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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,000
Posted By Tbone5

Is it me, or does that fork need a tuning? I...

Is it me, or does that fork need a tuning?

I bet that bike just hums down the road.

Probably picked it up for a song.


sorry, just couldn’t help myself😀
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 07:43 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,182,387
Posted By Tbone5

TREK 720 touring bike Reynolds 531 Shimano...

TREK 720 touring bike Reynolds 531 Shimano Ultegra 27 speed CLEAN - $400 (OC)https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/d/placentia-trek-720-touring-bike/7182485394.html

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,093
Posted By Tbone5

Show me your storage solution

Ok, we all love our bikes way too much and I confess to adding to, but never subtracting from, the herd. So to enable my habit/addiction, I really need a way to house all those bikes in the garage....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By Tbone5

Been going over old posts and realized I didn’t...

Been going over old posts and realized I didn’t post a picture of the final build. The bike rides well and I must say I'm pretty happy with the final result. My only complaint is the durability of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-17, 02:01 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,182,387
Posted By Tbone5

Stronglight Crank puller at a BIN reasonable...

Stronglight Crank puller at a BIN reasonable price:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-17, 09:08 AM
Replies: 22,330
Views: 4,656,830
Posted By Tbone5

Adds new meaning to "training"...

Adds new meaning to "training" :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-30-17, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 853
Posted By Tbone5

Hello there, A couple of questions: ...

Hello there,

A couple of questions:

What will the pump collapse down to?
What the threading on the rear hub

Thanks,

McD
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-17, 09:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,375
Posted By Tbone5

If you can't stand the rattle two ideas: ...

If you can't stand the rattle two ideas:

Expanding foam from hardware store or some glue. Shoot it into the the offending area and then rattle the ball until it gets imbedded in the goo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,915
Posted By Tbone5

Triple digit temperatures in San Francisco......

Triple digit temperatures in San Francisco... Good thing is is no global warming, as our government leaders tell us, or things would really be bad! :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-17, 10:18 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,182,387
Posted By Tbone5

I think its a tribble...ask Spock, he knows.

I think its a tribble...ask Spock, he knows.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-17, 06:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,676
Posted By Tbone5

I like what you're doing here. What stem are you...

I like what you're doing here. What stem are you using?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-17, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By Tbone5

Thanks for the input...good to get different...

Thanks for the input...good to get different perspectives. Special thanks to randyjawa. I've spent many an evening checking out your site and following your builds. I had forgotten barons. I own...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-17, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By Tbone5

Stuck out his thumb and pulled out a?

Looking for some recommendations out there. I've got a Motobecane Grand Jubile that I'm setting up as an upright "gentlemen's" bike. Looking to put friction thumb shifters on (2 x 5/6). Any...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-26-17, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,954
Posted By Tbone5

Im ridding a 58cm Le Champ and can only say this...

Im ridding a 58cm Le Champ and can only say this is a GREAT deal on a very nice frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-16, 02:30 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,182,387
Posted By Tbone5

If I were a bit taller I'd be buying these: ...

If I were a bit taller I'd be buying these:
Holdsworth

71 Holdsworth Frame & Forks + Extras (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/5923152148.html)


Peugeot


Peugeot Competition...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-16, 07:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,182,387
Posted By Tbone5

Seller mentions stress cracks on down tube by...

Seller mentions stress cracks on down tube by head lug...that plus mismatched wheels sets off warning bells to me. Parts may be worth it if local pick up. Just my 2 cents worth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-16, 09:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,196
Posted By Tbone5

I'm stuck in the same position, but using rattle...

I'm stuck in the same position, but using rattle can finish. As I understand it, the basic issue is how to make the final finish durable. Have given it several trys. All I've got for you is what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-16, 07:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,346
Posted By Tbone5

Got one of these on my Trek 720. It works, but...

Got one of these on my Trek 720. It works, but to tell the truth I'm just about to the point of replacing it it with a suntour cyclone GT. Anyone else out there feel the same way?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-19-16, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,984
Posted By Tbone5

For those sitting on the fence...IHMO this is a...

For those sitting on the fence...IHMO this is a really cool frame at a fair price. I've already got a Moto Le Champ otherwise I'd be buying this one. Snag it now!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-16, 06:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,003
Posted By Tbone5

Nice find and save. Been following the color...

Nice find and save. Been following the color controversy. I have the same bike and it's definitely teal with white (although yellowed with age. Just put my 1st sew ups on and was surprised what a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-16, 06:44 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,182,387
Posted By Tbone5

In LA that would have easily done $300 ..;Paint...

In LA that would have easily done $300 ..;Paint looks pretty good too..I would certainly have bought it. You did well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,678
Posted By Tbone5

Welcome to the club....vintage French cycles have...

Welcome to the club....vintage French cycles have an allure unto their own. I would point you to Sheldon Brown's excellent overview of the, er, shall we say endearing challenges these bikes present....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-16, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 916
Posted By Tbone5

Not an expert on this, but the prevailing wisdom...

Not an expert on this, but the prevailing wisdom I've read says not to mix production runs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-16, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,547
Posted By Tbone5

Thanks to all who have taken time to reply. From...

Thanks to all who have taken time to reply. From what Im hearing from all of you, I may have been too conservative in tightening down the adjustable cup. Will give the above sage advice a go and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-16, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,880
Posted By Tbone5

Thanks to all who have replied. I'm going to...

