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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-21, 08:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,087
Posted By Thommy

I like the simplicity of bar-end shifters and in...

I like the simplicity of bar-end shifters and in a pinch they can be set to non-index shifting if you need them. I like the longevity of bar-end shifters a lot better. Love "brifters" but they can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,319
Posted By Thommy

I never knew there was a tribute ride for Brian....

I never knew there was a tribute ride for Brian. Been living on the East Coast for 4 years now and didn't stay in touch with my 'Diego peeps. Brian was a funny guy who could ride the crap out of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-21, 11:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,319
Posted By Thommy

I agree all all the cleaning and touch up...

I agree all all the cleaning and touch up methods. Why hasn't anyone mentioned covering the rusted (patina) with a dull coat clear? Too many times I see old cars with nice patina clear coated with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 31,449
Posted By Thommy

Referring to Joe Peeden's Volpe: I had this exact...

Referring to Joe Peeden's Volpe: I had this exact bike in this paint scheme and Miami Vice stickers. Rode well. I now have a 2007 Volpe in Gang Green which is my work horse. The only complaint is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,820
Posted By Thommy

Nice projects and pics everyone! Most of my...

Nice projects and pics everyone! Most of my bikes were previously enjoyed bikes. When the paint was still there I used a rag dampened with odorless Mineral Spirits to rub and clean off any over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,784
Posted By Thommy

Sweet looking bike. I would totally ride this!

Sweet looking bike. I would totally ride this!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,002
Posted By Thommy

Congrats and best of luck on your new space! When...

Congrats and best of luck on your new space! When you are ready I feel your creative side will come thru and you will find the right place to put everything. Don't get frustrated if you find yourself...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,829
Posted By Thommy

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-05-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,530
Posted By Thommy

That is a really nice looking little bike!

That is a really nice looking little bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,490
Posted By Thommy

Nice looking bikes everyone.

Nice looking bikes everyone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,707
Posted By Thommy

This looks like a nice little project. I like the...

This looks like a nice little project. I like the step thru frame, kind of important as a person gets a little older, I think. Inexpensive v-brakes wouldn't be too bad. If I remember correctly, your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,716
Posted By Thommy

Just my 2 cents worth: have you checked under the...

Just my 2 cents worth: have you checked under the cable guide on the bottom of the bottom bracket to see if a serial number is hiding under it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-17, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,205
Posted By Thommy

You may also try purchasing a set of Paul...

You may also try purchasing a set of Paul "thumbies" that will allow your barend shifters to be mounterd to the top of the handlebars next to your grips. The Pauls are brand specific but there are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-17, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,377
Posted By Thommy

Or, you can switch to a mid rise mountain bike...

Or,
you can switch to a mid rise mountain bike style handlebars with the correct brake levers for your brakes and use a set of 7 speed GripShift shifters. These will be compatible with Shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-17, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,069
Posted By Thommy

We all wish you a much deserved rest. Now it'll...

We all wish you a much deserved rest. Now it'll be really harder to get one of your bikes in my stable, but I won't stop looking.
Definitely a gentleman and an artisan.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-17, 02:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,688
Posted By Thommy

Thankfully there are good folks here on the...

Thankfully there are good folks here on the Forums.
Hopefully your woes are over for now. If you find that the tilt of your saddle isn't to your liking your next sesatpost can be a micro-adjustable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,224
Posted By Thommy

Kudos to cyccommute for the great spoke article. ...

Kudos to cyccommute for the great spoke article.
Always good to have more info when it comes to wheel building. Hate doing it but it's a skill we should all learn.
No offense to pro wheel builders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-17, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,721
Posted By Thommy

May I add my two pesos worth? Start by...

May I add my two pesos worth?
Start by disasembling the bike. Use #0000 steel wool for the metal bits followed up by a good metal polish. Assuming the decals are under the clear coat use a good...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-17, 05:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,442
Posted By Thommy

I recently cancelled my Bicycle Times magazine...

