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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 138
Posted By squirtdad

10000 post.......thanks all

Just happened to glance at my post count and it was 9999

so for 10,000th (my count better be right or I will be embarrased)

thanks all for help, discussions, input, entertainment,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 181
Posted By squirtdad

looks like remnants of a rubber rim tape yes...

looks like remnants of a rubber rim tape

yes need rim tape. Velox cloth for older style rims for the win
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 212
Posted By squirtdad

I carry both C02 (2 cartridges) and a pump. If...

I carry both C02 (2 cartridges) and a pump. If I had to carry only one it would be a pump.

2 rides ago I used co2 to fill up a slow leak got me 2 more miles to one block from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 260
Posted By squirtdad

not sure is this helps but As always talk to...

not sure is this helps but

As always talk to your doctor......ever person is very different

but look into a vegan or very vegetable forward diet vs a carb restricted diet. It can be way more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 99
Posted By squirtdad

126 campy ???? ...

126 campy ???? https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1295742-nos-campy-record-axle-assembly-w-nos-campy-bearings.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,045
Posted By squirtdad

this may be of interest.....I posted earlier, ...

this may be of interest.....I posted earlier, but the instructions that came from the builder of my custom steel bike called very specifically for using carbon paste for the seatpost, no matter what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,045
Posted By squirtdad

Admitted small sample size 1) friends that I...

Admitted small sample size

1) friends that I have helped have had problems with slippage when using grease and not carbon paste
2) several friends and really good professional mechanics have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,595
Posted By squirtdad

good detail point I recall someone making...

good detail point

I recall someone making adapters that could be used for shimano style shifters, the question is if the mounting block on the frame similar? I would not be surprised if someone...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-12-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By squirtdad

agree, but also because it is splined triple...

agree, but also because it is splined triple butted, 85 would have been triple butted, no splines (or at least my 85 team was)

nice bike someone will have fun with this one
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,045
Posted By squirtdad

wrong any old grease does not work for carbon ...

wrong any old grease does not work for carbon

follow what manufacturer requires or risk voiding warranty
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By squirtdad

this might be difficult..... i.e letting...

this might be difficult..... i.e letting perfection get in the way of really good, Just saying and some of these bikes are really at an 8/10 level
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,045
Posted By squirtdad

Carbon bikes are not normally not designed for a...

Carbon bikes are not normally not designed for a kick stand. you torqued an area, seatpost clamp/seatpost designed for clamping so it will have required strengths.

Just because you can clamp one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,045
Posted By squirtdad

NO grease for carbon. Do it right or don't do...

NO grease for carbon. Do it right or don't do it.

yes is does matter... grease won't hold and will need lots of cleaning for when you get the correct stuff

and then if it won't hold you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 737
Posted By squirtdad

all super good information.... just to note, I...

all super good information.... just to note, I pulled this pic from the CLC (they sell the stich an glue kits to make the trailer and the boats in the picture), it is not my set up.

no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,045
Posted By squirtdad

park has it also ...

park has it also https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/supergrip-carbon-and-alloy-assembly-compound-sac-2

helps keep seat post positioned without needing lots of torque

Interestingly enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 433
Posted By squirtdad

Brewed or americano third gen or forth gen? ...

Brewed or americano
third gen or forth gen?
Did you grind your own beans?;
what ratio coffee to water?
what water temp
what brewing tool/technique (pour over, aeropress, immersion dripper,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 737
Posted By squirtdad

you could look at roof racks on the trailer. I...

you could look at roof racks on the trailer. I have seen that, but have not personal experiences

clc stich and glue trailer with racks
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-08-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By squirtdad

there is this one us made masi ...

there is this one us made masi https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1295687-sale-original-paint-1974-masi-gran-criterium-mc58-56-5-cm-ctc-1800-a.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,783
Posted By squirtdad

my prediction is that sooner than most would...

my prediction is that sooner than most would expect is thhat entry bikes...even BSO will be 1 x electronic wireless shifting, once there is a group cheap enough to be lest costly that installing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 797
Posted By squirtdad

upgrading can get expensive fast as the quote...

upgrading can get expensive fast as the quote from the shop shows

yes you can do 11 speed on your 9 speed wheel, but you have to get a specific cassette. typical is the shimano 11/34 HG700
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,339
Posted By squirtdad

I think there will be more gains that you would...

I think there will be more gains that you would think due to 1) better aerodynamics and 2) position with better biomechanics

I notice the difference when i ride my upright position bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 554
Posted By squirtdad

I resemble that :50:

I resemble that :50:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-07-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 424
Posted By squirtdad

if the bundle does not sell, I would be...

if the bundle does not sell, I would be interested in the record pedals...... just sayin
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 220
Posted By squirtdad

JIS and ISO Campy is ISO some ideas ...

JIS and ISO Campy is ISO

some ideas

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=48420&category=4716
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,339
Posted By squirtdad

I think the best point made is: If the kid is...

