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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 585
Posted By jdawginsc

Interesting.

Interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 112
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m thinking contract build for a big box store...

I’m thinking contract build for a big box store not in North America. Better than the stuff we got in K Mart, Sears and JC Penney, but pretty low level, but decently made with the low level...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 585
Posted By jdawginsc

Is the person willing to take it back?

Is the person willing to take it back?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,323
Posted By jdawginsc

You might be better going to Harbor Freight and...

You might be better going to Harbor Freight and getting a super sized adjustable that you can bolt to the frame while you wrench it around.

I ended up buying a combo wrench from amazon in each of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 112
Posted By jdawginsc

Thinking the same, but maybe not necessarily US...

Thinking the same, but maybe not necessarily US market?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 377
Posted By jdawginsc

I think in one article it talked about...

I think in one article it talked about liquidating to help those involve transition to other things. That’s what it seemed to say.

I guess it is inevitable that there will only be five brands of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,812
Posted By jdawginsc

Always a good and bad thing. If it was something...

Always a good and bad thing. If it was something you duplicated several times (me), because you stored several of the same piece in separate tucked away crevices!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 40,495
Posted By jdawginsc

That sucks. Interesting tidbit about Ewan...

That sucks. Interesting tidbit about Ewan McGregor owning a custom built Mercian.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,020
Posted By jdawginsc

I think it is cool you were in the biz during...

I think it is cool you were in the biz during what is probably the most fascinating of rock music..

Tail end of counter culture rock (when we lost the 27s) as Vietnam wound down into soft rock,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,020
Posted By jdawginsc

Somehow, you have an older French crankset,...

Somehow, you have an older French crankset, Shimano RD and Campy brifter working together in harmony.

That’s impressive. How’d you get the Shimano and Campy to work well together?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,812
Posted By jdawginsc

Wowzers! Looks great! Can you find everything?

Wowzers! Looks great! Can you find everything?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 856
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s a rear wheel, and if a tubular rim, if it...

That’s a rear wheel, and if a tubular rim, if it needs replacing, is kind of a pain to do...(needs un-gluing/re-gluing).

Keep it simple and incremental. watch videos and/or go to a coop for advice...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-22-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,691
Posted By jdawginsc

New pricing, easier to follow...

New pricing, easier to follow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,480
Posted By jdawginsc

If you aren’t following a business model (and I...

If you aren’t following a business model (and I certainly am not...), I just look at it as dead money mostly. Anything I get replenishes my fundage. Plus it’s gone and rehomed in a better place.

i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 920
Posted By jdawginsc

Umm. YES!!! Iconic brand, and a personal grail...

Umm. YES!!! Iconic brand, and a personal grail for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,459
Posted By jdawginsc

I have that one in my stash waiting for the right...

I have that one in my stash waiting for the right project...funny you picked that one!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,459
Posted By jdawginsc

BTP and Serfas have some very cool bar tape as...

BTP and Serfas have some very cool bar tape as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 19,785
Posted By jdawginsc

Only if YOU feel it does...

Only if YOU feel it does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,459
Posted By jdawginsc

Or garage... 😬

Or garage... 😬
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,459
Posted By jdawginsc

They are pretty for sure. No cable adjusters on...

They are pretty for sure. No cable adjusters on the calipers would give me pause and it looks like the gold is worn off at the finger part of the levers.

Derailleur is pretty, but likely limited....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,102
Posted By jdawginsc

You are just withdrawing a bicycle. You might...

You are just withdrawing a bicycle. You might have another epiphany!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-20-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 281
Posted By jdawginsc

Geez, that’s a good deal.

Geez, that’s a good deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 19,785
Posted By jdawginsc

Good on you RiddleOfSteel Working in a bike...

Good on you RiddleOfSteel

Working in a bike shop was a dream retirement job for me at some point. I was thinking of buying an ice cream truck/van and doing a mobile service, but not yet in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 19,785
Posted By jdawginsc

Great job! A start is a start!

Great job! A start is a start!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 921
Posted By jdawginsc

I was lucky enough to find a cheap Cannondale...

I was lucky enough to find a cheap Cannondale M300, then upgraded. I put slightly thinner Town and Country tires on it, but it is less adept on the road. Put it in the gravel or grassy trails and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 239
Posted By jdawginsc

That 105 group is easily one of the more...

That 105 group is easily one of the more under-rated groups. Only 6 speed, but bomb proof and the brakes have a solid feel for single pivots. Might be first generation SLR I think.

Gave way to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,501
Posted By jdawginsc

Haha. I was referring to jdawginsc Dave...!

Haha. I was referring to jdawginsc Dave...!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7,961
Views: 972,313
Posted By jdawginsc

That Falcon looks great. You are selling it...

