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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,469
Posted By bulgie

So, some people find these "pearl" cartoons...

So, some people find these "pearl" cartoons funny, huh? Different strokes I guess, de gustibus and all that.

I like to think I can laugh at myself and other cyclists, but I just find these lame,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By bulgie

True but it takes some skill to not cut into the...

True but it takes some skill to not cut into the steerer. Risky for people without much hacksawing experience.

My "melt it out" method takes one tenth the time, and no chance of nicking the...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-01-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By bulgie

Ah right, I was hoping it could be used while...

Ah right, I was hoping it could be used while hanging on the wall. I see now that it'd be too flexible to stay in one plane if it weren't laying on a flat surface. Since I don't have room for a flat...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-01-24, 02:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 875
Posted By bulgie

Andy's advice is great if you have room for a...

Andy's advice is great if you have room for a "flat surface" — I don't. My tiny shop space has room for a frame jig, only because it's vertical and attached to a wall, so the footprint (aka the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By bulgie

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1015/1907_cyclist_easter_card_8ca6a2f302433065174430ce7af794f2cb1773b2.jpg
from 1907.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 768
Posted By bulgie

Drifting from the original question a bit, but I...

Drifting from the original question a bit, but I thought I'd mention a caution about Phil hubs. Many here will know this of course, but there's always newbies...

One problem with Phil hubs is you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 768
Posted By bulgie

Yep 32 mm is just right for Ultra-6 if the frame...

Yep 32 mm is just right for Ultra-6 if the frame has proper clearance. On lots of vintage frames, 32 isn't enough even for a 5-sp though, so Phil is a risky choice unless you know your frame can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,469
Posted By bulgie

Minimalist humor?

Minimalist humor?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 768
Posted By bulgie

In the C&V days, racers could get a neutral...

In the C&V days, racers could get a neutral support wheel. (Is this still done anywhere? I'm out of touch, but I doubt it).
For someone else's wheel to shift properly, the freewheel spacing had to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,469
Posted By bulgie

Didn't notice until you pointed it out. Thanks...

Didn't notice until you pointed it out. Thanks for ruining the joke. <kidding>

Just a typo is my guess. Yes you can make a typo when hand-writing (not typing)!

Someone needs to inform the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,439
Posted By bulgie

Yeah, I have a Vitus alu fork that I got for free...

Yeah, I have a Vitus alu fork that I got for free because the alu steerer predictably (inevitably?) broke off at the bottom of the threaded section. Had it for years, waiting for some stroke of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,439
Posted By bulgie

Huh, the ones I did, I just chucked 'em in a...

Huh, the ones I did, I just chucked 'em in a 3-jaw scroll chuck and I did not indicate them in. Just whatever concentricity that old well-worn chuck gives you. Those headsets adjusted up just fine as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,469
Posted By bulgie

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x894/531_forks_is_a_lot_e6a416c7c931cf693b1268553757b1c8711b95ee.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,022
Posted By bulgie

"To a man with an oxy-propane torch, everything...

"To a man with an oxy-propane torch, everything looks like melting job."

Melting the stem stub out is probably the fastest way. I've done it a few times, didn't time it, but I'd be surprised if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 373
Posted By bulgie

On the 5-sp freewheels where the high gear cog...

On the 5-sp freewheels where the high gear cog threads into/onto the next larger cog, instead of onto the FW body, you can just leave the top gear cog off. Regina is the one I've done this with but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,439
Posted By bulgie

If you were a cheap bastard (not saying you are,...

If you were a cheap bastard (not saying you are, but I am), you could make your existing headst work by removing the threads from the upper screwed race. A burr (rotary file) in a dremel does it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,176
Posted By bulgie

A year ago in this very thread I whined about not...

A year ago in this very thread I whined about not being able to find Shimano AX (7300) hoods, circa '82, and just now I looked at racevelo.com and he's got 'em, in multiple colors even. Yay! Wifey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 830
Posted By bulgie

Or some Masi wine perhaps? ...

