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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 446
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: 1,768
Views: 239,886
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: 1,768
Views: 239,886
Posted By etherhuffer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,568
Posted By etherhuffer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,046
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: 1,046
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: 297
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: 2,207
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: 1,355
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: 751
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: 3,418
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: 1,058
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: 2,229
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: 1,200
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: 1,200
Posted By etherhuffer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By etherhuffer

Needle nose pliers!

Needle nose pliers!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,596
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: 280
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: 1,522
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: 499
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: 1,522
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: 1,830
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: 3,418
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: 840
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: 1,581
Posted By etherhuffer

Oof! You needed a mirror lens!

Oof! You needed a mirror lens!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 601
Posted By etherhuffer

When it goes well wheel building is pretty Zen. ...

When it goes well wheel building is pretty Zen. It is really rewarding when you have a neighborhood full of kids who think what you are doing is magic. The other thing that gives me a similar kick...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,650
Posted By etherhuffer

For anyone in the Seattle, Totem Lake Shoe...

For anyone in the Seattle, Totem Lake Shoe Repair. Scott can fix anything. And there is a shop in Fremont that does Asolo boot re-sole work that is also good. Both shops use proper adhesives and OEM...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

Stolen..........Same fate as my friend's 6x7. I...

Stolen..........Same fate as my friend's 6x7. I think we both cried as grown men when he told me that. I still might try to get a Mamiya 6x4.5 if I find the right one. A compromise between the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,034
Posted By etherhuffer

Capped at 400 except for my spouse’s Rivendell...

Capped at 400 except for my spouse’s Rivendell Atlantis that was on blowout sale in 2008 when economy crashed. Then this year a King of Mercia found me. A whole bike for far less than a new frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

Ha! Both. I worked in a camera shop. I had a...

Ha! Both. I worked in a camera shop. I had a decent camera. And college was looming. Tuition beat out both a nice bike and a Hassleblad. My partner in crime-photography-beer didn't go on to school...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
Posted By etherhuffer

Several thoughts: Pulled my Elph 160 out of my...

Several thoughts: Pulled my Elph 160 out of my jersey at Cino Heroica (90+ degree day) to find I had 'steamed' the camera. It dried overnight, but visible moisture. My wife took it to Peru and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,581
Posted By etherhuffer

Gugie can do tripod braze on bosses for your...

Gugie can do tripod braze on bosses for your bike-studio!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

I did concert photography in the PNW from 73-77...

I did concert photography in the PNW from 73-77 for fun. I have a big pile of slides and B+W prints and negatives that need to be scanned and photoshopped. Had I not decided on going on to college...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

You have no idea how envious that photo makes me....

You have no idea how envious that photo makes me. No idea..........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

cla?

cla?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

I love to haunt estate sales and garage sales,...

I love to haunt estate sales and garage sales, but have learned that my tool shed is full. In the crash of 2008 guys sold off tools in droves, and the generation of "mechanical" thinking guys was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

I got an Edixa Reflex from my dad. Schneider...

I got an Edixa Reflex from my dad. Schneider Kruznach lens. Put Agfachrome film in it and the color rendition was extremely warm. Those photos look like a Maxfield Parrish painting.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

Twin lens cameras. Usually 120 film size. Optics...

Twin lens cameras. Usually 120 film size. Optics not good enough? Make the film size bigger!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,220
Posted By etherhuffer

For many of us bikes were just a utility. Dreamed...

For many of us bikes were just a utility. Dreamed of spendy bikes. But my folks got a Honda Accord in 1981. It didn’t break. It was good on gas. It was relatively comfortable and ran close to 150k....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

And…….Vixen 7x15 porro prism mini binoculars...

And…….Vixen 7x15 porro prism mini binoculars circa 1971 or so
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

https://www.adox.de/Photo/adox-the-brand/ ...

https://www.adox.de/Photo/adox-the-brand/

very interesting film. B+W slide shows? Has anyone used this type of film? It would be really good for vintage bike rides, as you could scan the slide to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

I rue the day I sold my Canon FTb. Best camera I...

I rue the day I sold my Canon FTb. Best camera I ever owned, better than my Nikon. I regret never buying a Canonet QL. Poor man’s Leica. You will really like that camera.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By etherhuffer

Vintage Bikes, Photos, Cameras

Looking at various threads made me a bit teary eyed for my film camera days. I started with a Kodak Brownie from my dad. He had a Crown Graphic 4x5 camera, Beseler cold head enlarger, Edixa Reflex...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,887
Posted By etherhuffer

Where exactly is that? I am in West Sea but...

Where exactly is that? I am in West Sea but didn't get over that way this summer
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 439,917
Posted By etherhuffer

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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The bat cat returns!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 439,917
Posted By etherhuffer

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-6...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-67157136.amp
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,007
Posted By etherhuffer

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Fuji Gran Tourer SE that was powder coated yellow, not a stock color. Clocked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,007
Posted By etherhuffer

Yep. The best bike is the one you ride.

Yep. The best bike is the one you ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,007
Posted By etherhuffer

That is my starting point on this one. "First do...

That is my starting point on this one. "First do no harm" then go from there. I really do prefer front loading. On the tours I did I used front low riders and the handling was fine, plus the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,007
Posted By etherhuffer

The Soma CX classic curve is the one I was...

The Soma CX classic curve is the one I was looking at. I don't know much about New Albion products
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