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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 230
Posted By SurferRosa

cyclic_eric Neat setup. What's the size and...

cyclic_eric

Neat setup. What's the size and brand of the small chainring bolted to your Victory crank?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 197
Posted By SurferRosa

Wow. 24 mile ride on that thing? What's that, 3+...

Wow. 24 mile ride on that thing? What's that, 3+ hours? Quite a feat.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-23-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 233
Posted By SurferRosa

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycle...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/1289695-need-help-identifying-frame-cinelli-lugs-campy-dropouts-campy-cranks-rings.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 211
Posted By SurferRosa

A reply from your other thread:

A reply from your other thread:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 12,633
Posted By SurferRosa

So my love for the friction shifters on my '72...

So my love for the friction shifters on my '72 Torpado, '75 Motobécane, '80 Bertoni, '82 Miyata and '88 Falcon is tied to something someone else did with some other bike parts in the '90s? :foo:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-23-24, 01:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By SurferRosa

The collective minds here could fix the cable...

The collective minds here could fix the cable anchor pin on your Triomphe caliper, I'm sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 596
Posted By SurferRosa

That's one thing you can't say about the...

That's one thing you can't say about the tricycle.



I heard it goes ... "fool me once, shame on ... shame on you. Fool me ... you can't get fooled again."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 436
Posted By SurferRosa

Disraeli Gears also has '75 and '76 Suntour...

Disraeli Gears also has '75 and '76 Suntour products pages.

https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/suntour_76_products.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 12,633
Posted By SurferRosa

Campagnolo made one in 1951. ...

Campagnolo made one in 1951.

https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=b73db228-9540-4404-ae4e-8791e331a2a1&Enum=104
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 836
Posted By SurferRosa

Pretty neat, especially with that particular...

Pretty neat, especially with that particular bike. But it looks like a real chore to setup and remove all the cable slop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,839
Posted By SurferRosa

I'm just impressed the chain is on the big ring....

I'm just impressed the chain is on the big ring. :p

Sorta looks like the small ring is a 44t. If so, leave that one on there when you sell. But remove the SR stuff for a keeper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 396
Posted By SurferRosa

I don't like any inner tube to show. I instead...

I don't like any inner tube to show. I instead file the clamp edges smooth, so they don't scratch the finish. I use long bolts to get everything square and perfect, then substitute smaller bolts....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 482
Posted By SurferRosa

:thumb: ...

:thumb:
https://youtu.be/iAIxUvd8gWo?si=fw29cAKg9M-pxPCA
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-24, 10:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 750
Posted By SurferRosa

^ The headset lock nut should probably cover the...

^ The headset lock nut should probably cover the "M."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 12,633
Posted By SurferRosa

I hear ya. I loved my old 968 6-speed manual. But...

I hear ya. I loved my old 968 6-speed manual. But there were several times in city traffic that it made me very anxious holding down the clutch so often. Fortunately, I don't feel any anxiety with my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 12,633
Posted By SurferRosa

Nice 911 and 928, folks. :thumb: I love old...

Nice 911 and 928, folks. :thumb:

I love old Porsches -- with manual transmissions, of course -- almost as much as my vintage road bikes with Campagnolo friction shifting. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 943
Posted By SurferRosa

Interesting. I just found that option under Edit...

Interesting. I just found that option under Edit Options:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/681x561/screenshot_20240618_153122_3_d15be9e0ad9d49367227c72ada1dc821839c2a14.png
...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-18-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By SurferRosa

Just to clarify, two in-forum notifications (not...

Just to clarify, two in-forum notifications (not outside email notifications) are now absent, Mentions and Quotes. The only thread related notification that remains is Likes. So if you want to notify...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 943
Posted By SurferRosa

You now have to pm a poster to send a...

You now have to pm a poster to send a notification.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 943
Posted By SurferRosa

:love: Yeah, that's hot. But notice your @...

:love: Yeah, that's hot.

But notice your @ mention isn't a link. Nor do we get quote notifications with the latest software update. :troll:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-17-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 439
Posted By SurferRosa

I've bruised ribs before in a crash, but never...

I've bruised ribs before in a crash, but never that bad. Surprised he's up and about.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 943
Posted By SurferRosa

Now there's a bike that probably has more spring...

Now there's a bike that probably has more spring and bounce than my Miyata 912.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-17-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By SurferRosa

genejockey , does this mention alert you with a...

genejockey , does this mention alert you with a notification?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 651
Posted By SurferRosa

Thank God Shimano didn't go full Antichrist with...

