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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,013
Posted By Pompiere

So, I've got a couple rides in and I have to say...

So, I've got a couple rides in and I have to say I am very pleased. The fit is perfect, the bike feels like it was custom made for me. The ride over rough pavement and chip seal is very smooth. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,716
Posted By 79pmooney

I cannot say I know this but I strongly suspect...

I cannot say I know this but I strongly suspect two driving forces in the popularity of today's wide tires are frame materials and tire type. I say this as someone who raced in the '70s on pretty...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-07-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,247
Posted By JohnDThompson

Clear coat may slow, but not stop, rust. Clear...

Clear coat may slow, but not stop, rust. Clear coat and finish color coats are not really impermeable to moisture; that's what the primer coat is for, as well as to improve adherence of the top coats.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 622
Posted By scarlson

Surprised nobody has mentioned Jo Routens. It was...

Surprised nobody has mentioned Jo Routens. It was his trademark style during the golden age, although quite subtle compared to GT. Look at those seat stay points wrapped over the top tube. And the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,800
Posted By Chuck M

Anything beyond just airing the tires up, oiling...

Anything beyond just airing the tires up, oiling the chain and minor adjustments to just make it ridable may not increase your profit yield by much.

Things may have changed, but during the...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-18-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 893
Posted By JohnDThompson

If you're adding a second set of eyelet to a...

If you're adding a second set of eyelet to a dropout that already has an eyelet as part of the forging, use the added eyelet for something that won't carry much load, e.g. mudguards, and use the...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-10-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

This is my last post on this, barring questions....

This is my last post on this, barring questions. I moved the box from the 65* basement to the 36* garage last night. Found a "ceramic heater" and tested it as a heat source. I could get the box up to...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-08-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,220
Posted By bulgie

There are jigs that let you "design the frame"...

There are jigs that let you "design the frame" right there on the jig, and the jig more or less calculates the heattube length and height for you. Doug Fattic's laser-cut jig comes to mind as an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3,382
Views: 389,524
Posted By Murray Missile

We lost both our senior cats this summer exactly...

We lost both our senior cats this summer exactly one month apart, it wasn't a case of one mourning the other however as they pretty much hated each other. Earlier in the year the neighbors moved out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,649
Posted By 63rickert

Inspiration for the CN Hellenics was the Carol...

Inspiration for the CN Hellenics was the Carol Fields Hetchins. Carol was pretty inspiring herself. Once there was a sample out on the street customers asked for them. Eddy did not push the style,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 846
Posted By jjhabbs

Custom Built new VINTAGE randonneur with vintage campy!

Hey guys,
Check out this custom by Jeffrey Bock. Its a new randonneur with vintage parts. Its not mine. It belongs to a gent named Brian. You may find this bike on RAGBRAI this year. Here is a video...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,132
Posted By Andy Antipas

box lining method

I have carried out box lining on freshly powder coated frames. I use 1000 grit wet/dry paper and very gently remove some of the shine so the paint will be able to adhere to the finish. Then I use 3M...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,338
Posted By 1964Supersport

Here is where I ended up, I think it will be ok...

Here is where I ended up, I think it will be ok for me.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,338
Posted By madpogue

Here's a better explanation of post # 3, pictures...

Here's a better explanation of post # 3, pictures tell it better:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,853
Posted By SwimmerMike

I've been trying to get my wife off of her carbon...

I've been trying to get my wife off of her carbon fiber bike and back on to a steel bike. I just took her Marinoni down from the rafters and cleaned it up for her. It's about 44-45cm CTC with 650...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,199
Posted By cb400bill

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 07:17 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,199
Posted By cb400bill

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 07:09 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,199
Posted By cb400bill

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,199
Posted By cb400bill

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 07:06 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,199
Posted By cb400bill

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,199
Posted By cb400bill

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-22, 07:03 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,199
Posted By cb400bill

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-22, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 910
Posted By mstateglfr

Do you know if the DeRosa you bought was from a...

Do you know if the DeRosa you bought was from a collection of c&v bikes Bike World was selling? Earlier this year they auctioned(then sold) off a bunch of bikes from an employee who had recently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,278
Posted By branko_76

Good question. I never noticed before so I had to...

Good question. I never noticed before so I had to take a look. All of my Weinmann calipers have two turns but my Dia-Compe calipers have three. You are correct, the three turn version has a lighter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 07:42 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 7,804
Posted By Andy Antipas

I love seat lugs....

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1990 Atala...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,590
Posted By JohnDThompson

Columbus steer tubes have five helical ribs...

Columbus steer tubes have five helical ribs winding counterclockwise, viewed from the bottom. Tange Champion steer tubes have six helical ribs, winding clockwise, viewed from the bottom. Ishiwata...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 874
Posted By smontanaro

Backyard Bike Shindig June 26 (Evanston IL)

In Spring 2019 I hosted a small vintage bike swap meet/get-together in my backyard. (I live in Evanston IL.) We kinda froze our tushies off, but had a good time just the same. For what should be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,015
Posted By cb400bill

A friend of mine still has the Maserati that he...

