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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,445
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Probably not, I have one bike with a 34-28 that...

Probably not, I have one bike with a 34-28 that works fine, tried it on another and that RD was unhappy. Without doing the math or consulting Sheldon’s gear chart I wouldn’t want to push past a 30-25...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,445
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Andy I voted clean and keep as is but that’s only...

Andy I voted clean and keep as is but that’s only because I know you have other nice options for riding on the hard routes. I like to have 1 or 2 bikes with the traditional gearing and since they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,056
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

There was a discussion of OMS during the ride -...

There was a discussion of OMS during the ride - Old Man Strength.

We did cross paths at lunch one day with a young, fit looking mixed gender gravel bike crew. Maybe shoulda got some pics with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Good to know. I recently bought some of that to...

Good to know. I recently bought some of that to clean some kinda gross ceramic tile and grout. Worked pretty well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,056
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Back home safe and mostly sound. Left North Bend...

Back home safe and mostly sound. Left North Bend yesterday in a light but steady rain but fortunately in a truck on the way to the airport! The week’s totals 277 miles and 16k feet climbing. Most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,056
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Couple quick pics from day 2: Short ride with one...

Couple quick pics from day 2: Short ride with one challenging climb , Index to Skyhomish along I think the Skyhomish River
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 956
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The stock small ring is a 30. I believe you can...

The stock small ring is a 30. I believe you can shop around and find a 28. Unless you like to go fast down hills and want to keep the 53 or 52 big ring, you can get a 46-30 subcompact double crank....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,255
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Just a guess that the irony of his critique on...

Just a guess that the irony of his critique on the durability of a (I’m guessing) functioning 35-40 year old frame was lost on him.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,086
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Sweet, maybe it’s one of those Serotta built...

Sweet, maybe it’s one of those Serotta built Huffys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Our recent run of glorious late spring weather...

Our recent run of glorious late spring weather ended today with some clouds and showers rolling in. All in all though still not too bad for riding weather. I am happily able to participate in next...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

You’ll want to google it but I believe crimps on...

You’ll want to google it but I believe crimps on top tube only would be a Mexico and crimps on top tube and down tube would be Nuovo Mexico. There are some other subtleties I think but if in decent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,091
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Rusty chain, no big deal. I’m always careful with...

Rusty chain, no big deal. I’m always careful with a bike where the saddle/seat post are jammed down to the frame. A stuck seat post or stem really takes the fun out of a new bike. Make sure you can...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-29-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,538
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I’d have to check but I think Daytona was...

I’d have to check but I think Daytona was available for a year in 10 speed before they got sued and changed the name to Centaur. My wife has a Daytona 9 speed bike and I have a couple of Centaur 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Today, we had low humidity and temps around 80,...

Today, we had low humidity and temps around 80, so in honor of the vintage 1970’s late May weather I wore a wool jersey! It was still low 60’s in the AM when I rode. Did an 18 mile ride around town...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 407
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yeah I’d bet they’re 650c, sold as a package with...

Yeah I’d bet they’re 650c, sold as a package with bikini bottom and sleeveless jersey.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well done on succeeding despite our best efforts...

Well done on succeeding despite our best efforts to confuse. There are plenty of options with 26.4 crown race. I had a Shimano 600 at one time with a 26.4 but more commonly found in 27
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,290
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

It’s Cyrillic lettering spelling out “Super”....

It’s Cyrillic lettering spelling out “Super”. Also happens to translate as “super” in Russian.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Ride around town on the Bianchi after a couple of...

Ride around town on the Bianchi after a couple of solid days of rain. Humidity did not go anywhere and I fear we’re stuck with it for the duration. Temps nicer than the new normal for this time of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Sweet - I’m sure you’re glad to have her and her...

Sweet - I’m sure you’re glad to have her and her bike closer to home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Fantastic spring weather here in Virginia after...

Fantastic spring weather here in Virginia after an early taste of summertime heat and humidity. Wife gave me Mother’s Day clearance to ride and I tooled around on some of the gravel in between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 533
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Great read, thanks for posting! I wonder if he...

Great read, thanks for posting! I wonder if he built my mystery Masi, no serial # but looks like an early 80’s model. On our recent SoCal Tour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Got out for a ride around town after the rain let...

Got out for a ride around town after the rain let up today. I rode along the edge of town, did a little exploring to see if there were any trails along the train tracks and power lines that would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 740
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have a Wheelsmith tensiometer but only use it...

