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02-20-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By Ex Pres

Looks like Ultra cog spacing, too.

Looks like Ultra cog spacing, too.
02-16-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,214
Posted By Ex Pres

Plain old rubber cement, Rema patches and a...

Plain old rubber cement, Rema patches and a trigger clamp. I leave it clamped overnight, but I'm sure that's not required, I'm just asleep.
Just patched 2 last night and they're both great today.
02-12-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,160
Posted By Ex Pres

Wristwatch? No You need a Terry's stopwatch...

Wristwatch? No

You need a Terry's stopwatch holder

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02-12-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By Ex Pres

I have a set that I rode for a while, and my body...

I have a set that I rode for a while, and my body is no weight weenie (190#-200#). Guessing my sets not the "superlight".
02-01-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,407
Posted By Ex Pres

You are correct, the only answer is WWED

You are correct, the only answer is WWED
12-19-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,393
Posted By Ex Pres

I'm waiting for the model I control with brain...

I'm waiting for the model I control with brain waves before I put my money down.



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12-14-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 923
Posted By Ex Pres

Also some bike-boom entry-level racers from...

Also some bike-boom entry-level racers from France, like my c72 Gitane Interclub.

I'll let you discern the "quality" level.


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12-14-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,366
Posted By Ex Pres

Good sleuthing. According to the previous owner...

Good sleuthing.
According to the previous owner the mods and respray were circa 1987. CyclArt did the work, frame sported the chainstay decal.

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12-11-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 663
Posted By Ex Pres

My '72 does not have that particular ST decal,...

My '72 does not have that particular ST decal, but for BOTH the headbadge AND the stripes that are on the seattube,
From the Top:
Blue,
Red,
Black,
Yellow,
Green

(And the Blue has faded in...
12-05-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,366
Posted By Ex Pres

What about this internal TT routing added to my...

What about this internal TT routing added to my [previously owned] '78?
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11-06-23, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By Ex Pres

Based on your SN, pretty sure that indicates a...

Based on your SN, pretty sure that indicates a 1991.
I had a 1990 Gara, Cromor tubing w/27.0 seatpost.
Internal cable routing, including the handlebars.
Came with a 600 group.
The rear triangle...
11-05-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By Ex Pres

Looks like the rear derailleur stop position is...

Looks like the rear derailleur stop position is set up for Huret.
10-18-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,238
Posted By Ex Pres

Is it something about Treks that attract the...

Is it something about Treks that attract the complete color treatment? By coincidence, my '83 Trek 6xx had everything painted blue - it was a Smurf bike.

It's now back to original.
10-02-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,214
Posted By Ex Pres

If carbon assy paste doesn't do it, a small piece...

If carbon assy paste doesn't do it, a small piece of wet/dry sandpaper, like 600 grit, has been put to good use by me in the past on multiple slippage items.


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10-02-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,090
Posted By Ex Pres

The socketed lugs on the '85 weigh more than the...

The socketed lugs on the '85 weigh more than the '84's "plain" attachments.
The longer chainstays on the '85.
The cantilever posts on the '85. EDIT - I was thinking '83 w/o posts. If I just looked...
09-10-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,359
Posted By Ex Pres

I have a large (too big for me) TdF frame from...

I have a large (too big for me) TdF frame from the same time period w/o a hanger, too.
Now I wonder if they made a run of large frames sans hangers.


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Forum: Southeast
09-06-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By Ex Pres

For a sampling of Greensboro NC cycling you can...

For a sampling of Greensboro NC cycling you can check out the website of a shop that's been around for years, [Dale Brown's] Cycles D'Oro. Dale's been everything from a racing promotor to a...
08-24-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,015
Posted By Ex Pres

Larry was a hoot at the Auburn gathering last...

Larry was a hoot at the Auburn gathering last year. Lots of knowledge in that head of his.
08-23-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,164
Posted By Ex Pres

If you're going to ride Magnesium you gotta go...

If you're going to ride Magnesium you gotta go Pinarello. 2009 - the last year of the magnesium Dogmas. They did make a few w/mag stays, too, but this was standard....
08-02-23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 680
Posted By Ex Pres

I have an '03 Casati Dardo with Deda shaped...

I have an '03 Casati Dardo with Deda shaped tubing labeled V107 - which as far as I can tell is 7003 AL.
And I like it. I ride this bike as often as any bike I own.
(Though I did ride the Ron...
08-02-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 627
Posted By Ex Pres

Not exactly addressing your question, but my...

Not exactly addressing your question, but my experience leaving stripped frames unpainted sitting in my shop (limited sample size)

Reynolds 531 - have them sit out forever and no (to minor)...
07-20-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,616
Posted By Ex Pres

I think I need some, too. So this is my reminder.

I think I need some, too. So this is my reminder.
06-15-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,781
Posted By Ex Pres

1. Sanded cars for painting (had no fingerprints...

1. Sanded cars for painting (had no fingerprints that summer). Poured tennis courts and running tracks.
2. I swear I have no recollection of that occurence.
3. Cavaliers (and had that mascot...
05-26-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 266
Posted By Ex Pres

I'm responding to remind myself to look. Seems...

I'm responding to remind myself to look. Seems like I remember something loose in the bin.
05-25-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By Ex Pres

Looks like probably Ultra-6 spacing as well.

Looks like probably Ultra-6 spacing as well.
05-17-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By Ex Pres

Alex, you keep not buying my stuff, but I have a...

Alex, you keep not buying my stuff, but I have a few Sachs, mostly Rival, but some NS too, items that may be of interest.
6s DT indexed drivetrain.
8s Ergo shifter, too.
I'll leave a teaser here
...
05-04-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,278
Posted By Ex Pres

You can tell the tandem guys as they bring their...

