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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 78
Posted By jamesdak

Confirmation here: ...

Confirmation here:

https://www.benscycle.com/nitto-pearl-quill-stem-stem_nitto_pearl_870/p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 78
Posted By jamesdak

No, Nitto has stopped using Pearl on the new ones.

No, Nitto has stopped using Pearl on the new ones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21,925
Views: 3,236,997
Posted By jamesdak

Well originally I was going to take out the Krapf...

Well originally I was going to take out the Krapf but changed my mind and got the Pacenti ready. But as I headed out I heard a ticking that sounded almost like a spoke hitting something. Couldn't see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 67,242
Posted By jamesdak

KHS AERO COMP with DA 7700 build listed at $650 ...

KHS AERO COMP with DA 7700 build listed at $650

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/75832903
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 67,242
Posted By jamesdak

The price which seems way too high for me.Vintage...

The price which seems way too high for me.Vintage nishiki international road bike -$1000
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21,925
Views: 3,236,997
Posted By jamesdak

Out on the Moser Leader Ax this morning. Still...

Out on the Moser Leader Ax this morning. Still trying to figure out what this one is about. Feels plenty fast and was certainly being held back by me. Still so much trouble with the knee. Moved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 244
Posted By jamesdak

Good find, these are lovely riding bikes and...

Good find, these are lovely riding bikes and plenty fast.

Can't help on the paint, never had to source it for mine.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By jamesdak

IDK about the value but I sure had a problem...

IDK about the value but I sure had a problem finding one for years before I finally settled on my Azor Dutch bike.

Just stumbled on this while researching, looks like they've revived the model. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 282
Posted By jamesdak

That's what I was running on mine. Such a nice...

That's what I was running on mine. Such a nice ride to be honest.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x1016/peugeot28_6a80a2552e7ea7af3bf6aec29530b48fb252da0a.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 336
Posted By jamesdak

Man I swear the difference was discussed in one...

Man I swear the difference was discussed in one of the Lemond tech manuals but couldn't find it with a precursory look.

https://www.vintage-trek.com/trek-fisher-klein-lemond.htm

Seems like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8,042
Views: 1,002,960
Posted By jamesdak

Two minor "projects tonight. Installed a...

Two minor "projects tonight. Installed a freewheel on the old Suntour wheelset I've been messing with.

Then I got back after the Colnago CT1 that has been nothing but an adventure since getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 259
Posted By jamesdak

Along the lines of these articles. Check...

Along the lines of these articles.

Check out this Bontrager beauty for sale.

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=307582
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 265
Posted By jamesdak

Nice find! I picked one up around March up in...

Nice find! I picked one up around March up in Ogden for not much money. If I remember correctly it was around $120 with a mix of parts. I did a full rebuild with 600 Tricolor parts except for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 616
Posted By jamesdak

Thought that would catch your eye, based on your...

Thought that would catch your eye, based on your avatar. ;)

I do not know what year this is. Got it as a frameset from a guy in Belgium. Only one set of bottle cage bosses had me thinking...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 616
Posted By jamesdak

Hmmmmm, is it allowed for a dude to have three...

Hmmmmm, is it allowed for a dude to have three pink bikes?

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x759/20230705_093635_570ee032593cf88eeccd21d5aeed9a1e6cefb14c.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-11-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 616
Posted By jamesdak

More info on these: ...

More info on these:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/918211-1984-lotus-supreme-designed-cinelli.html#post16168388
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 133
Posted By jamesdak

Sharing wheel database

Don't know if this helps anyone but I figured I'd share the informal database I keep of wheel weights.

For the most part the wheels were weighed without QR's but with any needed rim tape. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21,925
Views: 3,236,997
Posted By jamesdak

Today's ride was basically a failure. The plan,...

Today's ride was basically a failure. The plan, again, was to ride up Snowbasin. The first real climb since the November TKR. But I just had too many issues and bailed from the climb after about a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 67,242
Posted By jamesdak

What is going on with this though? The fork...

What is going on with this though? The fork crown, headset, brake area.....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8,042
Views: 1,002,960
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. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 67,242
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.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 262
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.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,169,325
Posted By jamesdak

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1121x1200/pedals2_a98e6df21f5118daf1b333a2225c52be319e9a50.jpg
Running them with MKS half clips on the Guv'nor
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,169,325
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...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 616
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!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8,863
Views: 1,169,325
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,184
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21,925
Views: 3,236,997
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
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...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-02-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By jamesdak

Pm'd

Pm'd
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 67,186
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 67,242
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21,925
Views: 3,236,997
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 67,242
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
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 67,242
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 570
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,183
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,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3,031
Views: 888,702
Posted By jamesdak

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

And this Sirrus wasn't all that bad:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x709/20240518_181949_28d95d157761266bfb8e9a78b2c49be1534a16ea.jpg
How it was picked up ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,031
Views: 888,702
Posted By jamesdak

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

A few more of the latest ones.

Holdsworth Professional:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x938/20230821_145426_444b6871cbf6e6c9adca3d7155cbbf20fda6f553.jpg
The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 21,925
Views: 3,236,997
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21,925
Views: 3,236,997
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21,925
Views: 3,236,997
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 755
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.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 191
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 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 191
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.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 755
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 755
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 755
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,431
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...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
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!
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