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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,687
Views: 1,157,493
Posted By arcocelli

Picked this up 4th of July weekend. 1984 Cresta,...

Picked this up 4th of July weekend. 1984 Cresta, seems to be all original and not many miles put on it. 95 bucks on FB market place.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,008
Posted By arcocelli

I was supposed to ride the Mid South but decided...

I was supposed to ride the Mid South but decided at the last minute to not go. So many other events were getting cancelled. They went ahead with the event though, which makes me wonder how happy the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-21-18, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1,999
Views: 453,489
Posted By arcocelli

From Kandango Unpaved in Volland KS. I didn't get...

From Kandango Unpaved in Volland KS. I didn't get any pics of the more challenging sections- there were roads that were heavily rutted and covered in large rocks, not gravel. I almost got off and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-18, 04:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,426
Posted By arcocelli

I'm almost embarrassed to say it but I run...

I'm almost embarrassed to say it but I run Continental Ride Tours, tubed and with a wire bead. They aren't the fastest, lightest or most supple tire out there but I don't have to worry about them....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By arcocelli

Folding bike book?

Hello!
I've been doing some internet searches but I haven't found any books about the history of folding bikes. I was thinking that at some point, someone would have written a nice coffee table book...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-18, 12:06 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 205,123
Posted By arcocelli

I'm running them with tubes at 45-50 psi.

I'm running them with tubes at 45-50 psi.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-18, 10:14 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 205,123
Posted By arcocelli

Picked up a Diverge E5 Saturday night. Brought it...

Picked up a Diverge E5 Saturday night. Brought it home and swapped out the tires (not sure why the stock tires are 30mm road tires). I put Gravelking SK 35mm tires on. Photo is from my Sunday morning...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-17-17, 06:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,501
Posted By arcocelli

I mostly see the usual stuff- deer, fox,...

I mostly see the usual stuff- deer, fox, armadillo, racoon, rabbit, etc. I had a bobcat shoot across the road only a few feet in front of my bike. That was amazing! The one that freaked me out was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-17, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7,519
Views: 3,763,685
Posted By arcocelli

Finished this up on Friday and took it out for a...

Finished this up on Friday and took it out for a test ride yesterday. Rides great! Needs some tweaking here and there but definitely my new favorite bike. :-)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-17, 06:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 612
Posted By arcocelli

Dynohub light question

I recently picked up a 1965 Rudge Sports. It has a SA dynohub with a front light. On the back fender, where the reflector would normally be, it looks like they had a tail light set up. Does anyone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-17, 06:03 PM
Replies: 28,064
Views: 4,641,133
Posted By arcocelli

1973 Raleigh Sports. Picked this one up this...

1973 Raleigh Sports. Picked this one up this weekend. I've done a minimal amount of cleaning, replaced the cables, tires, etc. Waiting on a new shifter cable and I should be able to take it out for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-17, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,530
Posted By arcocelli

headlight?

Hello!

Does anyone know where I could get a headlight like this? Are there any companies that make repros? I've been searching on the internet with little luck. My Raleigh has the L shaped bracket...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-17, 04:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,218
Posted By arcocelli

I live in Kansas. I have an old lower end road...

I live in Kansas. I have an old lower end road bike I ride on gravel. I was using Continental Tour Ride 700x37mm for more of an all around tire. They handled okay on gravel, paved roads and bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-17, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,500
Posted By arcocelli

I've had a pair of these for a few years and...

I've had a pair of these for a few years and liked them.

Natural leather Crochet Gloves with Gel Padded Palm (http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/gelpaleandco.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-17, 07:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,115
Posted By arcocelli

How about these? Italian Military Issue...

How about these?


Italian Military Issue Wool Knickers, 2 Pack, New - 660487, Pants at Sportsman's Guide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 07:57 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,934
Posted By arcocelli

here's another great one from the Film Board of...

here's another great one from the Film Board of Canada.

https://www.nfb.ca/film/10_miles_hour/


it seems pretty amazing- they rode from Montreal to Vancouver on, from what I can tell, were 3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-16, 05:06 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 35,955
Posted By arcocelli

All my bikes are beaters but this is my current...

