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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 754
Posted By Andy_K

As a general approach to this question, I would...

As a general approach to this question, I would suggest a thought experiment. It's 1975 and you've just bought a Raleigh Grand Sport. Do you accept the factory equipment or do you have the shop swap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 754
Posted By Andy_K

I agree with almost every word of this. The one...

I agree with almost every word of this. The one hair I'd split is that I still lean toward adding braze-ons if the frame doesn't have good paint. With my Stella I limited it to water bottle bosses...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 754
Posted By Andy_K

The thing is, it is considerably cheaper to find...

The thing is, it is considerably cheaper to find a vintage frame and make it suitable to modern components than it is to buy a new frame of similar quality. Even if you're paying someone to braze on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 391
Posted By Andy_K

It’s important to have the right tools available...

It’s important to have the right tools available when you need them. Sadly, this one doesn’t even work correctly. The lava sticks to the side. It was my daughter’s and I took it into the garage to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 391
Posted By Andy_K

Found 'em! They were put away in a logical place,...

Found 'em! They were put away in a logical place, which accounts for the difficulty locating them. This is why I leave things out.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53726825141_6b52e49ec4_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 391
Posted By Andy_K

I got a little bit of work done on the headset...

I got a little bit of work done on the headset tonight, and now I have pictures to share. Let me start with the visual reference of what I'm working with.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 391
Posted By Andy_K

The Depoe Bay Bridge in Oregon might be a...

The Depoe Bay Bridge in Oregon might be a serviceable fill-in.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 391
Posted By Andy_K

I think gugie knows where it is. Somewhere in...

I think gugie knows where it is. Somewhere in California. Probably on the Tourica route.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 391
Posted By Andy_K

Nah. I'm ignoring their attempts at aero. Not...

Nah. I'm ignoring their attempts at aero. Not looking for anything fancy in the components, just functional.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 391
Posted By Andy_K

Yeah, it's a BMX size, 50.8mm. Fortunately, I was...

Yeah, it's a BMX size, 50.8mm. Fortunately, I was able to find an adapter on the cheap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 391
Posted By Andy_K

And, of course this is required for any Huffy...

And, of course this is required for any Huffy AeroWind thread

https://youtu.be/jMgYNm4Q6dM?feature=shared
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 391
Posted By Andy_K

Huffy AeroWind Rat Rod

I'm starting this thread as a declaration of intent -- something to hold me accountable and get this project moving.

Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having too much money in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 425
Posted By Andy_K

Repack Rider could say a few things about what...

Repack Rider could say a few things about what constitutes a “classic” mountain bike, but I think it’s very subjective and hard to judge, especially for people who weren’t a part of that early scene....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 12:42 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 806,480
Posted By Andy_K

I was digging around the garage tonight for...

I was digging around the garage tonight for something else and came across this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 806,480
Posted By Andy_K

I'm pretty sure what I have are all 32-hole hubs,...

I'm pretty sure what I have are all 32-hole hubs, but I think I do still have the skewer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 579
Posted By Andy_K

For comparison purposes, here is the bottom...

For comparison purposes, here is the bottom bracket from my 1971 Mercian Vincitore (with the numbers highlighted using photo editing software).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 806,480
Posted By Andy_K

I was going to make the same offer. A local shop...

I was going to make the same offer. A local shop was selling them NOS for $10 a while back and somehow, shockingly, I ended up with more than I needed. I've got a rear too and have been using them as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 579
Posted By Andy_K

I think this is the key. I'd say it's a 1977...

I think this is the key. I'd say it's a 1977 Mercian (Strada Speciale?) built by Derek Land (the '5' off to the side is his builder mark).

For a small fee, Mercian will search their records to see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,347
Posted By Andy_K

Oh, that's got to be so disappointing. I can't...

Oh, that's got to be so disappointing. I can't even imagine. I'm really sorry to hear that this happened to you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 594
Posted By Andy_K

I'm always surprised at the number of what I...

I'm always surprised at the number of what I would categorize as nostalgia restorations he posts on his social media feed (Facebook is where I see it). Beautiful work on bikes that I might send...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,847
Posted By Andy_K

I've got the same decal on a 1970's Stella. ...

I've got the same decal on a 1970's Stella.
​​​https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52677480329_7af6484828_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By Andy_K

Yes, the Campy Ergo design attempts to balance...

Yes, the Campy Ergo design attempts to balance the forces so that both upshifts and downshifts feel the same on the road. When they're not installed, it acts very weird, often skipping over gears in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 476
Posted By Andy_K

This may be a little early in the history of...

This may be a little early in the history of Specialized bikes to expect concepts like "model year" to have any meaning. Note that the "Road Test" that SpeedofLite shared is from March 1982. I tend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,661
Posted By Andy_K

I think you mean World Lanterne Rouge. The...

I think you mean World Lanterne Rouge.

