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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,428
Posted By CroMo Mike

I've done it too. Looked right at the blem,...

I've done it too. Looked right at the blem, rubbed it, thought it would be ok, paid and took it home. Win some, lose some.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,155
Posted By CroMo Mike

Hydraulic and/or mechanical disc brakes were...

Hydraulic and/or mechanical disc brakes were being used on cars, trucks, busses, subway trains, airplanes, motorcycles, go karts, lawn mowers, etc. years before they became common on bicycles. So...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-27-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,678
Posted By CroMo Mike

I'm just hoping someone doesn't try to hang 1x12...

I'm just hoping someone doesn't try to hang 1x12 gearing and fat tires on my Colnago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 785
Posted By CroMo Mike

I patched a tubular tire puncture with slime. The...

I patched a tubular tire puncture with slime. The next day I pumped it to full pressure then bent over to get a close look. At that moment the slime blasted out of the puncture and directly into my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By CroMo Mike

The device should be applied on the thin butted...

The device should be applied on the thin butted section and the chart for 1.8 used.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 816
Posted By CroMo Mike

I use old t-shirts or bundled rags from Harbor...

I use old t-shirts or bundled rags from Harbor Fright, or Bounty. Never wash 'em, just toss the dirty ones. I've always heard that oily rags can spontaneously combust, so I avoid storing greasy rags...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-01-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By CroMo Mike

2nd dibs please.

2nd dibs please.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,193
Posted By CroMo Mike

Set yourself free... Toss it in the dumpster and...

Set yourself free... Toss it in the dumpster and move on. It's given all it had to give.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 829
Posted By CroMo Mike

Grind off the face of the socket. You'll be...

Grind off the face of the socket. You'll be surprised how quickly a benchtop belt or disc sander will do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,005
Posted By CroMo Mike

. I remember the day I got to work and realized...

. I remember the day I got to work and realized I was wearing two wrist watches. And the day I came in wearing my old grubby topsider loafers instead of the usual dress shoes. Now I don't have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By CroMo Mike

Lease a minivan.

Lease a minivan.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 22,362
Views: 4,718,053
Posted By CroMo Mike

Notwithstanding, as sometimes used in legalese.

Notwithstanding, as sometimes used in legalese.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By CroMo Mike

Would I trust them? Nope. Too much air, not ...

Would I trust them? Nope. Too much air, not enough aluminum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,455
Posted By CroMo Mike

If you spread that bar clamp too far open, the...

If you spread that bar clamp too far open, the stem is likely to crack and break later.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 22,362
Views: 4,718,053
Posted By CroMo Mike

Buy both. Start a collection.

Buy both. Start a collection.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,281
Posted By CroMo Mike

Fork's bent.

Fork's bent.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-14-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By CroMo Mike

Search eBay for skip tooth bicycle chain. Crazy...

Search eBay for skip tooth bicycle chain. Crazy prices, even for old, dirty, and rusty ones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,253
Posted By CroMo Mike

Surely this isn't the end. Thanks for involving...

Surely this isn't the end. Thanks for involving us all in your adventure.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 454
Posted By CroMo Mike

OP's chain is using a snap clip master link. ...

OP's chain is using a snap clip master link. Nothing to me, but might not play well with a derailleur setup.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-11-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 454
Posted By CroMo Mike

Beautiful bike. The chain appears to be a 1/8"...

Beautiful bike. The chain appears to be a 1/8" (track, fixie, bmx) chain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,313
Posted By CroMo Mike

Mr. non-fixie, you are an evil man!

Mr. non-fixie, you are an evil man!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,080
Posted By CroMo Mike

Welcome to C&V, Jim.

Welcome to C&V, Jim.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,142
Posted By CroMo Mike

Ebay Gates Carbon Belt Drive QR Snubber Guide for...

Ebay Gates Carbon Belt Drive QR Snubber Guide for Rolhoff Hubs Speedhubs CDECDQ | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,025
Posted By CroMo Mike

Oh yes, the summer of '73. Life was simpler...

