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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-21-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 233
Posted By noobinsf

PM coming on the Schwinn 13/28

PM coming on the Schwinn 13/28
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 184
Posted By noobinsf

120mm rear and 100mm front?

120mm rear and 100mm front?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By noobinsf

Probably has a comfy ride. Just because it’s not...

Probably has a comfy ride. Just because it’s not high end steel doesn’t mean it’s not a special bike. Nice find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 345
Posted By noobinsf

To me, the pics on this flickr page (found via...

To me, the pics on this flickr page (found via google search) do not suggest that a Shimano-type bar end pod would work.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bensondoc/albums/72157611463067211/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 6,286
Posted By noobinsf

I love the ride on mine. ...

I love the ride on mine.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By noobinsf

Yup, copper plated tubes. If yours is in good...

Yup, copper plated tubes. If yours is in good shape under the paint, it could be pretty as a bare frame. Mine was a rusty mess, so I opted more for wabi sabi.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By noobinsf

It’s Austrian, either a Puch or Steyr, and it has...

It’s Austrian, either a Puch or Steyr, and it has some French dimensions. I had a Puch Bergmeister, and lots of details match.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 496
Posted By noobinsf

Yikes. I’ll leave it at that.

Yikes. I’ll leave it at that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,201
Posted By noobinsf

Wow wow wow. Please post a pic when you go...

Wow wow wow. Please post a pic when you go swimming in it all like Scrooge McDuck!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-27-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,181
Posted By noobinsf

How did this make it past the obscenity filter?

How did this make it past the obscenity filter?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-26-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By noobinsf

I’ll pm you about the AT

I’ll pm you about the AT
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 224
Posted By noobinsf

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,271
Posted By noobinsf

One of the experts will weigh in soon enough, but...

One of the experts will weigh in soon enough, but I know this is one of the mid-range models, like a PR or PY or something like that. It's not a top-of-the-line PX-10, but it's not a UO-8 either. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,271
Posted By noobinsf

Is there a small gold decal with black letters on...

Is there a small gold decal with black letters on the seat tube, a bit below the seat lug? If so, does it say either “Special Allege” or “Inoxydable”?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,806
Posted By noobinsf

I was hoping to make it, but just too much life...

I was hoping to make it, but just too much life happening, including a wife on a work trip and two kiddos with new orthodontia. Hope it’s a beautiful ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By noobinsf

Fun project!

Fun project!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By noobinsf

I saw a bike I had sold come back on the market...

I saw a bike I had sold come back on the market after a couple of years. I admit that I considered reacquiring it for a hot minute, but I moved on and let nature take its course. No regrets.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By noobinsf

I've seen this question enough to know that it's...

I've seen this question enough to know that it's a Topline.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By noobinsf

This Grand Record has been a consistently...

This Grand Record has been a consistently rideable project. I built the wheels, spread the rear triangle, and rebuilt every part of the drivetrain, and for the most part, it has not needed adjustment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 515
Posted By noobinsf

If you're not going to build them yourself, I...

If you're not going to build them yourself, I think the Velomine wheel set mentioned above in post #7 is a very good option. Shimano 105 hubs and Velocity rims make for a good set. I've never bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9,054
Views: 1,266,580
Posted By noobinsf

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 474
Posted By noobinsf

Adding this screen capture from RJ the Bike Guy’s...

Adding this screen capture from RJ the Bike Guy’s video on Lyotard pedals. You clarified that it’s the washer that went missing — is the arrow pointing at the piece you need?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9,054
Views: 1,266,580
Posted By noobinsf

If you need 42mm (or another size that’s out of...

If you need 42mm (or another size that’s out of stock in silver), the black ones sell more slowly, and you can just do a “comprehensive” tape job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9,054
Views: 1,266,580
Posted By noobinsf

DHL says I should get my Nitto M174 handlebars...

DHL says I should get my Nitto M174 handlebars today from Blue Lug Japan, so I'm thrilled. I got the last two sets in 42mm after a long wait -- I placed a restock alert in 12/2022, and they didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By noobinsf

You know, my suggestion was kind of doofus logic...

You know, my suggestion was kind of doofus logic anyway, because I realize the mounting bolt -- unless you use a drop bolt -- does not get any farther from the hanger simply by using a shorter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By noobinsf

I don't own a Paramount so I am going from...

I don't own a Paramount so I am going from memory, but isn't the rear brake usually longer, in that the front would be the Weinmann/DC 610 and the rear would be the 750? Your brake is marked "Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,457
Posted By noobinsf

SpeedofLite I was away from BF for a while, but I...

