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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,424
Posted By J_Climacus

Thank you! It's a 1971.

Thank you! It's a 1971.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,424
Posted By J_Climacus

While I understand the sentiment, I'm not...

While I understand the sentiment, I'm not convinced that if Herse were alive and building today, he'd be using tubulars. But I'll be using latex tubes and very nice clinchers, so in my view I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,424
Posted By J_Climacus

Help me choose a tire width for my René Herse

EDIT/UPDATE: Thanks y'all, I decided to go with 32s, at least for now. I already have 28s and 35s on other bikes, so if I buy 32s, I can try all three out and decide for myself, with 32s being the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,222
Posted By J_Climacus

The post is the right size. Thanks for the...

The post is the right size.

Thanks for the advice, all -- I used the reverse-thread-with-a-penny trick and it worked. I did not re-stretch the opening past what I needed to get the 27.2 post in,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,222
Posted By J_Climacus

Hi all, thanks for the responses so far....

Hi all, thanks for the responses so far. Responding to a few specific points below.



My hesitation with using the closest fitting post is that I may run into post slip down the road. If it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,222
Posted By J_Climacus

I tried a 27.2 post and it did not fit. I figured...

I tried a 27.2 post and it did not fit. I figured it was probably better to try to fix the collar rather than just put a smaller post in.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,222
Posted By J_Climacus

Those measurements are mm, not inches. I'll edit...

Those measurements are mm, not inches. I'll edit to clarify that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,222
Posted By J_Climacus

How do I make a seatpost opening larger?

Hi all, my research indicates my serotta Colorado ii bike should have a 27.2mm seatpost, but my seat tube opening is measuring 26.0-26.8mm. It's hard to tell if the variance is due to my tool or the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-02-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 170
Posted By J_Climacus

WTB or trade: 59-61(ish) Bruce Gordon

Hi all,

Apologies that this post will show up twice. I accidentally posted it in the regular forum instead of the sales forum on my first attempt.

I have been looking for a Bruce Gordon frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 190
Posted By J_Climacus

WTB or trade: 59-61(ish) Bruce Gordon

Hi all,

I have been looking for a Bruce Gordon frame or complete for a little while now, particularly one with his circular lug detailing, as seen in Wayne Bingham's excellent example on his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By J_Climacus

Very helpful response. Thank you for taking the...

Very helpful response. Thank you for taking the time to provide it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By J_Climacus

Couple questions on an old Routens.

I picked up this Jo Routens for the wheelset. I was having a hard time finding a pair of campy HF hubs laced to silver clinchers, and it would have cost me about as much to build a set as I spent on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2,268
Views: 787,472
Posted By J_Climacus

I'm looking for a 130mm spaced, 60-61cm road...

I'm looking for a 130mm spaced, 60-61cm road frame to put on a direct drive trainer. Could do 126mm as well and cold set it. Open to completes as well, but starting the search for just framesets....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2,268
Views: 787,472
Posted By J_Climacus

Next up is what may be a 1982 Trek 730. This is a...

Next up is what may be a 1982 Trek 730. This is a frameset that I haven't been able to definitively identify yet. The serial number is 025360, which makes it a 1982 Trek 730 according to the vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2,268
Views: 787,472
Posted By J_Climacus

Listing a few frames that I'm not using at the...

Listing a few frames that I'm not using at the moment.

First up: I have what was sold to me as a 55.5cm 1976 De Rosa frameset. I say "what was sold to me as" because I have not done research to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2,268
Views: 787,472
Posted By J_Climacus

I have been called many things, but "faint of...

I have been called many things, but "faint of heart" is not one of them!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2,268
Views: 787,472
Posted By J_Climacus

Yes, that's the detail I'm referencing. Wayne has...

Yes, that's the detail I'm referencing. Wayne has some good quality shots of his right on the top of his flickr page: https://flic.kr/p/2nbX3Ts
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2,268
Views: 787,472
Posted By J_Climacus

Thanks, it's a lovely bike for sure. Great stays...

Thanks, it's a lovely bike for sure. Great stays too
​​​​. I'm going to keep up the search though for one with the circular lug detailing (at least for a trade - if you ever choose to sell, let me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2,268
Views: 787,472
Posted By J_Climacus

I realize this is a long shot, but if anyone has...

I realize this is a long shot, but if anyone has a Bruce Gordon in a 58-61 range, let me know. I might have some things that could convince you to trade, depending on your size and interest area. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By J_Climacus

Rene herse. Probably the coolest bike I'll ever...

Rene herse. Probably the coolest bike I'll ever own.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-23, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By J_Climacus

Is chainbrite (Park Tool CB-4) bad for chrome?

I am restoring a very nice bike with chrome lugs. The bike is very dirty and has probably sat for 30 years. The lugs looked a bit pitted but not much more than surface blemishes.

I had been using...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 915
Posted By J_Climacus

Thank you all! I ordered some brass ferrules from...

Thank you all! I ordered some brass ferrules from Rivendell after your helpful feedback, and will see if those are a snug fit. They were able to throw in some step-down ferrules for me as well, which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 915
Posted By J_Climacus

I have not. I am also not positive that these are...

I have not. I am also not positive that these are set to friction since I couldn't find an installation guide for these shifters so I was basically winging it. But they had a notch that says...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 915
Posted By J_Climacus

Helpful - thank you

Helpful - thank you
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 915
Posted By J_Climacus

Thank you all, this has been very helpful. One...

