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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,609
Posted By Steel Charlie

In addition, I'm cheap. I'm also old, fat, and...

In addition, I'm cheap. I'm also old, fat, and slow. I've ridden high end steel almost exclusively for about fifty years. My two latest purchases are both post-2000 Asian produced steel bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 750
Posted By Steel Charlie

Sometimes one man's junk is just junk.

Sometimes one man's junk is just junk.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,914
Posted By Steel Charlie

After going through all this it seems to me that...

After going through all this it seems to me that C&V is a less than appropriate title for this forum. For the truth in advertising aspect I suggest, "Mostly Steel Bikes".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,609
Posted By Steel Charlie

NorCal is a rough market. Piles of old steel on...

NorCal is a rough market. Piles of old steel on CL with most at never sell prices. I had a Colnago up for about a year and a Masi for 6-8 months. And they were both in excellent condition. I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,914
Posted By Steel Charlie

Some of these builds are incredibly reminiscent...

Some of these builds are incredibly reminiscent of Trigger's broom
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,914
Posted By Steel Charlie

The way the bars on the Allez are positioned...

The way the bars on the Allez are positioned would make it beyond uncomfortable for me. OTOH the Pinarello is just the way that would make me happy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,922
Posted By Steel Charlie

Are there prizes for post count?

Are there prizes for post count?
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-18-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 442
Posted By Steel Charlie

Worked fine on the computer thanks, all

Worked fine on the computer
thanks, all
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,914
Posted By Steel Charlie

My 1985 Serotta weight weenie Dura Ace 7700 2x9 ...

My 1985 Serotta weight weenie Dura Ace 7700 2x9

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240503_122504_c58dbe51db74fde1fd1b2c35f3cec8e712b2c058.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,078
Posted By Steel Charlie

Sorta looks like a Nishiki(?) Alien. Elevated...

Sorta looks like a Nishiki(?) Alien. Elevated chainstays made by several companies IIRC

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1293765-head-branded-elevated-chainstay-bike.html
...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 442
Posted By Steel Charlie

The page looks nothing like that on the tablet....

The page looks nothing like that on the tablet. I'll just get on the computer sometime cos it does look the same there of course.
The tablet is a def PITA in many ways. This is certainly not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,914
Posted By Steel Charlie

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and...

There used to be a speed shop in Bellflower and on the back of their t-shirt it said

Anyone Can Restore An Antique

It Takes a Real Man To Cut One Up
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 442
Posted By Steel Charlie

I don't see anything like that Must be the...

I don't see anything like that
Must be the tablet
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 442
Posted By Steel Charlie

Blocking Posts

Is there any means to block a particular member's posts? I don't find anything. But then the whole site looks different on this tablet.
TIA
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 45,261
Posted By Steel Charlie

The "new" 2004 Masi was shifting like crap so I...

The "new" 2004 Masi was shifting like crap so I hosed out and lubed the levers, shortened the housings at the levers, changed the cables and adjusted the whole thing properly. Shifts like a whiz now....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,304
Posted By Steel Charlie

The only Customs contact that I've had was when...

The only Customs contact that I've had was when some dolt delayed delivery on a gun stock that he thought was some "endangered" sort of wood. It is actually hydrocoated CF.

Never have paid a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 4,914
Posted By Steel Charlie

+1 ! ! I'm not preserving anything for future...

+1 ! ! I'm not preserving anything for future generations. The cosmos in truth doesn't GAF what I do with my bikes. Give a thought to the absolute bicycle abominations that you have seen and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 517
Posted By Steel Charlie

Why would you bother building anything? Complete...

Why would you bother building anything? Complete SS sell for peanuts on CL
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,078
Posted By Steel Charlie

I thought that this was a zombie January snow day...

I thought that this was a zombie January snow day thread
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7,971
Views: 975,882
Posted By Steel Charlie

So I got this thing a week ago. Tig'd 853. 2004...

So I got this thing a week ago. Tig'd 853. 2004 from the original owner. Must be from way close to when Haro took over. The first thing that I had to do was remove Two Pounds (on the digital scale)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,391
Posted By Steel Charlie

Over the last 50years or so it's been my...

Over the last 50years or so it's been my experience that geometry overwhelms the tube sticker. A crap builder can make a crap bike out of the most fantastic materials known to man.

If a tube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,419
Posted By Steel Charlie

Puhleeezzz ! ! It's the 21st Century, dude ! ! ...

