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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

Man, you guys are killing me with these cool...

Man, you guys are killing me with these cool vintage Seikos! Love the detail on your dial.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

That’s gorgeous! I like the strap, too. Who...

That’s gorgeous! I like the strap, too. Who makes it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-22, 09:54 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

Congrats on the 6105. One of the best purchases...

Congrats on the 6105. One of the best purchases I’ve heard/read about!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 07:06 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,764
Posted By theofam

Ha! Anything is slower with me on it! Just got...

Ha! Anything is slower with me on it! Just got out today for likely my last mountain ride. Plenty of snow packed dirt roads already. Loving the Tuareg!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,764
Posted By theofam

Couple teaser pics for an upcoming build thread I...

Couple teaser pics for an upcoming build thread I plan on posting. I was given a rather ratty 25” 1980 11.8. During paint prep, I realized the right rear seat stay had a couple cracks. LBS had no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 05:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,164
Posted By theofam

leaning toward stock black

leaning toward stock black
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,164
Posted By theofam

I may end up needing some parts. Most of them...

I may end up needing some parts. Most of them have cleaned up well thusfar.

Dangit, I just realized I didn’t get a good pic of the entire bike when given to me. I’ve stripped the frame and hope...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,164
Posted By theofam

Cool idea, AdventureManCO ! I live close to...

Cool idea, AdventureManCO !

I live close to the CC Reservoir you referenced in your map. Happy to get out and pedal with you. I’m currently restoring a 1980 Schwinn Voyageur. I don’t have a C&V...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 08:46 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 36,788
Posted By theofam

8.8.8. this thread survives on pics. When do we...

8.8.8. this thread survives on pics. When do we get to see these clunkers?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 36,788
Posted By theofam

Dang it! I found this thread two days ago. Too...

Dang it! I found this thread two days ago. Too late to play this year. I think I’ll enter this in 2023’s CHALLENGE. It’s a $10 1962(ish) Alpha. Haven’t found another reference or photo of an Alpha...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

Good save! As a guy with more time than money, I...

Good save! As a guy with more time than money, I don’t mind burning hours to have the long-term satisfaction associated with the work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

Thanks for the gold star! Last time I received...

Thanks for the gold star! Last time I received one was probably kindergarten, and I find I feel roughly the same level of glee fixing these old bikes as I did when I was a little kid fingerpainting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

Thanks! RJ The Bike Guy on YouTube has become my...

Thanks! RJ The Bike Guy on YouTube has become my go-to for bike refurbishing. He has a video on the freehub tool, though he doesn’t show you how he made it.

So, if you are going to do it, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

I rebuilt the freehub: ...

I rebuilt the freehub:

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cleaned the cassette,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

This C&V group is so helpful. I truly appreciate...

This C&V group is so helpful. I truly appreciate the knowledge and insight offered!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

Thanks for the offer to explain. I’ve researched...

Thanks for the offer to explain. I’ve researched a Uniglide-to-Hyperglide conversion, and, at this point, I’ll save mods for later. Right now, I’m going to clean and lube what I’ve got and see how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

I saw that in a video. Very cool tip, thank you!

I saw that in a video. Very cool tip, thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-22, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

As a newbie, I didn’t even realize Uniglide and...

As a newbie, I didn’t even realize Uniglide and Hyperglide were objects in our world. Always something to learn - thanks!



I appreciate the method and Hyperglide source - thanks for chiming in!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

Sweet! Thanks for the explanation. All I need...

Sweet! Thanks for the explanation. All I need now is a second chain whip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,176
Posted By theofam

I’m Stumped: Voyageur Lockring

I’m trying to resurrect what I believe to be a 1980 Voyageur 11.8. I can’t seem to locate a tool to remove this nine-spline lockring. Can anyone point me in the tool’s direction or provide removal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 784,698
Posted By theofam

Thanks for that procedure. It’ll help me in the...

Thanks for that procedure. It’ll help me in the future with errant wheels.

In this case, the rim wall has a crease/bulge on the braking surface, which causes me to adjust the rear brake so loose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-22, 10:07 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

Nice looking Tag! Where did you source the...

Nice looking Tag! Where did you source the racing strap?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 69,487
Posted By theofam

She was, indeed! I understand the above photo...

She was, indeed! I understand the above photo made it’s rounds to many of her friends as she bragged of both the machine and her son!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 11:11 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 69,487
Posted By theofam

Your mom sounds like she was a very interesting...

Your mom sounds like she was a very interesting person. I wish there was a way to capture peoples’ talents before they leave our world.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

There’s something very right about that Zodiac....

There’s something very right about that Zodiac. Congrats!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

No judgement, here. You do you. There’s much room...

No judgement, here. You do you. There’s much room for personal tastes and interests when it comes to watches. Many prefer the precision and workmanship of a mechanical watch, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

Now that’s cool! Where did you find it?

