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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8,010
Views: 987,566
Posted By JaccoW

Why do silly things? Because I want to! And me...

Why do silly things? Because I want to! And me putting my fingers in bikes where they shouldn't be continues. :D

The IQ-X head light originally comes with the tiny wiring that B+M puts on all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

And me putting my fingers where they shouldn't be...

And me putting my fingers where they shouldn't be continues. :D

The IQ-X originally comes with the tiny wiring that B+M puts on all their lights. And I wanted to give it the full SON coaxial wires...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-04-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 484
Posted By JaccoW

Some are chill, some are meme-y and others are...

Some are chill, some are meme-y and others are filled with gatekeepers. But plenty of helpful people around. It would be a shame for these forums to just be for old people.

I'm fairly active on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By JaccoW

It's kind of weird but I like it! Add a dynamo...

It's kind of weird but I like it! Add a dynamo hub and lights and it will be a great bike to putter around town with.

Nice find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8,010
Views: 987,566
Posted By JaccoW

I was hoping to start building the rear wheel...

I was hoping to start building the rear wheel soon but fate had other plans. :lol:

The Onyx hub (https://onyxrp.com/store/mtb-hubs/onyx-mtb-mfu-cl-hg-11spd-135-qr-rear-hub/) came in today and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

I was hoping to start building the rear wheel...

I was hoping to start building the rear wheel soon but fate had other plans. :lol:

The Onyx hub (https://onyxrp.com/store/mtb-hubs/onyx-mtb-mfu-cl-hg-11spd-135-qr-rear-hub/) came in today and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

Now the wiring is something for another day......

Now the wiring is something for another day... but I am contemplating opening up the IQ-X and replacing the wiring with SON's coaxial wiring for a cleaner look and better waterproofness of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8,010
Views: 987,566
Posted By JaccoW

Like I said, time to make a new bracket from an...

Like I said, time to make a new bracket from an old chainring.

First chainrings I came across were from a Stronglight crankset with a cracked NDS crank. But then I realized all these chainrings do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

Like I said, time to make a new bracket from an...

Like I said, time to make a new bracket from an old chainring.

First chainrings I came across were from a Stronglight crankset with a cracked NDS crank. But then I realized all these chainrings do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8,010
Views: 987,566
Posted By JaccoW

Yes, virtually all my bikes use dynamo hubs. That...

Yes, virtually all my bikes use dynamo hubs. That particular one is the Batavus Randonneur GL (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1134764-batavus-randonneur-gl-project.html). ;)
It's fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 756
Posted By JaccoW

That is absolutely beautiful! Lovely detail. ...

That is absolutely beautiful! Lovely detail.

Here is the link to the project page: VeloColour.com (https://www.velocolour.com/sarroniredcolnago)

Another lover of the new SIlca Impero Ultimate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 527
Posted By JaccoW

Here are the cable oilers on my bike: ...

Here are the cable oilers on my bike:

http://i.imgur.com/PKPsY8rh.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/PKPsY8r.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/N7sIknlh.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/N7sIknl.jpg)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8,010
Views: 987,566
Posted By JaccoW

I redid the whole braking setup for the Graveller...

I redid the whole braking setup for the Graveller and moved the cross levers to a much more comfortable wide posiiton. It's basically like having two bars in one. Drops and hoods, with a fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

So just a minor update for tonight. I redid the...

So just a minor update for tonight. I redid the whole braking setup and moved the cross levers to a much more comfortable wide setup. It's basically like having two bars in one. Drops and hoods, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 69,784
Posted By JaccoW

I'll take a look tomorrow but know the LiteAce...

I'll take a look tomorrow but know the LiteAce model name was used from 1997 until at least 2013, maybe even later.
Yours looks like a fairly pristine example. Usually it's enough to compare colour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 527
Posted By JaccoW

I am currently installing one of these...

I am currently installing one of these (https://www.libertecycles.nl/oilers) on my bike. Just roll the rubber ring back and a oiler hole appears.

Alternatively, ribbed white housing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,344
Posted By JaccoW

I love what you've done with the bike! Who knew...

I love what you've done with the bike! Who knew it would get such a new lease on life after all these years. And that maroon paintjob is still gorgeous. <3

Thanks for the update!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

My parents are on their way back from the US with...

My parents are on their way back from the US with my Onyx hub and I have a lot of parts arrive in the past few days to wrap things up.
I'll be switching over to the cross-levers in a different place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8,839
Views: 1,158,206
Posted By JaccoW

Some parts for the Graveller. ...

Some parts for the Graveller.

http://i.imgur.com/bUXLJ7j.jpg (https://imgur.com/bUXLJ7j)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 289
Posted By JaccoW

Also, do you really mean the FullPro A? That one...

Also, do you really mean the FullPro A? That one was only available for a single model year in 1985.
Sizing is important as well.

Your best bet is to keep an eye on Marktplaats.nl...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 8,839
Views: 1,158,206
Posted By JaccoW

Got my hands on a second-hand Velogical rim...

Got my hands on a second-hand Velogical rim dynamo (https://www.velogical-engineering.com/dynamo/product-information/?lang=en). Always wanted to use one of these, it's absolutely tiny. About the size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By JaccoW

I might be able to help, though I have a limited...

I might be able to help, though I have a limited timeframe myself. Hollandbikeshop is one of the more complete places.
Also, don't forget Bikestoremember.nl (https://bikestoremember.nl/) if it is an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8,839
Views: 1,158,206
Posted By JaccoW

My holiday pay came in this month and we're in...

My holiday pay came in this month and we're in the home stretch for preparations for my tour.

On my last trip I noticed some issues with the brakes when they got wet. The pad holder post was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

So my holiday pay came in this month and we're in...

