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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,434
Posted By clubman

The original spec were Dunlop Special...

The original spec were Dunlop Special Lightweights in stainless. Really rare and desirable rims. Keep them, they're as good as steel rims get.
Sacrificing originality for shedding weight is not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-27-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,118
Posted By clubman

Raleigh Super Grand Prix?

Raleigh Super Grand Prix?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,888,838
Posted By clubman

The crank was OEM for the Juvenile and some...

The crank was OEM for the Juvenile and some women's frames. 44 tooth instead of 46 or 48. This is an original '57 with a TCW (that works well!)

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,474
Posted By clubman

Must be Canadian yes? What's your locale?

Must be Canadian yes? What's your locale?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,474
Posted By clubman

FWIW, there's a magnificent Basso in the sales...

FWIW, there's a magnificent Basso in the sales forum here for just over $400 with lovely campy parts. A steal compared to any 310.
I've owned a 310 and frankly it was a little lifeless, Many 310...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 864
Posted By clubman

ooof!

ooof!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,132
Posted By clubman

Odd man out here. If your stomach and core...

Odd man out here. If your stomach and core muscles are fit, they'll support much of your weight. I dislike that in-between position you get with raised bars. Not high enough to sit up and not low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 585
Posted By clubman

It appears Sachs repurposed the offset(?)...

It appears Sachs repurposed the offset(?) stamping machine to make a cassette spacer instead of the dork discs found on older 7 and 8 speed freewheels. These are both Sachs FWs....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 439
Posted By clubman

The Suntour and Shimano band clamps look the same...

The Suntour and Shimano band clamps look the same but work differently. The pic shows a Shimano Dx so you should stay with that, especially because Shimano's are triples while Suntours are doubles.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 439
Posted By clubman

I'll just say it. That bike and that derailleur...

I'll just say it. That bike and that derailleur mount is just creepy and weird. :innocent:
Use it to mount a chain guard? Or perhaps a Shimano 31.8 flexy band clamp FD would work with the right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,888,838
Posted By clubman

Not really required but preferred? Endricks came...

Not really required but preferred? Endricks came in a wider range of widths since they didn't have to accommodate rod brakes. They also came in both EA3 and EA1 sizes for Sports models, with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By clubman

Here's the completed DC7000. I too had a...

Here's the completed DC7000. I too had a Maxim...first mountain bike (had a 1 1/4" headset) and was a tank.
Dave Douglas apparently got out of manufacturing and oversaw a Marketing division of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-02-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,006
Posted By clubman

So they would fit me like a glove. Great bike,...

So they would fit me like a glove. Great bike, one of the few I would cave-in and purchase if it were in front of me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,952
Posted By clubman

The problem with small touring frames is getting...

The problem with small touring frames is getting heel clearance for saddlebags. I like mtn bike conversions if you find a nice butted steel but the sloping top tubes can complicate the rear rack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,724
Posted By clubman

icemilkcoffee Very nice Miyata! An...

icemilkcoffee Very nice Miyata!

An acquaintance was selling her well-used 1990 Specialized Crossroads for $75 in my hood and when I went to buy it, she just gave it to me since she knew me a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 907
Posted By clubman

Tracks are tough so I'm glad you're not hurt. I...

Tracks are tough so I'm glad you're not hurt. I woke up to paramedics at this dreaded intersection in Toronto. All of the black lines are streetcar tracks so you can imagine negotiating them in rush...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,740
Posted By clubman

[QUOTE=merziac;23286256]. That being said my...

[QUOTE=merziac;23286256].

That being said my post was 12 hours after it happened, headline news on my laptop when I turned it on as well as around the world, again I'm sorry but this is a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6,744
Views: 906,815
Posted By clubman

You could try extending the holder slot the extra...

You could try extending the holder slot the extra distance. I don't think the bottom of the slot would be under too much stress as the bolt and washer(s) help tie it together. Highly scientific, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 429
Posted By clubman

I've got one but it's in regular rotation. It's...

I've got one but it's in regular rotation. It's an SR Northroads.
Never seen another.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 599
Posted By clubman

I have a Girvin on my 85 Norco. As my neuropathy...

I have a Girvin on my 85 Norco. As my neuropathy and body both get older, it helps takes the edge off of small bumps and reduces numbness in my hands and arms. In no way is it useful for real single...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,538
Posted By clubman

I'm wondering if the Winner freewheel has uniform...

I'm wondering if the Winner freewheel has uniform cog spacing (120 Old?) as opposed to the Alpha Accushift 7 speed freewheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,034
Posted By clubman

Dave Moulton is an American framebuilder of high...

Dave Moulton is an American framebuilder of high quality steel bikes. These small wheelers were designed by British engineer Alex Moulton...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,034
Posted By clubman

Kudos!

Kudos!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By clubman

There should be two nuts holding the lever in the...

There should be two nuts holding the lever in the body. The one outside is a lock nut.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6,744
Views: 906,815
Posted By clubman

I have the same model and year and it's exactly...

I have the same model and year and it's exactly the same. Threaded, no nut.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,888,838
Posted By clubman

Love this bike. Steep angles, cool calipers,...