SpeedofLite I was away from BF for a while, but I love to see that you’re still doing this. Thanks for posting!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,233
Posted By noobinsf

Speaking of cranks… Anyhoots, we’re just...

Speaking of cranks…

Anyhoots, we’re just saying that marking left or right in Italian doesn’t signify anything other than right and left.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,233
Posted By noobinsf

Up in OR it can’t be too terribly difficult to...

Up in OR it can’t be too terribly difficult to find a confirmed French thread pedal set to try, either at a co-op, buddy, or member of a local coffee klatsch. It’s likely worth the effort if you want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,233
Posted By noobinsf

Exactly — I know it’s sort of short hand that...

Exactly — I know it’s sort of short hand that when you have French marking D/G it’s a likely indication that you have French threads, but I don’t know of any such short hand for Italian marking. In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,233
Posted By noobinsf

Italian markings destra and sinistra, but still...

Italian markings destra and sinistra, but still not sure what threading that might mean.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,233
Posted By noobinsf

Well, I took OP at his word that 9/16” was...

Well, I took OP at his word that 9/16” was confirmed, but it’s worth investigating the French if it’s in question. Since French is smaller diameter than English, worst case scenario is that you end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,233
Posted By noobinsf

I would suggest a 9/16” hand tap to clean/chase...

I would suggest a 9/16” hand tap to clean/chase the threads, then enjoy the smooth threading thereafter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,102
Posted By noobinsf

The third cog is smaller than the second and...

The third cog is smaller than the second and fourth cogs. Thanks to your great pic, it was easy to see.

Beautiful job, by the way!

Edit: Whoops, I see in the next post that this was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By noobinsf

I applaud your initiative, but you should spend...

I applaud your initiative, but you should spend some time researching wheel building with an electric motor. The tubeless aspect is another issue entirely — the Montherly and Ambrosio rims you are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,427
Posted By noobinsf

Three cheers!

Three cheers!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-31-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,041
Posted By noobinsf

Oh, haha, I was not implying that you should...

Oh, haha, I was not implying that you should offer one thing or another, that's none of my beeswax. I was just answering the question above as to why the geometry was the way it was, with the longer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-31-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,041
Posted By noobinsf

Weren’t these sold with upright bars?

Weren’t these sold with upright bars?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,248
Posted By noobinsf

Thanks for sharing this with us! I love a travel...

Thanks for sharing this with us! I love a travel journal, especially with pics of this gorgeous bike and European scenery.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,427
Posted By noobinsf

I just pictured this bike in some sort of...

I just pictured this bike in some sort of patriotic livery with a new decal in the same font that says 'MERICAN. I need to stop trying to talk myself into buying this frame from you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By noobinsf

Oxford in black:...

Oxford in black: https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/soma-handlebar-oxford-2768#attr=2981,3628
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By noobinsf

Albatross are fantastic! Do a google image search...

Albatross are fantastic! Do a google image search for “albatross bars road bike” to get an idea of what they look like on other bikes You won’t regret them. If you want black bars, I believe the Soma...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,427
Posted By noobinsf

What about gugie ?

What about gugie ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,255
Posted By noobinsf

The minimum insertion mark is there to make sure...

The minimum insertion mark is there to make sure you don't have so little post inside the tube that the post simply wrests itself out under normal riding forces, thereby preventing seat tube major...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,427
Posted By noobinsf

Considering we came close to losing Mercian...

Considering we came close to losing Mercian altogether recently, I love the idea that you would save this frame. But, you know, it's not my money. We'd all lavish you with praise, for what it's worth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 388
Posted By noobinsf

I wish you luck in your search... When I found my...

I wish you luck in your search... When I found my Competizione, it was in its second home, and it looked like the original owner had raced it competitively back in the 80's for a little while and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,806
Posted By noobinsf

How hilly is this route? I have hill anxiety...

How hilly is this route? I have hill anxiety after being off the bike for so long, but I *might* be able to make it to this ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 990
Posted By noobinsf

They also take bar end shifters with regular...

They also take bar end shifters with regular upright brake levers — what’s not to like? I’ll wrap these up for you and ring you up at this register over here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 990
Posted By noobinsf

Before you go back to drops, try Albatross bars....

Before you go back to drops, try Albatross bars. I’ve had them on a couple of builds, and they’re great. You have the grip area, but I end up on the fronts of the bars for climbs, and they’re wide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,261
Posted By noobinsf

I agree with echoplex -- now that you've done the...

I agree with echoplex -- now that you've done the fork, just complete the frame for now to make sure the steel is protected and then ride it. If you love it, get it properly stripped and then, if you...
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