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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 760
Posted By Dfrost

On my other bike that I’d rather not submit to...

On my other bike that I’d rather not submit to Gugificazione! and that doesn’t do well with a significant front load, I really like the simple light weight Tubus Fly in stainless:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 760
Posted By Dfrost

Here are more examples of @gugie’s (early) work,...

Here are more examples of @gugie’s (early) work, all custom on my ‘79 Miyata 912, including re-raking the fork for lower trail, adding center-pull bosses to the fork, mid-fork and lower eyelets for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 612
Posted By Dfrost

That effect, making the decal lettering more...

That effect, making the decal lettering more subtle, happens with black Miyatas (and others with similar decals) and gold-outline decals: (BTW, OEM Miyata paint holds up really well, so think twice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By Dfrost

Glenn built a beautiful bike with a snowflake...

Glenn built a beautiful bike with a snowflake theme for my wife (fiancé back then) in ‘97 - a few photos below (note that each snow flake is unique). In that process we got to know him and his (then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 352
Posted By Dfrost

Generally spindle length variations grow both...

Generally spindle length variations grow both ends equally. Most new BB are symmetrical, and sealed BB assemblies can add spacers under the DS flange.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,825
Posted By Dfrost

Your Shimano 105 hub link isn’t working for me,...

Your Shimano 105 hub link isn’t working for me, but the rear is very likely a cassette hub. Plenty of cassettes out there that will fit. Personally, I wouldn’t choose anything with 11 teeth for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,825
Posted By Dfrost

I’m a fan of 8-speed cassettes because: -...

I’m a fan of 8-speed cassettes because:

- Easy to swap individual cogs to get what you want. I like 12-14-15-16-18-21-24-28 (or …21-25-30) with 24-36-46 chain rings. Those single-tooth rear steps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,099
Posted By Dfrost

[QUOTE=PromptCritical;23312692]If I convert a...

[QUOTE=PromptCritical;23312692]If I convert a road bike with 700c rims and short reach calipers (Campy NR), what length calipers will I need?

Simple math says 60-62mm, but I haven’t found any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By Dfrost

Your quest will be improved substantially if you...

Your quest will be improved substantially if you add your location to your profile (in User CP). Quite a few of us work at, or know about great places with plenty of used bikes. And we love to help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,099
Posted By Dfrost

I certainly won’t part with my 63.5cm Marinoni,...

I certainly won’t part with my 63.5cm Marinoni, but you could give it a ride if you’re up in Seattle, even compare it to my ‘79 Miyata with 700x28’s. (Bring SPD compatible shoes.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,099
Posted By Dfrost

You’ll like the ride improvement and...

You’ll like the ride improvement and insensitivity to those concrete seams on our West Seattle streets, David! Since you’re nearby you’re welcome to ride my conversion, or use the wheels for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,099
Posted By Dfrost

I use both 700x32’s and 650Bx38’s (both are...

I use both 700x32’s and 650Bx38’s (both are Compass EL and measure slightly wider than spec’d) on my ‘87 Marinoni Sport Touring. A quick calculation of diameter using the measured rolling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,347
Posted By Dfrost

The ‘87 Marinoni Sports Tourer can take 700x32’s...

The ‘87 Marinoni Sports Tourer can take 700x32’s (38.5mm actual width Compass Stampede Pass). Clearance limitation is the outside diameter at the rear fender boss under the brake stay. These days it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-24-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 864
Posted By Dfrost

There MUST be some intrinsic rarity value in a...

There MUST be some intrinsic rarity value in a frame from @gugie that has no Gugificazione!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 658
Posted By Dfrost

I’m a firm believer that: “Life’s too short to...

I’m a firm believer that: “Life’s too short to spend it riding on cheap tires!”

Another Compass/RH fan here, 650BX38 Loup Loup Pass Extralight in this case. (I also have EL Compass in several...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Dfrost

I had this “Specialized” stamped (on DS; 8cm)...

I had this “Specialized” stamped (on DS; 8cm) stem that was in all other respects identical to the Nitto Peari 9 I also owned at the time.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,533
Posted By Dfrost

I use and love Campy Racing T FD's on both bikes...

