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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 53,705
Posted By jonsan

Romperr, the Jitensha and Postino bars have a...

Romperr, the Jitensha and Postino bars have a very similar shape. The biggest difference is that the Jitensha have a 26.0 clamp diameter vs 25.4 for the VO bar and the Jitensha weighs less. Hope this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-14, 03:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,357
Posted By jonsan

I am wondering if this was built to be a training...

I am wondering if this was built to be a training bike or used as a spare pit bike. It has brazeons for water bottles which I have never seen on a competition bike of that vintage. It also has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,461
Posted By jonsan

This is probably the same source as what...

This is probably the same source as what zipieri00 posted earlier. Lots of interesting Gazelle info to be found here:

http://jvs.webklik.nl/page/bouwjaren
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,421
Posted By jonsan

Kucharik stopped making them several years ago....

Kucharik stopped making them several years ago. John Sr. passed away a few years ago and the place is run by his son. When I started going there in the early 80's John Sr would give me training...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,355
Posted By jonsan

My 1984 Gazelle, from another cyclocross thread: ...

My 1984 Gazelle, from another cyclocross thread:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/906869-Let-s-see-some-cross-bikes?p=16001944&highlight=#post16001944
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-13, 06:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,406
Posted By jonsan

Apparently he is also not a fan of Berthoud...

Apparently he is also not a fan of Berthoud saddles:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/753269-Berthoud-Saddle-junk-design
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,202
Posted By jonsan

According to their literature, the Campagnolo...

According to their literature, the Campagnolo doppler system is more complicated then the the spring that Simplex uses. It mentions a system of steel balls and springs. Whatever it is, it seems to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-13, 09:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,297
Posted By jonsan

I'm a low gear spinner and I rode one of my bikes...

I'm a low gear spinner and I rode one of my bikes for years in the 42 and never shifted to the 53. I am quite happy to coast going downhill.

Since discovering the TA Cyclotourist cranks, I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-13, 06:59 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,202
Posted By jonsan

There were different variants of C-Record...

There were different variants of C-Record shifters and it can be difficult to tell what they are without seeing what's inside them.

A friction model will have the white nylon friction disc inside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,202
Posted By jonsan

I find both the Simplex Retrofriction and...

I find both the Simplex Retrofriction and Campagnolo Doppler function almost identically. My fingers prefer the tactile feel of the curves of the Simplex (the later cutout version) to the hard edges...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 53,705
Posted By jonsan

That is one pretty Gazelle. I knew my bike had a...

That is one pretty Gazelle. I knew my bike had a big brother out there somewhere.

I think the scarcity of 80's cyclocross bikes, particularly in the US, is due to several factors. Back then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-13, 06:10 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 53,705
Posted By jonsan

Thank you everyone for the compliments. The...

Thank you everyone for the compliments. The "socks" are painted, not chrome, and yes, it is a repaint. The serial number indicates 1984 but the decal scheme looks to be 1989 or later or so but who am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-13, 07:05 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 53,705
Posted By jonsan

Any chance you could do a build rundown? No...

Any chance you could do a build rundown?

No problem, here you go:

Frame: Gazelle Champion Mondial Reynolds 753, Stronglight headset
Hubs, F&R derailleurs: Campagnolo C-Record
Cranks: Later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 53,705
Posted By jonsan

This thread has inspired me to bring the Gazelle...

This thread has inspired me to bring the Gazelle out from mothballs.
http:// (http://<a href=&quot;http://s681.photobucket.com/user/jonsan_sp/media/Gazelle_zpsd3c6d885.jpg.html&quot;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By jonsan

I bought a new, current production A9 from a...

I bought a new, current production A9 from a British seller on Ebay. It had English threads but the washer had a flat on it which made no sense. A couple of minutes with a half round file fixed that....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,047
Posted By jonsan

Guilty as charged. I think the vast majority of...

