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03-28-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 414
Views: 78,984
Posted By rccardr

Suggest someone keep the Shimano hoods for brake...

Suggest someone keep the Shimano hoods for brake levers or STI's if they are in one piece.
Always worth keeping even if the innards are trashed.
Replies: 42
Views: 1,393
Posted By rccardr

He’s being difficult? Won’t accept expert...

He’s being difficult? Won’t accept expert opinions? Certain he knows the ‘value’ of this pile? Fine.
Now it’s his problem, not yours.
Done.
03-26-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 237,341
Posted By rccardr

Because it sounds like…?

Because it sounds like…?
03-26-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,211
Posted By rccardr

Why is my head still hurting?

Why is my head still hurting?
03-26-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 263
Posted By rccardr

The Park Tool web site is your good friend. ...

The Park Tool web site is your good friend.
Visit it, listen to it, read it.
Replies: 33
Views: 892
Posted By rccardr

That’s a pretty decent $650 bike in today’s...

That’s a pretty decent $650 bike in today’s market. Not great, but decent.
Replies: 42
Views: 1,393
Posted By rccardr

A person would have to be insane to pay that kind...

A person would have to be insane to pay that kind of money for a bunch of dirty old bicycles and parts.
If he gets 10% of that for the whole dealio and the buyer carts it all away, he should...
03-24-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,211
Posted By rccardr

You two make my head hurt. And not in a good...

You two make my head hurt.

And not in a good way.
03-24-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 229
Posted By rccardr

Yep. That’s how I set up my 78 Richard Sachs. ...

Yep. That’s how I set up my 78 Richard Sachs. Shifted perfectly.
03-24-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 229
Posted By rccardr

If you like the indexed 6 speed shifting you have...

If you like the indexed 6 speed shifting you have (pls note original post above), then just buy any 105 or lower level cassette containing the six cogs you want, and use a 4.5mm spacer on the back...
03-20-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 329
Posted By rccardr

Although it was not my intention to infer that...

Although it was not my intention to infer that the OP should buy a triple shifter, I stand corrected. 600 Tricolor series STI's are listed to as ST-6400, while DA 740X series STI's are listed as...
03-19-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 329
Posted By rccardr

I’m with Dave. For once. Others have claimed...

I’m with Dave. For once.
Others have claimed acceptable shifting with the alternative cable routing method, but you’re too picky about shift quality to accept that.
Buy some nice 6403 STI’s and...
Replies: 33
Views: 892
Posted By rccardr

Poor photo doesn’t tell much. Condition of...

Poor photo doesn’t tell much. Condition of components is a big piece of the value.
Is it full Dura Ace, including hubs, headset and seatpost?
Tubulars or clinchers?
Is the Rolls saddle in good...
03-18-24, 08:03 PM
03-17-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 467
Posted By rccardr

Thanks for the video. That trick with the allen...

Thanks for the video. That trick with the allen key to tension the spring and install the backing plate before inserting the C clip is pretty slick.
Learned something new!
03-16-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

BG, I’m surprised you don’t recognize The Del...

BG, I’m surprised you don’t recognize The Del Coronado- It’s where ‘Some Like It Hot’ was filmed.

Honestly: rooms are overpriced and not so schmancy (we usually stay at the Glorietta Bay across...
03-16-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 409
Posted By rccardr

But…But…But…what will you do between calls?

But…But…But…what will you do between calls?
03-16-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21,634
Views: 3,030,026
Posted By rccardr

Rode the Pegoretti today, 32 miles or so. Feels...

Rode the Pegoretti today, 32 miles or so.
Feels funny to be back on 25mm tires pumped up to 100 Psi after a week on softer fatties.
03-16-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,211
Posted By rccardr

These are always interesting discussions, and...

These are always interesting discussions, and they pop up every year or two.
Always two camps:
A) If you don’t cold set your frame to 130mm your bike will explode!
B) Done it dozens of times over...
03-15-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 83,050
Views: 14,036,120
Posted By rccardr

Not precisely correct. The purchase price can...

Not precisely correct. The purchase price can only be deductible to the extent it exceeds the value received.
If that’s a $900 bike, there is no deductible amount.
03-14-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+...

...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+ miles. Zero problems, what a companion!
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03-14-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

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03-14-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

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03-14-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

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03-14-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

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03-14-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

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03-14-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

Not much I can add to what's already been...

Not much I can add to what's already been reported here by The Usual Suspects.
Many thanks to Gugie for his organizational skills and for fronting the $ for the accommodations, which have to be...
03-12-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 460,841
Posted By rccardr

All of the 80’s ST Cannondales are marvelous...