Now that’s cool! Where did you find it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 784,698
Posted By theofam

Thanks for the idea. The entire bike was rusted...

Thanks for the idea. The entire bike was rusted solid when I got it. The crank and SA hub were seized. Similarly, the spokes are rusted solid to the rim, hence my desire to find a new rim. I’ve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 784,698
Posted By theofam

The women’s frame is a good thought - thanks. And...

The women’s frame is a good thought - thanks. And I appreciate the SJS link.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 784,698
Posted By theofam

26 x1 3/8” 40h EA3

I rode this resurrected Western Flyer last summer with a 1-2 inch flat spot on the rear rim.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 69,487
Posted By theofam

One phone call, my mom was down. She had decided...

One phone call, my mom was down. She had decided to part with her grandmother's treadle Singer sewing machine and cabinet. I said, "I'll take it and restore it!" She was ecstatic.

So, many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

The collection grows! I’m still unsure what the...

The collection grows! I’m still unsure what the 3 represents before WE, which I presume was Wednesday abbreviated, on the previous watch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

What a score! Help me out on the 3 WE.

What a score! Help me out on the 3 WE.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

I’ve seen quite a few pilot watches. That one...

I’ve seen quite a few pilot watches. That one wins on case size!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

Oh, my! As if the dial detail wasn’t enough, you...

Oh, my! As if the dial detail wasn’t enough, you had to show us the magnificent work on the bridges and rotor, too. My bet is you don’t get much, if any, wrist time with the Cartier once she...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,663
Posted By theofam

Thanks for the offer to take a deeper look. I’ll...

Thanks for the offer to take a deeper look. I’ll be with the bike Monday and should be able to post pics then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,554
Posted By theofam

ahsposo - oooohweee, those are some great vintage...

ahsposo - oooohweee, those are some great vintage watches! My vote goes to the curtain-dialed Seamaster.

I inherited my maternal grandfather’s Movado Tempo-Matic Subsea when he passed. It was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-21, 11:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,380
Posted By theofam

Thanks for the Hunt-Wilde tip. My first effort...

Thanks for the Hunt-Wilde tip. My first effort found them at GripWorks.com. I may be hitting up a few of you to help me get to the 2,500 grip minimum order! I can order 25 black grips. I prefer red,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-21, 11:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,380
Posted By theofam

Looks great - I’m digging the flat bars! Oh, and...

Looks great - I’m digging the flat bars! Oh, and the rack. . . and the saddle. Did I mention the bars?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-21, 11:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,380
Posted By theofam

Fair point. Knowing as little as I do about these...

Fair point. Knowing as little as I do about these three-speeds, I need to withhold judgement.

I’m not even sure where to start on finding period-correct grips. Much to learn!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,380
Posted By theofam

That’s good to know - thanks! I must admit the...

That’s good to know - thanks! I must admit the wind left my sails a bit when I saw those grips. Makes sense, though, since I doubt Acme Bike Shop in Pasadena sold Sears as a bicycle line.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-21, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,380
Posted By theofam

Cool chainring! Does it read ASLCO?

Cool chainring! Does it read ASLCO?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-21, 08:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,380
Posted By theofam

I finally got a chance to clean up the mysterious...

I finally got a chance to clean up the mysterious (to me, at least) Alpha. I need help figuring out what it is, where it’s from, etc. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,380
Posted By theofam

Thanks for the history on Alpha! Can you share...

Thanks for the history on Alpha! Can you share where you found the information? My searches thus far have proven fruitless.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,491
Posted By theofam

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll begin the...

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll begin the search. As for the Dia-Compe, I don’t have an opinion of them, as the bike they’re from was too far gone for me to ride it when it was given to me. That,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,380
Posted By theofam

As another option, I just bought Schwalbe 26 x 1...

As another option, I just bought Schwalbe 26 x 1 3/8 tires from Bike24 out of Germany. Even with shipping, it was cheaper delivered in the US than most domestic sites I could find.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,491
Posted By theofam

dedhed - thanks for sticking up for my Voyageur! ...

dedhed - thanks for sticking up for my Voyageur! The research I've done coincides with what you wrote in terms of it being a higher-end offering of Schwinn.

blamester thanks for weighing in. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,491
Posted By theofam

Peened the nut - that explains why the rear brake...

Peened the nut - that explains why the rear brake was difficult to disassemble, too. Each nut, front and rear, on the brakes was rusty to the point I couldn't discern it had been peened. I should...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-21, 07:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,491
Posted By theofam

ShannonM, based on the above posts, I need...

ShannonM, based on the above posts, I need advice.

My latest effort is getting a 1980 Schwinn Voyageur back from a rusty grave. Today, while disassembling the front Dia Compe 500 brake for...
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