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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,536
Posted By uprightbent

Minimum insertion maybe not enough

Many thanks to the OP again and glad you're not injured.

My 4 regular rides all have the same Nitto short technomic stems pulled out to the max insertion line, then back in a mm or two to be sure....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,536
Posted By uprightbent

I'm still unclear of the risk being mentioned for...

I'm still unclear of the risk being mentioned for 25.4 bar-stem combos.
Thanks to the OP for this thread, time to recheck my steerers as I have only threaded stems, all pulled up to max extension.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By uprightbent

Honjo English fender shape-how do you mount these

I'm contemplating the Honjo English fenders but I'm puzzled how this contoured shape will mount to various points with that ridge at the very spot of attachment. I can't seem to find photos of them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,704
Posted By uprightbent

Gotta revive this older thread, after just using...

Gotta revive this older thread, after just using the coin trick to very gently spread a late 70's SR alloy stem. Besides the steel stem in the Rene Herse photo, doesn't Nitto show their spreader ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By uprightbent

Thanks for the replies, the knowledge here is...

Thanks for the replies, the knowledge here is always impressive. Previously I googled a few TA logos not seeing this particular one, felling stupid now that I didn't know what I had.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,405
Posted By uprightbent

Guess I missed 7-28 so here's my 728...... ...

Guess I missed 7-28 so here's my 728......
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5798_942e174805511d0adbf4fe7f2d88cf68b25d51df.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By uprightbent

Help ID this old bottle cage

Maybe it's just aftermarket junk, but does anyone recognize this logo? Looks like a T over an A but I doubt it's a TA?

Thanks in advance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By uprightbent

Solid advice, the drive side locknut came right...

Solid advice, the drive side locknut came right off revealing the serrated nut buried in the grime. Oddly it doesn't appear to be threaded so I guess it was really there as a spacer. Now that other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 366
Posted By uprightbent

With a little more force I was able to tap it...

With a little more force I was able to tap it out. Thanks again for all the sound advice. Now I gotta find a replacement which should be fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 366
Posted By uprightbent

Thanks for all the quick replies so far!...

Thanks for all the quick replies so far! Regarding the rotation, the nut will rotate around fully with the screw attached, trying to find a notch or key that isn't there. I think I'll try some gentle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 366
Posted By uprightbent

Replacing a knurled & notched seatpost binder nut

Hello all. Got this stubborn seatpost binder nut that doesn't wanna remove. There seems to be a minor key way in the first pic around 9 o'clock, but I can't see any notches on the nut itself,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By uprightbent

This is it

Many thanks, this is clearly the problem. The knowledge base here is always spot on. The OLN does measure 120 minus those added locknuts. I'm gonna try to remove them and hope it'll stay intact....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By uprightbent

The OLN width of the rear hub is 126mm. ...

The OLN width of the rear hub is 126mm.

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By uprightbent

Butchered Weyless hub advice

Can anyone speculate why the axle ends would've been hacked off the rear hub? The previous owner was riding the bike, and presumably kept the rear wheel locked into position, with a ton of stress on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,591
Posted By uprightbent

Many thanks for the offer Andy, but these appear...

Many thanks for the offer Andy, but these appear to be the full hood versions. They're beautifully aged yet hard as a rock, so I may just leave them on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,591
Posted By uprightbent

Thanks for all the replies! Weyless hubs, never...

Thanks for all the replies! Weyless hubs, never would've known. Unfortunately it would appear that finding a rear QR to match the front will be very difficult and costly. Maybe the same for newer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,591
Posted By uprightbent

My 1st Mercian - A 1975 I don't know...

Just bought this from the original owner who can't remember the model name, purchased as a frame only brand new. The serial number 66675, does that indicate 1975? The 666 doesn't comfort me. There's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By uprightbent

What's this Claude Butler rack tab supposed to do?

