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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-21, 05:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,540
Posted By fenderbender

This 2000 Ibis Hakkalügi...

This 2000 Ibis Hakkalügi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55622707@N08/16178829285/) with Moron tubing by Columbus (nivachrome?) I saw the other day had a tig welded unicrown fork with D-section in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-16, 06:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,196
Posted By fenderbender

1990 Geliano 115S catalog

What a great find and nice to hear the history of the bike! Remember visiting Stockholm and the ECI shop in mid 80's and not being able to take my eyes of the futuristic Geliano demo-bikes with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-16, 02:42 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,130,967
Posted By fenderbender

Beautiful bike Johan and would love to see it all...

Beautiful bike Johan and would love to see it all dressed up with some nice mudguards and steel racks! Reminds me that I should get my build started.
Forum: Touring
03-05-13, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,221
Posted By fenderbender

Sounds like a great tour, thanx for sharing!

Sounds like a great tour, thanx for sharing!
Forum: Touring
11-28-12, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,221
Posted By fenderbender

Diy handlebar bag and device mount

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Interesting subject and there are quite a few way's of working around the problem depending on the type of stem and room available. A diy mount similar to the spendy Nitto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-12, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,187
Posted By fenderbender

Thanks for chairing your impressions! Guess it...

Thanks for chairing your impressions! Guess it was a much more plush ride too?
Can't wait to get my hands on a set of 650B wheels now.
But the list is long so in the meantime I might use it as a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-12, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,187
Posted By fenderbender

Compliments on a very beautiful build! Love the...

Compliments on a very beautiful build! Love the eclectic parts mix you've fitted too. :thumb:
Quite inspiring as I have a -74 waiting to be dressed up. Only wish my frame was in as good condition as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 04:34 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,346
Posted By fenderbender

Oh, remembered it was most amusing riding with my...

Oh, remembered it was most amusing riding with my mate's in freezing temp's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 04:28 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,346
Posted By fenderbender

True and my question was referring to the fact...

True and my question was referring to the fact that it was converted from mtb-tires (559mm ERTO) to 650Bs (584mm ERTO)!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-12, 05:00 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,346
Posted By fenderbender

Nice conversion! Are there room for even bigger...

Nice conversion! Are there room for even bigger tires like the 42mm Hertre's with mudguards?
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-01-11, 05:32 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,548
Posted By fenderbender

Very clever build! : Þ

Very clever build! : Þ
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-11, 01:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By fenderbender

Thanks for all the input and it seems like I've...

Thanks for all the input and it seems like I've finally nailed it!
Replaced the original clear Campa and beercan spacers with a set from an worn out Shimano 7-speed cassette.
After grinding away...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-11, 04:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By fenderbender

Help with respacing 9sp Campa cassett for 8sp shifters?

Hi! Trying to build a commu-tour for a friend with parts from my parts bin but run into some trouble and in need of a quick fix.

I have a set of Campa 8-speed Avanti Ergopower brifters I'd like...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-29-11, 03:18 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 706,127
Posted By fenderbender

True, cant wait for the next issue! If it's any...

True, cant wait for the next issue! If it's any consolation a club mate's Rohloff equiped Thorn has become a lot better with time. If your not heading over here for PBP, how about loading it up and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-28-11, 03:11 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 706,127
Posted By fenderbender

Thank's for pointing that out! I have long...

Thank's for pointing that out! I have long thought that Heine's articles is written with to much emphasis on his own preferences with out to much consideration for the need of the "average" cyclist....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-27-11, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 706,127
Posted By fenderbender

Noel, that is an incredibly beautiful and...

Noel, that is an incredibly beautiful and practical bike you've made! I've read BQ and Henie's views on the design of forks so I'm interested in hearing why you prefer modern tubing?
Forum: Touring
06-16-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,085
Posted By fenderbender

*lol* Where do you get this nonsense from? When...

*lol* Where do you get this nonsense from? When did I or anyone in this thread make any remarks about the the bland trips you do? This thread is about a type of bicycle commonly known as a "touring...
Forum: Touring
06-16-11, 10:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,085
Posted By fenderbender

I know people who pack their anorectic Trek...

