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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,970
Posted By happytramp

That would be it...... If I was fit enough to...

That would be it...... If I was fit enough to race, that is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-14, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,047,970
Posted By happytramp

Love that green Raleigh above. I'll throw up...

Love that green Raleigh above.

I'll throw up mine so....

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j424/happytramp/bike7-1.jpg?t=1330778655

My 'A.J Rickett' bike. Scottish frame builder who builds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 328,231
Posted By happytramp

I saw this for sale for really cheap a couple of...

I saw this for sale for really cheap a couple of weeks ago and thought I should buy it. It was a bit shabby and had lots of ugly mismatched black parts and I thought I should rescue it. Parts are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-13, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By happytramp

Cheers lads. I looked into Vittorio and it seems...

Cheers lads. I looked into Vittorio and it seems they used that form of routing quite often. I've asked the owner to hunt for any sign of pantographing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-13, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By happytramp

Columbus tubing with recessed cable routing?

A fellow on a cycling forum I use in Ireland is trying identify his bike. Reckons it's columbus Aelle tubing. It has pretty interesting tubing that I don't instantly recognise and though someone here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-13, 09:09 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,443
Posted By happytramp

I love the stuff but I really dislike the...

I love the stuff but I really dislike the inconsistency of their finishes. Some are polished steel, some chromed, some are alloy and anodized while others aren't. Personally I don't like the look of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-13, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
Posted By happytramp

I think it's just a bad photo, it's a presta...

I think it's just a bad photo, it's a presta tubular alright.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
Posted By happytramp

One more thing. I'll probably have to change to...

One more thing. I'll probably have to change to clincher rims. Am I right in thinking that these are 27inch wheels? Would any 27inch clincher rims with the appropriate hole count work on these hubs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-13, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
Posted By happytramp

I know, but it might be one of those mysteries...

I know, but it might be one of those mysteries that never gets solved. :) Unless there's an expert on mid 70's UK Motobecane's on here..... actually now that I think about it there probably is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-13, 05:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
Posted By happytramp

I think you hit the nail on the head T-Mar! It...

I think you hit the nail on the head T-Mar! It seems quite similar to the 1975 'super champion' from the Uk. Same colour/decals/dropouts/Wheels/bar/stem etc
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-13, 05:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 517
Posted By happytramp

Need a bit of help dating a Motobecane.

Hey guys, I recently picked up an 70's Motobecane and need a bit of help figuring it out. I know nothing about them but figured you guys might. It's a silver frame and fork (no chrome) with fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-13, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
Posted By happytramp

Need a bit of help dating a Motobecane.

Hey guys, I recently picked up an 70's Motobecane and need a bit of help figuring it out. I know nothing about them but figured you guys might. It's a silver frame and fork (no chrome) with fairly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,035
Posted By happytramp

Yes, you're all right. I couldn't do it. But I...

Yes, you're all right. I couldn't do it. But I still maintain that it's poor aesthetic form for Campagnolo to not match their finishes. Easier to spray on a finish than polish to a nice sheen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-12, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,035
Posted By happytramp

Removing anodizing from NOS parts! a classic and vintage no no?

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on this. It's always slightly irked me that the finish on Campagnolo's record groups differs. Shiny pedals and derailleur body with matt silver crank etc. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-12, 06:36 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,771,310
Posted By happytramp

ISO: Campagnolo crank arm - Left side, Record...

ISO: Campagnolo crank arm - Left side, Record type. 172.5 would be Ideal but 170 or 175 would tide me over. Condition not important. Cheers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-12, 06:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,632
Posted By happytramp

Maybe on this..... ...

Maybe on this.....

http://www.entertainmentbuddha.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/esb_ad1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-12, 05:25 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,771,310
Posted By happytramp

Hey there.... ISO: Campagnolo Pedal....

Hey there....

ISO: Campagnolo Pedal. Non-drive side, steel cage. Record or old Gran Sport.
Campagnolo Record crank arm. Non-drive side 172.5 - 170 (at a push)
Campagnolo copy non...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-12, 03:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,485
Posted By happytramp

They are indeed. Still though, paying nearly...

They are indeed. Still though, paying nearly $1200 for a jersey seems a bit crazy. Each to their own I suppose :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,485
Posted By happytramp

Worlds most expensive vintage cycling jersey?

What happened here? Am I missing it's significance or something?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150932011990&clk_rvr_id=405288456800

I had it on my watch list and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-12, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,097
Posted By happytramp

Also of note was the derogatory 'Valentino' and...

Also of note was the derogatory 'Valentino' and 'Gran turismo' group set comparisons. I swear sometimes I'd rather my girlfriend found a load of porn on my computer than to read back over some of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-12, 10:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,097
Posted By happytramp

I'd love to find out more about it before selling...

I'd love to find out more about it before selling it If I were you. I can imagine, back in the day, some employee at Campagnolo making it out of bits lying around the workshop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,643
Posted By happytramp

All I know is that sometimes I pick up my bike...

All I know is that sometimes I pick up my bike and it feels light and other times it feels heavy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,287
Posted By happytramp

Brilliant. I guess that answers my question. :)

Brilliant. I guess that answers my question. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-12, 01:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,287
Posted By happytramp

Cheers guys. I'think I'll give it a bash and see...

Cheers guys. I'think I'll give it a bash and see how I get on for a week of so. Although I won't be telling anyone.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,287
Posted By happytramp

2 different crank lengths on the same bike. Yes or No?

