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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-30-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By jdawginsc

This is a great deal!

This is a great deal!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-05-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By jdawginsc

I think these are pre-XC. Maybe PLG-something, or...

I think these are pre-XC. Maybe PLG-something, or a thumbie version of the power shifter?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-30-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By ThermionicScott

Here's a grainy picture of mine, using 8- or...

Here's a grainy picture of mine, using 8- or 9-speed 48/34 rings:

https://i.imgur.com/Rx0QKDN.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-30-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By ThermionicScott

Great for compact crank conversions, too. GLWS!

Great for compact crank conversions, too. GLWS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7,798
Views: 921,447
Posted By Bianchi84

I have what I think is the same stem on my 1985...

I have what I think is the same stem on my 1985 Cannondale SM600. I just got some black/yellow checker cable housing from Pork Chop BMX to replace the black I have now; should look Rad when install...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-26-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By 79pmooney

The TA's not a bad tool. Mine's been in service...

The TA's not a bad tool. Mine's been in service as a preferred tool nearly 50 years. I wrapped the handle with inner tube 10-15 years ago for a more comfortable grip (rendering it peanut butter...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-26-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By Reynolds 531

Or fixies

Or fixies
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-24-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By repechage

A tool to take with when mtb’s had solid axles. ...

A tool to take with when mtb’s had solid axles.
‘if one was cheap you used your TA version.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,995
Posted By Sedgemop

Thanks, man. Yeah, these new Gravel Kings haven't...

Thanks, man. Yeah, these new Gravel Kings haven't seen much off road use yet. Been commuting on them the past couple weeks and these tires are nice on the beat up Chicago streets. I'll report back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7,798
Views: 921,447
Posted By merziac

Yep, I figured, maybe have a short essay question...

Yep, I figured, maybe have a short essay question or some such to sort out a worthy young C+V candidate and include some riding/wrenching guidance as well. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 568
Posted By himespau

Glad it was that simple for you.

Glad it was that simple for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,433
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Ah, so my bad. Those are the older,...

:thumb:

Ah, so my bad. Those are the older, way more robust real deal. Don't think I have ever had a set of those, they are now on my radar.

As usual, should have looked before I leaped. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By Mad Honk

DRB, You might try just flipping the spindle...

DRB,
You might try just flipping the spindle around and use the NDS for the Drive side. Chain line might be OK with just that change. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Yes you want to get it close as possible, but...

Yes you want to get it close as possible, but remember that with a multi-speed cog it will only be perfect if in the middle cog of an odd-numbered FW. Most chains will have no issue as long as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-24-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,367
Posted By SalemCycles

Ahhh - missed the cranks! This looks like a happy...

Ahhh - missed the cranks! This looks like a happy groupset that got some use, but well loved/maintained. GLWS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-22-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,367
Posted By Mad Honk

DRB, Is and has been a great C&V member...

DRB,
Is and has been a great C&V member and one of the better folks to do bizniz with; a member with an eye to the better finds for C&V bikes. Smiles, Crapmaster Honk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,452
Posted By merziac

So maybe I don't ride hard enough but at some...

So maybe I don't ride hard enough but at some point MTB's ran really skinny rims with 2.?+in. tires that seemed to be fine. And yes I realize its a bit apples and oranges but still.... :foo:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,595
Posted By drewfio

Just following up here. I finished building it...

Just following up here. I finished building it up, and I’ve put a few hundred miles on it so far. So far, no issues detected, even riding some pretty rough unpaved roads. I’ll report back in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,403
Posted By gugie

oh, no.

oh, no.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,403
Posted By jdawginsc

Hahaha...

Hahaha...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,403
Posted By merziac

No worries I get it, same here. You have to...

No worries I get it, same here.

You have to have confidence in the bike, many things can get you there, tires, brakes, etc.

This is where the Kool Aid comes in, the Merz's excel here for me as...
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