I know people who pack their anorectic Trek Mundane, fly down to Dolomites, stick their wife in a rental behind, sleep in overpriced alpvillas, eating fresh Fettuccine with truffle and then tell...
Forum: Touring
06-15-11, 05:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,085
Posted By fenderbender

Thanks Charlie! The stunning scenery and friendly...

Thanks Charlie! The stunning scenery and friendly northmen made it all worth while! ;)
Forum: Touring
06-14-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,085
Posted By fenderbender

Nice bikes, but not tourers IMHO! Great for...

Nice bikes, but not tourers IMHO! Great for randonnering though. ; )
Forum: Touring
06-13-11, 05:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,085
Posted By fenderbender

Longest lasting and best looking fenders is the...

Longest lasting and best looking fenders is the stainless Giles Berthoud (http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/fenders/stainless-steel-fenders).

When it comes to components I prefere used 7 or 8 speed...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-18-11, 03:03 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 561,548
Posted By fenderbender

Amazing work there John!

Amazing work there John!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-11, 02:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,760
Posted By fenderbender

Yes, the TA's are ISO. You can also dial in the...

Yes, the TA's are ISO. You can also dial in the chainline with thin spacers inside of driveside if your using a cassette-type bb with fixed cup. I have yet to fit mine so do get back with what length...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-14-11, 04:31 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,725
Posted By fenderbender

Bad suv vs good suv!

Lovely trailer and the comparison with a monster SUV speak volumes! Fortunately not so common over here so I didn't realise just how massive they are until I placed my own pedal powered SUV next to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-27-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 130,136
Posted By fenderbender

Thanks for sharing your great drawing! Love the...

Thanks for sharing your great drawing! Love the fact that it's bolted together. But cant help thinking it is a bit over engineered. There would be no need for the angled front part if you kept the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-20-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,725
Posted By fenderbender

Your example applies to fast vehicles and for a...

Your example applies to fast vehicles and for a brief moment to signal a change in speed and direction. You do not have constant flashing lights on the car do you? This discussion is a bout a much...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-13-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,725
Posted By fenderbender

Please stop this 'flashing light craze'! It's not...

Please stop this 'flashing light craze'! It's not only very anoying for others and make it more difficult to see were one's going. It also harder to accurately judge the distance/position of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-10, 08:08 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,187
Posted By fenderbender

DiaCompe has dusted of the old molds and started...

DiaCompe has dusted of the old molds and started producing the DC750 (http://www.diacompe.co.jp/freepage_90_1.html) with 60mm-78mm reach again. I believe Tektro have several side pull models but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-02-10, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,909
Posted By fenderbender

Sorry for resurrecting this old thread. But I...

Sorry for resurrecting this old thread. But I have a friend who need some help with his Delta V 700 1993 (http://sanaandterry.com/cannondale/year/1993/1993.pdf) fork!
I've only had RockShox and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-10, 04:38 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,502
Posted By fenderbender

Reason for me asking is that the front look like...

Reason for me asking is that the front look like a alu version of this French style Nitto rack.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-10, 05:36 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,502
Posted By fenderbender

Nice looking build! These old Japanese bikes are...

Nice looking build! These old Japanese bikes are such a good value and a great base for a randonneuse.
I have three frames that "follow me home" and now pending restoration. Oh my!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-10, 04:48 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,502
Posted By fenderbender

[QUOTE=clasher;10355644]The cantis have original...

[QUOTE=clasher;10355644]The cantis have original pads on the front and they are bricks. The back cantis have cheap v-brake pads that are also hard as rocks. One of the levers didn't seem to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-10, 07:53 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,502
Posted By fenderbender

+1, looks great!

+1, looks great!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,502
Posted By fenderbender

Nice find Clasher! Love to see some pix of the...

Nice find Clasher! Love to see some pix of the finished build. But what's wrong with them cantis?
If they're not broken some cleaning and new pads/wires should do it.
I've yet to find a modern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-10, 07:14 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,502
Posted By fenderbender

Hej Jan! Trevligt med en cykelnörd från svinkalla...

