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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,072
Posted By Classtime

Are you lost?

Are you lost?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,577
Posted By Classtime

Well, I'm down one. Pumping the tires on my '78...

Well, I'm down one. Pumping the tires on my '78 Grand Jubile, lowering the seat for normal people, and riding it one last time in front of the house made me question my decision.
Young guy, owns a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,072
Posted By Classtime

You will learn plenty by buying a complete bike...

You will learn plenty by buying a complete bike and fixing/replacing the bits that are in need. You could make many unnece$$ary mistakes building your first C&V bike frame up. Buy a bike. break it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 776
Posted By Classtime

I just had to go back and revisit some of Glenn’s...

I just had to go back and revisit some of Glenn’s posts. Boy, did he ever have fun with bicycles!

edit: And of course I will keep my eyes open for one of those Schwinns.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By Classtime

Ya. But then adjusting the gear cable?

Ya. But then adjusting the gear cable?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,577
Posted By Classtime

I deleted my adds for 3 bikes a few months ago...

I deleted my adds for 3 bikes a few months ago and stopped keeping them so clean. Man, they are nice riders -- Superbe Pro '86 Cannondale; Cyclone Full Vitus 172 Grand Jubile; and a 1985 Ironman. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,310
Posted By Classtime

15 days to go, so…

Repeated last week’s ride with a couple short steep climbs to force myself to ride at threshold. Only .32 and .87 miles each avg. 12 and 14% but some parts 19 percent. A little faster than last week....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 211
Posted By Classtime

Any color? ...

Any color?
https://www.rustines.fr/le-velo/89-demi-cocotte-de-poignee-de-frein-francaise-rustines.html#/couleurs-vert
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 211
Posted By Classtime

Rustines France seems to have some. Well, not...

Rustines France seems to have some. Well, not Mafac branded.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Classtime

I think its a 56 as Centurion measured IMs --...

I think its a 56 as Centurion measured IMs -- center to top.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,768
Posted By Classtime

For years, I had 175s on my go fast bike with a...

For years, I had 175s on my go fast bike with a complete Dura Ace 7700 group. I attended a training with Rahsaan Bahati who is taller than me but leg length is the same. I asked him what crank length...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 801
Posted By Classtime

Scott, You are doing it wrong. I cannot...

Scott,
You are doing it wrong.
I cannot imagine NEEDING to replace saddles, pedals, cranks, derailleur pedals, etc. every two years. You wore out your shoes? AND your rim tape? Crazy man!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By Classtime

If you don’t need the latest training metrics,...

If you don’t need the latest training metrics, get the Explore2. I’m happy with mine.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By Classtime

I had to google C25K.

I had to google C25K.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By Classtime

Does he have a video of changing a tube during...

Does he have a video of changing a tube during his commute on that IG wheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By Classtime

There was one of those very rare Bianchis...

There was one of those very rare Bianchis available nearby and I got excited — but a little research determined it was the largest they made and too big for me to throw around a CX course🙁.

edit:...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 801
Posted By Classtime

I commute 5000 miles per year. In that time, if I...

I commute 5000 miles per year. In that time, if I ride only one bike, I’ll need to replace one tire — rotate the front to the back and put a new one on the front. I use nice tires so that one tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By Classtime

Most 70s CX bikes are “mistaken” for road bikes....

Most 70s CX bikes are “mistaken” for road bikes. https://pezcyclingnews.com/interviews/john-atkins-british-cyclocross-king/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By Classtime

2018 Colnago CX had 68mm BBdrop.

2018 Colnago CX had 68mm BBdrop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By Classtime

High BB on that Merckx. When my kids raced with...

High BB on that Merckx. When my kids raced with me, I got my son a Poprad and for my shorter daughter a “smaller” Ridley. The BB was so high on that Ridley and with the level TT, the stand over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By Classtime

There is no concensus CX geometry. 73-73 with...

There is no concensus CX geometry. 73-73 with 70mm BB drop is average. Road bike stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By Classtime

They are very hard to find. I would love 1. I...

They are very hard to find. I would love 1. I almost got a Pinarello 1x5 speed but was too late. My CX bike is my Milwaukee Road with long reach BR650 brakes. No good for mud but good for SoCal CX. A...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 801
Posted By Classtime

On a new job, I always ride the route on a...

On a new job, I always ride the route on a Saturday first. My commute is only 20 miles each way and I drive on Wednesdays.
A road bike and/or drop bars are best imo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 990
Posted By Classtime

Rotate your bars down, get a longer stem (120),...

Rotate your bars down, get a longer stem (120), ride in the drops more.
Very Cool Looking Bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,290
Posted By Classtime

I had this problem with Superbe Pro headset on my...

I had this problem with Superbe Pro headset on my Cannondale. I was so bummed that it was clunky and then I found a bunged up seal. I figured that there was no way I’d find a Superbe Pro seal so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 446
Posted By Classtime

Seems we got a couple dudes making replica hoods...

