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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By embankmentlb

The 3rensho advertisement brings back memories....

The 3rensho advertisement brings back memories. That was the bike and setup I dreamed about!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 39,507
Posted By embankmentlb

All the cyclists I have ever met have more than...

All the cyclists I have ever met have more than their fare share of quirks. I imagine many would say I fit in that category as will. We tend to gravitate to obscure passions and activities. Not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,843
Posted By embankmentlb

Thanks to everyone for posting their wonderful...

Thanks to everyone for posting their wonderful rigs! I don’t feel so alone 😊...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,843
Posted By embankmentlb

Lonely 26 in a 29 world?

Hi everyone, I took my old 2001 Klein Attitude out for some trail rides over the weekend. Three 20 mile rides on some pavement, dirt access roads & single track. I had a great time! Nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,515
Posted By embankmentlb

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,555
Posted By embankmentlb

Quality parts with modern conveniences for 126...

Quality parts with modern conveniences for 126 spacing. I wish someone would take this so I could stop pondering.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By embankmentlb

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aerodynamic 3r
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,555
Posted By embankmentlb

What is the rear spacing? 8 speed hyper...

What is the rear spacing?
8 speed hyper cassette?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By embankmentlb

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Mine also was cobbled together from my old ride, an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By embankmentlb

Excellent bike! DM is probably my favorite...

Excellent bike!
DM is probably my favorite frame builder.
I like his story and philosophy. His frames are not overly ornate, just well made & to be ridden. I remember his advertisements in 80s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-10-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 385
Posted By embankmentlb

I would like to share what I learned the other...

I would like to share what I learned the other day. Black India ink works wonders on beat up black anodized components. I don’t know how permanent it will be but I found it to work amazingly well in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-17-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By embankmentlb

I believe Ultegra dt shifters only went to 8...

I believe Ultegra dt shifters only went to 8 speed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-16-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By embankmentlb

I have never seen those. Would like some myself.

I have never seen those. Would like some myself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 114,941
Posted By embankmentlb

The treading is English. I believe the seat post...

The treading is English. I believe the seat post is 27.2. Daisy, the cat, is my assistant. She is in charge of quality control!
The bike was purchased by a previous owner at the The Big Wheel in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 114,941
Posted By embankmentlb

Thank you! Could be Gitane. I don’t have a clue. 😊

Thank you! Could be Gitane. I don’t have a clue. 😊
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 114,941
Posted By embankmentlb

Many years ago there was a discussion in the CR...

Many years ago there was a discussion in the CR group regarding Flying Dutchman. Something was mentioned about Allegro? being the manufacturer. I am open to ideas.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 114,941
Posted By embankmentlb

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Flying Dutchman, don’t see many of these around....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 483
Posted By embankmentlb

One summer in the early 80s I worked at a small...

One summer in the early 80s I worked at a small shop that carried Panasonic. Drooled over that bike or the 80s version of it in ice blue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 483
Posted By embankmentlb

I do have clamp on shifters. Hoping for a frame...

I do have clamp on shifters. Hoping for a frame that has little in the way of braze-on fittings.
This project is all in the early stages. Really trying to establish a direction to devote my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 483
Posted By embankmentlb

70s frame for black dura-ace

Hi gang. I am slowly pulling together a collection of black Dura-Ace 7100. The mid 1970s is just a bit before my introduction to cycling so I would like some input from the seasoned experts. What...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 11,391
Posted By embankmentlb

https://youtu.be/9qWQkjTRzuM?si=-JK4bJS1-TictHkF ...

https://youtu.be/9qWQkjTRzuM?si=-JK4bJS1-TictHkF

Joo can’t pick a favorite either. However, he really likes his Look Hinault 753!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-31-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 575
Posted By embankmentlb

I wish someone would go ahead and buy these. It’s...

I wish someone would go ahead and buy these. It’s all I can do not to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,132
Posted By embankmentlb

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Gainesville Ga. Schwinn, 1988.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By embankmentlb

C Record oddities discussed?

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Calling in the experts!! The more I learn about Campy from this era the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,938
Posted By embankmentlb

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More Ofmega & Campy obsolescence!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,938
Posted By embankmentlb

You have a good eye! Those are F3’s. Custom...

