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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,072
Posted By The Golden Boy

Only 2 pages in one day on a Grant thread? ...

Only 2 pages in one day on a Grant thread?

When I was getting into bikes, I gravitated towards C&V because that's what I had. I then started admiring Rivendells because of the obvious aesthetic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 491
Posted By The Golden Boy

I forgot- the Zippos! I still have a brass...

I forgot- the Zippos! I still have a brass Marlboro one.

Also some brass Marlboro dice... I'm a freakin' hoarder... the longer I think about this, the more junk I'll remember I have.

Also still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,880
Posted By The Golden Boy

You're never "done."

You're never "done."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 491
Posted By The Golden Boy

I used to smoke Marlboros- AND I would scour the...

I used to smoke Marlboros- AND I would scour the bar for packages.

I got a Victorinox watch (it sucked and broke), and a few Leatherman tools (still have 2 of them), and a cooler bag.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,399
Posted By The Golden Boy

Regarding the 1000- I had a line on an 85 M1000,...

Regarding the 1000- I had a line on an 85 M1000, and I didn't move fast enough and someone got it. Literally days later the 1990 popped up on ebay- and I overpaid for it- although it was less than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,860
Posted By The Golden Boy

I'm so sorry about this.

I'm so sorry about this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 841
Posted By The Golden Boy

That's my only beef with 6400 (or other...

That's my only beef with 6400 (or other painted/enameled parts)- once it's scratched- one stupid move or one stupid lil' slip and your stuff is scratched forever.

But:


All kinds of matchy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By The Golden Boy

Using old levers with newer calipers? You...

Using old levers with newer calipers?

You *might* have an issue with the return spring in the caliper not having the tension to pull the lever back to “start.” Depending on the caliper and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By The Golden Boy

All of these were ordered as 44s. ...

All of these were ordered as 44s.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By The Golden Boy

I believe you are mistaken. ...

I believe you are mistaken.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By The Golden Boy

The link I provided is directly from Nitto. ...

The link I provided is directly from Nitto.

The sketch you provided is from Rivendell.

From my post:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,399
Posted By The Golden Boy

I don't know how long you've been into the "old...

I don't know how long you've been into the "old bike" thing- but when I got into it- I could find absolutely NOTHING in what I was interested in. The stuff I did find was prohibitively expensive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By The Golden Boy

No- bars are generally traditionally measured at...

No- bars are generally traditionally measured at the ends. As defined by Nitto: https://nitto-tokyo.sakura.ne.jp/bar-measurement.pdf
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By The Golden Boy

I like the B177s- I have them on 2 bikes (1985...

I like the B177s- I have them on 2 bikes (1985 Trek 620 and 1985 Trek 720) and considering another bike as well.

I'm not a particularly big guy- a little under 5'8" and I like the B177s in 44. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 780
Posted By The Golden Boy

Our little boy had a Trek FX-2, he rode it hard,...

Our little boy had a Trek FX-2, he rode it hard, but "took care of it" as much of a kid is going to. He left it here when he went to college (and took my 1990 ish Schwinn Sprint with him). When he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,344
Posted By The Golden Boy

You can just Sharpie out the white Shimano...

You can just Sharpie out the white Shimano lettering. It brings the ugly factor down some.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 942
Posted By The Golden Boy

My stupid opinion... The America and the...

My stupid opinion...

The America and the 1984 Columbus framed Voyageur SP are in a different league than the rest of those bikes. As a tourer, the VSP is in a different league from the America. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,344
Posted By The Golden Boy

IMO- the Technomic clamp diameter is handy for...

IMO- the Technomic clamp diameter is handy for other non-Cinelli bars like the B132- which I like better than the Cinelli 64/40.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,880
Posted By The Golden Boy

I had my 720 for a few years in a few "vintage"...

I had my 720 for a few years in a few "vintage" builds. I did a "mostly stock" and then a few different parts here and there and then a rebuild with a bunch of different parts- then I started getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 54,608
Posted By The Golden Boy

Always good to participate in a thread Scott...

Always good to participate in a thread Scott started.

Berthoud saddle on an XC Pro seat post on a 1985 Trek 720.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,844
Posted By The Golden Boy

Since this post got bumped up and even though I...

Since this post got bumped up and even though I posted in it 10 years ago.. when I saw the title I was thinking "that company that makes the super intricate lugged bikes in Colorado..."
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 275
Posted By The Golden Boy

I really like the "resin" toe clips- The Cat Eye...

I really like the "resin" toe clips- The Cat Eye ones were my favorite until I found the King Cage wire clips.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 563
Posted By The Golden Boy

I had a really cool set of the hidden spring...

I had a really cool set of the hidden spring Superbe brakes that I got for a decent price because they had no adjusters- figuring it wouldn't be a big deal to find them... I ended up passing them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,814
Posted By The Golden Boy

It's so nutty to me that most 26" wheeled...

