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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,093
Posted By SJX426

I have three pair of Tifosi and each frame has...

I have three pair of Tifosi and each frame has the same defect causing them to sit asymmetrically. I was given a pair of Oakley Radars and use them for cycling. The Tifosi are used when working in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,895
Posted By SJX426

RIP - Alwasy sad to lose a good soul on this...

RIP - Alwasy sad to lose a good soul on this forum. He helped make it useful with his contributions and personable He will be missed along with others newcomers didn't get the opportunity to get to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-15-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By SJX426

Not an expert by any means but this must be a...

Not an expert by any means but this must be a repaint as those are not the right decals for 1982 or it is not from 1982.
My 1982 has chrome head lugs and fork socks not exposed chrome on the stays....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3,411
Views: 484,816
Posted By SJX426

Bought a set of 3 Challenge Elites. 2 of three...

Bought a set of 3 Challenge Elites. 2 of three flatted Quickley. Not as good a ride as the Vittorria G+ Corsa family.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-14-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 607
Posted By SJX426

nice pick up!

nice pick up!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-14-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 804
Posted By SJX426

@abdon - I get it. I converted the Montello to...

@abdon - I get it. I converted the Montello to Campy because it needed Italian parts ILO DA. I sacrificed, to a small extent, the braking performance just to try out the Monoplanars. now it has been...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-14-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 558
Posted By SJX426

I think it is in the ball park. It depends on...

I think it is in the ball park. It depends on what you want. If you are wanting an early 80's with SR, there you go.
Test with $900 offer.

My De Rosa Pro has been my commuter mount for the last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 304
Posted By SJX426

I think I have a pair but don't know if they are...

I think I have a pair but don't know if they are the right ones without checking.
They really don't work very well. the movement of the fork impacts the braking performance with the movement of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-31-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By SJX426

PM on the Racing T

PM on the Racing T
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 3,411
Views: 484,816
Posted By SJX426

@jimmuller - They are still in business, and you...

@jimmuller - They are still in business, and you can find them with google. The downside is he only uses butyl inners. One reason I have not sent my Vittoria's to him.
Tire Alert | Tire Repair and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,334
Posted By SJX426

I don't get out nearly enough. When I do, which...

I don't get out nearly enough. When I do, which lately has been commuting opportunity, its the De Rosa Pro. The Pinny is for around town where I live, which is not where I work. that has hills the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,025
Posted By SJX426

@Redshift1 - Just checked mine. It does "break"...

@Redshift1 - Just checked mine. It does "break" in the movement close to the beginning of the button stroke. I always have to check if the light goes on or off because it does take a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,750
Posted By SJX426

Picked up a Dura Ace 2 piece that was loose....

Picked up a Dura Ace 2 piece that was loose. Forced it nearly apart and then applied JB Weld and forced it back together. It didn't rotate as much as it was loose. No movement now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 372
Posted By SJX426

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/689x636/p7021666_0d283630896ee4d91a796eb274c3e7080636254c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 921
Posted By SJX426

I ran a Silca on the Montello for a number of...

I ran a Silca on the Montello for a number of rides under the TT using the nub on the HT. I stopped when my leg accidently pushed the pump off the bike. Another time it bounced off as a result of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,900
Posted By SJX426

I am 74 and still ride my bikes with drop bars,...

I am 74 and still ride my bikes with drop bars, with exception of the mountain bike. I could easily ride @styggno1 group of bikes with the drop of the stem. I can't touch the lower step anymore but I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-02-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By SJX426

Superbe Tech for the longer cage/greater gear...

Superbe Tech for the longer cage/greater gear range.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 04:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,190
Posted By SJX426

Wow! Just wow! Design something idiot proof and...

Wow! Just wow! Design something idiot proof and expose the ........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 591
Posted By SJX426

Italian - Rossin - Classic Factory Lightweights...

Italian - Rossin - Classic Factory Lightweights (classiclightweights.net) (https://classiclightweights.net/italy/rossin/) Why do you doubt the decals and panto?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,235
Posted By SJX426

@styggno1 - Your bikes always look so near...

@styggno1 - Your bikes always look so near perfect, with the exception of the Bianchi of old! Good to see some road rash on the RD!
I almost bought a Masi 2v a couple of years ago. It is the second...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,276
Posted By SJX426

I got one of those! 1973ish Bottechia Giro...

I got one of those! 1973ish Bottechia Giro D'Itialia.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/p1030664_f085e4516cff2f963e522eb2e368916ad156a220.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 926
Posted By SJX426

Tommasini almost makes my bucket list. This is a...

Tommasini almost makes my bucket list. This is a beauty! My size too!
Interesting mix of parts. I have a 740x group that came on the Montello. I prefer Campagnolo on an Italian but the DA 740x does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 599
Posted By SJX426

No data that says they do or don't work. that one...

No data that says they do or don't work. that one is installed incorrectly. It should be mounted to go under the crown, the same direction of the tire rotation.

They only work with single pivot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,969
Posted By SJX426

I would pay more than that. It is hard to find...

I would pay more than that. It is hard to find them in general.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-26-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 980
Posted By SJX426

Wrong decals. My 1983. Note the embossing on...