You have a good eye! Those are F3’s. Custom painted and detailed Long bonnet F3’s as delivered from GM. These are actual old Varney shells on Athearn HF drive chassis.
Maybe I can post a close up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,600
Posted By embankmentlb

https://youtu.be/2k6OsRGAADo?si=M2zX0TBJL2kxfPrK ...

https://youtu.be/2k6OsRGAADo?si=M2zX0TBJL2kxfPrK
Intersting video and test ride of a bonded frame. Bikeit uk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,938
Posted By embankmentlb

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Some excellent displays in this thread. I made this ove4 the holidays to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,317
Posted By embankmentlb

Do the decals seem to be clear coated? I know...

Do the decals seem to be clear coated? I know that in the day TSD would supply decal sets to dealers and we used them on old junk bikes as a lark. I had an old Panasonic DX 2000 rattle canned with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By embankmentlb

I am in Georgia and would love to be a part of...

I am in Georgia and would love to be a part of some vintage rides in the South East.
There was a ride advertised for vintage bikes on July 9th of 2023 just south of Atlanta. Unfortunately I had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,430
Posted By embankmentlb

Excellent bike! Showroom clean to boot!

Excellent bike! Showroom clean to boot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,118
Posted By embankmentlb

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Merry Christmas!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,822
Posted By embankmentlb

I am speaking somewhat out of just what I read in...

I am speaking somewhat out of just what I read in advertisements and talking to others. The truth is a never actually touched a piece of Campy until 1987.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,822
Posted By embankmentlb

Cyclists in the 1970s and 80s were a pretty...

Cyclists in the 1970s and 80s were a pretty conservative lot. That is why Campagnolo was so popular. It always worked day after day despite being 10 years behind in technology.
Catalogs of the day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,997
Posted By embankmentlb

Ride more. Display more of my old parts in...

Ride more.
Display more of my old parts in more artistic and fun ways. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,027
Posted By embankmentlb

I am generally not a fan of retro re issue bikes....

I am generally not a fan of retro re issue bikes. Raleigh did that with their red, black & yellow team frames years ago. The new frames may have been high quality but the details were poor at best....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,380
Posted By embankmentlb

May I suggest searching for Campagnolo in Fine...

May I suggest searching for Campagnolo in Fine Art America’s site. Some nice and interesting items available there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 653
Posted By embankmentlb

Campy experts & pulleys

I am a fan of vintage Campy but I am certainly no expert. I find that some Nuevo record era pulley wheels are labeled Campagnolo and some apparently are not. Do they differ from model of derailleur...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-03-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,019
Posted By embankmentlb

Pm sent!

Pm sent!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 03:58 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,629
Posted By embankmentlb

The bike that lives in my dreams: 3rensho...

The bike that lives in my dreams:
3rensho Aerodynamics
Suntour Symetric shifters
Suntour Cyclone front and rear derailleurs
Sugino Aero Mighty crank & pedals
Sintour Superbe hubs
Diacomp...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-23, 03:37 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,119
Posted By embankmentlb

No question.

No question.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,119
Posted By embankmentlb

I had a subscription to VeloNews starting the...

I had a subscription to VeloNews starting the late 1970s. It was clear at that time that Lemond had a special talent. If America had any chance of succeeding in Europe it was with Lemond. How far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 02:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By embankmentlb

I don’t have a solution but sounds like a you...

I don’t have a solution but sounds like a you have some cool bits to work with!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By embankmentlb

Amazing how geometry has changed. Today we have...

Amazing how geometry has changed. Today we have been sold on a soft Cadillac ride and high handlebars. No saying the new is necessary bad but maybe we have lost that sports car feel and satisfaction.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By embankmentlb

Thanks for a the responses! I spent a few hours...

Thanks for a the responses! I spent a few hours this weekend maintaining the GT and even went for a couple of rides. Everything works fine. My biggest gripe is the Suntour paddle shifters. They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By embankmentlb

I have been researching this bike for some time....

I have been researching this bike for some time. Many people say 650b tires will mount right up to these wheels. I will probably build new wheels in 650b anyway.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By embankmentlb

GT Continnum Upgrade

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This is a project I have started and stopped several different times over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,100
Posted By embankmentlb

I would have thought some spoke wrench work would...

I would have thought some spoke wrench work would be the answer until a proper repair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 18,824
Posted By embankmentlb

Generation E for e-bikes.

Generation E for e-bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 683
Posted By embankmentlb

Shimano 572 crankset removal help

I pulled my old 2001 Klein Attitude out of storage. Getting back into trail riding. Wonderful bike! It has a Shimano LX 572 octalink crank. I would like to remove the crank for grease and cleaning....
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