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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,330
Posted By albrt

I've had very good luck with the Bikesmith press....

I've had very good luck with the Bikesmith press. Of course, my comparison is using a hammer.

I don't think I've destroyed a cotter since getting the Bikesmith press though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By albrt

Well, I finally got that sucker out. Thanks to...

Well, I finally got that sucker out. Thanks to dddd for advice on another thread, especially using a sharpened spoke to detect where the vertical cuts were not going all the way through the seatpost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 984
Posted By albrt

Here's a picture of my 1983 Sport. ...

Here's a picture of my 1983 Sport.


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/stump_jumper_7d3e8ba54fa3867dcc67f81ceeb472cef9012b56.jpg
This is the only picture I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 18,915
Posted By albrt

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By albrt

The bars are GB, look about the same vintage as...

The bars are GB, look about the same vintage as the stem. The rims are 36-hole Super Champion Gentleman. Seatpost still stuck, but rides great other than that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,722
Posted By albrt

Here's a quick "after" picture of the Sprite. ...

Here's a quick "after" picture of the Sprite.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1739_b77abd1e1bd68c119ae66060bfe8eeb8d19dbbe6.jpg
The crank had to be replaced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By albrt

Here are a few pictures. ...

Here are a few pictures.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1741_c9179fdddec99b72bdd2bfeee0de8460023ca094.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 10:57 PM
Replies: 75,567
Views: 12,332,107
Posted By albrt

Couple of nice listings in Phoenix tonight. ...

Couple of nice listings in Phoenix tonight.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/d/tempe-raleigh-record-ace/7599394363.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By albrt

N+1 - 1979 Trek 710

I acquired another bike I did not need this evening, a 1979 Trek 710. I did not talk to the prior owner, but I understand he bought the bike new and it was a custom build (which I think was normal...
Forum: Southwest
03-14-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 935
Posted By albrt

Tonight is the last night for the Rusty Spoke...

Tonight is the last night for the Rusty Spoke extra spring bike sale hours, 5-8 on Tuesday. After tonight it will be just regular hours, 5-8 on Wednesday and 9-12 on Sunday.

We will also be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,317
Posted By albrt

I had a slightly better experience with Carson...

I had a slightly better experience with Carson City. They have a lot of stuff, usually at the lowest price, but the organization of the website is terrible and there is zero information about the...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-28-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 954
Posted By albrt

Thanks for the informative post, 3alarmer. ...

Thanks for the informative post, 3alarmer.

Our shop is pretty similar to what yours used to be. We were founded as an anarchist collective about 15 years ago, and somehow managed to survive...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-28-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By albrt

Probably my favorite derailleur. It would look...

Probably my favorite derailleur. It would look especially great on a Huffy LeGrande (wink wink, nudge nudge).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 696
Posted By albrt

The co-op where I volunteer sells Free Spirits...

The co-op where I volunteer sells Free Spirits and Huffys from that era for $100 to $125, but that's in good running condition with new tires.

That's a lot of rust to deal with for a bike like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,722
Posted By albrt

We've tried that sort of thing, but the level of...

We've tried that sort of thing, but the level of enthusiasm among the youth of today is not high either for vintage projects or for classes. We're the low-end co-op in town mostly working with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,722
Posted By albrt

Sorry for any confusion - I'm a volunteer...

Sorry for any confusion - I'm a volunteer rehabbing vintage bikes for a co-op and this bike was donated so we already have it. I'm mainly just whining because the motivation to effort-required...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-27-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By albrt

I can't believe this bike isn't getting any...

I can't believe this bike isn't getting any attention. Price seems very reasonable after reviewing the build thread.
Forum: Southwest
02-25-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 935
Posted By albrt

We sold 6 bikes today at the downtown public...

We sold 6 bikes today at the downtown public market, including the lovely white Trek 660 with the full 600 groupset seen hanging in the foreground of some of the pictures above. The buyer got a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 311
Posted By albrt

This might be a good bike to strip down to the...

This might be a good bike to strip down to the frame and replace everything with Campagnolo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 18,915
Posted By albrt

That's why they call 'em "breaks" right?

That's why they call 'em "breaks" right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 642
Posted By albrt

We have one of these at the co-op right now, and...

We have one of these at the co-op right now, and it's my size too. Hmm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 958
Posted By albrt

Wheel build went pretty smoothly. Here is the...

Wheel build went pretty smoothly. Here is the bike, original wheels with new butted spokes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 11:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,385
Posted By albrt

Quick, somebody call Campy, I think we have their...

Quick, somebody call Campy, I think we have their new marketing slogan!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,696
Posted By albrt

Chandelier at the co-op

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Rusty Spoke in Phoenix, Arizona.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 11:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,696
Posted By albrt

I made a coaster brake strap out of a rusty spoke...

I made a coaster brake strap out of a rusty spoke this evening. Advised the owner to get a real strap. Funny how we never have a strap when people bring in a bike without one.

