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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 177
Posted By merziac

As well as scared and psycho, failure was not an...

As well as scared and psycho, failure was not an option. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 183
Posted By merziac

Could be confused. :foo: Maybe not sure of...

Could be confused. :foo:

Maybe not sure of what its pursuing? :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,170
Posted By merziac

jamesdak :thumb: That's one heck of a haul,...

jamesdak

:thumb: That's one heck of a haul, very, very jelly. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,561
Posted By merziac

Skip weighed in about a set he had so I figured...

Skip weighed in about a set he had so I figured he might have some insight. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 120
Posted By merziac

75 brochure says you are correct, seller may be...

75 brochure says you are correct, seller may be off on their measurement. :twitchy:

https://sheldonbrown.com/bike-screensaver1024x768/pages/1975-raleigh-pro.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,561
Posted By merziac

I see that now but was thinking Skip might weigh...

I see that now but was thinking Skip might weigh in. ;)

Paging smontanaro
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,561
Posted By merziac

So no worries but this is a 5 year old zombie...

So no worries but this is a 5 year old zombie thread, you may get a response, we'll see. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,578
Posted By merziac

No worries man I had to do a deep dive to verify...

No worries man I had to do a deep dive to verify my story was good.

Was really glad I did, got me back onto Metacortex, man I miss him.;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,368
Posted By merziac

Well the less polite terms come from those who...

Well the less polite terms come from those who have no business weighing in, they should quickly and succinctly be summarily dismissed in short order. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,368
Posted By merziac

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a...

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a great way, those seat covers are genius, they add a perfect amount of whimsy, especially on a bike like this.

Great work. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,578
Posted By merziac

Don't think I've seen SunTour in the catalogs on...

Don't think I've seen SunTour in the catalogs on these and never saw any new ones with them back in the day. ;)

https://schwinnbikeforum.com/SLDB/Details/dtail_7074.htm#1973

Campy GT, Rally's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,153
Posted By merziac

cudak888 Curt, I went with silverware drawer...

cudak888

Curt, I went with silverware drawer divider/organizers, some screen/wire versions but there are more robust versions, some are not that cheap so.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,549
Posted By merziac

Not sure and don't think so but there will be a...

Not sure and don't think so but there will be a Classic Rendevous West in Davis Calif. Oct 19.

Show, swap and ride, this may be a good alternative that just might be a better option. :twitchy:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By merziac

Veeeeery interesting. ;) Tx!

Veeeeery interesting. ;)

Tx!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,223
Posted By merziac

This seems to me to may have been what helped...

This seems to me to may have been what helped them catch fire in the market so fast.

Close enough worked just fine for most, especially new riders that may have lacked confidence.

Sizing far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,759
Posted By merziac

And the dust caps appear to be in pretty good...

And the dust caps appear to be in pretty good shape. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 920,173
Posted By merziac

Its sitting right there, Pledge, I've seen it...

Its sitting right there, Pledge, I've seen it used at shows for being quick and easy.

I asked a good friend that is a world class painter about it and he said he didn't know and had never used it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,223
Posted By merziac

All good, anything that makes any of this work is...

All good, anything that makes any of this work is golden. :thumb:

Many of us are past the point where form can still overrule function, whatever it takes to get down the road well is what it is,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 816
Posted By merziac

Glennfordx4, Sheri, So sorry for your loss,...

Glennfordx4, Sheri,

So sorry for your loss, thank you for your kind words telling us about this.

I am also Ford guy so Glenn's posts always got my attention when they came up, figured we were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 502
Posted By merziac

I almost never ride in the drops, never raced,...

I almost never ride in the drops, never raced, back, neck, arms, hands and wrists can't go there and I can't see down there. :twitchy:

That being said, I also can't stomach C+V without them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,807
Posted By merziac

Much of this shows how important full extension...

Much of this shows how important full extension can be and is.

This also fully lines up with range of motion full extension exercises after knee surgery that are critical to optimal recovery.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By merziac

Glad you pulled that off, could have been a much...

Glad you pulled that off, could have been a much different outcome. :twitchy:

Looks like you were on the perfect bike from here, great work on this. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,807
Posted By merziac

Robvolz This seems like a simple equation...

Robvolz

This seems like a simple equation but is not, the 2.5, 5mm or what ever can be a pretty big deal.

The extra or less arm length is multiplied around the arm travel of the stroke making...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,589
Posted By merziac

Brilliant! :thumb:

Brilliant! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 497
Views: 35,555
Posted By merziac

Well, at the bridge, not sure where the "on" pics...

