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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 951
Posted By miamijim

I have a huge stash of Maillard/Normandy NOS...

I have a huge stash of Maillard/Normandy NOS axles with cones. Just can’t remember where it is 🙄
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,683
Posted By miamijim

Campagnolo Record components Italian frames ...

Campagnolo Record components
Italian frames

Stay away from anything that’s not listed above.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7,894
Views: 956,129
Posted By miamijim

1911 pistols

1911 pistols
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-28-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By miamijim

2002 Rock Shox catalog or brochure?

I have a rear Rock Shox SID I'm trying to ID. Dual Air, no rebound or lockout adjustments. It just says 'SID' with no other nomenclature. Most of them have some other ID like 'race' or 'XC' .... Any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 464
Posted By miamijim

haha…. So the guy who designed all the McIntosh...

haha…. So the guy who designed all the McIntosh tube stuff was friends with the owner of the shop I worked at. I fixed all his bikes… He rode with like a 60t front ring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 464
Posted By miamijim

I grew up there… worked at the top shop for 12...

I grew up there… worked at the top shop for 12 years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 464
Posted By miamijim

A month ago I rented a Tesla from Hertz for $77...

A month ago I rented a Tesla from Hertz for $77 all in. My gas guzzler V8 Lexus would use $100 in gas. Packing and shipping will set you back $120+/-
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 794
Posted By miamijim

Slide a new inner wire through… then push each...

Slide a new inner wire through… then push each end and alternates ends until it breaks loose. A lot times the outer plastic is tore and is catching on the inside.

once it’s lose slide it out over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 464
Posted By miamijim

Localy where? And for what? To facilitate? ...

Localy where? And for what? To facilitate?

I’ve driven farther for a bike…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 464
Posted By miamijim

You could’ve been there and back already…

You could’ve been there and back already…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,303,498
Posted By miamijim

Mostly C Record with Cobalto brakes. Serotta ...

Mostly C Record with Cobalto brakes. Serotta

https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/bik/d/west-palm-beach-serotta-campagnollo-1987/7653540530.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 18,391
Posted By miamijim

The last banner year was 2013, in 2014 I saw a...

The last banner year was 2013, in 2014 I saw a drop in values. Before the 2015 season I sold everything of value. Around 2017 2018 I had some epic 'mystery box' giveaways. Not only has the resale...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6,526
Views: 800,041
Posted By miamijim

I may have a set… otherwise it’s eBay

I may have a set… otherwise it’s eBay
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,104
Posted By miamijim

You're working to the left. As previously stated,...

You're working to the left. As previously stated, work to the right. Measure the OLD, divide by 2 and that's your centerline. Measure for the drive side flange center to the drive side lock nut....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,104
Posted By miamijim

Pics have been re-loaded to my original thread: ...

Pics have been re-loaded to my original thread: 10-speeds on a 126mm hub SUCCESS - Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/591501-10-speeds-126mm-hub-success.html)

1. Know your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,104
Posted By miamijim

Ding, ding, ding. Set yourself up for success. ...

Ding, ding, ding. Set yourself up for success.

I’ll post more tomorrow…and also try to retrieve all the pics!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By miamijim

Yep. At the ‘Square Rene Viviani’.

Yep. At the ‘Square Rene Viviani’.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By miamijim

Carbon Alan in Paris

Just got back. Saw this locked up.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,635
Posted By miamijim

More important is how to use an ultrasonic...

More important is how to use an ultrasonic cleaner. Proper ratio of water and solution is critical as it helps carry the sonic wave. Get it wrong and there are no waves. Parts must not touch. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By miamijim

Amateur. I’ll pst up my collection when I get...

Amateur. I’ll pst up my collection when I get home.

OE Campy, 6 prong Suntour and other gems.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,937
Posted By miamijim

FWIW it may not be a Peugeot. Wrap sandpaper...

FWIW it may not be a Peugeot.

Wrap sandpaper around something round and sand the inside of the steerer versus the stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,339
Posted By miamijim

Date code is stamped into the rear derailleur. ...

Date code is stamped into the rear derailleur.

If I remember I’ll enter the details into my database and it’ll tell the year
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,848
Posted By miamijim

Rohloff

Rohloff
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,181
Posted By miamijim

Jim2527 here from the other forum…

Jim2527 here from the other forum…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 899
Posted By miamijim

Improperly packaged. A properly packaged...

Improperly packaged.

A properly packaged frame/bicycle will NEVER be damaged in shipping.

There are multiple impacts on the TT which means something wasn’t properly secured.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,112
Posted By miamijim

LOL. Bike owners are notoriously cheap. That...

