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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 479
Posted By tgot

I've got that same kids toy organizer from IKEA...

I've got that same kids toy organizer from IKEA in my bike shed! But I've not got parts sufficiently organized for the drawer bins to slide into the slots yet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,517
Posted By tgot

One more congratulations! My spouse and I...

One more congratulations!

My spouse and I are approaching 20 years post-ring, so I haven't figured out anything yet as far as advice....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,219
Posted By tgot

I have an Ironman, nice functional and affordable...

I have an Ironman, nice functional and affordable sport watch if you need a stopwatch or countdown timer (reffing soccer!).

My everyday is a Skagen. Titanium, light, good sized face and hands....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

Hold out for a glass one. You want to pour your...

Hold out for a glass one. You want to pour your juices and drippings hot and separate before the gravy making, and every plastic one I've seen gets crazed and cloudy if you do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,265
Posted By tgot

Wherever the relationship is going, you'll get...

Wherever the relationship is going, you'll get there faster on a tandem!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,241
Posted By tgot

Original owner of a (97ish?) Trek 2120, carbon...

Original owner of a (97ish?) Trek 2120, carbon fiber tubes bonded to Alu lugs and rear triangle.

No problems! But I ride a lot less than many here.

I do try to give it an inspection and wiggle....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,178
Posted By tgot

File type?

Great article! Thanks for posting and for all the comments, I love learning about these things.

A question: What type of files are shown in the first page? The round file that I learned as 'rat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 882
Posted By tgot

Also, I knew I recalled discussion of non-Arai...

Also, I knew I recalled discussion of non-Arai drum brakes. I found this link in the tandem forum : https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brakes/karasawa-screw-on-tandem-drum-brake-replaces-arai/?geoc=US
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 882
Posted By tgot

Tandems Forum

OP,
You might have better luck asking on and searching the Tandem forum, and perhaps a Tandem-specific shop.

My Trek T1000 has a disc-mount adapter support as well as the pacman tab for drum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,500
Posted By tgot

There is no need to touch the ground with your...

There is no need to touch the ground with your bum on the saddle. As you slow down, stand on the pedals and get yourself ahead of the saddle, so that you can put one foot at pedal-bottom to hold your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 27,803
Posted By tgot

I'm out, but for a good reason: We're having our...

I'm out, but for a good reason: We're having our New Year's Eve family sleepover tonight, deferred because both families had COVID members at the end of Dec.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 763
Posted By tgot

Awesome work. I'm jealous of your tools,...

Awesome work. I'm jealous of your tools, organization, space, and most of all motivation!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 732
Posted By tgot

Another "in defense"

I went MegaRange in a 6-s to 7-speed conversion. The 14-24 6 speeds are the same, so for as much of the ride as I can pretend I'm strong, dancing on the pedals , I've got the nice close spacing.
...
Forum: Touring
12-17-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,425
Posted By tgot

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 14,033
Posted By tgot

Forgive my ignorance, but is Sheldon's advice to...

Forgive my ignorance, but is Sheldon's advice to always use balls from the same batch no longer relevant with modern manufacturing?
​​​​https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/hubs.html
Forum: Touring
12-13-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,425
Posted By tgot

Not sure it's a helpful guide, but my story: ...

Not sure it's a helpful guide, but my story:

I don't bike tour. It hasn't cracked the priorities with spouse, 3 kids, job, and limited vacation time. I live vicariously by dropping in on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,655
Posted By tgot

Things are getting serious!

Things are getting serious!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,655
Posted By tgot

Finish any project. I have the ItalVega and...

Finish any project. I have the ItalVega and ProTour frames with some parts on, and I just seem daunted by cabling and tape, chain and adjustments, etc. to finish them. Worse, my Ironman has been out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,892
Posted By tgot

They made a 22" mixte? I should buy one now in...

They made a 22" mixte? I should buy one now in preparation for the day I can't swing a leg over the bike anymore.

My father just gave up his bike, saying he can't balance well enough anymore to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,596
Posted By tgot

Take it to one of those "we'll appraise your...

Take it to one of those "we'll appraise your antiques" shows.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,056
Posted By tgot

That was a poorer example than I intended, I was...

That was a poorer example than I intended, I was in a rush. But others at around $300 are pretty common: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/d/santa-clara-steel-centurian-dave-scott/7673364830.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,056
Posted By tgot

777funk , If vintage for you extends into the...

777funk , If vintage for you extends into the 80s, here's a cheap example: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/oakland-centurion-ironman-dave-scott/7680268865.html

The long list above had two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,716
Posted By tgot

I'm not clear on how that works. Do you have a...

