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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 110
Posted By jolly_codger

Like jaxgtr said, lube the little ball bearings...

Like jaxgtr said, lube the little ball bearings and they'll get easier with use. My Swagman rack's pins need re-lubing 2 or 3 times during the summer depending on much rain we get.
John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 569,722
Posted By jolly_codger

What's her name?

What's her name?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-16-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By jolly_codger

Good catch - I believe that is a Kona Project 2...

Good catch - I believe that is a Kona Project 2 steel fork.
John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 77,777
Posted By jolly_codger

Finally got a chance to ride my winter project...

Finally got a chance to ride my winter project bike; the frame is from C&V's own "jdawginsc", and the rest is from my parts boxes & ebay. Please forgive the clashing bag colors and the chain on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,956
Posted By jolly_codger

I dunno if that is so wacky to be honest...

I dunno if that is so wacky to be honest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By jolly_codger

Very nice; full marks to you on that build! Two...

Very nice; full marks to you on that build! Two random thoughts that came to me looking at that beauty: The last generation of the XT 7-speed shifters had a "secret" extra click so that you could run...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,119
Posted By jolly_codger

Does she have a sister? :love:Hell, even mom or...

Does she have a sister? :love:Hell, even mom or grandma?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By jolly_codger

GripGrab makes gloves with excellent padding:...

GripGrab makes gloves with excellent padding: https://www.gripgrab.com/collections/cycling-gloves/products/supergel-padded-short-finger-summer-gloves Used them for years,they are well-made and do the...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By jolly_codger

Internal Geared Hub Wheelset

I am interested in building up a spare frame around an internal geared hub drivetrain, but I am not finding a lot of options as far as buying a ready-to-go wheelset/shifter. I would like to go 7 or 8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,096
Posted By jolly_codger

Man, I wish my Trek 2300 looked as cool as that!...

Man, I wish my Trek 2300 looked as cool as that! :love:

John

PS I'm sure someone with your fine taste and high style doesn't want that old, rubbish Chorus group cluttering up your home so just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,956
Posted By jolly_codger

I am not great with computers so if anyone knows...

I am not great with computers so if anyone knows how to save a video to a post please do so before they take down this Facebook listing - click through photos!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,956
Posted By jolly_codger

Stem mount shifters, Schwinn approved front mech,...

Stem mount shifters, Schwinn approved front mech, tubulars with Schrader valves, externally routed cables on the bars...but it has hydraulic brakes going for it plus those downhill handlebars - this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By jolly_codger

This is probably a stupid question (mainly...

This is probably a stupid question (mainly because I'm a stupid person) but why use brifters as brake levers vs regular brake levers? Is it a reach issue? Bigger hoods offer another hand position?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 12,103
Posted By jolly_codger

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-18-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 626
Posted By jolly_codger

Do they have to be 36h? I might have a set of 32h...

Do they have to be 36h? I might have a set of 32h Shimano 600 hubs + silver, polished rims in very good condition (can't remember what they are but they are decent quality). PM me if you want more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-18-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 284
Posted By jolly_codger

I have a Lady Turbo, white perforated leather, no...

I have a Lady Turbo, white perforated leather, no tears or scrapes, only negative is a small rust stain. If you're interested you can have it for free; let me know if you are interested and I'll post...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
02-11-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By jolly_codger

Very nice find, for sure. Hope she has many safe...

Very nice find, for sure. Hope she has many safe & enjoyable miles on it!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-09-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By jolly_codger

That's just my luck: I paid off my Affirm loan...

That's just my luck: I paid off my Affirm loan just a few months ago and now my Hub is an orphan. :cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 77,221
Posted By jolly_codger

Is the crankset powder coated? Looks beautiful...

Is the crankset powder coated? Looks beautiful even with an overload of "Cannondale" decals.:love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 12,103
Posted By jolly_codger

Gawd, I miss that place - 1200 miles away and I...

Gawd, I miss that place - 1200 miles away and I drool at the thought of a bucket of their mussels & a cup of melted butter with plenty of Guinness to make it awesome. :(
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
02-05-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By jolly_codger

That's gorgeous! Mutant stem and everything, love...

That's gorgeous! Mutant stem and everything, love it.
John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 77,221
Posted By jolly_codger

My Peloton - November I picked up some Rolf...

My Peloton - November I picked up some Rolf Vector Comps and in December I replaced the fork with a more traditional looking Ritchey model. Alas, I haven't been out on it to take an updated photo so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 923
Posted By jolly_codger

After a month's worth of periodic attempts at...

After a month's worth of periodic attempts at getting a housing through the top tube, I waved the white flag and ended up using the two ports as cable stops. It was a good learning experience for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,175
Posted By jolly_codger

Tommaso shoes run wide and are a brand I have...

Tommaso shoes run wide and are a brand I have used more than once. They usually have "outlet" shoes for under $30. Last year I treated myself and bought some Bont Riot wide shoes and they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 868
Posted By jolly_codger

I currently have vintage bikes with a variety of...

