Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: jamesdak
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
Search took 0.79 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 239
Posted By jamesdak

I checked my old post and I ran Compass tires on...

I checked my old post and I ran Compass tires on my 650b conversion. They were 42's though. I remember they were comfortable and yet I could roll for miles in the 19 mph range with them. I only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21,950
Views: 3,252,669
Posted By jamesdak

Another day off and another 32 mile ride on yet...

Another day off and another 32 mile ride on yet another bike. Today I took out the Holdsworth Professional solely to see if the fatter 700 x 30 tires would yield a smoother ride than I had yesterday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 318
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, I finally bought some of this too and am...

Yep, I finally bought some of this too and am using it more and more for protection purposes. I think it would be just fine for the OP's concerns too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 318
Posted By jamesdak

I use the bottle cage clamps from Velo Orange...

I use the bottle cage clamps from Velo Orange lined on the inside with electrical tape. Paste wax on the frame before I mount them as an added layer of protection.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,121
Posted By jamesdak

I'm in the "it's a bike and should be ridden no...

I'm in the "it's a bike and should be ridden no matter what" camp. So if it fits and you really want to keep it then do whatever is necessary to be able to ride and enjoy it.

And since it's not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 261
Posted By jamesdak

LOL, love it!

LOL, love it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21,950
Views: 3,252,669
Posted By jamesdak

Full ride today on the CT1 doing a tad over 40...

Full ride today on the CT1 doing a tad over 40 miles. Swapped out the saddle I had on it and fine tuned the handlebar that were not quite straight with the front wheel. Late in the ride i started...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By jamesdak

Leica R 60/2.8 macro lens converted to use on my...

Leica R 60/2.8 macro lens converted to use on my old Canon 5D is my normal setup for shooting the bikes. Does OK on flowers too, LOL!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 230
Posted By jamesdak

Here's what I could find via a quick search: ...

Here's what I could find via a quick search:

https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/casati-monza-36106

They also have an aluminum frame in the 1995 catalog.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 188
Posted By jamesdak

My Monviso does too. ...

My Monviso does too.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x586/171658185_63625edff1860a99f7498e4513f928bab1aaa648.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By jamesdak

Yes, they are and yeah the one side does look...

Yes, they are and yeah the one side does look off. I noticed that the end of the spring isn't in the recessed hole properly as I was editing the pictures. I have to use reading glasses to see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By jamesdak

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x797/img_9631_73bfd5d2bf474249c09778bf1a9d4ffef5446072.jpg
Cool graphics and built in housing stops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 214
Posted By jamesdak

Photoshoot of the old Colnago CT1

Best I can tell this one is at least 20 years old. Part of a group buy of a bunch of Campagnolo parts, a Pegoretti frameset and two nice sets of wheels. I considered this frameset just a bonus as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By jamesdak

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x860/img_8422_4ca7f1962977e0a8cbf151ef48c5e503c93c7c6e.jpg
New version on my Motta
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21,950
Views: 3,252,669
Posted By jamesdak

Out for 31 miles on the Krapf bike today. As...

Out for 31 miles on the Krapf bike today. As great as the C40 felt yesterday this beauty felt even better and certainly looks better. Forgot to strap the frame pump and it self-ejected 4 miles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
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: 7
Views: 275
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: 21,950
Views: 3,252,669
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: 1,196
Views: 72,420
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: 1,196
Views: 72,420
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: 21,950
Views: 3,252,669
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: 311
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: 11
Views: 370
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: 322
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: 376
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: 8,053
Views: 1,009,337
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: 291
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: 317
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: 688
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: 688
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: 688
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: 140
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: 21,950
Views: 3,252,669
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: 1,196
Views: 72,420
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: 8,053
Views: 1,009,337
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: 1,196
Views: 72,420
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: 279
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: 8,871
Views: 1,174,352
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: 8,871
Views: 1,174,352
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: 688
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: 8,871
Views: 1,174,352
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: 1,243
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: 21,950
Views: 3,252,669
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: 264
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: 504
Posted By jamesdak

Pm'd

Pm'd
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 67,332
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: 1,196
Views: 72,420
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: 21,950
Views: 3,252,669
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: 1,196
Views: 72,420
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: 1,196
Views: 72,420
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...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Your Privacy Choices -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.