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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-15, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7,205
Views: 1,108,913
Posted By LazyLegs

The return of the Blue sky's, brings the return...

The return of the Blue sky's, brings the return of the Blue Bike. :)

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah264/LazyLegs/gios_zpsztawxxwc.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,150,406
Posted By LazyLegs

Bit of a parts bin build, 10spd 105 Crank, FD &...

Bit of a parts bin build, 10spd 105 Crank, FD & Levers, Microshift RD and Shimano 600 Calipers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,150,406
Posted By LazyLegs

Out and about yesterday with a 105 build Batavus...

Out and about yesterday with a 105 build Batavus Professional AMEV.

First time in about 4 months, when it's been dry enough to venture out without full mudguards... still rained, mind you.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-15, 04:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,060
Posted By LazyLegs

Just a curiosity. Lot's of interesting things...

Just a curiosity. Lot's of interesting things learned from the replies. Thanks to all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-15, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,060
Posted By LazyLegs

Apparently the original photo taker says it's a...

Apparently the original photo taker says it's a Triumph and that the owner soon came out of the shop and cycled off merrily with a bag of messages on the rack. Tatty and all as it looks, it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-15, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,060
Posted By LazyLegs

Any idea what it is?

No prizes for guessing 'Ugly' :) Looks much abused but still in daily use. Anyone able to identify it. Looks English, maybe 50's ish.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-15, 05:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,376
Posted By LazyLegs

To be fair, it you read the first two lines you...

To be fair, it you read the first two lines you left out of the paragraph you quoted then it gives a better idea of the gist of his sentiment... "I’m fond of writing that I don’t believe there’s much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-15, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By LazyLegs

It's a good analogy but I need to consider that...

It's a good analogy but I need to consider that it was an honest mistake/misunderstanding, in which case there is a moral obligation for me to consider a compromise. I know in the reverse situation,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-15, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By LazyLegs

Thanks for the feedback - I'm in the look for a...

Thanks for the feedback - I'm in the look for a compromise zone in my own head at the moment, the thing that really bugs me tho is, I don't think I would have agreed to accept the prize if I consider...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-15, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By LazyLegs

What's the right thing to do?

Looking for a bit of advice on the right thing to do morally.

Last year I liked a facebook page for a cycling holiday competition, I didn't look into the details but when I won I had a look at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-15, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,460
Posted By LazyLegs

Cool, that would be it alright.

Cool, that would be it alright.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-15, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,460
Posted By LazyLegs

How much is that bicycle in the window... or more importantly, what is it?

My brother was in New York last year and snapped a 'Saw this and thought of you' photo of a bike in a store Window then promptly forgot to send or show it to me until today. The Store is Pasanella &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,607
Posted By LazyLegs

A dedicated computer tends to be quicker to get...

A dedicated computer tends to be quicker to get going, rather than taking out the phone, setting the ap and so on, especially in bad Weather. After that it depends on what you use the data for, if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-15, 06:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,252
Posted By LazyLegs

Not sure if there is any features that will tell...

Not sure if there is any features that will tell you the specific tubing but the aero position of the DT shifters probably narrows down the time frame and given the info available on Alberti and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-15, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,252
Posted By LazyLegs

It is branded, on the break bridge, seat stay and...

It is branded, on the break bridge, seat stay and bottom bracket - It may have had head badge and downtube stickers that have been removed.

I don't know without doing the research myself, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,252
Posted By LazyLegs

It is possibly made for that Alberti cycle shop,...

It is possibly made for that Alberti cycle shop, see a few examples like that pop up here, have a Van Herwerden myself also badged for a cycle shop. I guess the cost/output got to a level sometime in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-15, 04:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Posted By LazyLegs

Haven't really got around to moving this along...

Haven't really got around to moving this along much, working on a few things at same time so this has slipped down the pecking order. Still have a stuck crank cotter pin to remove and haven't got the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 05:07 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,238
Posted By LazyLegs

The Beatles and Nirvana both made music but they...

The Beatles and Nirvana both made music but they are classified in different categories and different genera, so what's the problem with using the term 'Classic' to describe bikes made up until the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 03:58 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,238
Posted By LazyLegs

Rather than a club name for what you dislike, why...

Rather than a club name for what you dislike, why not go for something based on your passion, something like 'The Frictioneers' or something like that, not a criticism - as I said, having slept on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 03:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,303
Posted By LazyLegs

I've found, goals like these to be the best way...

I've found, goals like these to be the best way to build consistent cycling and if you aim for these shorter goals you will often end the year with much more mileage than you though you would. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,238
Posted By LazyLegs

Beater ....' a machine for beating...

Beater ....' a machine for beating (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/beat) half-stuff to pulp by separating and shortening the fibers to produce a gelatinous mass. - Thats how my legs feel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By LazyLegs

Maybe they don't understand the concept of...

Maybe they don't understand the concept of previous owners and it's 4 years old in their eyes as that's how long they have it. :crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 11:23 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,238
Posted By LazyLegs

But you have a Winter bike, right - So you're not...

But you have a Winter bike, right - So you're not riding your 'good' bikes through Winter is the same difference, even if the Surly is still a good bike it is set up for Winter riding, I just happen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 06:00 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 19,973
Posted By LazyLegs

Amen.

Amen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 05:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,529
Posted By LazyLegs

Moser with Campagnolo Veloce - First foray into...