All my bikes are beaters but this is my current favorite. Coventry Eagle from around 1970. At mix of components, 700c wheels with 38mm tires. It's nice on paved roads, gravel roads and trails.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-16, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By arcocelli

Thanks, I'll send him a message. His name has...

Thanks, I'll send him a message. His name has come up before, from someone when I was buying a Dawes off craigslist but I completely forgot about it. Also, you have a great blog! One I check out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-16, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By arcocelli

One that got away...

Did you ever have the chance to buy one you've been looking for and when the opportunity came up and you've kicked yourself afterwards? That happened this weekend. I was at a swap meet in Kansas City...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-19-16, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,832
Posted By arcocelli

Something that actually helped quite a bit was a...

Something that actually helped quite a bit was a cotton bandana. I would soak it in water and tie it around my neck. When I stopped for a break, I'd hit it with a little more cool water and put it on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-19-16, 08:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,832
Posted By arcocelli

Congratulations! I just did my first...

Congratulations!


I just did my first century yesterday. It was solo, using a route generated by MapMyRide. A couple things made it more difficult. The weather- it ended up in the low 90's,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-16, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By arcocelli

This bike originally had stem shifters but I...

This bike originally had stem shifters but I don't care for them too much. I do have a bike with downtube shifters and again, I don't care for them much either. I was surprised how comfortable this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-16, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By arcocelli

shifter experiment

I was wanting to give some bar end shifters a try but they're a little more money than I can spend right now, so I thought maybe there's another way. These are friction thumb shifters. I wasn't sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-16, 07:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,512
Posted By arcocelli

That's a nice looking bike! I've been looking for...

That's a nice looking bike! I've been looking for a Peugeot for a little while now and haven't run across one I could afford. I don't seen any Reynolds stickers on it and it has safety brakes, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-15, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,531
Posted By arcocelli

SuThanks for the replies and info! I went with a...

SuThanks for the replies and info! I went with a Sugino Aero Mighty crankset from the 80's. Looks like it should work well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-15, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,531
Posted By arcocelli

I have a Tracer that came off of a 80's Raleigh...

I have a Tracer that came off of a 80's Raleigh Record. I also have a crankset laying around that came from a 79 Record Ace.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,531
Posted By arcocelli

(More) Modern crankset for 73 Raleigh Super Course?

I've done thread searches but I've gotten lost in them, more or less, and haven't come out with an answer. I'm looking to upgrade the crankset on my 73 Super Course to something that will shift...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-15, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,892
Posted By arcocelli

I have these and they've been pretty nice. ...

I have these and they've been pretty nice.

Natural leather Crochet Gloves with Gel Padded Palm (http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/gelpaleandco.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-15, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
Posted By arcocelli

Here's the serial on my Araya. Anybody know of...

Here's the serial on my Araya. Anybody know of somewhere I can look this up?
490278
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-15, 06:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
Posted By arcocelli

Mine has the same headbadge. I think they used if...

Mine has the same headbadge. I think they used if for several years. That's a nice looking paintjob though, I like color. Mine has a serial number on the bottom but I could never find anywhere to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
Posted By arcocelli

I have an Araya 10 speed from 1974, based on...

I have an Araya 10 speed from 1974, based on components and what little I could find on the internet. It rides very similar to my 1973 Super Course, so I'm thinking it might be Reynolds 531. There...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-15, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15,513
Views: 4,173,759
Posted By arcocelli

2 bikes- a 1979 Raleigh Record Ace and a 1986...

2 bikes- a 1979 Raleigh Record Ace and a 1986 Fuji Regis. Should be fun getting these fixed up. The Raleigh was hastily and poorly spray painted and I've already taken quite a bit of it off. The Fuji...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-15, 06:53 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 23,068
Posted By arcocelli

here's mine. Dates to 1974 (I think). I usually...

here's mine. Dates to 1974 (I think). I usually get in two rides a week- the weekday ride is usually somewhere around 25 miles, the weekend ride is usually 60 to 75 miles. I bought this for $25. Took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-15, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,747
Posted By arcocelli

Thanks everyone for the info! I'm currently...

