RRA, which was only made for one year and does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By Portlandjim

1971 ill fated around the world ride

In 1971 I took off, with my then wife Virginia, on an around the world bike ride. The idea was to trust serendipity, not be locked into an itinerary. I took a 35mm SLR with 3 lenses, heavy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 242,043
Posted By Salubrious

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/loosemt_0c79e088b2e32a11c6f2335e614fe497c3311d1e.jpg
Yahoo! 20 miles or so of singletrack to Silverton...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,316
Posted By northbend

Wheeling our bikes onto the giant ferry that took...

Wheeling our bikes onto the giant ferry that took us to France and watching Ireland disappear on the horizon then waking up the next morning as we prepared to dock in Brittany....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 959
Posted By gthomson

I do have P clips and some other mounting pieces...

I do have P clips and some other mounting pieces that came with an EVO bike rack I put on my mountain bike. They have a rubber sleeve around the clamp so that seems safer for the paint then a metal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-23, 11:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,010
Posted By gimp439

I've been riding these Freedom Ryder LC-1s since...

I've been riding these Freedom Ryder LC-1s since 1994 and signed up to this forum just now to answer any questions you may have.

Older models (which it looks like you have) have a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Nancy, I've not been following all of your...

Nancy,

I've not been following all of your listings in the for-sale section but just looked at the Cinelli-3TTT bar-stem listing.

I'm so sorry you've reached the decision to leave C&V and BF. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 766
Posted By ascherer

Here’s that 1972 Paramount P-13

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_8049_d058f43363901704a3284a7763325ad5080305a7.jpeg
I took a few glamour shots today. The build is pretty original-ish, mostly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 563
Posted By bikemig

Build and ride report

I decided to keep this simple with downtube shifters, toe clips and straps, and sidepull brakes. The brakes, headset, and wheels are original to the bike. The derailleurs, crank, pedals, saddle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 962
Posted By Portlandjim

Cinelli Bivalent hub set made by Merz

The Jim Gentes thread mentioned Bivalent hubs. I made several sets of these Cinelli Bivalent hub reproductions. They are visually and functionally faithful to the 2nd generation one piece versions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,189
Posted By non-fixie

I suggest you broaden your reseach to "world", as...

I suggest you broaden your reseach to "world", as opposed to "North America". In the US, bicycle development more or less came to a standstill in the early 20th century. Had something to do with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,819
Posted By Portlandjim

New member Jim Merz

I just joined Bike Forums! I'm mostly interested in Classic and Vintage bicycles and history. Hope to contribute useful comments! Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,260
Posted By botty kayer

After a spell off the bike with cracked ribs...

After a spell off the bike with cracked ribs recently I've been trying to build up fitness again, and as I'm off to cycle in the Italian Alps in less than 2 months, I really need to get a bit of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,754
Posted By dddd

Old thread, indeed, about old wheels. I have a...

Old thread, indeed, about old wheels.
I have a Peugeot and a Sears bike having original such wheels, but removed them from my 1972 Steyr to use a 100/120mm-spaced Phil/Mod58 wheelset.

The thing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 932,119
Posted By Nemosengineer

I have been away for a few years, starting a new...

I have been away for a few years, starting a new project so I'm back..
A 53 Cm Stratos NJS Keirin frame spread to accept a Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub (32 hole) with Jtek bar end shifter, Dura Ace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,522
Posted By SurferRosa

Pro tip: one set of pics on the first page of a...

Pro tip: one set of pics on the first page of a thread is always enough.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 932,119
Posted By Beurt

50's ladies Rochet

Here is what I've been wrenching on lately.
I picked up the bike in a very sad state during the Christmas bikes for kids operation at our local co-op in December and little by little I worked on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,528
Posted By El Chaba

Oh no….Drillium Dude was one of my favorite...

Oh no….Drillium Dude was one of my favorite participants here….That is a huge loss….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 11:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,695
Posted By polymorphself

1986 Miyata 210 overhaul.

Posted these in another thread about the bike but figured I’d give the final pics their own post. Purchased for my girlfriend to do some overnights etc. with. Typical tear down and overhaul. Saddle,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7,830
Views: 932,119
Posted By smd4

Anyone with an Italian road racing frame and a...

Anyone with an Italian road racing frame and a classic 1980s sense of style, that's who....
Forum: Touring
02-16-23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,965
Posted By waddo

To tell the truth, there are very few YouTube...

To tell the truth, there are very few YouTube channels I can stomach. Let's face it, it's the domain of the look at me narcissist. I prefer real documentaries where the main subject isn't the person...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,260
Posted By djkashuba

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52686264637_7a...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52686264637_7a96db115a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ogGSV4)
2-12-23 (https://flic.kr/p/2ogGSV4) by djk762 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/djk762/), on Flickr
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,260
Posted By Wildwood

northbend ‘s blue bird day carried over: ...

northbend ‘s blue bird day carried over:

Full sun and dry is good with chilly temps.
Winter crush of vegetation in the bog, but we look upward. Long shadows even near midday.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10,707
Views: 250,503
Posted By datlas

I am chums with some of the cardiothoracic...

I am chums with some of the cardiothoracic surgeons in the Penn Medicine system so hypothetically I could ask them about Indy, but because of HIPAA I really cannot.

I will post updates if/when I...
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