I currently have vintage bikes with a variety of threadless carbon forks: Ritchey, Kinesis, un-labeled Bike Nashbar house brand, and a Performance Bicycle Forte (also have another Ritchey on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,956
Posted By jolly_codger

There'd be a run on them for sure if they did...

There'd be a run on them for sure if they did that. Might even be worth dumping them onto the market to get them out in the world.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,956
Posted By jolly_codger

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,404
Posted By jolly_codger

I'd say that it's the contact points & associated...

I'd say that it's the contact points & associated appurtenances.
John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 63,713
Posted By jolly_codger

Duffy ...

Duffy
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Claire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,404
Posted By jolly_codger

You will probably get a lot of opinions on this,...

You will probably get a lot of opinions on this, but I am of the camp that believes that the saddle, seatpost, stem, and handlebar/tape/grips comprise the cockpit of a bicycle. I am on the fence...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,435
Posted By jolly_codger

I had them on two bikes (Bridgestone MB-1 and an...

I had them on two bikes (Bridgestone MB-1 and an MB-2) and (1) they were a PITA to set up properly (I truly admire your wrenching skills if you had no problems setting them up and they work decently)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 923
Posted By jolly_codger

Well, the endoscope arrived, and..........the...

Well, the endoscope arrived, and..........the camera head is too long to get into the top tube via the seat tube. I wlll try to carve out some time this weekend and pull the fork off and pop out one...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-10-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 131,583
Posted By jolly_codger

Full marks to James1964 who sold me his Lotus &...

Full marks to James1964 who sold me his Lotus & had it shipped 1300-miles! The C&V community has a lot of good people in it and I am thankful that I found the forum.
John
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,956
Posted By jolly_codger

Focus!! ...

Focus!!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,956
Posted By jolly_codger

You have to wonder if they actually rode it like...

You have to wonder if they actually rode it like that.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 923
Posted By jolly_codger

Quick update: Access via the top tube in a...

Quick update:

Access via the top tube in a no-go; I might be able to get my pinky finger through but there would be zero ability to manipulate the housing (and a strong possibility of slitting my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 04:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 923
Posted By jolly_codger

Not yet; I tried the gravity idea and later read...

Not yet; I tried the gravity idea and later read the newer posts.Lots of suggestions that sound promising but I couldn't get back to trying out anything new. I will get back to it and give everything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 923
Posted By jolly_codger

45-minutes of holding the bike horizontally,...

45-minutes of holding the bike horizontally, upside down, and nose down did not do the trick. I have tried going back to front as well as front to back; some good ideas above that unfortunately I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 923
Posted By jolly_codger

That is what I am doing and I can thread the...

That is what I am doing and I can thread the housing onto the wire but when it gets to the exit port it just keeps hitting something in there. I've tried starting at both ends and it's the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2,404
Views: 569,722
Posted By jolly_codger

I know it's been requested before, but for us...

I know it's been requested before, but for us cultural-Luddites & for those who may not be Americans, can everyone please include the name of the (all but those universally known, e.g. Barbie, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 05:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 923
Posted By jolly_codger

Technium Internal Cable Routing

I have wasted almost 2-hours trying to push the rear brake cable housing through the top tube of a Raleigh Technium and wanted to get some input from the C&V frequenters. Please know that I have done...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 06:07 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,214
Posted By jolly_codger

Not a very good picture, but Covid & the weather...

Not a very good picture, but Covid & the weather have kept me from getting out to do better:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-19-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By jolly_codger

Schwinn Typhoon

Is this worth $150?
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Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
11-17-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,674
Posted By jolly_codger

That is gorgeous; nice work! :thumb:

That is gorgeous; nice work! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,956
Posted By jolly_codger

You didn't read the fine print :lol: ...

You didn't read the fine print :lol:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,304
Posted By jolly_codger

Anyone Seen This Before?

Ran across this on the auction site that shall not be named. Never seen a split seat tube before and I am guessing that front mech is a French braze-on. Other than uniqueness, is there any reason for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 736
Posted By jolly_codger

Yes you can. (I suggest considering replacing...

Yes you can. (I suggest considering replacing your current pads with Kool Stops or something similar. They are easy to remove & replace and bonus, for about the same price as the M50T sets you will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,657,956
Posted By jolly_codger

RE: the $49 Bianchi frame, this old guy needs an...

RE: the $49 Bianchi frame, this old guy needs an explaination. What exactly is a "solid bike" and why would one want to lock it outside? :foo:
Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,096
Posted By jolly_codger

Still have a few bits that need to be sorted out...

Still have a few bits that need to be sorted out (fork steerer tube needs to be cut, need some 1.125" spacers so it doesn't look like a pencil neck geek, and something else that I forget), and it's a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By jolly_codger

Super Deal on 44cm Bars

If you (are like me) and run wide bars on your road bike, check out this deal on 3T Superflux LTD carbon bars: https://www.wiggle.com/us/p/3t-superflux-ltd-handlebar. $93 for a name brand, once...
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