Thank God Shimano didn't go full Antichrist with these, only half way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 447
Posted By SurferRosa

I wonder what the "11" refers to in the last...

I wonder what the "11" refers to in the last model above. :foo:

Here are a few more samples from Disraeli Gears...

'81 NR...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 447
Posted By SurferRosa

For each NR rd version, Velobase shows the patent...

For each NR rd version, Velobase shows the patent engraving like this:

'67-'68...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 385
Posted By SurferRosa

The best tip I can offer for both chain tools and...

The best tip I can offer for both chain tools and crank pullers is to grease the threads!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By SurferRosa

Yeah, I usually see this at the guide closer to...

Yeah, I usually see this at the guide closer to the head tube, pretty much right under the rider's chin as sweat drips down.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 447
Posted By SurferRosa

I have three of these NR derailleurs and a Super...

I have three of these NR derailleurs and a Super Record. All four have a patent date. My oldest is '73, but older models also came with a date stamp.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,568
Posted By SurferRosa

Imaginos will love that. :thumb:

Imaginos will love that. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 874
Posted By SurferRosa

​​​​​​Use the Park tool or make your own using...

​​​​​​Use the Park tool or make your own using two long bolts with thick nuts and washers. I'm sure there's a diy tool hack on YouTube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,568
Posted By SurferRosa

Good point. I'm gonna blame punk poet Patti Smith...

Good point. I'm gonna blame punk poet Patti Smith for those lyrics ... and pray she never owned a Huffy. :lol:

The music of that track is the ultimate monster mash.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,568
Posted By SurferRosa

BÖC is way too classy for this one. I'm...

BÖC is way too classy for this one.

I'm thinking more Ted Nugent, Foghat, Ratt, Twisted Sister, etc. etc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 292
Posted By SurferRosa

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/666107-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/666107-1990-miyata-721a.html?highlight=721a
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,876
Posted By SurferRosa

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a...

Neat seatpost height. What is he, 7'3" riding a 56cm?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,490
Posted By SurferRosa

Grime on the small ring. :D This one is ridden....

Grime on the small ring. :D This one is ridden. Sorta difficult to remove that from the small ring; much easier on the big one.



This one looks like a wall hanger. Probably for good reason....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 667
Posted By SurferRosa

He states the tire (and rim) size in his op: ...

He states the tire (and rim) size in his op:



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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-13-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 468
Posted By SurferRosa

Just to clarify ... the Trek catalog states these...

Just to clarify ... the Trek catalog states these bikes had 531 (double butted) main tubes only with the stays and fork being chromoly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 523
Posted By SurferRosa

https://youtu.be/4TkjA41tJ78?si=_fl_VO5W6kdhVffk

https://youtu.be/4TkjA41tJ78?si=_fl_VO5W6kdhVffk
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,686
Posted By SurferRosa

Sorry, had to.

Sorry, had to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 507
Posted By SurferRosa

Luh Shahmpeon?

Luh Shahmpeon?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Posted By SurferRosa

Here's how I reinforce mine with a ball bearing...

Here's how I reinforce mine with a ball bearing and Sugru.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1724x1808/img_20240611_105345111_82836bbe176d3fe1efa240a40688a6ecb53b0b1e.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2,462
Views: 601,630
Posted By SurferRosa

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x855/img_20240610_214217220_4edd34fae5655042028495ce7060684dff472424.jpg
still from the WWII era The Cider House Rules (1999) with Kieran...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,659
Posted By SurferRosa

In the previous thread on this subject... ...

In the previous thread on this subject...

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/304014-worst-road-bike.html

I contributed the low-level Batavus.

https://i.imgur.com/U7nsJCY.jpg

Even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,624
Posted By SurferRosa

Nice looking product line. Thanks for the link....

Nice looking product line. Thanks for the link. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 656
Posted By SurferRosa

These two are what I use on most of my road...

These two are what I use on most of my road bikes:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126287117561

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175249444991

​​​​​​Inexpensive enough to try. They usually work with 126mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 272
Posted By SurferRosa

Be very careful with that "saddle," especially if...

Be very careful with that "saddle," especially if it starts to squeak or if you begin noticing more and more of them.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By SurferRosa

Beautiful Athena rd, but, yeah, it's missing the...

Beautiful Athena rd, but, yeah, it's missing the hanger bolt and the aluminum insert that fits around the bolt. You can often find an insert on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/355444427047
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By SurferRosa

My Chorus levers use those little plates for aero...

My Chorus levers use those little plates for aero routing.

Both my Chorus and Athena hoods use those plugs for aero routing.
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