Wrong decals.
My 1983. Note the embossing on the chain stay. Later models had that fixed like yours.
These were often F/F at the shop with customer selecting group components....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7,216
Views: 1,135,657
Posted By SJX426

On the way to work Tuesday. Smithsonian National...

On the way to work Tuesday. Smithsonian National Art Gallery dome.,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 877
Posted By SJX426

bulgie - I too have used it often and appreciate...

bulgie - I too have used it often and appreciate the existence of it. A little scary to think that server is that old! Are/is the hard drive just as old?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By SJX426

@PrimitiveStreak - Nice find! Mine is about...

@PrimitiveStreak - Nice find! Mine is about 1988/9. The paint of that period often had a translucent silver finish. It will deteriorate like good Italian paint does.Leave it alone, repaint, clear...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-20-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 645
Posted By SJX426

So what I understand is that the Specialized did...

So what I understand is that the Specialized did not provide the correct chain line? For doubles it should be 43.5 regardless of the number of sprockets.
All About Bicycle Chainline...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-20-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By SJX426

With the right pads, these work amazingly well...

With the right pads, these work amazingly well for single pivot. I have two pair with on set on the Trek 760/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 25,907
Posted By SJX426

Test ...

Test
https://live.staticflickr.com/3793/12563041615_4a48bb1ef7_o.jpg1997 Spcialized RockHopper by Patrick Boulden, on Flickr

Still a problem from Flickr
Test for upload...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,197
Posted By SJX426

I run Oakley Radar's because they were a gift. I...

I run Oakley Radar's because they were a gift. I also have two or three pair of Tifosi which are much the same design....
Forum: Commuting
07-18-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By SJX426

I have a Deuter Bike 1 20 that I have used for...

I have a Deuter Bike 1 20 that I have used for years. Lots of useful features:
deuter Bike I 20 | Bike backpack (https://www.deuter.com/int-en/shop/backpacks/p826668-bike-backpack-bike-i-20)

...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 999
Posted By SJX426

After a long time, I have started taking a...

After a long time, I have started taking a full-size bike on the train, getting off 2 stops early and riding into work. It is only 8 miles so not a great distance but, in the heat, I am drained
I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 25,907
Posted By SJX426

Something has changed. I no longer can copy a BB...

Something has changed. I no longer can copy a BB code from Flickr. I have to load it from my device.
I have run into your stated problem as well, a couple of months ago but not lately. But then, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-14-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By SJX426

I was considering offering my 105 1050 group too!...

I was considering offering my 105 1050 group too! If this sells and there is interest from a party that missed out, let me know. via PM. The group I have includes a 1050 crank set, 600 pedals with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 568
Posted By SJX426

Your have a winner!

Your have a winner!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 568
Posted By SJX426

Another indicator or not is the fork crown. It is...

Another indicator or not is the fork crown. It is not an 84 or 85 760. I don't know what years hey used this crown, Andy or other former Trek employees on this site might know....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By SJX426

Special version with Columbus tubing! Nice! I...

Special version with Columbus tubing! Nice! I bought one just because.Just so happens to be Molteni orange....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,010
Posted By SJX426

I drove by a parking lot where a bunch of people...

I drove by a parking lot where a bunch of people were packing up a big trailer with personal items. They were going on one of those mission trips you hear about once in a while.
There was a guy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 732
Posted By SJX426

I am on the fence. Most of the suction cups that...

I am on the fence. Most of the suction cups that have released are due to temperature changes, i.e. windshield cups holding EZ pass.
I always moisten the cup before applying to a very clean surface....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 2,649
Views: 648,145
Posted By SJX426

so many curves that I missed that!

so many curves that I missed that!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 509
Posted By SJX426

If you don't like the tooth count, you can always...

If you don't like the tooth count, you can always calculate the gear inch and work backwards. So you are at 50 gear inches.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,203
Posted By SJX426

I have to say that the 1971 LC I rode was not...

I have to say that the 1971 LC I rode was not inspiring. I don't know if it was the poor shifting or fit. I do know the Colnago that replaced it certainly was inspiring. Could have been the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 950
Posted By SJX426

That post use to be the standard way to mount a...

That post use to be the standard way to mount a saddle. This assembly includes a Brooks clamp....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,280
Posted By SJX426

Both examples are wrapped top to bottom....

Both examples are wrapped top to bottom. Interesting. That is the way I remember the direction back in the '70's. Bar plugs finished them off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 36,602
Posted By SJX426

This shouldn't qualify but what are you going to...

This shouldn't qualify but what are you going to do about it!!!?
You can see the original color of a dark purple to the left of the sticker....
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,178
Posted By SJX426

I would have to see the cable routing once folded...

I would have to see the cable routing once folded up to agree or not. My Tern D8 looks like the cabling is too long, but it is needed to fold without it being too short.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,711
Posted By SJX426

We visited my daughter in NC over the 4th. Both...

We visited my daughter in NC over the 4th. Both cats were happy to see us return.
I sat down to get updated on BF when Maggie decided to spend time with me...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,178
Posted By SJX426

Cabling can be fixed by rotating steering counter...

Cabling can be fixed by rotating steering counter clockwise
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