You can tell the tandem guys as they bring their leg over the hanndlebars
04-24-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,809
Posted By Ex Pres

Based on the model number the 451 is probably...

Based on the model number the 451 is probably targeted as "Tiagra" level, while the 650 is "Ultegra". Performance-wise that differentiation probably means little if any.
04-09-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By Ex Pres

Yes, 126mm. The cassettes/splines not unique to...

Yes, 126mm. The cassettes/splines not unique to DA, but are the same as other UG hubs. You can use HG cogs, but you have to grind down the one wide spline (see Sheldon Brown...
04-09-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By Ex Pres

Well, it's DA instead of 600, and UG instead of...

Well, it's DA instead of 600, and UG instead of HG, no skewer, but 32h, nice and shiny, includes the first position screw-on cog (12t), spins well and $25 + shipping. Which if you're CONUS, can't be...
Forum: Southeast
03-21-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Posted By Ex Pres

The article was subscribe only, but I pulled up...

The article was subscribe only, but I pulled up Saluda/Tryon/down towards Spartanburg Map and this looks interesting.
03-13-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By Ex Pres

Glycerin - seems to work on some brands of hoods,...

Glycerin - seems to work on some brands of hoods, on others it doesn't seem to do much. But it's not expensive, widely available at grocery/drug stores.
It doesn't really fill anything in, but can...
02-18-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By Ex Pres

Peugeot PSV10 need

Peugeot PSV10 need
02-15-23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 909
Posted By Ex Pres

It's later than I'm going to go look, but pretty...

It's later than I'm going to go look, but pretty sure I have some out in the shop, probably of the knock-off variety.
I'll come back tomorrow after work with some pics,


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02-11-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 543
Posted By Ex Pres

In Andea Bonfanti's "Classic De Rosa", he has...

In Andea Bonfanti's "Classic De Rosa", he has detailed pictures of a '71 and a '74, they are both in blue. Parts of a '73 brochure, also with blue bikes, along with a Molteni frame. The '76...
Forum: Southeast
02-10-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,218
Posted By Ex Pres

Emerald Coast Cyclists have some routes posted...

Emerald Coast Cyclists have some routes posted here: https://www.sites.google.com/site/emeraldcoastcyclists/club-rides

I think most of these are road, not sure. But when I've ridden with them...
02-08-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3,765
Views: 467,428
Posted By Ex Pres

Start HERE ...

Start HERE (https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html)at my Alma Mater

(Va Tech helmet ratings)



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02-08-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By Ex Pres

It covers my Gitane Interclub, right at the price...

It covers my Gitane Interclub, right at the price I paid. Included a pump and some other goodies at that price. And also the TdF I wanted, but didn't have enough extra lawnmowing earnings.

Also...
01-31-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6,490
Views: 762,184
Posted By Ex Pres

ISO: Araya Aero2 (ADX-2) tubular rim, silver. ...

ISO: Araya Aero2 (ADX-2) tubular rim, silver. Prefer a 32h, but I'll consider any drilling. Lots of 1s and 4s floating around, but looking for a 2.

Have: lots of other tubular rims, or other...
01-30-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By Ex Pres

I usually don't like Ventos on steel (i.e....

I usually don't like Ventos on steel (i.e. small-tube) frames; but because they're silver, and the frame is too, I say OK.
And of course a funny bike needs a disc and aero front, but 1. colors need...
01-14-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,546
Posted By Ex Pres

To give you an idea, when I started riding...

To give you an idea, when I started riding tubulars again I pumped up a set of Vitt Corsa CX's to 145# and went on one of our ~30mi group rides. I was truly amazed how well they rode even on normal...
11-30-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 694
Posted By Ex Pres

Components show almost no wear. Nice pickup and...

Components show almost no wear. Nice pickup and cleanup. Very little difference from the '82 PXN10 I owned. Should ride nice.
11-30-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 754
Posted By Ex Pres

Check threading, unless you just like French...

Check threading, unless you just like French surprises.
11-15-22, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By Ex Pres

Were the 24h hub's spoke holes slotted for bladed...

Were the 24h hub's spoke holes slotted for bladed spokes?
11-06-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,344
Posted By Ex Pres

Regarding concussion - if you really have a...

Regarding concussion - if you really have a long-term issue it can be a PITA. Hope you don't. For two years I couldn't go down hills and especially if it was both downhill and around curves at...
11-02-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 83,040
Views: 14,034,910
Posted By Ex Pres

And yet I have a Gordon Chinook, same size, I...

And yet I have a Gordon Chinook, same size, I barely got even a nibble at $800. Maybe time to re-post.
10-05-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,101
Posted By Ex Pres

IIRC they came in Aero models 1,2&4,not sure...

IIRC they came in Aero models 1,2&4,not sure about 3. It's possible I have one, I think an Aero4.
Any preference?
09-21-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 9,677
Posted By Ex Pres

Mark Winkleman (is he on here?) has posted a few...

Mark Winkleman (is he on here?) has posted a few of his Confente rides on FB. :)
But all in all, you're probably right.
09-16-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 817
Posted By Ex Pres

I have some (Ergo) Sachs Rival / New Success...

I have some (Ergo) Sachs Rival / New Success you're welcome to buy and paint red to match :)
08-31-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,921
Posted By Ex Pres

I think they must have made this category up at...

I think they must have made this category up at the last moment :lol: , but it's proof that even an ordinary rider, not just a wall-hanger, can win a little something at these shows.
(You'll notice,...
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