Love this bike. Steep angles, cool calipers, likely 30's. Modern replacement hub. Sweet.

The slotted crown cap is unusual. Maybe a pre-Raleigh Rudge rebrand?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 555
Posted By clubman

I've seen a few time trialing bikes in small...

I've seen a few time trialing bikes in small sizes over the years with 650c tubs. 650B glue ups are news to me. Perhaps just tubeless?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By clubman

The XC Sport 7000 is Accushift but it will likely...

The XC Sport 7000 is Accushift but it will likely have an issue with the Shimano freewheel. I'd go with barcons and friction shifting with the Shimano but if you want to try Accushift, find a Suntour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,125
Posted By clubman

Check the steerer size before parting from the...

Check the steerer size before parting from the frame. Some '83 and earlier ATB's used BMX .833 standard.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 822
Posted By clubman

Keep in mind the pre- '87 Sprint was non-indexed...

Keep in mind the pre- '87 Sprint was non-indexed and the '87-on Sprint 9000 was Accushift, if it matters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 726
Posted By clubman

There was also a Triathalon model, which had a...

There was also a Triathalon model, which had a longer top tube to get into a tuck. Here's the only crappy pics I've ever seen of one.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6,744
Views: 906,815
Posted By clubman

Everything but the BB. Pm if interested. ...

Everything but the BB. Pm if interested.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 948
Posted By clubman

Could be a Marinoni or Cycles Bertrand rebrand....

Could be a Marinoni or Cycles Bertrand rebrand. OP, where are you located?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,698
Posted By clubman

Sorry about the pain. I hope you get or got to...

Sorry about the pain. I hope you get or got to redeem a little comfort, sitting in La place de la République, drinking cafe and biere, people-watching in the sidewalk cafes. Or anywhere. Tough luck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,888,838
Posted By clubman

Looks like the original Prestube rack and it also...

Looks like the original Prestube rack and it also has an original Raleigh kickstand. The light should be a Sturmey but who's counting. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,888,838
Posted By clubman

It may be just the pic angle and the edge of the...

It may be just the pic angle and the edge of the badge but the head tube seems to have a little wow in it. Difficult to measure even with a steel rule and it may affect the ride once built. Maybe two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 651
Posted By clubman

It took me two days with several top-ups of...

It took me two days with several top-ups of strong lye solution to remove about 4 inches of insertion. Yes I trashed some seat tube paint.



I think this would have worked well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,150
Posted By clubman

Yeah but those guys were all Europeans riding...

Yeah but those guys were all Europeans riding inferior gears, not a true barcon in sight...the Japanese set us straight. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,537
Posted By clubman

Let me derail this completely by being a total...

Let me derail this completely by being a total pedant while pointing out the rims are not front and rear specific. Here's a pair of 40 front, 36 rear tandem track hubs from the 30's. I do have EA1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,150
Posted By clubman

The traditional method looks fine if you keep the...

The traditional method looks fine if you keep the cable runs on the tight side. I don't criss cross. It's my preferred routing.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,919
Posted By clubman

I gotta ask...what size? :)

I gotta ask...what size? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,888,838
Posted By clubman

Lovely original bike with an FM hub goes for 37...

Lovely original bike with an FM hub goes for 37 pounds . Mudguards could be celluloid. Deal or what.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 373,847
Posted By clubman

Box of Stuff draw

I just received a nice flat rate box from Stevensb as the winner of his draw. Some really fine bit's and bobs like an Ofmega sealed BB unit, a new looking Cinelli 2A (I believe), a triple crankset,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,317
Posted By clubman

Faggedabowdit. Not important.

Faggedabowdit. Not important.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,317
Posted By clubman

Here's a couple. Stronglights are cheap but...

Here's a couple. Stronglights are cheap but decent with square tapers. The Cobbs are top shelf SRAM style. I have both
https://www.xxcycle.com/10030-crankset-stronglight-impact-kid.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,317
Posted By clubman

There's very little room for discussion or...

There's very little room for discussion or opinions here, is there. Who mentioned a 2K timeframe? What about the 70's? I know the marketplace had always had long cranks for tall people but to insist...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,317
Posted By clubman

I think so. Mtn bikes made 175's more popular...

I think so. Mtn bikes made 175's more popular because of their higher BB higher clearance and the style of riding required to climb steep terrain. Early 20th century roadsters also used long cottered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,317
Posted By clubman

Junior racing cranks...

Junior racing cranks (https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m8b0s109p3752/STRONGLIGHT-Impact-Kid-Cranks-%28pair%29) in Europe are more commonly available with suitably smaller frames and geometry.diffs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,317
Posted By clubman

High bottom brackets all? Pedal strike is...

High bottom brackets all? Pedal strike is dangerously fun in your 20's and frightening for the rest of us.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,317
Posted By clubman

I think there's a level of complexity to choices...

I think there's a level of complexity to choices of crank length that defies making rules. 'Flexion' is the amount that a knee can bend and the average person has about 125 degrees. I have 30"...
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