Oh yes, the summer of '73. Life was simpler then. Ride on, Duck.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 623
Posted By CroMo Mike

April Fool's Day? :lol:

April Fool's Day? :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,253
Posted By CroMo Mike

I wonder how this bike will feel and handle when...

I wonder how this bike will feel and handle when it's finished....
Don't modify any Campy parts to make them fit, just in case you want to go back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 113,253
Posted By CroMo Mike

Mill out a big hole in the shape of a clover in...

Mill out a big hole in the shape of a clover in the underside of the bottom bracket.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 10,651
Posted By CroMo Mike

Tire size and pressure.

Tire size and pressure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 807
Posted By CroMo Mike

Is that on one of those bikeshare bikes?

Is that on one of those bikeshare bikes?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,140
Posted By CroMo Mike

:lol::lol: Now that right there was funny.

:lol::lol: Now that right there was funny.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,640
Posted By CroMo Mike

You're probably right.

You're probably right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,640
Posted By CroMo Mike

Here's his derailleur. Note that the limit...

Here's his derailleur. Note that the limit screws hit the shaft, not the arm.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,640
Posted By CroMo Mike

Originally Posted by CroMo Mike View Post...

Originally Posted by CroMo Mike View Post (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1266693-does-1mm-really-matter.html#post22779983)
I'm not familiar with that front derailleur but it looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,640
Posted By CroMo Mike

I'm not familiar with that front derailleur but...

I'm not familiar with that front derailleur but it looks like the linkage is out of sorts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,236
Posted By CroMo Mike

Barn Find: Covered in many years accumulation of...

Barn Find: Covered in many years accumulation of dust, mildew, and unspeakably disgusting insect and animal droppings.

Peugeot PX-10: UO-8

Lightweight: Lighter than a Varsity.

Patina: See...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,236
Posted By CroMo Mike

Needs tubes: Tires are flat from sitting and I...

Needs tubes: Tires are flat from sitting and I don't have a tire pump.
Fork's not bent: Fork and frame are bent.
Slight surface rust: You'll need a tetanus shot.
Needs TLC: All the love in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 663
Posted By CroMo Mike

Some of them go on Ebay at real high prices.

Some of them go on Ebay at real high prices.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,917
Posted By CroMo Mike

Yes, intentionally. My son and I get a laugh...

Yes, intentionally. My son and I get a laugh every time we drive past Advance auto parts and see the sign in the window. "Free loaner tools" :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,917
Posted By CroMo Mike

Loaner tools = for bike guys with no friends.

Loaner tools = for bike guys with no friends.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,830
Posted By CroMo Mike

Welcome back, Jen. We hope you continue to mend...

Welcome back, Jen. We hope you continue to mend and ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,460
Posted By CroMo Mike

Last week I was setting up new-to-me frame and...

Last week I was setting up new-to-me frame and found the 27.2 Super Record Campy seat
post wouldn't go in but an inch. Meanwhile, another recent build bike had another 27.2 Campy post that has a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-24-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,941
Posted By CroMo Mike

:) :)

:) :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-24-22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,941
Posted By CroMo Mike

Honk, PM sent on the Masi.

Honk, PM sent on the Masi.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,047
Posted By CroMo Mike

Great transformation! Bravo!

Great transformation! Bravo!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 982
Posted By CroMo Mike

The half-way point of an 80-mile club ride. A...

The half-way point of an 80-mile club ride. A McDonalds at 11:00 AM. Just before they change over from breakfast to lunch. I got a hotcakes, sausage, and potato hash brown. When that was gone, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,201
Posted By CroMo Mike

Some regular socks are too thick to fit in proper...

Some regular socks are too thick to fit in proper cycling shoes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,598
Posted By CroMo Mike

I voted for thin ice, but at least you didn't...

I voted for thin ice, but at least you didn't open a zombie thread. :bike2:

Actually, congratulations are in order. I don't think I could create a poll if I tried.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By CroMo Mike

Very sad news!

Very sad news!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,530
Posted By CroMo Mike

Paint it black. Everything. Flat matte or gloss.

Paint it black. Everything. Flat matte or gloss.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By CroMo Mike

Ahh... the fall line rapids on the Rappahannock...

Ahh... the fall line rapids on the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg.
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