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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,640
Posted By corsaclassic

Hello the logo came from the cover of their...

Hello the logo came from the cover of their frambuilding guide book.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,987
Posted By ehcoplex

PX-10, IMO is a great platform for a 650b/rando...

PX-10, IMO is a great platform for a 650b/rando ride.....

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,987
Posted By Nokton

Kinda, Sorta

I was surprised to see this thread rise from the dead just when I was doing the same. Thanks for asking, non-fixie. Since I posted this, I've had several orthopedic issues that have kept me off of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,764
Posted By GeezyRider

Hasn't happened yet but one day I expect someone...

Hasn't happened yet but one day I expect someone to ask, "Where is the battery?"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,764
Posted By tiger1964

"Shiny". When I do group rides -- not often...

"Shiny".

When I do group rides -- not often -- every other bike is CF and all the components black. Chrome and polished aluminum stands out... lots of reflections in direct sun. I do get comments...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By mpetry912

Jim makes fabulous small parts. His titanium...

Jim makes fabulous small parts. His titanium crank bolts are the best ever

/markp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By Portlandjim

Cinelli Bivalent hub set made by Merz

The Jim Gentes thread mentioned Bivalent hubs. I made several sets of these Cinelli Bivalent hub reproductions. They are visually and functionally faithful to the 2nd generation one piece versions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 425
Posted By dddd

JIS spindle will be effectively 2 or 2.5mm longer...

JIS spindle will be effectively 2 or 2.5mm longer on each end vs. ISO.

Old Campag is closer to ISO than to JIS, so perhaps only 1mm longer in effective length than ISO.

Campag cartridge BB's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 425
Posted By mpetry912

back in the day the concept of Campagnolo vs JIS...

back in the day the concept of Campagnolo vs JIS vs whatever taper just did not exist.

and if you think about how this interface works it should not matter that much, with the possible exception...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 1,042,932
Posted By Portlandjim

Photo set here: ...

Photo set here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/iCvF8RjKigmkiqoZ7

This bike was hanging on the wall in Talbots Cyclery since it was new. It's never been ridden. I have never ridden it either! I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 1,042,932
Posted By John D

Gitane Professional 1963, based on the Campy hub...

Gitane Professional 1963, based on the Campy hub date codes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 639
Posted By Lbxpdx

Well, I bought the frame today. I have most...

Well, I bought the frame today. I have most everything to build it up except a crankset. I figure this should help me sell off some of my lugged 90’s Trek MTB frames that have been sitting for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 639
Posted By gugie

I can't be 100% sure, but the only production...

I can't be 100% sure, but the only production bike with brazed on centerpull posts from BITD that I know of was the Pro Tour. Another outstanding feature is the vertical dropouts. The workmanship was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 51,365
Posted By SkinGriz

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 859
Posted By mpetry912

don't follow the spoke tension guidelines for...

don't follow the spoke tension guidelines for vintage rims and wheels. Find a wheel that is well built, and listen to / feel the tension

65 - 80 kgf with a high level of uniformity is what you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8,284
Views: 957,659
Posted By georges1

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8,284
Views: 957,659
Posted By Aardwolf

Ooooh Shiney: ...

Ooooh Shiney:


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New Specialites TA Pro 5 Vis 52/36 chainrings from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,247
Posted By mpetry912

Kurt I would say the stiffener is redundant with...

Kurt I would say the stiffener is redundant with the brazed on studs yes.

/markp
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,247
Posted By mpetry912

yes the brazed on mounts put thing at a whole...

yes the brazed on mounts put thing at a whole different level level, since you have two load paths for the braking forces, rather than the single bolt mount.

those look like some real nice bikes !...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 777
Posted By PhotonDon

Goodbye, old friend

I just spent 12 hours driving back from my old hometown to attend the memorial service of my old school friend, Duck. We all got caught up in the early 70s bike boom, and decided we had to make a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,247
Posted By mpetry912

Kurt - that is a knife maker's tool ! as...

Kurt - that is a knife maker's tool !

as vintage centerpulls I go I think the Mafacs are the best. they are highly adjustable and thanks to Rene Herse cycles you can find parts.

The bronze...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 1,042,932
Posted By Andy Antipas

Vitus 979

I have two rides on the bike and need more time on it, but so far I would characterize the ride to be a little more comfortable and the BB a little more flexible than some of my steel bikes, but not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,683
Posted By gugie

I'm wondering if some are under the impression...

I'm wondering if some are under the impression that new model rims are better than older ones because most are using wider tires, which protect the rim better?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,254
Posted By Bad Lag

I have removed the computer and sensors from my...

I have removed the computer and sensors from my bike. I did that decades ago when I realized I paid more attention to the screen than the scenery, more attention to the numbers than the nuances of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 1,042,932
Posted By Kilroy1988

Bonjour! ​​​​​​​Jean Paul Routens has...

Bonjour!

​​​​​​​Jean Paul Routens has confirmed the age of my randonneuse as among the earliest frames built by his father, perhaps sometime between 1948-50. I just placed the order for an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,240
Posted By mpetry912

I keep thinking about the concept of "repairable...

