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03-02-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,592
Posted By qcpmsame

Very nice score that! Another vote for Schwinn...

Very nice score that! Another vote for Schwinn Twin-Stick shifter assembly. I have truly enjoyed these past few weeks coming back to these stem mounted shifters, on my fresh resto 1971 Super Sport....
02-20-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,360
Posted By qcpmsame

Congratulations to you both! Having a spouse that...

Congratulations to you both! Having a spouse that shares the love of cycling is a big time plus. May you both have many miles and years together !!!

After 47-1/2 years here, it’s still wonderful...
01-25-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,679
Posted By qcpmsame

It was using some zip ties that I had stockpiled,...

It was using some zip ties that I had stockpiled, for moto-x racing my son and I did for years. The knurled nut would not pull the casing to contact the rim, resulting in the bump. 🤭

Bill👍
01-24-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,679
Posted By qcpmsame

Zip ties used to hold down the tubular on each...

Zip ties used to hold down the tubular on each side of the presta valve stem. Keeps the surfaces in contact during the curing of the cement, if this area won’t pull down and stay put. Not using them...
01-24-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 733
Posted By qcpmsame

My wife and I had Avocet Touring saddles on our...

My wife and I had Avocet Touring saddles on our ‘81 Motobecane Jubilee Sports. Ordered the men’s and woman’s specific widths when we ordered the bikes at our LBS.

Good riding saddles, I seem to...
01-24-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 955
Posted By qcpmsame

I agree with what was said above, my first...

I agree with what was said above, my first “10-speed” bike was a Sears-Puch gas pipe department store special. Plain Jane black walled tires that I swapped out for Schwinn gum wall Puff high...
01-23-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,679
Posted By qcpmsame

I’ve run the Vittoria Rally tubs on both mid-80’s...

I’ve run the Vittoria Rally tubs on both mid-80’s bikes I built up. Medici Pro Strada and Tomassini Prestige, both using MAVIC GP-4 rims. I found that the tip on installing unglued, and pumped up to...
01-22-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,669
Posted By qcpmsame

Mrs. Olsen must have dropped by.

Mrs. Olsen must have dropped by.
01-22-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 912
Posted By qcpmsame

and, look what they did to him…

and, look what they did to him…
01-17-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 761
Views: 267,305
Posted By qcpmsame

Still ready and willing to assist or facilitate,...

Still ready and willing to assist or facilitate, from NW Florida, in the southeast US.

Message me or reply here from my post.

Bill
01-17-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,547
Posted By qcpmsame

Kurt, The covenant of C&V secrecy is now...

Kurt,

The covenant of C&V secrecy is now invoked, my liege🫡

Bill
01-14-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,547
Posted By qcpmsame

Okay Kurt, you have me at “ involves a MIG...

Okay Kurt, you have me at “ involves a MIG welder”, you have to post this project here. Pretty please🙏

Bill
01-14-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 568
Posted By qcpmsame

Welcome to C&V world, great to have another...

Welcome to C&V world, great to have another engineer type aboard! Plenty of knowledgeable folks to help out here. I’m finishing up a ‘71 Super Sport, frame set bought from a C&V Forum regular, parts...
01-03-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 837
Posted By qcpmsame

Must have a gross or so, of those cards, I got...

Must have a gross or so, of those cards, I got one from an eBay purchase Dennis posted several years back. Good seller, had some nice stuff when I looked his eBay listings over. Looks like a well run...
12-30-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,583
Posted By qcpmsame

Your work, both the Paramount and the...

Your work, both the Paramount and the photography, made my week. Very well thought out build choices and component selection that mirror my own methods. +3 on the Rustoleum spray enamel paint, I’m...
12-21-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 406
Posted By qcpmsame

The alloy wheelset off of a parted out Supers...

The alloy wheelset off of a parted out Supers Sport would provide a nice choice for better braking surfaces.

I got a set of complete wheels for the current SS project now underway, from eBay, seen...
12-20-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By qcpmsame

Thanx much! My 72 Special was white, their paint...

