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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,836
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

thanks for all that, it is a beautiful bell, the...

thanks for all that, it is a beautiful bell, the gold anodized stuff just looks off to me , always has. Happy banana slug? It’s funny because I was considering "Dont lick that Slug" as my tag line
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,836
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Brass is about 15 % heavier than most common...

Brass is about 15 % heavier than most common steels, but I’m not really building for speed... besides it’s only a few bolts and washer s lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,836
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Sheer strength of brass is 35k psi stainless is...

Sheer strength of brass is 35k psi stainless is about 50k
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,836
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Yes the brass is mostly aesthetic, I want to use...

Yes the brass is mostly aesthetic, I want to use my brown saddle and brown bar tape.. just my opinion but when I look at the bike, there’s too much silver. I’m a welder by trade and the designing and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,836
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

So I bought it and it is beautiful... perfect...

So I bought it and it is beautiful... perfect paint, ride and shifts beautifully and silent. Even all the dreaded Surly stickers looked new, until I removed them lol. Been riding a lot mor now and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,836
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

2009 Surly lht fair price

Sorry this is probably the wrong place. I found a 2009 long haul trucker, should be my size. All original except brooks saddle, in very nice condition very few blemishes. This bike still has the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-25-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Anyone have a vintage touring frame and fork...

Anyone have a vintage touring frame and fork they’d want to trade for the Ochsner f&f? I’d like a setup similar to the 80s 720s, brazeons geometry etc... the Ochsner really is beautiful just not what...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-18-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Thanks all, I was pretty sure but hoping I was...

Thanks all, I was pretty sure but hoping I was wrong lol. Anyone looking for a small 720 Frame in RI
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-18-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Sorry I’m 5’11 with about a 33 inseam

Sorry I’m 5’11 with about a 33 inseam
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-18-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

1983 trek 720

I’ve been talking to a seller about a 720 frame. He is not sure of frame size. Two questions, are frame and fork worth 200 and any idea what size this is? I’m pretty sure it’s to small but I really...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-03-18, 04:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Thinking I might have to flip it. It’s a...

Thinking I might have to flip it. It’s a beautiful bike but it just doesn’t fit me correctly. I’m torn as to whether or not I should sell it as a hole bike or frame set and parts. It’s all Shimano...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-25-18, 09:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-25-18, 09:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

finally

finally
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-25-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

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https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1780x2000/4b0a6c14_791e_4b57_8f51_85abc69fe0df_b6c81ce38f5214d2515ce2ee4ae61deb33aef9eb.jpeghttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-25-18, 01:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

They just look large in the pic What are you...

They just look large in the pic What are you running for wheels? Im trying to post pics but it keeps telling me I can only post 5 times in 24 hrs??? when I first tried I had only posted once in 24...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-25-18, 11:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

What do you guys use to get the funky star nut...

What do you guys use to get the funky star nut off on the headset? Anyone ever try one of thos rubber strap wrenches they use for oil filters.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-25-18, 11:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Trying to be as gentle as possible with the tear...

Trying to be as gentle as possible with the tear down. so far so good the bolts hanging the brakes are being difficult. I’m assuming wd40 is my best bet? I read somewhere that the B.B. might be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-24-18, 05:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

I know the frames a little small. Just don’t want...

I know the frames a little small. Just don’t want to admit it lol. 5’11 and top tube length is 55 ish. It’s very close to my peugeot geometry. In every aspect except the fork and maybe the head tube....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-24-18, 03:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Think I might need to go down to 27 inch rims or...

Think I might need to go down to 27 inch rims or shorter crank arms... not a whole lot of clearance for my big foots lol
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-24-18, 01:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Well I bought it!!!!! All Shimano 600, campi seat...

Well I bought it!!!!! All Shimano 600, campi seat post and downtube shifters. Technomic stem Sakae pedals, the hubs and B.B. are 600 as well. I’ve never heard of the wheels though, Super Champion...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-23-18, 07:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

After closer inspection of the pics I think the...

After closer inspection of the pics I think the forks say Ochsner. Only 2 pics and not so good
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-23-18, 06:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,219
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Ochsner...?

so I found this Ochsner road bike... everything I can see looks very clean, only components I can Id from pics are Shimano sealed head set, Shimano 600 brakes, Campagnolo downtube shifters. The frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,654
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Sorry if this is the wrong place ... Im new and...

Sorry if this is the wrong place ... Im new and just have a basic question. i recently picked up an early 70's Peugeot and i understand the whole french threaded thing. m just wondering if i will...
Forum: Introductions
11-22-18, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Thanks, I’m excited to learn more and start...

Thanks, I’m excited to learn more and start refurbishing updating, shouldn’t be that bad I was into bikes when I was younger. Mostly box and a few road and men through the years.. I have the Peugeot...
Forum: Introductions
11-21-18, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By grateful2ndwhls

Hello

Ive been lurking for awhile, first post. Just purchased my first vintage bike. Early 70s Peugeot, I think! So much going on here...... My head is spinning
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