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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 577
Posted By jrg1244

Just checked those out... They look super nice....

Just checked those out... They look super nice. Very heavy though. Definitely an option though! Anyone have experience with the Atlas rims?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 577
Posted By jrg1244

Good eye. My fault. I meant Sun Rhyno Lite,...

Good eye. My fault. I meant Sun Rhyno Lite, which is available in 40h and 36h but is essentially a MTB rim from my view.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 577
Posted By jrg1244

I was hoping to run 28s, but I don't think that...

I was hoping to run 28s, but I don't think that will work on the wider Sun Rhyno Lites, which are 22mm inside and 27.4mm outside...

As a test, I slid in a set of 700c Pacenti Brevets with 30c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 577
Posted By jrg1244

40h Rear / 36h Front C&V Rims

Ugh. The despair. I have drooled with desire over a set of Gen 1 Phil Wood Hubs for many moons. Finally, and much to my surprise, a 1976 Bertin that I bought on eBay came equipped with a set of Gen 1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By jrg1244

It appears that is exactly the case! The stop...

It appears that is exactly the case! The stop tab on my Simplex Super LJ is nowhere near the stop on the Campy dropout. It was extremely confusing at first, however it doesn't seem to matter with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By jrg1244

It's a rider! Can't wait to get it off the stand...

It's a rider! Can't wait to get it off the stand and onto my local loop. Will update!



Interesting, thanks. The only tubing decal I see is the Durifort decal on the fork. No frame decals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,534
Posted By jrg1244

Currently wrenching on what I believe to be a...

Currently wrenching on what I believe to be a 1976 Bertin C-37, with most components gold anodized like the Simplex shifters and derailleurs, Mafac levers and brakes as well as Mavic stem and Belleri...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By jrg1244

Stein crank puller arrived safely in Maine. Will...

Stein crank puller arrived safely in Maine. Will put it to the test later today, pulling a Stronglight 105bis from my 1976 Bertin C37, I believe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By jrg1244

Excellent! PM incoming.

Excellent! PM incoming.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By jrg1244

Any chance this thread and tool is still making...

Any chance this thread and tool is still making the rounds? Just acquired a lovely Bertin that is in need of a crank pull.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 262
Posted By jrg1244

Decal Decision - Scapin

I'm faced with a decision on decal replacement for a Scapin that I bought here on the C&V Sales board about a year ago, maybe longer. The decals on the downtube were in rough shape from the moment I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 41,297
Posted By jrg1244

I certainly have more bikes than watches... But...

I certainly have more bikes than watches... But this one, like my Basso Gap, is a favorite - Doxa Sub 300T divingstar with Isofrane strap
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By jrg1244

I agree, it only works to get them apart. You may...

I agree, it only works to get them apart. You may be missing something like another nut or have the wrong cone in there. Also, you may have the wrong size bearings, allowing the cone to screw in too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By jrg1244

Fairly sure I have the same set of hubs, Chorus 8...

Fairly sure I have the same set of hubs, Chorus 8 speed Exa-Drive era. I will check them when I get home tonight, but I'd think, in the meantime, you can put one wrench on the drive side and another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 550
Posted By jrg1244

You can make everything you need for short money...

You can make everything you need for short money at the hardware store. Love him or hate him, RJ the bike guy on youtube has some good videos of improvised headset tools. My crown race setter is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By jrg1244

Pretty sure I have a set from a late 80s ST....

Pretty sure I have a set from a late 80s ST. Think they're the same?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-05-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 535
Posted By jrg1244

I have one too. Came in an 80s Scapin and I hate...

I have one too. Came in an 80s Scapin and I hate it, so it's on the block. Would prefer a trade though... Got anything to swap?

...
Forum: For Sale
01-15-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,576
Posted By jrg1244

Is 64cm measured center to center, or to top? ...

Is 64cm measured center to center, or to top? Also what's the top tube measure center to center?

Thanks!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-15-22, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By jrg1244

PM Sent.

PM Sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By jrg1244

YES!!! I have seen the light by way of google. ...

YES!!! I have seen the light by way of google. I am obviously missing the top lock nut which appears to be made of unobtanium…. Is that a fair assessment?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By jrg1244

Mystery Headset

I bought the tall Havnoonian from C&V BF'er Shrevvy. The bottom bracket and headset are interesting.... The BB is pretty easy to identify, SKF. The headset has me stumped. Any idea what this is?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,881
Posted By jrg1244

hahahahaha…. Not a chance! Here’s the bike...

hahahahaha…. Not a chance! Here’s the bike currently, fresh Vittoria’s and shellacked newbaum’s tape. One of my favorites.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,961
Posted By jrg1244

That's a winner! Assuming that's a 25" frame,...

That's a winner! Assuming that's a 25" frame, what's the top tube measure? (I already have the ebay window open searching for my very own Voyageur SP)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,961
Posted By jrg1244

I recall a post here, not too long ago, where...

I recall a post here, not too long ago, where someone put either Shimano Di2 or Campy EPS electronic shifting on a mid-70's Schwinn Paramount. We ride and tinker with vintage bikes because it's fun....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-23-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By jrg1244

My ‘84 Basso Gap has a 27.2 Cinelli Via Folli...

My ‘84 Basso Gap has a 27.2 Cinelli Via Folli seatpost currently in perfect condition. It would look great with this one, but I’m wondering about the length. Some of these campys are VERY short. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-15-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,029
Posted By jrg1244

Your Peugeot is glorious! GLWS and...

Your Peugeot is glorious! GLWS and congratulations to whoever pulls the trigger on it. I am literally heartbroken that it's not my size. If only I could cut my legs down to fit the bike... Is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 35,528
Posted By jrg1244

One of my faves.... 1974 Schwinn Paramount,...