Moser with Campagnolo Veloce - First foray into Campag territory, had to be Italian on a Pink Italian Frame, must say the hoods are noticeably moor comfortable than Shimano. Still compiling the parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 05:11 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,238
Posted By LazyLegs

Winter here can last 4 to 6 months; add...

Winter here can last 4 to 6 months; add agricultural machinery dragging mud onto the roads - that means even with full mudguards, any bike worth caring about needs a proper cleaning after every ride....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-15, 07:52 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,238
Posted By LazyLegs

It's more the combination of improvements that...

It's more the combination of improvements that have made it easier - certainly a cycling leisure cycling boom on over here with people who would have never considered it 10 years ago, myself...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-15, 07:42 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 28,982
Posted By LazyLegs

Self inflicted or acquired, or would that require...

Self inflicted or acquired, or would that require further division. Must say, done well it looks rather fetching. Look forward to seeing lots of photo's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,238
Posted By LazyLegs

Yes, More in this case means greater than zero,...

Yes, More in this case means greater than zero, rather than simply more than already existed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-15, 06:35 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,238
Posted By LazyLegs

To have an appreciation of old bikes is to be...

To have an appreciation of old bikes is to be Romantic, to have a fear of new ones is to be a Luddite.

I'm all for saying a ride is friction shifters only or other stipulation, or even to have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-15, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By LazyLegs

Cheers for all the info, will have to wait on the...

Cheers for all the info, will have to wait on the measurements - having put it together I'm a little Lazy to take it apart again. :) Will have to look into the tube measurements alright, should be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-15, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By LazyLegs

Wasn't too sure as it is quite similar to the...

Wasn't too sure as it is quite similar to the Peugeot one, tho I couldn't find a proper match but couldn't find anything at all for a connection with Flandria - The guys on the new Flandria Bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-15, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By LazyLegs

Oh yeah, I had to change the Seat Post as the one...

Oh yeah, I had to change the Seat Post as the one that came with the bike was just a little too short - Had trouble finding a match that was long enough - Don't know if you can tell any detail from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,297
Posted By LazyLegs

Like a Vintage bike on Steroids?

Like a Vintage bike on Steroids?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-15, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By LazyLegs

Cheers, yeah it's a bit of a mongrel alright :) ,...

Cheers, yeah it's a bit of a mongrel alright :) , I guess that was a necessity before we became a throwaway society.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,077
Posted By LazyLegs

Flandria? Probably Not, but what is it then?

So I've been slipping into the world of C&V and I guess it probably follows some sort of pattern or symptom finder checklist - Anyways the gateway drug for me started with a steel lugged frame but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,910
Posted By LazyLegs

A painting doesn't become a renaissance painting...

A painting doesn't become a renaissance painting after 25 years, so that just seems like a dumb way to think in relation to bikes. If it's a way of classification then it becomes pretty useless if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-15, 01:16 AM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,150,406
Posted By LazyLegs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxqNfWV5kT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxqNfWV5kT4
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-15, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,150,406
Posted By LazyLegs

Old but Modern; Yes. Vintage, Classic,...

Old but Modern; Yes.

Vintage, Classic, Retro; No.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-15, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,150,406
Posted By LazyLegs

Isn't that a modern bike with modern components?

Isn't that a modern bike with modern components?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-15, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,867
Posted By LazyLegs

Brifter Cables hug the Bar until a few cms either...

Brifter Cables hug the Bar until a few cms either side of the Step - Breaks can be wired either side, for safety best to keep them whatever way you are used to. Rear derailleur is wired from right,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-15, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,053
Posted By LazyLegs

I picked up and AB frame (1983) myself recently,...

I picked up and AB frame (1983) myself recently, so will be interested to see how yours turns out for inspiration - I snagged a couple of matching downtube shifters but have to put the project on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-15, 08:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,087
Posted By LazyLegs

When someone is selling you something, it is...

When someone is selling you something, it is invariably the bees knees. When you invest heavily in something you will be naturally swayed to believe that it is the best thing since sliced bread (not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-15, 04:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,087
Posted By LazyLegs

It depends, if you can feel a pea through twenty...

It depends, if you can feel a pea through twenty mattresses you might notice a difference in feel, if you are more fit then you will feel fresher after 50miles on the same bike that suddenly feels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-15, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,651
Posted By LazyLegs

Cheers for the advice, it's a heart versus head...

Cheers for the advice, it's a heart versus head problem at the end of the day but on the long finger in any case, so a choice I don't have to make for a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,651
Posted By LazyLegs

Are S&S Couplings the only option to retrofit a Break-Away/ Travel bike.

Don't worry, I'm not about to saw a classic in half, I have a good quality base frame that was faked up to look like a Gios, the Frame is a made to order catalog frame so has lost all trace of it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-15, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,579
Posted By LazyLegs

Cool thanks, and to everyone else too for...

Cool thanks, and to everyone else too for expanding my knowledge base a little further.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,579
Posted By LazyLegs

Stamp on the underside of the head tube lugs - I...

Stamp on the underside of the head tube lugs - I know lugs were bought in but might add a little detail on its passed life.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,349
Posted By LazyLegs

Just curiosity, Is it for the pristine condition,...

Just curiosity, Is it for the pristine condition, lower weight or different geometry that you are going with a modern frame.

Red bar tape and cable housings might be enough to combine with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-15, 12:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,349
Posted By LazyLegs

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah264/LazyLegs...

http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah264/LazyLegs/horn_zps2savxeha.jpg (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/LazyLegs/media/horn_zps2savxeha.jpg.html)
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