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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,225
Posted By JaccoW

If you pass along Rotterdam and need some...

If you pass along Rotterdam and need some maintenance let me know!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 714
Posted By JaccoW

The decal style is from between 1980 and 1984....

The decal style is from between 1980 and 1984. IIRC Koga-Miyata never used Columbus tubing, most of it was either Tange Champion or their own Koga-Miyata Hardtlite tubing or Hi-Manga.
None of these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Well, I am back home and the bike survived,...

Well, I am back home and the bike survived, though not without some field repairs, emergency part swaps and some broken bolts and dowels. Oh and more flats than I care to remember. :D
It's been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,524
Posted By JaccoW

Don't sleep on the H+SON Archetypes. They're...

Don't sleep on the H+SON Archetypes.

They're a 25mm tall aero rim and I've been using them on my Koga-Miyata SilverAce commuter for several years now. Still true as can be and that's with a bike I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Here are some beauty shots before I take the bike...

Here are some beauty shots before I take the bike apart for travel.

http://i.imgur.com/NwDZpdC.jpg (https://imgur.com/NwDZpdC)
Drivetrain side shot

http://i.imgur.com/n33YPol.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,276
Posted By JaccoW

Life is a lot easier with the right tools. ...

Life is a lot easier with the right tools.

In this case, a headset press tool from Cyclus (https://shop.ra-co.com/en/cyclus-tools-head-set-press-tool-1-1-1-8-720217.html). Got one new a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Life is a lot easier with the right tools. ...

Life is a lot easier with the right tools.

In this case, a headset press tool from Cyclus (https://shop.ra-co.com/en/cyclus-tools-head-set-press-tool-1-1-1-8-720217.html). Got one new a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 03:23 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Lighterpack.com (https://lighterpack.com) It's...

Lighterpack.com (https://lighterpack.com) It's used a lot in the Ultralight commmunity to share packs and get easy feedback. I like it as a pack list that makes it easy to get an overview if I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Just wrapping up the final stuff and figuring out...

Just wrapping up the final stuff and figuring out whether I want to go through the process of replacing the headset. I weighed the bike today and all in all the bare bike with racks and frame lock...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 21,319
Posted By JaccoW

My 1992 Koga-Miyata 'Graveller'...

My 1992 Koga-Miyata 'Graveller' (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1215974-1993-koga-miyata-world-traveller-project-66cm-frame.html) in full touring outfit.

http://i.imgur.com/6P277q4.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,276
Posted By JaccoW

And the rear wheel is finished as well. I...

And the rear wheel is finished as well.

I was waiting for the rim to arrive but it turns out the shop I ordered it from a couple of weeks ago... didn't continue the rest of the order when the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

And the rear wheel is finished as well. I...

And the rear wheel is finished as well.

I was waiting for the rim to arrive but it turns out the shop I ordered it from a couple of weeks ago... didn't continue the rest of the order when the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Rear light replaced. Cables resoldered. ...

Rear light replaced.

Cables resoldered.

Bike, ridden. ;)

The standlight lasts a weirdly short time so I might have to dig into that a bit later. Not looking forward to cracking the light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,263,503
Posted By JaccoW

Love MKS's Next models. Those 3-4 sealed bearings...

Love MKS's Next models. Those 3-4 sealed bearings in a pedal makes them extremely smooth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,276
Posted By JaccoW

Why do silly things? Because I want to! And me...

Why do silly things? Because I want to! And me putting my fingers in bikes where they shouldn't be continues. :D

The IQ-X head light originally comes with the tiny wiring that B+M puts on all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

And me putting my fingers where they shouldn't be...

And me putting my fingers where they shouldn't be continues. :D

The IQ-X originally comes with the tiny wiring that B+M puts on all their lights. And I wanted to give it the full SON coaxial wires...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-04-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,485
Posted By JaccoW

Some are chill, some are meme-y and others are...

Some are chill, some are meme-y and others are filled with gatekeepers. But plenty of helpful people around. It would be a shame for these forums to just be for old people.

I'm fairly active on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 895
Posted By JaccoW

It's kind of weird but I like it! Add a dynamo...

It's kind of weird but I like it! Add a dynamo hub and lights and it will be a great bike to putter around town with.

Nice find!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,276
Posted By JaccoW

I was hoping to start building the rear wheel...

I was hoping to start building the rear wheel soon but fate had other plans. :lol:

The Onyx hub (https://onyxrp.com/store/mtb-hubs/onyx-mtb-mfu-cl-hg-11spd-135-qr-rear-hub/) came in today and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

I was hoping to start building the rear wheel...

I was hoping to start building the rear wheel soon but fate had other plans. :lol:

The Onyx hub (https://onyxrp.com/store/mtb-hubs/onyx-mtb-mfu-cl-hg-11spd-135-qr-rear-hub/) came in today and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Now the wiring is something for another day......

Now the wiring is something for another day... but I am contemplating opening up the IQ-X and replacing the wiring with SON's coaxial wiring for a cleaner look and better waterproofness of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,276
Posted By JaccoW

Like I said, time to make a new bracket from an...

Like I said, time to make a new bracket from an old chainring.

First chainrings I came across were from a Stronglight crankset with a cracked NDS crank. But then I realized all these chainrings do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Like I said, time to make a new bracket from an...

Like I said, time to make a new bracket from an old chainring.

First chainrings I came across were from a Stronglight crankset with a cracked NDS crank. But then I realized all these chainrings do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,276
Posted By JaccoW

Yes, virtually all my bikes use dynamo hubs. That...

Yes, virtually all my bikes use dynamo hubs. That particular one is the Batavus Randonneur GL (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1134764-batavus-randonneur-gl-project.html). ;)
It's fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,732
Posted By JaccoW

That is absolutely beautiful! Lovely detail. ...