I recently cancelled my Bicycle Times magazine subscription due to their going to on line reading only or swap over to Dirt Rag Magazine.
I don't Mtn Bike anymore and I prefer good ol' paper in my...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-17, 04:59 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,290
Posted By Thommy

I need to add that The New Albion Cycles Starling...

I need to add that The New Albion Cycles Starling is the "mixte" style frame similar to the Soma Buena Vista.
Hope this helps.
Forum: Commuting
05-02-17, 04:49 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,290
Posted By Thommy

I second the Bike Friday and Bromptons, little...

I second the Bike Friday and Bromptons, little more to pay but good value. My wife is 4 foot twelve and shrinking, I recently built a nice Soma Buena Vista in 42 cm, beautiful blue and best of all it...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-16, 01:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,293
Posted By Thommy

Hi guys, been lurking a long time now so I want...

Hi guys, been lurking a long time now so I want to chime in, this is what used to work for me:
Recently retired so this no longer applies but may help someone else out.
I commuted for six years in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-10, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,379
Posted By Thommy

Good value for the money

I've ordered twice from BWW and both times the wheel sets were nicely tensioned and straight.
I usually build my own wheels from scratch but BWW prices are hard to beat. I can't build my wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-10, 01:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,877
Posted By Thommy

I like to strip the bike then clean off any...

I like to strip the bike then clean off any visible gunk with WD-40 on a rag then I get my can of Mineral Spirits and start wiping off the grime and grease. I'll rub any rub marks a little harder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-10, 06:03 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 29,275
Posted By Thommy

Excellent work, very inspiring. I love the way...

Excellent work, very inspiring. I love the way you chronicled the entire build process for us. The wet black components were right on the money, they go well with the bike overall. I really like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-09, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 914
Posted By Thommy

Hi there. I'm a little bit confused. I think I'm...

Hi there. I'm a little bit confused. I think I'm reading this wrong. First of all, the " 7 speed Hyperglide cassette" has me scratching my head. I've laced several of these hubs back in the early and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-09, 08:33 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 17,477
Posted By Thommy

Just gotta chime in here. First, yeah, that dude...

Just gotta chime in here. First, yeah, that dude is a ******, no doubt. Second, this looks sort of like the crap you'll see on the copenhagencyclechick (or something like that) web page. Love...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-09, 03:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By Thommy

Trailers can be good. I like the Kona Ute, the...

Trailers can be good. I like the Kona Ute, the X-Tra Cycle and the Surly Big Dummy. If you do make something yourself I would suggest patterning it after the Bob or Burly Nomad trailers. I personally...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,651
Posted By Thommy

You said it

Most places are like this. My local Fresh and Easy (which I love) has the same situation. I politely addressed management and filled out a "corporate" suggestion/questionair form as per my market's...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,265
Posted By Thommy

You sexxy sexxy beast you. Blast those...

You sexxy sexxy beast you.
Blast those "Fashionista-Children". Here's the payback:
Grab each child around throat,
begin choking each child,
in your best Homer voice say "why you little".
The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-09, 05:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,804
Posted By Thommy

Don't forget this website: www.velo-orange.com.

Don't forget this website: www.velo-orange.com.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,257
Posted By Thommy

What about buying 105 or Ultegra 10 speed...

What about buying 105 or Ultegra 10 speed components when they are on sale? I'd buy whichever is cheapest between the two and put it away until you've put a few more miles on your current set up....
Forum: Commuting
03-04-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,719
Posted By Thommy

All pretty good ideas previously posted. I...

All pretty good ideas previously posted. I especially like the junk van idea. Seriously though, if you push the issue I believe management will find a way to let you go. Look at the economy,...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-09, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 764
Posted By Thommy

A back up bike is always a good idea. I have the...

A back up bike is always a good idea. I have the luxury of having a back up bike (cyclo-crosser) but rely more on having a back up wheel set. I'm pretty anal about things being wonky on my commuting...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-09, 12:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,711
Posted By Thommy

Sorry to hear of your "almost" crack up. It...