Guilty as charged. I think the vast majority of serious "roadies" back then felt the same way and would not consider anything less than full Campy.
Nowadays I am just grateful and happy that I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-13, 09:45 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,047
Posted By jonsan

If you are talking buying new in 1983, then for...

If you are talking buying new in 1983, then for $750 there is nothing I would be interested in. Call me a snob but by 1983 I had graduated into full Campy and Columbus SL and the price of admission...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-13, 01:08 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 25,453
Posted By jonsan

I was in a similar situation in 1970 - for my...

I was in a similar situation in 1970 - for my graduation from junior high I picked a yellow Continental and rode the heck out of it all over the Palos Verdes peninsula for years. I was coming from a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-13, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,220
Posted By jonsan

With the straight fork it looks like it could be...

With the straight fork it looks like it could be a Match (US) built Paramount.
Several prominent US builders got their start at Match Cycles.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By jonsan

Looks like internal wiring for a dynamo operated...

Looks like internal wiring for a dynamo operated headlight. Check for something similar near the bottom bracket.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-13, 10:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,794
Posted By jonsan

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/766641-Sp...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/766641-Specialties-T-A-Cyclotouriste-(a-k-a-Pro-5-Vis)-History-Info
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-13, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,116
Posted By jonsan

RFC, check your PMs. I sent you a msg last night...

RFC, check your PMs. I sent you a msg last night that you may not have seen yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-13, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,116
Posted By jonsan

Let me dig through my stuff tomorrow after work...

Let me dig through my stuff tomorrow after work and get back with you. Don't have the energy tonight. Somewhere I have a lower model XCD set of rollercams that came with a Paramountain frame that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-13, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By jonsan

That looks like a late 80's made by Bilatto in...

That looks like a late 80's made by Bilatto in Italy. There were a few different models in the hierarchy with different specs in both tubing and components. I can't speak to the value of your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-13, 08:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,521
Posted By jonsan

Son of a gun. I just looked at mine, which have...

Son of a gun. I just looked at mine, which have only been ridden a few times and they are ripped in that exact spot. Oh well, the gel padding seems totally different to what my old ones I had, almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-13, 06:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,038
Posted By jonsan

Robbie, my friend's looked exactly like in the...

Robbie, my friend's looked exactly like in the pic with the internally socketed fork crown. The SR build was done by the shop, Bikecology. The original flyer that I have is is a very yellowed black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,038
Posted By jonsan

A friend bought a red Campy Super Record equipped...

A friend bought a red Campy Super Record equipped one from Bikecology in Santa Monica in late 83 for $1000. As I recall it did not say "Equipe" on it. Here is a scan from the summer 83 Bikecology...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-12, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,330
Posted By jonsan

King Cage makes what looks to be tubular cages...

King Cage makes what looks to be tubular cages made for straps but they look like you could run them without them:

http://www.kingcage.com/products-waterbottle-cages.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 26,722
Posted By jonsan

My faithful friend of 30 years. I'm a low gear...

My faithful friend of 30 years. I'm a low gear spinner and rode this for years without going into the big chainring. I found a set of NOS Gipiemme cyclocross guards that perfectly cover a 42...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-12, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By jonsan

Velobase is your friend. Speedy: ...

Velobase is your friend.

Speedy:

http://www.velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=4E21C90A-C722-4F39-81FC-8833F84A0A58&Enum=117&AbsPos=21

Professional:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-12, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,896
Posted By jonsan

The Simplex retrofrictions do not require the...

The Simplex retrofrictions do not require the flats. I had bought the clamps with the milled (looks like filed) flats and didn't realize the seller was offering the regular version. If you are using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-12, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,493
Posted By jonsan

I have been eyeing these and others like it on...

I have been eyeing these and others like it on Ebay for a while. Aren't most of the clamps sized for a 28.0 mm metric downtube? Will they fit on a 28.6 DT? Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,045
Posted By jonsan

Boulder Bike (no affiliation) has them: ...

