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04-17-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 381
Posted By jdawginsc

Yes. Without rim strips the tube presses down...

Yes. Without rim strips the tube presses down into the spoke holes and pop goes the weasel.
04-17-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 381
Posted By jdawginsc

If you pop the bushings out, and clean then...

If you pop the bushings out, and clean then grease they should spin smoothly. Shimano jockeys are pretty tough and durable.

I sanded a few burrs off the plastic on Bumblebeena’s jockeys and they...
04-17-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By jdawginsc

Yeah. It was sort of serendipity that the grails...

Yeah. It was sort of serendipity that the grails came to me last year...Ciocc, Bianchi, Colnecko (wasn’t really a grail but cool).

It felt good to get it completely derusted and touched up so she...
04-17-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 176
Posted By jdawginsc

Probably not a Rossin or Basso, both using their...

Probably not a Rossin or Basso, both using their own drops.

Columbus drop out using builders are reasonably small group, but I agree with BG, tough to track down without a fork crown to use, and...
04-17-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By jdawginsc

Much nicer than mine, that International is....

Much nicer than mine, that International is. Looks in solid shape!
04-17-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,147
Posted By jdawginsc

Mad Honk of course, though I have several things...

Mad Honk of course, though I have several things up on the for sale threads! Haha.
04-17-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 308
Posted By jdawginsc

Tires can seem to make a difference as well. Are...

Tires can seem to make a difference as well. Are they both the same make? Different widths? Different tread patterns? Body positioning?

In fairness to the design, that was Cannondales first...
04-17-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,354
Posted By jdawginsc

Both of you are making progress on those builds...

Both of you are making progress on those builds and both look great!
04-17-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,354
Posted By jdawginsc

While relaxing yesterday after an unusually...

While relaxing yesterday after an unusually robust day for me at the gym I did a little math.

I have only bought the Blasphemous Raleigh in anticipation of the Clunker/On the Road challenge in...
04-17-24, 03:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 805
Posted By jdawginsc

That is truly a cool frame.

That is truly a cool frame.
04-16-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By jdawginsc

Yep. It’s aligned. It works reasonably nicely...

Yep. It’s aligned. It works reasonably nicely except gears 4-5. Just some dialing in I think. It doesn’t know which one it prefers. A longer ride will tell the story I guess.

I’m more concerned...
04-16-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1,628
Views: 246,130
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s a nice deal for people without...

That’s a nice deal for people without anxiety...very generous.
04-16-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,661
Posted By jdawginsc

Whoop whoop!

Whoop whoop!
04-16-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By jdawginsc

Thank you! It came out nicely I think. I hope I...

Thank you! It came out nicely I think. I hope I can honor its legacy!
04-16-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,147
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m just impressed by the space folks have....

I’m just impressed by the space folks have. Suburban plastic land living afforded me only a single car garage. Which is for the best because having more space would have mean more opportunity to...
04-16-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,057
Posted By jdawginsc

That'll sell quickly...

That'll sell quickly...
04-16-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,661
Posted By jdawginsc

That might be a little obsessive, but a...

That might be a little obsessive, but a toothbrush dipped in Dawn water actually does work like the chain cleaners Park used to sell.

Just plop it on the freewheel part of the chain while peddling...
04-16-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,147
Posted By jdawginsc

I admire the space you guys have in basements and...

I admire the space you guys have in basements and outbuildings...

Though it is probably for the best I have less space!
04-16-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,147
Posted By jdawginsc

You need more stuff in those drawers...you can...

You need more stuff in those drawers...you can see the bottoms. If you need help filling them, I am here to oblige!
04-16-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By jdawginsc

That would be a brifter of unknown type. Unhooded...

That would be a brifter of unknown type. Unhooded and a bit stiff, but operational. Maybe early Veloce or Mirage?
04-15-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By jdawginsc

I think that is the piece on the left hand side I...

I think that is the piece on the left hand side I was wondering about. I never get this era right with Campy.

Your help is appreciated!

And please, keep the corrections going for erroneous and...
04-15-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By jdawginsc

Per request...the somewhat challenged loveliness...

Per request...the somewhat challenged loveliness of the Modolo “...” calipers. Sort of meant them as parts, but they do function! I think.
...
04-15-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,356
Posted By jdawginsc

One bad experience in shipping and that was it...

One bad experience in shipping and that was it for me. Local purchases only.
04-15-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By jdawginsc

Corrected due to my silliness. PM sent back and...

Corrected due to my silliness. PM sent back and they are 28 holers...
04-15-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By jdawginsc

36mm 18-20” long combination wrench affixed to...

36mm 18-20” long combination wrench affixed to flats with bolt and wagers/bits.. Clamping works as well...

