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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,889
Posted By rccardr

Looks like another excellent Dave Beck...

Looks like another excellent Dave Beck Production. Well done, sir!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 728
Posted By rccardr

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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SOMA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 624
Posted By rccardr

Fauxrica! Fauxrica! Fauxrica! April 2025….

Fauxrica! Fauxrica! Fauxrica!
April 2025….
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-17-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,116
Posted By rccardr

Long gone, my friend…

Long gone, my friend…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

So, you 650b’d, 1X’d, and upright seating...

So, you 650b’d, 1X’d, and upright seating position’ed your Cinelli Proj3ct Centurion?
I am in awe, sir.
In awe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

Played outside with Eddy today: ...

Played outside with Eddy today:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0595_005e6691ca86a26b118132a93d8b5e0906faad9b.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By rccardr

What is this ‘mud’ of which you speak? Great...

What is this ‘mud’ of which you speak?
Great photos, guys!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By rccardr

Wishing everyone clear skies and a lack of...

Wishing everyone clear skies and a lack of glacial flour on the ride this weekend!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 624
Posted By rccardr

We dream the same dream….

We dream the same dream….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By rccardr

Nope. It’s more Cino to pull an all nighter and...

Nope.
It’s more Cino to pull an all nighter and then need assistance four or five times on Saturday before beating the bunch to the top of Nine Mile Hill on Sunday.
Act accordingly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By rccardr

You’re a good man, davester!

You’re a good man, davester!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

More time enjoying Cannondale goodness around...

More time enjoying Cannondale goodness around some of the local ponds and lakes. Yummy!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,248
Posted By rccardr

Have owned both a Centurian and a Paramount of...

Have owned both a Centurian and a Paramount of those years.
Have ridden both bikes on 100+ mile days.

As is so often the case, the answer is: YES.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1,427
Views: 493,699
Posted By rccardr

I’ve been riding this 88 Cannondale ST quite a...

I’ve been riding this 88 Cannondale ST quite a bit for the past ten years but recently set it up with SOMA style front and rear racks.
10 speed indexed, downtube shifted, 28’s and a compact Sugino...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 843
Posted By rccardr

The answer is, simply: yes.

The answer is, simply: yes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

A really nice ride through the woods today. Love...

A really nice ride through the woods today. Love that dappled sunlight. Recently messed around with the Cannondale ST, setting it up with front and rear racks in anticipation of some light weight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By rccardr

Yep, a find. Maybe 50 of them made, sold as...

Yep, a find. Maybe 50 of them made, sold as frames. Columbis SL tubing, contract built.
I have a silver one in storage in a smaller size. Have been trying to find someone to make replacement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,434
Posted By rccardr

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1242/p3275923_f2746ddfe6e5c9773e8af6cc12b773d013dccc05.jpg
1200's are really nice riding bikes. Had this one about five years ago, built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,205
Posted By rccardr

Since you're working with a fitter (per your...

Since you're working with a fitter (per your other post), ask what the 'correct' width would be for your shoulder size.
I like Nitto Noodles myself and find the 42 size perfect- 44 is too wide. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,663
Posted By rccardr

…and a Billy Bonkers t-shirt.

…and a Billy Bonkers t-shirt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

Mmmmmmm….I love me some 86 BCD….

Mmmmmmm….I love me some 86 BCD….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,627
Posted By rccardr

Like the t-shirt says:” Vermont ain’t flat!”

Like the t-shirt says:” Vermont ain’t flat!”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

Just a quickie around the lake today: ...

Just a quickie around the lake today:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1520x2000/img_0531_2d721fc107373b51916dc275e5eed45356506234.jpeg
Getting late in the season, pollen-wise....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-04-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By rccardr

They are universally great riders. Based on paint...

They are universally great riders. Based on paint job and components, that one appears to be from the early-mid 90's & of the kinda-racy Impulse design type. Upscale (panto's on seat stay) but not a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,694
Posted By rccardr

Built this tall city bike about ten years ago for...

Built this tall city bike about ten years ago for a lady in DC:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,359
Posted By rccardr

To his credit, the OP has cables of the...

To his credit, the OP has cables of the appropriate length- not too long or loopy. Like so:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

I pine for the Palouse, Scott. I pine…

I pine for the Palouse, Scott.
I pine…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By rccardr

In the end, this is what I did. Used progressive...

In the end, this is what I did. Used progressive bits to 1/4 inch.
Had to do some shaving on the upper end to make it fit flush, but works perfectly.

