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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,073
Posted By etherhuffer

There's a true fan! I used to do concert...

There's a true fan! I used to do concert photography in the the 70's, have hundreds of photos of them from back in the day. Sat on top of their van at State Line Idaho for Nor'Wester 76 and watched...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,073
Posted By etherhuffer

Same here! Maybe I should change my handle to...

Same here! Maybe I should change my handle to ReImaginos!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,073
Posted By etherhuffer

The Red and the Black! ...

The Red and the Black!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,073
Posted By etherhuffer

Andy, that Huffy is so Cino. I was talking Cino...

Andy, that Huffy is so Cino. I was talking Cino some years ago with a friend and thought that we should all be required to bring a dead Huffy frame to Cino. Then ask the farmer on that last stretch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 393
Posted By etherhuffer

Correct. I just cleaned up the housing end and up...

Correct. I just cleaned up the housing end and up it went. I have both 4 and 5 mm housing ferrules, so good to go there. The worst part is that stupid little hook end of metal from the cut I have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 393
Posted By etherhuffer

Housing

Housing
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 393
Posted By etherhuffer

Yes, figured it out. Brifter end is OK, the other...

Yes, figured it out. Brifter end is OK, the other points need the caps. I have both plastic and stainless caps for appropriate cables. So far so good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 426
Posted By etherhuffer

Use any frame saver product. A climate may be dry...

Use any frame saver product. A climate may be dry indeed, but humidity exists, and steel rusts. It is really cheap insurance. If you look at old rustbucket frames, the chain stays and fork ends get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 393
Posted By etherhuffer

Brifter Cabling. End Cap at Brifter End or No?

Brain dead today. Can't remember, do you add a cable end cap to the end that goes into brifter?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 447
Posted By etherhuffer

A very overlooked bike is the Raleigh R300...

A very overlooked bike is the Raleigh R300 touring. It came with so so components but the frame is really tough aluminum.. You can get these for cheap and do a build up. I would say the one thing to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 320
Posted By etherhuffer

I learned a bunch back then too, forgot most of...

I learned a bunch back then too, forgot most of it! One that people never think about: sharpen your screwdrivers! Either file or grind to a sharp edge, far less slippage in the groove when you do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 320
Posted By etherhuffer

I have older Craftsman ones that work well. The...

I have older Craftsman ones that work well. The long t handled ones are invaluable'
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 320
Posted By etherhuffer

Good to know. Adding PB Blaster in advance. Will...

Good to know. Adding PB Blaster in advance. Will check out WERA
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 320
Posted By etherhuffer

SunRace Hub Bearing type?

Older 8 speed hub, looking at this I see a set screw on one side. Going to check bearings but before I jump in wondering if anyone can tell if these have cartridge bearings or cup and cone? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 204
Posted By etherhuffer

Velo Orange Chromed Crank

I got several of these when they closed them out years ago.
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Anyone get one,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 58,808
Posted By etherhuffer

"Show me a hole in the ground and you got...

"Show me a hole in the ground and you got nothing. Put something in that hole and you got the start of a good joke" Milton Berle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8,042
Views: 1,003,709
Posted By etherhuffer

My brother in law said Here, take this. I had...

My brother in law said Here, take this. I had overhauled it for him years ago but he didn't ride it much. Trying to decide if I should sell it or strip it. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 41,781
Posted By etherhuffer

Been rearranging King of Mercia over the last...

Been rearranging King of Mercia over the last winter. Rebuilt rear wheel with new hub (race was shot on old one, weird lacing) Custom for a prior owner, and he didn't put any bosses on the front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 539
Posted By etherhuffer

Was the Campy knockoff called the Biggus Dickus?

Was the Campy knockoff called the Biggus Dickus?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 203
Posted By etherhuffer

Old Redline. Conquest?

No name decal on this one. Any ideas of which model I have? It's a 2x8 Sora shifters, VO crank replacement. No label on hubs. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 185
Posted By etherhuffer

Got it. Will try cable adjustment on this. I...

Got it. Will try cable adjustment on this. I peeled off the bashgaurd too. It was not helping see the alignment
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 185
Posted By etherhuffer

Giant Roam/Acera Triple set up problems

Saved from a dumpster, good shape save for a rusty chain. The front derailleur had slipped down. With chain off moved the derailleur up for big ring clearance. A visual check show that in the small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21,930
Views: 3,239,209
Posted By etherhuffer

Out to Olympic National Park/Lake Crescent. The...

Out to Olympic National Park/Lake Crescent. The Discovery Trail. Wonderful weather and temperatures. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21,930
Views: 3,239,209
Posted By etherhuffer

A tiny ride around Ouest Seattle to Lincoln Park....

A tiny ride around Ouest Seattle to Lincoln Park. Forgot to take a picture of the troll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15,515
Views: 4,185,352
Posted By etherhuffer

Friend called, daughter pulled this out of a...

