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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 144
Posted By SwimmerMike

I'd check the seat post and stem to make sure...

I'd check the seat post and stem to make sure they are not stuck. That would be the only deal-breaker for me based on the one picture. Yes, consumables would need to be changed and everything would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,272
Posted By SwimmerMike

Take it easy and don't push it too hard too fast....

Take it easy and don't push it too hard too fast. I ramped too fast after my last bought of COVID and ended up down for the count for 6 months.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21,736
Views: 3,071,485
Posted By SwimmerMike

Chrome Paramount Day

I haven’t taken the Paramount out since the fall. I forgot it was set-up with a half-step. That was a nice surprise. 32 miles heading up the peninsula. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 11,029
Posted By SwimmerMike

If you need a facilitator, I can help.

If you need a facilitator, I can help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,461
Posted By SwimmerMike

My advice is a mix of the above Frame and bike...

My advice is a mix of the above Frame and bike purchase. Make sure the frame is in good shape (a lot of discussion above). Buy the frame you like in the right size. Find a "parts bike" that has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 867
Posted By SwimmerMike

Sheri - Again, thanks for letting us know....

Sheri - Again, thanks for letting us know. Condolences to you, your family, and friends. He'll be missed here also.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By SwimmerMike

Just the transformation to a "rider" looks great....

Just the transformation to a "rider" looks great. I know I might be in the minority, but I would be doing a repaint also. Looking forward to seeing the fished product.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,272
Posted By SwimmerMike

Great ride today. Glad we could get together...

Great ride today. Glad we could get together again. It’s been too long.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,272
Posted By SwimmerMike

I can usually walk away from a "double-dog dare",...

I can usually walk away from a "double-dog dare", but when it gets upped to a "triple-dog dare" I will get entrenched and won't usually back down. Hmmm... What gearing could I put on it..... If I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,272
Posted By SwimmerMike

For Hamilton I was debating a 3 speed fixed gear...

For Hamilton I was debating a 3 speed fixed gear set up on my Hetchins.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,272
Posted By SwimmerMike

Wait a minute. I get to post a picture of the...

Wait a minute. I get to post a picture of the proposed bike for Saturday. Cool. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,272
Posted By SwimmerMike

It's looking like Saturday will have good...

It's looking like Saturday will have good weather. I'm in, most likely I'll bring one of my "new" British bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,259
Posted By SwimmerMike

I'm targeting getting my climbing legs back and...

I'm targeting getting my climbing legs back and doing Hamilton with you guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,259
Posted By SwimmerMike

If you're adding Umunhum You can make it a double...

If you're adding Umunhum You can make it a double with Loma Prieta (which is a higher peak) then cross over to Umunhum from the backside. Making it 5 peaks. I'm not going to say this is a legal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 48,785
Posted By SwimmerMike

For those of you on the fence, read through the...

For those of you on the fence, read through the thread. I've had the box in my possession 3 times, and each time I found more value in the box than the cost of shipping. It feels to me like this is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By SwimmerMike

I would keep the original tubular and also get a...

I would keep the original tubular and also get a matching set of period correct clinchers. I've found this gives me the best of both worlds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 392
Posted By SwimmerMike

Check ebayuk. There's a much better and cheaper...

Check ebayuk. There's a much better and cheaper assortment than EBAY US.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,028
Posted By SwimmerMike

Wow. Pretty damn cool.

Wow. Pretty damn cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,520
Posted By SwimmerMike

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,520
Posted By SwimmerMike

Upgrade to the Fothergill

A Chater Lea round arm crankset showed up this week. So the cotter press came in handy again. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 327
Posted By SwimmerMike

Don't know. But I want a pair.

Don't know. But I want a pair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 13,342
Posted By SwimmerMike

I'm getting much better at looking at the...

I'm getting much better at looking at the collection and making decisions. I've sold 3 bikes/frames recently that I thought would be keepers. The 1948 Bianchi was at the house for no more than 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 563
Posted By SwimmerMike

WIth the under BB cable routing I'm guessing...

WIth the under BB cable routing I'm guessing early 1980's. The one I had was from the mid 1970's and had the routing on the top of the BB.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,272
Posted By SwimmerMike

You're talking like a crazy man!! Based on...

You're talking like a crazy man!!

Based on the current forecast, next Saturday might be good (I see a 41% chance of light rain).

Mike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 433
Posted By SwimmerMike

Great job! I really like the choices you made.

Great job! I really like the choices you made.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,823
Posted By SwimmerMike

Wow, that is a great paint job. I really like...

Wow, that is a great paint job. I really like the Kool Lemon paramounts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 624
Posted By SwimmerMike

I have a scale built into my bike stand (from...

