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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,612
Posted By Horst

I already bought a can of Boeshield. My plan is...

I already bought a can of Boeshield. My plan is to get the frame prepped 100%, wipe it down well with acetone, and spray it with Boeshield. I'll let it dry like paint, and maybe give it another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 06:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,558
Posted By Horst

Did anyone actuall race these?

I'm fixing up a '73 Raleigh Pro so that's where my interest is right now. I don't know much about frame geometry, or the bike itself. I was around in the '70's and do not recall having ever seen a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 07:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,034
Posted By Horst

I posted this question to a manufacturing forum I...

I posted this question to a manufacturing forum I belong to and this is the answer I got; The proper way to chrome plate Al. is to copper plate, then nickle plate, then chrome plate. The nickle is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By Horst

Thanks. Is this a great site or what!

Thanks. Is this a great site or what!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,497
Posted By Horst

I don't know beans about powder coating and not...

I don't know beans about powder coating and not much more about bicycle frame materials but if the frame is taken up to 350 degrees you are getting into tempering temps. Depending on the value of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-11, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By Horst

Can you tell me where to get the $50 repros?

Can you tell me where to get the $50 repros?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-11, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By Horst

the ones I saw on ebay went for $125. I that...

the ones I saw on ebay went for $125. I that unusual? Can these be found?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-11, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By Horst

Campy brake hood question

I saw some Campy gum brake hoods on ebay that carried the world Logo rather than the shield logo and wondered which was right for my '73 Raleigh Pro.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By Horst

7800 shifter problem status

Question: is it fixed? Don't know yet. Hosed down with WD-40 and let sit/drain for a day then lubed w/light oil per suggestions I got here. That was yesterday. Will ride Mon. morning and see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Horst

By golly you're right. I guess it's f****** Blue...

By golly you're right. I guess it's f****** Blue Mink.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Horst

The Blue/Mink Silver was (is) confusing. I think...

The Blue/Mink Silver was (is) confusing. I think what it is is Blue/Silver or Mink/Silver. This is based on the fact that (according to the catalogs) the '72 was offered in Mink/silver (no mention...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,172
Posted By Horst

I went from riding a '84 Faggin (all Campy S.R. -...

I went from riding a '84 Faggin (all Campy S.R. - Good wheels (light)) to a 2004 Lemond (carbon/Ti. Dura-Ace) and the differange was nothing short of amazing. Same motor; much faster, much further!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-11, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Horst

Dating the Raleigh Pro. Mk IV

I've got a leg up on some others because the bike in question was originally purchased by my dad. I don't know exactly when he bought it although I know he bought it from his friend, Dewey Hammer's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 237,129
Posted By Horst

would love to find decals for the '72 pro I'm...

would love to find decals for the '72 pro I'm re-doing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,743
Posted By Horst

Don't do it! You can't win, even if you do win. ...

Don't do it! You can't win, even if you do win. If you are riding buddys then that race will damage your relationship. If you win then it will make your friend feel really bad and if you are truly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,898
Posted By Horst

Looking for "Old School" tire bag

I like the kind I used to put my sew-ups in. We used to call them socks because that's what we used before there was a commercial product.
They were made of cotton duck and were about the size of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,544
Posted By Horst

Is Dura-Ace (7800) shifter repairable ?

I think it is a 7800, bought it in '04. What happens is when I up-shift (go from large cog to smaller cog) it does not shift. This only seems to happen when I am in the largest cog, but I'm not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-11, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
Posted By Horst

Faggin questions (not about value of)

1) How do you pronounce it (please tell me its not ***'n), (not that there's anything wrong with that).
2) What's the translation; a name; a place; other?
3) Is it a respected name?

Thank you.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3,243
Views: 174,736
Posted By Horst

see what I mean? Helmet wearers are full of...

see what I mean? Helmet wearers are full of hate. rydabent just called me a troll and he does not even know me. The do-gooders are the intolerant ones.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-11, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3,243
Views: 174,736
Posted By Horst

Ja! My wife was draughting and I broke stride and...

Ja! My wife was draughting and I broke stride and knocked her over, and out. I'm not sure she was actually unconscious but definitely concussed; real goofy the rest of the day. Her pupils were...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-11, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3,243
Views: 174,736
Posted By Horst

I think the difference between those who wear...

I think the difference between those who wear helmets and those who do not wear helmets is this: Helmet wearers are greatly offended by those who do not wear helmets; non helmet wearers could not...
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