The problem with vintage CX bikes, once they stop just being road bikes, is this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 01:33 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,031
Posted By Andy_K

There are definitely a few lessons to be learned...

There are definitely a few lessons to be learned from this one. It's the smallest bike I've set up for myself to ride.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53299250502_6fab6c6b54_h.jpg

More...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 357
Posted By Andy_K

As requested:...

As requested: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1244910-handlebar-bag-support.html

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51811294373_d0282d74a9_b.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By Andy_K

If you have 26.0 bars, I'd see if they fit. A...

If you have 26.0 bars, I'd see if they fit. A 25.4 might seem tight but slip in use. It looks like there might be a burr in the clamp area, so if 26.0 start to go in bit then snag it may just be that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 260
Posted By Andy_K

I think the T.W is a date code.

I think the T.W is a date code.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,193
Posted By Andy_K

Nice to see those Huffente decals went to good...

Nice to see those Huffente decals went to good use!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 614
Posted By Andy_K

That's gorgeous! The restoration is outstanding.

That's gorgeous! The restoration is outstanding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,446
Posted By Andy_K

Pulled a back muscle trying to lift it? ...

Pulled a back muscle trying to lift it?

Seriously though, a few years ago for the Clunker 100 Challenge, I picked up this Takara which had literally been sitting on the bike rack pictured here out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

:deadhorse2:

:deadhorse2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

​​​​​​I don't know. This reminds me a bit of...

​​​​​​I don't know. This reminds me a bit of something I saw in Munich. St. Michael's Church was under renovation, and while it was they put up a facade showing what it was supposed to look like.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

I wondered what that was about. When I was in...

I wondered what that was about. When I was in Seattle a couple of years ago for some bike rides with Dfrost we saw a ship in Bremerton that looked like they'd shrink wrapped the whole thing, and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

Photo borrowed from the Facebook post linked...

Photo borrowed from the Facebook post linked above:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x1081/fb_img_1710448517238_8d517a56d6bda664053461446aab9f9c137a5cf9.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

Yep. Track bike with wood rims:...

Yep. Track bike with wood rims: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/FihNJvbR12bYwLdK/?mibextid=xfxF2i

There were some very nice bikes at both Sunday rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53581579286_6c...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53581579286_6cd69f4533_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pCPALw)
Andrew inspects the bike loading

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53581903439_a76a35f9e6_h.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 01:02 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

It's all in the history books now, but I'm gonna...

It's all in the history books now, but I'm gonna just dump some of my pics from the trip, now that I'm back home.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53572263968_f7bdc383a8_h.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 12:03 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

Yes. With enough persistence even futility bears...

Yes. With enough persistence even futility bears fruit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

There are a lot of pictures around of me reaching...

There are a lot of pictures around of me reaching the tops of hills because the people I’m riding with have usually been there for a while with nothing better to do than take pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

That looks suspiciously similar to Big Red. Yet...

That looks suspiciously similar to Big Red. Yet another persistent memory led to the choice of paint for that one?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,098
Posted By Andy_K

This thread is certainly old enough that any...

This thread is certainly old enough that any direction is fine with me. The info about the serial number/model number seems like it could be useful to someone.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 792
Posted By Andy_K

Of course that depends on the temperature of the...

Of course that depends on the temperature of the water. I’ve got a cousin who weighs the water when he makes coffee because the volume isn’t anccurate enough for him in all conditions.

I use a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 02:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 345
Posted By Andy_K

I'd be curious about this too. I got some...

I'd be curious about this too. I got some Schwalbe tubes recently that are labeled as being suitable for up to and including 700x28s. I'm using them like that and haven't flatted yet (ask again...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21,820
Views: 3,153,653
Posted By Andy_K

It's a rare sunny day in February here in Oregon,...

It's a rare sunny day in February here in Oregon, but I have to work. Best I could do was ride my bike to work. I used to be pretty good about biking to work every day. Since the pandemic I've fallen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By Andy_K

It depends on the geometry, but with the right...

It depends on the geometry, but with the right amount of trail you don't feel the bags low and on the front at all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By Andy_K

I found a Salsa Down Under rack locally to use...

I found a Salsa Down Under rack locally to use with my 1989 ST400. The reviews were bad, but I got it for $20. It worked well for the one mini tour I used it on.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 675
Posted By Andy_K

I've had some luck wrapping a rusty frame in...

I've had some luck wrapping a rusty frame in paper towels soaked in EvapoRust and then wrapping that in plastic wrap. I've also got a bottle of Barkeepers Friend I could pass your way if you want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,867
Posted By Andy_K

I'm using HED Belgiums (not the wider Belgium+,...

I'm using HED Belgiums (not the wider Belgium+, but the original 23mm wide version). I like SKS Chromoplastic Longboard fenders. I wouldn't say they're super thin or light, but they work well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,268
Posted By Andy_K

So, we're agreed on this being the pace of the...

So, we're agreed on this being the pace of the rides then?
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