A friend of mine still has the Maserati that he bought new in the mid 70's. He says it was made by Fiorelli. I believe that he had it repainted by Doug Fattic. Nice bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 20,856
Posted By poprad

Here's the vid if this works: Olivier and frame...

Here's the vid if this works:
Olivier and frame layup (flic.kr/p/2ngnyWT)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 20,856
Posted By poprad

OK, finally, Doug F this is all for you. When I...

OK, finally, Doug F this is all for you. When I asked Olivier was happy to share. I had noted that the frame table was clear so it was the perfect day to lower the jig and get some pics. The short...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 893
Posted By SpeedofLite

40 Years Ago: March 1982 in Bicycling magazine

Articles included in this post are:
"Close-Up: A Soviet Cycle-Tourist"
Guest Columnist: "Going, Going, Gone!" (author goes to a police bicycle auction)

The following articles in this issue were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,269
Posted By Hudson308

I was going to add a suggestion to think outside...

I was going to add a suggestion to think outside the box as far as colors go, but it's hard to get past the disheartening horror of what's going on where that little shop is (was). What a graphic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 01:37 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,853
Posted By gaucho777

Something I put together for my daughter. The...

Something I put together for my daughter. The frame is 531 double-butted throughout with Campagnolo dropouts, but the builder remains a mystery:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,581
Posted By bargo68

^^^What he said.^^^^ Finished this build...

^^^What he said.^^^^

Finished this build yesterday. Picked up the Rockhopper on Craigslist for 100. All it needed was new tires and a thorough cleaning. Got the Maxxis DTH's and redid the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,581
Posted By capnjonny

Lots of choices in the 70's - 80's , both...

Lots of choices in the 70's - 80's , both European and Japanese.
Don't count a bike out just because it doesn't have a cromo frame . A high ten frame is heavier true, but sturdier. less likely to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,581
Posted By Hobbiano

I think the point the op makes, "Mainly just 1-2...

I think the point the op makes, "Mainly just 1-2 mile trips to pick up groceries, run errands, etc Absolutely no judgement here, but I just want something I can hop onto in my jeans and take my time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,581
Posted By Hobbiano

I like the Fuji too, but if you really only want...

I like the Fuji too, but if you really only want it for short trips around town, say five miles, or less, in street clothes, I'd look for something like Doug Fattic recommended above, a city bike, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,581
Posted By bikemig

+ 1. There is a lot to be said for an old MTB as...

+ 1. There is a lot to be said for an old MTB as a commuter. They're stout bikes with good handling characteristics for busy city streets. This is mine:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,853
Posted By Andy Antipas

Two for the boy and one for the wife. ...

Two for the boy and one for the wife.

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1990 ATala 650c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,224
Posted By juvela

----- one of the first tools purchased when...

-----

one of the first tools purchased when commenced cycle work in 1970 was a Doniselli truing stand

ordered it from Gene Portuesi's CycloPedia in Michigan

a very simple affair made of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,975
Posted By top506

I left my '65 (courtesy of pastorbobnlnh ) as...

I left my '65 (courtesy of pastorbobnlnh ) as close to box stock as I could make it.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-21, 02:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,903
Posted By Lazyass

Blue Magic polish is much better than Mother's or...

Blue Magic polish is much better than Mother's or anything else.

In the 2000's I had a sports car with very expensive HRE wheels which were non-clearcoated polished aluminum. I was living in NJ...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-08-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,410
Posted By Tandem Tom

Here is a pic of my complete "tool"! ...

Here is a pic of my complete "tool"!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,333
Posted By nlerner

Here's a link to a 1971 Time article on the bike...

Here's a link to a 1971 Time article on the bike boom:

https://web.archive.org/web/20110604050422/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,909901-1,00.html#ixzz0cQ58UgTW
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 51,408
Posted By Hobbiano

They leave us but we never forget them.

They leave us but we never forget them.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-25-21, 02:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,581
Posted By guy153

That's a really interesting page! Especially all...

That's a really interesting page! Especially all those gussets on the Flema-- which seem like the wrong way to go compared to oversizing the tubing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-21, 07:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,764
Posted By fishboat

It worked! At least it looks very good. Thanks...

It worked! At least it looks very good. Thanks again Doug for taking the time to helping me out!

The pic below is the base paint before the 2k Clear Glamour topcoats.

The day was getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,022
Views: 207,539
Posted By cb400bill

While riding a charity ride today, I spotted one...

While riding a charity ride today, I spotted one of Doug Fattic bikes. Owner says Doug made it for her about 30 years ago.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-21, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,011
Posted By Andy Antipas

Doug Fattic Build

As mentioned previously, I have gotten to know Doug Fattic. Doug's daughter, son-in-law, and grand daughter live in Durango, CO. It is a small world! Last fall Doug let me try one of his older frames...
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