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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By jamesdak

Nope, I've actually never done that. On this...

Nope, I've actually never done that. On this groupset the crank was polishable as were the metal bits of the RD and the metal bits of the FD except for the cage. Brake calipers were not nor the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By jamesdak

Nothing but rain all day so I worked on this one...

Nothing but rain all day so I worked on this one throughout the day. The paint did come in but was too dark. Lightened it a bit with some cream white paint and got pretty close. Then I used a drop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,240
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how it looked when I finished with it. ...

Here's how it looked when I finished with it.


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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By jamesdak

No clue what it is but that's a whole lot of...

No clue what it is but that's a whole lot of coolness to me!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-25-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 319
Posted By jamesdak

I'd be happy at $300

I'd be happy at $300
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,521
Posted By jamesdak

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box. ...

Here's how the Holdsworth came out of the box.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By jamesdak

Spent more time on this one today. Pulled apart...

Spent more time on this one today. Pulled apart the BB and found more fairly clear but really thick and sticky red grease. Not very much of it though, seems like the bearings were not very well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 632
Posted By jamesdak

YES! :speedy:

YES! :speedy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By jamesdak

And... A seatpost swap on this. Found an...

And...

A seatpost swap on this. Found an older FSA to match the crank. Save me a whole oz too!! :D
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 794
Views: 43,743
Posted By jamesdak

LOL, yep, and tires pumped up and stem height...

LOL, yep, and tires pumped up and stem height and.....:o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By jamesdak

I've been messing with this one throughout the...

I've been messing with this one throughout the week. This morning I decided that even though I'm trying to keep this at hardly any expense to me, those Biopace chainrings had to go. Had some black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 794
Views: 43,743
Posted By jamesdak

Cheap Shogun with 600 Arabesque

An old Army buddy down in Texas is selling this if you are in the area. Not really a bike guy but straight up honest and good guy. I just told him how to measure for size.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 601
Posted By jamesdak

No clue who made it but I think it's pretty cool...

No clue who made it but I think it's pretty cool too and for that price it's even cooler. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,240
Posted By jamesdak

They were the original Simplex

They were the original Simplex
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By jamesdak

Three more hours on this one after my ride. ...

Three more hours on this one after my ride. Cleaned parts and then went after bearings. The hubs were a bit gross but the freewheel feels great and is spinning freely and quietly. Ran out of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21,855
Views: 3,174,093
Posted By jamesdak

And now, real pictures from the ride, LOL! ...

And now, real pictures from the ride, LOL!

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One of many canals bringing water...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21,855
Views: 3,174,093
Posted By jamesdak

The star of the show today was the Krapf bike. ...

The star of the show today was the Krapf bike. Pictures just don't do it justice. It's so beautiful, so comfortable, so smooth and quiet, so fast, so shiny, so sexy, so precise, so perfect! :D

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,342
Posted By jamesdak

Getting the Krapf ready to take out this morning...

Getting the Krapf ready to take out this morning and I'm struck again by just how gorgeous that bike is. And....for the first time since I got it years and years ago I'm wondering if it's time to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 42,937
Posted By jamesdak

I guess I can add three more since I last posted...

I guess I can add three more since I last posted in 2023

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Colnago C40,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By jamesdak

I beginning to wonder if those days are over. ...

I beginning to wonder if those days are over. The latest knee replacement just isn't coming around. It's been over 6 months now and I still have a hitch in my stroke no matter how many miles I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 439
Posted By jamesdak

88 Sirrus - Next project for the Bike Collective

50 miles on the Sancineto this morning must have wore me out and made me susceptible to the N+1 virus again. I mean, dang I just sold off the Trek 5200 last night. Anyway, there was a 1988...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,769
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, like others are saying. Many of us start...

Yep, like others are saying. Many of us start with a part or parts and progress to a final build that is so awesome.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 279
Posted By jamesdak

Dropped the Poprad off for the wheels truing...

Dropped the Poprad off for the wheels truing after my ride today on the Sancineto. Should get 'er back soon and be able to get the fight on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 279
Posted By jamesdak

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 279
Posted By jamesdak

Lemond Poprad Disc, from the morning also. Pics...

Lemond Poprad Disc, from the morning also. Pics do not capture the fine metal sparkle in the red paint.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 279
Posted By jamesdak

This morning's shots of the Team USA to catch the...

This morning's shots of the Team USA to catch the current configuration. I changed several things last year as I used this one.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 279
Posted By jamesdak

Battle Royale - Team USA vs Lemond Poprad in a fight to the death!!