I'm not clear on how that works. Do you have a U-tube channel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

Centurion Road Bike - $250 (Oakland)

"Beautiful bike in good shape. Hasn’t been ridden in a while, but it has been stored indoors it’s whole life and needs a new rider."...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

That looks from the picture to be a T100, not a...

That looks from the picture to be a T100, not a T1000 tandem. The T1000 has oversized aluminum tubes, and came later.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

? :)

?
:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,617
Posted By tgot

I need to up my milage and altitude, maybe try to...

I need to up my milage and altitude, maybe try to harbor pilot a Tourica leg next year.

Looks like a great trip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

That's the Bike Exchange Coop, which has listed a...

That's the Bike Exchange Coop, which has listed a few nice "as-is" choices recently.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,060
Posted By tgot

You don't have the appropriate model-release...

You don't have the appropriate model-release signed?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,369
Posted By tgot

A friend and neighbor has a unit that seems...

A friend and neighbor has a unit that seems functionally equivalent to this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By tgot

Trek house brakes on Lemond Alpe d'Huez

Hi all. I recently purchased a 2002(ish?) Lemond Alpe d'Huez. It was only $200, and had effectively zero miles on it. Triple, setup with bars pretty high. My intended use is for my son, who's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,697
Posted By tgot

Good advice above. I have a stepstool adjacent...

Good advice above. I have a stepstool adjacent sometimes, other times I use the wall.

I set up my rollers in front of a window. Looking out is nice, and the reflection is just enough visual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 12:51 AM
Replies: 478
Views: 27,803
Posted By tgot

On my long list of excuses, a potentially better...

On my long list of excuses, a potentially better one: I'm out of town taking my eldest to college.

​​​​​A personal tragedy / failure: This is the only child of mine who would sometimes suggest a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

I always wonder that when people advertise...

I always wonder that when people advertise "custom" as a selling point. Maybe it would be more attractive if I knew the original rider's height, PBH, arm length, and flexibility?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,720
Posted By tgot

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1335_56d01dbf3c12f6c19658bf743c4a4db7670f4d9e.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 27,803
Posted By tgot

Sorry I wasn't there to help keep the pace down,...

Sorry I wasn't there to help keep the pace down, which has been my role when I make it to the ride. I had family plans for the day, which fell through...at 9:45.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,408
Posted By tgot

Pretty!

Pretty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

What size do you eyeball it to be?

What size do you eyeball it to be?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,215
Posted By tgot

[QUOTE=RiddleOfSteel;22947973]. I'm full Kapton...

[QUOTE=RiddleOfSteel;22947973]. I'm full Kapton tape on everything now. Two layers does it. 5/8" wide serves me well. ]

Do you ever have to cut the tape narrower for older rims? Does it fully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

Dave Moulton framed bike

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x2000/screenshot_20230711_183638_f3a049c6bb9ddb1ae013de19fe90e44c25edbba6.png
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-06-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,395
Posted By tgot

I did Dim Sum, bike, drink beer the other...

I did Dim Sum, bike, drink beer the other weekend, but none of it very quickly. Training?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

Gone! (And not by me.)

Gone! (And not by me.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 27,803
Posted By tgot

Great ride today! I enjoyed the route, the...

Great ride today! I enjoyed the route, the company, and seeing the bikes!

Sadly, I seem to have deleted the ride off my GPS instead of saving it. If anyone has the ride on Strava, could they DM me...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-30-23, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,438
Posted By tgot

I'll take the FC-M400 for $35, shipped.

I'll take the FC-M400 for $35, shipped.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 27,803
Posted By tgot

I will try to make it four. Although I've...

I will try to make it four.

Although I've not been feeling strong enough for the IM up hills, and my other C&V are parts not bikes, so my steed will not be Eroica compliant.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

Now it says $3000. They're holding an auction...

Now it says $3000. They're holding an auction apparently.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,867
Posted By tgot

Borrowed from the online library!

Borrowed from the online library!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-06-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 886
Posted By tgot

I've got the Shimano 14-34 with a 24-34 jump....

I've got the Shimano 14-34 with a 24-34 jump. Whenever I get there, I let out a sign of relief...."Bailout!"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,867
Posted By tgot

I had a similar grade-school (or early...

I had a similar grade-school (or early BoyScouts?) sing-a-long memory! But from the West Coast, and a mere 45ish years ago.

In fact, the "15 miles" is from the first verse, which is almost call&...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,114,433
Posted By tgot

Emailed at 10:40am after seeing this, but wasn't...

Emailed at 10:40am after seeing this, but wasn't the first. The Seven was gone by 2pm. Did anyone here get it?
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