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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 170
Posted By davester

I think blue to match the blue on the frame would...

I think blue to match the blue on the frame would look good. Definitely don't like the tan on a bike with such vibrant colors.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 339
Posted By davester

Ooh La La! You have a nice mink-ey there!

Ooh La La! You have a nice mink-ey there!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 286
Posted By davester

It was a bit of a killer, but bear in mind that...

It was a bit of a killer, but bear in mind that we started at around 11,500 feet so it was only about a 3,000 feet of climbing (but with no air!). Also, the last 1/2 mile is rock scrambling not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-04-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 228
Posted By davester

PM sent re Phil Wood hubs.

PM sent re Phil Wood hubs.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 124
Posted By davester

Obviously you need sturdy tires with a moderately...

Obviously you need sturdy tires with a moderately aggressive tread, but are you sure you want knobbies? The purpose of knobbies is to give you traction in snow, mud, or very loose sand and gravel....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 286
Posted By davester

Looks like a fantastic ride and your photos are...

Looks like a fantastic ride and your photos are beautiful. I love that part of the country. I first rode my bike there (in the Westgard Pass area of the White Mountains) in 1976 while I was taking UC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 750
Posted By davester

When the photo doesn't come close to matching the...

When the photo doesn't come close to matching the description (i.e. Brooks Swift saddle photo but various Brooks B-17 descriptions), you are being scammed. Run away!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 802
Posted By davester

No, this is not normal. I have ancient Silca...

No, this is not normal. I have ancient Silca Imperos (all with Campy metal heads) on several of my bikes and have never had one fail (though the pump leathers do dry out and need to be relubed every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,316
Posted By davester

I hear that the best way to clean dirty shop rags...

I hear that the best way to clean dirty shop rags is to launder them alongside your SWMBO's dainty unmentionables. That way the ultra cleanliness and daintiness will be transferred from the lingerie...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,254
Posted By davester

The more the merrier! You can never get too much...

The more the merrier! You can never get too much of a good thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 228,641
Posted By davester

Buy yourself a large container of Evaporust. You...

Buy yourself a large container of Evaporust. You will need to apply it by soaking rags or paper towels in it, then wrapping those around the parts, then wrapping those with saran wrap or plastic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,026
Posted By davester

"Final question - factoring cost, is ‘flipping’...

"Final question - factoring cost, is ‘flipping’ the UG cassette like some have mentioned and replacing the chain/chain rings the best way to go?"

That is the cheapest and easiest solution. You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,026
Posted By davester

You clearly need a new chain and new (or renewed)...

You clearly need a new chain and new (or renewed) cassette. Chains are cheap so that problem is easily resolved. As Neal mentioned, that is a Uniglide cassette and Uniglides are rare, BUT...

You...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,420
Posted By davester

Thanks for dropping by to tell us where you're...

Thanks for dropping by to tell us where you're headed. Happy trails to you....until we meet again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,254
Posted By davester

I found it earlier, but I can't remember where....

I found it earlier, but I can't remember where. Once you sign up, it appears on the signup page:

"DescriptionRide through time to a corner of Montana that the world forgot. Meet vintage bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By davester

It is true that there was a trend to tighter...

It is true that there was a trend to tighter clearances later on for racing bikes (I'm thinking this really started in the 90s, not the 80s), but actually many late 80s touring and sport touring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 719
Posted By davester

Now I'm confused. My 80s road bike has really...

Now I'm confused. My 80s road bike has really wide 700C tires (which are widely available) and my 80s touring bike has narrower 27" tires (because they don't make anything wider than about 32 mm) and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,254
Posted By davester

The bad news is that my "prior commitments" have...

The bad news is that my "prior commitments" have evaporated due to illness in the family. However, the good news is that I will now be available to attend Cino. So now, the question is what bike to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By davester

The rack orientation is incorrect but I'm not...

The rack orientation is incorrect but I'm not sure that it's because they are on backwards. The top bars of the racks need to be level so that you can hang panniers on them. If you flip them around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,622
Posted By davester

More pix: ...

More pix:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_4867_7846f28f2ec4c2d1cec9899c793682b016be477e.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,622
Posted By davester

This was a fantastic, well attended (I counted 31...

This was a fantastic, well attended (I counted 31 bikes in one photo and there were more than that) ride. The weather was perfect, the scenery spectacular and company marvelous. The downhill was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,622
Posted By davester

Well, for various reasons I am not in England as...

Well, for various reasons I am not in England as I expected to be, so I plan to be riding with you folks tomorrow. I'll be on a white and red Ron Cooper....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 872
Posted By davester

One more important suggestion...bring lights (a...

One more important suggestion...bring lights (a bright headlamp and a rear blinkie)! When I rode it, the first hour or so was in the dark on a moonless night. I only had some tiny, not very bright...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,312
Posted By davester

That is stunning! I love chrome lugs and I love...

That is stunning! I love chrome lugs and I love ornate lugs.Great paint job too.

I gotta ask, where do you find stunners like this?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 872
Posted By davester

I did the 130 km version in 2015. Which version...

I did the 130 km version in 2015. Which version are you riding? If you do the 200 or 130 km versions then you will be starting very early and in the dark. You do not want to be riding from some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,254
Posted By davester

Darn it! I already booked a room at Alameda's in...

