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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 01:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,166
Posted By virula

Is the stem tall like a Technomic or just over...

Is the stem tall like a Technomic or just over the min. insertion line? That looks comfy.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-18, 12:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,303
Posted By virula

I know what you mean. Here’s one I rescued, but...

I know what you mean. Here’s one I rescued, but ended selling. It felt just a little small. A pity as it rode super nice.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-17, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,854
Posted By virula

crappy seller pics:

crappy seller pics:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-17, 09:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,854
Posted By virula

virula: it wouldn't hurt to ask your local...

virula: it wouldn't hurt to ask your local framebuilder what he'd charge to braze a new steer tub onto that fork, would it? Probably be more than a cheap replacement fork, but but maybe not too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-17, 10:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,854
Posted By virula

This makes sense! I will look at it much more...

This makes sense! I will look at it much more closely when I get home but I think I can see what you mean in the original photo. I did not see the actual frame builder when I picked up the bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-17, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,854
Posted By virula

No! of course that was from the builder who fixed...

No! of course that was from the builder who fixed the frame. I'm not doubting his judgement at all, I'm just curious how/why the fork ended up like that on a (apparent) factory build. And of course...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-17, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,854
Posted By virula

Is this fork unsafe?

Hello,
I recently had FEDEX damage a mid-80s Falcon Triathlon Success (531DB) in transit. I placed a damage claim and FEDEX paid up. The damage was to the top tube and I figured it was worth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-13, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,136,662
Posted By virula

1971 Semi-Pro

I just got this 1971 American Eagle Semi-Pro: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/10033962144_1230fe39a7_c.jpg

Serial is KS87737

The owner repainted it, originally it was silver according to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,647
Posted By virula

yeah, I'm leaning in that direction, funny you...

yeah, I'm leaning in that direction, funny you mention JB Weld, exactly what came to my head last night as I was drifting into sleep. The rear rim does not have the same issue, so I'm pretty set to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-13, 11:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,647
Posted By virula

I should have specified, these are 27" x 1.25",...

I should have specified, these are 27" x 1.25", 40/32h the spoke holes are 4-way offset, dimpled. Came with double-butted spokes. very special. The original hubs are really nice too, so my plan B...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-13, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,647
Posted By virula

is this safe? Dunlop Special Lightweight rim

I'm restoring a 1960 Raleigh Gran Sports. The lovely rims were quite rusty but they are cleaning up surprisingly well with oxalic. The inside of the rims held a nasty surprise, what I thought it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-13, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 529
Posted By virula

insights appreciated: Stella

I just came upon this Stella, a rescue from being thrown out. If anyone can identify and elaborate, I'd be grateful. It is not a very racy frame. There is a lot of tire clearance, it seems made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,040
Posted By virula

wow, thanks so much for the responses. I hope I...

wow, thanks so much for the responses. I hope I can learn enough to pay forward in these forums. Some things I left out from the list of components

Sakae Custom "Road Champion" bars
3ttt stem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,040
Posted By virula

more pics, help me identify, suggest restore options?

notice the 3 rivet holes where I think the Raleigh emblem would have been.

I need to know if I have to be especially reverent about painting it, or if this is not so special frame that I can just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-12, 04:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,040
Posted By virula

help me identify this... Raleigh RRA 1973 or similar?

Hi,

first post. Got this off CL, it was advertised as a LeJeune but looking at pics it seems to me the closest thing is a Raleigh RRA 1973. Unfortunately the frame has been-powder coated in very...
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