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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7,918
Views: 963,919
Posted By ascherer

The rings I plan to use are new. Big one's a VO...

The rings I plan to use are new. Big one's a VO and the small's a Sun XCD. Fingers crossed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7,918
Views: 963,919
Posted By ascherer

I remember trying many approaches to a...

I remember trying many approaches to a triple-with-brifters on my wife's bikes before I got them working. I feel like there's some special mojo needed...the levers just don't seem to have enough pull...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7,918
Views: 963,919
Posted By ascherer

I have a Shogun 500 mid-range tourer that I...

I have a Shogun 500 mid-range tourer that I bought from a member along with my Falcon. It was nicely configured although not fully to my preferences, 3x6 with bar end shifters, 27" wheels being the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 805,654
Posted By ascherer

That looks like the thing! Stand by for about a...

That looks like the thing! Stand by for about a day, I'm doubting my ability to count holes on the rear hub I have. I'll be back in Woodstock Thursday night to check it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 234,730
Posted By ascherer

Thank you for that, Tom. Alternatively, we build...

Thank you for that, Tom. Alternatively, we build our kids bikes we would want! In Jacob's case, that is kind of true but he happens to like my taste in vintage bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 805,654
Posted By ascherer

Dang a rang, as my son would say. I have a set of...

Dang a rang, as my son would say. I have a set of 32-hole rims but they’re not as wide as the ones I want to use. Thank you, gentlemen. Appreciate your checking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 805,654
Posted By ascherer

The floodgates have opened! Tiagra is more than...

The floodgates have opened! Tiagra is more than good enough. 36 hole silver? Dare I ask about skewers?
When I put the ISO up I thought I'd seen a second orphaned drive side arm but the bin only had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,341
Posted By ascherer

Oof! Glad that was the worst of it. Speedy...

Oof! Glad that was the worst of it. Speedy healing.
Great cover image on the Flickr album BTW. Still have the t-shirt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 805,654
Posted By ascherer

Seeking some orphans...I'm going to build a set...

Seeking some orphans...I'm going to build a set of wheels starting with a silver 105 5700 freehub, looking for a front or similar.
In another department, I was checking out my Stronglight bin and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 234,730
Posted By ascherer

RB-3 riding the NYC subway. I chatted with the...

RB-3 riding the NYC subway. I chatted with the young fellow who didn’t seem to know much about it when I admired the build. Maybe his dad built it for him.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 40,292
Posted By ascherer

Rosendale, New York ...

Rosendale, New York

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27,186
Views: 3,183,737
Posted By ascherer

I decided it was trail time. I took the O&W...

I decided it was trail time. I took the O&W (Ontario & Western) trail out of Kingston south to the hamlet of Alligereville, just west of the Mohonk Mountain House. A few miles on road then on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7,918
Views: 963,919
Posted By ascherer

Juggled some chainrings. I put a Sun XCD crankset...

Juggled some chainrings. I put a Sun XCD crankset on my Mercian when I moved it to hilly country, but the 44 seemed a tad small for a fast road bike. The Thin Man sold me a 48, and once I installed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21,817
Views: 3,151,260
Posted By ascherer

Out today because rain tomorrow. I usually visit...

Out today because rain tomorrow. I usually visit the transfer station on Saturdays, it's the only time I can rely on getting there so that means rides happen after. Today was 31+ miles south on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,318
Posted By ascherer

Sorry this happened! Your work administering CR...

Sorry this happened! Your work administering CR is appreciated, Guy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27,186
Views: 3,183,737
Posted By ascherer

We had house guests this weekend, so I got a late...

We had house guests this weekend, so I got a late start, but if I'm being honest not really much later than my lazy weekend self manages when there aren't folks staying over. about 15 miles out the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21,817
Views: 3,151,260
Posted By ascherer

Houseguests this weekend kept me inside for the...

Houseguests this weekend kept me inside for the morning, then encroaching rain limited me to a neat 25 on the Mercian today. Glad to have gotten out, and first ride in shorts!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,434
Posted By ascherer

Looks amazing! It’s a good thing I was only 15,...

Looks amazing! It’s a good thing I was only 15, skinny and stupid when I started riding in earnest. I didn’t know any better or realize how challenging climbing on my Varsity was, I just knew I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8,819
Views: 1,140,273
Posted By ascherer

I’m a bit behind on sharing. Last week, a nice...

I’m a bit behind on sharing. Last week, a nice set of 6402 hubs from kansascity and this week a fantastic seat post and stem for my 72 PX10 from Iniezione. Stem is NOS!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By ascherer

Caution: Gran(d) Sport(s) may be habit forming....

Caution: Gran(d) Sport(s) may be habit forming. Use as directed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 21,817
Views: 3,151,260
Posted By ascherer

After two wet weekends I got our for just shy of...