I use and love Campy Racing T FD's on both bikes with 46-36-24 rings. Notably I'm using them with Sachs Ergo 8-speed brifters (basically 8-speed Chorus with different rear spacing), so it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,318
Posted By Dfrost

On my ‘79 Miyata 912 with no pump peg (yup, tried...

On my ‘79 Miyata 912 with no pump peg (yup, tried the zip-tie peg on HT but it always rotated out of place), and a second bottle cage with Zefal Gizmo mounts occupying the ST, I’ve been very pleased...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,269
Posted By Dfrost

Please, please, please purchase Brent’s lovely...

Please, please, please purchase Brent’s lovely Centurion! I need you to do that so I won’t be tempted by it anymore. This bike
frame just might be one of the nicest and best values ever!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-13-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,223
Posted By Dfrost

On my '92 Klein Performance with an aluminum...

On my '92 Klein Performance with an aluminum fork, which was in every aspect a fantastic sport touring frame, 27mm tires were the biggest that fit. I spec'd mine as delivered for a Ritchey Logic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2,749
Views: 174,704
Posted By Dfrost

I can attest to the excellent condition of this...

I can attest to the excellent condition of this purple 1989 Peugeot SLX Athena, being sold by a friend in Seattle: (but haven’t done a decent job copying the photos, etc.)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By Dfrost

My ‘87 Marinoni SLX Sports Tourer (that’s what...

My ‘87 Marinoni SLX Sports Tourer (that’s what Simonne Marinoni called it when I sent the serial number) will take true 32’s. I measured the Compass Stampede Pass as 32.5mm wide after they’ve been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,254
Posted By Dfrost

That’s the width of the BB shell, and very common...

That’s the width of the BB shell, and very common width for most non-Italian road bikes (also easily measured), not the length of the BB, which is measured end-to-end at the outboard ends of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,697
Posted By Dfrost

m I’m almost wishing I had a bike with canti...

m
I’m almost wishing I had a bike with canti brakes so that I could use one of those Suntour power hangers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,890
Posted By Dfrost

I’m a big fan of Garmin watches - love my...

I’m a big fan of Garmin watches - love my Forerunner 935.

Cardiologist suggested years ago that I monitor my heart rate closely, so I looked into Fitbit’s etc. Thanks to great advice at my local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,465
Posted By Dfrost

Extremely well-said, and thorough, as usual from...

Extremely well-said, and thorough, as usual from you Andy!

I’ll mention my favorite Marinoni, well-built with North American finish (he lives outside Montreal), but with Italian tendencies in his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,825
Posted By Dfrost

This photo shows your 650B setup if my squinting...

This photo shows your 650B setup if my squinting reads the tire size correctly, and it looks like your lowered rear brake, right, Andy?

I always enjoy seeing this bike. Just wish it was while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 01:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,825
Posted By Dfrost

The tube set, which is quite nice on Sequoia...

The tube set, which is quite nice on Sequoia frames, won’t be an issue if you were to use front loading rather than rear for most of your load, especially since you mention that you already have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,579
Posted By Dfrost

I have excellent front shifting over 46-36-24...

I have excellent front shifting over 46-36-24 rings using Campagnolo Racing T FD’s (from the 8-speed era). I’m using Sachs New Success Ergo shifters (like a Campy 8-sped ergo, but with Sachs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,353
Posted By Dfrost

This thread is 13 years old! Have you looked...

This thread is 13 years old!

Have you looked at the existing post off the bike for a size? Digital calipers would answer the question, either measuring the existing seat post, or an inside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,562
Posted By Dfrost

I’d be interested in the how the bike “feel” has...

I’d be interested in the how the bike “feel” has changed between the fat-ish 700’s and the even fatter 650 ‘s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,618
Posted By Dfrost

Try Universal Cycles, located in Oregon: ...

Try Universal Cycles, located in Oregon:

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/index.php?category=198
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,223
Posted By Dfrost

I need to also mention my daughter, whose 1985...

I need to also mention my daughter, whose 1985 Miyata 310 is a few years older than she is, with the Brooks Team Pro bought in 1980 for my then newish 912.

She found the Miyata in really nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,223
Posted By Dfrost

My son, Peter, is a lugged bike fan, although...

