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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 31,051
Posted By janthenat

Previously, 1995 GT Tequesta conversion... picked...

Previously, 1995 GT Tequesta conversion... picked up a NOS frame, built disc wheels, and moved over some parts to the "new" one...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

I have those Schwalbe CX Comp tires in 35 on my...

I have those Schwalbe CX Comp tires in 35 on my gravel bike project. After just a few rides I'm really liking them. A few very "gravelly" gravel roads and so far no issues. I'm generally about...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,715
Posted By janthenat

Some little colored bits for matchy-matchy...

Some little colored bits for matchy-matchy goodness…
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/404x404/img_0066_7711f3b41223d1867448b9678a2cfcfa450fc814.jpeg
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By janthenat

Hitch rack impact

So I’m sitting in traffic and my car bucks forward because of a bump at the rear. A big delivery truck rolled forward into my new 2” hitch receiver mounted KAC C2 rack. It was folded up/closed with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-31-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,394
Posted By janthenat

Recent gravel bike build. Moved parts over from...

Recent gravel bike build. Moved parts over from a 90s mtb to gravel conversion…
Frame: Miele Toscana 300 (year?, NOS ebay find, Large/58ish)
Toseek 26er carbon disc fork
Campagnolo Veloce 10s...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,511
Posted By janthenat

...meaning? They can be purchased state side, and...

...meaning? They can be purchased state side, and shipped... ;^)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,511
Posted By janthenat

Some gravel bike build bits, and taking a chance...

Some gravel bike build bits, and taking a chance on some Danish Endurance cheapo bibs (long & short) (https://danishendurance.com/collections/cycling?pf_pt_product_type=Bicycle+Bibs)...

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 345,598
Posted By janthenat

email sent :^)

email sent :^)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,511
Posted By janthenat

Decent pickup for $70 at auction… ...

Decent pickup for $70 at auction…
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1818x1168/img_0060_01aa3f0f49dfafaed1841c139346e367322d1b58.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,126
Posted By janthenat

So, I was shopping for tires for my previously...

So, I was shopping for tires for my previously mentioned Miele gravel project and happened across this little tidbit so I grabbed one along with some tires...

Miele branded 1-1/8" top cap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,126
Posted By janthenat

Whoopee… new paint for my Miele gravel bike...

Whoopee… new paint for my Miele gravel bike project, and some other bits…
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/img_0047_b944341fd67b15be3662192bf74e884a31959450.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,511
Posted By janthenat

Juin Tech R1 hybrid disc brakes, an “out front”...

Juin Tech R1 hybrid disc brakes, an “out front” phone mount adapter, and new paint for my gravel bike project…...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 345,598
Posted By janthenat

Too small for me... anybody want? Size shows "M"...

Too small for me... anybody want? Size shows "M" but clearly not a standard American size "M", quite a bit smaller.

New and unused
I'll mail it for free in USA, just tell me where ;^)

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Having a go at building wheels for my gravel bike...

Having a go at building wheels for my gravel bike project. Re-purposing my Sun CR-18 rims with Shimano M525 disc hubs. So far, so good…
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 88,126
Posted By janthenat

Non-Torontonian, but a Miele owner here… picked...

Non-Torontonian, but a Miele owner here… picked up this Toscana 300 hybrid frame last year. My first aluminum frame. Fixing to build it up as a gravel bike. Now, I just need to see how fat of 700c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 345,598
Posted By janthenat

Too small for me... anybody want? Size shows "M"...

Too small for me... anybody want? Size shows "M" but clearly not a standard American size "M", quite a bit smaller.

New and unused
Mailed free to USA address, just say where ;^)

...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,511
Posted By janthenat

Velox cloth rim tape 16mm & 19mm Avid CPS disc...

Velox cloth rim tape 16mm & 19mm
Avid CPS disc brake adapter
Rock’n Roll Extreme chain lube
Silic1 Classic & X-Fit handlebar tape (blue & green)
Spoke tension meter
Bottom bracket cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Somewhat lately... I disassembled my 1995 GT...

