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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 504
Posted By 52telecaster

Those guidonnet levers worked well for me. The...

Those guidonnet levers worked well for me. The velo orange ones do too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,123,801
Posted By 52telecaster

Very cool

Very cool
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 358
Posted By 52telecaster

Beautiful motobecane, but that's redundant. All...

Beautiful motobecane, but that's redundant. All motos are beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,606
Posted By 52telecaster

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Trail from east Peoria IL to Morton.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,615
Posted By 52telecaster

I Love the grand jubilee. They changed a lot over...

I Love the grand jubilee. They changed a lot over the years. I think the ones with the long cage jubilee derailleur are most sought after and I do have one but personally I think the later models...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,386
Posted By 52telecaster

I'm sure you already have the too small frame but...

I'm sure you already have the too small frame but let me just say, too large always works better for me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 252
Posted By 52telecaster

I bet 35s and fenders is a possibility. Those...

I bet 35s and fenders is a possibility. Those make terrific knock around bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 485
Posted By 52telecaster

Thanks! Loved the letters and the comments about...

Thanks! Loved the letters and the comments about lighting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By 52telecaster

I rode my gitane three speed on an overnight...

I rode my gitane three speed on an overnight camping trip. 38-19. On 650bx42....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 666
Posted By 52telecaster

https://velo-orange.com/products/hinged-water-bott...

https://velo-orange.com/products/hinged-water-bottle-cage-clamps

These work for me. I may have had the occasional cable rub but the bikes shift beautifully.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,078
Posted By 52telecaster

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Morning coffee in my favorite mug!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,910
Posted By 52telecaster

It's your bike, if you are a bad person, I am...

It's your bike, if you are a bad person, I am Satan himself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7,795
Views: 920,922
Posted By 52telecaster

I think that's a pair and I'd love a review. The...

I think that's a pair and I'd love a review. The price is right!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 836
Posted By 52telecaster

After dinner..... ...

After dinner.....
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7,795
Views: 920,922
Posted By 52telecaster

Don't forget coupling caps!

Don't forget coupling caps!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By 52telecaster

I do that often because the later plastic oil...

I do that often because the later plastic oil fillers often break when you open them. The hub takes so little oil that it's easy to put a teaspoon in the axle end.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,071,492
Posted By 52telecaster

Grand records are the bomb. I took mine touring...

Grand records are the bomb. I took mine touring once. 700x35 plus fenders fit!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 283
Posted By 52telecaster

I think gitanes run this size in a few bikes

I think gitanes run this size in a few bikes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 333
Posted By 52telecaster

I do that too. Mainly because they are lighter...

I do that too. Mainly because they are lighter and look cleaner.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 607
Posted By 52telecaster

I have a full vitus jubilee. I think it rides...

I have a full vitus jubilee. I think it rides better than the 531 jubilee I have. However the 531 has the awesome long cage jubile derailleur which is just too cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,615
Posted By 52telecaster

Imperfections make em ride so much better!

Imperfections make em ride so much better!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7,795
Views: 920,922
Posted By 52telecaster

I did actually use a wrench on the nut holding...

I did actually use a wrench on the nut holding the volume control in. Picked this up today and found a bad solder joint. Now it sounds lovely!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 7,795
Views: 920,922
Posted By 52telecaster

Many motos came with suntour. Seems like a...

Many motos came with suntour. Seems like a reasonable move. Vx is the bomb. Cheap, light and great working.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,620
Posted By 52telecaster

Not bike related but Sarah received a postcard...

Not bike related but Sarah received a postcard from Antarctica!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,071,492
Posted By 52telecaster

Suntour goodness!

Suntour goodness!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,620
Posted By 52telecaster

My girlfriend has one of those, she was so happy...

My girlfriend has one of those, she was so happy when we found it. She's been riding a sekine for 8 years now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,387
Posted By 52telecaster

When I see a Schwinn three speed I hope the frame...

When I see a Schwinn three speed I hope the frame is rusted and awful because I only really like them for the hubs, switchgear and brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,071,492
Posted By 52telecaster

Those world sports are nice bikes, especially the...

Those world sports are nice bikes, especially the later ones. Excellent commuter possibilities.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 892
Posted By 52telecaster

What I notice is how well some bikes coast, and I...

What I notice is how well some bikes coast, and I swear a well broke in sturmey archer aw hub seems to roll better than anything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,620
Posted By 52telecaster

That site has some beautiful stuff. Makes me...

That site has some beautiful stuff. Makes me appreciate all the cool old stuff I havnt thrown away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By 52telecaster

Talking to touring guys I once decided I would no...

Talking to touring guys I once decided I would no longer use Shimano brifters and was going to suntour barcons. Man I got some guff for it, but honestly I never looked back. The only index shifting I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,606
Posted By 52telecaster

I used to use it a lot on a 12 mile work commute....

I used to use it a lot on a 12 mile work commute. One day coming home from Dunlap torrential rains had the tunnel two feet deep in water. I turned back and took roads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,606
Posted By 52telecaster

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Bridge over route 6 in Peoria IL....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 708
Posted By 52telecaster

Really beautiful!

Really beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By 52telecaster

I really wanted to like it but I've become...

I really wanted to like it but I've become spoiled by the hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,615
Posted By 52telecaster

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Camping trip tonight on my three speed gitane tdf.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By 52telecaster

Let us know how they build.

Let us know how they build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By 52telecaster

Not English but I am rocking an aw hub. On a...

Not English but I am rocking an aw hub. On a camping trip tonight on the Rock Island trail....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,918
Posted By 52telecaster

That's beautiful man!

That's beautiful man!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By 52telecaster

Those bb dynamos were a real step forward as I...

Those bb dynamos were a real step forward as I remember but I tried one a year or so ago and while it was useful it was a distant second to a dynamo hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3,867
Views: 1,128,615
Posted By 52telecaster

The px10 looks awesome. I have really gotten into...

The px10 looks awesome. I have really gotten into the 650b stuff lately. So comfy for an old man, like you I rarely pedal through corners.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By 52telecaster

Too cool. I had a friend with back trouble who...

Too cool. I had a friend with back trouble who mostly rode recumbents. He said climbing was aided by the backrest. I bet Freddy had no problem on it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,472
Posted By 52telecaster

I ride nothing but vintage steel but for lighting...

I ride nothing but vintage steel but for lighting I use modern dynamo hubs and modern led lights. Some things just work better. Heck my sturmey archer hubbed bikes have dynamos and led lights.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 665
Posted By 52telecaster

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It's the latest thing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By 52telecaster

Many spots along the Mississippi have serious...

Many spots along the Mississippi have serious bluffs with climbs. They aren't long but they are steep!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,353
Posted By 52telecaster

I have had those quick releases and I never had...

I have had those quick releases and I never had an issue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 992
Posted By 52telecaster

Really excellent

Really excellent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,268
Posted By 52telecaster

It's a 74 with a later Waterford paint job....

It's a 74 with a later Waterford paint job. Actually it's my tow truck for my Monday night gigs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By 52telecaster

23"

23"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,268
Posted By 52telecaster

If you go 700c 35s fit easy and roll well....

If you go 700c 35s fit easy and roll well. Personally I prefer the VO portuer bars in 23.8mm. you can fit bar ends and VO makes levers that fit too. ...
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