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06-07-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8,015
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Posted By jamesdak

This morning I have been working at both ends of...

This morning I have been working at both ends of the spectrum, classic steel and modern steel. FIrst was the Pegoretti Duede I picked up recently. Ran into a problem putting a seatpost in it. ...
06-06-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 57,915
Posted By jamesdak

Wow, that looks like the original saddle, cable...

Wow, that looks like the original saddle, cable housing, cloth bar tape, pedals, etc. This is the same as mine and quite a steal if you ask me at $250.
06-06-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By jamesdak

Here's a bit of a thread on my Spine Lemond. ...

Here's a bit of a thread on my Spine Lemond.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1162710-my-7th-lemond-although-not-c-v-2.html

It was turned into quite a nice climbing bike for me.
...
06-06-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8,847
Views: 1,161,005
Posted By jamesdak

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Running them with MKS half clips on the Guv'nor
06-05-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8,847
Views: 1,161,005
Posted By jamesdak

After years of lusting over them I finally pulled...

After years of lusting over them I finally pulled the trigger on some NOS Campagnolo Monoplaner brake caliper. Got what looked like the best deal on Ebay. Then a day later I saw an even better deal...
Replies: 9
Views: 353
Posted By jamesdak

:love: Wow! Not sure of a value though,...

:love:

Wow! Not sure of a value though, don't know much about Lotus but that is freakin' gorgeous!
06-04-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8,847
Views: 1,161,005
Posted By jamesdak

Today I got in a new set of MKS Sylvan Touring...

Today I got in a new set of MKS Sylvan Touring Next Pedals for the Azor bike. I've had a set of these on the Guv'nor for awhile now and they are so smooth.

Also got in 4 new Vittoria Latex tubes...
06-02-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 836
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, pretty much Zefal with me if the bike can...

Yep, pretty much Zefal with me if the bike can handle it. Although I do also carry Co2 now days and go for that first. In fact, when I flatted this week it was on a bike without a pump peg and the...
06-02-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21,900
Views: 3,210,643
Posted By jamesdak

Once again, a morning ride into the mountains was...

Once again, a morning ride into the mountains was postponed but unforecasted clouds and showers. Finally gave up the idea of a climbing ride, put the Merlin back in the bike cave, and grabbed the...
06-02-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By jamesdak

I've got one of these too, but it's one of the...

I've got one of these too, but it's one of the earlier Calfee branded ones. Mine is one of them with clearance issues for the small chainring. I went with the solution of using a Phil Wood bottom...
06-02-24, 07:17 AM
06-02-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 67,015
Posted By jamesdak

Well...if we are going to revive this I can add...

Well...if we are going to revive this I can add some.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x533/ride_shot_2849d4ba370b0826a6e4196ae3384cd5ee556cc3.jpg
Giordana Antares in...
06-01-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 57,915
Posted By jamesdak

This one has been here a couple of years ago. I...

This one has been here a couple of years ago. I talked with the original owner about the origin of the bike. Can't find any email traffic about it but it was discussed here. I'll see if I can find...
06-01-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21,900
Views: 3,210,643
Posted By jamesdak

The plan today was to head out early for a ride...

The plan today was to head out early for a ride up Snowbasin, the first since the second knee replacement. But unforecasted rains delayed me and I really wanted to be home by 1 for the Dortmund vs...
06-01-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 57,915
Posted By jamesdak

:thumb: Thanks bud but I am still confused. I...

:thumb:
Thanks bud but I am still confused. I followed those instructions from the first post here and did that and it still wasn't working. Maybe I need more coffee. :o
06-01-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 57,915
Posted By jamesdak

Swiss-Made Vintage Road Bike - Full...

Swiss-Made Vintage Road Bike - Full Campagnolo/Campy Components (1973 Super Mondia Special)

He put the Campagnolo crank back on and took better pics:

So I just wasted 10 minutes of my life...
05-31-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By jamesdak

Nice but I miss the days I could get silver...

Nice but I miss the days I could get silver Athena from the overseas sites for around $400 and sometimes under that on sale. Heck that's the price of Chorus 12 speed at Merlin about a month or so...
05-30-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,997
Posted By jamesdak

I bet if you accented the bike with nice honey...

I bet if you accented the bike with nice honey brown leather saddle, bar tape, etc that green bike would be smoking hot! The paint looks to be in great shape under the dust.

No matter what,...
05-29-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3,031
Views: 886,854
Posted By jamesdak

And this Sirrus wasn't all that bad: ...

And this Sirrus wasn't all that bad:

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How it was picked up ...
05-29-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,031
Views: 886,854
Posted By jamesdak

A few more of the latest ones. Holdsworth...

A few more of the latest ones.

Holdsworth Professional:

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The...
05-27-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 21,900
Views: 3,210,643
Posted By jamesdak

Back out today for a Memorial day ride. That...

Back out today for a Memorial day ride. That meant one of the "patriotic" bikes. So this time I hopped on the Cannondale for the 32 mile ride. Knee kept giving me trouble until I stopped at about...
05-26-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21,900
Views: 3,210,643
Posted By jamesdak

The Guv'nor is built by Pashley. Basically it's...

The Guv'nor is built by Pashley. Basically it's the 1935 frame design of an English Path Racer built with Reynolds 531 tubing and modern components. It's a 3 speed IGH with a 177% range. Fun bike...
05-26-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21,900
Views: 3,210,643
Posted By jamesdak

I ended Friday's ride mad, frustrated, and...