I bet one of you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By albrt

Please note that my crank puller concept and...

Please note that my crank puller concept and rules were largely plagiarized from cudak88 's concept and rules for the cotter press (hat tip).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,505
Posted By albrt

The co-op where I volunteer gets asked just about...

The co-op where I volunteer gets asked just about every day whether we buy or swap bikes. No we do not, precisely because we would immediately become the bike-laundering center of Phoenix. All of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,182
Posted By albrt

Oh you are so wrong. ...

Oh you are so wrong.

https://skysedge.com/unsmartphones/RUSP/index.html

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 12:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,182
Posted By albrt

Easter egg sounds fun. Spandex with Chinese bike...

Easter egg sounds fun. Spandex with Chinese bike brands printed on it not so much.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-24-23, 11:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 954
Posted By albrt

I am still interested and willing to assist with...

I am still interested and willing to assist with a co-op forum.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-24-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 181
Posted By albrt

Shimano 1986 derailleur pair

Tired of drooling over all those fabulous Campy and Superbe groupsets? Ready for some bin parts at a co-op price?

For sale - Shimano front and rear derailleur, similar style with "K" date codes....
Forum: Southwest
01-24-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 935
Posted By albrt

Slow night at the Spoke

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,182
Posted By albrt

I ride in cotton shorts and a t-shirt, like I did...

I ride in cotton shorts and a t-shirt, like I did in the 70s. Sometimes add a layer of synthetic undies between the cotton undies and the cotton shorts for long rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 75,567
Views: 12,332,107
Posted By albrt

casati vintage race Bicycle - $595 (Phoenix)

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/bik/d/phoenix-casati-vintage-race-bicycle/7577253125.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By albrt

Most Schwinn wheels from that era are a slightly...

Most Schwinn wheels from that era are a slightly different size than other wheels with the same measurement. A 24 x 1 3/8" Schwinn tire is also known as 547 iso. Here's an example from an internet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,221
Posted By albrt

OK, as a public service I scrolled through this...

OK, as a public service I scrolled through this thread and put all the spellings in alphabetical order (feel free to correct - it's been a long time since third grade).

It's not as many as I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 322
Posted By albrt

Tread pattern - that's a Pasela tread on the...

Tread pattern - that's a Pasela tread on the front so it has a direction it's supposed to spin. Should also have an arrow in the side. I can't see the back tire as well, but it looks like it can go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,024
Posted By albrt

Slightly off topic, but is the average height of...

Slightly off topic, but is the average height of C&V posters around 6'2"", or is it more like 6'6"?

Or do we all still ride bikes that are too big like we did back in high school?
Forum: Southwest
01-05-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By albrt

I am looking for rides where there is no pressure...

I am looking for rides where there is no pressure to ride in a pack. I ride slower than 20 mph, but it's OK with me if some people want to ride faster than 20 mph.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 734
Posted By albrt

I live in Phoenix. Not sure what the weather is...

I live in Phoenix. Not sure what the weather is like where you are going, but by May it is hot enough here that the current season's goatheads are starting to become a problem. That's in addition...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 373
Posted By albrt

My wife is not up for RAGBRAI two years in a row,...

My wife is not up for RAGBRAI two years in a row, but I will let you know if that changes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,427
Posted By albrt

Arabesque is kind of like mac and cheese - old...

Arabesque is kind of like mac and cheese - old timey and goes with everything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 726
Posted By albrt

Just luck. $2 sticker off the internet for the...

Just luck. $2 sticker off the internet for the headbadge, fenders from a rusty 70s Schwinn Suburban. I was just testing to see if they would fit before I painted them, but I might leave them that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 445
Posted By albrt

I saw that, but I figured ToniH was probably...

I saw that, but I figured ToniH was probably talking about specialty wrenches, not cheap loose sockets that happen to have thin walls.

The first time I encountered one of these I spent half a day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 726
Posted By albrt

Update - rainy day version. ...

Update - rainy day version.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 308
Posted By albrt

C&V 23.35 mm crank puller pass-around thread

In blatant imitation of cudak88's cotter press pass-around thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1264809-classic-vintage-pass-around-cotter-press.html), I'm offering up a Stein 23.35 mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,163
Posted By albrt

Paramount out on the road today. ...

Paramount out on the road today.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 916
Posted By albrt

Men's. I'm fine with pegged pants, I'm just a...

Men's. I'm fine with pegged pants, I'm just a little surprised they would use "carrot taper" as a marketing term - doesn't seem very flattering.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 726
Posted By albrt

Ready for errands. ...

Ready for errands.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 726
Posted By albrt

I went ahead and wired up the rear derailleur...

I went ahead and wired up the rear derailleur (stem shifters, don't @ me bro). The bike feels pretty sprightly in a slightly lower gear. Derailleur works fine, except the freewheel needs a couple...
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