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02-12-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By TenGrainBread

No it's a Chrono model with a single seat tube,...

No it's a Chrono model with a single seat tube, although the seattube is crimped for tire clearance, which was a trend in the late 80s among French framebuilders.
02-12-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By TenGrainBread

I'm using a set on my current project, a late 80s...

I'm using a set on my current project, a late 80s Mecacycle. All that's remaining is the rear wheel build.
02-12-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By TenGrainBread

I have always considered 1991 to be the first...

I have always considered 1991 to be the first year of production for Topline specifically. Check out this ad hosted by MOMBAT indicating advertising started 1992.
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02-06-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 46,803
Posted By TenGrainBread

Beautiful BaCo. ​​​​​zephyrblau has one for...

Beautiful BaCo.
​​​​​zephyrblau has one for sale, a 53cm Wolhauser-branded
02-05-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 908
Posted By TenGrainBread

Awesome job and bike. I think you had expressed...

Awesome job and bike.
I think you had expressed regrets about refinishing the frame but I think it's very tasteful and the right choice in this case.
02-04-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,966
Posted By TenGrainBread

I stripped the bike today to prepare for shipping...

I stripped the bike today to prepare for shipping and figured I would clean most of the parts while I was at it.
Good news is everything cleaned up great and the bottom bracket shell was incredibly...
02-04-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,537
Posted By TenGrainBread

Hi Damian, shame about getting "ripped off", but...

Hi Damian, shame about getting "ripped off", but at least hopefully there was some element of convenience about the sale. Your dad had a lot of bikes and assessing them and selling them individually...
02-03-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,966
Posted By TenGrainBread

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20240203_190925655_2_e7d30d20897f22452fe4b5707d3949e16146f1da.jpg
Yep the bike is in fine shape, it will look good after a...
02-02-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 156
Posted By TenGrainBread

Early history of Mountain Goat, Paul Components

Video from Paul Components showcasing some early 80s handmade mountain bikes and parts with some oral history on Mountain Goat with the owner of Pullins Cyclery:...
02-01-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,966
Posted By TenGrainBread

If it's in or near Madison I can buy it and ship...

If it's in or near Madison I can buy it and ship it to you. Can even negotiate on your behalf.
Send me a link to the listing.
01-30-24, 11:57 PM
01-30-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,236
Posted By TenGrainBread

Sounds like the same "back in my day" ramblings...

Sounds like the same "back in my day" ramblings said by every generation of their successor, with no data or real evidence to back it up. Many hardworking and curious young people out there wouldn't...
01-29-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,236
Posted By TenGrainBread

I live nearby. The closest metropolitan areas to...

I live nearby. The closest metropolitan areas to the Waterford shop are Milwaukee (40min) and Madison (1hr20min). The commute from Milwaukee wouldn't be too bad but it's not exactly centrally located...
01-29-24, 07:18 PM
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Views: 14,037,402
Posted By TenGrainBread

Good price, the cranks alone go for around $400

Good price, the cranks alone go for around $400
01-27-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,236
Posted By TenGrainBread

Nice interview. madpogue and I were the table...

Nice interview. madpogue and I were the table across from you, watching live
01-26-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,705
Posted By TenGrainBread

Looking good

Looking good
01-20-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,183
Posted By TenGrainBread

Nice to see everyone. I am -11 items and +3...

Nice to see everyone.
I am -11 items and +3 items after the swap. Picked up a Regina 4 speed freewheel, Park saw guide, and some 70s Universal levers with ok hoods.
01-18-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 924
Posted By TenGrainBread

I've always wanted to try a Moulton. Looks...

I've always wanted to try a Moulton.

Looks like in the current production of this model they have updated the design to remove the beefy pin tube even.
01-17-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,956
Posted By TenGrainBread

This is not the Sales forum. To post a WTB in the...

This is not the Sales forum. To post a WTB in the Sales forum you need a site membership
01-16-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,183
Posted By TenGrainBread

They lost that space too. This will be at a board...

They lost that space too. This will be at a board member's house. I'll ask if they need more help.
01-16-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,183
Posted By TenGrainBread

I'm going to be volunteering for the local bike...

I'm going to be volunteering for the local bike co-op (Freewheel) the day before to help sort and price items from their storage for their table at the Swap. If I see anything interesting I'll...
01-15-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 943
Posted By TenGrainBread

wildOG They are a manufacturer, they have a...

wildOG They are a manufacturer, they have a distributor network for a reason. If you are in the US, order through a local distributor like Soma (Merry Sales), Ben's Cycles, etc... Ordering direct...
01-14-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By TenGrainBread

Cyclo derailleurs generally have a longer spring...

Cyclo derailleurs generally have a longer spring than the derailleur above, mounted closer to the bottom bracket. That's why I guessed Cyclo above.

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01-14-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By TenGrainBread

Wow, very cool bike. My guess on RD - almost...

Wow, very cool bike.
My guess on RD - almost certainly a British Cyclo.
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01-13-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 727
Posted By TenGrainBread

Marked on the calendar, I'll be there.

