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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By bikerosity57

I’d be willing to try it. I have a little wiggle...

I’d be willing to try it. I have a little wiggle room. Let me know how much to mail it to New Jersey 08332, and price or if there’s something you need that I may have. Deenybeany@earthlink.net
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 12,340
Posted By bikerosity57

I have a set of SunTour Superb brakes that...

I have a set of SunTour Superb brakes that appeared just like that!! I have no memory of buying them in the past.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By bikerosity57

Yeah I put an english(Raleigh) spindle in and it...

Yeah I put an english(Raleigh) spindle in and it works if I use a Raleigh crank and pins, but if I use the Nervar the Uo-8 came with, the original pins go dang near all the way through the crank...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By bikerosity57

let me know if you find something,I’d certainly...

let me know if you find something,I’d certainly appreciate it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By bikerosity57

Need spindle

Hi gang. I am in need of a replacement BB spindle for my Peugeot UO-8.
145 mm long, 55 mm between races, 48 mm long side, 43 mm short side.see photo. It would need to be usable with French cotter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-21, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By bikerosity57

Just posted in the ISO for Trade thread. Thanks

Just posted in the ISO for Trade thread. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-21, 04:02 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 779,560
Posted By bikerosity57

I have two (2) Viscounts, with death forks one...

I have two (2) Viscounts, with death forks one almost all original save for saddle, and one with a few upgrades, but very nice looking. The original has tubular rims, the other has the optional...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,197
Posted By bikerosity57

Buffing wheel.

If you use progressively finer and finer Emory cloth, then use a good polishing compound, and then use a really good new buffing wheel with first red, and then white polishing rouge, you can put a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By bikerosity57

Trades ok?

Can I ask about trading bikes here? I have two (2) Viscounts, with death forks one almost all original save for saddle, and one with a few upgrades, but very nice looking. The original has tubular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By bikerosity57

Well I took it completely apart down to just the...

Well I took it completely apart down to just the frame. Fortunately all the bearings appear to be in very nice condition with no pitting. Even the wheels roll fairly smoothly. At least as smoothly as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,965
Posted By bikerosity57

I’ve never heard of it, but in my opinion...

I’ve never heard of it, but in my opinion squashing the tubes like that would weaken them. Nothing is stronger than good quality round tubing. To be honest though, all steel has similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,557
Posted By bikerosity57

They were around a long time. If it has a...

They were around a long time. If it has a stronglight crank, Reynolds 531 tubing, and a Brooks saddle. It’s probably a PX-10
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,273
Posted By bikerosity57

Just get new balls and put it back together...

Just get new balls and put it back together without the cage: you’ll have an extra ball or two and it will work just as well or better. Put new grease in and place enough balls to fill it completely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By bikerosity57

Found Reynolds

I saw a bicycle on my local Craigslist kind of like I’ve been looking for to refit as an upright touring bike. I wasn’t sure I’d buy it until I saw it live, and saw the 531 sticker on the frame. It’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,565
Posted By bikerosity57

Shoot, everyone gets twitterpaited when they see...

Shoot, everyone gets twitterpaited when they see a 531 sticker, or Campy components, or a brooks saddle at a yard sale, flea market, or thrift store. Especially at a bargain price. Why have an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,084,888
Posted By bikerosity57

whatever you do, don’t strip and repaint it!...

whatever you do, don’t strip and repaint it! It’ll clean up beautifully. Isn’t that a Reg Harris decal?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,449
Posted By bikerosity57

I always found brand new tubular tyres to be very...

I always found brand new tubular tyres to be very hard to stretch on to a rim. I always put my foot in one end and slowly physically stretched them by pulling with my hands. I would immediately after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,818
Posted By bikerosity57

This is really an eye opener to me. People talk...

This is really an eye opener to me. People talk about death forks, but this is something that could effect any older bike with an alloy crank.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,261
Posted By bikerosity57

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/b23bfc3b_1231_43cd_a972_a79d181c07f4_a7caa479d95b617285df16270f0ca5630a6586a1.jpeg
I have this Forever roadster from the mid-70’s that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,168
Posted By bikerosity57

Holdsworth

There’s a jackass a couple block over from me with a once nice old Holdsworth (all campy) sitting propped up outside on his fence. He had it in the back of his pick up with a bunch of scrap. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 14,467
Posted By bikerosity57

Two and three hundred dollar (and more)...

Two and three hundred dollar (and more) handlebars. I rode with Cinelli bars for 20-30 years, and never paid more than $25-30 dollars for them. I didn’t even know I NEEDED $300 handlebars. I still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,998
Posted By bikerosity57

I know a guy that had two Cyclops frames made and...

I know a guy that had two Cyclops frames made and built into really nice bikes. Funny story this guy went to talk to the builder about his to-be bike, and the builder offered the frame in Reynolds,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,786
Posted By bikerosity57

so these tires have none of the advantages of...

so these tires have none of the advantages of ease of mounting /maintaining/repair ability of a clincher tire, nor the lightness of a tubular tire? I know for a fact they cost as much as two or three...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,346
Posted By bikerosity57

The coat of arms says: Je Maintaindrai which is...