Thanks to all who have replied. I'm going to play around with adjustment some more (with new 1/4" bearings) and see what happens. Plan B will be the sealed Velo Orange BB.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,880
Posted By Tbone5

Thanks for the question. I bought the Le Champ...

Thanks for the question. I bought the Le Champ as a bare frame, so no original cup/bearings. If I recall correctly the LC was originally supplied with a Campy BB and the GJ had a Stronglight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,880
Posted By Tbone5

Vintage French Bottom Bracket - What size bearings?

I'm rebuilding 2 early 1970's Motobecane bikes (Le Champ and Grand Jubile). Both use Stronglight bottom brackets. I never saw the original bearings. Do these use the "standard" 1/4" bearings or,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,547
Posted By Tbone5

French Bearings -- Let's get to the bottom of this

I'm rebuilding 2 early 1970's Motobecane bikes (Le Champ and Grand Jubile). Both use Stronglight bottom brackets. I never saw the original bearings. Do these use the "standard" 1/4" bearings or,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-16, 09:34 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,182,387
Posted By Tbone5

That could explain the bent fork.

That could explain the bent fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,182,387
Posted By Tbone5

Nice looking Tour de France Vintage Gitane...

Nice looking Tour de France

Vintage Gitane Tour de France Professional Bicycle Reynolds 531 Nice | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-16, 06:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,472
Posted By Tbone5

On this frame i stripped the frame to bare metal....

On this frame i stripped the frame to bare metal. Primed and color coated wth Duple-Color. Lightly sanded between coats with 1000 to 2000 grit. Thinking 2 coats primer and 3 - 4 coats of color. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-16, 10:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,472
Posted By Tbone5

Thanks to everyone's input I finished up with the...

Thanks to everyone's input I finished up with the frame. Its not perfect, but pretty darn good IMHO. I used medium rubbing compound followed up swirl remover. Finished with paste wax. Hard to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-16, 06:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,472
Posted By Tbone5

Thanks to all for your input. I concur with...

Thanks to all for your input. I concur with Salamandrine....Im not going to get it perfect. Will take a conservraltive approach and go with the rubbing compound. I laid down 2 coats of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-16, 08:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,472
Posted By Tbone5

Are you recommending a LIGHT sanding with @ 2000...

Are you recommending a LIGHT sanding with @ 2000 to knock down the high spots? I've got 2 coats of clear on the frame so I imagine with a light touch this would work??or perhaps just rubbing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,472
Posted By Tbone5

In the Clear, Now What?

I'm in the final stages of a rattle can paint job. Stripped to bare metal, primed, sanded, color coated, sanded, color coated again, followed by more sanding (2000) and a clear coat.

Clear coat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-16, 05:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,878
Posted By Tbone5

Following up.. Put everything in a car parked...

Following up.. Put everything in a car parked outside and let things cook for a week or so. The frames were given a second coat this morning. Decided the forks pictured below were just fine with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-01-16, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By Tbone5

Having searched for a long time...and paid more...

Having searched for a long time...and paid more than this asking $...I can say this is a deal, you aint going to find cheaper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-16, 09:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,878
Posted By Tbone5

Decals were not water transfers, but I did wet...

Decals were not water transfers, but I did wet the frame to allow me to move them arround when appling. Really more of a peel and place variety that I purchased from cyclomondo. They were designed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-16, 05:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,878
Posted By Tbone5

I'm Rattled! update

I've repainted several bikes, but have been disappointed with the durability of rattle can paint. Decided to take the plunge and try Eastwood's 2K Aero-Spray and thought I'd share first impressions....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-16, 06:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,313
Posted By Tbone5

Yep..this was how it was done.

Yep..this was how it was done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-16, 02:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,182,387
Posted By Tbone5

A bit high $, but appears to be a nice Moto Grand...

A bit high $, but appears to be a nice Moto Grand Jubile with tasteful upgrades:

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/5471934837.html

508602
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 14,569
Posted By Tbone5

Why do men have nipples?

Why do men have nipples?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-16, 10:55 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 45,151
Posted By Tbone5

I would defer to verktyg as he knows a whole lot...

I would defer to verktyg as he knows a whole lot more than most of us. My 2 cents worth is drawn to what little of the head tube emblem that I can see. From what is visible, i would infer the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-16, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,112
Posted By Tbone5

Another thought to add to the mix. If you used...

Another thought to add to the mix. If you used water during the application process, be sure to give everything ample time to dry out before clear coating. I bought a set of nice reproduction...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-16, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,228
Posted By Tbone5

Well no pearlescent plain white it must be.

Well no pearlescent plain white it must be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-16, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,228
Posted By Tbone5

Nice on your end as well...i see many common...

Nice on your end as well...i see many common elements/lines between our two bikes. I believe I have the icebox white but need to up catalog scans to be sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-16, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,228
Posted By Tbone5

Here are the pics with decals (one of the...

Here are the pics with decals (one of the kestrels is in the background):

504781

504782

504783
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-16, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,228
Posted By Tbone5

Waterford Paramount

Been doing some research and I believe I just added a Waterford built Schwinn Paramount to the stable. Feel free to add your 2 cents if you know about these.
Serial # is 58OC K84XX. From what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-16, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By Tbone5

I too like the cannondale look and ride. One...

I too like the cannondale look and ride. One thing that catches my eye is the fork...looks bent to me. Add to that the rims don't match and you might want to take a closer look....price still seems...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-28-16, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 970
Posted By Tbone5

Need some pics!

Need some pics!
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