I think the best point made is: If the kid is asking then it is probably time. all other concerns can be dealt with

if you go way back in to history, when schwinn varsity were the bomb, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 749
Posted By squirtdad

nice bike not sure how I missed that....guess I...

nice bike not sure how I missed that....guess I don't spend all my time on bike forums
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 749
Posted By squirtdad

Campy Racing triple experiences ???

I have a wild idea about using a racing triple on an mid 80's frame 6 speed drive train

has anyone done this, and what fun issues did you find?

thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,450
Posted By squirtdad

with the Flamingo wearing a Mercedes hood...

with the Flamingo wearing a Mercedes hood ornament on a chain
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,011
Posted By squirtdad

There are also carbon shops like Allied building...

There are also carbon shops like Allied building the frames in the US ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,080
Posted By squirtdad

Nice I would suggest checking out this...

Nice

I would suggest checking out this discussion in C&V for all things tubular https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/154679-totally-tubular.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,080
Posted By squirtdad

you can stll get the classic Ambrosio Nemesis ...

you can stll get the classic Ambrosio Nemesis aka the king of the north

I have a set that i have to tape some tires on....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,061
Posted By squirtdad

good read I was surprised at how relatively...

good read

I was surprised at how relatively little work they did on the bikes....some not surprising like all the wheels needing major truing, but all in all not huge
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 163
Posted By squirtdad

Happy to say this will go to Mad Honk great...

Happy to say this will go to Mad Honk
great to be able to energize karma for past favors
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,666
Posted By squirtdad

chances are you will need to get new levers and...

chances are you will need to get new levers and possible shifters if they are integrated

more than just get new brake cables and mechanical calipers
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,450
Posted By squirtdad

Everyone is missing the real problem here in a...

Everyone is missing the real problem here in a forest for trees way

99.99% of threadless stems are just fugly
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 93
Posted By squirtdad

105 (5700) SPD-SL pedals

Shimano 105 (5700) SPD-SL pedals
good shape, 3000 miles at best guess

$30 shipped
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 51
Posted By squirtdad

5800 11 Speed Front Derailler Banded NIB

shimano 105 11speed 5800 front derailler banded. NIB

$30 shipped. (note will take out of box and include box to make it fit small priority mail box
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 163
Posted By squirtdad

Ofmega Crankset torpado rings

Ofmega Crankset 170 with Torpado pantographer rings from a 1984 Torpado Super Strada

Crankset has a crack in the spider see the pointer

Would take rings off and just ship them as another option...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 109
Posted By squirtdad

600 Arabesque Crankset 165

600 Arabesque Crankset, 165 mm came from SR1 semi pro, too short for me so I replaced
decent shape

$75 shipped rather have them used than in my junk pile stash of critical parts
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 165
Posted By squirtdad

Rene Herse TPU tubes and patches

I tried, did not work for me...more me than tubes see thread for gory details https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1293980-tpu-tube-experience-failure-mode.html

SOLD $29 shipped...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By squirtdad

here is a link to some earlier discussion on...

here is a link to some earlier discussion on bottom bracket..... seems to me OP original post covered most options except getting bottom bracket shell replaced (Bilienky?)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By squirtdad

here is sheldon on that subject....not really...

here is sheldon on that subject....not really huge issue, but need to understand what the results are in relation to chain line

If you install an ISO crank on a J.I.S. spindle, it will sit about...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,014
Posted By squirtdad

not getting too A&S, but I avoid side walks. ...

not getting too A&S, but I avoid side walks. The are simply more dangerous than riding on the street, legal or not, unless you are going at walking speed and then you may as well walk
why:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 607
Posted By squirtdad

with indexed shifting it is best/easiest to not...

with indexed shifting it is best/easiest to not mix and match to much

I would suggest a 105 or ultegra 11 speed set up with on of the following crank options (not cheap) assuming the spindle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,595
Posted By squirtdad

OMG agree 100% $300 for turnkey from a absolute...

OMG agree 100% $300 for turnkey from a absolute quality guy obrentharris

was available as of 5/22/24
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,595
Posted By squirtdad

this is not about being a bike nerd...it is about...

this is not about being a bike nerd...it is about having a bike that is function wells and is safe.... case by case is also true, but if it has rusted chain 99% it needs service. Of course I do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,678
Posted By squirtdad

high quality dual pivot with good quality pads...

high quality dual pivot with good quality pads will give you super braking (true not as good as disc)..... and look better on that frame.

also there is a reason disc is now all thru axle, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 847
Posted By squirtdad

99.999% scam used swift titanium presented...

99.999% scam used swift titanium presented as B-17 Awkward wording. show up multiple places

pretty much like the last ski run of the day, if you ask your self if you should/ is it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,057
Posted By squirtdad

this has been working for me, and better than...

this has been working for me, and better than expected
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,595
Posted By squirtdad

That is not correct in my experience, then do ten...

That is not correct in my experience, then do ten to go bad, rust, not work as well....most older bikes, especially if the have been sitting warrant replacing all the cables and housings, brake pads...
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