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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 38,495
Posted By SurferRosa

The Last Rider film is available on Hulu if ya...

The Last Rider film is available on Hulu if ya got it.

Good movie. 👍👍
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-15-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 285,955
Posted By SurferRosa

:thumb: Was it anything good? Classic?

:thumb: Was it anything good? Classic?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-15-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By SurferRosa

There's an email address on the site below. It...

There's an email address on the site below. It also reads he accepts PayPal.

Cyclofiend: Stuff (http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff/)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-14-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,802
Posted By SurferRosa

Not you, though! Good to see ya. :thumb:

Not you, though! Good to see ya. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 728
Posted By SurferRosa

I was following your response about fixed cup...

I was following your response about fixed cup thread direction, not pitch/tpi.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 728
Posted By SurferRosa

... and Americans ;) and Japanese :D ...

... and Americans ;) and Japanese :D ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,428
Views: 581,553
Posted By SurferRosa

The internet tells me this is Ben Lawee and his...

The internet tells me this is Ben Lawee and his first store in Long Beach, CA, which finally closed its doors in 2018.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 151
Posted By SurferRosa

Bertoni was Ben Lawee's Italian brand after he...

Bertoni was Ben Lawee's Italian brand after he folded Italvega and while he was churning out Miyata-made Univegas by the truck load. Mine was likely made by Daccordi.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By SurferRosa

If you fully refurbish it with a full overhaul,...

If you fully refurbish it with a full overhaul, new consumables and new decals (an investment of many, many hours and $140-$240 in materials), in a big market, you might be able to yield about the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 728
Posted By SurferRosa

For something like the old Shimano 600 One Key...

For something like the old Shimano 600 One Key Release that's RH thread, I don't treat those as self-extracting. Feels gross. I just use a puller.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 805,765
Posted By SurferRosa

ISO: Campagnolo Superleggeri pedals velobase...

ISO: Campagnolo Superleggeri pedals velobase (https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=EF8E9588-DFDD-4ACB-B5B5-E25F4D81E989&Enum=109&AbsPos=13)

Have: pat '73 Nuovo Record rd; 1990 Record rd;...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,356
Posted By SurferRosa

There's an "R" in there, boys.

There's an "R" in there, boys.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 352
Posted By SurferRosa

[/color] As Meatloaf sang, "one out of two...

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As Meatloaf sang, "one out of two ain't bad."

Of course, my math may be off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By SurferRosa

None of us would consider Arabesque shifters as...

None of us would consider Arabesque shifters as "boring." And we all generally like our shifters to match the rest of the group, as yours do.

Instead of focusing on shifters, put your funds into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,958
Posted By SurferRosa

Yikes! That's awful. But bad toe overlap isn't...

Yikes! That's awful. But bad toe overlap isn't fun, especially in the city.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By SurferRosa

Here are some threads that might help: ...

Here are some threads that might help:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1264106-silver-rims-rim-brake-tracks.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,958
Posted By SurferRosa

Unfortunately for me, those two things are...

Unfortunately for me, those two things are inseparable. If I know I can sell it for a little more than I put into it, I can take on many more projects, doing posh rebuilds of vintage lightweights. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 434
Posted By SurferRosa

How 'bout some pics? Maybe you could paint three...

How 'bout some pics? Maybe you could paint three lines and a little red heart on yours.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,958
Posted By SurferRosa

Any interesting backstory on this one, Manny?

Any interesting backstory on this one, Manny?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,958
Posted By SurferRosa

There was a time (for years!) when we could do...

There was a time (for years!) when we could do the math, rebuild the bike, flip, and come out well ahead with enough funds to put toward the next project. Now, "coming out ahead" pretty much means...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,287
Posted By SurferRosa

"What is something the Incredible Hulk would say...

"What is something the Incredible Hulk would say while wearing a bike shop apron?"

"Correct. Choose again."

"Enough of that. State Capitals for $200..."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 683
Posted By SurferRosa

For me, it was when I relaced a wheel 3x, and I...

For me, it was when I relaced a wheel 3x, and I didn't realize they were 4x to begin!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 466
Posted By SurferRosa

Interesting cable routing.

Interesting cable routing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2,428
Views: 581,553
Posted By SurferRosa

^ No worries, JC! :thumb: In a nod to Steve...

^ No worries, JC! :thumb:

In a nod to Steve Albini, who died yesterday at 61, here's Kim Deal and The Amps.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 397
Posted By SurferRosa

Here's a link to the op's rd: ...

Here's a link to the op's rd:
​​​​​​https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/campagnolo_record_a010_c-record_2nd_style_derailleur.html

That site shows the early C Record versions with the shield logo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2,428
Views: 581,553
Posted By SurferRosa

fixed? :D

fixed? :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 397
Posted By SurferRosa

Trade ya. :innocent: ...