Somewhat lately... I disassembled my 1995 GT Tequesta gravel conversion in order to build a new gravel bike on the Miele frame in the background. Other parts on the way, and prepping to build new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Also my first road bike, in mint celeste… I think...

Also my first road bike, in mint celeste… I think I have a picture of it around here somewhere, I’ll have to scrounge a bit. I splurged and bought a full Campagnolo Athena (the original) group set...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,924
Posted By janthenat

For reference, having used none of these because...

For reference, having used none of these because I'm shopping... Short-pull dual-piston mechanical disc brakes, in no particular order (surely there are others):

Tektro - MD-C550...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,511
Posted By janthenat

Does she get taller in Summer? ;^)

Does she get taller in Summer? ;^)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,511
Posted By janthenat

NOS Miele Toscana 300 frame... with which to...

NOS Miele Toscana 300 frame... with which to build something fun ;^)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1028x766/miele_toscana_300_sm_4c46e5e1638485badf0e57718b8da17324416624.png
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 215
Posted By janthenat

Miele Toscana 300 frame specs

Anybody know where I might scrounge up frame specs for a Miele Toscana 300 frame (58c)?

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,420
Posted By janthenat

Yea, that's kind of what I suspected... dang. I...

Yea, that's kind of what I suspected... dang. I did my original calculations using 28 spokes instead of 32, duh.

In that case does anybody have a box of 100 14g 286mm j-bend spokes to trade me for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-21, 06:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,420
Posted By janthenat

Based on the discussion here I'm assuming it...

Based on the discussion here I'm assuming it would be unreasonable to think I could use 290mm spokes based on the following 2-cross & 3-cross calculations? By the way, I'm using 12mm brass nipples....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 161,426
Posted By janthenat

Gosh that's purty... I've done something similar...

Gosh that's purty... I've done something similar with my 1995 Tequesta, except with 700c wheels. I'd love to make the move to disc brakes but the steel frame makes adapting the rear more difficult,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-21, 05:28 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By janthenat

Looks great! Tell me about the brakes... I notice...

Looks great! Tell me about the brakes... I notice v-brake up front and cantilever out back? What sort of v-brake is that with such a wide range of pad adjustment? I've converted a steel 90's MTB to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Not to make light of an obviously dangerous...

Not to make light of an obviously dangerous situation, but am I the only one who thinks that looks like some sort of emergency flotation device? ;^)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 161,426
Posted By janthenat

Very nice! That Tequesta looks just like my 1995...

Very nice! That Tequesta looks just like my 1995 model, which my wife surprised me with on my birthday... in 1995. Ive been riding it ever since, off-road and on. Just a few years ago I had the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-20, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Took the day off yesterday and built myself one...

Took the day off yesterday and built myself one of these...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By janthenat

Received the Stronglight Impact Compact crankset,...

Received the Stronglight Impact Compact crankset, which has a simple classic appearance in silver, and put it all together with my Shimano un55 113mm bottom bracket. Turns out I needed to add a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-20, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By janthenat

Sorry, just realized I didn't really clarify my...

Sorry, just realized I didn't really clarify my current setup leading the reader to assume I'm using a Campagnolo crank. Here's my setup:

Veloce 10sp shifters
Veloce 10sp front derailleur
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By janthenat

Good point about the 38t limit for 135bcd, I...

Good point about the 38t limit for 135bcd, I suppose it makes sense. Nonetheless, I think I found just what I was looking for, at what seems like a decent price.

Stronglight Impact Compact 34/48...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-20, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By janthenat

Campagnolo (or other) compact crankset

Anybody have a source for one of those square taper Campagnolo Centaur CT Compact cranksets, in 175mm length? I would love to get my hands on one, or something comparable for my 10s drivetrain....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By janthenat

As it happens I have a new Shimano un55 bb...

