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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-19, 08:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 30,722
Posted By Ancient Mariner

My RSX shifter works fine (left hand), but the...

My RSX shifter works fine (left hand), but the lever doesn't return far enough for the pawl to engage the ratchet. If I push the lever all the way to the stop, it engages, and shifts perfectly. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 354
Posted By Ancient Mariner

A shout out to Niterider. Good guys to deal with.

I've used Niterider lights for years, and they are good. solid products. Even the best products will develop problems, however, and I recently purchased a new Lumina 1000 Boost that wasn't charging....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-16, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,075
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I have one sitting in the garage, and haven't...

I have one sitting in the garage, and haven't done much to it beyond clean it up a bit. It's complete, in generally excellent condition, and ready to ride. Consulting the Giant catalogs of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-16, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,248
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Giant Cadex 960 (estimate '92)

Hi guys,
I have a Giant Cadex to sell, and no clue what might be a fair price. I don't know much of the history of the bike; I bought it used off Craigslist. It appeared to be in generally good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

It depends on whether 'older' is describing the...

It depends on whether 'older' is describing the bike or the man
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-15, 08:50 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Dear God. I'm moving to Canada.

Dear God. I'm moving to Canada.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-14, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 875,327
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I just spent about $35.00 for a new set of...

I just spent about $35.00 for a new set of original Shimano white hoods. There was no way the old ones could have been cleaned; they were falling apart. I'm now going crazy trying to keep the new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-14, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,601
Posted By Ancient Mariner

To expand on my original post, it turns out the...

To expand on my original post, it turns out the cable housing is definitely white. I pulled off the bar tape, and the cable is pure white underneath.

Another question, though, the stem is painted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-14, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,601
Posted By Ancient Mariner

1991 Giant Cadex 980C Question

I just bought a used Cadex that appears to be from somewhere around 1991. The bike is in pretty good condition, but the consumables need to be replaced, and I'm having a hard time finding accurate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

The chain is not the only part of that bike that...

The chain is not the only part of that bike that needs to be oiled frequently.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-14, 12:26 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Bull feathers!! Maybe in the beach cities...

Bull feathers!!


Maybe in the beach cities there's a corrosion problem, but that represents a very small part of California's total area. There's a far larger part of the state that's nowhere...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-14, 06:54 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

What, pray tell, is Californianess? Have I just...

What, pray tell, is Californianess? Have I just been insulted?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-07-14, 08:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,469
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Haro XCT Werks Rescue

I've been looking for a mountain bike, hoping mainly to round out the stable of road bikes currently sitting out in the garage. A while back, I bought a Specialized Hardtail 29er, and hated it. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-14, 10:45 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I'm jealous. For reasons I can't explain to you...

I'm jealous. For reasons I can't explain to you or myself, I'd love to get one of those. My neighbor has one sitting unridden in his garage, and if it was my size, I'd be after him to sell it. It's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-20-13, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 642,331
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I don't plan on falling of my bicycle. I don't...

I don't plan on falling of my bicycle.
I don't plan to land on my head if I do.
If I do, however, I want to give myself the best chance of Surviving.
I recognize that a helmet does not guarantee...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-13, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Serious question.....Is that hump in the top tube...

Serious question.....Is that hump in the top tube there by design?
350867
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-13, 12:12 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Bingo. I'm glad it isn't a hoax.

Bingo. I'm glad it isn't a hoax.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-13, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I'm impressed by their Photoshop skills if this...

I'm impressed by their Photoshop skills if this is fake. There are some very unusual features on the bike which at least suggest (to me) this might be real. Just curious why anyone might think it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-13, 01:46 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/bik/3970461920.h...

http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/bik/3970461920.html

And how do you propose to stop it?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-13, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,890
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I live in the desert, so my rides are early in...

I live in the desert, so my rides are early in the day out of necessity. I usually leave the house around 5:00am, and I'm back in the barn by 7:00. That pretty much limits me to whatever distance I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-13, 09:05 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

He didn't say which world war. I suspect he's...

He didn't say which world war. I suspect he's referring to WW-III, in which case he's being truthful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,444
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Thanks, everyone. I'm heartened to know I will...

Thanks, everyone. I'm heartened to know I will not be destroying the alignment of the planets, or some equally cataclysmic disaster by using the wider wheel. It actually goes in easire than I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-13, 11:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,444
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Shoehorning a 130mm rear wheel into a 126 frame. Am I asking for trouble?

I have a frame I bought a while back. Best estimate is it's a Super Mondia, circa late 70's. I received it as a frame-only, and don't know what components came on it originally. I'm guessing Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-13, 10:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Cool uncle. I'm looking forward to your photos.

Cool uncle. I'm looking forward to your photos.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-14-13, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Any way around the high cost of paint?

