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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 883
Posted By droppedandlost

I just got done masking some Nervex lugs.......

I just got done masking some Nervex lugs.... :notamused:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 5,429
Posted By droppedandlost

*sigh* I am completely out of my league.

*sigh*
I am completely out of my league.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 862
Posted By droppedandlost

Probably my favorite is 7sp SRAM 12-32 cassette...

Probably my favorite is 7sp SRAM 12-32 cassette on a modern wheel with appropriate spacer
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 862
Posted By droppedandlost

8 is my friction limit, and even that gets...

8 is my friction limit, and even that gets tiresome
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 5,429
Posted By droppedandlost

hmm. failure. it's perfectly level ...

hmm. failure. it's perfectly level
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 5,429
Posted By droppedandlost

I put about 15k miles on that cf frame before I...

I put about 15k miles on that cf frame before I realized how good steel is. All the parts went to my Tommasini and this one sat. During the forced covid break I decided to repaint it. Removing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 5,429
Posted By droppedandlost

Horror movie script: Cocky young adult wanders...

Horror movie script:
Cocky young adult wanders into the wrong garage, suffers unspeakable atrocities, gets dismembered.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-29-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 342
Posted By droppedandlost

There has to be metal where a hole would be...

There has to be metal where a hole would be drilled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 357
Posted By droppedandlost

flash and focus are spot on as well

flash and focus are spot on as well
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 232
Posted By droppedandlost

:twitchy:

:twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 387
Posted By droppedandlost

at a minimum, I'd hop in my flying car and be...

at a minimum, I'd hop in my flying car and be there in a jiffy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

I cheated on my wife tonight. Took Bob out for...

I cheated on my wife tonight. Took Bob out for trailside pizza and beer. He's such a smooth talker, I couldn't say no.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 432
Posted By droppedandlost

grinder

grinder
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,788
Posted By droppedandlost

what if we all bought a $1 house in the same...

what if we all bought a $1 house in the same village and turned it into a C&V mecca?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,892
Posted By droppedandlost

You're not retiring, just starting your next...

You're not retiring, just starting your next career.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

SE King County, WA Between Maple Valley and...

SE King County, WA
Between Maple Valley and Enumclaw
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

Quiet rural roads in the morning.... ...

Quiet rural roads in the morning....

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1500/rural1_9ff537ca7082c23b463bd4a75a3a34c175f0a219.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,283
Posted By droppedandlost

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5huxjvSQ7o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5huxjvSQ7o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 513
Posted By droppedandlost

Another thing I just noticed... Look at the head...

Another thing I just noticed... Look at the head tube angle in the article compared to mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 513
Posted By droppedandlost

Mine has the French "3 tubes reinforces" decal....

Mine has the French "3 tubes reinforces" decal. I'm not the expert, but I think it's a Grand Record frame with a Grand Touring fork. Notable differences on mine: Campy dropouts, script font on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 513
Posted By droppedandlost

The first batch of Grand Jubilee frames had Campy...

The first batch of Grand Jubilee frames had Campy dropouts. (I have one)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

Tommasini on the rail trail, good spot for a...

Tommasini on the rail trail, good spot for a snack

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1500/tmup1_725314b88195357eefb5d58702f7c11eb0178917.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

Over the river and through the woods... ...

Over the river and through the woods...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

Lovely bike, got a thread or glamour shots?

Lovely bike, got a thread or glamour shots?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,632
Posted By droppedandlost

Here's another from your time period. Late 1972,...

Here's another from your time period. Late 1972, I think. #9249

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,932
Posted By droppedandlost

1974 Sekine SHS 271 with 105 10sp and 700x38mm ...

1974 Sekine SHS 271 with 105 10sp and 700x38mm

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,080
Posted By droppedandlost

Well, you could have whipped it. ...into shape.

Well, you could have whipped it. ...into shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,080
Posted By droppedandlost

I agreed to buy a Bob Jackson on the condition...

I agreed to buy a Bob Jackson on the condition that it was ride-ready. Drove 200+ miles from Seattle to Portland and 5 minutes after touching it for the first time proceeded to ride the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,340
Posted By droppedandlost

I've only had it finished for a couple weeks, but...

I've only had it finished for a couple weeks, but so far it's been great for gravel and single track. I think the only original part is the headset, but I got with crappy parts so I replaced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,340
Posted By droppedandlost

On a nicer frame, I like the Zefal Vintage cage...

On a nicer frame, I like the Zefal Vintage cage (has large mounting tabs) with VO clamps. Classic and clean.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,340
Posted By droppedandlost

I know people freak out about rivnuts, but I have...

I know people freak out about rivnuts, but I have to have solid mounts off-pavement. My Sekine SHS 271 had no bottle mounts and a large seat tube sticker so I added 4 rivnuts on the downtube for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 773
Posted By droppedandlost

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

Just to be clear, my post was very tongue-in-cheek. As most wives do, mine knows everything. Her response was drowning in sarcasm.
The upside is that she now wants another bike just so we can cruise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 773
Posted By droppedandlost

Sorry I'm late, I "had a flat"

Her: "you sure have been getting a lot of those lately..."
Fess up, what's your excuse?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

Beautiful day. Did some single track and gravel...

Beautiful day. Did some single track and gravel on my newly built 1974 Sekine SHS 271. 10sp 105 36/26 -- 11-28 and 38mm tires. (monstercross?)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,122
Posted By droppedandlost

I agree with all your comments, but to be fair,...

I agree with all your comments, but to be fair, the website says "33 mm width on common 630 rims"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,095
Posted By droppedandlost

well I guess I won't show my latest project....

well I guess I won't show my latest project....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By droppedandlost

that should definitely be a shirt

that should definitely be a shirt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

rode through the Green River Gorge on the...

rode through the Green River Gorge on the Tommasini
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view off the bridge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,074
Posted By droppedandlost

yer triggerin' my ocd

yer triggerin' my ocd
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 385
Posted By droppedandlost

if you are adventurous, you can make one out of a...

if you are adventurous, you can make one out of a thin washer
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,074
Posted By droppedandlost

I'm pretty sure that's what angle grinders are for

I'm pretty sure that's what angle grinders are for
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,074
Posted By droppedandlost

Soooo.... We're not supposed to use angle...

Soooo.... We're not supposed to use angle grinders on classic steel frames?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,074
Posted By droppedandlost

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1,829
Views: 74,074
Posted By droppedandlost

*sigh* I know you're all trying to have some...

*sigh*

I know you're all trying to have some fun with this build and not take things too seriously, but even through the internets I can hear you guys every time you say Huffy.

It's pronounced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

rail trail ride on the ratrod ...

rail trail ride on the ratrod
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,665
Posted By droppedandlost

that probably would have helped. :) The...

that probably would have helped. :)

The stripped frame sat for a year and didn't have a speck on it. Patches of surface rust showed up less than a month after I blued it. I think it would need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,665
Posted By droppedandlost

Shogun 800, completely stripped and then blued ...

Shogun 800, completely stripped and then blued

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/blued_094c5e7bf09dd0c2899d3c42b17c8ab9600eb662.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,657
Posted By droppedandlost

easy cruise on the rail trail ...

easy cruise on the rail trail

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,969
Posted By droppedandlost

from vrjake ...

from vrjake
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from dylansbob...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,172
Posted By droppedandlost

where's the fun in being rational?

where's the fun in being rational?
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