That is absolutely beautiful! Lovely detail.

Here is the link to the project page: VeloColour.com (https://www.velocolour.com/sarroniredcolnago)

Another lover of the new SIlca Impero Ultimate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 805
Posted By JaccoW

Here are the cable oilers on my bike: ...

Here are the cable oilers on my bike:

http://i.imgur.com/PKPsY8rh.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/PKPsY8r.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/N7sIknlh.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/N7sIknl.jpg)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,276
Posted By JaccoW

I redid the whole braking setup for the Graveller...

I redid the whole braking setup for the Graveller and moved the cross levers to a much more comfortable wide posiiton. It's basically like having two bars in one. Drops and hoods, with a fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

So just a minor update for tonight. I redid the...

So just a minor update for tonight. I redid the whole braking setup and moved the cross levers to a much more comfortable wide setup. It's basically like having two bars in one. Drops and hoods, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 77,062
Posted By JaccoW

I'll take a look tomorrow but know the LiteAce...

I'll take a look tomorrow but know the LiteAce model name was used from 1997 until at least 2013, maybe even later.
Yours looks like a fairly pristine example. Usually it's enough to compare colour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 805
Posted By JaccoW

I am currently installing one of these...

I am currently installing one of these (https://www.libertecycles.nl/oilers) on my bike. Just roll the rubber ring back and a oiler hole appears.

Alternatively, ribbed white housing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,830
Posted By JaccoW

I love what you've done with the bike! Who knew...

I love what you've done with the bike! Who knew it would get such a new lease on life after all these years. And that maroon paintjob is still gorgeous. <3

Thanks for the update!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

My parents are on their way back from the US with...

My parents are on their way back from the US with my Onyx hub and I have a lot of parts arrive in the past few days to wrap things up.
I'll be switching over to the cross-levers in a different place...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,263,503
Posted By JaccoW

Some parts for the Graveller. ...

Some parts for the Graveller.

http://i.imgur.com/bUXLJ7j.jpg (https://imgur.com/bUXLJ7j)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By JaccoW

Also, do you really mean the FullPro A? That one...

Also, do you really mean the FullPro A? That one was only available for a single model year in 1985.
Sizing is important as well.

Your best bet is to keep an eye on Marktplaats.nl...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,263,503
Posted By JaccoW

Got my hands on a second-hand Velogical rim...

Got my hands on a second-hand Velogical rim dynamo (https://www.velogical-engineering.com/dynamo/product-information/?lang=en). Always wanted to use one of these, it's absolutely tiny. About the size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By JaccoW

I might be able to help, though I have a limited...

I might be able to help, though I have a limited timeframe myself. Hollandbikeshop is one of the more complete places.
Also, don't forget Bikestoremember.nl (https://bikestoremember.nl/) if it is an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,263,503
Posted By JaccoW

My holiday pay came in this month and we're in...

My holiday pay came in this month and we're in the home stretch for preparations for my tour.

On my last trip I noticed some issues with the brakes when they got wet. The pad holder post was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

So my holiday pay came in this month and we're in...

So my holiday pay came in this month and we're in the home stretch for preparations. So I spent a lot of money these past couple of days for the last couple of parts for the bike and some first aid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 248,215
Posted By JaccoW

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red...

Nah, pretty sure that is a clip on light. The red one around the seat tube is the rear one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 248,215
Posted By JaccoW

Spotted an old Puch Cavalier mixte beater with...

Spotted an old Puch Cavalier mixte beater with Lambert style Pro-5-Vis chainrings.That's pretty much the only special thing about this bike.

http://i.imgur.com/Cg5KgP6.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,873
Posted By JaccoW

I think for me is when the frame has obvious...

I think for me is when the frame has obvious structural issues or when it has some proprietary components that are impossible to replace... and I have skipped that rule in the past for really cool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my...

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my previous post. Rode it together with my father and we cut down the 300km in 3 days down to a more manageable 180km over 3 days.
Still, great trip,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22,520
Views: 3,588,031
Posted By JaccoW

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my...

So I just came back from the Camino Brabant in my previous post. Rode it together with my father and we cut down the 300km in 3 days down to a more manageable 180km over 3 days.
Still, great trip,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 22,520
Views: 3,588,031
Posted By JaccoW

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this...

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this weekend so I am going for a 3 day tour with my father doind the Camino Brabant (https://www.caminobrabant.nl/) cycle route. A bit like the Santiago de...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this...

The weather is supposed to be pretty good this weekend so I am going for a 3 day tour with my father doind the Camino Brabant cycle route. A bit like the Santiago de Compostella but much, much more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Taking the bike on a first multi-day trip this...

Taking the bike on a first multi-day trip this weekend together with my father.

Also, some pics of the madness that are these wide handlebars. XD
They're actually surprisingly comfortable so far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,320
Posted By JaccoW

I think this bike would look great with the...

I think this bike would look great with the fender mounted SON rear light as well. You could always replace the VeloLumino with the Velo Orange reflector...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 21,319
Posted By JaccoW

I will shoot some beauty shots when I finish...

I will shoot some beauty shots when I finish things up and clean the bike again.
For now you'll have to do with the indoor shot.

http://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/KfTtmG4.jpg)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,276
Posted By JaccoW

Used the great weather today to clean the shed....

Used the great weather today to clean the shed. It has been sinking into the ground on one end so the rental company should send a specialist over to fix it some time.
Anyway, it was a good moment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 48,596
Posted By JaccoW

Did my first test ride with the setup yesterday...

Did my first test ride with the setup yesterday and while the wider handlebars feel weird at first, it also really opens up my chest and makes breathing easier. We'll have to see what happens when I...
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