That Falcon looks great. You are selling it short. And it is very true to the intent of the era. And it doesn’t care; it just wants to be used!

Joking aside, for the most part, the Raleigh looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,501
Posted By jdawginsc

Addendum to above, usually it starts with a super...

Addendum to above, usually it starts with a super bargain on a few parts in an ilk...

Problem is it can happen in multiple fronts and then you get in Dave problem collection mode.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,501
Posted By jdawginsc

I’ve done it before...Shimano 7400, Campy Chorus...

I’ve done it before...Shimano 7400, Campy Chorus 8/Record 9 speed, SunTour Superbe (future), Tricolor (Oops).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7,961
Views: 972,313
Posted By jdawginsc

Rattle can special. Took some inspiration from...

Rattle can special. Took some inspiration from past paint schemes you guys have done to the various Jdawgblasphemous brands. Raleigh, Motopecan, Puggits, etc...

The closer I look, the more I see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7,961
Views: 972,313
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m sort of excited about the build/paint. And...

I’m sort of excited about the build/paint. And actually had fun with the citri -strip shenanigans.

Might end up being a keeper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,016
Posted By jdawginsc

The Huffmeister and his Padawan learner. This...

The Huffmeister and his Padawan learner. This thread is going to be awesome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By jdawginsc

Looks a bit different than the Voyager pictured....

Looks a bit different than the Voyager pictured. Were any Travelers around at that point? My Schwinn knowledge is very sparse, but it looks like a lower level model than the Voyager. Stays look a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7,961
Views: 972,313
Posted By jdawginsc

Blasphemous Raleigh Phase 2.5

Phase 1: Purchase and decision to keep. Toughest phase... ascherer convinced me
Phase 2: Planning and stripping for paint.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 488
Posted By jdawginsc

No mistake. I’ve seen those and basically they...

No mistake. I’ve seen those and basically they are the same. The metal flexes a bit to fit snuggly and securely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,323
Posted By jdawginsc

You can also file down normal cheap cables but...

You can also file down normal cheap cables but then run the risk of weakening them. And it’s sort of a pain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 41,629
Posted By jdawginsc

That can’t be for real, can it? Seems to good to...

That can’t be for real, can it? Seems to good to be true...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,459
Posted By jdawginsc

The critical rub zone is between the chainstays...

The critical rub zone is between the chainstays at the crimp. I am pretty sure that was the limiter for me when considering tire sizes. I think I guesstimated a 32 was the max size.

Also remember,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,016
Posted By jdawginsc

Firstly, cool fork tools! Second, is my...

Firstly, cool fork tools!

Second, is my guess is that the ovalization of the steering tube was a purposeful attempt to properly misalign the headset at the factory...

When a SN is that long,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,016
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah, I don’t blame you. I was just kidding in an...

Yeah, I don’t blame you. I was just kidding in an AMCO sort of way!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,016
Posted By jdawginsc

Probably collapsed from the weight of the Huffy...

Probably collapsed from the weight of the Huffy after the shoot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 681
Posted By jdawginsc

Maybe the Japanese manufacturer...

Maybe the Japanese manufacturer (Fujita/Belt/Fuji) was just having a bit of fun and messing with the biking world about everyone copying the Campy NR?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,016
Posted By jdawginsc

Whoop whoop! Another horror thread has come!...

Whoop whoop! Another horror thread has come! Awesome!!!!

I think Dura Ace AX, modified through trickery to support a 130 spaced, 10 speed Spynergy 4 spoke wheel, with Winspace integrated aero...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 656
Posted By jdawginsc

I wonder what year they changed from the origInal...

I wonder what year they changed from the origInal Super (no chrome fork, just the clover leaf panto in the crown and no Colnago on the stay caps... my 1977 is “original” I think, though it DOES have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 681
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s a Fujita Hupel Rider or something....

That’s a Fujita Hupel Rider or something. Japanese brand I believe that was specified for Fuji’s I think, Rob.

Greek letters mean Superb or Super?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,459
Posted By jdawginsc

This makes my heart happy! When you do...

This makes my heart happy!

When you do finish the gold cabling, you might want a smaller loop to the rear derailleur.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,539
Posted By jdawginsc

pending

pending
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,459
Posted By jdawginsc

I don’t think I have used the full on capacity in...

I don’t think I have used the full on capacity in several years. 25s are not friendly to lower pressure usually, but 28s start to be and after 30, especially in the gravel variety, there is no set...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,323
Posted By jdawginsc

From another UO-8 mostly. Haha. Those things were...

From another UO-8 mostly. Haha. Those things were tough though. A little cleaning and judicious use of an abrasive will make them serviceable...probably.
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