Hej Jan! Trevligt med en cykelnörd från svinkalla norden! Vad gör du i staterna?
My guess is that Jet got them of the RBW mail list. The bag sit too far forward even with a 90mm stem. So I put the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-10, 07:39 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,502
Posted By fenderbender

Thanks, not every day one of my crummy bikes get...

Thanks, not every day one of my crummy bikes get this sort of attention.
Done a couple of centuries with it and it's one of the few bikes I've used that truly planes. Very comfy even after ten...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-09, 03:34 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,187
Posted By fenderbender

Can't beat vfm and looks of the new Velo Orange...

Can't beat vfm and looks of the new Velo Orange (http://www.velo-orange.com/rihuandotwhc.html) rims/wheels!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-06-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,362
Posted By fenderbender

The ARAYA Randonneur seem to be a very competent...

The ARAYA Randonneur seem to be a very competent touring/camping bike but the name is a bit missleading. If your interested in riding in organised randonneur events there is no need to bring a full...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-06-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 621
Posted By fenderbender

You should rethink the use of 28h hub as it will...

You should rethink the use of 28h hub as it will seriously limit the versatility of the bike and goes against the hole idea of using the 650B standard. The now discontinued SUN Mistral were available...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-06-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,238
Posted By fenderbender

You've better make your self a nice cup of your...

You've better make your self a nice cup of your favorit beverage then sit down and have another look at the VO site (http://www.velo-orange.com/tapro5visch.html) or click the links I just posted... ;)
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-06-09, 05:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,238
Posted By fenderbender

There was a limited 60'th anniversary edition of...

There was a limited 60'th anniversary edition of the Pro 5 Vis cranks made a few years ago. I could be wrong but seem to recall reading that these may had been CNC'd rather than cold forged as the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-31-09, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 706,127
Posted By fenderbender

Vackert! Very nice couple of good value Swedish...

Vackert! Very nice couple of good value Swedish bikes (equivalent of Trek/Schwinn)! :thumb:
In my collection I have a Crescent 92-318 from '74 that I'm fitting a c.'79 Shimano 600 Arabesque group...
Forum: Touring
08-23-09, 05:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,308
Posted By fenderbender

Hi Kent! Like Truman said it's great to have you...

Hi Kent! Like Truman said it's great to have you here! Have followed your blog and earlier websites for years and it's been a great inspiration not only for cycling. I haven't tried a tarptent but I...
Forum: Touring
08-18-09, 09:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,308
Posted By fenderbender

A trip I really like to do is cycling the 2,490...

A trip I really like to do is cycling the 2,490 miles along the Continental Divide from Canada down to the Mexican border. But I'm in another parts of the woods so in the meantime I do local rides....
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-02-09, 08:19 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 391,813
Posted By fenderbender

Great looking build! Hmm, those brightly coloured...

Great looking build! Hmm, those brightly coloured ribbons make me smile! ;)
Both funny looking and a good way to catch car drivers attention i must say. Have you tried to "surf" it yet? Looks like...
Forum: Touring
05-04-09, 04:09 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,221
Posted By fenderbender

Bring back fond memories of my first solo tours...

Bring back fond memories of my first solo tours in the early 80s. Don't worry about the gear just go and enjoy the open road! Btw, that fan won't be of much use me think. ;)
Forum: Touring
04-27-09, 03:26 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,622,221
Posted By fenderbender

Mechanicalron, lovely set of panniers! Many other...

Mechanicalron, lovely set of panniers! Many other (http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/panniers.html) canvas bags have compression straps running down the sides. How do you fix the bags lower part to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-13-09, 03:25 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 706,127
Posted By fenderbender

Like they say, "A thing of beauty is a joy...

Like they say, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"!
Love the way you made modern components please the eye.
:love:
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-26-09, 04:27 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 391,813
Posted By fenderbender

That's a sweet looking rig. Love that nifty rear...

That's a sweet looking rig. Love that nifty rear lamp mount too!
I have a straight gauge cro-mo 80's mtb that just beg for a similar treatment. Wonder if a 24" kids mtb rear would be better way to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-23-09, 05:22 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,725
Posted By fenderbender

You could get a cayak to pull! I did. ;) ...

You could get a cayak to pull! I did. ;)

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9467/img0038sna0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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