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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By gaucho777

Hey Sactown Albert. I want it! PM incoming.

Hey Sactown Albert. I want it! PM incoming.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By gaucho777

Beautiful bike, but I hate that style of water...

Beautiful bike, but I hate that style of water collection system seatpost. Regardless, someone’s going to be a very happy customer. That bike looks like it’s barely been ridden and stored like fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By gaucho777

Screwed & glued (A.L.A.N) > glued (Vitus) ...

Screwed & glued (A.L.A.N) > glued (Vitus)

I’ve raced on both, more on the Vitus. I think the ride quality is similar. Vitus frames are more ubiquitous. My first race bike was a sky blue Vitus, and...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,807
Posted By gaucho777

Well, this happened… ...

Well, this happened…

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I was still a couple miles uphill from the school...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,278
Posted By gaucho777

He replied, “This,” common parlance used to...

He replied, “This,” common parlance used to express agreement—id est, you are correct, +1, what he said, ditto, et cetera.

And I agree with you, too. In the 80s, I re-purposed a couple old road...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 385.6 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,160
Posted By gaucho777

One more jaunt through Hidden Valley this...

One more jaunt through Hidden Valley this morning. I joined my twin brother and former club for the start of their group ride. Most of the group planned to continue on to the beach/PCH and return on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,160
Posted By gaucho777

This morning, I did one of my other favorite...

This morning, I did one of my other favorite rides near where I grew up: the “Rock Store climb,” about a 2+ mile curvy ascent from the Rock Store, a popular biker hangout, up Mulholland Dr.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,932
Posted By gaucho777

Hmmm….intrigued but I think the color’s just a...

Hmmm….intrigued but I think the color’s just a bit off. For the record, my Parkpre shows a 7402 hood on a 7401 lever. I plan to order a couple sets of these reproduction hoods in black & white for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,160
Posted By gaucho777

I’m in in the Westlake Village, CA area (north of...

I’m in in the Westlake Village, CA area (north of LA) visiting family where I grew up. I rode 25+ miles into Hidden Valley, one of my favorite and most nostalgic of places to ride. I did this ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,160
Posted By gaucho777

I rode a loop in the east bay hills…started in...

I rode a loop in the east bay hills…started in Berkeley, then rode through campus, into Oakland and Montclair, before climbing up a Snake Rd. Before riding the ridgeline back to Berkeley. About 23...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,109
Posted By gaucho777

That sounds great. My calendar is clear on the...

That sounds great. My calendar is clear on the 27th so I’ll try to be there. I’ve lived in the Bay Area since ‘96, and have yet to try the Mt. Hamilton climb. I’ve made it up Mt. Tam & Mt. Diablo, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,002
Posted By gaucho777

This one packs a punch. Texas Blue Corn Whiskey...

This one packs a punch. Texas Blue Corn Whiskey Barrel Stout from Almanac Beer Co., 11.3%.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By gaucho777

Just to be clear, my earlier post was...

Just to be clear, my earlier post was tongue-in-cheek. I did not mean to imply you should make any extra effort to obtain the proper OEM springs for your hubs. I was curious about (volute) skewer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By gaucho777

Volute Springs Matter! ;) ...

Volute Springs Matter! ;)

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1029823-c-v-minutia-skewer-springs-3.html
Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,807
Posted By gaucho777

Yesterday's commute home was a bit too...

Yesterday's commute home was a bit too adventurous, as a driver definitely tried to run me off the road. My commute home involves a a nice, winding descent (along The Arlington in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,160
Posted By gaucho777

Nice day out, so I took the long way home from...

Nice day out, so I took the long way home from work today.

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Nice view of the...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 311.8 miles
Campfire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By gaucho777

Totally safe…for hanging tires. ...

Totally safe…for hanging tires.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By gaucho777

What could go wrong?

What could go wrong?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 494
Posted By gaucho777

Hoping this isn’t too tangential from the OP’s...

Hoping this isn’t too tangential from the OP’s intent, but this made me curious enough to peek down the rabbit hole. It does appear there is enough room in my granny (currently 30x28) to squeeze in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 494
Posted By gaucho777

I am using a Soma long cage on my Super...

I am using a Soma long cage on my Super Record-equipped Colnago Super with a Red Clover triplizer. Works great, maybe a touch more sluggish feel compared to the short cage but overall I’m very happy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,160
Posted By gaucho777

I did one of my go-to, 20+ mile loops into the...

I did one of my go-to, 20+ mile loops into the Berkeley Hills.

Trying to add some color to a gray day in the bay…
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 84,151
Posted By gaucho777

Note the RockShox fork and Cobalto brakes.

Note the RockShox fork and Cobalto brakes.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By gaucho777

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 270.8 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,858
Posted By gaucho777

Rene Herse - light blue, and chrome works, too!

Rene Herse - light blue, and chrome works, too!
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By gaucho777

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 238.0 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,294
Posted By gaucho777

I've been riding tubulars since the 80s and I...

