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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 869
Posted By Bianchigirll

Trash Panda Werks Presents Vickie the Mixtie!!!

Mixed in with the post here about the Jackson in Pasadena and the post on Facistbook about looking for a Mixtie a gentleman in 'Sconsin offered to send me this shop worn but apparently never sold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,067
Posted By bikemig

1979 Trek 510

The weather is unseasonably warm in central Iowa so it's time to get my '79 Trek 510 fixed up. I flatted last last year and finally got around to replacing the tube. I checked all the adjustments as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 01:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,063
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

As Seen On Fu-ji...

Sorry about the pun attempt there...

Late nights in cold garages. Gettin' it done. Tall water bottle in an oddly-long old Blackburn cage. Nice and low in profile over the top of the bar....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,177
Posted By Garthr

Getting a fit is no guarantee either as every...

Getting a fit is no guarantee either as every fitter has there own ideas on what a proper fit and frame design is. I'm fortunate that vintage road frames just don't fit me, so no temptation or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,177
Posted By Wildwood

Why ride the wrong size? Only comment I could...

Why ride the wrong size?
Only comment I could think of.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,467
Posted By AdventureManCO

To all the guests viewing this forum....join us!!!

Right now there are about 25 members and OVER 700 GUESTS viewing this forum alone, currently.

It would be GREAT if some of you joined in on the madness - come have fun with us! This is an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 504
Posted By sloar

Colnago Super

Almost finished, waiting on a couple smalls from Robvolz. Mad Honk supplied the brake levers and 67Carlton had some new hoods. Big thanks to those guys in helping me get this done. Ordered a Columbus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,752
Posted By Robvolz

The Cat is away, us mice will play….

Sweetie is in DC for a conference all week.

I live in Portland. Home of many distractions, from food carts to strip clubs.

Left to my own devices, I did what any C&V cyclist would do.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,469
Posted By bikemig

It's better asking here than on facebook. You'll...

It's better asking here than on facebook. You'll get a lot more data points, ;)

Many (if not most) road bikes from the 70s that came stock with center pull brakes will likely fit a 35c and may...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By cegerer

Bob Jackson DIY Dent Repair

I bought this 1983-84 Bob Jackson frame online and it arrived with 2 large dents in the top tube :mad: They weren't from shipping damage - just undisclosed pre-existing damage :rolleyes: One actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By gazman22

Thanks mom! a Witcomb and a Trek

Whenever I visit my mother I always shop for bikes and have been very lucky with my finds. Perhaps my best visit, I netted these a while back:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,484
Posted By iab

I like what you are saying. I am currently...

I like what you are saying. I am currently restoring 2 bikes, a 1951 Maino that requires first gen Gran Sport and a 1930s Paglianti with a very early cambio corsa. They were in bad shape when I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,112
Posted By Roger M

I've posted a picture of this bike here before,...

I've posted a picture of this bike here before, but not with any overnight gear. I did an overnight trip on Orcas Island in July. I changed it from a compact double to the half-step thing you see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,112
Posted By polymorphself

Girlfriend with her recently acquired ‘83 720. ...

Girlfriend with her recently acquired ‘83 720.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,067
Posted By KiwiAmerican

Yeah, I have done a half dozen drop conversions....

Yeah, I have done a half dozen drop conversions. That came to mind for this one too. However I just did a Schwinn CrissCross drop with Gevenalle style shifters. Don’t want to spend too much on new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,688
Posted By Roger M

I have an idea for gugies next build ...

I have an idea for gugies next build

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 933,067
Posted By KiwiAmerican

Another 90’s Mnt Bike Project

Have been hovering over this guy for a few months. I was tempted by condition and price even though it’s not an entirely novel bike. Super happy with it upon pick up. I already have a faithful steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By cuda2k

VeloBase down - again (and now it's back)

edit: site is back up and running! :beer:

I'd requested the ssl cert be updated weeks ago, apparently it never did update. Today I try to manually update it, and now the entire site is down with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,688
Posted By gugie

An appetizer from a recon ride of the C2C route...

An appetizer from a recon ride of the C2C route last month with SquireBlack:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,467
Posted By SurferRosa

Arboretum Stone Bridge ...

Arboretum Stone Bridge

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,248
Posted By Robvolz

[QUOTE=bikingshearer;23011644]So Cino didn't...

[QUOTE=bikingshearer;23011644]So Cino didn't convince her of the error of her ways, huh? :D

Wasn't really "her ways," more like my "we can do anything/polyanna" attitude. Sometimes it gets me into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,581
Posted By unworthy1

"Matrix" was also a brand of Columbus tubing but...

"Matrix" was also a brand of Columbus tubing but due to trademark infringement legal action, Columbus retired that brand and Matrix tubing became "Cromor".
But you still occasionally come across...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,272
Posted By noglider

I’m so sorry to hear that. A couple of years ago,...

I’m so sorry to hear that. A couple of years ago, I totally switched from IT to K-12 education. I see a lot of problems, and people are leaving the field faster than we are entering, but I’ll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,272
Posted By Pompiere

One of the few benefits of shift work was having...

One of the few benefits of shift work was having days off during the week. I had access to doctor appointments, store hours, kids' school events, smaller crowds, etc. The down side was working a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,272
Posted By gugie

Well, just got outboarded. Sounds like something...