Thanx much! My 72 Special was white, their paint was so fragile and flaked off in large pieces. I have a CroMor in white to get built up for my wife. Hopefully I can do a better repaint on it.

Bill
12-20-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By qcpmsame

Thanx, proves that my memory isn’t as good as it...

Thanx, proves that my memory isn’t as good as it ever was, and not as good once, either🫣. Those do bring back some fond memories though👍

Bill
12-19-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By qcpmsame

Look like the early 70’s Universal center pull’s...

Look like the early 70’s Universal center pull’s lever hoods that came on my ‘72 Botty Special.

I’ll put good money on either juvela or repechage identifying them in a few minutes.

Bill
12-19-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,393
Posted By qcpmsame

“Another sign that the apocalypse is almost upon...

“Another sign that the apocalypse is almost upon us,” paraphrasing Road and Track editors back in the 70’s.
12-17-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,044
Posted By qcpmsame

Beautifully executed bike, well done sir on all...

Beautifully executed bike, well done sir on all of your handwork and building the Holdsworth for use. Best of luck on the Eroicas you undertake.

Bill
12-13-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By qcpmsame

Not a lot of C&V bike interest in NW Florida,...

Not a lot of C&V bike interest in NW Florida, when that Alan stayed on the floor so long, that like to have driven me up the wall wanting to buy it. Tight money at the time, the Medici took up what...
12-06-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By qcpmsame

Now I notice the Mavic sticker, "Attention to...

Now I notice the Mavic sticker, "Attention to details recruit." I can hear that one as if it was yesterday. I think I saw some Mavic eyelets on eBay, not sure which model they were for, or if the G40...
12-06-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,585
Posted By qcpmsame

No Schwinn expert by a long shot, just seen...

No Schwinn expert by a long shot, just seen several here lately while digging up some parts and components. I'm pretty sure those flat rail type were Mesingers, I know/remember that Troxel did supply...
12-06-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By qcpmsame

Looks like they all might be pllsening up and...

Looks like they all might be pllsening up and pulling out, either new rims or digging up a full set of the eyelets, seen some bulk eyelets on the web here lately.

Are those the type that can be...
12-06-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,585
Posted By qcpmsame

Looks beautiful, I’ve always liked the Campus...

Looks beautiful, I’ve always liked the Campus Green colourway on Schwinns. Yours is really setting a high bar for lightweight Schwinns here.
12-05-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,222
Posted By qcpmsame

Incredible job you have done to date! This thread...

Incredible job you have done to date! This thread is what I missed the most while slacking off. That nickel plating is truly beautiful to see. Reminds me of the Rickman motorcycle frames, back in the...
12-05-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By qcpmsame

The Kendas are good repops of the originals. Just...

The Kendas are good repops of the originals. Just picked up a pair of the 27X1-1/2 gumwalls last month. Look is very close to the original HD Schwinn Puffs I was looking to use on a new project. Saw...
12-05-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 820
Posted By qcpmsame

Skinny, gray der cable housing for 70’s Schwinn

Oh learned elders of immense C&V Bicycle knowledge,

After many years away from building up a fresh C&V bicycle (or even riding since a year past, on Thanksgiving Day,) I have begun a 1971 Schwinn...
12-04-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 705
Posted By qcpmsame

Longer than I planned, or figured it might be....

Longer than I planned, or figured it might be. After the last round of therapy for the PD, I decided to get into the ‘71 Schwinn Super Sport frame I purchased from one of the gang here. Been...
12-04-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 705
Posted By qcpmsame

Similar build going on here right now.

Been forty forevers since I posted here, too. Been dealing with too many health issues the last few years. End of organ recital right now.

Looks good so far Dan, the clean up and polish really are...
02-18-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By qcpmsame

Welcome aboard, once again, we are a very...

Welcome aboard, once again, we are a very friendly bunch here in the C&V gang. I’m a Northwesterner myself far northwest Florida. Sometimes referred to as LA, or Lower Alabama😏.

The Palo...
02-13-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By qcpmsame

Thanks for this pointer, our son and D-I-L just...

