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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,440
Posted By Kilroy1988

I'm here in Cayucos at the family beach house but...

I'm here in Cayucos at the family beach house but I decided to spend our anniversary weekend with my wife instead. So here's my view from the balcony right now where I can see the riders on the main...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 979
Posted By Kilroy1988

I never thought about attaching a sprinkler...

I never thought about attaching a sprinkler system to my handlebars. Hmm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-23-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By Kilroy1988

Sale pending - just need to box up and confirm...

Sale pending - just need to box up and confirm shipping price to receive payment.

-Gregory
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-23-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 710
Posted By Kilroy1988

FS: 1950 Jo Routens Randonneuse (61x57cm)

Hello all,

I have reached out to three individuals who expressed interest in this bicycle if/when I decided to sell it and have heard back in the negative from two and not received messages from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,275
Posted By Kilroy1988

You made me realize that somehow my old avatar...

You made me realize that somehow my old avatar went away... Fixed!

-Gregory

(p.s. I drew that when I was about 20 on Microsoft Paint and have used it as an avatar on many a site.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,275
Posted By Kilroy1988

I wouldn't say it's all because of cars. Compared...

I wouldn't say it's all because of cars. Compared to other fitness activities cycling also takes a lot of time, as I can run for half an hour and get the same kind of gains as I would on a 3-4 hour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,275
Posted By Kilroy1988

That's definitely not the sort of thing I'm...

That's definitely not the sort of thing I'm talking about when I say I'm getting out of road cycling. We are keeping bicycles around and we love riding around town and going to cafes and parks and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,275
Posted By Kilroy1988

No, it's actually not a financial decision at all...

No, it's actually not a financial decision at all although it will certainly provide me with a bit of a boon for a new car purchase. I live in an area with lots of rural road accidents and very few...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-20-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By Kilroy1988

SOLD! Thanks for looking!

SOLD! Thanks for looking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,275
Posted By Kilroy1988

Absolutely. I'm really into hiking, running, free...

Absolutely. I'm really into hiking, running, free weight training, and yoga. I figure that for the number of hours required cycling probably had the lowest ROI out of my entire fitness regime... It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,275
Posted By Kilroy1988

Getting out of Road Cycling (Almost) Completely

A good Sunday afternoon to all of you,

I just wanted to drop in and state what a lovely time I've had over the past few years learning from and sharing with all of you in the C&V community. As the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,505
Posted By Kilroy1988

Yeah, it's an old bicycle. If you think it's "too...

Yeah, it's an old bicycle. If you think it's "too good for you" then I think you have some more fundamental issues to spend time working on than old bikes! No one should ever look at an object and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 569
Posted By Kilroy1988

Tall Herse and Singer on eBay at the Same Time!

The 1981 Alex Singer campeur is from our very own Vonruden while I'm not sure who the owner of the 1966 Rene Herse is. Both are beautiful bicycles and just my size! It makes me realize how lucky I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 762
Posted By Kilroy1988

It's a bird, it's a plane... No, it's a bike!

It's a bird, it's a plane... No, it's a bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By Kilroy1988

That would indeed be useful if he'd asked about...

That would indeed be useful if he'd asked about Cinelli.

-Gregory
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,030
Posted By Kilroy1988

These are the kinds of bikes I immediately think...

These are the kinds of bikes I immediately think about when I think of defining C&V. Hetchins, Alex Singer, Cinelli......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 21,866
Posted By Kilroy1988

Okay, I decided to sign up for the Santa Lucia...

Okay, I decided to sign up for the Santa Lucia route and just paid my registration after confirming with my uncle that my wife and I can stay in their beach house in Cayucos that weekend. So I'll see...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-01-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By Kilroy1988

FS: 1957 Express Werke Modell 65L Road Bicycle - 62cm

Hello folks! This bicycle is SOLD! Thanks for looking!

Please refer to the thread where I introduced the completed 1957 Express Werke Modell 65 L a few months ago for details about the build:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,205
Posted By Kilroy1988

Based on the initial post, I would think that the...

Based on the initial post, I would think that the question is whether or not the typical seating position on a classic British 3-speed is appropriate for riding a century. I would say no because I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,165
Posted By Kilroy1988

Folks around here (myself included) regularly...

Folks around here (myself included) regularly spend 10-20 times as much money on vintage bicycles that are certainly not 10-20 times as much of a bicycle as a Varsity.

Hell, I've spent more money...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 912
Posted By Kilroy1988

I had a 1970 Raleigh Super Course for a couple of...

I had a 1970 Raleigh Super Course for a couple of years that I gifted to my former boss. It still has the original handlebar tape!

-Gregory
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 330
Posted By Kilroy1988

The other one does have one, but it's 2-3 years...

The other one does have one, but it's 2-3 years newer than this frame. The transition to most models having head badges seems to have been in the mid-50s. All of the older frames except top models...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,448
Posted By Kilroy1988

Okay, here are the photos. I'm not familiar with...

Okay, here are the photos. I'm not familiar with Jacques Anquetil bikes but a few folks around here definitely are... The 56 is pretty conspicuous and on its own on the rear dropout so it might be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 330
Posted By Kilroy1988

Another Carlton Super Python..!

Howdy folks,

This one I couldn't resist but my shopping spree is certainly done! I've managed to sell as many frames and bikes as I've bought this year, but a few more need to go before I add any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,628
Posted By Kilroy1988

I missed the apparent serious sarcasm of the...

I missed the apparent serious sarcasm of the second point. In fact, this is the road/path model with reinforced track dropouts with fender eyelets and brake holes drilled front and rear. It would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 500
Posted By Kilroy1988

I literally had an offer in with Hilary Stone two...

