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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Prunesquallor

Enjoyed your build video. May I ask from where...

Enjoyed your build video. May I ask from where did you source your decals? VeloCals was my go-to, but alas, no more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Prunesquallor

1987 Bianchi Brava rescued from a friend's...

1987 Bianchi Brava rescued from a friend's garage. She was the original owner. It was originally going to be a build for my wife. It turned out to be too big for her, but the perfect size for me! 😁
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Prunesquallor

What’s the plan for the Colnago?

What’s the plan for the Colnago?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By Prunesquallor

Just to close this out, after a 40-mile ride with...

Just to close this out, after a 40-mile ride with the 1050s, I decided y’all were right, they didn’t feel very good. Too much pull required. Swapped with BR-R7000s. Much better (imagine that!).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By Prunesquallor

So, mounted and adjusted the br-1050s and gave...

So, mounted and adjusted the br-1050s and gave them a short spin. Braking seems about what I’d expect - I’m thinking they are snappier with the sleeves in the SLR position. I’ll give them a proper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 05:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By Prunesquallor

That was just a clip. Here's the complete Service...

That was just a clip. Here's the complete Service Instruction sheet.
https://manualzz.com/doc/53871246/shimano-br-1050-caliper-brake-service-instructions
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By Prunesquallor

Thanks. I shouldn't have said “as many original...

Thanks. I shouldn't have said “as many original components as possible”. And to other responses: Yes, understand other compatibility issues. Wheels have been upgraded to 11-sp freehub (cold set rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By Prunesquallor

Shimano BR-1050 with modern brifter

I’m resto-modding a '87 Bianchi Brava and trying to maintain as many of the original components as possible. I am however putting in modern brifters (Shimano R7000). The original BR-1050 brakes have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,424
Posted By Prunesquallor

I’ve done a similar mod with my ‘84 710. Cold-set...

I’ve done a similar mod with my ‘84 710. Cold-set the dropouts for 1x11 11-40 with 42T chainring. 28c Panaracer GravelKings. Went with flat bars, so more hybrid-ish for me. I’ll attach an image the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,424
Posted By Prunesquallor

Nice 710. Looks like model year ‘85. I have an...

Nice 710. Looks like model year ‘85. I have an ‘84 myself (well, the frame and fork, anyway).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Prunesquallor

Awesome build. Love the color. Where did you...

Awesome build. Love the color.

Where did you get the decals? I’m looking for a new source.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-15-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,021
Posted By Prunesquallor

I’ve built up a hybrid/urban bike around a 1984...

I’ve built up a hybrid/urban bike around a 1984 Miyata 710 frame. I recently moved up to 28c Panaracer GravelKing SK Knobby+ tires which (barely) fit at the chain guards. Seem like a good smooth ride...
Forum: Texas
04-30-23, 03:16 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 89,771
Posted By Prunesquallor

Uh yes. Yes it was. ~20 mph headwind for 72...

Uh yes. Yes it was. ~20 mph headwind for 72 miles 😵


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Forum: Texas
04-23-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 89,771
Posted By Prunesquallor

Sunday weather looks good for La Grange and...

Sunday weather looks good for La Grange and College Station. I’m in.
Forum: Texas
04-23-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 89,771
Posted By Prunesquallor

The Houston MS150 prep rides this year have hit...

The Houston MS150 prep rides this year have hit phenomenally good weather. I did Fort Bend I.S.D., Just Ride, Pedal the Prairie, Tour de Houston and RACHA and they were all beautiful days.
Forum: Texas
04-20-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 89,771
Posted By Prunesquallor

Was waiting for 10-day weather forecasts to start...

Was waiting for 10-day weather forecasts to start coming in. Looks beautiful for Saturday around Brookshire and La Grange. High of 77°, no rain, mild wind. 👍

If that holds for Sunday, I'm in
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,928
Posted By Prunesquallor

Well, maybe. Hard to prove. It seemed very clear...

Well, maybe. Hard to prove. It seemed very clear and distinct “3” to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,928
Posted By Prunesquallor

F3105450

The thread seems to have stagnated, or perhaps its purpose has been served. Anyway, picked up this frame on eBay.

Obviously an 89 LeMans. Frame seems to be in great shape although the paint is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,924
Posted By Prunesquallor

I guess my bianchi would be Alladin’s Genie…

I guess my bianchi would be Alladin’s Genie…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,049,424
Posted By Prunesquallor

This bike started life as a 1987 black Bianchi...

This bike started life as a 1987 black Bianchi Brava, rescued from a friend’s garage. I’ve got a workout/events bike, so I thought I’d build it into a casual “urban”. Frame and forks were in great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 148,097
Posted By Prunesquallor

New project in progress. Frame started life as a...

New project in progress. Frame started life as a 1987 Brava. Rescued from a friends garage.

...
Forum: Texas
10-26-22, 08:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 201
Posted By Prunesquallor

Bike Around the Bay

Thought I’d start this thread to mention how much I enjoyed the 2022 BATB (Galveston Bay region). Beautiful weather (although a bit windy on Saturday) and a well organized event.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-22, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Prunesquallor

I’ve made some pretty significant changes to this...

I’ve made some pretty significant changes to this build in the last six months, so I thought I'd repost.

Big change was moving to 1x11. Build notes with changes bold.

Original frame, front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,819
Posted By Prunesquallor

Thanks. Yeah, I had a replacement decal made, but...

Thanks. Yeah, I had a replacement decal made, but I found this headbadge on eBay, which was used on the ‘83 and earlier models, so decided to fudge a bit.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,819
Posted By Prunesquallor

Same year, same model as mine! Nice! ...