Or some Masi wine perhaps?
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/281x727/masi_wine_efca188a1ceb0a1febfa8baafae6c9aa0e70c0bb.jpg
And how else to open it but a Campag Cavatappi?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,390
Posted By bulgie

My understanding, dunno how I arrived at it, was...

My understanding, dunno how I arrived at it, was the felt stuck up further when new, it is worn down here. I think it was to prevent worn spots on your expensive leather-soled shoes. Don't quote me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,719
Posted By bulgie

On dirt, maybe not easy exactly, but not too hard...

On dirt, maybe not easy exactly, but not too hard if you have skilz. You just have to push your weight back to counter the natural tendency to endo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 830
Posted By bulgie

My favorite bread: ...

My favorite bread:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1260x608/image_6d68893fbffbc20b7e3a746f232c794f9123d619.jpg

No joke, it's seriously good bread. It'd be my favorite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 505
Posted By bulgie

I've heard it said, supposedly direct from Barry...

I've heard it said, supposedly direct from Barry Witcomb, that the last two digits are the year, so if true yours is a '72.

Here's a youtube about Witcomb, worth a look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 505
Posted By bulgie

Dunno if it's what you have there, but there were...

Dunno if it's what you have there, but there were some Witcombs that were made in another shop (factory?), in Wales I think, with untrained workers who weren't cyclists, had little idea what they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By bulgie

Well you're done so it's too late for advice (and...

Well you're done so it's too late for advice (and you don't need it anyway) but I thought I'd mention hollow-grinding, the best shape for screwdriver tips. Less tendency to cam-out, more grip at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 480
Posted By bulgie

Prugnat S4. To see them at their finest, feast...

Prugnat S4.
To see them at their finest, feast your eyes on this Brian Chapman from a few years ago (https://flic.kr/s/aHskPqhoAR), a stunner.

They don't get used much anymore, like in the last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,077
Posted By bulgie

Neal, did you use a nyloc nut in that picture? I...

Neal, did you use a nyloc nut in that picture? I don't see the locking part. I think it might vibrate loose if using a plain nut. Apologies if you have the best-ever nyloc nut in there and I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 632
Posted By bulgie

Some mechs tighten until a bit too much friction...

Some mechs tighten until a bit too much friction is felt, then back off a skosh. Others loosen until the tiniest amount of "clunk" is felt when rocking the bike fore and aft with the front brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,390
Posted By bulgie

Well all pedal axles (and bike parts in general)...

Well all pedal axles (and bike parts in general) should bend rather than snapping when overloaded, but that isn't what breaks pedal axles, it's always fatigue. I don't think any pedal ever made will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,390
Posted By bulgie

Yes reports of Phil axles snapping off are not...

Yes reports of Phil axles snapping off are not common, but not unheard-of. I've heard of maybe a half-dozen reports, though I only saw one broken with my own eyes. The cartridge bearing leaves too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,390
Posted By bulgie

Who remembers, which Barelli were cup-and-cone...

Who remembers, which Barelli were cup-and-cone and which were cartridge bearing? B10 model = cartridge maybe?
I'd ride the cup-cone style but not the cartridge, which has a sharp 90° angle machined...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 632
Posted By bulgie

VAR made pliers (#78) for holding headset screwed...

VAR made pliers (#78) for holding headset screwed races that lack wrench flats. I agree a strap wrench should work too.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 632
Posted By bulgie

Yes, see posts #7 and #8. With only one hole...

Yes, see posts #7 and #8.

With only one hole drilled, you'll need to remove whatever keys the washer to the steerer. A "tongue" in the case of this Peugeot (file the tongue off), or a flat in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 632
Posted By bulgie

If you don't want to remove the pin on the...

