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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,701
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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This is one of my XC bikes. It's really "fast", but a Gravel bike is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 595
Posted By Erzulis Boat

My 1970 Paramount was done by them. ...

My 1970 Paramount was done by them.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 431
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Actually it does............................. ...

Actually it does.............................

Within context of the components installed, it can "buy" you some more teeth.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,499
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 501
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Bus stop in Santa Barbara, California.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,059
Posted By Erzulis Boat

This thread is timely. Just yesterday, my GF said...

This thread is timely. Just yesterday, my GF said that she almost tripped over my Colnago in the dining room. I immediately replied, "no you didn't" to establish the fact that she cannot pre-set this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 2,416
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Awesome! I can put myself into an "out-group",...

Awesome! I can put myself into an "out-group", and claim to be at the risk of violence. I will now join the conversation of perpetual victimhood with my sister-in-law!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 200
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Mine was/is a re-paint, so I don't know if it did...

Mine was/is a re-paint, so I don't know if it did originally. All I do know for a fact, is that will be the best riding bike you will own (if it fits).

GREAT...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,658
Posted By Erzulis Boat

There is a very nice BMX track a stone's throw...

There is a very nice BMX track a stone's throw from my Girlfriend's house, so I went out and got a BMX bike.

Tooled around a little, then hit the track full steam. I ate it bad. At 53 years old, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,148
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Newbaums cloth tape tips/tricks?

Any taping tips when using the Newbaums cloth tape? I have never wrapped with the Newbaums (non padded) cloth before.

2 layers?
Top to bottom?
Bottom to top?
Any special wrap pattern? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 456,843
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Ok, some side trivia here. The serial killer...

Ok, some side trivia here. The serial killer Edmund Kemper was 6'7" if I recall, and his father was also tall. Kemper said that his father walked just like John Wayne (the teetering amble) because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,889
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,288
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Test ride before bar tape. Had to catch a few minutes between heavy rain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,018
Posted By Erzulis Boat

19.5mph over 12 miles is actually very good.

19.5mph over 12 miles is actually very good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 841
Views: 21,366
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,707
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I have repainted a lot of vintage frames (50+??)...

I have repainted a lot of vintage frames (50+??) and really got to see the construction relevant to brazing/straightness/reaming etc.
The Italians are like a Monet. Gorgeous from afar. :lol:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 588
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Went with this pattern. I also just made an aluminum ferrule (for cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 10,782
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I didn't even notice until I read it here. I...

I didn't even notice until I read it here. I really had a laugh then.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 10,782
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,420
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Clear powdercoat over raw steel on a BMX bike in the collection. Yikes, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 10,782
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Dead nuts by the book- No (HPS rims depth for...

Dead nuts by the book- No (HPS rims depth for one)

In reality? Absolutely ready to go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 588
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Or this?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,420
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Yep. It's flaky.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,288
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,748
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,544
Posted By Erzulis Boat

The front shifter.

The front shifter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I have never seen it happen, but if the FD is...

I have never seen it happen, but if the FD is adjusted to sit at the correct height, the fourth hole is located along the "flight path" (if you will) along the big ring at least, and perhaps could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,936
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I am a collector by nature. The problem with...

I am a collector by nature. The problem with bicycles, is that that take up a lot of space.

They are bulky, and maintaining the perishables, such as tires, has limited my "useable collection" to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,763
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I used Frankford for some SOMEC forks, and they...

I used Frankford for some SOMEC forks, and they did a really good job. 4 years back?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 10:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,611
Posted By Erzulis Boat

It's a variant of a Rorschach test. What you...

It's a variant of a Rorschach test.

What you think isn't necessarily wrong, but certain thoughts might be cause for concern however.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,611
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Let me guess, the police will be called and they...

Let me guess, the police will be called and they will be arrested right? Do you dial 911, or find the long number for the police and call them directly?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,841
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Granted, the sum of the parts is a major factor,...

Granted, the sum of the parts is a major factor, but for some reason this bike has "everything". I got the frame from Craigslist for cheap, and the original plan was a rainy day commuter. Once I took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,164
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I think it is a very handsome bicycle. That being...

I think it is a very handsome bicycle. That being said, I think it should be kept in it's stock state. As soon as you start "upgrading" etc. you will have exceeded the frame's worth (not monetarily,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,817
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Colnago still makes them. That being said, anything from the 1990's with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 755
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Super nice!

Super nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-22, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,288
Posted By Erzulis Boat

My research indicates that this is a "De Luxe",...

My research indicates that this is a "De Luxe", basically the Varsity of the lineup. If this was their bottom of the barrel, then even their "worst" was pretty good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,288
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Thanks! I am pretty happy about it. I am going to...

Thanks! I am pretty happy about it. I am going to clean everything up, grab a correct FD, new chain/tires/tape etc. and have a great bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,288
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Free Bottecchia

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Got a free bike. All of my bikes are not "lockables", as there would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,662
Posted By Erzulis Boat

It depends on a combination of factors, but my...

It depends on a combination of factors, but my "perfect" width is 42 (ctc) but I keep my collection spicy by varying widths. I just built a bike and put 38's on it just to make things feel really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 10,782
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Rode this thing 3 days in a row now. I have always built a "new" bike for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 10,782
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Thanks mech986! Just paid. Got my brother in on...

Thanks mech986! Just paid. Got my brother in on it too. We do it every year. Prolly ride the Serotta again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-22, 04:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,324
Posted By Erzulis Boat

OP will want it after re-reading the sales pitch....

OP will want it after re-reading the sales pitch. "Built to go the distance" and "Boundless reliability for epic tours" are not empty promises, I can assure you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,060
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Best riding steel bike that I ever owned was a...

Best riding steel bike that I ever owned was a Tretubi Faggin. Granted, it's the sum of the parts, but that ride was magical. I sold it to make room for an SL top of the line Faggin from the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 45,281
Posted By Erzulis Boat

I agree. 2022 was just fine, but the Paso ones...

I agree. 2022 was just fine, but the Paso ones were incredible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,959
Posted By Erzulis Boat

Sorry about the derail Vegasbike, but the C+V...

Sorry about the derail Vegasbike, but the C+V section is solving all kinds of mysteries in this thread. It started with a Fleur de Lis...............................:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,959
Posted By Erzulis Boat

My French ex-BIL had a frameset made by some...

My French ex-BIL had a frameset made by some local in Chanteloup-en-Brie, and it had that fork crown. It was built from available lugs/crown/tubing etc. Of course it is French threaded and the like....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,216
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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In the door of my truck since 2015. Still works fine! Pump is from the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,255
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Sram levers. Quality construction, with modern ergos. Very pleased so far.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,860
Posted By Erzulis Boat

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Cool country road on a hot day. That's another cyclist up ahead. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,845
Posted By Erzulis Boat

The vast majority of the participants that do the...

The vast majority of the participants that do the California Eroica have no idea this forum exists. I have done 4, and for the most part, everyone seems to follow the rules.

"Easier" gearing, to...
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