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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 403
Posted By JaccoW

I am currently installing one of these...

I am currently installing one of these (https://www.libertecycles.nl/oilers) on my bike. Just roll the rubber ring back and a oiler hole appears.

Alternatively, ribbed white housing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,259
Posted By JaccoW

I love what you've done with the bike! Who knew...

I love what you've done with the bike! Who knew it would get such a new lease on life after all these years. And that maroon paintjob is still gorgeous. <3

Thanks for the update!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

My parents are on their way back from the US with...

My parents are on their way back from the US with my Onyx hub and I have a lot of parts arrive in the past few days to wrap things up.
I'll be switching over to the cross-levers in a different place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8,838
Views: 1,154,175
Posted By JaccoW

Some parts for the Graveller. ...

Some parts for the Graveller.

http://i.imgur.com/bUXLJ7j.jpg (https://imgur.com/bUXLJ7j)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 264
Posted By JaccoW

Also, do you really mean the FullPro A? That one...

Also, do you really mean the FullPro A? That one was only available for a single model year in 1985.
Sizing is important as well.

Your best bet is to keep an eye on Marktplaats.nl...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 8,838
Views: 1,154,175
Posted By JaccoW

Got my hands on a second-hand Velogical rim...

Got my hands on a second-hand Velogical rim dynamo (https://www.velogical-engineering.com/dynamo/product-information/?lang=en). Always wanted to use one of these, it's absolutely tiny. About the size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By JaccoW

I might be able to help, though I have a limited...

I might be able to help, though I have a limited timeframe myself. Hollandbikeshop is one of the more complete places.
Also, don't forget Bikestoremember.nl (https://bikestoremember.nl/) if it is an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8,838
Views: 1,154,175
Posted By JaccoW

My holiday pay came in this month and we're in...

My holiday pay came in this month and we're in the home stretch for preparations for my tour.

On my last trip I noticed some issues with the brakes when they got wet. The pad holder post was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

So my holiday pay came in this month and we're in...

So my holiday pay came in this month and we're in the home stretch for preparations. So I spent a lot of money these past couple of days for the last couple of parts for the bike and some first aid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 237,064
Posted By JaccoW

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red...

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red one around the seat tube is the rear one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 237,064
Posted By JaccoW

Spotted an old Puch Cavalier mixte beater with...

Spotted an old Puch Cavalier mixte beater with Lambert style Pro-5-Vis chainrings.That's pretty much the only special thing about this bike.

http://i.imgur.com/Cg5KgP6.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,459
Posted By JaccoW

I think for me is when the frame has obvious...

I think for me is when the frame has obvious structural issues or when it has some proprietary components that are impossible to replace... and I have skipped that rule in the past for really cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my...

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my previous post. Rode it together with my father and we cut down the 300km in 3 days down to a more manageable 180km over 3 days.
Still, great trip,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21,875
Views: 3,190,410
Posted By JaccoW

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my...

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my previous post. Rode it together with my father and we cut down the 300km in 3 days down to a more manageable 180km over 3 days.
Still, great trip,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 21,875
Views: 3,190,410
Posted By JaccoW

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this...

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this weekend so I am going for a 3 day tour with my father doind the Camino Brabant (https://www.caminobrabant.nl/) cycle route. A bit like the Santiago de...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this...

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this weekend so I am going for a 3 day tour with my father doind the Camino Brabant cycle route. A bit like the Santiago de Compostella but much, much more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

Taking the bike on a first multi-day trip this...

Taking the bike on a first multi-day trip this weekend together with my father.

Also, some pics of the madness that are these wide handlebars. XD
They're actually surprisingly comfortable so far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,495
Posted By JaccoW

I think this bike would look great with the...

I think this bike would look great with the fender mounted SON rear light as well. You could always replace the VeloLumino with the Velo Orange reflector...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 18,202
Posted By JaccoW

I will shoot some beauty shots when I finish...

I will shoot some beauty shots when I finish things up and clean the bike again.
For now you'll have to do with the indoor shot.

http://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 981,892
Posted By JaccoW

Used the great weather today to clean the shed....

Used the great weather today to clean the shed. It has been sinking into the ground on one end so the rental company should send a specialist over to fix it some time.
Anyway, it was a good moment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

Did my first test ride with the setup yesterday...

Did my first test ride with the setup yesterday and while the wider handlebars feel weird at first, it also really opens up my chest and makes breathing easier. We'll have to see what happens when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8,838
Views: 1,154,175
Posted By JaccoW

I have them on several of my bikes. I really like...

I have them on several of my bikes. I really like them so far. Very comfy.

Today I went over to another city (The Hague) to pick up a second-hand Garmin Edge 1040 Solar! I say second-hand but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

They work well right! I hope adding cables in the...

They work well right! I hope adding cables in the same shade won't make it too much of a good thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,749
Posted By JaccoW

The only potential issue is that some touring...

The only potential issue is that some touring bikes had narrow cantilever posts that don't fit modern cantilevers besides the most basic (but still functional) Shimano CT91 brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 51,784
Posted By JaccoW

This might sound silly... but this shifter has...

This might sound silly... but this shifter has completely changed the feel of the bike for me.

The Sturmey Archer RXL-RD5 (https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/rxl-rd5) hub came with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21,875
Views: 3,190,410
Posted By JaccoW

Evening test ride to check the new tyres and rear...

Evening test ride to check the new tyres and rear light. With the use of the Silca Tire pressure calculator (https://silca.cc/pages/pro-tire-pressure-calculator) I'm running 3.5 bar front and rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

Did a first test ride with the new-ish setup for...

