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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 781
Posted By non-fixie

Very unfortunate. Hoping for a swift recovery so...

Very unfortunate. Hoping for a swift recovery so you can get back to Paris and finish that trip as planned.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 02:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 337
Posted By non-fixie

Looks a bit too crude for original artwork. More...

Looks a bit too crude for original artwork. More like someone had a go with sticky letters and WC bands on what may be the original panels:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,152
Posted By non-fixie

The steep hills in the area are the Paterberg and...

The steep hills in the area are the Paterberg and the Koppenberg. They are nasty, but fairly short, so walking up is not such a big deal, if it comes to that. The Paterberg and Koppenberg are not in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 521
Posted By non-fixie

I would expect Martelly's entry level not to...

I would expect Martelly's entry level not to differ much from De Rosa's entry level or Colnagos' entry level.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 02:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,186
Posted By non-fixie

You rang sir? It doesn't look at all Dutch...

You rang sir?

It doesn't look at all Dutch to me. And although the name Van Nuys originated in the Netherlands, it is now very much an American name, I believe. Sounds a bit too posh for it to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,566
Posted By non-fixie

I like what you did with it. A lot. :thumb:

I like what you did with it. A lot. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,566
Posted By non-fixie

Update of the Union Sapporo of post #17...

Update of the Union Sapporo of post #17 (https://www.bikeforums.net/21192271-post17.html). Sleeker, more elegant. Even if I say so myself. :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 373
Posted By non-fixie

I have dissolved a bar stem, using sodium...

I have dissolved a bar stem, using sodium hydroxide (drain cleaner). Took me (well, the sodium hydroxide - I just sipped my G&T's during the wait) no more than a couple of hours. I did keep the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 554
Posted By non-fixie

Since 1906 Dutch law stipulates that every...

Since 1906 Dutch law stipulates that every bicycle must have a working bell. More importantly, I vastly prefer a discreet musical 'pingggggg' over yelling at people. :)

In practice this means I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By non-fixie

Nice build! Love the new colors. :thumb:

Nice build! Love the new colors. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 10,612
Posted By non-fixie

A year went by, I did build the bike and it made...

A year went by, I did build the bike and it made it to the #1 spot in the line-up. Even though I was familiar with the model (I already had a 62cm version) I like it even better than I expected. Two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 225
Posted By non-fixie

Pic assist: ...

Pic assist:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x900/side_cbdaee5240974cdfbb54ff52260fea8099a73fdd.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 378
Posted By non-fixie

Nice! With a 48-spoke rear wheel and Weinmann...

Nice! With a 48-spoke rear wheel and Weinmann A129 rims that was meant to be a serious touring bike.

Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 554
Posted By non-fixie

Allow me to throw a spanner in the works here,...

Allow me to throw a spanner in the works here, please. :)

The Mondia. No contest. Whatever the tubing, those demi-course / Halbrenner bikes generally make great light touring bikes. Excellent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 21,792
Views: 3,122,980
Posted By non-fixie

King William Alexander's birthday today. The...

King William Alexander's birthday today. The weather started out meh, so we decided to stay in. But the sun appeared in the late afternoon, and we decided to grab a couple of bikes go out for a ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 12:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 521
Posted By non-fixie

Beautiful frame. Looking forward to seeing it...

Beautiful frame. Looking forward to seeing it built up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 739
Posted By non-fixie

Useful advice. Be aware, however, that not all...

Useful advice. Be aware, however, that not all rental bikes come with clinchers. I have seen quite a few fitted with tubulars in the past.

This is a picture I took of rental bikes being prepared...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,152
Posted By non-fixie

Why not try and source an affordable bike...

Why not try and source an affordable bike locally, like on Kleinanzeigen (https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-retro-rennrad/k0), and join the fun? :)

Here's last year's report: Eroica Germania 2023...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 739
Posted By non-fixie

Excellent choice. :) Have little to add to...

Excellent choice. :)

Have little to add to what the others said above, other than that it may be a good idea to keep an eye on available lodging in the area on sites such as Booking.com...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 02:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,152
Posted By non-fixie

Thanks! I've added it to the list. You going?

Thanks! I've added it to the list. You going?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 01:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By non-fixie

Spoke compression at the bottom of the wheel is...

Spoke compression at the bottom of the wheel is distributed across more spokes, which is a meaningful advantage for heavier riders and/or loads. And the rear wheel generally takes most of the weight....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 449,266
Posted By non-fixie

A webshop sent me a couple of tires last week in...

A webshop sent me a couple of tires last week in a box that could easily have contained two dozens of said tires. "Air transport" gets a whole new meaning that way. :rolleyes:

Anyway, our furry...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 871
Posted By non-fixie

36/40 was a typical touring combo, BITD. A...

36/40 was a typical touring combo, BITD. A popular touring rim was the Weinmann concave rim. Not easy to clean, but very strong. NOS examples do pop up from time to time, but I wouldn't mind a used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 12:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 263
Posted By non-fixie

I would expect them to either use an appropriate...

I would expect them to either use an appropriate tool, like mentioned above, and/or have a box of seatposts in different sizes available to test fit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By non-fixie

Certainly. Used to be, anyway. Spent many a...

Certainly. Used to be, anyway. Spent many a Saturday in 1974 with my friends at the Sébring shop and commercial track in São Paulo. I believe I still have my slot car stuff from that time somewhere...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,188
Posted By non-fixie

The Rossi shop still exists. They might be able...