Okay, so I stripped the pedal threads on the non-drive side crank and won't be able to get a proper replacement for a week or so. I have a spare but it's 2.5mm longer than the drive side. Would the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-12, 02:43 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

I think it might be the low angle but the cables...

I think it might be the low angle but the cables look a lot shorter in real life. I followed Falerio Masi's advice as laid out in Dave Moulton's blog article ' Fasion Faux Pas' and tried to create a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-12, 11:20 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

Well a long time in coming (including an...

Well a long time in coming (including an unfortunate diversion of a river through my house that meant my bike spent several days at the bottom of a river) but I finally bowed to Bianchigirl's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-12, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 551
Posted By happytramp

Wow! Love it. Much more exciting than it's...

Wow! Love it. Much more exciting than it's present day incarnation. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-12, 06:22 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 31,183
Posted By happytramp

That's the big problem right there. I started...

That's the big problem right there. I started with a much lighter but not period correct build. Bit by bit I'm making it more 'authentic' and more attractive but WAY heavier.

Would you chose the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,957
Posted By happytramp

Wow, Pope bike!!! Already at $15,000 and a week...

Wow, Pope bike!!! Already at $15,000 and a week left to run.

http://all.global-riders.net/files/imagecache/preview/files/blog_images/2011/07/IMG_0340.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-11, 11:43 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

Eddy Merckx agrees with you. ...

Eddy Merckx agrees with you.

http://cache2.artprintimages.com/p/LRG/7/799/NUKI000Z/art-print/tour-de-france-incomparable-eddy-merckx.jpg

I, however, am no Eddy Merckx :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-11, 09:52 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

I'm almost afraid to ask.....but go on. I need to...

I'm almost afraid to ask.....but go on. I need to know. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

You've pretty much got my girlfriend down to a...

You've pretty much got my girlfriend down to a tee there. She has suggested/threatened all of the above. :) That said she's been very tolerant in listening to moan about skin wall tyres and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-11, 03:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

Why, that's very nice of you to say. I'm...

Why, that's very nice of you to say. I'm definitely going to investigate the gold (although the Jagwire stuff seems a bit pricey) My LBS has a bit of yellow lying around so I might use that to tied...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

Hmmm, maybe all the gold suggesters are right and...

Hmmm, maybe all the gold suggesters are right and gold is the way to go after all. I used all the experience i gained from four years in art college a decade ago to whip up this hi tech microsoft...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-11, 10:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

Cheers. I agree the cables need to be taken in a...

Cheers. I agree the cables need to be taken in a couple of inches and I'm trying to get some compatible hoods most likely black though since gum are really expensive. Here'a pic with the black cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-11, 07:21 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

By the way my girlfriend is taking the responses...

By the way my girlfriend is taking the responses thus far as a victory for her. In her opinion looking 'Okay' is just not good enough :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-11, 07:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

Thanks guys. I'll see if I have a picture with...

Thanks guys. I'll see if I have a picture with black cables too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-11, 06:44 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,750
Posted By happytramp

Fashion advice - am I pulling this off?

Last night I changed my brake cables from classic black to flashy white. My girlfriend thinks it looks ridiculous.

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j424/happytramp/bike.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,568
Posted By happytramp

Cheers lads. I'm guessing they're the euro-asia...

Cheers lads. I'm guessing they're the euro-asia import ones right? I'm afraid those may turn out to be the ones I turned down because in the flesh they are not a gum colour at all but a dull...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-11, 04:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,568
Posted By happytramp

How do you reckon these would fit old campy...

How do you reckon these would fit old campy levers?

http://www.the-bici.com/images/uploads/ZULLO59i25%20029.JPG
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Posted By happytramp

Hmmm, I'd be willing to bet manufacturers won't...

Hmmm, I'd be willing to bet manufacturers won't volunteer that little bit of information. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Posted By happytramp

tpi and tire wear

Probably a very basic question here but does a lower tpi count mean that the tire will have a longer lifespan? And would the difference between say, a tire with 320tpi and one with 300tpi be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-11, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,568
Posted By happytramp

Yikes, That's what I was afraid of!! Was going to...

Yikes, That's what I was afraid of!! Was going to go for some black cane creek ones but might hold off now. Someone who lives near me has offered me some 'alright' looking gum campy reproductions so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,568
Posted By happytramp

Hey bbattle, I've given up on finding a decent...

Hey bbattle, I've given up on finding a decent gum colour so I'd be happy with black. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-11, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,568
Posted By happytramp

Brake Lever Hood Help!!

Okay, maybe it's naive of me but I've only just realised the horror of looking for replacement non-aero hoods for campagnolo levers (who would have thought those little pieces of degradable rubber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-11, 03:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,140,957
Posted By happytramp

Hmmmm, is this an ebay listing for a fake Cinelli...

Hmmmm, is this an ebay listing for a fake Cinelli Supercorsa???
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,255
Posted By happytramp

Hmmm lets take a look. Case in point... Pinarello...

Hmmm lets take a look. Case in point... Pinarello

http://roadbikeaction.com/contentimages/2009/ArroyoPinkPinarello%20(1).jpg

http://velospace.org/files/pink_atanz-1.jpg


It's as if someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-11, 06:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,407
Posted By happytramp

This is very generous of you. Not asking for...

This is very generous of you. Not asking for anything, just saying thanks. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-11, 06:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,426
Posted By happytramp

I assumed the duct tape was holding the downtube...

I assumed the duct tape was holding the downtube together where it had broken in half. ;)
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