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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 557
Posted By SJX426

I don't compromise and by the top-of-the-line...

I don't compromise and by the top-of-the-line bikes that are 20+ years old!
The one I am riding now is a DT index Suntour Superbe Pro equipped Trek 760 with sew ups at 22Lb. If I want the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 402
Posted By SJX426

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,325
Posted By SJX426

Do 3x whatever is on there, consider 65-40 or...

Do 3x whatever is on there, consider 65-40 or whatever and polish.
I used to climb 87th which is parallel to 85 up the hill south of 10 with my 83 Colnago and 52/42 x14-26 on a regular basis. I get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 144
Posted By SJX426

Not an expert but that is normal for my 9 speed...

Not an expert but that is normal for my 9 speed and 10 speed.
I think you may be able to fine tune it with either tension or slack. Mine feel like if there was just a little more of one or the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,787
Posted By SJX426

My Topeak is off by 2 psi compared to my TPMS...

My Topeak is off by 2 psi compared to my TPMS readings. Big deal. 1 0r 2 PSI isn't much on car but on 25c or less tires, maybe but not likely. To reduce the percentage off, go higher pressures!
I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,468
Posted By SJX426

For me it is the intangible alignment of...

For me it is the intangible alignment of everything mentioned to produce a ride where the bike gives me the impression of taking off such that I feel I am struggling to keep up with it.
My favorites...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,946
Posted By SJX426

My wife and I are big fans of the F! series. She...

My wife and I are big fans of the F! series. She doesn't want to know what is going on before the next season. I get new snippets on my phone and have an idea of the turmoil of current season....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,849
Posted By SJX426

PromptCritical - My '83 Colnago accepted a 7...

PromptCritical - My '83 Colnago accepted a 7 speed FW.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,425
Posted By SJX426

Surprised the finding of a 7mm Allen hasn't com...

Surprised the finding of a 7mm Allen hasn't com up. Well, I guess that because this isn't the C&V forum
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-13-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 231
Posted By SJX426

PM coming.

PM coming.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 377
Posted By SJX426

What ever is on there likely worked well i.l.o...

What ever is on there likely worked well i.l.o rim tape but at some point a nipple was turned to adjust true and broke the protection.
If you want to remove the "stuff," my first choice would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 286
Posted By SJX426

Congrats sD! I will always associate the De Rosa...

Congrats sD! I will always associate the De Rosa with you because of your encouraging responses to my build efforts.
Getting close myself. Wonder if I will get there in two years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 446
Posted By SJX426

The reason is not visible. It is about forces...

The reason is not visible. It is about forces holding the pump in position from its compression force, not tension (where is there an significant tension?), which is mitigating the real reason of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By SJX426

I would ride that.

I would ride that.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 593
Posted By SJX426

No such thing AFIK. Liekly 27" Lookup the SN to...

No such thing AFIK. Liekly 27"
Lookup the SN to determine which 700 bike it is.I think there may be variations still in that year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 446
Posted By SJX426

I don't like putting on the top tube, I have had...

I don't like putting on the top tube, I have had them fall off while riding and tangling up in my legs. Don't like to over compress the spring either..
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 953
Posted By SJX426

Road Fan - Thanks for the response. The...

Road Fan - Thanks for the response. The cross-sectional profile is a bit different too.
I will give it a try.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-08-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,380
Posted By SJX426

Well if you want to go back another 10 years you...

Well if you want to go back another 10 years you ca look for one of these:
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-08-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,380
Posted By SJX426

Albion - If the Patina weren't so bad, I imagine...

Albion - If the Patina weren't so bad, I imagine you would like something similar to this. It measures 56.5 and is too small for me,.but I make it work...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,261
Posted By SJX426

I have a pair of sheet metal sheers that work...

I have a pair of sheet metal sheers that work really well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 264
Posted By SJX426

OH you mean Ergo's!

OH you mean Ergo's!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,035
Posted By SJX426

This specific tape cleans up very nicely. The...

This specific tape cleans up very nicely. The tape was installed 2014 and this pic is from 2022 with around 4K miles....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,035
Posted By SJX426

Sounds like a done deal. White would look really...

Sounds like a done deal. White would look really good and if you used the Fizik 2mm it would be easy to clean.
fizik Tempo Microtex Classic Handlebar Tape (White) (2mm Thick) - Performance Bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 953
Posted By SJX426

Has anyone had shifting issues with not using a...

Has anyone had shifting issues with not using a Racing T big ring?
i would consider a 28t if I could find one but the real question is the 52 Racing T to a non-Racing T 53, which I have. I know, try...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By SJX426

"Gran Sport in Ok shape. No bad rash or anything...

"Gran Sport in Ok shape. No bad rash or anything so should clean up nice." Well not really. Look at the first picture and the quill on the left pedal shown.

I have only one side and it had the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 953
Posted By SJX426

Works well for me on my very late 80's Pinarello....