Well, just got outboarded. Sounds like something the Geneva Convention outlawed, no? I won’t miss the constant corporate reworking of the English language. Reduction in force? We fired a bunch of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,536
Posted By squirtdad

you need a full hand British 531 build, ...

you need a full hand

British 531 build,
Italian sl/slx build,
Japanese build....tange no 1 or miyata triple butted,
a custom bike,
and one wild card (french, swiss, mtn bike, 3 speed ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 680
Posted By MauriceMoss

The features on that frame are relatively generic...

The features on that frame are relatively generic so they're consistent with a few different builders. However, that serial number on the drive side rear dropout makes me think this is a Haral (La...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,001
Posted By Portlandjim

Bike ride from Porltand OR to Denver CO in 1964

Right after I graduated from high school, my buddy Lane VanGordon and I started out on a ride across the USA. He was a bicycle nut, and had a​ Raphaël Géminiani bike. I was not really into bicycles​...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,969
Posted By iab

According to the Googles I drove/flew/Ubered...

According to the Googles I drove/flew/Ubered 4,593 miles one way for this part. Seller wouldn't ship. Cost more than I'm guessing most bikes.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,969
Posted By 52telecaster

I have driven 4-5 hours several times but I am...

I have driven 4-5 hours several times but I am retired and have a very fuel efficient car. I just see getting a bike I've never had before as a cool little adventure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,145
Posted By merziac

That's too bad, I hope you don't just scrap the...

That's too bad, I hope you don't just scrap the old stuff. :(

Not really talking about just the plastic cup but yes they suck even more.

I never use a sealed one when the original can still be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,424
Posted By Wildwood

Bob Roll enthusiast here. :thumb: YouTube...

Bob Roll enthusiast here. :thumb:
YouTube summaries are enough for me otherwise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,883
Posted By Prowler

This was another big accomplishment and I feel...

This was another big accomplishment and I feel good. Only lost 1lb over the week. Notes: The NYS signage for the trail was quite variable - pretty good to awful to very good to abysmal. Without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,883
Posted By Prowler

Tour - "low bridge, everybody down

low bridge, we're coming to a town.
You'll always know your neighbor and you'll always know your pal
if you've ever navigated on the Erie Canal."

Tomorrow morning I'm heading north with my mule...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,111
Posted By ehcoplex

Have to say I'm very pleasantly surprised how...

Have to say I'm very pleasantly surprised how much this bike is growing on me. First bit of test riding I kind of thought, 'eh, I don't know if this is a keeper.....' But I'm digging it more now. Did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 998
Posted By Robvolz

According to Ernesto’s handlers, there are less than ten tandems…

And I just bought one of them.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,222
Posted By cudak888

Without a doubt: "Anybody Have Some Closeup Pix...

Without a doubt: "Anybody Have Some Closeup Pix of a Giant Iguana?" https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/641387-anybody-have-some-closeup-pix-giant-iguana.html

Well done, Roger M.

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,222
Posted By bikemig

I've always thought this one sums up a lot of the...

I've always thought this one sums up a lot of the C&V world:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/848712-repent-ye-unclean-hoarders-ye-shall-forgiven.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,245
Posted By non-fixie

Failed test ride, involving a box

I took my Koga-Miyata "bitsa" out for a test ride today, to see what it needed for the upcoming summer. As I rode by my favorite LBS, I thought I'd pick up a 9-speed chain, so I'd have a spare for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 913
Posted By r0ckh0und

Replaced the shift cables. Going to look for a...

Replaced the shift cables. Going to look for a set of Dia Compe levers before doing anything with the bar set up. I had a new set of wheels with Origin 8 hubs and Sun rims so I'm using those until I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,832
Posted By P!N20

That's 'vintage' to you. And there are some...

That's 'vintage' to you. And there are some females, I mean, not many, but some.



That reminds me, there's something I've been meaning to talk to you about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,426
Posted By P!N20

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/08/b7/68/08b7684ab4...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 807
Posted By alcjphil

Great idea for countries where they drive on the...

Great idea for countries where they drive on the left hand side of the road. The market would not be insignificant
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,524
Posted By Robvolz

Ugo De Rosa passed this morning.

The only Framebuilder Ernesto Colnago admits he admires.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,157
Posted By bikemig

My first tire levers were a set of these. Worked...

My first tire levers were a set of these. Worked like a champ on the green Robin Hood 3 speed I had in third grade. I also bent the heck out of them and you better believe it made my Mom some mad. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,157
Posted By sd5782

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

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I’ve had these for nearly 50 years. Purchased...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,157
Posted By MooneyBloke

I've had these cheapies for at least forty years....

I've had these cheapies for at least forty years. I've never made big demands of my tire irons as my road bikes have worn sew-ups for many decades and still do; I'd definitely not take these levers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,691
Posted By 79pmooney

I cannot say I know this but I strongly suspect...

I cannot say I know this but I strongly suspect two driving forces in the popularity of today's wide tires are frame materials and tire type. I say this as someone who raced in the '70s on pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,933
Posted By Drillium Dude

To wrap up (get it? 'Wrap up'? Yeah, I know - I...

To wrap up (get it? 'Wrap up'? Yeah, I know - I gots dad jokes), here are some pics of the finished product:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,111
Posted By 52telecaster

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Right now I'm just going to pawn shops and restaurants.
but...
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