All of the 80’s ST Cannondales are marvelous riders.
My 88 gets more miles each year than any other bike in the stable.
They travel well, too.
03-10-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,579
Posted By rccardr

PM me offline. I can help you work thru this...

PM me offline. I can help you work thru this problem.
03-05-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 555
Posted By rccardr

Lots of down tube shifters in The Lab- in fact...

Lots of down tube shifters in The Lab- in fact everything but the Canyon Endurace CF has ‘em.
For indexed, anything Shimano from 6 to 10 speed.
For friction, 6207 Shimano are the faves. Enough...
Replies: 21
Views: 771
Posted By rccardr

At $450, that’s a good price. Have owned a couple...

At $450, that’s a good price. Have owned a couple of Davidsons and they have all been lovely well built bikes.
However, unless the derailleur hanger is unusually short, that RD should happily shift...
03-01-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 321
Posted By rccardr

That's very interesting. I've only ever seen the...

That's very interesting. I've only ever seen the tabs break off on 6208 6 speed DT shifters.
Do you use boss mounts with indents for the tabs? If the boss mounts have a smooth ring instead of one...
02-23-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21,634
Views: 3,030,026
Posted By rccardr

It’s a sickness. Embrace it.

It’s a sickness.
Embrace it.
02-23-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 689
Posted By rccardr

Well done, sir! Very nice write-up on an amazing...

Well done, sir! Very nice write-up on an amazing bike.
We don't actually 'own' these moments in time; we are only their temporary caretakers.
I clearly remember meeting with the then-owner around...
02-22-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 107,855
Posted By rccardr

We'll be there March 3rd. No Basso tho.

We'll be there March 3rd.
No Basso tho.
02-21-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

Send lawyers, guns and money. And some Kool...

Send lawyers, guns and money.
And some Kool Stop Pads.
02-21-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 528
Posted By rccardr

Just use a thru-bolt and nyloc nut.

Just use a thru-bolt and nyloc nut.
02-21-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

Tease. You will be missed.

Tease.
You will be missed.
02-20-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 433
Posted By rccardr

Early 10 speeds too. I think 7850 is when...

Early 10 speeds too. I think 7850 is when friction went away, also 7900.
02-19-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 866
Posted By rccardr

Yep, you read it right. Have that setup on two...

Yep, you read it right. Have that setup on two bikes, one with a VO Gran Cru crankset and the other with an Apex 86 bcd crank. Both use Shimano CX70 FD’s and both are friction shifted. Previously...
02-18-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 866
Posted By rccardr

This. Ps: I use a 48/36/24 triple with a...

This.

Ps: I use a 48/36/24 triple with a 12-34 ten speed cassette on one of my gravel bikes and a 48/28 with a 12-34 eight speed cassette on the other one. Geography and age.
02-17-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 433
Posted By rccardr

This is correct.

This is correct.
02-15-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 21,634
Views: 3,030,026
Posted By rccardr

I’ve seen SL’s Carrera in person, and it is...

I’ve seen SL’s Carrera in person, and it is stunning!
02-15-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 866
Posted By rccardr

46/34 is easy. Any Deore crankset from the 80’s...

46/34 is easy. Any Deore crankset from the 80’s would work set up as a double with the rings of your choice.
Bottom bracket of 115mm should do the trick.
I’ve done this exact setup on at least a...
02-14-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 803
Posted By rccardr

It’s a fun ride but I won’t be able to make it...

It’s a fun ride but I won’t be able to make it this year.
Plus, the cows scatter when you ride by!
02-13-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,643
Posted By rccardr

Even when it rains, it never rains on our parade.

Even when it rains, it never rains on our parade.
02-13-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By rccardr

My choice would be the Tempo, especially a late...

My choice would be the Tempo, especially a late 80’s model with Tenax tubing. Limited to 25mm tires, but otherwise an exceptional value.
02-12-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,119
Posted By rccardr

I had a drameset resprayed and rechromed (rear...

I had a drameset resprayed and rechromed (rear triangle,fork, head tube lugs) about five years ago by Franklin Frames. Jack Trumbull did the paintwork but he contracted the chromework out to someone...
02-11-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 912
Views: 307,711
Posted By rccardr

Thanks. We share an affinity for white saddles,...

Thanks.
We share an affinity for white saddles, bar tape and hoods.
02-10-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,579
Posted By rccardr

My bad. It’s apparently the 6703 crankset that...

My bad. It’s apparently the 6703 crankset that has the granny bolted to the middle ring.
Again, please correct me if inaccurate.
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