Thanks for this pointer, our son and D-I-L just moved to Quebec, to begin his new job. When I take his Audi Avant up to them I’ll try and stop by the establishment and see for myself. Much...
02-13-22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,804
Posted By qcpmsame

Agreed with this sentiment for the north central...

Agreed with this sentiment for the north central Gulf Coast.

Channeling your inner Jesse Winchester, from Twigs and Seeds, off of Nothing But A Breeze album, nice choice👍😏
02-12-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,374
Posted By qcpmsame

I see what you did there Bob😉 Bill

I see what you did there Bob😉

Bill
02-12-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 859
Posted By qcpmsame

Welcome to the C&V forum, I’ll go with grabbing...

Welcome to the C&V forum, I’ll go with grabbing any $25.00 A-D bicycle. Always wanted a Vent Noir, but the one local dealer in the late 70’s was very short lived. Keep us posted as to what you...
02-12-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,748
Posted By qcpmsame

Well said pastorbobnlnh and very timely also....

Well said pastorbobnlnh and very timely also. That last line could apply to so many situations in these times.

Bill
02-11-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 529,018
Posted By qcpmsame

Beautiful SC there, makes me miss my ‘79, from...

Beautiful SC there, makes me miss my ‘79, from back in the day. Even had white Blummel fenders on mine, used it to commute to university here.

Bill
02-11-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,748
Posted By qcpmsame

My wife already for me to be able to ride daily,...

My wife already for me to be able to ride daily, and I only retired last November😏

Bill
02-11-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,460
Posted By qcpmsame

Reading through this thread, I’m really not...

Reading through this thread, I’m really not regretting retirement from 32+ years in military construction, site quality engineering, and program management.

Glad that you have a position Milo,...
02-11-22, 05:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,748
Posted By qcpmsame

Between the Covid shut downs, some unusually cold...

Between the Covid shut downs, some unusually cold weather for our location, wife having the Covid plague the last two weeks and Parkinson’s related issues my cycling has ceased to exist. I can fully...
02-11-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,860
Posted By qcpmsame

You might try posting your request in the...

You might try posting your request in the Facilitator thread stickie. More likely to find a willing member there.

G’luk

Bill
02-10-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 939
Posted By qcpmsame

Very nice work on the repaint, you’re doing Randy...

Very nice work on the repaint, you’re doing Randy proud there👍😁👍

Bill
02-07-22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By qcpmsame

Beautiful find there, it looks like a great...

Beautiful find there, it looks like a great everyday rider. Maybe a saddle to suit you, and with or without the rack, your choice of course.👍

Bill
02-06-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,988
Posted By qcpmsame

Interesting find, love the tubing decal. Remember...

Interesting find, love the tubing decal. Remember seeing one Campania back in the 70’s here in Pensacola, Fl. Most likely a Navy or USMC aviation type, back for instructor duty, or report for AI to...
02-04-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,083
Posted By qcpmsame

Seems like yesterday, I was new here and Sheldon...

Seems like yesterday, I was new here and Sheldon had replied to answer a question I had posted. He was very clear, yet polite and warm. Made me a follower of his website for good.

R.I.P. Sheldon,...
02-01-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,213
Posted By qcpmsame

Actually, we just squeeze nearby rocks for...

Actually, we just squeeze nearby rocks for hydration. Just apply more pressure😉

Bill
02-01-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,213
Posted By qcpmsame

Shorten the cables, as said. Single cage on the...

Shorten the cables, as said. Single cage on the downtube, old school wire of quality manufacture. All IMHO, up to you Top, up to you.

Bill
01-31-22, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 955,014
Posted By qcpmsame

I see what you did there😏😁 Ben👍 Bill

I see what you did there😏😁 Ben👍

Bill
01-31-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,287
Posted By qcpmsame

Agreed on both points, after 1-year of nursing a...

Agreed on both points, after 1-year of nursing a Sears/Puch gas pipe framed BSO over more miles than I care to estimate, the Bottecchia my parents leg me make $10.00 per week payments on was heaven...
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