Friend called, daughter pulled this out of a dumpster. Rusty chain but everything works. Go figure........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,831
Posted By etherhuffer

A fine stinky French frommage covered in...

A fine stinky French frommage covered in corrosion. A great place to convince your spouse to never tag along to a Cino ride again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1,785
Views: 251,466
Posted By etherhuffer

I am about 3 blocks from there. My usual route is...

I am about 3 blocks from there. My usual route is down Avalon to Alki, around the point and back up Jacobsen or Atlas. Was out today the pollen count is way up
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,785
Views: 251,466
Posted By etherhuffer

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3910_dd7030d0c0d06231de15f5a6f42ccc1810101a5c.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 115,677
Posted By etherhuffer

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,254
Posted By etherhuffer

That I didn't know.

That I didn't know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,254
Posted By etherhuffer

I didn't do the show this year. I was a little...

I didn't do the show this year. I was a little bit annoyed by the upgraded early bird tickets. Pay more to scarf up better goods early? I think its sort of poor form
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 387
Posted By etherhuffer

If you use Chaser Tech pulleys be careful with...

If you use Chaser Tech pulleys be careful with the color. Red will make you go much much faster immediately. Green will turn you into a retro-grouch and you will immediately slow down and start...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,606
Posted By etherhuffer

I agree that more dilute is better. A little...

I agree that more dilute is better. A little elbow grease with weaker solution works well. Neutralizing with baking soda not a bad idea. But remember that when the rust is gone the underlying metal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,650
Posted By etherhuffer

My 70's Varsity came with turkey wings. Nearly...

My 70's Varsity came with turkey wings. Nearly useless with chrome rims and bad compound. But they were useful when slow rolling to class on campus. It became habit. Decades later I use interrupters...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,050
Posted By etherhuffer

https://moonsterleather.com/blogs/news/how-to-remo...

https://moonsterleather.com/blogs/news/how-to-remove-mold-from-leather
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,048
Posted By etherhuffer

Well…..look what arrived for my birthday. A nice...

Well…..look what arrived for my birthday. A nice camera lens spanner tool! Going to see if I can unstick the leaf shutter on my grandfather’s Minolta rangefinder from the 1960’s....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,396
Posted By etherhuffer

Tell us more. I would love to know how you will...

Tell us more. I would love to know how you will do the pantograph work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 12:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,535
Posted By etherhuffer

Are those the ones with cutout switches on top?

Are those the ones with cutout switches on top?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Posted By etherhuffer

This was spotted on a ride in West Seattle. It’s...

This was spotted on a ride in West Seattle. It’s a mid drive e-bike conversion. Apparently it is a good set up save for riding in a cross wind! No idea on where there wheels came from
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Posted By etherhuffer

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 679
Posted By etherhuffer

Needle nose pliers!

Needle nose pliers!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,132
Posted By etherhuffer

Yes, some of us here might even despair at the...

Yes, some of us here might even despair at the death of the adverb in modern language. Not to mention the ice-pick-in-the-ear of 'eksetera,' or even 'impactful.' Good lord......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 340
Posted By etherhuffer

those springs are pretty handy and can stabilize...

those springs are pretty handy and can stabilize steering and they keep the bars from swinging around when parking the bike. I had one on a tourer, kept the pannier laden bars forward when I got off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 11:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,939
Posted By etherhuffer

I also might add that the spray waterproofing...

I also might add that the spray waterproofing stuff, Techron, is helpful on most nylon stuff. We use it on our travel umbrellas, nylon should bags, etc. Really helps keep the water at bay
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 596
Posted By etherhuffer

Tall guys cheap? I resemble that remark. Perhaps...

Tall guys cheap? I resemble that remark. Perhaps one reason is that for those of us at 6’4” everything begins with a premium: clothes, cars, bikes, furniture etc are all more dear in price. Custom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,939
Posted By etherhuffer

Look up the Jandd website. They make a good cover

Look up the Jandd website. They make a good cover
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,046
Posted By etherhuffer

My expensive wire strippers have big arc spark...

My expensive wire strippers have big arc spark bites out of the cutting edges…..

Driving to Portland in my 73 Nova, straight 6 250. I turn to my friend and say “ I wish this piece of **** would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,048
Posted By etherhuffer

Excellent, reminds me of one of my lesser smart...

Excellent, reminds me of one of my lesser smart adventures. There was a huge lightning storm in Spokane, and I took out my huge METAL tripod and started taking time release photos. Awesome pictures,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 918
Posted By etherhuffer

Looks like a used condom from the Aurora Ave...

Looks like a used condom from the Aurora Ave hooker district in Seattle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,258
Posted By etherhuffer

Oof! You needed a mirror lens!

Oof! You needed a mirror lens!
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