I literally had an offer in with Hilary Stone two or three years ago but it was cutting it too close on my budget, so I didn't make a move at that time. I think I first started eyeing the frame in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 500
Posted By Kilroy1988

Yes, I have access to a professional automotive...

Yes, I have access to a professional automotive paint booth and have done lots of painting in my time, including some pretty intricate stuff. Masking and lining honestly isn't intimidating in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,500
Posted By Kilroy1988

I'm also looking forward to it! Last year was my...

I'm also looking forward to it! Last year was my first time and I'm not a big "organized event" person, so the main happiness I found was just being able to hang out with some Bikeforum members at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 500
Posted By Kilroy1988

Ah, yes, Bikeforums... The place where I come for...

Ah, yes, Bikeforums... The place where I come for unsolicited financial advice from strangers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,628
Posted By Kilroy1988

A tire pump.

A tire pump.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,628
Posted By Kilroy1988

My oldest rider at the moment is a 1952 Claud...

My oldest rider at the moment is a 1952 Claud Butler Olympic Sprint... And it's as fast as it looks.

-Gregory
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 500
Posted By Kilroy1988

A Consolation Hetchins

Hello all,

As some of you who have kept up with some of my recent postings may recall, I excitedly ordered a custom Hetchins frame earlier this year as a gift to myself for my upcoming completion...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-25-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By Kilroy1988

There is also a regular classified section on...

There is also a regular classified section on Bikeforums where all the modern folks wander around... It doesn't get as much traffic as here but you're probably more likely to find someone interested...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,808
Posted By Kilroy1988

Yeah, if the one he's currently isn't using...

Yeah, if the one he's currently isn't using almost brand new I'd personally buy new cartridges just to be safe. But he is wearing the right type of mask... I just didn't want to assume earlier that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,405
Posted By Kilroy1988

Very cool bike. I remember when I was just...

Very cool bike. I remember when I was just getting into C&V I was really attracted to these... I'd still buy one if I had the chance.

Talk about a sharp headtube angle! The clearance for the front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,808
Posted By Kilroy1988

Well, right off the bat, having quite a bit of...

Well, right off the bat, having quite a bit of experience helping to lay down automotive primer, enamel paints and clear coats, I can say that I don't like the Rustoleum products at all - and in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,808
Posted By Kilroy1988

My basic understanding is that if you stick to...

My basic understanding is that if you stick to enamels or lacquers or acrylics throughout the process, you should mostly be fine. The critical factor to avoid issues is to allow the different layers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 424
Posted By Kilroy1988

I've only dealt with about half a dozen bicycles...

I've only dealt with about half a dozen bicycles that I've re-installed cottered chainsets on, and of those a couple of them worked their way in-or-outboard after initial riding. I found that simply...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By Kilroy1988

Interesting paint scheme... I only had mine...

Interesting paint scheme...

I only had mine briefly at a time when I owned and regularly rode an almost brand new Trek Madone. The ride quality felt very woody and I was not impressed, but it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,673
Posted By Kilroy1988

I went out solo and got a new PR yesterday! Man...

I went out solo and got a new PR yesterday! Man am I sore... Beautiful blue skies and mild temperatures, but there was a killer wind blowing in from the north that I bore from the side during most of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 675
Posted By Kilroy1988

The form of riding is essentially the same as...

The form of riding is essentially the same as randonneuring - the actual clubs that govern randonnée rides as well as traditional audax group rides both have the word "audax" in their titles (Unions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 490
Posted By Kilroy1988

An Ode to the 1972 Ti Raleigh Team Bikes

Hello all,

I don't think I've shared a project in such an infantile stage for a while but for whatever reason I feel like being active on the forum lately... I also have something of an admission...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-14-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 414
Posted By Kilroy1988

I honestly only wanted those retrofrictions and...

I honestly only wanted those retrofrictions and have already been asked about selling off one of the other sets. Once they arrive I will be willing to send out all five other sets to folks just for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 513
Posted By Kilroy1988

I think he was referring to the brake bridge that...

I think he was referring to the brake bridge that the caliper is mounted to as a "curved bridge." A lovely touch that is notably lacking on most quality British bikes after the frame building heyday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21,033
Views: 2,770,673
Posted By Kilroy1988

Got in my longest ride yet for the season......

Got in my longest ride yet for the season... After an extremely wet winter we've been graced with a relatively mild start to summer here in central California, and this week it's actually been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 622
Posted By Kilroy1988

Mercian Vincitore - stoked but there's work to do!

Howdy folks,

I don't go into the local bike shops very often. When I do it's typically for a little accessory or a quick job that I don't have the tool for, such as during a recent visit to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-02-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By Kilroy1988

Possibly For Trade: c. 1950 Jo Routens

Hello folks,

This bicycle is not for sale! If I do sell it there is a short list of interested parties that have called dibs already and that time has not come. I am interested in keeping it and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-02-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 301
Posted By Kilroy1988

So what's the problem? All of their listings look...

So what's the problem? All of their listings look like they fit the rules just fine. This *is* the classic and vintage sales subforum and she has paid her membership dues.

Good luck with your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,450
Posted By Kilroy1988

Great article, thanks for sharing. The author's...

Great article, thanks for sharing. The author's suggestion that the Shimano Crane is made with the same parallelogram design as the Suntour derailleurs is incorrect though, isn't it?

US Patent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 740
Posted By Kilroy1988

I had A '79 Pro Tour that appeared to be almost...

I had A '79 Pro Tour that appeared to be almost NOS and only rode it about a hundred miles before someone ran a stop sign and then ran right into me on it. It was my first nice vintage road bicycle,...
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