One of my faves.... 1974 Schwinn Paramount, 66x62 sitting on my office bike rack....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-10-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By jrg1244

Hmmmm…. I may just be able to ride this. Know...

Hmmmm…. I may just be able to ride this. Know anything more about the frame? Model? Tubeset? I assume 100/130 spacing?

PM Sent

J
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-08-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,176
Posted By jrg1244

I have an exact match to this, the color is even...

I have an exact match to this, the color is even the same, though it's a little bigger at 65cm. It's my favorite bike in the stable and I can be heard talking to myself in Italian while riding... ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,760
Posted By jrg1244

I have an ‘88 ST400 with 126mm spacing. I LOVE...

I have an ‘88 ST400 with 126mm spacing. I LOVE this bike! It’s my commuter and tourer all rolled into one. Most of the components are Campy Racing Triple, except brakes which are pre-CPSC Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 794
Posted By jrg1244

I had a similar issue with my 11 speed Campy...

I had a similar issue with my 11 speed Campy Potenza. Smallest cog (11) to next one up shift was flaky at best, rest of the cogs shifted fine. In my case, it ended up being a missing ferrule in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By jrg1244

OK! Thanks to all who responded... Seems like a...

OK! Thanks to all who responded... Seems like a neat little rack for light loads. Do I need longer brake pivot bolts? Or will these racks work with the existing?

Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-22, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By jrg1244

Small Front Rack for Weinmann Center-Pulls?

I spotted the picture below this AM on the always entertaining Craigslist thread. I was intrigued by this small front rack/bag support and see that it's attached via the centerpull pivots to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,800
Posted By jrg1244

For me, Finish Line Wax Ceramic lube. Goes on...

For me, Finish Line Wax Ceramic lube. Goes on white, dries clear and tends to keep my drivetrain surprisingly clean. Only downside is that it needs frequent application, I probably add more every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 865
Posted By jrg1244

Sturmey Archer makes a decent one, but it's...

Sturmey Archer makes a decent one, but it's pretty thick, which may be a good or bad thing depending on your chainline. For my last SS build, it was perfect, as I wanted to increase chainline a bit...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-01-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 796
Posted By jrg1244

Here’s my 90mm… ...

Here’s my 90mm…

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1205x1600/6620cf6f_fb11_4d4d_95d0_e3fc93d936f9_cc937f9c1d7a7ca886489ec8eba2cb2191996554.jpeg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-28-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 796
Posted By jrg1244

I have a 90mm, wing logo stem that's in very nice...

I have a 90mm, wing logo stem that's in very nice shape above the min insertion line. I believe it to be 26.4mm as it came on a mid-80's Basso. I would be interested in 110mm, 120mm if comparable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By jrg1244

Another quick recommendation - I’ve been shocked...

Another quick recommendation - I’ve been shocked by the quality of a “Tourbon” bag that I bought off EBay. I paid maybe $25 for it and it’s a very nice bag, excellent size for me. The company offers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 241,755
Posted By jrg1244

Pretty sure there's a dead guy in here.... ...

Pretty sure there's a dead guy in here.... Spotted roadside in Falmouth, Maine. Or maybe I've just been reading too much Steven King....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-22, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,039
Posted By jrg1244

I think the bolts are rarer than the small rings....

I think the bolts are rarer than the small rings. Luckily, the 1049 I put on my '74 Paramount came with everything, despite costing a small fortune. Also hard to find is the appropriate bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,102
Posted By jrg1244

Agreed. I've done this to Modolo Speedys on my...

Agreed. I've done this to Modolo Speedys on my '84 Basso Gap and they're every bit as good as any non dual-pivot brakeset out there. IMO.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 662
Posted By jrg1244

Here’s my winter invention to clean some Campy...

Here’s my winter invention to clean some Campy bolts…. It’s my fish tank aerator, a yogurt jar and PB Blaster. Left overnight, it worked miracles…. The empty iPad box was just to quiet things down....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,289
Posted By jrg1244

Awful... Though the half a dropout is proof...

Awful... Though the half a dropout is proof positive of the enormous wattage that you clearly put out. If it were mine, I'd hang it on the wall and recount the story to houseguests. Good luck...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-22, 07:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 906
Posted By jrg1244

Pedals off is the answer. Only other advice is...

Pedals off is the answer. Only other advice is find a gentle downhill and let them coast downhill with no pedals to get the feeling, as many times as they need to in order to get the feeling of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,836
Posted By jrg1244

Rare bird in Portland, ME. Happy to facilitate...

Rare bird in Portland, ME. Happy to facilitate for anyone interested. I just wish it was a little bigger, it would certainly be mine...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,881
Posted By jrg1244

The project marches on…. Wish I would have had...

The project marches on…. Wish I would have had more time over the past few weeks to work on the bike, but work and kids have been kept me busier than a one legged man in an @ss kicking contest. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,799
Posted By jrg1244

Beautiful! Truly a spectacular bit of cycling...

Beautiful! Truly a spectacular bit of cycling history. It’s my size too…. I’m shocked that 68cm Herse bikes even exist!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,836
Posted By jrg1244

Drillium for days! ...

Drillium for days!

https://maine.craigslist.org/bik/d/blue-hill-cool-old-bridgestone/7429167171.html

This funky delight represents a bygone era of road racing. Meticulously drilled-out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,081
Posted By jrg1244

Spoken like a true New Englander! On windy days...

Spoken like a true New Englander! On windy days here on the coast of Maine, it seems like no matter which way I turn, the wind is always head-on. Someone up above used the word "demoralizing." I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,678
Posted By jrg1244

Very nice indeed! I hope it rides half as good as...

Very nice indeed! I hope it rides half as good as it looks! Guess I need a French bike next. Thanks for that…
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