After two wet weekends I got our for just shy of 40 miles on the Paramount.
70s-90s music fans will probably know about this famous recording studio in Bearsville.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,607
Posted By ascherer

I don't have one to sell but the Lotus Eclair...

I don't have one to sell but the Lotus Eclair came in 48 with cantis in some years. I restomodded one for my wife:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 842
Posted By ascherer

Châpeau! Outstanding work and wonderful...

Châpeau! Outstanding work and wonderful photography.
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 7,057
Posted By ascherer

I may be stylish-est but you wear a tie.

I may be stylish-est but you wear a tie.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By ascherer

PM sent...

PM sent...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-17-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 285
Posted By ascherer

PM incoming.

PM incoming.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,593
Views: 1,002,553
Posted By ascherer

Jandd saddle covers...

Jandd saddle covers (https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FSCW-OS). I started getting them to use while transporting bikes on a car rack, and leave them on the leather saddles while they're at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,593
Views: 1,002,553
Posted By ascherer

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The...

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The rest are my regular riders, in the "grab-and-go" racks in the garage.
Top: Falcon, Paramount, Mercian
Bottom: PX10, Mrs. ascherer's Motobecane,...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 7,057
Posted By ascherer

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the...

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the season, and I am unabashedly a fair-weather commuter. There were a lot of riders out this morning, way more than I remember from last season,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,432
Posted By ascherer

Storage and display for me are all about utility....

Storage and display for me are all about utility. Grab-and-Go bikes that get ridden regularly are in the garage in Woodstock and guest bikes, projects-in-waiting, and fosters are in the basement....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,526
Posted By ascherer

I’m out! GLWTS!

I’m out! GLWTS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,526
Posted By ascherer

jdawginsc are the 7400 hubs 36-hole? PM sent.

jdawginsc are the 7400 hubs 36-hole? PM sent.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By ascherer

Shucks. Enjoy!

Shucks. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,012
Posted By ascherer

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next...

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next additions...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-13-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By ascherer

PM sent on the 600 6402 set.

PM sent on the 600 6402 set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,127
Posted By ascherer

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing...

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing peace to you and all who love Glen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,553
Posted By ascherer

Can't speak to replacement but my left meniscus...

Can't speak to replacement but my left meniscus repair took longer to resolve than the right - I overdid it too early and have been doing virtual PT for what seems like forever. Patience and stamina,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7,918
Views: 963,919
Posted By ascherer

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want...

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want to put in the time. It's off to the side now so maybe one day, some day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7,918
Views: 963,919
Posted By ascherer

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the...

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the NYC weather will be quite fair this week I hauled my International upstairs to give it a once-over. I decided it was time to figure out why I could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 63,407
Posted By ascherer

Yeah, if I'm clever I'll tune & clean it up and...

Yeah, if I'm clever I'll tune & clean it up and bring it back to the city on Monday. It begins!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 63,407
Posted By ascherer

it took patience and a pandemic. I work in a...

it took patience and a pandemic. I work in a landmarked building in midtown Manhattan and have been asking for indoor bike parking since I started 10 years back. After we returned to the office from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 63,407
Posted By ascherer

Haven't started commuting yet, so here's my...

Haven't started commuting yet, so here's my International from last season.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By ascherer

Slicker'n a greased gopher! Whoever scores this...

Slicker'n a greased gopher! Whoever scores this is lucky...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 21,817
Views: 3,151,260
Posted By ascherer

I had the opportunity to get out again today for...

I had the opportunity to get out again today for a few hours. Same direction but different roads.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 21,817
Views: 3,151,260
Posted By ascherer

What model is/was it? I have a 500 that I'm...

What model is/was it? I have a 500 that I'm pondering a different build approach.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21,817
Views: 3,151,260
Posted By ascherer

I missed last weekend for a host of reasons, and...

I missed last weekend for a host of reasons, and had today off so I squeezed in just shy of 25 bright, windy miles. The Falcon had freewheel issues towards the end of last season and hadn't gotten...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 732
Posted By ascherer

I feel ya. I rode my Falcon today and the bars...

I feel ya. I rode my Falcon today and the bars (38? 40?) are just too narrow. I need 42-44 but I want old logo Cinellis, either Giros or Campiones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By ascherer

Make it a long cage, add a Red Clover Triplizer...

Make it a long cage, add a Red Clover Triplizer and Retrofriction shifters, and you're ready to pull stumps in smooth style!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,438
Posted By ascherer

Absolutely nothing wrong! I'd rather ride up the...

Absolutely nothing wrong! I'd rather ride up the hills than walk. It's an Ultra 6 14-32 from our friend pastorbobnlnh, a Pat 72 NR derailleur, and 48/42 up front.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,438
Posted By ascherer

One that got away...I was hamming and hawing,...

One that got away...I was hamming and hawing, talking myself into it, you snagged it. Well done indeed!
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