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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,574
Views: 983,581
Posted By ascherer

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The...

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The rest are my regular riders, in the "grab-and-go" racks in the garage.
Top: Falcon, Paramount, Mercian
Bottom: PX10, Mrs. ascherer's Motobecane,...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,637
Posted By ascherer

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the...

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the season, and I am unabashedly a fair-weather commuter. There were a lot of riders out this morning, way more than I remember from last season,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,189
Posted By ascherer

Storage and display for me are all about utility....

Storage and display for me are all about utility. Grab-and-Go bikes that get ridden regularly are in the garage in Woodstock and guest bikes, projects-in-waiting, and fosters are in the basement....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By ascherer

I’m out! GLWTS!

I’m out! GLWTS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By ascherer

jdawginsc are the 7400 hubs 36-hole? PM sent.

jdawginsc are the 7400 hubs 36-hole? PM sent.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By ascherer

Shucks. Enjoy!

Shucks. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,253
Posted By ascherer

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next...

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next additions...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By ascherer

PM sent on the 600 6402 set.

PM sent on the 600 6402 set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 776
Posted By ascherer

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing...

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing peace to you and all who love Glen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,235
Posted By ascherer

Can't speak to replacement but my left meniscus...

Can't speak to replacement but my left meniscus repair took longer to resolve than the right - I overdid it too early and have been doing virtual PT for what seems like forever. Patience and stamina,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,338
Posted By ascherer

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want...

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want to put in the time. It's off to the side now so maybe one day, some day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,338
Posted By ascherer

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the...

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the NYC weather will be quite fair this week I hauled my International upstairs to give it a once-over. I decided it was time to figure out why I could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,456
Posted By ascherer

Yeah, if I'm clever I'll tune & clean it up and...

Yeah, if I'm clever I'll tune & clean it up and bring it back to the city on Monday. It begins!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,456
Posted By ascherer

it took patience and a pandemic. I work in a...

it took patience and a pandemic. I work in a landmarked building in midtown Manhattan and have been asking for indoor bike parking since I started 10 years back. After we returned to the office from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,456
Posted By ascherer

Haven't started commuting yet, so here's my...

Haven't started commuting yet, so here's my International from last season.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By ascherer

Slicker'n a greased gopher! Whoever scores this...

Slicker'n a greased gopher! Whoever scores this is lucky...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,370
Posted By ascherer

I had the opportunity to get out again today for...

I had the opportunity to get out again today for a few hours. Same direction but different roads.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,370
Posted By ascherer

What model is/was it? I have a 500 that I'm...

What model is/was it? I have a 500 that I'm pondering a different build approach.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,370
Posted By ascherer

I missed last weekend for a host of reasons, and...

I missed last weekend for a host of reasons, and had today off so I squeezed in just shy of 25 bright, windy miles. The Falcon had freewheel issues towards the end of last season and hadn't gotten...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By ascherer

I feel ya. I rode my Falcon today and the bars...

I feel ya. I rode my Falcon today and the bars (38? 40?) are just too narrow. I need 42-44 but I want old logo Cinellis, either Giros or Campiones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 484
Posted By ascherer

Make it a long cage, add a Red Clover Triplizer...

Make it a long cage, add a Red Clover Triplizer and Retrofriction shifters, and you're ready to pull stumps in smooth style!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,094
Posted By ascherer

Absolutely nothing wrong! I'd rather ride up the...

Absolutely nothing wrong! I'd rather ride up the hills than walk. It's an Ultra 6 14-32 from our friend pastorbobnlnh, a Pat 72 NR derailleur, and 48/42 up front.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,094
Posted By ascherer

One that got away...I was hamming and hawing,...

One that got away...I was hamming and hawing, talking myself into it, you snagged it. Well done indeed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,094
Posted By ascherer

1972 Paramount P13-9 with old man...

1972 Paramount P13-9 with old man gearinghttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9898_c27ec78ada116d05ce69494eb0813b3e0b3fb841.jpeg

1970 Raleigh Professional Mk I å la...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,338
Posted By ascherer

noglider Seems like it would be odd (but...

noglider Seems like it would be odd (but occasionally useful) to sell single fenders! The unicyclist and trike market might welcome it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,338
Posted By ascherer

Soma Rain Dog...