Did a first test ride with the new-ish setup for the Graveller. Still waiting for the new handlebars to redo everything but the night was a good moment to check how good the new rear light works....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 593
Posted By JaccoW

I've been running Silver/Silver on most of my...

I've been running Silver/Silver on most of my bikes so far but my long-distance tourer has a silver adaper, black ahead stem and blue handlebars... so I might not be the most critical person when it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 981,892
Posted By JaccoW

If you don't mind them not being period correct...

If you don't mind them not being period correct you can always look for some Microshift replacement shifters (https://www.microshift.com/products/components/shifters/). They even have drop bar models.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8,838
Views: 1,154,175
Posted By JaccoW

A pair of Gazelle bells. One of them just plain...

A pair of Gazelle bells. One of them just plain old chrome but the brass one is really loud and clear!

http://i.imgur.com/sJHl8wI.jpg (https://imgur.com/sJHl8wI)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 981,892
Posted By JaccoW

The Graveller has some new shoes and a fancy...

The Graveller has some new shoes and a fancy drivetrain. Still waiting for the new handlebars to replace all the cables but this (+two fork packs) is basically how I am going to spend my summer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

http://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg...

http://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg)

Looks like I am getting somewhere. :P
I'm mostly waiting for the new handlebars so I can replace all the cables but this (+two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

Parts are arriving bit-by-bit now and I finally...

Parts are arriving bit-by-bit now and I finally updated the opening post to reflect what this thread is truly about. :D

I installed the new SRAM PG-1170 11-36T...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8,838
Views: 1,154,175
Posted By JaccoW

Got a variety of parts today. Mostly for the...

Got a variety of parts today. Mostly for the Koga-Miyata Graveller and the tour I am preparing for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

Putting in some of the hard work today of routing...

Putting in some of the hard work today of routing the dynamo wiring through the frame. Soldered on the SON coaxial connectors and found a way to easily route the cables through the frame. It involves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 981,892
Posted By JaccoW

Putting in some of the hard work today of routing...

Putting in some of the hard work today of routing the dynamo wiring through the frame. Soldered on the SON coaxial connectors and found a way to easily route the cables through the frame. It involves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 981,892
Posted By JaccoW

Like VintageSteelEU said; Focus Adventure Rack...

Like VintageSteelEU said; Focus Adventure Rack (https://www.bike24.com/p2752049.html)

They go out of stock quickly but do come back in stock on a regular basis. It's not necessarily much lighter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 981,892
Posted By JaccoW

Did some dynamo light wiring by putting the SON...

Did some dynamo light wiring by putting the SON rear light on the Adventure Rack and guiding the coaxial wire through the tubing. I will be soldering on a connector later so it can be easily removed....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

So here is a short update on the rear light and...

So here is a short update on the rear light and how I mounted it to the adventure rack. I basically made one of the vent holes wider with a drill, dribbled some water in it for lubrication, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

Just a quick test fit of the bracket and how to...

Just a quick test fit of the bracket and how to bend it to the right angle. I will probably run the wires through the rack and across the NDS chainstay. Maybe I will run it inside the tubing or I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8,838
Views: 1,154,175
Posted By JaccoW

The beginning of the light setup arrived today; ...

The beginning of the light setup arrived today;

A SON taillight and lots of small parts to hook everything up with fancy connectors and coaxial cables. Since I want to mount it on the Focus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

The beginning of the light setup arrived today; ...

The beginning of the light setup arrived today;

A SON taillight and lots of small parts to hook everything up with fancy connectors and coaxial cables. Since I want to mount it on the Focus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,514
Posted By JaccoW

Haha, the thing is, this bike wouldn't be for me....

Haha, the thing is, this bike wouldn't be for me. It's too small.
That's what I have the 66cm Koga-Miyata Graveller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 8,838
Views: 1,154,175
Posted By JaccoW

Same here! I have one that was used by someone to...

Same here! I have one that was used by someone to haul the morning papers around. Removed the extra walls and I've brought some really big stuff on there. Biggest was probably a disassembled bench....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8,838
Views: 1,154,175
Posted By JaccoW

I was about to pick up an Ikea Sladda...

I was about to pick up an Ikea Sladda (https://accidentalrandonneur.wordpress.com/2017/01/06/a-bike-made-by-ikea-the-sladda-bike-up-close/) bike in the adult size for a mere €60 ($65) today but it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 981,892
Posted By JaccoW

Test fitted the new wheels to see how they match...

Test fitted the new wheels to see how they match colour wise and for clearance. I need not have worried since it turns out they run a little narrower than the Soma Supple Vitesse EX that are on there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

Here is an early sneak preview. ;) ...

Here is an early sneak preview. ;)

http://i.imgur.com/3bGjTpZ.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/3bGjTpZ.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/V4Jrhdv.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/V4Jrhdv.jpg)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

You are right of course but that's not always an...

You are right of course but that's not always an option while touring. A few years ago I rode from a valley in Ascou in the French pyrenees mountains to Pas de La Casa in Andorra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 981,892
Posted By JaccoW

This new front wheel with Shimano dynamo hub: ...

This new front wheel with Shimano dynamo hub:

http://i.imgur.com/Ozk9Oxr.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/Ozk9Oxr.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/yF4m0U9.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/yF4m0U9.jpg)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 42,426
Posted By JaccoW

http://i.imgur.com/Ozk9Oxr.jpg...

http://i.imgur.com/Ozk9Oxr.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/Ozk9Oxr.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/UJY0iPg.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/UJY0iPg.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/5XnlmxZ.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/5XnlmxZ.jpg)...
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