Thanks to all for their ideas and suggestions!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By rccardr

Need a Doodad…or maybe a Thingamajig?

I’ve heard these called Top Hats but despite using a combination of search terms have not been able to locate one.
It’s a filler piece that’s inserted into a recessed brake hole to adapt a nutted...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-29-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By rccardr

I would say a little lower than that, especially...

I would say a little lower than that, especially in today’s market.
Nice bike, nice model, excellent condition…but not iconic like a same period Merckx, Colnago, etc.
Would be interesting to hear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,131
Posted By rccardr

Give me a shout if you want to sell all that DA...

Give me a shout if you want to sell all that DA stuff as one lot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

First we had August in June, with the high temps...

First we had August in June, with the high temps and massive humidity.
Then we had June in August, with temps in the 50's overnight and highs in the mid 70's.
Finally we have reverted to normality-...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 515
Posted By rccardr

What changed? Have you tried to install the...

What changed?
Have you tried to install the cassette that was previously on the hub?
Are you absolutely certain that all cogs and spacers are present (said the man who has made this error)?
Re...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 582
Posted By rccardr

Both good ideas, to which I would add finding a...

Both good ideas, to which I would add finding a Deore FD from the early 90’s indexed period, so probably 7 speed. Meant for smaller ring sets and might have similar pull.
Note that many Shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 630
Posted By rccardr

Personally not a fan of 130mm freewheel hubs, but...

Personally not a fan of 130mm freewheel hubs, but you do you.
And I’ve killed my share of early DA and Campagnolo hubs on rough gravel roads, even when spaced at 126mm.
Other than the spacing (135...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 20,335
Posted By rccardr

Might have been a Cherubim tie-in somewhere along...

Might have been a Cherubim tie-in somewhere along the way as well.
I have a Cherubim Sportif frameset that he used as a show bike at Philly in 2016-2017.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 749
Posted By rccardr

I have Rolls saddles on almost all of my bikes...

I have Rolls saddles on almost all of my bikes but my butt is different than yours (I’ve never been able to make a Brooks work for me).
Over the years have migrated through several different saddles...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By rccardr

Also just as an aside, that RD can easily shift...

Also just as an aside, that RD can easily shift up to a 30 tooth cog. As long as you’re using a Shimano compatible 9 speed cassette and chain, you’re good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 514
Posted By rccardr

I’d stick with Suntour. eBay has several pairs...

I’d stick with Suntour. eBay has several pairs posted for sale complete with downtube clamp for under $25.
Plus you’ll be able to clean up some of the cable traffic around the stem, makes a much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 741
Posted By rccardr

Those hubs owe you nothing. 85K miles is amazing....

Those hubs owe you nothing. 85K miles is amazing.
Congrats on keeping them in fine fettle for so long!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

Tringle!

Tringle!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 713
Posted By rccardr

Volume. You make it up on volume.

Volume.
You make it up on volume.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 938
Posted By rccardr

Those are great, solid, well-made bikes. ...

Those are great, solid, well-made bikes. Lifetime acquisition.
Sounds like it's definitely within the ballpark for fit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 630
Views: 205,828
Posted By rccardr

Agreed. My 88 ST usually gets more miles each...

Agreed. My 88 ST usually gets more miles each year than any other bike in The Lab.
Travels well, too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,293
Posted By rccardr

Yes, sorry, did not address the cartridge vs....

Yes, sorry, did not address the cartridge vs. cup-and-cone question. IMO, in either case you're fine (regardless of what Sir Sheldon says).
Yes, there is a slight preload on all bearings when the QR...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,912
Posted By rccardr

Nice. Maybe I missed it in an earlier...

Nice.
Maybe I missed it in an earlier installment, but what’s the intended use for this bike?
Them are some serious tires, not-pavement-wise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,293
Posted By rccardr

You have a zillion options if you opt to just...

You have a zillion options if you opt to just slightly spread the dropouts with your thumbs when inserting a 130mm rear hub. Maybe a Kazillion options.
Keep it simple and do that.
6-7-8-9-10 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,912
Posted By rccardr

Great info there!

Great info there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By rccardr

Totally OK. Do it and enjoy it.

Totally OK. Do it and enjoy it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,585,662
Posted By rccardr

Weather here has been lovely- unusual for the DC...

Weather here has been lovely- unusual for the DC area in August. Not too hot, not too humid- perfect riding weather.
Oldest grandson and I took advantage after his summer camp session to ride in the...
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