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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 709
Posted By embankmentlb

Thanks to everyone for posting their wonderful...

Thanks to everyone for posting their wonderful rigs! I don’t feel so alone 😊...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 709
Posted By embankmentlb

Lonely 26 in a 29 world?

Hi everyone, I took my old 2001 Klein Attitude out for some trail rides over the weekend. Three 20 mile rides on some pavement, dirt access roads & single track. I had a great time! Nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,919
Posted By embankmentlb

Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 774
Posted By embankmentlb

Quality parts with modern conveniences for 126...

Quality parts with modern conveniences for 126 spacing. I wish someone would take this so I could stop pondering.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By embankmentlb

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aerodynamic 3r
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 774
Posted By embankmentlb

What is the rear spacing? 8 speed hyper...

What is the rear spacing?
8 speed hyper cassette?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By embankmentlb

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Mine also was cobbled together from my old ride, an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By embankmentlb

Excellent bike! DM is probably my favorite...

Excellent bike!
DM is probably my favorite frame builder.
I like his story and philosophy. His frames are not overly ornate, just well made & to be ridden. I remember his advertisements in 80s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-10-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 312
Posted By embankmentlb

I would like to share what I learned the other...

I would like to share what I learned the other day. Black India ink works wonders on beat up black anodized components. I don’t know how permanent it will be but I found it to work amazingly well in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-17-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By embankmentlb

I believe Ultegra dt shifters only went to 8...

I believe Ultegra dt shifters only went to 8 speed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-16-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By embankmentlb

I have never seen those. Would like some myself.

I have never seen those. Would like some myself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,590
Posted By embankmentlb

The treading is English. I believe the seat post...

The treading is English. I believe the seat post is 27.2. Daisy, the cat, is my assistant. She is in charge of quality control!
The bike was purchased by a previous owner at the The Big Wheel in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,590
Posted By embankmentlb

Thank you! Could be Gitane. I don’t have a clue. 😊

Thank you! Could be Gitane. I don’t have a clue. 😊
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,590
Posted By embankmentlb

Many years ago there was a discussion in the CR...

Many years ago there was a discussion in the CR group regarding Flying Dutchman. Something was mentioned about Allegro? being the manufacturer. I am open to ideas.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,590
Posted By embankmentlb

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Flying Dutchman, don’t see many of these around....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 407
Posted By embankmentlb

One summer in the early 80s I worked at a small...

One summer in the early 80s I worked at a small shop that carried Panasonic. Drooled over that bike or the 80s version of it in ice blue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 407
Posted By embankmentlb

I do have clamp on shifters. Hoping for a frame...

I do have clamp on shifters. Hoping for a frame that has little in the way of braze-on fittings.
This project is all in the early stages. Really trying to establish a direction to devote my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 407
Posted By embankmentlb

70s frame for black dura-ace

Hi gang. I am slowly pulling together a collection of black Dura-Ace 7100. The mid 1970s is just a bit before my introduction to cycling so I would like some input from the seasoned experts. What...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,780
Posted By embankmentlb

https://youtu.be/9qWQkjTRzuM?si=-JK4bJS1-TictHkF ...

https://youtu.be/9qWQkjTRzuM?si=-JK4bJS1-TictHkF

Joo can’t pick a favorite either. However, he really likes his Look Hinault 753!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-31-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By embankmentlb

I wish someone would go ahead and buy these. It’s...

I wish someone would go ahead and buy these. It’s all I can do not to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,602
Posted By embankmentlb

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Gainesville Ga. Schwinn, 1988.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By embankmentlb

C Record oddities discussed?

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Calling in the experts!! The more I learn about Campy from this era the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,695
Posted By embankmentlb

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More Ofmega & Campy obsolescence!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,695
Posted By embankmentlb

You have a good eye! Those are F3’s. Custom...

You have a good eye! Those are F3’s. Custom painted and detailed Long bonnet F3’s as delivered from GM. These are actual old Varney shells on Athearn HF drive chassis.
Maybe I can post a close up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,270
Posted By embankmentlb

https://youtu.be/2k6OsRGAADo?si=M2zX0TBJL2kxfPrK ...

https://youtu.be/2k6OsRGAADo?si=M2zX0TBJL2kxfPrK
Intersting video and test ride of a bonded frame. Bikeit uk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,695
Posted By embankmentlb

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Some excellent displays in this thread. I made this ove4 the holidays to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,216
Posted By embankmentlb

Do the decals seem to be clear coated? I know...