I have a scale built into my bike stand (from Performance) which I use for ball park weight, it seems reasonably accurate, but I don't care enough to even check the accuracy. The only time I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,272
Posted By SwimmerMike

I was thinking the same thing, I'll make a call...

I was thinking the same thing, I'll make a call in the morning. If it's like today, there will probably be a window to get out, but that window might be really small and most likely won't line up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,074
Posted By SwimmerMike

My only input is that it looks pre-war to me...

My only input is that it looks pre-war to me based on the angles. I have a 1940's British bike and the angles are not nearly as slack.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-29-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,721
Posted By SwimmerMike

My guess is they are standard 700c tires. The 22...

My guess is they are standard 700c tires. The 22 width is not something you see everyday, but a 23 (or potentially wider) tire should fit. My initial thought was that these were tubulars (sew-ups)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

Thanks Brent. You and me both on the...

Thanks Brent.

You and me both on the education. I knew there would be both a learning curve and some interesting finds. It's been a fun journey so far.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

Thanks for the lead and the prints. I now know...

Thanks for the lead and the prints. I now know the part number, which is better than saying "That piece that connects....."

I'll reach out to Colwood to see if he either has any, or has "created...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

Thanks Guy! I'm hoping to be able to take one of...

Thanks Guy! I'm hoping to be able to take one of these out for the next Peninsula ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

I wasn't sure which bike and which ones would be...

I wasn't sure which bike and which ones would be used, but these bikes were the target when I bought the parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

Oh yeah. Here’s Jimmy.

This is a preliminary build with a mix of 40’s to 60’s parts. Went with a Gran Sport RD with a 3 speed freewheel. The bulk of the parts came off a donor Atala. The wheels are 700c with “no record”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

my limited knowledge is that they all take 1/8”...

my limited knowledge is that they all take 1/8” bearings. These parts are all for the 1” headclips, some of the races were supposed to be CL. The clips definitely weren’t. I rebuilt the Fothergill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

Almost done

I still need to add pedals, tape the tires, and set up the shifting.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

I chose some handle bars and a stem meant for a...

I chose some handle bars and a stem meant for a head clip
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

For the drive train I went for a 3 speed fixed....

For the drive train I went for a 3 speed fixed. Tracked down almost all the SA ASC parts required. Plus a Chater Lea crankset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,661
Posted By SwimmerMike

Some more progress

Headclips……. Are a challenge. Not that they are complicated, but it took 3 tries with different combinations of the random 1” headclip parts to get the Hetchins set up. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,437
Posted By SwimmerMike

To get away for a day or two, in not generally a...

To get away for a day or two, in not generally a problem for me. But when travel is involved and a bigger financial/time commitment, there is a much lower probability of success. Between 2 kids...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-14-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 952
Posted By SwimmerMike

Seems like a steep price for just the F&F. ...

Seems like a steep price for just the F&F. Unless your parts bin is full, you will either need to buy another bike to move parts over or buy a lot of parts. For scale, I bought a Lemond 853 full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 17,324
Posted By SwimmerMike

On the totally tubular sticky thread people will...

On the totally tubular sticky thread people will post when they find great deals. There's a number of mail order places that occasionally have deals, I usually buy in bulk when I find a great deal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,179
Posted By SwimmerMike

I'm glad it found a good home!!!!

I'm glad it found a good home!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,165
Posted By SwimmerMike

Great Pictures. It looks like you had a great...

Great Pictures. It looks like you had a great time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,165
Posted By SwimmerMike

I was walking LG before a work dinner a few weeks...

I was walking LG before a work dinner a few weeks ago and saw the Specialized shop. I had the same takeaway as you, it's getting cut throat. I'm not sure if this was in retaliation of Mike's Bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,165
Posted By SwimmerMike

Let me expand a bit on the last era of Cupertino....

Let me expand a bit on the last era of Cupertino. I was a frequent customer during their last decade.

During the era of Vance's ownership the shop moved twice. It started in a strip mall at De...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,382
Posted By SwimmerMike

I bought some tires from them a year or two ago....

I bought some tires from them a year or two ago. Great price and fast delivery. they are one of the sites I go to when looking for deals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 986
Posted By SwimmerMike

Wow! I don't know what else to say.

Wow! I don't know what else to say.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-04-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Posted By SwimmerMike

Unfortunately the Bianchi didn’t stay here very...

Unfortunately the Bianchi didn’t stay here very long. It thought I would never be able to fit on it comfortably. So it ran away. I’ve already texted the guy it’s headed to so that he knows about...
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