Trade ya. :innocent:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/572x450/00h0h_bpvf9xxzywq_0aq0t2_600x450_41bc9331518e22159dc564772d1ccb6e5dcb2b5e.jpg
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 574
Posted By SurferRosa

They all get thorough cleaning and polishing of...

They all get thorough cleaning and polishing of any rash. Dismantle the hub. Wet sand the rim with 1000 grit. Spray or drip wd-40 to penetrate the nipple threads. Detune and retune all of them (like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,976
Posted By SurferRosa

​​​​​​Thread the freewheel on an unmounted wheel...

​​​​​​Thread the freewheel on an unmounted wheel by hand. Place a folded towel under the wheel either on the floor or a table. The towel will help stability. Then, with punch, hammer free the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,345
Posted By SurferRosa

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53696910178_b0...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53696910178_b0026be4ab.jpg

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,345
Posted By SurferRosa

"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the...

"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology."

Heal fast, Matt.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,335
Posted By SurferRosa

No, your shared link is waaaaay too long. Do not...

No, your shared link is waaaaay too long. Do not include any following characters, beginning with the "?"

It should look like this:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/404228716615
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 811
Posted By SurferRosa

None of us would use a cracked arm, except maybe...

None of us would use a cracked arm, except maybe to hang on a garage wall.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,423
Posted By SurferRosa

fyi: You just bumped a 16 year old thread to...

fyi: You just bumped a 16 year old thread to quote one member who hasn't posted in over 6 years and another who hasn't posted in 16 years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 12:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,831
Posted By SurferRosa

Glad it wasn't local to me. This is exactly the...

Glad it wasn't local to me. This is exactly the kinda bike I might see listed once every five years for $150 (if I acted fast) only to spend $500 building up because it's such a cool frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 22,356
Views: 4,707,818
Posted By SurferRosa

Must have winning smile... ...

Must have winning smile...

https://images.craigslist.org/00j0j_1EygRzhhOhM_0CI0lM_1200x900.jpg
https://wichita.craigslist.org/bik/d/derby-vintage-collectable-cmxl-team/7738329586.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 288
Posted By SurferRosa

I don't mind the line. I can see the decal line...

I don't mind the line. I can see the decal line on my '92 Record rd if my eyes are a couple feet from the unit, but they seldom get that close after it's mounted.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,244
Posted By SurferRosa

I assume that's the bearing size (3/16"). What...

I assume that's the bearing size (3/16"). What does the stack height gap measure? It looks like 2mm or so.

Velobase tells me the SR stack height of 42.2mm is taller by a good margin than just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By SurferRosa

Remove the seatpost and post it here: ...

Remove the seatpost and post it here:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1291577-post-pics-your-too-small-frame-how-you-set-up.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 403
Posted By SurferRosa

I saw that one Anthony Bourdain episode when he...

I saw that one Anthony Bourdain episode when he visits Hawaii where it was prepared sushi style. Maybe try it with plenty of wasabi. :D
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2,428
Views: 581,553
Posted By SurferRosa

^ Looks like that old hoofer, Joan C. Those two...

^ Looks like that old hoofer, Joan C. Those two were in several films together.

Here's another, far more infamous celeb, as seen in HBO's The Jinx: Part Two - Chaper 8...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,244
Posted By SurferRosa

Chorus uses both! With the bigger ones on the...

Chorus uses both! With the bigger ones on the bottom.

NR and SR are all the same, 3/16".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 01:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 702
Posted By SurferRosa

God, I wish. I'd really like to try again.

God, I wish. I'd really like to try again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 512
Posted By SurferRosa

Wildwood, the previous owner of Mr. 66's bike...

Wildwood, the previous owner of Mr. 66's bike above, thought that bike was an '89. I had a similar red one (but with different decals) that I thought was an '87. It's shown a few times in this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,091
Posted By SurferRosa

At most, mine are 2.5" above the bar. I have one...

At most, mine are 2.5" above the bar. I have one bike with housing almost 3.5" above the bar, which bugs me, but I may still change the stem to a longer one.



Yeah, for a racer especially....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,091
Posted By SurferRosa

Unless you plan on changing your stem to a much...

Unless you plan on changing your stem to a much longer or taller one, that's well over 3" of unnecessary housing leading to the "inelegant" look you're trying to avoid.

​​​​​​Now if it's a touring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,359
Posted By SurferRosa

Same here, but I don't hold the ratchet wrench on...

Same here, but I don't hold the ratchet wrench on the end, more in the middle, so I (think I) can better manage/feel applied force.



I'm a beaner. Not being racial, I just eat a lot of beans.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,359
Posted By SurferRosa

Ever seen a deformed arm taper from retightening...

Ever seen a deformed arm taper from retightening the bolt? Last year on flips, I saw three. They were all from the same owner that probably didn't have a clue aluminum could deform on steel. One was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 199
Posted By SurferRosa

jfouellette, this was posted last week. ...

jfouellette, this was posted last week.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1292111-pictures-bicycles-ww-ii.html
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