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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-21, 02:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,355
Posted By P!N20

Not that I'm aware of.

Not that I'm aware of.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,091,285
Posted By the sci guy

good lord y'all are tall

good lord y'all are tall
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,188
Posted By mountaindave

And a critical piece of history in the...

And a critical piece of history in the development of derailleurs with its slant parallel design. Chunky and bulky looking to some, but actually light weight, bombproof and unparalleled (pun...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By montclairbobbyb

DT Swiss Competition (butted)👍👍👍 I literally...

DT Swiss Competition (butted)👍👍👍

I literally learned to build wheels online from Sheldon Brown (following Jobst Brandt's method), and I have successfully laced at least 50+ wheels with never a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Chombi1

I was never disappointed with DT stainless steel...

I was never disappointed with DT stainless steel spokes I had on most of my bikes since the 80's.
I had used straight gauge, double butted and aero bladed stainless steel spokes from DT and had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Classtime

Digging your jig. I'm also a fan of R. Musson....

Digging your jig. I'm also a fan of R. Musson. And wrt little black books, my go to expert on all things vintage, modern, bicycle, and Wheelbuilder extraordinaire checks his notes when I go to him...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By dmarkun

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/wheel_stand_prototype_6858a206ddc17591cbaf9099b90fabc25524ee33.jpg
DIY prototype...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By cyccommute

If you want durability and strength, look into...

If you want durability and strength, look into triple butted spokes...DT Alpine III, Sapim Force, Pillar PSR 2018 are examples. Strength and durability are increased by about 50% over a straight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By cyccommute

Several things here. I’ve been building wheels...

Several things here. I’ve been building wheels since 1986 and I’ve never had a shop offer to allow me to lace my wheels up at the shop. No one offered and I never even considered asking. In the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By cjenrick

a good bike shop will invite you to come on down...

a good bike shop will invite you to come on down with you rims and hubs and allow you to lace up the wheels right in the mechanics shop, that way you do not have to go back and forth a million times...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By plonz

Sound advice. I have 3 pairs of Ambrosio...

Sound advice. I have 3 pairs of Ambrosio Excellence. My measured ERD across the 6 rims ranges from 602 to 605. I always double-check the rim I am building.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By cyccommute

Spoke length calculators only calculate from data...

Spoke length calculators only calculate from data put into them. Most modern rims are in modern spoke calculators and Spocalc has a lot of old rims but neither is comprehensive.

But that’s not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-20, 11:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By cyccommute

Find me a book that has ERDs and I’ll show you. ...

Find me a book that has ERDs and I’ll show you. The problem is that there is no “book” or any standardization of ERDs. Better to measure and make sure before taking a wheel apart and finding out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By cyccommute

That only works if the two rims have the same...

That only works if the two rims have the same effective rim diameter (ERD). But ERDs vary widely and usually you can’t use the same spokes unless you are using exactly the same rim.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Velo Mule

I was a Robergel fan back in the 70's and 80's. ...

I was a Robergel fan back in the 70's and 80's. Double butted, of course. If I was to build period correct, that is what I would use. If I was building a commuter or a bike that I am not worried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-20, 09:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Russ Roth

I'll echo a nice set of standard butted spokes,...

I'll echo a nice set of standard butted spokes, brass nipples and a good 3x build. Have fun with the build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By plonz

Congrats on getting the golden ticket! I built a...

Congrats on getting the golden ticket! I built a pair of Excellence for my Circuit. Have another in queue for a Davidson. For some unknown reason, I always use Wheelsmith DB spokes for my builds. A...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Bianchigirll

DT 14/15 butted. Wheelsmith are a but shinier...

DT 14/15 butted. Wheelsmith are a but shinier though
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Bigbus

Those rims are going to look beautiful on that...

Those rims are going to look beautiful on that bike. Please post a pic when it's done. Like you, I have an 80's Giant for foul weather and a new Fuji that will only see sunshine haha. I need to move...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By cjenrick

Those rims want era specific Robergel spokes and...

