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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 622
Posted By unworthy1

Ha! For the ganja, mon, for the herb! A whole...

Ha! For the ganja, mon, for the herb!
A whole new experience when you "spark a bowl" with that one, eh?
;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 04:49 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,461
Posted By Trakhak

Holy ____!!! That's stunning. OP: "I'm...

Holy ____!!! That's stunning.

OP: "I'm looking for a good cubic zirconia."

Doug Fattic: "Perhaps you might consider this diamond of the first water."

(No offense intended to the OP or the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,461
Posted By Doug Fattic

X3speeed, you might want to explore the highest...

X3speeed, you might want to explore the highest quality option on a frame I made for the daughter of a close friend a long time ago (I'm not modest), I have a complete bicycle with a 61cm ST with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,461
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Patience and sanding

If that is the case, adapting a more typical 22 stem just involves gripping the insert portion of the stem in sandpaper and twirling until you sand it down to the proper diameter. This has been done...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 622
Posted By PilotFishBob

That would definitely be an unusual entry in the...

That would definitely be an unusual entry in the "Before and After" thread... Definitely a Workhorse.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,258
Posted By AirborneFolder

Probably, but rednecks won't get mad because they...

Probably, but rednecks won't get mad because they can't read.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,258
Posted By Steel Charlie

I'm really looking forward to the holidays. ...

I'm really looking forward to the holidays. Thanksgiving. Christmas Cheer, Peace on Earth, goodwill to all men, that sort of thing.

Anyone else feel that way?

Cheers 🍻
Charlie
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,408
Posted By Pompiere

I don't intentionally look for blue bikes, but...

I don't intentionally look for blue bikes, but over the years, I have acquired five of them. I saw the benefit of this one day this summer when I went for a ride while my wife was out. She doesn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,177
Posted By Markeologist

I’m a long time tandem rider and back in the mid...

I’m a long time tandem rider and back in the mid to late 80s I read an article on Otis Guy and Joe Breeze’s cross country record attempt aboard their Ritchey tandem, the “Anchor Steamer.” I’ve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,258
Posted By bikingshearer

When caught out in the rain, a wool-clad cyclist...

When caught out in the rain, a wool-clad cyclist smells more like a wet sheep than does a lycra-clad cyclist. If it's sunny, the lycra-clad cyclist smells more like the "before" part of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,258
Posted By downtube42

I coulda used a crew like that yesterday. 500' in...

I coulda used a crew like that yesterday. 500' in 2 miles in the rain. But no, all I had was a rice krispie treat. Lycra head to toe, but I did have a wool jersey stowed and my frame was steel.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,634
Posted By IdahoBrett

After spit and polish in the sun. And with a seat...

After spit and polish in the sun. And with a seat swap under now cloudy skies.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,258
Posted By abdon

The thing is that he's not picking on lycra...

The thing is that he's not picking on lycra wearing cyclist, he's specifically picking on the ******bag breed of lycra wearing cyclists. I think we have all seen examples of those in the wild....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,177
Posted By smd4

I too own my grail bike. But when I got it, I...

I too own my grail bike. But when I got it, I didn’t know it was my grail. I previously owned a 1986 Paramount, but sold it after college. I had never seen a nicer bike. After I got married I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,258
Posted By Reynolds 531

All I can say is I wear lycra nearly every day,...

All I can say is I wear lycra nearly every day, and LOVE Stephen Pastis and Jef. My friends and I share Jef comics when they show up. ))shrug((

attached is bizarro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,258
Posted By Robvolz

Thank god we aren't the full lycra kit wearing fools.

OK, my shorts tend to be, but I do like a good vintage wool jersey. And thank god we aren't like Jef*

Last Friday, I was walking through Powell's bookstore and there was a speech/signing going on....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,394
Posted By Brad L

I veered off the “all-French” theme by using a...

I veered off the “all-French” theme by using a new Selle Italia Flite saddle. But to compensate, I installed a rare Rubis 983 seat post. And to finish it off, I installed an aluminum TA bottle cage....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,394
Posted By Brad L

I eventually found the parts I needed for the...

I eventually found the parts I needed for the Mavic 410 calipers, so those were rebuilt in my standard fashion - full disassembly and polish. I’m looking for a place to make dry transfers so I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,251
Posted By Sedgemop

Just means that it's actually your bike now.

Just means that it's actually your bike now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By Chuck M

Some times all these things line up. Today I...

Some times all these things line up. Today I bought a Takara 960 Deluxe Touring exactly like the one I rode when I was in high school. In recent years, I've bought a 950 Deluxe 12 and a 970 Grand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2,240
Views: 512,156
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

RIP Matthew Perry. Could I be more sad?? ...

RIP Matthew Perry.
Could I be more sad??
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,251
Posted By Robvolz

Back to the bike… Jeff came down with some...

Back to the bike…

Jeff came down with some NOS star washers for the brakes.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,251
Posted By bikingshearer

Hell, spread the rear end to 130mm and throw...

Hell, spread the rear end to 130mm and throw Campy 10sp on it for all I care. Triple, even.

It's probably what I would do (and have done on more than one top-drawer C&V frame), but then I am a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,251
Posted By merziac

Any reasonable, sympathetic, mostly correct, very...

Any reasonable, sympathetic, mostly correct, very correct, absolutely correct change is fair game, attrition, upgrades, simple substitutions are all on the table, many, many, many reasons, causes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,251
Posted By Robvolz

Tomorrow brakes n cables. ...

