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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By jdawginsc

Might have a few things. I will check in the AM.

Might have a few things. I will check in the AM.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 108
Posted By jdawginsc

Looks like an STX crankset replacement. The rear...

Looks like an STX crankset replacement. The rear derailleur is LX it looks like but maybe a later model?

If it shifts nicely, nothing wrong with the replacements. Can’t really see the shifters...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By jdawginsc

Belgian builder perhaps? The lugs and such don’t...

Belgian builder perhaps? The lugs and such don’t really scream anything definitive...

What’s the threading? I assume it’s a 27.2, 126 OLd rear drops guy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 362
Posted By jdawginsc

The derailleurs are likely not the culprit at...

The derailleurs are likely not the culprit at all. Click-grip shifters are sometimes solid, oftentimes hard and uncertain. Trigger shifters are not my favorite (I prefer thumbs), but should work with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,126
Posted By jdawginsc

This is pending, but I might have an 8 speed...

This is pending, but I might have an 8 speed version available. The issue is the brifters but the rest is in great shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By jdawginsc

It’s a beautiful job!

It’s a beautiful job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By jdawginsc

Easier and quicker is beating slow and...

Easier and quicker is beating slow and craftsman-like as time passes. Probably our own fault for wanting things that are time consuming and beautiful, to also be cheap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,564
Posted By jdawginsc

Great job SA! Fantastic!

Great job SA! Fantastic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,500
Posted By jdawginsc

Oh jeebies...the last of the grails. Luckily I...

Oh jeebies...the last of the grails. Luckily I have willpower and more importantly distance!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 362
Posted By jdawginsc

I am no expert, so just my thoughts... I...

I am no expert, so just my thoughts...

I think you meant 68-122.5. Those bb-un300s have a collar on them that I asked about in another thread, so wondering how that limits crank choices (I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,500
Posted By jdawginsc

Great clunker Challenge bike!

that’s cheap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 600
Posted By jdawginsc

Not bad, my butt. That is stupendous. Lots of...

Not bad, my butt. That is stupendous. Lots of clear coats? Polishing?

I’d leave the Italy sticker off or put it at the very bottom of the down or seat tubes. I would NOT leave it on a 3Rensho...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,027
Posted By jdawginsc

Aha! That’s what those were for.

Aha! That’s what those were for.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,856
Posted By jdawginsc

Those are near pristine. And 42 cm...hmm...

Those are near pristine. And 42 cm...hmm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,611
Posted By jdawginsc

Unfortunately, the pedals I sent have the...

Unfortunately, the pedals I sent have the proprietary inline mounting clips. Clips are finicky little guys.

SP-11s were the perfect solution. Platform base with regular clip mounts.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-01-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By jdawginsc

The blasphemous Raleigh International was my...

The blasphemous Raleigh International was my final purchase! I’m more inclined toward N-
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By jdawginsc

Where did you get it painted? Very cool.

Where did you get it painted? Very cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,027
Posted By jdawginsc

Do not post elsewhere. I’ve enjoyed the banter!

Do not post elsewhere. I’ve enjoyed the banter!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 9,451
Posted By jdawginsc

Bella Basso Gap is that for me. Though I have not...

Bella Basso Gap is that for me. Though I have not experienced the greatness of the Huffente.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:11 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,611
Posted By jdawginsc

Tough to get the right fit if you have big foot...

Tough to get the right fit if you have big foot disorder, which is why clipless pedals were a game changer for foot positioning.

Being small footed (9/42), even though reasonably tall (5’11”), I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 02:59 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,500
Posted By jdawginsc

There’s a lot of interesting going on with this...

There’s a lot of interesting going on with this one...dual shifters. The stem...jammed seatpost
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-01-24, 02:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By jdawginsc

I didn’t know Raleigh made frames in Japan with...

I didn’t know Raleigh made frames in Japan with 531. Interesting and cool. GLWTS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,500
Posted By jdawginsc

Sort of a rare sighting

DeRosa women’s CF bike...$400

facebook.com/marketplace/item/1377409792975095/?ref=browse_tab
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,611
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah, leg fit and positioning is critical. You...

