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01-18-24, 11:20 AM
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Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Never assembled. The seller had been sitting on it for a while.
01-10-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By VintageSteelEU

Got a few items delivered today, including...

Got a few items delivered today, including Motobecane headset (never too many of those) and some Maillard skewers for parts. And the thing below, which is going to be my next project. The frame bears...
01-09-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By 4funbikes

Worth noting, that freehub is likely 8/9/10 speed...

Worth noting, that freehub is likely 8/9/10 speed rather than 7s correct? Not something particularly obvious with the UG compatibility.
Also, that freehub should have a nicer pawl system than it's...
01-09-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,460
Posted By Portlandjim

1981 Merz show bicycle with Dura_Ace AX group

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hVoG1TcTgPkCipR66

Click link for more photos. I was going through my photos and saw this bike, thought it might be of interest here. Very trick bicycle! Jim Merz
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01-08-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 410
Posted By hazetguy

01-06-24, 08:57 AM
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Posted By jdawginsc

Toilet Bowlnago complete...

...and rideably utilitarian.


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After
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01-04-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By ascherer

I finished truing the tubular wheelset for my...

I finished truing the tubular wheelset for my Paramount last week. I used fiber Dremel wheels to remove the small amount of very old glue on them and today I mounted the new Vittoria Corsas, just in...
12-31-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By jamesdak

Well for the next hour or two I'll be wrenching...

Well for the next hour or two I'll be wrenching on this 05 Bianchi Giro I just picked up for very small change. Unless I find a major issue this will be my go to bike this winter when the snows don't...
12-31-23, 01:39 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By 50PlusCycling

So, while looking around on eBay, I came across...

So, while looking around on eBay, I came across this Moulton Stowaway. I had been looking a bike which I could put into the trunk of my car, and drop off at our holiday house in Kamakura, and I had...
12-30-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By Mad Honk

I spent the day today sorting Campy small parts...

I spent the day today sorting Campy small parts and putting them in some type of order. Took a bunch of time taking packages apart and putting them in a compartment box, but it made a huge pile of...
12-30-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,217
Posted By Portlandjim

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12-29-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 786
Posted By SurferRosa

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12-29-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,139
Posted By jamesdak

I ran an old Profile Design stem on the KHS I...

I ran an old Profile Design stem on the KHS I built up last year to get some bar height. It looked pretty good once I removed the logo and polished it up.
...
12-28-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,139
Posted By AdventureManCO

they might have been looking for more ergonomic...

they might have been looking for more ergonomic levers? Not sure, but will probably change those out. Bike is a mixmaster at this point. But the ride is ace.
12-28-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By Positron400

Finished the new wheelset for my 70ties road...

Finished the new wheelset for my 70ties road bike. H+ SON TB14 rims, laced to 600 AX hubs and Sapim D-Light spokes. Came out to 1946 g - quite okay for a 36 spoked wheel....
12-27-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,139
Posted By merziac

These are the 2-10k or Million $$$ ?'s and yes...

These are the 2-10k or Million $$$ ?'s and yes there are more. :twitchy:

When I had the Strawberry built I asked Dave Levy about some of this when we started.

He told me he had derived his own...
12-27-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 11,029
Posted By chain_whipped

Also noticed the crud under and rear of the fork...

Also noticed the crud under and rear of the fork crown. What's it consist of?
Some states in the Winter use calcium chloride. Chloride comes from chlorine. Riding in that environment and into early...
12-26-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By ascherer

Finished the rim swap, replaced Gentleman...

Finished the rim swap, replaced Gentleman clinchers with new old tubulars for the Paramount. I got lucky inasmuch as the old spokes were the right size for the rims, and in great shape. Just new...
12-26-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,139
Posted By repechage

and that is my point. Stack and reach are useful...

and that is my point. Stack and reach are useful but not enough. Setting aside crank length +/- 5 mm for the most part, where the saddle is placed for and aft are a function of femur, foot, pedaling...
12-26-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,139
Posted By repechage

keeping in mind that the position of the bars...

keeping in mind that the position of the bars with a quill stem or a thread less assembly can vary, one may have trouble achieving equal, left out is the position of one’s hands on the hoods. Keep...
12-25-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,364
Posted By bulgie

here's a treasure trove of Frank Spivey parts and...

here's a treasure trove of Frank Spivey parts and drilling jig pictures, on Chuck Schmidt's Velo Retro site:
Velo-Retro: Peter Johnson (http://www.velo-retro.com/peterjohnson.html)
Of course the...
12-25-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,500
Posted By malcala622

Lezyne Micro floor pump. ...

Lezyne Micro floor pump.

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12-24-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By 1989Pre

Yeah, baby.

Yeah, baby.
12-23-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By browngw

Been busy with a pair of 1971 Raleigh Superbe's,...

Been busy with a pair of 1971 Raleigh Superbe's, that at first glance, seemed too far gone to be bothered with. The diamond frame one was missing the oil filler cap and had water getting in the hub...
12-23-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,364
Posted By repechage

Schwinn had one like that but a segment of a...

Schwinn had one like that but a segment of a nickel plated Varsity, Huret mfg derailleurs, small rotating handle on the drive side to impart the demo movement. Was useful to help show cross chaining...
12-23-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By VintageSteelEU

Since an injury a while ago I wasn't able to...