Kroil. Kroil. Then let it rip. You can actually get a breaker extension to it as well.
04-15-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By jdawginsc

Post shake down shorter ride. Thoughts: ...

Post shake down shorter ride.

Thoughts:
1. The rear end is more squirrely than I thought it would be out of the saddle. Very quick in turns though
2. I should have further tightened the seat...
04-15-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By jdawginsc

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Some headset drama, but due to my calculations....
04-15-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By jdawginsc

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Seat tube honed and smoothed out!...
04-15-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By jdawginsc

1992 Bianchi Giro build up.

To honor the generosity shown by SpeedofLite and his friend who unfortunately had to move his bikes onward, I felt I should build it up and provide some of the story.

SOL... oops, not good to...
04-15-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By jdawginsc

Addition: CLB racer set (NOS -)

No hoods unfortunately. And a Mafac infiltrator got in (cable yoke). And no stop but in the headset piece. Other than that, original cables and such.

$25
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04-15-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,661
Posted By jdawginsc

Probably the grime, but who knows!

Probably the grime, but who knows!
04-15-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,147
Posted By jdawginsc

It was an eye opener how many redundancies I had...

It was an eye opener how many redundancies I had and extra groups. I had to compare them against wheels and frame sets and it sort of made me a bit queasy at the excess (thus the sales).
04-15-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 831
Posted By jdawginsc

Ooo...there was some good stuff under that paint....

Ooo...there was some good stuff under that paint. The pantos and cutouts look great.
04-15-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By jdawginsc

Thank you SR. I can never get those straight. So...

Thank you SR. I can never get those straight. So I need to separate the crank and bottom bracket I guess or see how they got separated...
04-15-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By jdawginsc

FS: Parts clear out: Campy, Dura Ace, Modolo

Continuing reduction. Lots of stuff. Priced without shipping for combined shipping. More pictures provided by request.

Will update as we go. Some were leftovers from previous, but most newly up. I...
04-15-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,147
Posted By jdawginsc

Maybe a surplus library or school district sale?

Maybe a surplus library or school district sale?
04-15-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By jdawginsc

De rust and see if there’s enough tube left....

De rust and see if there’s enough tube left. Especially in that second picture.
04-15-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,147
Posted By jdawginsc

Smooth slides. Ball bearing. Was $40, maybe? ...

Smooth slides. Ball bearing. Was $40, maybe?

Problem is, I am so efficient with the garage it masks how much too much I have...
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04-15-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,147
Posted By jdawginsc

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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04-15-24, 03:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By jdawginsc

Its not egotistical at all. Building a bike is...

Its not egotistical at all. Building a bike is fun. And you have another to ride in the meantime while you search for all of the parts!
04-14-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1,628
Views: 246,130
Posted By jdawginsc

Would that be filler possibly or is it rusted...

Would that be filler possibly or is it rusted through all of the way and weakened?
04-14-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By jdawginsc

Echoing this, it’s fun to look for/find the parts...

Echoing this, it’s fun to look for/find the parts as well, though expensive...but I imagine there are a lot of shops in your vicinity that might have little hidden gems! My assumption could be...
04-14-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By jdawginsc

One bar gone, 4 left. $80 shipped.

One bar gone, 4 left. $80 shipped.
04-14-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,273
Posted By jdawginsc

When did Bianchi stop the Japanese production...

When did Bianchi stop the Japanese production bikes and move to Taiwan. That might be a clue to it.
04-14-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By jdawginsc

Ok. Some guiding questions... 1. establish...

Ok. Some guiding questions...

1. establish size range (usually a 2-3 cm spread...I can ride 55.5 to 57.5 and not have to make terribly extensive adaptations, but 56 is my preferred)

2. Tubing:...
04-13-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,354
Posted By jdawginsc

Me too! With room to spare! ...

Me too! With room to spare!


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04-13-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 920,127
Posted By jdawginsc

Bianchi Giro

Started on this one. Will make a thread on it to honor the generosity of SpeedofLite and his friend.

...
04-13-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,428
Posted By jdawginsc

I think so, yes. Might get more interest. ...

I think so, yes. Might get more interest.

And/or the pay it forward thread.
04-13-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,354
Posted By jdawginsc

AD SLE rehomed. Fiorelli frame in process. ...

AD SLE rehomed.
Fiorelli frame in process.
Waiting for friend to receive bikes for his wife, daughter and him.

Mint green Cannondale to be built up next weekend for local rehoming.

In other...
04-13-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By jdawginsc

Hopefully someone rehomes this. Absolutely...

Hopefully someone rehomes this. Absolutely fantastic value.
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