A few months back I mentioned picking up a Lemond Poprad and how the old Team USA was trembling in fear. Well the old Raleigh took offense to my comments and has challenged the cheeky Poprad to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 794
Views: 43,743
Posted By jamesdak

1973 Super Mondia Special $700

Just to let eveyone know, the Mondia discussed in this thread last year is up for sale locally. No clue if Joel would be willing to ship but figured I'd share it here.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By jamesdak

It's got 700 x 25 GP 5000 on it with room for a...

It's got 700 x 25 GP 5000 on it with room for a tad more. But honestly I don't feel any need for anything larger on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21,855
Views: 3,174,093
Posted By jamesdak

Took a day's leave today. Decided to do a mild...

Took a day's leave today. Decided to do a mild climb to see how the legs are doing. Also wanted to feel out the problem knee on some hills. Really nice morning but I got out later than planned. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By jamesdak

Been messing with this one a bit again. Had it...

Been messing with this one a bit again. Had it out on a ride and then finally got around to rewrapping the bar tape. Gonna make a few more minor changes to it but I think for the most part I've got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21,855
Views: 3,174,093
Posted By jamesdak

First time back out on the Moser after the mild...

First time back out on the Moser after the mild refurb on new rims, tires, etc. Just me daily standard after work ride, staying out for 26 miles. Only grabbed one picture while out on the ride and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8,834
Views: 1,149,153
Posted By jamesdak

Got in the cap today for the Grammo stem I just...

Got in the cap today for the Grammo stem I just put on the Sancineto. I was thinking I was going to get something plasticky and 3d printed. This is nice rubber, cool!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 550
Posted By jamesdak

Wow, fat tires on fast bikes, titanium parts,...

Wow, fat tires on fast bikes, titanium parts, disc brakes, all back in 1974. What's old is new again, LOL!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,373
Posted By jamesdak

Totally subjective on my part from a slew of...

Totally subjective on my part from a slew of bikes I've had. My weight has varied the past 6-8 years from high 180's to low 200 lbs. Every SL bike under me will flex when I stand a pedal to the point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21,855
Views: 3,174,093
Posted By jamesdak

Out this morning for a 30 mile shakedown ride of...

Out this morning for a 30 mile shakedown ride of the newly built up Sancineto. Gotta say that the crew at The Bike Shoppe really got this baby dialed in right for me. Super quiet drivetrain the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 236
Posted By jamesdak

Credit for the build goes to The Bike Shoppe in...

Credit for the build goes to The Bike Shoppe in Ogden, UT. I did the mockup but they did all the heavy lifting of this one for me. Great shop! I just wanted it done and have too many projects...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 236
Posted By jamesdak

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More sweet craftmanship...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 236
Posted By jamesdak

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Not feeling the "gold" bolts ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 236
Posted By jamesdak

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Chorus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 236
Posted By jamesdak

Sancineto is done! Photo dump!

Pretty stoked about this one and hope it rides as well as it looks when I take it out in about an hour. Really happy with how it turned out after seeing how faded looking the paint was when I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 533
Posted By jamesdak

Very nice, something tells me that would clean up...

Very nice, something tells me that would clean up quite nicely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 663
Posted By jamesdak

Assist: ...

Assist:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,590
Posted By jamesdak

A month later and things really aren't any...

A month later and things really aren't any better. This may be the best it's going to be. Each ride it takes me a few hundred yards before the knee bends enough to allow me to stay fully seated in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By jamesdak

Yeah, in those years Raleighs jumped from 53 cm...

Yeah, in those years Raleighs jumped from 53 cm to 57cm, nothing in between which is my sweet spot. It honestly doesn't feel small when I'm on it. In fact I had it out for about a mile last night...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 560
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, like others said, local hardware store and...

Yep, like others said, local hardware store and take the stem with you. In my book better to go local where you can test fit bolts then risk an online purchase for what might be the right part.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,163
Posted By jamesdak

I've bought from this seller before and found him...

I've bought from this seller before and found him good to deal with and even helpful for finding some rare parts.

This might be a fun project to figure things out on since it's not a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By jamesdak

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Oops, backwards. Shame on me! ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By jamesdak

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Hmm...I need to swap this light saddle onto another bike more deserving....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By jamesdak

Photos of last year's winter bike-Warning modern mangled frame content.

Finally got around to doing a true photoshoot of the Bianchi Giro I picked up this winter for bad road use. This has me trying to decide what to do for next year's winter riding. I could continue...
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