I ended Friday's ride mad, frustrated, and depressed at how badly the second replaced knee was adversely affecting my riding. So, after a rainy day yesterday I just said screw it and hoped on the...
05-26-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By jamesdak

Made a separate photo post of the completed bike...

Made a separate photo post of the completed bike to aid others researching these in the future.

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05-26-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By jamesdak

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x1134/img_9606_b205f29028475c0e12324003fa37194a5a7cd36e.jpg
These are working smooth and precisely ...
05-26-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By jamesdak

Photoshoot of the 1988 Specialized Sirrus

Making this a separate post for those looking for detailed shot of one of these in the future. Not the best of lighting by the time I got it ready but they should do the job.
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05-26-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By jamesdak

Well, all I can say is that white bar tape has a...

Well, all I can say is that white bar tape has a purpose in this case. Once I wrap the bars I won't ride it so that I hand it off fresh and new. That way there's no chance of me talking myself into...
05-25-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By jamesdak

Nope, I've actually never done that. On this...

Nope, I've actually never done that. On this groupset the crank was polishable as were the metal bits of the RD and the metal bits of the FD except for the cage. Brake calipers were not nor the...
05-25-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By jamesdak

Nothing but rain all day so I worked on this one...

Nothing but rain all day so I worked on this one throughout the day. The paint did come in but was too dark. Lightened it a bit with some cream white paint and got pretty close. Then I used a drop...
05-25-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,378
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how it looked when I finished with it. ...

Here's how it looked when I finished with it.


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x654/peugeot20_3bd69e5bd20abb755bd7f1fd841b340d3074c4fc.jpg...
Replies: 9
Views: 415
Posted By jamesdak

No clue what it is but that's a whole lot of...

No clue what it is but that's a whole lot of coolness to me!
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By jamesdak

I'd be happy at $300

I'd be happy at $300
05-25-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,076
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box. ...

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x938/20230821_145426_452a7d0bcff39f4a754ac1d27965d9fc0a2fe9d7.jpg
05-24-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By jamesdak

Spent more time on this one today. Pulled apart...

Spent more time on this one today. Pulled apart the BB and found more fairly clear but really thick and sticky red grease. Not very much of it though, seems like the bearings were not very well...
05-24-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,375
Posted By jamesdak

YES! :speedy:

YES! :speedy:
05-24-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,313
Posted By jamesdak

And... A seatpost swap on this. Found an...

And...

A seatpost swap on this. Found an older FSA to match the crank. Save me a whole oz too!! :D
...
05-24-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 57,915
Posted By jamesdak

LOL, yep, and tires pumped up and stem height...

LOL, yep, and tires pumped up and stem height and.....:o
05-24-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By jamesdak

I've been messing with this one throughout the...

I've been messing with this one throughout the week. This morning I decided that even though I'm trying to keep this at hardly any expense to me, those Biopace chainrings had to go. Had some black...
05-24-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 57,915
Posted By jamesdak

Cheap Shogun with 600 Arabesque

An old Army buddy down in Texas is selling this if you are in the area. Not really a bike guy but straight up honest and good guy. I just told him how to measure for size.
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05-23-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,124
Posted By jamesdak

No clue who made it but I think it's pretty cool...

No clue who made it but I think it's pretty cool too and for that price it's even cooler. :thumb:
05-21-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,378
Posted By jamesdak

They were the original Simplex

They were the original Simplex
05-19-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By jamesdak

Three more hours on this one after my ride. ...

Three more hours on this one after my ride. Cleaned parts and then went after bearings. The hubs were a bit gross but the freewheel feels great and is spinning freely and quietly. Ran out of my...
05-19-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21,900
Views: 3,210,643
Posted By jamesdak

And now, real pictures from the ride, LOL! ...

And now, real pictures from the ride, LOL!

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x709/img_0624_20c18ef9baa87166e1198279b482a779b7758104.jpg
One of many canals bringing water...
05-19-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21,900
Views: 3,210,643
Posted By jamesdak

The star of the show today was the Krapf bike. ...

The star of the show today was the Krapf bike. Pictures just don't do it justice. It's so beautiful, so comfortable, so smooth and quiet, so fast, so shiny, so sexy, so precise, so perfect! :D

...
05-19-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,375
Posted By jamesdak

Getting the Krapf ready to take out this morning...

Getting the Krapf ready to take out this morning and I'm struck again by just how gorgeous that bike is. And....for the first time since I got it years and years ago I'm wondering if it's time to...
05-19-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 44,700
Posted By jamesdak

I guess I can add three more since I last posted...

I guess I can add three more since I last posted in 2023

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x853/20230701_101121_5e91405ccc420cc07a3a1c9c3025302d5d0d8671.jpg
Colnago C40,...
05-18-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By jamesdak

I beginning to wonder if those days are over. ...

I beginning to wonder if those days are over. The latest knee replacement just isn't coming around. It's been over 6 months now and I still have a hitch in my stroke no matter how many miles I...
05-18-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 699
Posted By jamesdak

88 Sirrus - Next project for the Bike Collective

50 miles on the Sancineto this morning must have wore me out and made me susceptible to the N+1 virus again. I mean, dang I just sold off the Trek 5200 last night. Anyway, there was a 1988...
05-18-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,431
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, like others are saying. Many of us start...

Yep, like others are saying. Many of us start with a part or parts and progress to a final build that is so awesome.
05-18-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 340
Posted By jamesdak

Dropped the Poprad off for the wheels truing...

Dropped the Poprad off for the wheels truing after my ride today on the Sancineto. Should get 'er back soon and be able to get the fight on.
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