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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 213
Posted By merziac

Forgot to add a critical for me note. I...

Forgot to add a critical for me note.

I always lock the cable to the bar with electrical tape, full wrap to the exit and 2-3 at the exit so it stays put and doesn't mess with the actual bar tape....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 213
Posted By merziac

I made the big silver Merz analog for Eroica last...

I made the big silver Merz analog for Eroica last year, switched it to SunTour barcons and plain brake levers.

Made the cables a little short but they work and look pretty good to my eye.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 638
Posted By merziac

Kinda looks like it might be from a movie? :foo:

Kinda looks like it might be from a movie? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 638
Posted By merziac

As well as scared and psycho, failure was not an...

As well as scared and psycho, failure was not an option. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 293
Posted By merziac

Could be confused. :foo: Maybe not sure of...

Could be confused. :foo:

Maybe not sure of what its pursuing? :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,103,397
Posted By merziac

jamesdak :thumb: That's one heck of a haul,...

jamesdak

:thumb: That's one heck of a haul, very, very jelly. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,618
Posted By merziac

Skip weighed in about a set he had so I figured...

Skip weighed in about a set he had so I figured he might have some insight. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 148
Posted By merziac

75 brochure says you are correct, seller may be...

75 brochure says you are correct, seller may be off on their measurement. :twitchy:

https://sheldonbrown.com/bike-screensaver1024x768/pages/1975-raleigh-pro.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,618
Posted By merziac

I see that now but was thinking Skip might weigh...

I see that now but was thinking Skip might weigh in. ;)

Paging smontanaro
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,618
Posted By merziac

So no worries but this is a 5 year old zombie...

So no worries but this is a 5 year old zombie thread, you may get a response, we'll see. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,005
Posted By merziac

No worries man I had to do a deep dive to verify...

No worries man I had to do a deep dive to verify my story was good.

Was really glad I did, got me back onto Metacortex, man I miss him.;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 11,837
Posted By merziac

Well the less polite terms come from those who...

Well the less polite terms come from those who have no business weighing in, they should quickly and succinctly be summarily dismissed in short order. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 11,837
Posted By merziac

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a...

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a great way, those seat covers are genius, they add a perfect amount of whimsy, especially on a bike like this.

Great work. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,005
Posted By merziac

Don't think I've seen SunTour in the catalogs on...

Don't think I've seen SunTour in the catalogs on these and never saw any new ones with them back in the day. ;)

https://schwinnbikeforum.com/SLDB/Details/dtail_7074.htm#1973

Campy GT, Rally's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,441
Posted By merziac

cudak888 Curt, I went with silverware drawer...

cudak888

Curt, I went with silverware drawer divider/organizers, some screen/wire versions but there are more robust versions, some are not that cheap so.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,580
Posted By merziac

Not sure and don't think so but there will be a...

Not sure and don't think so but there will be a Classic Rendevous West in Davis Calif. Oct 19.

Show, swap and ride, this may be a good alternative that just might be a better option. :twitchy:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By merziac

Veeeeery interesting. ;) Tx!

Veeeeery interesting. ;)

Tx!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,479
Posted By merziac

This seems to me to may have been what helped...

This seems to me to may have been what helped them catch fire in the market so fast.

Close enough worked just fine for most, especially new riders that may have lacked confidence.

Sizing far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,713
Posted By merziac

And the dust caps appear to be in pretty good...

And the dust caps appear to be in pretty good shape. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By merziac

Its sitting right there, Pledge, I've seen it...

Its sitting right there, Pledge, I've seen it used at shows for being quick and easy.

I asked a good friend that is a world class painter about it and he said he didn't know and had never used it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,479
Posted By merziac

All good, anything that makes any of this work is...

All good, anything that makes any of this work is golden. :thumb:

Many of us are past the point where form can still overrule function, whatever it takes to get down the road well is what it is,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 839
Posted By merziac

Glennfordx4, Sheri, So sorry for your loss,...

Glennfordx4, Sheri,

So sorry for your loss, thank you for your kind words telling us about this.

I am also Ford guy so Glenn's posts always got my attention when they came up, figured we were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 506
Posted By merziac

I almost never ride in the drops, never raced,...

I almost never ride in the drops, never raced, back, neck, arms, hands and wrists can't go there and I can't see down there. :twitchy:

That being said, I also can't stomach C+V without them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,835
Posted By merziac

Much of this shows how important full extension...