Yeah, leg fit and positioning is critical. You don’t want scrunch leg disorder.

Good rule of thumb is heel on the axle (flip the pedal), and when you are fully seated, there should be an ever so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,611
Posted By jdawginsc

Weird. It looks closer in this picture than the...

Weird. It looks closer in this picture than the other one above. Just be sure the stop screw is set well, to prevent the overshoot.

No, you understood the instructions perfectly well. Some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,500
Posted By jdawginsc

About $85 too high for that work. If the stem and...

About $85 too high for that work. If the stem and seatpost are indeed seized, than $15 would tempt me. Italian made do not completely junk presumably?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,564
Posted By jdawginsc

Must be a Schwinn...

Must be a Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,027
Posted By jdawginsc

Great eye!

Great eye!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-29-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 542
Posted By jdawginsc

Greta’s skepticism was unfounded! She is so...

Greta’s skepticism was unfounded!

She is so cute.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-29-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,171
Posted By jdawginsc

Chorus close ups

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image_bf6ccb983e0ac612344c968a70baca0b934799aa.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,027
Posted By jdawginsc

Whats the make? Maybe intended a particular other...

Whats the make? Maybe intended a particular other type of headset?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,611
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m glad the quick release problem resolved...

I’m glad the quick release problem resolved itself! Less scary than a loose stem or front wheel, but disconcerting!

Random thought...the bike would look super cool with a Brown Brooks saddle and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,611
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s exactly how I do it.

That’s exactly how I do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 7,863
Views: 944,807
Posted By jdawginsc

Not bike related. Making a throne/reading bench...

Not bike related. Making a throne/reading bench for my princess “niece” (daughter of a work wife). Her name is Lily which the legs spell as a secret if you look at the entire thing from the left of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,027
Posted By jdawginsc

May not be at some point in the future. Or...

May not be at some point in the future. Or economically non feasible...?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 02:38 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,500
Posted By jdawginsc

I think you’ve got it!

I think you’ve got it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,500
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah, that is probably a no go. Wonder what it...

Yeah, that is probably a no go. Wonder what it was before turning to stone?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,500
Posted By jdawginsc

Train wreck Italian Bianchi

http://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1439947110214419/?ref=browse_tab

$85 and very suspect. Maybe tri-color but more likely a mishmash with an Ofmega crank.

Bianchigirll expertise is needed....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,027
Posted By jdawginsc

Found that out the hard way...

Found that out the hard way...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 542
Posted By jdawginsc

Greta is skeptical of the market in the second...

Greta is skeptical of the market in the second picture! Haha.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,027
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m in the two thin spacer group. On top and...

I’m in the two thin spacer group. On top and below one each. They will blend in the shadows. 1mm each.

If you ever need to replace the Campy headset, you might need the two mm in stack height.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,500
Posted By jdawginsc

The foam grips decrease the value by 90%...

The foam grips decrease the value by 90%...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,171
Posted By jdawginsc

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/7d9d48df_68c6_40d8_839a_3baf43f13b31_9680dfa6193a4d05d331880be251a0825a39ea16.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 520
Posted By jdawginsc

Probably rattles the fillings a bit!! I think the...

Probably rattles the fillings a bit!! I think the best you can do is 26x1.5” with MTB wheels. For a commuter town bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 520
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah, I agree it might be lower end. There would...

Yeah, I agree it might be lower end. There would likely by a residue of a Reynolds sticker. If it was original paint which it seems to be.

Very cool bike, but I think the Giant will yield more in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 520
Posted By jdawginsc

Both, but start with the Giant. I think the...

Both, but start with the Giant. I think the Mondia will more likely be restoration?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-27-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By jdawginsc

Wait...for both or each?

Wait...for both or each?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,611
Posted By jdawginsc

Sounds exactly what may have happened. As...

Sounds exactly what may have happened.

As far as the rear drops pinching a bit, I spread them to 128 and then realigned them....I believe, so that both 126 and 130 spaced hubs could be used.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,564
Posted By jdawginsc

Agreed.

Agreed.
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