Thank you all, this has been very helpful. One follow-up question I have: a number of folks have mentioned getting metal ferrules. Is there a reason that metal ones are superior to the provided...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 915
Posted By J_Climacus

I believe they can be either, and I have them set...

I believe they can be either, and I have them set to friction at the moment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 915
Posted By J_Climacus

Which housing ferrules do I use for bar end shifters? (Picture)

I'm trying to install Suntour barcon bar end shifters on my drop bar road bike and the Shimano road bike cable kit came with multiple types of ferrules. And more confusingly, there's 3 of one kind,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,316
Posted By J_Climacus

Thank you. Extremely helpful. Also really glad...

Thank you. Extremely helpful. Also really glad you mentioned the copper rails, because my current pro has those and I specifically do *not* want that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,316
Posted By J_Climacus

Are the Brooks Pro and Brooks Team Pro the same thing?

Self explanatory title. I have a honey saddle that says "brooks professional" on the side. I'm looking for another one in black or dark brown, but when I look online, I see some that are called "team...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By J_Climacus

The frame and work were modified to fit those...

The frame and work were modified to fit those brakes, so your instinct is probably correct about your fork. Great score btw. It does have a serial but I'm not in front of the bike. When I finalize...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,168
Posted By J_Climacus

What's more amazing is that in that decade, I...

What's more amazing is that in that decade, I never replaced a single tube or tire. Granted, the 5 years of regular use was the first half of the 10 year span. Now it's been sitting for 5 years, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By J_Climacus

Shakedown ride: 1978 Masi Gran Criterium retro-mod

Just finished a shakedown ride on a project I've been working on for a little over a year. This post is on the long side so feel free to scroll down to the bottom if you just want the specs and not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,168
Posted By J_Climacus

Does this freewheel need to be changed?

I am swapping derailleurs, crankset, and chain on my bike to a late 80s Suntour Supurbe Pro set. This will be the first time I've ever changed, installed, or even adjusted a drivetrain. If it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 812
Posted By J_Climacus

This is all great advice. Thanks, all. Wanted to...

This is all great advice. Thanks, all. Wanted to share a picture of two as well, now that I head time to get the parts off it and drop the fork. It's like someone tried to give the inside of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 812
Posted By J_Climacus

To clarify, it's dirt and grit I am concerned...

To clarify, it's dirt and grit I am concerned about, not rust. My only hesitation with spraying a hose into the seat tube is being unsure if that's likely to *start* a rust problem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 812
Posted By J_Climacus

Cleaning the *inside* of steel frame tubes?

I received a new (old) bike today in the mail. It is steel, likely from the late 70s or early 80s. I got it unpacked, and when I was going to put the seatpost and stem back in, noticed that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,262
Posted By J_Climacus

Is there a reason I need more options? It's for a...

Is there a reason I need more options? It's for a 1984 trek 420L Mixte. These wheels spin smooth, are true, are lightweight, and the hubs are Sunshine Pro-Am which in my opinion have a nice classy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,262
Posted By J_Climacus

To be clear, these rims are aluminum. I put a...

To be clear, these rims are aluminum. I put a magnet up to them to verify and it did not stick.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,262
Posted By J_Climacus

So what I'm hearing is that it's *not* a bad...

So what I'm hearing is that it's *not* a bad thing? These are for a bike I'm building for my wife and I want everything to be nice on it. My objective was to find quality 27" wheels, which wasn't all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,262
Posted By J_Climacus

Why do my rims have this dotted texture on the braking surface?

Title is pretty self explanatory. They are 27" super champion rims. All my other rims of this era are either smooth or have lines running the direction of the brake track. This one almost seems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,428,697
Posted By J_Climacus

Was that the one in DC? That's my area if you...

Was that the one in DC? That's my area if you need help. I wouldn't be able to box it, but I could pick it up and take it to a bike shop and you could work out boxing/shipping with them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By J_Climacus

Thanks, all. I ordered three 30mm tires from...

Thanks, all. I ordered three 30mm tires from excel. I will try to remember to post "after" pics when all is said and done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By J_Climacus

I've basically already decided to go with tape....

I've basically already decided to go with tape. Easy and less messy sound like great things to me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 966
Posted By J_Climacus

I want to try tubulars. How wide of a tire will fit on old Martanos?

I'd like to try out tubulars. I have a wheelset laced in a "crow's Foot" pattern that I'm told was built by Earle Young. It uses old (70s I think) Martano rims, and is laced with campy HF hubs. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,428,697
Posted By J_Climacus

Any guesses as to the reason for the discrepancy?

Any guesses as to the reason for the discrepancy?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By J_Climacus

Thanks so much, Mark. #1 worked, and the photo...

Thanks so much, Mark. #1 worked, and the photo was particularly helpful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By J_Climacus

Brake caliper comes uncentered when I pull brake lever (video)

Video of my issue is here: https://imgur.com/gallery/KDulVyO

I'm trying to install a set of Suntour Supurbe pro brake calipers onto my bike. I'm having trouble with the rear brake. I centered the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,279
Posted By J_Climacus

Well, y'all made me feel much more sane. Here's...

Well, y'all made me feel much more sane. Here's the bike I did the drive for. It was about 400 miles but hit some weather that turned it into about 9 hours of driving. It was tacked onto a different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,279
Posted By J_Climacus

Thank you for the validation and for making me...

Thank you for the validation and for making me feel less like a crazy person.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,279
Posted By J_Climacus

What's the furthest you've driven for a bike?

Looking at making a hell of a drive tomorrow for a bike and it got me curious if I am a literal crazy person. What's the furthest y'all have driven to pick something up?
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