If you don't want to remove the pin on the screwed race, like out of a conservationist, stewardship impulse, then (1) good on ya, and (2) just drill one hole going that direction in a normal headset...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-18-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By bulgie

No haven't seen one, that I can recall, but yeah...

No haven't seen one, that I can recall, but yeah about the same as for unicrown mitering. The same fixture could be used for both. Hold the dropouts, and the blades up near the crown. Bolt it to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 632
Posted By bulgie

If you leave the holy washer out, you'll need to...

If you leave the holy washer out, you'll need to also remove the pin on the screwed race that sticks up into the hole in the washer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 691
Posted By bulgie

Does your Lafuma have the leatherette bands on...

Does your Lafuma have the leatherette bands on the sides, like the decaleur reinforcement wraps around? I'm thinking my no-name one from post #21 might be a Lafuma.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,469
Posted By bulgie

Wow that's an impressive compilation. Reminds me...

Wow that's an impressive compilation. Reminds me of "Step Right Up" by Tom Waits. A few selected lyrics (if that's too much to read all, just skip down to the last 3 lines, priceless!):You can drive...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-18-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By bulgie

Do you know the stem diameter? Lots of older...

Do you know the stem diameter? Lots of older American bikes have an undersized stem, 0.833" instead of the more standard .875" (7/8")
Assuming you want a proper restoration, you might want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 691
Posted By bulgie

Then there's this one, sure looks like a TA but...

Then there's this one, sure looks like a TA but it has no decal and no holes where a badge might have been.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 691
Posted By bulgie

On my TA, the clear plastic over the map rotted...

On my TA, the clear plastic over the map rotted and cracked from UV or ozone or whatever kills that stuff. I bought some plastic of about the same thickness, sorry this is so long ago I can't help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 853
Posted By bulgie

Here's one of mine that I triplized, "Campy...

Here's one of mine that I triplized, "Campy style", but at 86 mm BCD for a Stronglight 99 granny.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 691
Posted By bulgie

I've had a couple of TAs, have one now. From...

I've had a couple of TAs, have one now. From memory, I think the TA is similar enough to a Lafuma that it might be one, made and branded for TA. Anyone got a Lafuma handlebar bag for comparison?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 853
Posted By bulgie

I noticed one more thing. The ones stamped...

I noticed one more thing. The ones stamped Nervar, in this thread and the other one ("122 BCD Nervar Star? (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1289692-122-bcd-nervar-star.html)"), all have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,469
Posted By bulgie

Reminds me of "I got a Paramount for my wife, it...

Reminds me of "I got a Paramount for my wife, it was a pretty good trade."

Sexist, stupid, lame... but funny.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,469
Posted By bulgie

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/587x749/ralpha_e36b9d04c4f1a19826fad59ea0f4aca5a439405c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 853
Posted By bulgie

Hmm, I always lubed the threads, to ensure they...

Hmm, I always lubed the threads, to ensure they come out easily when the time comes. Anti-seize is probably best, but I use whatever's handy, such as grease or a med-heavy oil. Never had one come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 03:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 853
Posted By bulgie

Revisiting your photo, I have a couple questions:...

Revisiting your photo, I have a couple questions:

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.

Why doesn't it have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 853
Posted By bulgie

Are you sure about that? I (vaguely) remember it...

Are you sure about that? I (vaguely) remember it opposite, that they were 128 at first, with some 122 mm ones later. 128 is close enough to use 130 rings with some filing, not ideal but do-able. 122...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 981
Posted By bulgie

My working assumption has always been that frame...

My working assumption has always been that frame alignment was not a factor. I can't explain how I came to that conclusion exactly, other than knowing some frames that shimmied were near perfectly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 523
Posted By bulgie

Are you linking that as an adaptor for a derailer...

Are you linking that as an adaptor for a derailer hanger? Pretty sure it won't work. The hole in those is 5 mm I think, maybe 6 mm, but the hanger adaptor needs a 10 mm hole, bigger overall...
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