I'm told this rack is a Claude Butler, which came on my 79' Holdsworth Mitral as new from the original owner. I'm curious what the intention was since I'm used to traditional Blackburn type vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 12,331
Posted By uprightbent

Couldn't agree more. Check out his latest post...

Couldn't agree more. Check out his latest post saying this carbon bike is now the best all-road option. And that it doesn't need rack or fender capability. After endless hard selling of wider tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 12,331
Posted By uprightbent

Vintage Cycling dies a slow death...

Velo Orange was such an important resource, still can be, but look where they've headed with mainly overbuilt mountain-ish bikes, nothing's been lugged for a long while.
Rene Herse/ Compass, just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-22, 06:55 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 154,373
Posted By uprightbent

That's a super nice build. I'm doing one similar...

That's a super nice build. I'm doing one similar right now, wondering if those Paselas are 32's and or 27". Looks like the clearance in the rear is tighter, would love to see how they sit in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 260
Posted By uprightbent

Metal fender fork daruma or L bracket question

I've installed two sets of VO fenders where I used the supplied fork daruma and bent or dimpled the fender accordingly to match the arc for good fender lines.

I'm now considering a set of Honjo's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By uprightbent

SKS-Esge (Bluemels?) fenders-do they still have pinstripes?

Hello all. Im looking to replace some Esge fenders from the late 70's-early 90's in silver, which always seemed to have the nice black striping down the middle. While looking online, at both the US...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By uprightbent

Fender surgery-tight fitting 1979 Holdsworth

I'd really love to keep "mudguards" on this fine British bike. I just acquired it in 100% original condition, with the Esge chromoplastic fenders, or are they now Bluemels-SKS? I'd much prefer metal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-22, 11:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,908
Posted By uprightbent

Hey Burrito, just picked up a Holdsworth Mistral...

Hey Burrito, just picked up a Holdsworth Mistral and found this thread. My new bike must be a very close cousin of yours with serial number 022482. I'm just now unpacking it and sorting out the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,513
Posted By uprightbent

Geez that's a stunning photo pairing those sunset...

Geez that's a stunning photo pairing those sunset colors with those amazing shades on the bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-22, 04:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,076
Posted By uprightbent

They're surprisingly quiet as long as they have...

They're surprisingly quiet as long as they have some water in them, and the cage has been bent properly. When empty, they give off a hollow tinny sound which is a good reminder for me to refill and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,076
Posted By uprightbent

I vote for brown

I too was concerned with too much Brown redoing my 82' 728 2 years ago. Then I went all out Brown due to the Taupe head tube color. Rich old Brown Brooks, VO brown housings which have a light coffee...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,686
Posted By uprightbent

Isn't this just for exposure?

Kinda reminds me of the entrepreneurs on Shark Tank trying to get Sharks to pay $200k for a measly 2% of their company barley turning a profit. Nobody buys in, the entrepreneur walks away empty...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-22, 10:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,473
Posted By uprightbent

Don't do it-you'll age faster

I think the hybrid is bad idea. I tried some upright bars to cityfy one of my vintage road bikes and it was quite a revelation:

1. The power output sucked. I never knew how the drop bar position...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,603
Posted By uprightbent

What's with all these blackwalls.....

I've noticed in quite a few ride pics, notably vintage or steel retro rides, a growing dominance of blackwall tires. Of course there are exceptions, especially with tubulars, but the tan sidewall...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By uprightbent

Replies appreciated

Thanks as always for the great advice everyone has suggested. I think the answer for me is gonna be Berthoud's flattened stays. Now installation is gonna be a whole other thing........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-21, 10:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By uprightbent

Berthoud-Honjo-VO ? fenders best for toe clip overlap

I've read somewhere how the Berthoud flat stays wrapping around the fender have made a real difference with clearance in reducing toe clip overlap. Maybe this was taken from early builders for that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,843
Posted By uprightbent

Are cheaper tires robbing your frame's ride quality?

