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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 1,043,051
Posted By chain_whipped

...or Canadian bike.

...or Canadian bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 1,043,051
Posted By chain_whipped

Its June 6. In remembrance of D-Day.

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Full French build Follis
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 773
Posted By chain_whipped

Greg LeMond is now a Congressional Gold Medal...

Greg LeMond is now a Congressional Gold Medal recipient.

President Donald Trump signed the bill making official the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to American cyclist, Greg LeMons.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 351
Posted By chain_whipped

Stick with your plan but don't overthink it. ...

Stick with your plan but don't overthink it.
Get a derailleur extension in silver. Bolt it on. Few will bother to notice and you throw any sized derailleur cage at it, use mega cog freewheel / cassy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 63,115
Posted By chain_whipped

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By chain_whipped

Couldn't imagine the amount of hours put into...

Couldn't imagine the amount of hours put into these hubs. Absolutely among the top and unique. Certainly get the 'labor of love' aspect; much respect. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 149
Posted By chain_whipped

The two letters typically denoted the builders...

The two letters typically denoted the builders initials at Santana.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,247
Posted By chain_whipped

Nice work. Who knows, but years from now and...

Nice work. Who knows, but years from now and future collectors, MAFAC aficionado's might be scratching their heads.

Anyways, more mods; JP Weigle and René Herse had offered titanium eye bolts for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,668
Posted By chain_whipped

Not exactly Osgear though of the era~ Have a...

Not exactly Osgear though of the era~
Have a circa 1920's "le Simplex" idler arm that sets directly under the crank, mounting clamp to the downtube with pivot and coil spring tensioner. Its designed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 861
Posted By chain_whipped

Of course its the duty of marketing in keeping...

Of course its the duty of marketing in keeping the revenue wheels lubed. Amazing Shimano cycling products division can push $4 billion annual sales. And substantially dominant for the high end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 861
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
04-16-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 861
Posted By chain_whipped

They all use the same line "don't forget to click...

They all use the same line "don't forget to click and subscribe!" Sheeple's haha
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-23, 10:59 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 4,671
Posted By chain_whipped

Ok, light bulb. Wrong, wrong and wrong. Do we...

Ok, light bulb.
Wrong, wrong and wrong.
Do we need to teach the difference between carbon fiber, composites vs. plastics?

Not all are lightweight. Matter of fact, many are heavier than frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,668
Posted By chain_whipped

Yes, that EBAY listed French exotic lightweight...

Yes, that EBAY listed French exotic lightweight was full built French components including a version of the 'bivalent' hubs. Had Huret Jubilee derailleurs, CLB Pro brakes, etc.. Tricked out with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 573
Posted By chain_whipped

It won't 'bunny hop' but will flatten a bunny.

It won't 'bunny hop' but will flatten a bunny.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 321
Posted By chain_whipped

To maintain authenticity, make sure to clamp over...

To maintain authenticity, make sure to clamp over fragile decals, never use under clamp protective tape and for bonus points judging, leave a few scratches.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,840
Posted By chain_whipped

I see tradition as one carry from a past. When...

I see tradition as one carry from a past. When you open the request and yet narrow to a custom bike frame makers, are you seeking to know their technique? Pick any era, the makers had their own ways...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,840
Posted By chain_whipped

Paul Brodie would be another great source for the...

Paul Brodie would be another great source for the OP. Example is to see him custom produce or replicate from the past. And of course through his years has the tools and means from old to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,840
Posted By chain_whipped

Light your blow torch and rewind to producing...

Light your blow torch and rewind to producing 'custom' steel fine racing lightweights. What exactly is the continuity of tradition? Learning to use various hand tools or learning to use a more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,840
Posted By chain_whipped

No denying the passion and soul Italians are good...

No denying the passion and soul Italians are good for, might suggest reaching out to Renzo Formigli. Middle aged but he mentions while in his early 20's, Cino Cinelli took him under his wing and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,840
Posted By chain_whipped

No disrespect to the OP but the first paragraph...

No disrespect to the OP but the first paragraph is a mouthful of something,,,, I guess.... importance degree, to never forget how man and his means to make a self powered mobility machine, whatever....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 10:57 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,638
Posted By chain_whipped

Snooze. C'mon now, new bike sales are in the...

Snooze. C'mon now, new bike sales are in the toilet and they got to keep the influencer contract going. Just another shill for the sheeple to 'buy' a new bike.
The host makes a few timed short...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,353
Posted By chain_whipped

Both Cinelli please- Vintage and classic...

Both Cinelli please- Vintage and classic lightweights are ridiculously bargain buys today. Grab and hold.

Mid finger to the banksters, but thanks to BTC you can have all the cake and eat it too....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,954
Posted By chain_whipped

Typical 'Classic AND vintage' bikey forum. WTF...

Typical 'Classic AND vintage' bikey forum. WTF has this gotten to? Hypocrite mods too.

Signed out. Ciao...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1,779
Views: 60,602
Posted By chain_whipped

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,954
Posted By chain_whipped

Nah, no snobs but sarcasm welcomed. Participate...

Nah, no snobs but sarcasm welcomed.
Participate in most large organized bike ride / event (exception to Eroica's or small C&V gatherings), very, very few vintage bikes are seen.

A large majority...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By chain_whipped

Like the humor. Right out of the Sears...

Like the humor.