The Rossi shop still exists. They might be able to help you with decals and other stuff:

Cicli Rossi (https://www.ciclirossi.it/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 01:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 263
Posted By non-fixie

This is the bike, I believe. Oversized aluminum....

This is the bike, I believe. Oversized aluminum. I wouldn't bet on it taking a 26.8 diameter seat post. 27.2 or even 31.6 seems more likely. I'd take it to the nearest LBS and ask them to check.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 02:58 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 118,591
Posted By non-fixie

1978 sounds about right. Have a look here as...

1978 sounds about right. Have a look here as well: Motobecane Serial Number Database (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/893741-motobecane-serial-number-database.html)

There may be other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 214
Posted By non-fixie

Through my membership of De Oude Fiets...

Through my membership of De Oude Fiets (https://oudefiets.nl/), V-CC's Dutch sister club I have access to their library. Absolutely worth a few bob.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,900
Posted By non-fixie

Probably this T.A. cable guide. ...

Probably this T.A. cable guide.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1599x1066/ae52f4b2_a939_4896_abf1_8a93bbff0125_a2b0f8abe9cd30a53538079dabbb2db7e146625b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By non-fixie

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x1080/a73d9d00_f37e_4a7e_bdf9_b4e312f01229_8d250e7e17065b77ee04883f00a153790e4f084b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21,792
Views: 3,122,980
Posted By non-fixie

The weather was nice today, albeit with a strong...

The weather was nice today, albeit with a strong wind. So Mrs non-fixie and I decided on a ride after work. She was on her Snel, to which I'd fitted Nitto Grand Raundoneur (sic) bars and guidonnet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,761
Posted By non-fixie

The first bike I ever took on a vacation trip was...

The first bike I ever took on a vacation trip was this Gijs van Tuyl Racing Feather touring bike. The tall stem I had available for the build at the time was a bit short, but the bike turned out to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By non-fixie

There are different levels of dorkiness?

There are different levels of dorkiness?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By non-fixie

That looks like a very nice frame! Double eyelets...

That looks like a very nice frame! Double eyelets are a definite bonus when using racks. What frame angles and fork offset?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,568
Posted By non-fixie

Interesting subject. Paging fabiofarelli !

Interesting subject. Paging fabiofarelli !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3,888
Views: 1,138,191
Posted By non-fixie

Thank you. At 62cm this is already a rare XXL...

Thank you. At 62cm this is already a rare XXL size by French standards, and in this particular case an "Eddy fit" seems appropriate. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3,888
Views: 1,138,191
Posted By non-fixie

Made from Vitus 172 by Bernard Dangre's Starnord...

Made from Vitus 172 by Bernard Dangre's Starnord shop in Valenciennes. Eddy Merckx, ca 1975.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 62,675
Posted By non-fixie

That is quite the parking spot. Très chique!

That is quite the parking spot. Très chique!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,904
Posted By non-fixie

The Jubilee's wheel size is 24 x 1 3/8, according...

The Jubilee's wheel size is 24 x 1 3/8, according to the '89 catalogue, which is 547mm. MTB 26" is 559mm. That is only a 6mm difference in radius.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 364
Posted By non-fixie

Trikes were hot in those days! :) ...

Trikes were hot in those days! :)

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1480x2000/img_20240404_142827963_burst001_70102842ab1bac00c6f520433ca051ee3a8bad6a.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 379
Posted By non-fixie

Excellent! :thumb:

Excellent! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,285
Posted By non-fixie

I haven't much experience with tubulars, so...

I haven't much experience with tubulars, so nothing to add, alas.

But I do have a fairly large collection of tubular wheels waiting to be tried, so thanks for that list! Very useful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,500
Posted By non-fixie

So far, mine has held up well: ...

So far, mine has held up well:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x1080/f8c4fc43_7560_444f_87bf_d2a8c5361aa4_1a4b72bffa1399dce723e4445ee33de20f04c9db.jpg



They do show...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,500
Posted By non-fixie

Should you prefer a front bag, the Dia-Compe ENE...

Should you prefer a front bag, the Dia-Compe ENE front rack bolts straight onto your Dia-Compe or Weinmann brake caliper:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8,808
Views: 1,129,361
Posted By non-fixie

Lepper went belly up a few years ago, but...

Lepper went belly up a few years ago, but apparently there is still some old stock floating around. Got me a "Tourer" and am looking forward to giving it a try.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,500
Posted By non-fixie

Nearly everyone has the derailleur cables running...

Nearly everyone has the derailleur cables running along the down tube, which is why decent bottle cage clamps are made of thin chromed steel or aluminum.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,500
Posted By non-fixie

Just a few ideas, courtesy of mrs non-fixie. ...

Just a few ideas, courtesy of mrs non-fixie.

A CatEye reflector mount used for a bottle cage. Not the most robust solution. This one broke on the Belgian cobble stones a year later:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,417
Posted By non-fixie

I can't find it anymore in the current version of...

I can't find it anymore in the current version of the rules and guidelines of L'Eroica (https://eroica.cc/en/gaiole/regulation-eroica-gaiole), but there used to be an explicit statement in them that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By non-fixie

Another thing worth noting is that the logo is...

Another thing worth noting is that the logo is upside down. Either that or it is one of those rare left hand drive hubs.
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