I decided to try my hand at painting my own frames. I have two 'project's' standing by, just waiting for me to get everything I need to get started.

I stopped at a local store that sells...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-13, 01:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,042
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Unsolicited opinions can be ignored if you're not...

Unsolicited opinions can be ignored if you're not interested, but sometimes they are helpful. It all depends on how they're worded. Some people can be real jerks, but around here, I've generally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 09:13 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I'm thinking this seller might be decimally...

I'm thinking this seller might be decimally challenged.
http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/bik/3920955171.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-13, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By Ancient Mariner

There is chrome under the white paint, and some...

There is chrome under the white paint, and some of it's usable. Unfortunately, the chrome on the head tube lugs is just a bit too far gone to leave unpainted. Everything else seems okay, though.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,483
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I'd like to see how it turns out. I'm still...

I'd like to see how it turns out. I'm still trying to decide how far to go with my own.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-13, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,483
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I'm doing a resto on another Italian bike that...

I'm doing a resto on another Italian bike that was repainted (badly), and there are no clues to what it might be. I posted a similar request myself here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-13, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,095
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I typically ride about 10-15 miles per day,...

I typically ride about 10-15 miles per day, occasionally up to 18-20 miles. These days, I'm limited by the heat, so I have to have my ride over with by 7:00am. Today, it was already around 90° on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-13, 05:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,212
Posted By Ancient Mariner

This is not an ideal bike for riding long...

This is not an ideal bike for riding long distances, but if you're stuck with it, and don't know enough on the subject ot objectively assess its condition yourself, you absolutely have to let an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

He couldn't say it if it wasn't true,.... ...

He couldn't say it if it wasn't true,....




....could he?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Look no further!! Here it is!! The BEST ROAD BIKE...

Look no further!! Here it is!! The BEST ROAD BIKE ON CRAIGSLIST (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/3889215560.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-13, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Congratulations. They look great. I just did my...

Congratulations. They look great. I just did my own 'first wheel build' last week for a bike I'm rebuilding, and like your experience, it went well. The only reason I did it was to salvage a set of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Just for confirmation, I checked the BB width,...

Just for confirmation, I checked the BB width, and it's 70mm. I've been a little under the weather, and finally got a pass from Nurse Ratched for enough time to go out into the garage long enough to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-13, 12:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Thank you all. That was extremely helpful, and...

Thank you all. That was extremely helpful, and looking at the pictures of Garlattis online, certainly seems to confirm that. This is precisely the kind of information I was looking for. It tells me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-13, 11:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Any thoughts on what this frame might be? (Possibly Italian)

I posted this earlier as a complete bike, and didn't get any solid leads on what I have. I did get a very helpful suggestion on using acetone to get the rattle can paint off, so I played around with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,168
Posted By Ancient Mariner

I'm dealing with two bikes right now that had to...

I'm dealing with two bikes right now that had to be repainted. One had a rattle-can silver paint job on it, and the other one, white. I know what the one frame is: it's a late seventies Super Mondia....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,168
Posted By Ancient Mariner

To me (and probably only me) the greater sin is...

To me (and probably only me) the greater sin is parting out an older bike. The cost of authentically reassembling a C&V bike starting from a bare frame is usually prohibitive, and all too often...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-13, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Looks to be 26mm.

Looks to be 26mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-13, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By Ancient Mariner

One more. ...

One more.
http://www.pbase.com/image/150694557/original.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By Ancient Mariner

What Do I Have, And What Do I Do With It?

This bike was given to me by someone who knows I've been looking for a new project. It's a rattle-can repaint, so I have no idea what it's origins are. It appears to be a lower-end bike based on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-13, 09:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,455
Posted By Ancient Mariner

The bottom line (to me) is this: Some of us would...

The bottom line (to me) is this: Some of us would accept that saddle as is, citing the inescapable fact that some things that are at least partially hand-made from organic materials, will never be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-13, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,845
Posted By Ancient Mariner

^2. That's a real head-turner.

^2. That's a real head-turner.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-13, 09:23 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Oprate the rear brakes by sitting on the lever.

And this is only $150.00? The front brakes need a little work, but think of the admiration you'll get from your fellow riders when they see this truly one-of-a-kind classic.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-13, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Lets all send him a note. That should make his...

Lets all send him a note. That should make his day. ;-) It's amazing he couldn't just say, "Thank you for the information."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-13, 09:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,412
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Matimeo -- That looks like it will clean up just...

Matimeo -- That looks like it will clean up just fine. They're nice bikes, and (IMHO) underrated by many.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,454
Posted By Ancient Mariner

That bike was designed by Vlad, the Impaler.

That bike was designed by Vlad, the Impaler.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-13, 04:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,465
Posted By Ancient Mariner

Yes.

Yes.
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