Much of this shows how important full extension can be and is.

This also fully lines up with range of motion full extension exercises after knee surgery that are critical to optimal recovery.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By merziac

Glad you pulled that off, could have been a much...

Glad you pulled that off, could have been a much different outcome. :twitchy:

Looks like you were on the perfect bike from here, great work on this. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,835
Posted By merziac

Robvolz This seems like a simple equation...

Robvolz

This seems like a simple equation but is not, the 2.5, 5mm or what ever can be a pretty big deal.

The extra or less arm length is multiplied around the arm travel of the stroke making...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,714
Posted By merziac

Brilliant! :thumb:

Brilliant! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 35,767
Posted By merziac

Well, at the bridge, not sure where the "on" pics...

Well, at the bridge, not sure where the "on" pics are ATMO. :twitchy:

Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks OR, open grate over the mighty Columbia.

A little squirrelly with just the right amount...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By merziac

:thumb: jjhabbs Pretty and pretty dang cool...

:thumb: jjhabbs

Pretty and pretty dang cool John, very nice score, no Condor knowledge from here, my bad. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Sellers remorse can be far worse...

:thumb:

Sellers remorse can be far worse than buyers IMO. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,479
Posted By merziac

Again with the stem and SP, and the bars/levers...

Again with the stem and SP, and the bars/levers cranked way up to meet me. :twitchy:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 758
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place, we live for this stuff. :thumb:

You need 5 posts X 2 days for 10 to post pics, anti spam measure that serves us very well.

You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 454
Posted By merziac

2nded, motion passes, make it so. ;)

2nded, motion passes, make it so. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,714
Posted By merziac

It's even more impressive in person. ;)

It's even more impressive in person. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,541
Posted By merziac

You need to quote the poster you are addressing...

You need to quote the poster you are addressing so they know who you are talking to. :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,479
Posted By merziac

Tx, yeah that's a long one, I have a chrome one...

Tx, yeah that's a long one, I have a chrome one that is a bit longer but it seems to be a lesser model as the crappy plastic head and sleeve/grip do not come off like the regular one's.

This is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,479
Posted By merziac

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4926_80fd60fdd83db6a4f226fcaf4eafd11102c606fa.jpg

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 27,977
Posted By merziac

Great work and bikes lads. :thumb:

Great work and bikes lads. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,479
Posted By merziac

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3307_22a8a116a7dde4550bb18c2d5c8d07484dcb5792.jpg

Lots of stem and SP. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,479
Posted By merziac

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,541
Posted By merziac

Not sure about the "sport" aspect but this one...

Not sure about the "sport" aspect but this one was built for Paris Brest Paris by one of the very best in the business and I can tell you from personal experience it gets more stable the faster you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,128,422
Posted By merziac

The French constructors who took tandems and all...

The French constructors who took tandems and all else very seriously used cantis to win a lot of competitions, races and contests.

The Concourse de machines technical time trials, Paris Brest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,021
Posted By merziac

Add them to your album on your homepage and they...

Add them to your album on your homepage and they may get moved here.

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place, we live for this stuff. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
Posted By merziac

Not always but mostly on higher end components...

Not always but mostly on higher end components and getting less so by the day, profit at all costs and all that. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 494
Posted By merziac

Rat Rod, scrub off all loose and soft rust, maybe...

Rat Rod, scrub off all loose and soft rust, maybe matte or clear coat some select parts, rub out some/most with oil, penetrant, preservative or maybe gun bluing, flat or matte black for accents? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,714
Posted By merziac

You need to get to the alter before she comes to...

You need to get to the alter before she comes to her senses. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,714
Posted By merziac

Tx, I get it and don't dispute the need for many...

Tx, I get it and don't dispute the need for many to prioritize riding over wrenching but for me they go hand in hand, one doesn't happen without the other, by my hand, period. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,123
Posted By merziac

That's one heck of a story, plenty cool if even...

That's one heck of a story, plenty cool if even only half true. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,714
Posted By merziac

Nothing pathetic about it, your riding, your...

Nothing pathetic about it, your riding, your deal, plain and simple.

My riding is quite pathetic by most standards here but I'm fine with it, it is what it is and I'm good with it, I have to make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,714
Posted By merziac

While I agree with plenty of this in theory I...

While I agree with plenty of this in theory I will posit that IMO many here including and especially myself derive great pride, pleasure and satisfaction from the immense sense of accomplishment that...
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