My son, Peter, is a lugged bike fan, although he’s also been enjoying my former Klein that fits him better than me. Here he is with the orange (his favorite color after spending HS years in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,811
Posted By Dfrost

I’m a retired aerospace (rockets and satellites)...

I’m a retired aerospace (rockets and satellites) test engineer as well as being an avid but far from strong (at my best I was a “spinner” not a “masher”, now I’m just old and weak) bike rider. I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 01:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,602
Posted By Dfrost

Great color and comments about the Klein...

Great color and comments about the Klein Performance and how capable it is at (almost) everything. I once heard that Gary Klein liked using a Performance for criterium races when the surface might be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,602
Posted By Dfrost

+1 for the Klein Performance. I used my ‘92 for...

+1 for the Klein Performance. I used my ‘92 for everything as my only bike for 38,000 miles: fast-ish day rides, many centuries, and several three-week credit card tours in PNW and Europe (photo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 01:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By Dfrost

BQ’s second rider, Mark Vande Kamp, often seen in...

BQ’s second rider, Mark Vande Kamp, often seen in side-by-side photos with JH, is a professional statistician in his “day job”. I don’t drink all the BQ Kool-Aid, but do feel that their testing is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-06-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 691
Posted By Dfrost

I’ve used this brand and was impressed. Besides...

I’ve used this brand and was impressed. Besides the very nice tape - comfy, easy to install, plenty of length - the screw-clamped end caps are excellent. Don’t need any tape ATM, but GLWS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-27-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By Dfrost

You should connect with @obrenharris about the...

You should connect with @obrenharris about the lovely Centurion Pro Tour bike/frame set that he’s got for sale:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,405
Posted By Dfrost

These two: the ‘79 Miyata 912 and ‘87 Marinoni. ...

These two: the ‘79 Miyata 912 and ‘87 Marinoni.

A “forever” bike takes on a different meaning as the decades accumulate (I’m 74). These two have been with me respectively: 4.5 decades - yup, I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-25-23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,988
Posted By Dfrost

Another useful dimension would be seat post...

Another useful dimension would be seat post diameter, for those of us considering the F/F/HS/shifter option that seems like an absolutely screaming deal.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-24-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,988
Posted By Dfrost

This soooo tempting, and a gorgeous bike. Is...

This soooo tempting, and a gorgeous bike.

Is the rear tire clearance similar to the front? Any guesses on max tire size?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2,822
Views: 1,173,664
Posted By Dfrost

Roger, You might want to find time for a visit...

Roger,
You might want to find time for a visit to gugie’s Atelier in Beaverton along with your Expedition. A bit more rake to that fork, so lower trail, might provide big improvements in front load...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 12:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By Dfrost

Nice acquisition that looks to be in fantastic...

Nice acquisition that looks to be in fantastic condition!


My 1987 Marinoni Sports Tourer also has vertical rear dropouts. Love ‘em with and without fenders. And like the OP’s bike, I also have a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-10-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,007
Posted By Dfrost

That’s a beauty, Doc! It looks like “racy”...

That’s a beauty, Doc! It looks like “racy” geometry, is that correct? Thankfully not my size. GLWS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 12:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,746
Posted By Dfrost

That seems like an odd and rather short spoke...

That seems like an odd and rather short spoke length. I vaguely recall that my 650B wheels (Pacenti Brevet rims, similar to older rims like Araya, Shimano 600 tri-color hubs) used spokes around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,348
Posted By Dfrost

I lube the chains whenever they start chirping...

I lube the chains whenever they start chirping and check for chain “stretch” at that time (replace at 0.05% - usually at around 3500 miles), rear tire gets replaced with the previous front when it’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,115
Posted By Dfrost

Not “hated”, but one that never grabbed the ol’...

Not “hated”, but one that never grabbed the ol’ heart strings like others.

I really, really tried to love this 2003 Rivendell Rambouillet as my only bike for a decade with thousands of miles and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 11:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 876
Posted By Dfrost

Or gugie can modify many classic steel bikes...

Or gugie can modify many classic steel bikes into something similar, as he did with my ‘79 Miyata 912, purchased new back then.

Before Gugificazione (but already extensively updated several times...
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