Same year, same model as mine! Nice!
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Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,475
Posted By Prunesquallor

Cross-posted from Miyata thread. 1984 Miyata...

Cross-posted from Miyata thread.

1984 Miyata 710 frame powdercoated, built up as 1x11 with 105 R7000 shifters, brakes and hubs, Deore XT M8000 11-40T cassette, GRX RX812 RD. Cranks are from NOS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,819
Posted By Prunesquallor

Purists, cover your eyes. I bought this 710...

Purists, cover your eyes.

I bought this 710 in ‘84 (frame number says ’81, however) and it was my racing/triathlon bike throughout the 80’s and later my indoor trainer. But then I seemed to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-22, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By Prunesquallor

look for serial number under the bottom bracket....

look for serial number under the bottom bracket. First letter:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-22-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,880
Posted By Prunesquallor

Thanks. Got it. (I cold-set my Miyata from 126 to...

Thanks. Got it. (I cold-set my Miyata from 126 to 130, no issues.) I saw you were using an MTB cassette and thought you might be using a 135mm MTB hub as well.

I really like your take on building...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-22-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,880
Posted By Prunesquallor

So, that was a cold-set from 126mm to 135? How'd...

So, that was a cold-set from 126mm to 135? How'd that go?
Forum: Texas
06-19-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 89,771
Posted By Prunesquallor

Sunday from LaGrange to College Station felt a...

Sunday from LaGrange to College Station felt a lot like Saturday, fairly easy-going in the morning with some knarly hills in the afternoon. The last 20 miles or so flattened out a bit. Lunch was at...
Forum: Texas
06-15-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 89,771
Posted By Prunesquallor

That's it? No one making inputs? Here's mine: ...

That's it? No one making inputs? Here's mine:

My first MS150. Good ride. I left from Waller, so "only" had 80 miles the first day. A little light sprinkle in the morning, but got pretty hot in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,107
Posted By Prunesquallor

The steerer was just a little too tall. Actually,...

The steerer was just a little too tall. Actually, the headset lock nut has this nice rubber grommet seated flush with the top. When the locknut was tightened, the steerer bulged out the grommet. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,107
Posted By Prunesquallor

For the OP: as I mentioned, the Velo Orange...

For the OP: as I mentioned, the Velo Orange headset I used ended up being about 1 mm shorter than the Miyata steer tube. VO lists the stack height as 41 mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 11:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,107
Posted By Prunesquallor

My 1984 Miyata 710 is ISO. The Velo Orange Grand...

My 1984 Miyata 710 is ISO. The Velo Orange Grand Cru 1” fit it perfectly.

edit: actually, I needed about a 1 mm spacer to take the place of the old reflector hanger.
If you're interested, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Prunesquallor

This was my old triathlon/racing bike – a 1984...

This was my old triathlon/racing bike – a 1984 Miyata 710. I pulled it out of the garage rafters last spring and converted it to a 2x7 with R2000 Claris derailleurs and brakes, indexed DT shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Prunesquallor

Nice background sign 🙂

Nice background sign 🙂
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-21, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Prunesquallor

Thanks for the reply. I was considering running a...

Thanks for the reply. I was considering running a 10-spd cassette and chain with that 8-spd crankset. I’ve seen concern expressed online about the possibility of the narrower chain dropping between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,808
Posted By Prunesquallor

Greetings all. Newbie here. Great thread - I only...

Greetings all. Newbie here. Great thread - I only have one more year to go.

I have a question I think is relevant to all the rebuild experts here. I'm building up a 1984 Miyata 710, and right now...
Forum: Texas
10-07-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,370
Posted By Prunesquallor

Latest on Waller County incident. ...

Latest on Waller County incident.

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/waller-cyclists-hit-teen-driver-investigation-16514248.php
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,724
Posted By Prunesquallor

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Pulled my Miyata’s Symmetric SunTours for indexed...
Forum: Texas
09-26-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,370
Posted By Prunesquallor

All I know is that it isn’t safe to ride it yet!...

All I know is that it isn’t safe to ride it yet! The Bike Around the Bay has removed it from their route this year and they just removed Fred Hartman due to construction also. It LOOKS like there...
Forum: Texas
09-23-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,370
Posted By Prunesquallor

Anyone in the Clear Lake area know how the Kemah...

Anyone in the Clear Lake area know how the Kemah Bridge rebuild is looking for bikes? That will be one good workout.

Still hoping for a reasonable route all the way around the lake. The...
Forum: Introductions
09-22-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,050
Posted By Prunesquallor

hmmm. Hope the rest of your day went better…

hmmm. Hope the rest of your day went better…
Forum: Introductions
09-22-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,050
Posted By Prunesquallor

oh, man. The cool front happened. 72 F sunny and...

oh, man. The cool front happened. 72 F sunny and breezy. Best ride in a long time.
Forum: Introductions
09-22-21, 03:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,050
Posted By Prunesquallor

“1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour” in your sig. I had...

“1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour” in your sig. I had that bike! Yellow.
Forum: Introductions
09-21-21, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,050
Posted By Prunesquallor

Thanks. Should be fun.

Thanks. Should be fun.
Forum: Introductions
09-21-21, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,050
Posted By Prunesquallor

Supposedly cool front coming through tonight....

Supposedly cool front coming through tonight. We'll see.
Forum: Introductions
09-21-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,050
Posted By Prunesquallor

Good Morning from Texas.

Newbie from the Houston area here. Back into biking after a loooong absense. Now getting my 20 mi in every morning that weather permits.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 38,914
Posted By Prunesquallor

Replied above👆

Replied above👆
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