I keep thinking about the concept of "repairable bikes" which can include vintage and modern "keeper of the flame" bikes.

non carbon, non electronic bikes that you can repair and keep running
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,732
Posted By satbuilder

When we were setting up spacecraft for vibe...

When we were setting up spacecraft for vibe testing , we used to use this stuff called Vibra-tite. Never hardened, like loctite does, so you can still remove the fasteners. Cleans up with MEK. Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,732
Posted By JohnDThompson

It was a cost-saving decision to use right-hand...

It was a cost-saving decision to use right-hand thread on both sides of the bottom bracket (French thread does this as well). You only need one type of tap, run it in one side and all the way through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 332
Posted By mpetry912

I think Gary nailed it there, Chas. The alloy...

I think Gary nailed it there, Chas. The alloy cups had a pressed in steel bearing race and for that reason a smaller ball was used.

That smaller ball in turn matches the pressed on steel race on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,732
Posted By SurferRosa

<bumpage> For the new bike, a '91 Bottecchia...

<bumpage>

For the new bike, a '91 Bottecchia Pro, it's gonna be grease and teflon tape. :thumb:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 499
Posted By 3alarmer

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...to be fair here, the Rally rear derailleur was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 860
Posted By Piff

It is extremely annoying when I read articles all...

It is extremely annoying when I read articles all about how the disc brake trend is coming from consumer demand rather than it being pushed onto us by manufacturers...as if consumer demand isn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 860
Posted By chain_whipped

This is a very good study and read when the UCI...

This is a very good study and read when the UCI officially gave disc brakes the go. Credit René Herse cycles. (https://www.renehersecycles.com/disc-brakes-in-the-tour-de-france/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 860
Posted By 52telecaster

I'm living in an Amish paradise!

I'm living in an Amish paradise!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 801
Posted By billnuke1

Motobecane!

I was moving bicycles around the house and this Motobecane ended up on my stand…
I believe it’s a C5 from old research done…might be a C4 with the Huret dropouts…
Anyhow, the only numbers on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 1,042,932
Posted By ehcoplex

Posted previously, but now a few...

Posted previously, but now a few changes/additions...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,436
Posted By somebikeguy

if I must.... ...

if I must....


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,436
Posted By somebikeguy

i rebuilt the Alfa romeo you can see in the pic...

i rebuilt the Alfa romeo you can see in the pic including doing all the welding, wiring, motor, transmission…. and OLD BIKE PART COMPATIBILITY STILL BLOWS MY MIND :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,030
Posted By merziac

:wtf:

:wtf:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-23, 04:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,668
Posted By bulgie

Well that's a shame, maybe try it again? He was...

Well that's a shame, maybe try it again? He was banned from the list for being hostile, so that is definitely not your average CR member. Not everyone likes the rules; and there are a few for sure....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 701
Posted By merziac

steelbikeguy Yep, Bob Freeman but I think...

steelbikeguy

Yep, Bob Freeman but I think the Tandem is one of Jeff Groman's, he used to own Classic Cycles.

He has several early Paramount's and brought them to Bob's show last fall, his deal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 701
Posted By bulgie

Note about the Campy triple crank: It has a 36t...

Note about the Campy triple crank: It has a 36t inner chainring, which doesn't allow a low enough gear for a lot of people, especially if you have steep hills. Stop reading if you ride flatlands...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 701
Posted By Thalia949

Schwinn Paramount Tandem - Any idea on what year it is?

I found a nice condition Schwinn Paramount Tandem and wondering if anyone knows what year it is and any addtional information.

It was purchased from an Estate sale, and clearly had not been ridden...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 620
Posted By jamesdak

5 new bikes to ride but the snows won't quit!!

It is totally getting insane here in Utah. I so want to get out on all the beautiful steel I picked up this winter but the snows won't quit. Woke up this morning to at least another foot of snow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-23, 03:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By corsaclassic

By original I may refer to paint, decals and...

By original I may refer to paint, decals and components. Of course tape and tubular (maybe chain) are more recent!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,842
Posted By rustystrings61

RE: French steerers and modern stems - if you go...

RE: French steerers and modern stems - if you go with a Nitto stem, you won't have to file anything down. You probably WILL have to run a brake cylinder hone down the inside of the steerer to remove...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By corsaclassic

Ugo De Rosa

As many of you may already be aware, Ugo De Rosa passed away a few days ago. While I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, I didn't want to disturb him too much despite having written a book...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,123
Posted By SJX426

Glad I have one. Thanks Ugo! RIP ...

Glad I have one. Thanks Ugo! RIP
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50091983761_5553e42e4f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jjsvAr)P1030588 (https://flic.kr/p/2jjsvAr) on Flickr
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 12,391
Posted By Andy Antipas

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1952 Helyett Randonneur...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,123
Posted By styggno1

Rest in peace. Glad to have some examples...

Rest in peace.

Glad to have some examples from the brand. A 1979-80 shown below. De Rosa was one of my dream bikes when I started out. For me it was De Rosa, Masi, Colnago and Cinelli - in that...
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