The coat of arms says: Je Maintaindrai which is the motto of Holland “ I will Maintain”. The bikes head sheild says Made in England. As also does the decal/painted Made in England on the top tube....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,242
Posted By bikerosity57

I have two Viscounts with the alloy forks that I...

I have two Viscounts with the alloy forks that I have been trying to sell. Now I doubt I ever will.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,299
Posted By bikerosity57

it looks like the tube was weakened by the...

it looks like the tube was weakened by the brazing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,335
Posted By bikerosity57

Dude. A French leather saddle? That’s worth the...

Dude. A French leather saddle? That’s worth the price right there. Mafac Racer brakes with lever rubbers intact? WOW I’d have picked them up too.
I didn’t even notice the wing nut hubs! WOW
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,976
Posted By bikerosity57

Directimports1899, you can also look up “leather...

Directimports1899, you can also look up “leather bike saddle” there are several people selling similar saddles. Even PU leather seats. It’s some kind of artificial leather that works something like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,976
Posted By bikerosity57

An English roadster or Sports type vintage bike....

An English roadster or Sports type vintage bike. You certainly wouldn’t want one of these on a road racing bike! Probably weigh more than some frames (joke)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,976
Posted By bikerosity57

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/ced13a98_c492_4d2a_a8ea_c36c79114aca_f38898cc474d4cf049f96aa04da7a38c28f7de02.jpeg
this kind of bicycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,976
Posted By bikerosity57

From what I can see this new saddle is a very...

From what I can see this new saddle is a very close copy of the Brooks B73, I took one off one of my bikes to show you. I think that for the purpose of replacing a leather saddle when you can’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,585
Posted By bikerosity57

I wonder what they cost new?

I wonder what they cost new?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-20, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,976
Posted By bikerosity57

Chinese saddle

I ordered a leather saddle off of eBay to put on to a bike I want to sell. I can’t really afford to put a nice Brooks on bikes that may not even sell for the price of the saddle, but I also would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By bikerosity57

Posted on SJ Craigslist if anyone is interested

Posted on SJ Craigslist if anyone is interested
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,665
Posted By bikerosity57

I usually cut them off and throw them away when...

I usually cut them off and throw them away when this happens. I’ve had two or three over the years that unscrupulous sellers have duped me into buying where this has happened. Once to a really nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 40,175
Posted By bikerosity57

I always assumed they made up a name by combining...

I always assumed they made up a name by combining the name of an old company: Iver Johnson IVER SON. I never saw one that was anything but a very low end boat anchor. I don’t mean to disparage your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By bikerosity57

I see it as C+V in that it’s 40-ish years old....

I see it as C+V in that it’s 40-ish years old. It’s certainly old school: 27 inch wheels, exposed brake cables butted steel tubing etc etc.
it’s not C+V compared to a 1940’s Bianchi or similar road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By bikerosity57

That would be about $1650.00 in today’s money....

That would be about $1650.00 in today’s money. That’d be right around mid range for normal bicycles today. My guess is $450 in today’s money would be a very good price if I could get it.
its very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By bikerosity57

Thanks. I looked at the eBay ads. I never cared...

Thanks. I looked at the eBay ads. I never cared for the construction style of those frames myself. They (to my eye) look cheap. Mine is a standard lugged construction of course. I think $1000 plus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By bikerosity57

1979 ish Grand Jubilee

I need an opinion: I helped a relative out financially because they’re in a real bind, and to repay me for my help I was given this Motobecane Grand Jubilee. I always admired the black and red ones....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,807
Posted By bikerosity57

that’s really dangerous to drill out a seat post...

that’s really dangerous to drill out a seat post like that, but it looks great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,926
Posted By bikerosity57

Don’t repaint it! Get a can of gloss parade black...

Don’t repaint it! Get a can of gloss parade black shoe polish and rub it down real good. Then buff it. It’ll surprise you and keep the finish original. It’s too rare a bike to molest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-20, 07:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,926
Posted By bikerosity57

Oh my gosh! Female frame or not that’s a cool...

Oh my gosh! Female frame or not that’s a cool pick up. Very rare, very unusual. Try your best to keep it all original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,304
Posted By bikerosity57

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/71477c35_5068_40b9_993c_f517b3bd96aa_0b35be7d8b1e97d5380385a18378816716ea73c6.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,768
Posted By bikerosity57

No.

No.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,443
Posted By bikerosity57

Older is almost always better.

Older is almost always better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,386
Posted By bikerosity57

It’s a very poor way to secure a seat post. I...

It’s a very poor way to secure a seat post. I would get a new screw with a sharp point and then set the post to the desired height and Mark the seat post by screwing the set screw in tight. Then use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,386
Posted By bikerosity57

It’s a very poor way to secure a seat post. I...

It’s a very poor way to secure a seat post. I would get a new screw with a sharp point and then set the post to the desired height and Mark the seat post by screwing the set screw in tight. Then use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 417,786
Posted By bikerosity57

They ride absolutely fantastically. But, they’re...

They ride absolutely fantastically. But, they’re ridiculously expensive, are nearly impossible to actually REPAIR. The Tufo tape makes them easier to mount, but if you use tubular glue they’re a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 93,188
Posted By bikerosity57

This is the bike I brought home yesterday....

This is the bike I brought home yesterday. Definitely made in England. I’m sure it was made by Raleigh.
...
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