Works well for me on my very late 80's Pinarello. 52/42/30 and 9 speed on the back. I also have a set of 50/40/30 but the 52/13 isn't quite enough for downhills.
...
Forum: For Sale
06-06-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By SJX426

my bad!

my bad!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,001
Posted By SJX426

Glad that approach worked for you! Obviously...

Glad that approach worked for you!
Obviously removing spoke tension is needed in the area of focus.
One additional effort was to use a curved rasp to come close to matching the rim curvature on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1,427
Views: 505,592
Posted By SJX426

On the fork ID. I think the red Beanchi fork...

On the fork ID. I think the red Beanchi fork looks very close to the one on my Trek 610 from 1984...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-01-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 357
Posted By SJX426

I have one for you that is special. It is an SR...

I have one for you that is special. It is an SR Royal with TI bolts. It was also branded as Superbe Pro.
PM me if interested....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,015
Posted By SJX426

Yup. Will post link later when on PC. merziac...

Yup. Will post link later when on PC.
merziac request
1971 Bianchi build - Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1256174-1971-bianchi-build.html)
Filling top tube holes - Bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 526
Posted By SJX426

Sometimes. ...

Sometimes.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By SJX426

According to Campagnolo Racing Triple (RD-09RA3)...

According to Campagnolo Racing Triple (RD-09RA3) derailleur (disraeligears.co.uk) (https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/campagnolo_racing_triple_rd-09ra3_derailleur.html) it is a RD01-RA309 from 2001...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By SJX426

Campagnolo 9 speed Racing T used with 10 speed Cassette

This may be a very short thread, but is there enough range to fully support using a 9 speed Racing T RD with 10 speed cassette.
I have 10 speed Ergo's as part of the solution.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 850
Posted By SJX426

I converted my Pinarello from Dura Ace 740x to...

I converted my Pinarello from Dura Ace 740x to Racing T. I couldn't find a Racing T FD at the time so installed a Record FD. Works very well. The new ones like the Record have shapes in the cage to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 442
Posted By SJX426

Ran into the same problem with a similar story....

Ran into the same problem with a similar story. Purchased 8 speed Record hub. Had a 9-speed cassette. Needed a 9+ freehub, A BFer sold me a TI freehub for postage, Needed a 26 lock ring. Found one on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,001
Posted By SJX426

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,188
Posted By SJX426

albrt - Is the BCD of the crank 144 or 130? You...

albrt - Is the BCD of the crank 144 or 130? You can easily get rings for that to turn it into a double. Sadly, I have the parts to turn that into a Superbe Pro group., the frame is too small.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,188
Posted By SJX426

albrt - Chrome head lugs say Superissimo. Seat...

albrt - Chrome head lugs say Superissimo. Seat stay caps say mid to late 80's.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 695
Posted By SJX426

My 73ish Giro d'Italia. Same frame as the Pro....

My 73ish Giro d'Italia. Same frame as the Pro. Converted to Pro parts.
1973 Bottechia Giro d'Italia | Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/112094846@N08/albums/72157646522476356/)
Forum: For Sale
05-26-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By SJX426

adaptablerook08 - You should include the SN and...

adaptablerook08 - You should include the SN and the size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,481
Posted By SJX426

Wet in the basement generates a lot of questions!...

Wet in the basement generates a lot of questions! My favorite place for storage is ceiling mounts. This is problematic because of variable heights of ceilings.
Only one house in my past had one high...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3,650
Views: 1,026,556
Posted By SJX426

Thiis is my go-to bike because its gear for out...

Thiis is my go-to bike because its gear for out of shape people like me.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1050224_b420be3d5deaa521ed3fe305fffc223ada297d34.jpg

This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,586
Posted By SJX426

randyjawa - I have a 19978 RockHopper that I have...

randyjawa - I have a 19978 RockHopper that I have used for commuting, some off roading but mainly on the road. With 2.1" street tires pumped to 5 under max and outfitted as below, it worked fine. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 630
Posted By SJX426

There is a difference. Some early rockhoppers...

There is a difference. Some early rockhoppers have triple butted frames. I think the Hardrock was at or near the bottom.
I would hold off. But that's just me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,886
Posted By SJX426

Much like others, I have a variety of...

Much like others, I have a variety of configurations. The older ones tend to be more period correct like the 1983ish Colnago Superissimo. The modification is using a 7 speed IRD in the back which the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By SJX426

nunofrais - Make sure you get the right length...

nunofrais - Make sure you get the right length spindle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,015
Posted By SJX426

Reynolds 531 ...

Reynolds 531
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,734
Posted By SJX426

fbinHY and Kontact - My IIRC may be IDRC! I...

fbinHY and Kontact - My IIRC may be IDRC! I thought I read a C&V thread a while ago that stated initially LH and later RH. I haven't experienced one so it may be that a RH version wouldn't work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,015
Posted By SJX426

A lot of great parts here! One of mine is...

A lot of great parts here!
One of mine is proprietary, Bianchi integrated head set....
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