Right out of the Sears Roebuck & Co. Christmas Wish Book.
Sears H-Y-D-R-A-U-L-I-C bike. Sez right on the lime green seat tooby.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 39,900
Posted By chain_whipped

Not much of a road test report....

Not much of a road test report....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 39,900
Posted By chain_whipped

Motoconfort Super Champion SR / Sugino triple...

Motoconfort Super Champion
SR / Sugino triple / Suntour ARX / Miche hubs, pedals / Mavic / CLB
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,708
Posted By chain_whipped

Really nice work and in keeping with the old...

Really nice work and in keeping with the old school. The tradition evolved from the poverty and out of necessity 1930's. Task seems akin to patching tubular 'sew-up' tires.

Cloth tape wrap is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 746
Posted By chain_whipped

Hobby Lobby for your favorite China made jewel...

Hobby Lobby for your favorite China made jewel for pittance. All colors, type, size, etc..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 543
Posted By chain_whipped

Those wire supports are Cannondale for their...

Those wire supports are Cannondale for their original handlebar mount bag. The bags had specific sleeves on each side for the wire bracket. They also had side bungee type cord that attached to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 996
Posted By chain_whipped

For those seeking sealed cartridge bearing bottom...

For those seeking sealed cartridge bearing bottom brackets, there's so many excellent choices for all price ranges and weights. Campy NOS have been offered from multiple suppliers $9. - $15! That's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,843
Posted By chain_whipped

Bump for such a neat item and great study. ...

Bump for such a neat item and great study.

The once dominant British cycling industry. Quite something of how many makers there were, the craftsmanship and uniquely British artistic expression of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 20,092
Posted By chain_whipped

Mel Pinto Imports Major for bringing AlAn to...

Mel Pinto Imports
Major for bringing AlAn to the States. Beautiful tribute build and presentation by Wayne Bigham / Velo Classique whom acquired Pinto's business.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,250
Posted By chain_whipped

Outstanding bike and condition! The replica...

Outstanding bike and condition!

The replica whatever is an insult compared to the original. I'm surprised 'Rally' china hadn't given it disc brakes but think of the money they've saved!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,884
Posted By chain_whipped

Or the paradox; they never slowed down Greg! ...

Or the paradox; they never slowed down Greg!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 138
Posted By chain_whipped

Equinox movie- the soul and making of the classic steel bike

Excellent for newby or longtime enthusiast.
Donovan, Taylor bros., Cinelli. Columbus factory, etc.

https://youtu.be/g0QjhGr73Ns
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,837
Posted By chain_whipped

Love it, sir! Was curious of this thread topic,...

Love it, sir! Was curious of this thread topic, clicked along and what a surprise.

Much remembrance. Gilles mastered the sport under turmoil and pressures of Ferrari team politics and racecars....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 872
Posted By chain_whipped

There was a time post WW2 and following 3 decades...

There was a time post WW2 and following 3 decades a stigma attached to Austrian goods. I'll let one do their history research and factories in Austria during ww2, and Steyr (stoy-er).

Sears...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 76,997
Views: 12,608,711
Posted By chain_whipped

Beautiful Ritchey '84, '85? ...

Beautiful Ritchey '84, '85?
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/d/fox-lake-vintage-original-ritchey-usa/7594074137.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 76,997
Views: 12,608,711
Posted By chain_whipped

Lotsa retro racey for little money. '96 Rocky...

Lotsa retro racey for little money. '96 Rocky Mountain Hammer Race w/ XT.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/bik/d/royal-oak-rocky-mountain-hammer-race/7589447481.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 76,997
Views: 12,608,711
Posted By chain_whipped

Nice condition Miyata 912 pearly orange. ...

Nice condition Miyata 912 pearly orange.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/bik/d/berkley-vintage-1981-miyata/7585864056.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 76,997
Views: 12,608,711
Posted By chain_whipped

1937 Elgin. Disregard the price, I've never seen...

1937 Elgin. Disregard the price, I've never seen such a two speed like this and odd lever. Americano version of the Cambio Corsa??...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 932
Posted By chain_whipped

Simple and less cluttered front bottle cage. Only...

Simple and less cluttered front bottle cage. Only works with stem having the horizontal bar clamp bolt. The stock stem bolt is replaced with same but longer. A spacer fits in the stem recess and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,601
Posted By chain_whipped

Perhaps this kind of work doesn't fit your idea...

Perhaps this kind of work doesn't fit your idea as a project, though you should re-consider.

Much easier than you might think. Lets review.
If that area is all that bothers and there's nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,055
Posted By chain_whipped

Jacek, much as I appreciate your Merckx...

Jacek, much as I appreciate your Merckx deciphering thread and we got 'your' point about the seller and his listing. But you're so obsessed and others the same on this thread board. Absurd that you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 12:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,652
Posted By chain_whipped

^ From the link it appears that lucky find was...

^ From the link it appears that lucky find was from two years ago. Regardless... dang!

Anyways, my find story isn't quite as exciting but was found in a massive hoard mess August '22. Ironic its...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 882
Posted By chain_whipped

Jjhabbs: This build with the Sante group looks...

Jjhabbs: This build with the Sante group looks like the minty builds you do. Definitely unique with the white contrast.

https://youtu.be/cY9KHcFp8HE
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,055
Posted By chain_whipped

That listing is still there with 56 having it on...

That listing is still there with 56 having it on their watch list. Personally. I rather dig the frame. Price is right in between two other later Merckx framesets having groovy team Telecom and team...
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