So my holiday pay came in this month and we're in the home stretch for preparations. So I spent a lot of money these past couple of days for the last couple of parts for the bike and some first aid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,093
Views: 237,747
Posted By JaccoW

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red...

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red one around the seat tube is the rear one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,093
Views: 237,747
Posted By JaccoW

Spotted an old Puch Cavalier mixte beater with...

Spotted an old Puch Cavalier mixte beater with Lambert style Pro-5-Vis chainrings.That's pretty much the only special thing about this bike.

http://i.imgur.com/Cg5KgP6.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,539
Posted By JaccoW

I think for me is when the frame has obvious...

I think for me is when the frame has obvious structural issues or when it has some proprietary components that are impossible to replace... and I have skipped that rule in the past for really cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my...

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my previous post. Rode it together with my father and we cut down the 300km in 3 days down to a more manageable 180km over 3 days.
Still, great trip,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21,898
Views: 3,202,616
Posted By JaccoW

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my...

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my previous post. Rode it together with my father and we cut down the 300km in 3 days down to a more manageable 180km over 3 days.
Still, great trip,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 21,898
Views: 3,202,616
Posted By JaccoW

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this...

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this weekend so I am going for a 3 day tour with my father doind the Camino Brabant (https://www.caminobrabant.nl/) cycle route. A bit like the Santiago de...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this...

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this weekend so I am going for a 3 day tour with my father doind the Camino Brabant cycle route. A bit like the Santiago de Compostella but much, much more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

Taking the bike on a first multi-day trip this...

Taking the bike on a first multi-day trip this weekend together with my father.

Also, some pics of the madness that are these wide handlebars. XD
They're actually surprisingly comfortable so far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,601
Posted By JaccoW

I think this bike would look great with the...

I think this bike would look great with the fender mounted SON rear light as well. You could always replace the VeloLumino with the Velo Orange reflector...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 18,306
Posted By JaccoW

I will shoot some beauty shots when I finish...

I will shoot some beauty shots when I finish things up and clean the bike again.
For now you'll have to do with the indoor shot.

http://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8,010
Views: 987,566
Posted By JaccoW

Used the great weather today to clean the shed....

Used the great weather today to clean the shed. It has been sinking into the ground on one end so the rental company should send a specialist over to fix it some time.
Anyway, it was a good moment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

Did my first test ride with the setup yesterday...

Did my first test ride with the setup yesterday and while the wider handlebars feel weird at first, it also really opens up my chest and makes breathing easier. We'll have to see what happens when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8,839
Views: 1,158,206
Posted By JaccoW

I have them on several of my bikes. I really like...

I have them on several of my bikes. I really like them so far. Very comfy.

Today I went over to another city (The Hague) to pick up a second-hand Garmin Edge 1040 Solar! I say second-hand but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

They work well right! I hope adding cables in the...

They work well right! I hope adding cables in the same shade won't make it too much of a good thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,837
Posted By JaccoW

The only potential issue is that some touring...

The only potential issue is that some touring bikes had narrow cantilever posts that don't fit modern cantilevers besides the most basic (but still functional) Shimano CT91 brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 51,904
Posted By JaccoW

This might sound silly... but this shifter has...

This might sound silly... but this shifter has completely changed the feel of the bike for me.

The Sturmey Archer RXL-RD5 (https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/rxl-rd5) hub came with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21,898
Views: 3,202,616
Posted By JaccoW

Evening test ride to check the new tyres and rear...

Evening test ride to check the new tyres and rear light. With the use of the Silca Tire pressure calculator (https://silca.cc/pages/pro-tire-pressure-calculator) I'm running 3.5 bar front and rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

Did a first test ride with the new-ish setup for...

Did a first test ride with the new-ish setup for the Graveller. Still waiting for the new handlebars to redo everything but the night was a good moment to check how good the new rear light works....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 614
Posted By JaccoW

I've been running Silver/Silver on most of my...

I've been running Silver/Silver on most of my bikes so far but my long-distance tourer has a silver adaper, black ahead stem and blue handlebars... so I might not be the most critical person when it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 8,010
Views: 987,566
Posted By JaccoW

If you don't mind them not being period correct...

If you don't mind them not being period correct you can always look for some Microshift replacement shifters (https://www.microshift.com/products/components/shifters/). They even have drop bar models.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8,839
Views: 1,158,206
Posted By JaccoW

A pair of Gazelle bells. One of them just plain...

A pair of Gazelle bells. One of them just plain old chrome but the brass one is really loud and clear!

http://i.imgur.com/sJHl8wI.jpg (https://imgur.com/sJHl8wI)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8,010
Views: 987,566
Posted By JaccoW

The Graveller has some new shoes and a fancy...

The Graveller has some new shoes and a fancy drivetrain. Still waiting for the new handlebars to replace all the cables but this (+two fork packs) is basically how I am going to spend my summer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

http://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg...

http://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg)

Looks like I am getting somewhere. :P
I'm mostly waiting for the new handlebars so I can replace all the cables but this (+two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

Parts are arriving bit-by-bit now and I finally...

Parts are arriving bit-by-bit now and I finally updated the opening post to reflect what this thread is truly about. :D

I installed the new SRAM PG-1170 11-36T...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8,839
Views: 1,158,206
Posted By JaccoW

Got a variety of parts today. Mostly for the...

Got a variety of parts today. Mostly for the Koga-Miyata Graveller and the tour I am preparing for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 42,889
Posted By JaccoW

Putting in some of the hard work today of routing...

Putting in some of the hard work today of routing the dynamo wiring through the frame. Soldered on the SON coaxial connectors and found a way to easily route the cables through the frame. It involves...
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