Seems we got a couple dudes making replica hoods and we don’t need to settle for generic hoods that fit just ok. And is Rustines back?
https://www.rustines.fr/21-le-velo
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,471
Posted By Classtime

1986 Ironman. Done. Size 58 or 60 will fit you...

1986 Ironman. Done. Size 58 or 60 will fit you well and you can use 28s — but they are better looking with 22mm tubulars. The one in the classifieds is too small for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 973
Posted By Classtime

silly. Plenty of silver rims. Alas, not...

silly.
Plenty of silver rims. Alas, not polished. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 973
Posted By Classtime

Vintage rims under 400g are only for good roads...

Vintage rims under 400g are only for good roads at high pressures. Eyelets? Ambrosio or Mavic Reflex (silver).
Forum: Commuting
04-03-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 807
Posted By Classtime

Shoes, belt, baby wipes, drip coffee kit.

Shoes, belt, baby wipes, drip coffee kit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,310
Posted By Classtime

There are worse spots to fix a flat on my am...

There are worse spots to fix a flat on my am commute. Getting the bugs out of my reassembled Milwaukee Road.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,896
Posted By Classtime

America had no problem with Germany and got over...

America had no problem with Germany and got over it pretty quickly. You gotta acknowledge the racism.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,661
Posted By Classtime

If I ever find a 1950s road racing bike, I will...

If I ever find a 1950s road racing bike, I will ride it in EroicaCA with gears appropriate to its era of racing and with spare tubulars across my shoulders. My EroicaCA bikes have been from the 80s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,896
Posted By Classtime

It took a long time for America to feel...

It took a long time for America to feel comfortable owning imported goods from their former adversaries regardless of the actual quality.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,896
Posted By Classtime

A lot happened in the 70s and the 80s cannot...

A lot happened in the 70s and the 80s cannot compare regarding typical American "attitudes".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,661
Posted By Classtime

I will be inspecting. And I will be conspiring...

I will be inspecting.
And I will be conspiring with others in our group to drop any scofflaws.
I also am proposing a new rule: Any rear derailleurs used must be short or medium cage and all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 302
Posted By Classtime

Do you already have a Huret derailleur? Will a...

Do you already have a Huret derailleur? Will a Huret shift 7 cogs? Then use a 130 wheel with a spacer and 7 speed cassette.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3,243
Views: 413,854
Posted By Classtime

Just the tread?

Just the tread?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,567
Posted By Classtime

Prowler The un-saddle bag stanchions? And I’d...

Prowler The un-saddle bag stanchions? And I’d like more info about the mounting block. It appears non symmetrical and that it doesn’t clear the pedals if you venture off center.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,896
Posted By Classtime

I love those forks!

I love those forks!
Forum: Commuting
03-30-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 825
Posted By Classtime

This looks fun. I bring my bike into my classroom...

This looks fun. I bring my bike into my classroom and for shopping trips, I have a long cable lock the goes around my waste while riding or the u-lock on my Townie tha5 has the holder....
Forum: Commuting
03-30-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 408
Posted By Classtime

This is scary:...

This is scary: https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/shimano-unveils-new--highly-compatible-ecosystem-with-shimano-cu.html

I wasn’t aware of this development. Does it mean that our 9 and...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,404
Posted By Classtime

It is hard to adjust shift cables and derailleurs...

It is hard to adjust shift cables and derailleurs without a repair stand. Google diy repair stands for ideas or what many of us have done— suspend your bike from above with one rope to the seat post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,896
Posted By Classtime

In America in the 70s, nothing Japanese was high...

In America in the 70s, nothing Japanese was high end. I remember hearing a lot of jap ______and jap ______ from the “adults” as indicating low quality. :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 406
Posted By Classtime

Ultegra FTW!

Ultegra FTW!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 764
Posted By Classtime

Before you cut, build the hub, install the FW,...

Before you cut, build the hub, install the FW, put the wheel in place, and adjust as needed. THEN cut.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,661
Posted By Classtime

Don't forget to measure your rims -- 20mm max.

Don't forget to measure your rims -- 20mm max.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,567
Posted By Classtime

GCBM I suggest you join Classic Rendezvous...

GCBM I suggest you join Classic Rendezvous Google group and enquire there. I will bet that Ted Ernst recognizes those and would know what steps you should or should not take..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,875
Posted By Classtime

The carbon bars are a bit much. And the fork? A...

The carbon bars are a bit much. And the fork? A Wound Up would be fine. I think what everyone has been posting in a nice way is this: “We are all sinners. It is never too late to ask for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,290
Posted By Classtime

Too too windy for riding so I spent most of the...

Too too windy for riding so I spent most of the weekend building a trailer for my new to me Chester Yawl. The Yawl came on a double decker trailer and I’m using much of the upper deck for a bicycle...
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