Well, at the bridge, not sure where the "on" pics are ATMO. :twitchy:

Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks OR, open grate over the mighty Columbia.

A little squirrelly with just the right amount...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 250
Posted By merziac

:thumb: jjhabbs Pretty and pretty dang cool...

:thumb: jjhabbs

Pretty and pretty dang cool John, very nice score, no Condor knowledge from here, my bad. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Sellers remorse can be far worse...

:thumb:

Sellers remorse can be far worse than buyers IMO. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,223
Posted By merziac

Again with the stem and SP, and the bars/levers...

Again with the stem and SP, and the bars/levers cranked way up to meet me. :twitchy:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 754
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place, we live for this stuff. :thumb:

You need 5 posts X 2 days for 10 to post pics, anti spam measure that serves us very well.

You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 451
Posted By merziac

2nded, motion passes, make it so. ;)

2nded, motion passes, make it so. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,589
Posted By merziac

It's even more impressive in person. ;)

It's even more impressive in person. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,425
Posted By merziac

You need to quote the poster you are addressing...

You need to quote the poster you are addressing so they know who you are talking to. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,223
Posted By merziac

Tx, yeah that's a long one, I have a chrome one...

Tx, yeah that's a long one, I have a chrome one that is a bit longer but it seems to be a lesser model as the crappy plastic head and sleeve/grip do not come off like the regular one's.

This is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,223
Posted By merziac

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4926_80fd60fdd83db6a4f226fcaf4eafd11102c606fa.jpg

More
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 27,871
Posted By merziac

Great work and bikes lads. :thumb:

Great work and bikes lads. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,223
Posted By merziac

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3307_22a8a116a7dde4550bb18c2d5c8d07484dcb5792.jpg

Lots of stem and SP. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,223
Posted By merziac

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,425
Posted By merziac

Not sure about the "sport" aspect but this one...

Not sure about the "sport" aspect but this one was built for Paris Brest Paris by one of the very best in the business and I can tell you from personal experience it gets more stable the faster you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,127,969
Posted By merziac

The French constructors who took tandems and all...

The French constructors who took tandems and all else very seriously used cantis to win a lot of competitions, races and contests.

The Concourse de machines technical time trials, Paris Brest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 964
Posted By merziac

Add them to your album on your homepage and they...

Add them to your album on your homepage and they may get moved here.

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place, we live for this stuff. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 920,173
Posted By merziac

Not always but mostly on higher end components...

Not always but mostly on higher end components and getting less so by the day, profit at all costs and all that. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 489
Posted By merziac

Rat Rod, scrub off all loose and soft rust, maybe...

Rat Rod, scrub off all loose and soft rust, maybe matte or clear coat some select parts, rub out some/most with oil, penetrant, preservative or maybe gun bluing, flat or matte black for accents? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,589
Posted By merziac

You need to get to the alter before she comes to...

You need to get to the alter before she comes to her senses. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,589
Posted By merziac

Tx, I get it and don't dispute the need for many...

Tx, I get it and don't dispute the need for many to prioritize riding over wrenching but for me they go hand in hand, one doesn't happen without the other, by my hand, period. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,841
Posted By merziac

That's one heck of a story, plenty cool if even...

That's one heck of a story, plenty cool if even only half true. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,589
Posted By merziac

Nothing pathetic about it, your riding, your...

Nothing pathetic about it, your riding, your deal, plain and simple.

My riding is quite pathetic by most standards here but I'm fine with it, it is what it is and I'm good with it, I have to make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,589
Posted By merziac

While I agree with plenty of this in theory I...

While I agree with plenty of this in theory I will posit that IMO many here including and especially myself derive great pride, pleasure and satisfaction from the immense sense of accomplishment that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 01:50 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,401
Posted By merziac

Truer words have seldom been spoken, I can't ride...

Truer words have seldom been spoken, I can't ride well without these, I have them on all my riders and spares at the ready. ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,589
Posted By merziac

Well good luck, I have way too much of all of...

Well good luck, I have way too much of all of that, 2 riders live in the garage with too much else, parts storage and cleaning is there too and the main tool box that is half the size of a car.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,401
Posted By merziac

Yessir, I get it, please trust me on this. ;) ...

Yessir, I get it, please trust me on this. ;)

I'm on the opposite end of this at 6ft tall with a 38in inseam I need a bike that fits someone much taller without the reach to go with it.

Just...
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