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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,124,904
Posted By SoCaled

Centurion Pro Tour - $160 - LA,CA

https://ventura.craigslist.org/bik/d/thousand-oaks-centurion-pro-tour-road/7456643131.htmlhttps://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/centurion_pro_tour_160_8f924b2ca015b7ac63063dd3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 13,578
Posted By ClydeClydeson

2 inch tread cond. shoes Pull here, lift here,...

2 inch tread cond. shoes
Pull here, lift here, jack here, Jack.
And 'Motion Control' trucks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,181
Posted By randyjawa

I did not sand these but used a polishing wheel,...

I did not sand these but used a polishing wheel, and polishing paste on cloth wheels, to achieve this result. Took me about ten minutes per hub...

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-21, 08:25 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 13,578
Posted By DQRider

575 @ f4.5 - The Haiku and Photography Thread

The idea is simple: Post a photograph of something C&V Bicycle related, and a haiku to go with it.

Example:

https://i.imgur.com/t6hRenV.png.
..
blue whale on the road

happy and ready to go
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,769
Views: 239,986
Posted By DQRider

Yes, I remember Kodachrome.

Taken in 1986 from the saddle of my rented Benjo Bomber...

https://i.imgur.com/Hi1w41W.jpg

... near MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.

These three old mama-sans are almost certainly not with us anymore.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,545
Posted By Velo Mule

I always learn something here. That is a great...

I always learn something here. That is a great idea, shooting in film and then scanning the negative. I developed my own film back in the day, made contact prints but had to volunteer as a campus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,907
Posted By SurferRosa

Because you say it takes effort to make it spin,...

Because you say it takes effort to make it spin, I would shim it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 154,545
Posted By DQRider

Shot on Arrival - My Pashley Path Racer at Work

The end of my morning commute. I always sit on this bench to cool off after the ride. This morning, I finally noticed the play of light on this scene.

https://i.imgur.com/eiSIxBg.png

.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 11:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,719
Posted By verktyg

Resprays and RUST!

Paint can hide a multitude of sins!

I only have maybe 2 bikes in my collection that I've acquired as resprays. The rest (N = Don't Ask) are in decent to excellent condition.

I HATE RUST!
I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,161
Posted By Vintage_Cyclist

Velo Orange has blue shifter and brake...

Velo Orange has blue shifter and brake cable/housing packages (https://velo-orange.com/collections/cables-housing?view=bc-original) that come close to that. The shifter housing is long enough for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,680
Posted By Bogester

I’ve been wearing these Pearl Izumi’s the past...

I’ve been wearing these Pearl Izumi’s the past year and like them quite a bit. About $100 at REI. On short rides around town I wear Vans. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 07:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,090
Posted By Doug Fattic

I'm a pro painter and don't think this would be a...

I'm a pro painter and don't think this would be a big job for us. It would involve these basic steps. 1. sand the top tube smooth. 2. spray a couple or 3 coats of epoxy white primer. 3. sand the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,610
Posted By blacknbluebikes

Strangely, I've never been barreling down a hill...

Strangely, I've never been barreling down a hill at 45mph thinking "wow, I wish I had bought the cheap tires..."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,346
Posted By tyler_fred

If you don't find another, why not use bungee...

If you don't find another, why not use bungee cord stock and make your own. A loop is all that is needed. Hobby Lobby or Amazon sells bungee cord stock.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,421
Posted By tcs

"Some folks don't believe that the Taiwanese can...

"Some folks don't believe that the Taiwanese can make stuff as well as the British did, but there's no factual basis for that belief, and in many cases this attitude may be traced to racism." -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 08:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,059
Posted By T-Mar

Unless it's for a short distance/time, being...

Unless it's for a short distance/time, being uncomfortable on a bicycle will actually slow you down.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,309
Posted By WizardOfBoz

I like this kind of project. 1) You salvage...

I like this kind of project. 1) You salvage something that somebody made, 2) you have the satisfaction of learning and completing a project, and 3) you get to go riding.

I'm an engineer and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,071
Posted By Rthomason

Centurion Cinelli project bike

I'm new to the forum and would like to connect with members that have knowledge or interest in a 1983 Centurion Cinelli Project bike. I just rebuilt mine after not riding it for several years and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,309
Posted By trailangel

Well make sure you can drill it out to larger...

