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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 89
Posted By nlerner

Thanks as always, SOL. Two comments: 1) I briefly...

Thanks as always, SOL. Two comments: 1) I briefly owned an XO-3, largely original, and found its riding quality to be the ultimate led sled. Ugh. Sold it after a couple of rides. 2) I find it odd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 441
Posted By nlerner

you get what you pay for, I suppose. edit: I...

you get what you pay for, I suppose.

edit: I also didn’t get notification that I had been quoted as has been true in the past. Hmm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
Posted By nlerner

One missing piece of data is the ERD of that rim....

One missing piece of data is the ERD of that rim. This site (https://jmoore.me/wheelbuilder/rims/list/100?forr=) says 615mm, but if you have it in hand, best to measure. And by "flange width" above,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 229
Posted By nlerner

https://www.porkchopbmx.com/dia-compe-1242-bicycle...

https://www.porkchopbmx.com/dia-compe-1242-bicycle-brake-cable-carrier-hanger.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 441
Posted By nlerner

@SurferRosa approves of the length of Eddie’s...

@SurferRosa approves of the length of Eddie’s brake cables.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 560
Posted By nlerner

This is C&V—I use the burnt end of a stick and a...

This is C&V—I use the burnt end of a stick and a dab of whale blubber.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

SquireBlack had two flats and was the clear...

SquireBlack had two flats and was the clear winner. Bob F. had a flat on the final day, and I think that was it. Lucky! Tire widths ranged from 35mm to around 56mm. I was envious of those on Rat Trap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 106
Posted By nlerner

You can make these C&V by riding on old bike, but...

You can make these C&V by riding on old bike, but be sure to bring low gears:

Kearsarge Klassic, Aug 10: https://www.grvl.net/kearsarge-klassic
Deerfield Dirt Round Roundenee (D2R2), Aug 19:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

Tour complete! Yesterday’s conclusion was 64...

Tour complete! Yesterday’s conclusion was 64 miles from Cle Elum to North Bend, WA, pretty much all of it on the Ironhorse Trail, a gravel rail bed that features a 2-mile very dark and damp passage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

Today’s ride was Leavenworth to Cle Elum, WA. It...

Today’s ride was Leavenworth to Cle Elum, WA. It was up, up, up for the first 25 miles and down, down, down for the second 25. A few pics:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 28,099
Views: 4,655,445
Posted By nlerner

I’ve used just standard masking tape and have...

I’ve used just standard masking tape and have found the quality of the spray paint and the prep are key.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6,587
Views: 831,228
Posted By nlerner

Jon, I have one, too, recently purchased, that’s...

Jon, I have one, too, recently purchased, that’s redundant to my needs, but I’m out of town until the weekend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

Well, some of us did go for a short ride up...

Well, some of us did go for a short ride up Icicle Canyon yesterday:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4320_53bd23353a9b0944d7a1162facc7aba78b5de9dc.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

gugie has requested that we wear our finest...

gugie has requested that we wear our finest threads for any in-town riding today and modeled the possibilities:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

Day 3 complete! Skykomish to Leavenworth across...

Day 3 complete! Skykomish to Leavenworth across Stevens Pass. First 17 miles was up, up, up, mostly on quiet shaded roads parallel to the main road. Then 38 miles of mostly descent, a bit too much of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

A few more from day 2. Cloudy and cool at the...

A few more from day 2. Cloudy and cool at the start, but we warmed up quickly. Total was about 30 miles and 2500 feet of climbing, most of it in the first 17 miles:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

Some pics from day 1, North Bend to Index, WA: ...

Some pics from day 1, North Bend to Index, WA:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4287_a52699b6247b0f95d69f798f78ee2870bb32e5be.jpeg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 259
Posted By nlerner

I have a set of Veloce 10-speed with silver...

I have a set of Veloce 10-speed with silver levers in very good shape, if that's at all appealing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,101
Posted By nlerner

I think the kickstand acts as a fairing of some...

I think the kickstand acts as a fairing of some sort.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

I made sure to compensate by leaving a small tip.

I made sure to compensate by leaving a small tip.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 119,075
Posted By nlerner

He was quite prescient.

He was quite prescient.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 119,075
Posted By nlerner

Didn’t Freud write about that?

Didn’t Freud write about that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 119,075
Posted By nlerner

Hmm, I think I have some ape hangers to swap in.

Hmm, I think I have some ape hangers to swap in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

Hmm, maybe I can motorize it.

Hmm, maybe I can motorize it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,635
Posted By nlerner

I was thinking today that we are well covered for...

