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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:29 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 671,795
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Another Trek for the thread vault: my 1983 560 in...

Another Trek for the thread vault: my 1983 560 in the 25.5" size

I made the four hour round trip to Eugene late last year to pick this up. Over the years of fawning over the Trek catalog scans,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,500
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

SITREP: Thanks to only interest and no...

SITREP:

Thanks to only interest and no follow-through, the fleet (and component count) has stagnated these last few weeks. Like trying to start a recalcitrantly-carb'ed engine in the winter, such...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 01:46 AM
Replies: 1,913
Views: 104,061
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I just knew we could keep this thread going,...

I just knew we could keep this thread going, getting closer to 2000 posts! I still don't appreciate Huffy never building a big enough frame for taller people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,237
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I am running a set of those--well, the same exact...

I am running a set of those--well, the same exact design but of Shimano STX variation--on my '84 620. They work very well. That was a 27" to 700C conversion, originally handled by silver MT-62 cantis...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,528
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I really like the blue treaded tires accenting...

I really like the blue treaded tires accenting the paint. Great looking build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 1,872
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Electronic shifting on vintage steel...

Electronic shifting on vintage steel frames--that's my style as well. Cooking one up as we speak.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,500
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Well thank you! I just floated a down-to-one-bike...

Well thank you! I just floated a down-to-one-bike theory that will be "at best" two bikes as of now. Gotta keep the big black 620 as is, which means the Di2 is going on a different Trek now, thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I can confirm that they work well with older...

I can confirm that they work well with older Superbe levers and Modolo (Speedy) levers.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,500
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

It is. And I know the wallet likes it as well. ...

It is. And I know the wallet likes it as well.

AdventureManCO I am now thinking of aiming for two, if not one final bike now. Combining capability, comfort, and speed--a second pass at what I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 872
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

It's fun. On the 720 yesterday, I was wondering...

It's fun. On the 720 yesterday, I was wondering how in the world the 620 was rocking a 53-11 combo as well as I did with the larger tires (higher gear ratio), in the rain and relative cold...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 872
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I've been doing some longer range rides (for me...

I've been doing some longer range rides (for me right now) on Monday nights in addition to fitting riding on warm enough and dry enough evenings. 36 miles split in half by a destination for just...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-15-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Beautiful piece! I have one exactly like it,...

Beautiful piece! I have one exactly like it, length and all, wish I had a frame for this! GLWS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 695
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

If you like the braking performance of the 700C...

If you like the braking performance of the 700C conversion, then that's great, and you'll be able to fit a larger tire underneath the fenders (for the same overall diameter), which is a ride comfort...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,013
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

That Ultegra 6770 groupset was nearly a decade...

That Ultegra 6770 groupset was nearly a decade old when I picked it up. It showed signs of normal use, but was plug and play and never gave me any trouble.

The initial cost of Di2 is naturally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,013
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Lol, I'm buying all the pitchforks so no one will...

Lol, I'm buying all the pitchforks so no one will chase me with them! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,013
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thank you! I did tape the wires down the center...

Thank you! I did tape the wires down the center of the underside of the down tube as well as to the bottom of the chain stay. Shimano makes wire guides/channels with adhesive strips running on either...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,013
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Part II (accidentally) 1988 Land Shark Road...

Part II (accidentally)

1988 Land Shark Road Shark - Shimano Ultegra 6770 Di2 - Last frame to get this groupset before selling during Covid (along with a zoo of other components and bikes). 66cm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,013
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Ahead of its time, not to be forgotten!!

Holy Thread Dredge, Batman!

I wondered if there was a thread of this variety, and alas there was! Alas 2x, it was just before my time on BF, and before electronic shifting was on any of my bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,315
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

These magic Power Hanger things are epic! I had...

These magic Power Hanger things are epic! I had no clue about them! Now if only traditional canti setups didn't look so right...

I have used the vertical fork-mounted Tektro hangers before, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 376
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thanks! I've been made aware (or re-aware) of...

Thanks! I've been made aware (or re-aware) of various shift modes, so that will be my next area of exploration. I've been very fortunate (thank you, Seattle living) to have scored electronic...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 376
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

A few more photos here. I was also able to rig up...