It's so nutty to me that most 26" wheeled hardtail bikes were was effectively disposable up until recently. There were bazillions of them everywhere. All of a sudden it's hard to find a decent 26"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,814
Posted By The Golden Boy

I believe that to be true as well. My first bike...

I believe that to be true as well. My first bike as an adult was my 1987 Schwinn High Sierra with its 18" chainstays and braze ons for front and rear racks and 2 bottles and a pump peg. I ended up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,734
Posted By The Golden Boy

Life's too short to get an anal aluminum...

Life's too short to get an anal aluminum injection. New seat post.

FWIW- I'm pretty sure my 1984 Stumpjumper Sport came with an SR Laprade.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,880
Posted By The Golden Boy

If you were to ask me- I'd say get rid of that...

If you were to ask me- I'd say get rid of that 600 derailleur. It doesn't have a whole lot of wrap, the springs are weak and the plastic covers are all 45+ years old now.

My choices- if you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,183
Posted By The Golden Boy

What tape did you dislike? I like the Brooks...

What tape did you dislike?

I like the Brooks "Microfiber" bar tape.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50229136378_1d3bbd49bf_b.jpgCommand Shifter + RRL Lever by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,880
Posted By The Golden Boy

6) Dance with the one that brought you- another...

6) Dance with the one that brought you- another set of SKS!!! :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 630
Views: 205,787
Posted By The Golden Boy

Getting to a 4 month old question that deserves...

Getting to a 4 month old question that deserves discussion...

When I was a kid, I was taught 'words mean things.' So when you use a word- you either know what it means or you don't. As I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,348
Posted By The Golden Boy

"Restore" means a lot of different things to a...

"Restore" means a lot of different things to a lot of different people.

Getting it ridable with whatever parts.
Getting it ridable with period parts
Getting it ridable with correct period parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,508
Posted By The Golden Boy

Happy Retirement!!!

Happy Retirement!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 748
Posted By The Golden Boy

I looked for one in vain when I set up my Avocet...

I looked for one in vain when I set up my Avocet (Ofmega) triple.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 721
Posted By The Golden Boy

Sorry!!!

Sorry!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,153
Posted By The Golden Boy

First: Using side pulls on a bike with...

First: Using side pulls on a bike with cantilever posts is not a good idea.

Second: There are lots of good 27" tires. HOWEVER, none of the 27" tires I've used are as nice as tires like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 18,307
Posted By The Golden Boy

Just bumping this thread again since I brought it...

Just bumping this thread again since I brought it up in another thread. Seeing if anyone has any new products or ideas.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-06-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,503
Posted By The Golden Boy

Thank you for this!!!

Thank you for this!!!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-06-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By The Golden Boy

Quoted for Truth.

Quoted for Truth.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-06-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By The Golden Boy

This is a BF settings issue. I can look at all...

This is a BF settings issue. I can look at all the HUNDREDS of times I've done this on literally THOUSANDS of posts until it started happening in April.

I can also quote my own post with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,879
Posted By The Golden Boy

I've had back problems for forever, and I've had...

I've had back problems for forever, and I've had neck/shoulder problems for years and have difficulty turning my head to the left. I started this "Mirror" thread several years ago- and there never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By The Golden Boy

Beautiful bikes! I hope you find nice homes for...

Beautiful bikes! I hope you find nice homes for them!

That 770 has to be one of the last 531 bikes meant to be a world class racer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By The Golden Boy

I've bought 2 sets of RRL levers- I'm loathe to...

I've bought 2 sets of RRL levers- I'm loathe to throw anything out- but I have no idea what I did with the wedges.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By The Golden Boy

Don't forget the 6206 triple crankset. One of...

Don't forget the 6206 triple crankset. One of the very finest ever. 110/74 BCD.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,364
Posted By The Golden Boy

I think you'd be looking for a 110 BCD crankset. ...

I think you'd be looking for a 110 BCD crankset.

It looks like you can get a low of 33 and a high of 54.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,173
Posted By The Golden Boy

BCGs... hee hee.... A phrase that doesn't...

BCGs... hee hee....

A phrase that doesn't often come up in civilian conversation...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,173
Posted By The Golden Boy

When I got my last pair of glasses, I don't think...

When I got my last pair of glasses, I don't think the prescription changed- but everything was just a little off... I tripped on the pavement outside the glasses store on my way out- just normal flat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,173
Posted By The Golden Boy

Congratulations!!! When I got my...

Congratulations!!!

When I got my prescription sunglasses (tortoise Wayfarers)- I was told that polarized lenses aren't recommended for doing things like sports as it can distort depth perception-...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,173
Posted By The Golden Boy

Flickr picture quote

Flickr picture quote
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,349
Posted By The Golden Boy

Put the freewheel tool on, put the QR skewer...

Put the freewheel tool on, put the QR skewer through so it holds the tool on. Put the tool in a vise, tighten it up, the use the wheel like a big steering wheel.

This video shows some methods of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,064
Posted By The Golden Boy

It would probably rub on your tire.

It would probably rub on your tire.
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