After a lengthy rebuilding, polishing, and respoking of a particularly nice Rigida 700 wheelset from the early 80's, I've decided to keep them on the bike with such a nice finish and buttery smooth...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,359
Posted By uprightbent

Experts strongly disagree

There's other groups far more concerned with collision avoidance than us, namely aircraft and shipping. They rely heavily on strobes and would disagree with disco reasoning. So do most fire and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,149
Posted By uprightbent

Too 10 bike for sure, except one thing.....

Chapman's bikes seem incredible. The one getting the lug lining is exactly what I lust for.

Except one thing. Can we stop with the seat tube lights? I'm all for retro, and I think it looks great,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-21, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,981
Posted By uprightbent

Thanks for your compliments Golden Boy, I somehow...

Thanks for your compliments Golden Boy, I somehow missed yours and several other replies. The fenders are Velo Orange smooth in the 37mm width which were on sale for only $50.00. I really wanted some...
Forum: Recumbent
04-24-21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 27,535
Posted By uprightbent

That's funny right there

Wait-wait-wait.......YOU participated in a ride of silence?
Forum: Recumbent
04-24-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,641
Posted By uprightbent

No surprise you overlooked most of the definition...

No surprise you overlooked most of the definition beyond the first entry.
Forum: Recumbent
04-20-21, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,641
Posted By uprightbent

pros·e·ly·tize (prŏs′ə-lĭ-tīz′) v....

pros·e·ly·tize (prŏs′ə-lĭ-tīz′)
v. pros·e·ly·tized, pros·e·ly·tiz·ing, pros·e·ly·tiz·es
v.intr.
1. To attempt to convert someone to one's own religious faith.
2. To attempt to persuade someone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,295
Posted By uprightbent

Many of us are missing the biggest cost

To those who dislike high priced bike shops, do you know of anyone who's become wealthy owning one? I suspect it's mostly the opposite. And if you're bothered by the high markup and riches to be had,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,878
Posted By uprightbent

How to get past 100 replies

Let's mix in some helmet safety data, some odd Grant Petersen views, electronic shifting opinions, and we'll crash the server.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,981
Posted By uprightbent

Pics of my Trek 728 project + centerpull brake question

I'm lucky to have scored this barley ridden 1982 Trek 728. After stripping it down completely, I'm almost back to a complete bike keeping it mostly original. I've never had these "grail" brakes I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,701
Posted By uprightbent

It's quite simple to me. I'm on a 28 pound bike...

It's quite simple to me. I'm on a 28 pound bike amongst vehicles ranging from 4,000 to over 40,000 pounds. Many of them are distracted AF. Cyclists need an advantage. The same reason emergency...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 10:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 23,103
Posted By uprightbent

Looks like I found a twin to my 84' 610, right...

Looks like I found a twin to my 84' 610, right down to the VO hammered fenders. This one is mostly original....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,025
Posted By uprightbent

Thanks so much for all the great advice I knew...

Thanks so much for all the great advice I knew was here, allowing me to remedy this problem today.

The dishing was the issue, as I should've mentioned I recently replaced each spoke one at a time,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,025
Posted By uprightbent

Thanks Bigbus. Glad to hear you also believe if...

Thanks Bigbus. Glad to hear you also believe if the wheel sits evenly between the chainstays, it can't be a dishing issue. This is what I've been assuming.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,025
Posted By uprightbent

Wheel is tilting-dishing? bent dropout? I'm confused

Sorry for my mechanical inabilities, looking forward to the great advice always found here.....

So my back wheel on an old Trek sits squarely inside the chainstays. The dropouts are Campy and they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By uprightbent

My new to me vintage Brooks won't absorb Proofide

I scored a super nice B17 Champion Special from the late 80's with the chrome rails, in a nice dark brown patina to complement the bike I'm restoring. The Proofide I've applied seems to be sitting on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-20, 11:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By uprightbent

Thanks for the great advice!

I drilled out the levers which didn't take much effort, so they now accommodate the modern Dia Compe adjusters nicely.

However, reading about the oddities and proprietary issues with these brakes...
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