LOL. Bike owners are notoriously cheap. That won’t work….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,303,498
Posted By miamijim

Serial number format is correct. Two holes in...

Serial number format is correct. Two holes in head tube looks correct. I don’t see any ‘red flags’. Goofy build though….mix n match everything.

5 number just means they built more than 99 that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,112
Posted By miamijim

Back in my shop days we were so busy there was no...

Back in my shop days we were so busy there was no other option. Bikes we sold first, everything else after that. During peak season we’d run about 2 weeks on our own bikes. Inconvenience repairs like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 07:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 687
Posted By miamijim

They’re a very odd thread. Every blue moon during...

They’re a very odd thread. Every blue moon during a solar flare, if you get lucky, eBay’s crystal ball gets a hit.

I see there’s a few listed now started at $25-ish. If it’s M8x1.0 pitch then try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,483
Posted By miamijim

W. Go for it.

W. Go for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 07:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,203
Posted By miamijim

Any of the automotive detailing sprays will work.

Any of the automotive detailing sprays will work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,483
Posted By miamijim

Click the link in post #22 and continue to read...

Click the link in post #22 and continue to read past the section quoted. Benefits positives and negatives are mentioned, particularly how the cables are wound.



In bold sums it up. Performance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,483
Posted By miamijim

You are correct. But the application sure does.

You are correct. But the application sure does.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-22, 02:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,483
Posted By miamijim

Ummm….we’re talking bikes not Airplanes. ...

Ummm….we’re talking bikes not Airplanes. Different applications have different requirements. I’ve installed tens of thousand of cables. SS for the win every time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,483
Posted By miamijim

WalMart. $10 for 2 brake and 2 derailleur with...

WalMart. $10 for 2 brake and 2 derailleur with housing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,966
Posted By miamijim

I’ll buy it all. Hit me up with a price.

I’ll buy it all. Hit me up with a price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,076
Posted By miamijim

Bump for an old thread. A member recently...

Bump for an old thread. A member recently requested a pdf copy of my database. Its still available. Database is from 1974-1990.

Pdf version: NOT searchable.

.accdb version: Searchable. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-22, 07:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,193
Posted By miamijim

I’ve done many, many frames with rivnuts. Would...

I’ve done many, many frames with rivnuts. Would do them with epoxy.

Loose rivnuts? Smear epoxy in there and re-crimp them
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,604
Posted By miamijim

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/d2502907_8f06_47e0_97fe_8a70d3970e5f_e0b775978366289d8fc273c06ba8f1b335dcdae3.jpeg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-26-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By miamijim

Dura Ace 7700 hubs

25th Anniversary hubs. 32 hole. 8, 9, 10s compatible. Spin silky smooth, very low miles. some skewer rash.

$200 Shipped to the Continental U.S. Paypal, cash, crypto
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By miamijim

DA 7700 hubs

Wrong sub forum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,825
Posted By miamijim

I have it on good authority that Paramount built...

I have it on good authority that Paramount built Valentino Campagnolo a frameset … that’s a Unicorn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,018
Posted By miamijim

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/300x247/tool_6fcfa0befb60738ab887f2de9565e76372352901.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 06:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,775
Posted By miamijim

Nope, not in the insurance business. I wrote...

Nope, not in the insurance business. I wrote them as an employee of a bicycle store.

So I’m wrong because I don’t agree with you? lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 292
Posted By miamijim

Heat and a better wrench. Make sure your only...

Heat and a better wrench. Make sure your only turning the nut and not the adjusting part underneath.

can’t say I’ve ever seen one of those not loosen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,775
Posted By miamijim

I wrote insurance insurance estimates for 14...

I wrote insurance insurance estimates for 14 years, both theft and accident.

Half of you are talking straight up extortion….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,775
Posted By miamijim

I wrote insurance insurance estimates for 14...

I wrote insurance insurance estimates for 14 years, both theft and accident.

Half of you are talking straight up extortion….

Any $750 bike will do everything better than a 197x LeTour. eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 345
Posted By miamijim

Just reminding myself to check my Shimano...

Just reminding myself to check my Shimano literature.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-29-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
Posted By miamijim

Yes, pm sent. There may be 1 person ahead of...

Yes, pm sent. There may be 1 person ahead of you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-22, 03:32 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,965
Posted By miamijim

If I had known about this 2 months ago I’d have...

If I had known about this 2 months ago I’d have made a serious run at it.

1. Not enough bikes/frames/parts to ‘flood the market’. Not even close.

2. One of my golden rules still hasn’t...
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