Boulder Bike (no affiliation) has them:

http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-217/Simplex-barrel-adjuster-fits/Detail

The opening for the cable housing has a small internal diameter and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-12, 07:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,111
Posted By jonsan

As I recall he rides a 58 or 59 so if you follow...

As I recall he rides a 58 or 59 so if you follow his sizing advice that makes him 5' 6" or so maybe?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-12, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,630
Posted By jonsan

Well that's interesting. They certainly seem to...

Well that's interesting. They certainly seem to work fine with the two concave sides facing each other but it will be easy enough to re-orient them correctly. Thanks steve-d for clearing this up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-12, 12:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,435
Posted By jonsan

That is an ingenious idea. Since the pulley...

That is an ingenious idea. Since the pulley plates are attached through a fairly stiffly sprung pivot, it there a trick to reassembly working against the force of the spring? Somehow it seems a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,865
Posted By jonsan

just got back from the garage. I checked an '81...

just got back from the garage. I checked an '81 and mine has the longer stop housing. I also checked an '82 and '84 in the parts bin and those have the shorter housing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-12, 02:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,950
Posted By jonsan

I have been thinking about trying some myself and...

I have been thinking about trying some myself and would be interested to see if anyone out there does have some first hand experience with both tires.
According to Compass Cycles, the newer P-Rs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 24,540
Posted By jonsan

What width 650Bs are you running? Thanks.

What width 650Bs are you running? Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,662
Posted By jonsan

I don't use drop bars anymore. My favorite bar is...

I don't use drop bars anymore. My favorite bar is the Jitensha which is flat and sweeps back around 45 degrees.
If you switch to the Albatross keep in mind that they sweep back a lot and you may...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-12, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Posted By jonsan

Not sure how the owner is measuring but here are...

Not sure how the owner is measuring but here are some links to the P/R geometry:

http://web.archive.org/web/20060819023229/http://www.kogswell.com/PR.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,087
Posted By jonsan

According to this brochure, they came in black,...

According to this brochure, they came in black, blue, silver, red, and grey-blue. I don't know what year this was from; I have seen pink-ish looking ones and I am sure there may have been other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-12, 11:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,417
Posted By jonsan

What pressure were you running? I have used 35m...

What pressure were you running? I have used 35m Paselas on Open Pros and similarly sized rims without issues at 50-55 PSI but maybe I am pushing my luck. I have seen pics of 29er MTBs running huge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-12, 06:45 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 170,073
Posted By jonsan

I don't have much gravel around here to grind,...

I don't have much gravel around here to grind, but if I did I would be riding this:
http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv172/jonsan_sp/bike/AlanCX.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,502
Posted By jonsan

Probably 8/5/8 top tube and 9/6/9 down tube

Probably 8/5/8 top tube and 9/6/9 down tube
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-12, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,797
Posted By jonsan

Perhaps Captain Blight thinks Boulder...

Perhaps Captain Blight thinks Boulder Bicycle/Rene Herse is run by Heine when in actuality it is owned by Mike Kone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-12, 06:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,381
Posted By jonsan

Another Alan, a "cityfied" 1984 cyclocross. ...

Another Alan, a "cityfied" 1984 cyclocross.

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv172/jonsan_sp/bike/AlanCX.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-12, 03:24 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,762
Posted By jonsan

My AD Vent Noir, finally finished, bought from...

My AD Vent Noir, finally finished, bought from Auchencrow a few months back. I kept all of the original bits in case I ever sell it which is unlikely.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,290
Posted By jonsan

UPS just delivered mine and they are the older...

UPS just delivered mine and they are the older model with a different tread and sidewall logo than what most places currently carry. Still great price; it looks like only 35s are left.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-11, 09:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,807
Posted By jonsan

Not cheap but the Compass 26x1.75 is probably the...

Not cheap but the Compass 26x1.75 is probably the best:

http://www.compasscycle.com/Tires.html

Also not as supple but wider is the Schwalbe Kojak 26x2.0:
...
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