Do the decals seem to be clear coated? I know that in the day TSD would supply decal sets to dealers and we used them on old junk bikes as a lark. I had an old Panasonic DX 2000 rattle canned with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 205
Posted By embankmentlb

I am in Georgia and would love to be a part of...

I am in Georgia and would love to be a part of some vintage rides in the South East.
There was a ride advertised for vintage bikes on July 9th of 2023 just south of Atlanta. Unfortunately I had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,370
Posted By embankmentlb

Excellent bike! Showroom clean to boot!

Excellent bike! Showroom clean to boot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 971
Posted By embankmentlb

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Merry Christmas!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,293
Posted By embankmentlb

I am speaking somewhat out of just what I read in...

I am speaking somewhat out of just what I read in advertisements and talking to others. The truth is a never actually touched a piece of Campy until 1987.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,293
Posted By embankmentlb

Cyclists in the 1970s and 80s were a pretty...

Cyclists in the 1970s and 80s were a pretty conservative lot. That is why Campagnolo was so popular. It always worked day after day despite being 10 years behind in technology.
Catalogs of the day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,684
Posted By embankmentlb

Ride more. Display more of my old parts in...

Ride more.
Display more of my old parts in more artistic and fun ways. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,579
Posted By embankmentlb

I am generally not a fan of retro re issue bikes....

I am generally not a fan of retro re issue bikes. Raleigh did that with their red, black & yellow team frames years ago. The new frames may have been high quality but the details were poor at best....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,236
Posted By embankmentlb

May I suggest searching for Campagnolo in Fine...

May I suggest searching for Campagnolo in Fine Art America’s site. Some nice and interesting items available there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 607
Posted By embankmentlb

Campy experts & pulleys

I am a fan of vintage Campy but I am certainly no expert. I find that some Nuevo record era pulley wheels are labeled Campagnolo and some apparently are not. Do they differ from model of derailleur...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-03-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,002
Posted By embankmentlb

Pm sent!

Pm sent!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 03:58 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,350
Posted By embankmentlb

The bike that lives in my dreams: 3rensho...

The bike that lives in my dreams:
3rensho Aerodynamics
Suntour Symetric shifters
Suntour Cyclone front and rear derailleurs
Sugino Aero Mighty crank & pedals
Sintour Superbe hubs
Diacomp...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-23, 03:37 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,291
Posted By embankmentlb

No question.

No question.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,291
Posted By embankmentlb

I had a subscription to VeloNews starting the...

I had a subscription to VeloNews starting the late 1970s. It was clear at that time that Lemond had a special talent. If America had any chance of succeeding in Europe it was with Lemond. How far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 02:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By embankmentlb

I don’t have a solution but sounds like a you...

I don’t have a solution but sounds like a you have some cool bits to work with!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By embankmentlb

Amazing how geometry has changed. Today we have...

Amazing how geometry has changed. Today we have been sold on a soft Cadillac ride and high handlebars. No saying the new is necessary bad but maybe we have lost that sports car feel and satisfaction.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By embankmentlb

Thanks for a the responses! I spent a few hours...

Thanks for a the responses! I spent a few hours this weekend maintaining the GT and even went for a couple of rides. Everything works fine. My biggest gripe is the Suntour paddle shifters. They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By embankmentlb

I have been researching this bike for some time....

I have been researching this bike for some time. Many people say 650b tires will mount right up to these wheels. I will probably build new wheels in 650b anyway.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By embankmentlb

GT Continnum Upgrade

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This is a project I have started and stopped several different times over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,034
Posted By embankmentlb

I would have thought some spoke wrench work would...

I would have thought some spoke wrench work would be the answer until a proper repair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 17,815
Posted By embankmentlb

Generation E for e-bikes.

Generation E for e-bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By embankmentlb

Shimano 572 crankset removal help

I pulled my old 2001 Klein Attitude out of storage. Getting back into trail riding. Wonderful bike! It has a Shimano LX 572 octalink crank. I would like to remove the crank for grease and cleaning....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 792
Posted By embankmentlb

Those welds! Built on a Monday I suppose.

Those welds! Built on a Monday I suppose.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,581
Posted By embankmentlb

European and many serious cyclists were very slow...

European and many serious cyclists were very slow to adopt index shifting so Campy had some time to make the change. Suntour did not have the same global following
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