Well make sure you can drill it out to larger diameter. Use a tapered tap, not a bottoming tap.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,309
Posted By dsbrantjr

Well, since the threads are destroyed and a tap...

Well, since the threads are destroyed and a tap cannot replace metal, it would follow that you will need to drill and tap a larger hole. Lube the threads when inserting the screw.
Longevity hint;...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-11-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,391
Posted By UniChris

That argument is unsupported by the witness...

That argument is unsupported by the witness report, and is one for which no one has yet managed to offer any theory of law or practical safety, but only raw political ideology.

Explain to us...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,809
Posted By Bianchi84

"...gormless girl..." ? Isn't that a little...

"...gormless girl..." ? Isn't that a little harsh?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,701
Posted By pdlamb

Remember, though, that 60-70% of U.S. highway...

Remember, though, that 60-70% of U.S. highway work is done with federal funds. Those state and local projects that aren't pork-barrel funded by the feds (and there's more than meets the eye!) are...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-03-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,701
Posted By BobbyG

On the one hand I think this may be good for...

On the one hand I think this may be good for cyclists.

On the other hand I think of what Ronald Reagan pointed out as the most terrifying phrase there is..."I'm from the government, I'm here to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-21, 11:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,079
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Nice. If it was me though I would insist they...

Nice. If it was me though I would insist they take back the black wheels and give me the silver wheels. The black wheels kind of detract from the classic looks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,819
Posted By mercator

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x749/clockworkorange_03e6a7de97ed3c5dc9773d8a856e04ebe749c6b5.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,073
Posted By cb400bill

I had corporate take a look into this and, after...

I had corporate take a look into this and, after they adjusted some stuff, I believe that we can now write Matsu****a.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By IsleRide

Ditto ...

Ditto



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,709
Posted By squirtdad

I think 3 and 5 are highly complementary........

I think 3 and 5 are highly complementary..... imho everyone should have a bike that they can just hop on and ride for local errands (or to just clear the head) I know lot's of people who ride lots...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-21, 08:00 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By Mogens

I don’t own a Rivendell and two years ago, when I...

I don’t own a Rivendell and two years ago, when I finally got around to spending four figures on a new bike, I chose a modern aluminum one. So while appreciating Grant Petersen, I’m not a follower of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 08:32 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By bikingshearer

This is a Grant Petersen thread, so in the...

This is a Grant Petersen thread, so in the interests of doing my bit to get it up to the requisite 10+ pages . . . . . :D

Yes, GP and Rivendell want people to buy their bikes. It would be the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By hsuBM

people change their minds all of the time, but I...

people change their minds all of the time, but I don’t think Grant’s market share is large enough for neglecting that segment to matter one bit. And that segment- I doubt there’s more than ten buyers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By Germany_chris

The “un-racer” The reality is he’s not...

The “un-racer”

The reality is he’s not wrong, I love looking at race bikes old and new but I wouldn’t ride one to the store and I wouldn’t ride one with my family so what’s the point. Grant wants...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By JulesCW

Given that Riv is a micro-niche company that does...

Given that Riv is a micro-niche company that does what Grant wants to do regardless of how commercially viable it is I do not understand why folks who don't like his ideas get so upset. For those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By squirtdad

it seems that anyone who actually has a rivendell...

it seems that anyone who actually has a rivendell likes them :speedy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By beicster

I like reading Grant's writing and his ideas...

I like reading Grant's writing and his ideas about bike design. At this point in my life, I choose not to afford one of his bikes but I do look for ways to adapt his ideas in a more affordable way. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By jingy2

They sell the bikes they want to ride. And don't...

They sell the bikes they want to ride. And don't have have any problem selling said limited production bikes, as their inventory status shows.
There is a choice of bike for everyone, this is one.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 34,912
Posted By Germany_chris

It’s a Grant bike slackish with long chain stays...

It’s a Grant bike slackish with long chain stays though these are in essence step through

what’s the confusion
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-12-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By alo

I see a problem with the logic. When accidents...

I see a problem with the logic. When accidents occur between vehicles and bicycles, the vehicle is at fault.

There are so many different situations, it becomes impossible to discuss all...
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