Sorry to hear of your "almost" crack up. It could've been worse, luckily it wasn't. It's funny, whether I'm getting onto my "coffee bike" or my road or commuting bike I always squeeze both brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-09, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,255
Posted By Thommy

Do a search of the forums. Type in mixte and...

Do a search of the forums. Type in mixte and choose the Menndricks (please excuse the spelling) new happy place or something like that. You'll drool over all the mixte info and pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,770
Posted By Thommy

She's a beauty! Will you ride her or pimp her...

She's a beauty! Will you ride her or pimp her out? That's the big question here. If you plan to pimp her out then by all means spend the bucks and go a mix of Campy Centaur and Chorus. Got really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-09, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,986
Posted By Thommy

Congrats and pretty nice job. I've been doing...

Congrats and pretty nice job. I've been doing the lug outlines for about 11 years now with "paint pens" (I believe they're lacquer). I purchase mine at a local craft shop called Michael's, here in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,842
Posted By Thommy

If your down in San Diego near the Joan Croc...

If your down in San Diego near the Joan Croc Center look up Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe in the 68 or 69 hundred block of University Avenue. They're on the web and in the phone book.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-09, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,842
Posted By Thommy

Lovin' all the Mixtes. Just a quick question for...

Lovin' all the Mixtes. Just a quick question for the Motobecane owners out there. I run into the Mixte Motos more than any other make so far. I've been shying away from them because of the 27"...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,885
Posted By Thommy

I use a big zip tie for my Zefal on my VooDoo...

I use a big zip tie for my Zefal on my VooDoo Wazoo just under the seat tube and top tube intersection heading towards the bottom bracket with a Performance velcro wrap. No problems whatsoever.
Forum: Commuting
10-11-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,001
Posted By Thommy

Put your Avids closer to the rim. Second, swap...

Put your Avids closer to the rim. Second, swap out the stock pads for some Salmon brake pads. Mo' betta".
Forum: Commuting
10-02-08, 12:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,379
Posted By Thommy

The LHT will be a better over-all bike in the...

The LHT will be a better over-all bike in the long run. I just finished helping a co-worker order one. The parts are XT, much better than the Tiagra. The LHT is a very well made frame and will...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,521
Posted By Thommy

Been using my buddie's LHT (in fugly green) for...

Been using my buddie's LHT (in fugly green) for a week now, I really like it. He's currently out of town so he let me tune it up for him and I'm making sure everything is running right. It's very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,842
Posted By Thommy

Thanx for the great photos everyone. I'm...

Thanx for the great photos everyone. I'm planning a new mixte for my significant other. As some of you may know, a few bike companies are threatening to produce a mixte frame built around 700c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,916
Posted By Thommy

If I may add, what's up with his hair? (MASI...

If I may add, what's up with his hair? (MASI Guy).
Forum: Recumbent
05-24-08, 06:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,991
Posted By Thommy

Wow, very cool everybody. I love these old...

Wow, very cool everybody. I love these old things. A few summers ago in Balboa Park (San Diego) there was a huge bicycle exposition from Prior Dodge's collection, while there weren't any Velo cars...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-08, 01:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,803
Posted By Thommy

Hopefully there is the "mystery" rod somewhere to...

Hopefully there is the "mystery" rod somewhere to maybe solve your problem. I personally have not seen a set up using a rod but that dosen't mean that it dosen't exist. Personally, I think some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,848
Posted By Thommy

I usually run the bar-tape around the cable...

I usually run the bar-tape around the cable housing 2 to 3 times only. My buddy dosen't cover his at all and just wraps the handlebar. I'm diggin' the photos of the cable done "ergo" style. Looks...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2,709
Views: 396,253
Posted By Thommy

To everyone on this thread posting the fantastic...

To everyone on this thread posting the fantastic info and f-ing great bikes, thank you!!!! Fantastic to see so many track bikes in one place. Pretty cool style they have going on in Nippon. I'm...
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