Marked on the calendar, I'll be there.
01-11-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By TenGrainBread

Nice bike. Manufrance was actually one of the...

Nice bike. Manufrance was actually one of the foremost supplier of frames for other brands in the 70s. They made frames of all levels and styles.
My opinion on the decals is if you are not going to...
01-09-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,446
Posted By TenGrainBread

I don't think registration was yet available at...

I don't think registration was yet available at the time this thread started but now it is: https://boulderbicycle.bike/classic-bicycles-auburn-registration/
Early bird pricing, so get it while you...
01-09-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,183
Posted By TenGrainBread

Anybody register for a table already? madpogue...

Anybody register for a table already? madpogue and I want to share one and would like to pick one near other BFers, if anyone has their table # registered yet
01-09-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,384
Posted By TenGrainBread

I didn't even notice this til you mentioned it

I didn't even notice this til you mentioned it
01-08-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 261
Posted By TenGrainBread

These are interesting bikes, the small wheeled...

These are interesting bikes, the small wheeled ones. Have any insights on their design or how they ride?
01-05-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 698
Posted By TenGrainBread

Once upon a time had a fancy Wound Up 1"...

Once upon a time had a fancy Wound Up 1" threadless fork on an old Litespeed. Worked great but expensive. They still do them as a custom order. Steel steerer.
01-02-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 642
Posted By TenGrainBread

Sounds like you've thought this through; consider...

Sounds like you've thought this through; consider my skepticism satisfied.
12-31-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 642
Posted By TenGrainBread

Can I ask what the intention is putting touring...

Can I ask what the intention is putting touring parts on a 753 frame designed for time trailing? Seems like the wrong "tool for the job" as they say. The geometry, tubing, and frame configuration are...
12-31-23, 01:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 840
Posted By TenGrainBread

Looks like I bought these dropouts from Dennis,...

Looks like I bought these dropouts from Dennis, as his name is in the eBay seller username "dennishchico"
12-30-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 840
Posted By TenGrainBread

dennishchico...

dennishchico (https://www.ebay.com/str/dennishchico)
12-30-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 840
Posted By TenGrainBread

Bob Hansing's Montrose Bike Shop

Bought a couple pairs of front dropouts on eBay. Received today, seller included an early 70s (?) advert from Bob Hansing's Montrose Bike Shop of Montrose California? Cool stuff. The shop looks to be...
12-30-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 617
Posted By TenGrainBread

Have a pair of those White Industries cranks in...

Have a pair of those White Industries cranks in the stash
12-28-23, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By TenGrainBread

PM on dura ace bb

PM on dura ace bb
12-28-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 283
Posted By TenGrainBread

Routens had a few modes of production. There were...

Routens had a few modes of production. There were high-end full custom bikes built in his workshop, budget custom bikes built in his workshop, and in the 70s specifically there were some entry level...
12-28-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By TenGrainBread

All u-brakes I have used have been great...

All u-brakes I have used have been great stoppers, which makes sense because they are essentially beefed up, more rigid centerpulls. When I was a mechanic I would periodically get customers coming in...
12-27-23, 11:49 PM
12-27-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,446
Posted By TenGrainBread

Count me in. I'll probably sign up my 70s...

Count me in.
I'll probably sign up my 70s Cherubim.
12-27-23, 10:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By TenGrainBread

While I love MAFAC GT brakes, they are considered...

While I love MAFAC GT brakes, they are considered a centerpull and not a u-brake. Although they share the same basic design, u-brakes use a mounting stud/pivot with different dimensions than...
12-26-23, 11:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 884
Posted By TenGrainBread

Didn't know you grew up in Milwaukee area? At...

Didn't know you grew up in Milwaukee area?
At that time the Yellow Jersey was 4 years old, having started April 1 1971 according to the bidon I just picked up from the shop (now located in Arlington...
12-22-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By TenGrainBread

Yes, the other interesting part is the Nivex...

Yes, the other interesting part is the Nivex derailleur, which is the main source of the astronomical price.
12-21-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By TenGrainBread

Can anyone identify this stem?

Saw this on a mystery 1940s touring bike on eBay.fr: listing...
12-19-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 718
Posted By TenGrainBread

Given your tire width references in inches,...

Given your tire width references in inches, sounds like a Bridgestone mountain bike? If so it might be ok. You want to make sure the blades are of a thick enough gage to handle the crimping without...
12-18-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,447
Posted By TenGrainBread

Calling people who buy and ride visually worn...

Calling people who buy and ride visually worn bikes "suckers". This is an adult forum, you can express your opinion on aesthetics without insults and name-calling.
12-17-23, 11:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,447
Posted By TenGrainBread

No need to be rude, sir. Especially on a forum...

No need to be rude, sir. Especially on a forum where many are dedicated to preservation of the past.
12-17-23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,045
Posted By TenGrainBread

Hard to beat the elegance of those fork blades. I...

Hard to beat the elegance of those fork blades. I bet it's a very comfortable bike.
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