Darn it! I already booked a room at Alameda's in anticipation of this but now it looks like I'm not going to be able to make it this year. Too many prior commitments.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,622
Posted By davester

Ha! My plan is actually start at Manchester...

Ha! My plan is actually start at Manchester Airport, ride through the Peak District then the Yorkshire Dales on my way to the Lake District. In the Lake District the plan is to ride Velo Retro, after...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-28-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,523
Posted By davester

That is a beauty, and a good price too. However,...

That is a beauty, and a good price too. However, it has a major flaw...it's the wrong size!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,449
Posted By davester

winner!

winner!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,622
Posted By davester

I've ridden Hamilton many times, both from Alum...

I've ridden Hamilton many times, both from Alum Rock and from Livermore. It's a great ride. Unfortunately I'll probably be in the UK on this date, otherwise I'd be there for sure. On weekends they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,571
Posted By davester

Yikes, I just looked at the leaderboard for a...

Yikes, I just looked at the leaderboard for a significant climb near my house. Who are these other 70 year olds who are putting out over 290 watts on that climb!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,655
Posted By davester

Looks like a pretty nice ride. Not as nice as a...

Looks like a pretty nice ride. Not as nice as a Gugie-approved TdMIL in the ice-cold pouring rain, but nice nonetheless. I'm pretty sure that all of that sunshine is going to result in dermatologist...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By davester

If it were me, I'd buy 32 or 33 mm tires. If...

If it were me, I'd buy 32 or 33 mm tires. If there appears to be extra clearance then I'd buy a 35 when the rear wore out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,819
Posted By davester

Note that there are many automotive dentless...

Note that there are many automotive dentless repair vendors who slide their tools into all sorts of difficult to access cavities in cars so that they can massage dents out that look like this. We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,497
Posted By davester

I have one bike (Ross Mt Hood) with roller cams....

I have one bike (Ross Mt Hood) with roller cams. IMHO they are really nice brakes. Mine has the brass rollers so I have never had to deal with the broken plastic roller issue.
I wouldn't hesitate to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,819
Posted By davester

OMG, that looks serious. Also, you have many more...

OMG, that looks serious. Also, you have many more serious problems with that bike. First of all, the splash tape on the handlebars is absolutely passe. Also, what's with the brake levers way down at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By davester

Interestingly, the SOMA sales link lists the...

Interestingly, the SOMA sales link lists the following items, priced at $40:

The picture of the box on their website shows the classic Simplex logo. I had no idea that Simplex was still in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,046
Posted By davester

Sheldon Brown has an excellent page on...

Sheldon Brown has an excellent page on Uniglide/Hyperglide compatibility and solutions here: https://sheldonbrown.com/k7.html

As far as the bent rear drop out is concerned, in case you don't know,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 801
Posted By davester

Very nice, and I'm sure that will clean up...

Very nice, and I'm sure that will clean up nicely. I see a lot of Evaporust in your future.

Why are you calling it a Swiss beauty? It's Italian you know.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,543
Posted By davester

Pretty sure that's purely an academic argument...

Pretty sure that's purely an academic argument and irrelevant in the real world since the disk brakes that are pretty much a universal feature of thru-axle equipped bikes require much heavier forks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 686
Posted By davester

Having just restored an entire car with numerous...

Having just restored an entire car with numerous rusty bits, I am also a big fan of Evaporust. When restoring finishes, you should always start off with the gentlest method and gradually increase the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,927
Posted By davester

Congratulations. Given that she stuck with you...

Congratulations. Given that she stuck with you even after your horrendous tire choices on Cino, I think that means she'll stick with you through whatever obstacles the future holds for the two of you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,051
Posted By davester

IMHO, this is the primary reason why many people...

IMHO, this is the primary reason why many people have trouble patching tubes and many don't understand that this is the primary reason for sanding. You MUST get that compound off or your patch job...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,458
Posted By davester

I like that Rob's earlier post indicated that he...

I like that Rob's earlier post indicated that he would likely donate his bike and various parts, tools etc to some worthy Cuban bike folks/organizations. I'd like to know about that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,458
Posted By davester

Fabulous. Sorry that I missed it. Bob looks like...

Fabulous. Sorry that I missed it. Bob looks like he must have swum across that puddle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,500
Posted By davester

Getting your money back is highly unlikely to...

Getting your money back is highly unlikely to happen, especially when dealing with low to middle end French bikes. Nothing wrong with doing whatever you want with these bikes since they are not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 969
Posted By davester

Same for me. and his name is gugie .

Same for me. and his name is gugie .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,468
Posted By davester

It's now official that Eroica Hispania is...

It's now official that Eroica Hispania is cancelled for 2024 though they are hopeful that it will return in 2025. Anybody interested in riding the UK's Velo Retro with me (same date [June 2] as the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-28-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,547
Posted By davester

Although you might be lucky and get some good...

Although you might be lucky and get some good advice on this forum, this question would probably get more and much better responses if you posted it to the touring forum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 763
Posted By davester

Snagged two JBs. Thanks for the tip!

Snagged two JBs. Thanks for the tip!
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