As it happens I have a new Shimano un55 bb hanging around. Before i converted this bike it had the original Shimano 21 series cartridge bb... which worked problem free for 20+ years. Yea, maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 309
Posted By janthenat

MTB drop conversion bottom bracket & crankset woes

So, i have this converted mtb... https://www.bikeforums.net/20949423-post153.html

I built it up with a BB386evo BSA bottom bracket and FSA Gossamer Pro ABS 386evo crankset. This setup was very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-20, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Tinkering with my wife's Schwinn Wayfarer... ...

Tinkering with my wife's Schwinn Wayfarer...

New bottom bracket conversion kit & Sunlite SL55 68x103 square taper
New FSA Felice Gimondi 39t 170 single speed crankset (down from 44t)

a...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-22-20, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,388
Posted By janthenat

Lately I've been exploring a loop between...

Lately I've been exploring a loop between Somonauk, Millbrook, Millington, and Sheridan, IL. Finally some windy roads that go up and down. ;^)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-19, 07:22 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 161,426
Posted By janthenat

Ahhh, reminds me of my home Illinois......

Ahhh, reminds me of my home Illinois... (https://twitter.com/illinoisviews) LOL

Seriously though, very nice shot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,656
Posted By janthenat

In the end I just reused the original tube to...

In the end I just reused the original tube to route the cable. Figured it would be a shame to leave that little braze-on with nothing to do. ;^)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 161,426
Posted By janthenat

By all means, nit-pick away. I'm sure there are...

By all means, nit-pick away. I'm sure there are things I've overlooked or not even considered...

I have thought about the posts but never really checked to see if they could be removed. Know for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-19, 05:39 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 161,426
Posted By janthenat

Correct, the Tequesta was a 26” mtb, with Shimano...

Correct, the Tequesta was a 26” mtb, with Shimano stx 3x7 & cantilevers. The center pull brakes have really been a non-issue, far simpler than I expected. Basically plug, adjust, play. Only real...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-19, 10:31 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 161,426
Posted By janthenat

Finally finished up the 700c road/gravel...

Finally finished up the 700c road/gravel conversion of my 1995 GT Tequesta. Veloce 10sp shifters & front derailleur, Centaur 11sp rear derailleur, Shimano Alivio (cr18) wheels, Sunrace 10sp cassette,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,481
Posted By janthenat

Finally finished up the 700c road/gravel...

Finally finished up the 700c road/gravel conversion of my 1995 GT Tequesta. Veloce 10sp shifters & front derailleur, Centaur 11sp rear derailleur, Shimano Alivio (cr18) wheels, Sunrace 10sp cassette,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-19, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Finally finished up the 700c road/gravel...

Finally finished up the 700c road/gravel conversion of my 1995 GT Tequesta. Veloce 10sp shifters & front derailleur, Centaur 11sp rear derailleur, Shimano Alivio (cr18) wheels, Sunrace 10sp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Now that's what I wanted to hear!... no further...

Now that's what I wanted to hear!... no further replies required ;^)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Recently got my 1995 GT Tequesta frame painted,...

Recently got my 1995 GT Tequesta frame painted, so now the rebuild begins. I’m converting this old mtb to a sort of gravel/road bike. Installed the following so far:

ACS Maindrive headset
Orbea...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 161,426
Posted By janthenat

My 1995 Tequesta, in "before" and "during" 700c...

My 1995 Tequesta, in "before" and "during" 700c drop bar conversion. Conversion to include the following components which will all work together perfectly on the first try ;^)
• Campagnolo Veloce...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-19, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 929,995
Posted By janthenat

Very nice older GT. How are you going to build it...

Very nice older GT. How are you going to build it up?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,656
Posted By janthenat

Hmmm, like a bmx v-brake with the straddle in...

Hmmm, like a bmx v-brake with the straddle in front of the seat tube... interesting.

To be clear, I don't mind the braze-on and wrap around the seat tube thing, just wondering how to maybe make it...
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