Puhleeezzz ! ! It's the 21st Century, dude ! ! You have the advantage of a multitude of task specific lubricants and you use TRANSMISSION lube on your bike ? ! ?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 696
Posted By Steel Charlie

The electric Colnago that I saw had drop bars. I...

The electric Colnago that I saw had drop bars. I have to admit that it struck me as funny at the time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 933
Posted By Steel Charlie

Can the experts tell me which of the three bears'...

Can the experts tell me which of the three bears' sandwiches I should eat?

TIA
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,483
Posted By Steel Charlie

Your cruelty is simply overwhelming

Your cruelty is simply overwhelming
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 815
Views: 45,010
Posted By Steel Charlie

Seems like a lotta $, but ..... ...

Seems like a lotta $, but .....

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bop/d/sacramento-new-departure-and-morrow-hub/7745175424.html...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,483
Posted By Steel Charlie

See. You did it again

See. You did it again
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,483
Posted By Steel Charlie

Mileage ? I know that I'm old, fat, and stoopid...

Mileage ? I know that I'm old, fat, and stoopid but it still hurts when I don't know WTF someone is taking about.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-08-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By Steel Charlie

Yeah - not even using her lowest gear on that ...

Yeah - not even using her lowest gear on that climb was just mean ! :speedy:

Great racing ! Loved it !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 751
Posted By Steel Charlie

Your history indicates a spare might be...

Your history indicates a spare might be advisable. :lol:​​​​
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,832
Posted By Steel Charlie

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/474x355/oip_1__50e1ec95d3a17cf364ce505c5da5b7ec87cf0db8.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,604
Posted By Steel Charlie

I find that as I have grown older making my life...

I find that as I have grown older making my life easier has been more rewarding than any masochistic behavior.

YMMV of course
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 518
Posted By Steel Charlie

Run away while you still can ! Run fast ! ...

Run away while you still can !

Run fast !

Run far !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 751
Posted By Steel Charlie

You can get those pads off fleabay for peanuts

You can get those pads off fleabay for peanuts
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,604
Posted By Steel Charlie

Too bad the motorcycle dirt guys don't realize...

Too bad the motorcycle dirt guys don't realize how wrong flat bars are. OMG - they even ride risers ! !
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,483
Posted By Steel Charlie

And You Are ......

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/843x507/aaike_3e8f6d77ee16ad1e6ca1806b48729af0de0d4c95.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 751
Posted By Steel Charlie

EXCELLENT ! ! I suspect that it will be...

EXCELLENT ! !

I suspect that it will be quite some time before the bike becomes the weak link in your efforts. (I mean, lace up shoes?) :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,832
Posted By Steel Charlie

I would like to know how you got a picture of our...

I would like to know how you got a picture of our galaxy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 102
Posted By Steel Charlie

Serotta Update V.3

So several months ago I did the V.2 with the carbon Serotta fork.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1283311-serotta-weight-weenie-update.html
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,832
Posted By Steel Charlie

I don't have to worry. I cut the chip out of my...

I don't have to worry. I cut the chip out of my butt and taped it to the back of an interstate semi. The Master Chief inspired me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,659
Posted By Steel Charlie

I really went all out on the last one. I have...

I really went all out on the last one. I have almost $400 in it ! That includes the gas used to get it. And I'm considering spending even more on one this weekend !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 441
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's all here ...

It's all here
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1277532-time-rescue-stuck-jungle-junker-1986-jim-merz-allez.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 478
Posted By Steel Charlie

It's been my unfortunate experience that lbs...

It's been my unfortunate experience that lbs seldom have the tools OR someone who actually knows how to use them. And as was already mentioned it is a one and done thing and if it is screwed up it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 908
Posted By Steel Charlie

Robert That's some impressive work ! What...

Robert

That's some impressive work ! What brands of color and clear did you use?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,377
Posted By Steel Charlie

Best shorts I've ever had were Kuchariks... ...

Best shorts I've ever had were Kuchariks... Plain old wool, real chamois, NO pad. Simply wonderful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,345
Posted By Steel Charlie

hahahahahahaha ! ! ! ! !

hahahahahahaha ! ! ! ! !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,345
Posted By Steel Charlie

Bikemansplaining

Bikemansplaining
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 714
Posted By Steel Charlie

What about the frame?

What about the frame?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,017
Posted By Steel Charlie

I always try to maintain a climbing speed...

I always try to maintain a climbing speed consistent with not falling over
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,572
Posted By Steel Charlie

Dude, I'm on your side. Belief systems will...

Dude, I'm on your side. Belief systems will never succumb to facts. Take a breath, relax, walk away.
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