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03-26-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 580
Posted By repechage

For others next time- cutting the stem off to...

For others next time- cutting the stem off to allow disassembly for a stem destined to be toast…
I bought a Gran Jubilee frame and fork cheap on eBay - stem already cut. But they did leave about 7...
03-25-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,326
Posted By repechage

to paraphrase Richard Feynman, what do you care...

to paraphrase Richard Feynman, what do you care what other people think?
03-24-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,359
Posted By repechage

Kool Stop pads do a fine job of not picking up...

Kool Stop pads do a fine job of not picking up aluminum debris too.
do not like that sound at all.
03-24-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,359
Posted By repechage

the short way down from my house has a 14% grade...

the short way down from my house has a 14% grade over about 6/10ths of a mile, traffic signal at the bottom that I rarely approach to a green light. I have two bikes with dual pivot brakes, two with...
03-19-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 197
Posted By repechage

Unclear if you want someone to give it to or to...

Unclear if you want someone to give it to or to hire to restore.

for Schwinn information specifically, I would sign up at

https://thecabe.com
03-18-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 903
Posted By repechage

That turned out extremely well. Digital color...

That turned out extremely well. Digital color fidelity is never to be assumed, but on my screen it shown very well.
Chrome renewed or well polished. A definite good choice of painter.
I have a...
03-18-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,107
Posted By repechage

XJS V12’s we’re known to drop valve seats,...

XJS V12’s we’re known to drop valve seats, especially if ever overheated. I know of two, both cars had a Chevy V-8 transplant after.

the straight 6 convertible was not as bad, the present you can...
03-17-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,546
Posted By repechage

A comment regarding stem insertion, for decades...

A comment regarding stem insertion, for decades now, stems were marked with a minimum insertion line.
The formula was before thick risers, 5mm, 10mm were not a thing yet.
adding that stack I think...
03-16-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,640
Posted By repechage

The Hotel Del’ was weary in 1981. It sold later...

The Hotel Del’ was weary in 1981. It sold later and was to be rehabilitated. Maybe not successfully?
I like Coronado but Have not been there in Decades.
I stayed at The Valencia in La Jolla, that...
03-16-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,222
Posted By repechage

Foil on the bottom, 4 colors and a clear above....

Foil on the bottom, 4 colors and a clear above. The white might be the top layer. Pretty impressive.
That transverse paint upset appears pretty prominent in that latest image.

you are correct, 50...
03-16-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,222
Posted By repechage

To my eyes, that is a true aluminum foil adhesive...

To my eyes, that is a true aluminum foil adhesive backed sticker, one can see the foil distortion at the point of the lug, and peeling / tearing on the RH side and aft portion of it below the rear...
03-15-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By repechage

As I was saving for my first road bike, the PA-10...

As I was saving for my first road bike, the PA-10 caught my eye. Decent lugs and ends, tubulars. Problem was a cottered crank.
only saw them in white.

fortunate that I continued saving for...
03-15-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,722
Posted By repechage

I think useful to observe that this crank and...

I think useful to observe that this crank and other Campagnolo cranks that failed like this or adjacent to the pedal eye show abrasion through the anodizing layer and sometimes even material removal....
03-14-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 273
Posted By repechage

prior to the lever restyle, the #174 washer was...

prior to the lever restyle, the #174 washer was metallic. In the mid 1970’s, the easiest way to get to braze on shift levers was to drill away the “rivet” upset from a clamp-on set, buy the #174’s.
...
03-13-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,222
Posted By repechage

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1188x1078/781c6a7a_1a42_402e_871e_e75eb5e3c73f_328a0bb00c2ff4d0c761b1c2d5df4945eebcfbe6.jpeg

‘this is not parallax.
note the fork legs do not...
03-13-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,222
Posted By repechage

What caught my eye- ...

What caught my eye-


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1190x882/a12e2a34_c1ce_47ad_bc52_b9bf805bafa6_7a39db537c212cceaf1f1b81d899c9d13118fd3e.jpeg
03-13-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,222
Posted By repechage

from the other images, I would remove that top...

from the other images, I would remove that top tube foil sticker. Hair dryer and/or heat gun to preserve the graphic. Shows a transverse paint fracture. The sticker is not original, increasing my...
03-12-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 494
Posted By repechage

For a 1980’s bike with performance clinchers,...

For a 1980’s bike with performance clinchers, Specialized Turbo’s. They still do make a cotton casing foldable clincher that has good performance and inoffensive labeling.
I know, the Big S.
if one...
03-12-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,722
Posted By repechage

save for the very early arms, ( non anodized,...

save for the very early arms, ( non anodized, raised pedal bore, 151 BCD ) a 114/115 spindle will move the arm outward and provide room between the ring and the stay. It will alter chainline and...
03-12-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,722
Posted By repechage

The assembly is a jumble of parts. what is...

The assembly is a jumble of parts.

what is the date code on the back of the drive side crank arm?

a more recent arm, will want a longer approx 115mm +/- .5 mm spindle WITH the later Nuovo...
03-12-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,722
Posted By repechage

my assessment is that the cups shown by the...

my assessment is that the cups shown by the original poster came from a later OR bottom bracket, the reveals I see are for the seals. I have not measured those, only seen in images.
03-11-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,222
Posted By repechage

Peugeot really jumbled the frame designs in the...

Peugeot really jumbled the frame designs in the 1970’s.
no telling.

Bicycle Trail Calculator | yojimg.net (http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/trailcalc.php)

if one can measure accurately will...
03-08-24, 10:12 PM
03-07-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By repechage

the graphics on the frame are of many different...

the graphics on the frame are of many different types, no one approach. The whole bike side view looks very promising.
I would consider reducing the tilt of the bars, raise the levers after. Red...
03-07-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,019
Posted By repechage

He is tolerant. It has been literally years. I...