I've been riding tubulars since the 80s and I have also experienced what L134 is describing. Not often, but more than a couple times. I have submerged a tubular to find small bubbles emanating from a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 414,294
Posted By gaucho777

Totally tubular beer. ...

Totally tubular beer.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,160
Posted By gaucho777

It seems like a long time since I last posted in...

It seems like a long time since I last posted in this thread. Most of my riding lately has been limited to commuting. The rain left town today and I did manage to take the LOOK out for almost 35...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417...

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417 (600mi total as of 26 January)
gaucho777_______________________________ 205.2 miles
Pantah (CA)_____________________________ 149.9 (as of 2/7, 255.1...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417...

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417 (600mi total as of 26 January)
gaucho777_______________________________ 147.8 miles
Pantah (CA)_____________________________ 108.8 (as of 1/25, 185.2...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-01-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 460
Posted By gaucho777

Sorry, slowpokes! I’m the purchaser. I replied...

Sorry, slowpokes! I’m the purchaser. I replied via DM within 45 min of the original post. I was in a rush and didn’t post a comment in this thread here as well.
Forum: Commuting
01-29-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417...

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 417 (600mi total as of 26 January) - will be on holiday for Chinese New Year for the next three weeks, so no more commuting until late February. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 743
Posted By gaucho777

Sounds like you have the right size tires. You do...

Sounds like you have the right size tires. You do need to stretch them out a bit before glueing. The first mounting can be a challenge but stick with it. Once you get it on the rim, inflate it to max...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,101,911
Posted By gaucho777

One more package showed up today. I did race back...

One more package showed up today. I did race back in the USCF days, but never was a race official. Hope this doesn’t make me a poser.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,101,911
Posted By gaucho777

New cotters from France for my Peugeot. ...

New cotters from France for my Peugeot.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 607
Posted By gaucho777

+1 to another vote for the Look Professional PP75...

+1 to another vote for the Look Professional PP75 or fudge the period-correctness for the Red/Black LOOK Carbon PP76 (available in '88 I believe). Even by '86, the all-black PP75 had overtaken the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,173
Posted By gaucho777

I’m spoiled with mild winters here in the SF Bay...

I’m spoiled with mild winters here in the SF Bay area, but when it does rain (like today), I take my fendered Gitane Grand Tourisme. Something weird happened with the lighting on the rims. They're...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,807
Posted By gaucho777

Tundra Man, you have my respect. This photo was...

Tundra Man, you have my respect. This photo was taken in front of the school where I teach. My daily commute is just over 8 miles roundtrip, but I get some nice climbs and views, such as this sunset...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-21-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By gaucho777

Beautiful frame. I love the color and seat stay...

Beautiful frame. I love the color and seat stay treatment. Probably too big for me, but others may be curious...

Top tube length and rear spacing?
Forum: Commuting
01-21-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)____________________ 316...

The Chemist (China)____________________ 316 (441mi total as of 19 January)
gaucho777_______________________________ 98.4 miles
cuevélo (ME) ___________________________ 77.7 (as of 1/17)
Pantah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,160
Posted By gaucho777

Just my daily commute. Yesterday it rained and I...

Just my daily commute. Yesterday it rained and I took my bike with fenders. Today was shorts weather with just a t-shirt and thin shell on top. :p
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 456
Posted By gaucho777

First, that’s a beautiful Zunow and I hope you...

First, that’s a beautiful Zunow and I hope you enjoy the bike when it’s road-ready.

I agree with the concerns above re the rim dent. By the looks of it, I bet you’ll feel it during braking (a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,250
Posted By gaucho777

I have an '86 LOOK KG86 - bonded carbon to alloy...

I have an '86 LOOK KG86 - bonded carbon to alloy lugs. I was very excited to get the frame (here from another forum member) as it made a pair with my steel LOOK 753 from the same year in the La Vie...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,716
Posted By gaucho777

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 83...

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 83 (117mi total as of 5 January)
Campfire________________________________ 37.2 (as of 1/5)
gaucho777________________________________32.8 (as of 1/8)
Darth...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,945
Posted By gaucho777

I never updated my final week's commuting mileage...

I never updated my final week's commuting mileage before the winter break. I just squeaked by my goal of 1,000 miles. It's not a huge total. However, considering my commute is fairly short, and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21,709
Views: 3,060,160
Posted By gaucho777

Just a short but hilly ride during a...

Just a short but hilly ride during a football-watching break. Just over 15 miles but over 1,800’ of climbing. A cool, clear, and sunny day. Apricity is in the air in the SF Bay Area.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 01:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,017
Posted By gaucho777

Great job on the bracket mount. That said, in my...

Great job on the bracket mount. That said, in my experience, that style of cage is not well-suited for a handlebar mount. There is too much weight bearing on the bottom forward elbows of the cage. I...
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