Since an injury a while ago I wasn't able to cycle, but having mostly recovered now, I decided to start preparing my daily rider to be used again. And because I was looking for bottom brackets that...
12-23-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,139
Posted By TLaurent

The C&V world is traditionally focused on seat...

The C&V world is traditionally focused on seat tube length which is a fairly good standard reference for frame fit. I follow the guidance provided on the Selle Italia site for saddle height (ground...
12-23-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By Classtime

Trailers aren’t very C&V but for hauling lots of...

Trailers aren’t very C&V but for hauling lots of stuff they are the best: just pile everything in a box or bag and off you go. ...
12-23-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,944
Posted By juvela

----- ...and lettuce not forgeteth safety...

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...and lettuce not forgeteth safety flags...



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12-23-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,139
Posted By dddd

I have made the conscious decision many times, to...

I have made the conscious decision many times, to buy a bike in the hopes that I could adapt to it. Surprisingly, this has usually worked out well, but some of them didn't handle right after I made...
12-23-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,139
Posted By MeadMan2

Back in the day, I used Greg LeMond's size chart...

Back in the day, I used Greg LeMond's size chart to determine bike size. He wrote that if you fall in-between two sizes, go with the smaller frame. I have ridden a 52 cm frame since & will not go...
12-23-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,364
Posted By Pompiere

Its the same with me. I like to see a bike...

Its the same with me. I like to see a bike restored to the way it was used, with modifications and accessories from the period, instead of a factory perfect restoration. That stuff is part of the...
12-23-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,364
Posted By steelbikeguy

For those that enjoy this sort of metal working,...

For those that enjoy this sort of metal working, you can view more of Jon Williams' work on his Flickr pages. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/54616231@N04/)
Incredible work by a guy who left us too...
12-23-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,364
Posted By Trakhak

The local bike shop had a...

The local bike shop had a Simplex-derailleur-equipped display like that (with shiny black doorknob-looking handles threaded into the crank arms for pedaling) in the 1960's, next to the Delta...
12-23-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,364
Posted By Chuck M

I've never raced anyone other than my buddies to...

I've never raced anyone other than my buddies to the end of the block when were small boys. But this has been a quite interesting thread reading about components, modifications and improvisations...
12-22-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,364
Posted By seagrade

That’s pretty focused and committed. Nice...

That’s pretty focused and committed.

Nice large flange 24h/28h race day wheelset. Barum tubulars? A good affordable and durable option for club racers throughout the Cold War…
12-22-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By jamesj

I was working on my Felt New Belgium 2010. ...

I was working on my Felt New Belgium 2010. ...
12-22-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By jamesdak

Had a little medical setback that also interfered...

Had a little medical setback that also interfered a bit with recovering from the knee replacement. But, I think I'm ready to move on from the Azor so I went ahead and got the Holdsworth set up for...
12-22-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,743
Posted By AdventureManCO

This is a great one! I've been riding since I...

This is a great one! I've been riding since I was a kid, but for most of my life, besides goofing off w/ bmx as a youngin', and in college, riding bikes has been a solo affair.

It would be fun...
12-22-23, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By merziac

Those are Silca's, looks like plenty to be had. ...

Those are Silca's, looks like plenty to be had. ;)

https://silca.cc/collections/accessories-1/products/silca-mondrian-water-bottle
12-21-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,743
Posted By northbend

1: Work at being a better, more sympathetic ride...

1: Work at being a better, more sympathetic ride partner
2: Discover some new interesting roads/regions to ride (I'm open to suggestions)
3: Do more cyclotouring.....especially with friends
4: Get...
12-21-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,743
Posted By SwimmerMike

1) Stop buying parts off the CV sales Forum or...

1) Stop buying parts off the CV sales Forum or eBay when drinking.
2) I know this is the bike forum but, get in shape to make the all time 10 top for my age group in the 200 through 1650 Freestyle....
12-21-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,743
Posted By Bianchi84

This year has been rough recovering from prostate...

This year has been rough recovering from prostate cancer - so not much riding. I'm going to try getting back to my riding levels before my diagnosis as my stamina improves.
And. I need to build new...
12-19-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By tcs

Uh, perhaps "League of American Wheelmen",...

Uh, perhaps "League of American Wheelmen", founded 1880?
12-18-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,899
Posted By AdventureManCO

Okay! Another day, another ride comparison! #2! ...

Okay! Another day, another ride comparison! #2!


We just got back from a little trip, and I've been off a bike for 3-4 days, and been going a little crazy (well, that's been happening for some...
12-18-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By VintageSteelEU

Wouldn't call it wrenching. Measuring and...

Wouldn't call it wrenching. Measuring and checking options.
I was looking for a BB I can use with SR Royal ESL crankset. Two requirements: 1. unless I decide to use a totally different frame, I need...
12-18-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By abshipp

My Grand Jubile has been a single speed or fixed...

My Grand Jubile has been a single speed or fixed gear the entire time I’ve owned it.

I finally built a 120mm 5 speed freewheel wheelset for it and installed its namesake derailleur.

Shimano...
12-18-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,483
Posted By non-fixie

Oh, those are here already: ...

Oh, those are here already:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSZPNwZex9s
12-18-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,802
Posted By SurferRosa

You even put thought into the bottles. Every...

You even put thought into the bottles. Every detail. The way it should be done.
12-17-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 543
Posted By romanlotus

My newly built Trek 2000 Aluminum

I just finished this Trek 2000 build
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