Those rims want era specific Robergel spokes and nothing else....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By iab

I see 308s regularly. + Hozan = Bob's yer uncle....

I see 308s regularly. + Hozan = Bob's yer uncle.

I have a bunch of those, and quite a few 298s (I think). I was gonna take them to the Madison swap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By repechage

i think one would need a time machine to get the...

i think one would need a time machine to get the lengths required.

The Ambrosio Elite 19 rims DO have a Reputation. Keep in mind your new rims are from the same maker, double check that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Classtime

DT Competition. Beautiful rims. My Red Bike...

DT Competition.
Beautiful rims. My Red Bike sometimes has some red CXP 33s. Red Ambrosios would be cool if I ever wear them out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By JaccoW

I would probably go for something like a Sapim...

I would probably go for something like a Sapim Race (https://www.sapim.be/spokes/butted/race) or DT Swiss Alpine III (https://www.dtswiss.com/en/components/spokes-and-nipples/spokes/dt-alpine-iii) if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Kabuki12

I have built a few sets of wheels , certainly not...

I have built a few sets of wheels , certainly not enough to give advice. I will say stainless steel spokes clean up nicely and stay nice. Butted spokes are nice and have been used on a couple of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By rhm

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Sir_Name

Double-butted spokes for strength. For a first...

Double-butted spokes for strength. For a first build maybe whatever brand 2.0/1.8/2.0 you like or can get for a good price locally. Use pliers to grab the spoke just above your spoke wrench to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By malcala622

I used Sapim spokes from wheelbuilder.com for the...

I used Sapim spokes from wheelbuilder.com for the wheelset build on my Krono. Always go with stainless steel. Prices are great from the site.

If you don't have use for the extra elite rims pm me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21,707
Views: 3,058,042
Posted By malcala622

Ride home on the Giro from work. ...

Ride home on the Giro from work.


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x948/20201216_153304_7b39cf418247eb70de0cfadef493c21ef6be190e.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 493,139
Posted By Paramount1973

What do you do when you have a black, made in...

What do you do when you have a black, made in Japan Bianchi Sport SS frame? You build it out however you like. Velo Orange wheelset and Polyvalent triple crankset from their Annapolis garage sale,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 493,139
Posted By Bianchigirll

To my eye yes they are incorrect. The first...

To my eye yes they are incorrect. The first website seems to have the a partial 1986 Bianchi USA catalog mixed with some pages from an '85 Japanese catalog but just calls it all '85. The catalog...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 493,139
Posted By T-Mar

Agreed it's a 1988 Giro, based on the decal style...

Agreed it's a 1988 Giro, based on the decal style in combination with the tretubi Formlua Two tubeset and the infamous Syncro II shift levers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 03:11 AM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 493,139
Posted By Bianchigirll

Beautiful. It is actually an ‘88. You can tell...

Beautiful. It is actually an ‘88. You can tell by the decal style and lack of any cartouche on the frame/fork but having decals instead on the stay caps and fork crown.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-20, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 493,139
Posted By ctak

Recent build for a good friend: Sugino GP...

Recent build for a good friend: Sugino GP crankset, mixed Shimano Ultegra / 600 groupset, Nitto Albatross bars, 28mm Paselas......
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-17, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,587
Posted By ssmorol

Quality of Cannondale R500?

Hi all,
Wondering if you guys can help me out on this...I'm a newb...I am currently looking at a 2002 Jamis Comet, but if that falls thru, I am looking at this Cannondale...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-11, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,045,906
Posted By J.Wolfe

remind you of a vintage catalog? lol that's what...

remind you of a vintage catalog? lol that's what i was going for...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6180030186_a92741e9ef_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,045,906
Posted By -holiday76

80 something raleigh portage with some stuff ...

80 something raleigh portage with some stuff

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3B7NgOOpXdA/Tn5BzCIda3I/AAAAAAAAFVQ/MK5BOUoXE-A/s720/1000003082.JPG
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