I have a Wheelsmith tensiometer but only use it when I build a wheel to ensure I’m in the right ballpark. On a new to me old wheel, I check the hub, true the wheel and ride it. If it won’t stay in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,706
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Matt! Many of...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Matt! Many of us are disappointed to not share the journey with you. As a medical man I’m interested to hear of your experience in the French health care system.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 351
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Note the bag is stapled.

Note the bag is stapled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 603
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Stick around there are some experienced frame...

Stick around there are some experienced frame builders here. bulgie and Portland Jim come to mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,963
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Doesn’t matter Dave as long as you’re sporting...

Doesn’t matter Dave as long as you’re sporting the jorts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,963
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

A -holiday76 sighting! Getting harder and harder...

A -holiday76 sighting! Getting harder and harder to say no to this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,626
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have one Record headset using the fancy spacer...

I have one Record headset using the fancy spacer and interestingly and annoyingly, when I cinch down the top nut, using a set of Campy wrenches, the wrench gets pinched and stuck so that I can’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,162
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Is that when you stuff a ball of duct tape in the...

Is that when you stuff a ball of duct tape in the hole?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Other than a couple of errands on the city bike I...

Other than a couple of errands on the city bike I haven’t been out on 2 wheels in about a week and a half. Main reason being I developed a case of shingles (low back and inner thigh) which has sucked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,162
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Never used a torque wrench on those and not that...

Never used a torque wrench on those and not that sure I have a socket that will fit to use my torque wrench. The crank bolt doesn’t even need to be *that* tight, not even really needing an “oomph”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,963
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I can’t say I felt that classy staying there. ...

I can’t say I felt that classy staying there.

Im about 50/50 for this one but not gonna give up hope!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Here’s a link for more info:...

Here’s a link for more info: https://nccyclingfestival.com

I wonder if the bike show is a vestige of the old CR get together they used to have in Greensboro every year. I’m going to be in North...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Even warmer today and the wind eased a little but...

Even warmer today and the wind eased a little but still pretty gusty. I went up to Skyline and got 30 in. Today’s pic from the Cima Coppi for the ride at 3000 ft, this is the Crimora Overlook.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,104
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the...

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the right forum. For a lot of us, the building the bike from the ground up is part, in some cases, maybe even most fun.

I take it OP, you’re in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Not much riding recently, between some travel,...

Not much riding recently, between some travel, bad weather, and minor illness. Nice and sunny today but gale force winds made the riding a little tougher. UVA kids were in full force partying which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

That was going to be my guess but only because I...

That was going to be my guess but only because I recognized a sheet bend with an extra loop in it. Thanks again Botty for the great pics!

I went longish today with a little pep in my step because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 865
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have one of those Suntour 3 pulley RD’s and on...

I have one of those Suntour 3 pulley RD’s and on a lark, put it on my Masi with a compact crank, 6 speed friction shifting. It works really well!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Warmer and sunny today with again, a lot of wind....

Warmer and sunny today with again, a lot of wind. Popped out for a quick ride around town, usual route through the middle of UVA Grounds. Last summer they renovated the road through the middle of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Wifey and I rode downtown for a talk and book...

Wifey and I rode downtown for a talk and book signing; part of the Virginia Festival of the Book. Rainy and chilly on the way there but sun peaking out for the ride home. Maybe I’ll be able to ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 953
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I second that recommendation. Nice decals (I’ve...

I second that recommendation. Nice decals (I’ve just bought tubeset decals from him); no problem getting from Oz.



Not knowing that restriction, I bought some very hard to find decals for my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I’ll take those Guy, PM coming.

I’ll take those Guy, PM coming.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,652,474
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/for/d/portland...

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/for/d/portland-merz-classic-single-speed/7725694591.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,275
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yowza! That’s really nice!

Yowza! That’s really nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 698
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Looks great Bruce! Did you do the torch work...

Looks great Bruce! Did you do the torch work yourself?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21,958
Views: 3,257,328
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well that is weird botty kayer as I rode my 753...

Well that is weird botty kayer as I rode my 753 Merckx too today! Wasn’t thinking about it before starting but with my only real green bike (Heron) hiding out in Portland this one is the closest I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career!...

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career! Friction shifting is one less thing to go wrong in the middle of nowhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,057
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

https://hoteldel.com Wife and I stayed there...

https://hoteldel.com

Wife and I stayed there many years ago, probably before we were even married (shhh, don’t tell the preacher!) and it is much fancier looking now. It was nice but a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

^*^ Agree, Record has a cutout in the upper...

^*^
Agree, Record has a cutout in the upper pulley.
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