Tomorrow brakes n cables.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,756
Posted By non-fixie

Beautiful bike, Randy. I can see why you bought...

Beautiful bike, Randy. I can see why you bought it.

My own most expensive acquisition was a bike I wasn't looking for, and certainly one I did not need. At all. But it is such an amazing piece of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,251
Posted By bikingshearer

Oh, I guess it's okay. If you like that sort of...

Oh, I guess it's okay. If you like that sort of thing, that is.:rolleyes:

Nice score. I look forward to seeing it built up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,251
Posted By Robvolz

Pics now that I’m home: ...

Pics now that I’m home:


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,251
Posted By Robvolz

Grail bike found!!

“Dear forums, I never thought this would happen to me” started every letter to Penthouse Forums, as some schlub would be seduced by a beautiful woman way beyond anything he could have imagined.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 02:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 321
Posted By Jimbo1983

I've used these brakes on a bunch of different...

I've used these brakes on a bunch of different bikes and had no idea those things could be reversed to increase spring tension! I thought they just made the springs move with less friction. Thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 01:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 340
Posted By randyjawa

Thanks for the suggestion, however; it turns out...

Thanks for the suggestion, however; it turns out that I managed to find out what I need, according to How To Remove an Older Shimano Hollowteck Crank...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 321
Posted By Prunesquallor

Shimano BR-1050 with modern brifter

I’m resto-modding a '87 Bianchi Brava and trying to maintain as many of the original components as possible. I am however putting in modern brifters (Shimano R7000). The original BR-1050 brakes have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,745
Posted By Robvolz

88ss said, "A new benchmark for illiteracy" ...

88ss said, "A new benchmark for illiteracy"

I'm not illiterate. My parents were married!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,745
Posted By merziac

^^^^^^^^ Great perspective from Andy_K as...

^^^^^^^^
Great perspective from Andy_K as always.

That being said this "repair" encompassed several, too many hot button, scary issues that we get after any time they come up.

It was obvious...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,745
Posted By Andy_K

It's really too bad that this thread went the way...

It's really too bad that this thread went the way it did, because the OP shared some very interesting and novel work, and I'd have loved to have seen more productive conversation about it.

I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 928
Posted By Bad Lag

THE OP SPEAKS - If you want to discuss chain...

THE OP SPEAKS - If you want to discuss chain lubrication, go elsewhere. The topic of this thread is finding a suitable replacement chain - the hardware.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 928
Posted By davester

To quote The Dude,“Yeah, well, you know, that’s...

To quote The Dude,“Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.”

Now, if you're interested in actual data on this topic there is independent testing that shows that formulations...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 928
Posted By MooneyBloke

I'm definitely not an expert, but my experience...

I'm definitely not an expert, but my experience with wax so far has been favorable. I did however provide citations for the claims albeit from vendors. I think to prevail, you must show the flaws in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,869
Views: 82,839
Posted By AdventureManCO

ITS ON!!! Although I'm slightly scared,...

ITS ON!!!

Although I'm slightly scared, because all the Italianophiles have told me that having red paint on an Italian road bike makes it go faster.

But...is that why they paint so many of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,316
Posted By SurferRosa

I'm sorry, but Angus Young is the correct answer.

I'm sorry, but Angus Young is the correct answer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 14,172
Posted By Swampthing

The Horror of horrible things. I worked a full...

The Horror of horrible things.
I worked a full day today
it’s fiscal year turnover and there were lots of budget discussions.
other times it just felt like Monday.
after work it wasn’t raining,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,415
Posted By non-fixie

Picked it up cheaply for the Campagnolo parts,...

Picked it up cheaply for the Campagnolo parts, but haven't been able to find the courage to part it out, as it's so nice. :( :)

Built with Columbus Max by Jaap Huissoon, a former pro who became...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 14,172
Posted By cudak888

Did someone call Dr. Frahmenstein? Sorry,...

Did someone call Dr. Frahmenstein?

Sorry, I've been busy putting together a bit of a horror show myself - the Moto-Hooptie:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 01:21 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 14,172
Posted By Andy_K

Lest anyone question my commitment to this...

Lest anyone question my commitment to this project, I give you my new decals.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53221140626_4039d05f4c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2p5YfUS)

I got these made by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,394
Posted By Brad L

The project has been on hold for a bit as I...

The project has been on hold for a bit as I searched for a few parts. The plastic cam in both brake caliper quick release levers broke during disassembly and, since Eroica California was just a week...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 804
Posted By jamesdak

Day 3 impressions while they are fresh in my...

Day 3 impressions while they are fresh in my mind. Today I took out the 1999 Y-77 Y-Foil that's built with a modern R8000 11 speed setup with some old Reynolds C.F. wheels running GP 4000s II 700 x...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,152
Posted By panzerwagon

On some of my builds, even that's a stretch.

On some of my builds, even that's a stretch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 804
Posted By jamesdak

Old C.F. Bikes shootout - Another silly but fun comparision.

Well with the Kestrel getting finished up finally I thought I'd do something fun with all these old C.F rides. I have 6 days in a row off and 6 C.F. bikes that are at least 20 years old. Decided to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-23, 11:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,216
Posted By P!N20

What do you think of Delta brakes?

What do you think of Delta brakes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,216
Posted By base2

The problem, as I see it can be summed up as:...

The problem, as I see it can be summed up as: "All of the speed, none of the skill." A pedal cyclist, even a fast-ish one at say 20plus mph, probably took a lot of time and effort to get to that...
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