Soma Rain Dog (https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/soma-fenders-rain-dog-2894?search=rain+dog#attr=2700,643,3007) seems to be available in white.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,592
Posted By ascherer

A sky blue 1965 Varsity was my entry point. My...

A sky blue 1965 Varsity was my entry point. My mom bought it from a co-worker in ‘67 when I was not quite 11. By the spring of ‘72 I had learned to ride and wrench on it, but I turned my back on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,881
Posted By ascherer

Exactly. Will be interested to know the results!

Exactly. Will be interested to know the results!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,881
Posted By ascherer

I’ve nearly pulled the trigger on those a couple...

I’ve nearly pulled the trigger on those a couple of times. What’re you using them on?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By ascherer

Ernsetino, indeed! I repainted it myself to...

Ernsetino, indeed! I repainted it myself to achieve a reasonable fascimile thereof. I acquired it from a fellow forum member who believed it to be a model 76, but after consulting with the VCC marque...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By ascherer

juvela 'twas but a fantasy. My Falcon has...

juvela 'twas but a fantasy. My Falcon has enormous clearances and Weinmann 750s front and rear. Someone elsewhere mentioned the Super 68s and I got curious. The Weinmanns are fine.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By ascherer

Thank you, sir! That’s what I thought. 75 is a...

Thank you, sir! That’s what I thought. 75 is a dream.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 208
Posted By ascherer

Universal 68 reach?

I see various info about the reach that was available with Super 68s. At least one post on VeloBase lists 60-75 calipers. Can anyone confirm? I'd consider seeking out a set if that's so. Thanks in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,881
Posted By ascherer

I have them on a couple of other bikes but never...

I have them on a couple of other bikes but never had a washer. I'm not sure it's necessary? I don't think the bolt and cap make contact until extraction and I've never experienced any binding. On the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,881
Posted By ascherer

Upcharge for brass and bling. For select bikes I...

Upcharge for brass and bling. For select bikes I like the touch of color the brass addds. I got a set from Velo Orange a while back. They're available in plain silver from the giant online retailer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,370
Posted By ascherer

noglider She’s doing well, thanks. Sutures come...

noglider She’s doing well, thanks. Sutures come out on Monday and that will make a difference. Glad to hear Carol got out for a ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,881
Posted By ascherer

I bought a few bits from Analog Cycles in...

I bought a few bits from Analog Cycles in Vermont. Brass crank self-extractor thingies, a jar of Obenauf saddle goop, and a couple of these, I’ve wanted one for a while....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21,706
Views: 3,058,370
Posted By ascherer

I’ve been tending my wife from some minor surgery...

I’ve been tending my wife from some minor surgery this week and squeezing in a 3-day work week so I had to drag myself out today but as usual it was worth it. Ride With GPS data tells me I haven’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,076
Posted By ascherer

Thank you! That's it right there. I have 6...

Thank you! That's it right there. I have 6 vintage road bikes that all fit correctly and ride beautifully, each in a different way. My Mercian delivers the intangible yet unmistakable sense of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,076
Posted By ascherer

Can you say more? I'd love to hear it.

Can you say more? I'd love to hear it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,939
Posted By ascherer

Love the blue. That’s a handsome build!

Love the blue. That’s a handsome build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 334
Posted By ascherer

Hawt!

Hawt!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-13-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By ascherer

PM sent on derailleurs.

PM sent on derailleurs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By ascherer

Very cool, thanks. I think I've seen that photo...

Very cool, thanks. I think I've seen that photo before and now I know who it really is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By ascherer

Isn't that Wanda Omelian on the cover? Was the...

Isn't that Wanda Omelian on the cover? Was the Master Builder article about her?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,117,568
Posted By ascherer

Well yeah, but… Maybe I’m missing something. I...

Well yeah, but…
Maybe I’m missing something. I certainly have an affinity for British marques but somehow they never called to me. On the other hand I really haven’t experienced one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,117,568
Posted By ascherer

Looks a little racier that your usual targets?...

Looks a little racier that your usual targets? What's the appeal?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 428
Posted By ascherer

Compact Handlebar bags are gone now.

Compact Handlebar bags are gone now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 428
Posted By ascherer

PSA: Acorn Bags restock

Getcher Brown bags tomorrow.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 918,338
Posted By ascherer

Well done, Tom!

Well done, Tom!
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