He is tolerant. It has been literally years. I would be bewildered and have found another place.
03-07-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,019
Posted By repechage

the bike will be to my eye here and review of the...

the bike will be to my eye here and review of the geometry in the 20-teens, decent, and of higher more trail design than the GC’s of the 70’s and even early 1980’s. mid 80’s the model was redesigned...
03-07-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,019
Posted By repechage

Is Simone even moved in yet? And building?

Is Simone even moved in yet? And building?
03-07-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,019
Posted By repechage

Note the build date 9/2016. this is...

Note the build date 9/2016.

this is different than others I have seen. The unpainted bottom bracket shell.
I think this was built with Potenza- a good group that never got its legs before being...
03-05-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 559
Posted By repechage

When you retape the bars that type of bar end cap...

When you retape the bars that type of bar end cap loads first, then the tape starts and wraps toward the top.
‘back then, there were a few ways to continue, remove the lever body and wrap the tape...
03-04-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 241
Posted By repechage

The 63 bend is also a CdM marked but has less...

The 63 bend is also a CdM marked but has less drop.
came in 38 and 40.
same basic appearance.
that bar has been my choice since 1975.
03-04-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By repechage

Might refer to this: ...

Might refer to this:

https://condorino.com/legnano-timeline/

might be good for inquiries to be qualified a bit.
03-04-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,422
Posted By repechage

I did not see Bauer take is hands off the bars...

I did not see Bauer take is hands off the bars but did knock into the Belgian. It took a while but he was disqualified. Unsportsmanlike conduct.
03-03-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,304
Posted By repechage

The Bike, The Art. stem is I think a Cinelli...

The Bike, The Art.

stem is I think a Cinelli Domino missing its black molded top section.
interesting idea, allowing one to exchange lengths without undressing the handlebar.
03-02-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,593
Posted By repechage

Appears as a high quality respray to me. Note the...

Appears as a high quality respray to me. Note the seat tube graphics variation and “star” on the seat stay caps. Uncommon and excellent interpretation of the red striping and outlining.
‘I suggest...
02-26-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By repechage

the Brand name was purchased. Like Motobecane and...

the Brand name was purchased. Like Motobecane and others.

For Soma, it might be that as they have a wholesale side, that might be under bigger stress.
I think they are reasonably smart, the...
02-26-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 809
Posted By repechage

it does look presentable. I am skeptical of...

it does look presentable. I am skeptical of powder coat by experience. It is true that the long term durability is very prep and procedure dependent.

I did smile as the thread title stated it came...
02-25-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 750
Posted By repechage

It has a freehub- there are a few approaches that...

It has a freehub- there are a few approaches that will get you a wider range, and an additional cog or two, they do require effort as mentioned.
there are other concerns that can be seen- that rear...
02-25-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 833
Posted By repechage

in 1965 I pronounced Peugeot that way while...

in 1965 I pronounced Peugeot that way while skimming Road &Track magazines.
I was asked, how is Chevrolet pronounced? Huh. Darn foreign spelling.

of course, ask an Englishman how to pronounce...
02-24-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 668
Posted By repechage

Ame still makes BMX grips in colors even. maybe...

Ame still makes BMX grips in colors even.
maybe a email or letter writing campaign to let them know there is a market still.
02-24-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,558
Posted By repechage

Ok, very nice. now, what to do with or about...

Ok, very nice.

now, what to do with or about those finned and bonded Mathauser brake pads?
If display only, probably leave them, for use?
I bought a bike with them and set them aside, just...
02-24-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,043
Posted By repechage

‘I was thinking about how to really address this...

‘I was thinking about how to really address this one.
Bob Jackson’s were known for pretty decent paint. This one does not present that.
‘I think this is the case where it can be saved but a money...
02-23-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,043
Posted By repechage

Smile and wave as it passes by. disturbed paint...

Smile and wave as it passes by.
disturbed paint points the wrong direction
...
02-22-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,813
Posted By repechage

no one voting for pinched seat lug?

no one voting for pinched seat lug?
02-22-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,488
Posted By repechage

If the derailleur you are planning on using has a...

If the derailleur you are planning on using has a upper spring and or a “B” screw, assemble it with that and evaluate before applying a finish.
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By repechage

Disc brakes (current appearance) started with...

Disc brakes (current appearance) started with off-road bikes with suspension. Let’s call it 1990’s.

8 cogs in back began in the 1980’s. Really required a freehub to avoid bent axles.
02-21-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,813
Posted By repechage

You should ask Jim what wheel size it was...

You should ask Jim what wheel size it was designed for.
02-21-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,640
Posted By repechage

the Interstate 5 / state route 14 interchange has...

the Interstate 5 / state route 14 interchange has fallen twice already after earthquakes and had to have a bridge rebuilt after a tanker truck caught fire. Just staying clear of the probable...
02-21-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,488
Posted By repechage

Measure the excess length of the steerer beyond...

Measure the excess length of the steerer beyond the head tube. That will provide a useable stack height. Knowing the steerer OD at the crown race seat and the ID for the cups would be good to know....
02-21-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 461
Posted By repechage

I was thinking that too… but it is missing the...

I was thinking that too… but it is missing the double wire clamp assembly. Those parts are often offered at silly prices. Yes, a maker was making alternates at one time. Not cheap.
‘the nose piece...
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By repechage

Appears to be missing the cable sheave that...

Appears to be missing the cable sheave that mounted off the seatpost binder bolt. Won’t be much rear brake without.
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