I was thinking today that we are well covered for various expertise with this group: medical doctors, firefighters, EMTs, engineers, computer scientists, human resource professionals, bike mechanics,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 458
Posted By nlerner

Nice dry weather, smooth road rig!

Nice dry weather, smooth road rig!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 427
Posted By nlerner

Might want to check out this thread:...

Might want to check out this thread: https://www.mtbr.com/threads/anti-corrosion-product-shootout.1073581/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,944
Views: 119,075
Posted By nlerner

I think I should have titled that thread "Huffy...

I think I should have titled that thread "Huffy Fever Dreams."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

Oh, I definitely have options in the bike cave: ...

Oh, I definitely have options in the bike cave:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21,933
Views: 3,241,325
Posted By nlerner

Those look promising, but after yesterday's ride...

Those look promising, but after yesterday's ride I swapped in a different set of levers, and that made a big difference. I have Microshift 8-speed brifters on there in that pic, and for whatever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,868
Posted By nlerner

Once I suspect it's over 30 lbs (unloaded, that...

Once I suspect it's over 30 lbs (unloaded, that is), I don't weigh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 253
Posted By nlerner

^ All the more reason to go with TA and...

^ All the more reason to go with TA and Stronglight and then use a TA or Stronglight inner, which you can still buy new.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 253
Posted By nlerner

TA or Stronglight 50.4 bcd outer should work if...

TA or Stronglight 50.4 bcd outer should work if you can find one in 54t. I might have a 53t TA if you’re interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21,933
Views: 3,241,325
Posted By nlerner

Short ride today through the arboretum for a...

Short ride today through the arboretum for a shakedown cruise on the touring bike before next week’s PNW tour. Can’t say the brakes are passing muster. More experimentation needed:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

I likely could or use a stem with more upward...

I likely could or use a stem with more upward angle or go with different bars. So many possibilities! Huffy is the best blank canvas, right?

I also discovered that a gear cable housing run into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,388
Posted By nlerner

I’m a fan of a mini pump in a seat bag or...

I’m a fan of a mini pump in a seat bag or attached to the water bottle cage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 450
Posted By nlerner

I agree that it’s not as much about frame tubing...

I agree that it’s not as much about frame tubing as it is frame angles, how it rides with a load, how much of a load you expect to tour with. A friend had a lovely 80s Mercian made from Reynolds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

Thanks to those of you who’ve offered .833”...

Thanks to those of you who’ve offered .833” stems, but I went with Andy_K’s idea and ordered one of those .833 to 1 1/8” converter units. Came today, installed it with the original fork, trimmed the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

How about a mullet braking system with a disc...

How about a mullet braking system with a disc fork front and some sort of dual pivot rear? The challenge is finding that fork. Retrofitting a non-disc fork is sure to make this bike The New England...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

I think it was built by Betty Serotta, Ben’s evil...

I think it was built by Betty Serotta, Ben’s evil twin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,621
Posted By nlerner

You might as well try that extra spacer but I...

You might as well try that extra spacer but I don’t think it’s going to make a difference. Or you might remove the spacer between the top cone and the brake hanger. I recall setting them up that way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

Finally had some time to swap in the chrome fork...

Finally had some time to swap in the chrome fork and a few additional parts to make the Huffy look like a real bike:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 73,018
Posted By nlerner

May = 453 miles putting me at around 1,806 miles...

May = 453 miles putting me at around 1,806 miles for the year. June should be pretty grand as it’ll include a 5-day tour.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

Except I’m not sure I’d make it out of...

Except I’m not sure I’d make it out of Massachusetts..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

Dang, Doc, I'm riding it to Cino!

Dang, Doc, I'm riding it to Cino!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

I just measured--it is a .833" steerer. Also,...

I just measured--it is a .833" steerer. Also, looked in the corners of the basement for the original stem but came up empty. However, I do have a chromed fork in the pile with a 22.2 steerer that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,864
Posted By nlerner

I’ve flown with a bike as checked bag luggage a...

I’ve flown with a bike as checked bag luggage a bunch of times. I’ll be doing it for a 5-day tour in another week or so. My pro tip is to get a direct flight, at least on the way to your destination....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,660
Posted By nlerner

Well, I was really hoping to use this Surly fork,...

Well, I was really hoping to use this Surly fork, high on the gnar scale:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1076x1434/img_4274_heic_f012391909d996bb293545a05e6bf5bc5433c6b5.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By nlerner

Xtra-lite compared to a tank, maybe.

Xtra-lite compared to a tank, maybe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,621
Posted By nlerner

^ Great job with that fender line! Looks great!

^ Great job with that fender line! Looks great!
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