Thanks everyone for the info! I'm currently laying some primer on it for a re-paint. I haven't painted a bicycle before (or much of anything else), so it's fun giving it a shot. Here's a pic of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,747
Posted By arcocelli

thanks for the info! I have couple places in mind...

thanks for the info! I have couple places in mind I could ask (one is right around the corner from me). I guess my original plans of building it up in to a road bike are back on. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-15, 06:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,747
Posted By arcocelli

What do you think someone would charge for that?...

What do you think someone would charge for that? Maybe $50?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-15, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,747
Posted By arcocelli

I could post one but I just primed over it! I've...

I could post one but I just primed over it! I've been wanting to try painting a bike, so this will be a good one to learn on. I picked at it with an exacto knife and it's definitely a crack. Well,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-15, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,747
Posted By arcocelli

My sad tale of woe...

I was recently given a 1973 Raleigh Super Course for free- it was missing some parts and was a bit of a rust bucket but still, it was free! I've been looking for a new project bike to build up to be...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-16-15, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 796
Posted By arcocelli

Sorry, I just realized I posted this in the wrong...

Sorry, I just realized I posted this in the wrong forum! Not sure how to move it. :-)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-16-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 796
Posted By arcocelli

front derailleur lever direction

I have two 10 speed bicycles- one is a 1974 Araya and the other is a 1980 Schwinn Traveler. The lever for the front derailleur on the Araya works in the opposite direction of the Schwinn. Was it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-15, 06:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,469
Posted By arcocelli

Maybe part of the problem is women's bikes tend...

Maybe part of the problem is women's bikes tend to run smaller. I'm 6' 1" and most of the step over bikes I see are too small. Which is sad- I've seen some great deals on bikes I would have bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-15, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,220,674
Posted By arcocelli

458009 Just wandering around, which is what...

458009

Just wandering around, which is what I usually do. Made it home before it rained!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-15, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,653
Posted By arcocelli

What's up with the water cage? I like it and am...

What's up with the water cage? I like it and am going to keep it. I didn't realize it might be worth something.
The frame size is a good fit for me. The bike I currently ride is a little too large...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-15, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,653
Posted By arcocelli

araya 10 speed

Just picked this up cheap. It rides great and looks like it will clean up nicely. :) The date code on the derailleur puts it at 1974 but not sure about the rest of the bike.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-15, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,220,674
Posted By arcocelli

On the back roads of Kansas. 454254

On the back roads of Kansas.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-15, 09:41 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,177
Posted By arcocelli

Maybe it could work if the frame was used for a...

Maybe it could work if the frame was used for a few different models? My Raleigh Record shared the same frame as the Sprite, if I remember.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-15, 05:34 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 27,233
Posted By arcocelli

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8591/15769087634_69...

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8591/15769087634_69883a45c6_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q2sGnh)20150117_100314 (https://flic.kr/p/q2sGnh) by arcocelli (https://www.flickr.com/people/10643097@N07/), on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-15, 06:23 AM
Replies: 21,911
Views: 3,220,674
Posted By arcocelli

This is from my ride yesterday. Kansas, northwest...

This is from my ride yesterday. Kansas, northwest of Baldwin City, south of Clinton Lake.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7394/16362811015_0e6421ea86_o.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-15, 03:48 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 38,147
Posted By arcocelli

428907 Here's mine. A 1980's 12 speed...

428907

Here's mine. A 1980's 12 speed Raleigh Record. I cleaned and re-greased everything, replaced the cables, brake pads, etc. I put 700c wheels on it and 38mm tires, as well as fenders and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-15, 09:59 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 31,856
Posted By arcocelli

I tend to ride either the local rail trails or...

I tend to ride either the local rail trails or more often, a route that is a mix of road and gravel/dirt back roads. The rail trails tend to be well maintained and easy to ride on but some of the...
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