A few more photos here. I was also able to rig up a 11-34t 10-speed cassette to test the derailleur's handling of a 34t max cog.

This is the maximum "big-big" I'll go with this, a 53-25 combo...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 376
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Great to know and thank you for sharing! I...

Great to know and thank you for sharing!

I looked at R9100 derailleur outer cages (online) and they are a different design than 9000, which is unfortunate. I am a fan of direct swapping as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 376
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

6A - 53-?? combo, macro view. Looks cool. Would...

6A - 53-?? combo, macro view. Looks cool. Would only go a few cogs larger, to the 25t, like with the smaller cassette. Now to find some dry days and steep hills to test this all out. If you have any...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 376
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Chain and Cog Position Scenarios

Once on the bike, we can see how it looks, and where things are either better or worse. For the record, with a 11-28t and 11-32t cassette, shifting was unchanged/great. No adjustment to the B-tension...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 376
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Dura-Ace 9070 Di2 GS (Mid/Long) Cage Conversion!

Hi, everyone.

I have looked online for anyone who has done this and posted it to the interballs and have thus far come up empty. I know we're going back a few generations of DA here, but as this...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,265
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I rode Athena EPS for little bit. Liked the...

I rode Athena EPS for little bit. Liked the shifter shape and loved the feel of the shift 'levers' over Shimano Di2. Didn't like the aggressive waffle pattern in the rubber hoods--rubbed the palms a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,476
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I've owned some '70s-era bikes as daily riders,...

I've owned some '70s-era bikes as daily riders, but right now, 1980 is my oldest. Old steel because it's long been affordable enough and frames offered that were large enough (but didn't look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 360
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I like a communicative and responsive wheelset....

I like a communicative and responsive wheelset. Having ridden a number of wheels both vintage and modern, I really enjoy the vintage Mavic MA2 and MA40 siblings. Double wall, box section--simple and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,500
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Kobe you didn't miss it, it was just hanging in a...

Kobe you didn't miss it, it was just hanging in a Portland bike shop with the tag "Trek" and its approximate size. For a frame of that condition and lacking all decals, I would have preferred it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 01:33 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,500
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

This thread needs more pitchers :lol: ...

This thread needs more pitchers :lol:

Purple paint faded in a number of weird ways, with decals and head badge added after the fact (by yours truly) when no one would buy it in lesser completed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 01:29 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 463,854
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Tango1 that looks incredibly fast!

Tango1 that looks incredibly fast!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 530
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I have had both a 1974 and 1973 Paramount P15-9,...

I have had both a 1974 and 1973 Paramount P15-9, 25" and 26" sizes. Panaracer Pasela 35mm tires on A23 rims came in at 36mm wide for the black '74. Compass Bon Jon Pass 35s on Open Pros or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,500
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I mentioned in another thread that there is a...

I mentioned in another thread that there is a very tall early Sequoia for sale locally, for a good price. Very rare size that fits me. What an opportunity! But also, what will I outfit it with that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,500
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thanks! Bike selection is a few things. 0) Must...

Thanks! Bike selection is a few things. 0) Must truly enjoy it, regardless of provenance. 1) 65-67cm CTT only. 2) Clearly defined roles. 3) Able to accept modern components/component swapping is easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 02:49 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 10,500
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Well well well, if it isn't a fellow traveler on...

Well well well, if it isn't a fellow traveler on the same road, AdventureManCO ? I may technically have a spare hook or two in the garage, but let's say I am looking at a financial headwind far down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 611
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I have a Park Tool one, and I noticed that a...

I have a Park Tool one, and I noticed that a local coop's scale (same model) was a little optimistic in its weighing. Great for feeling good about a big bike weighing less than what I hoped, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,057
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thank you for the detailed photos! Indeed the...

Thank you for the detailed photos! Indeed the Frogglegs cantis are not as eager to play as other vintage cantis. You do still have a lot of pad and arm angling available to you, but the first problem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,057
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Sounds great! I apologize for the badgering. I...

Sounds great! I apologize for the badgering. I keep forgetting just how narrow the spacing was on those cantis (at least in front) when I held the bike. Hoping for success!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,057
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Correct! I followed your initial setup. If the...

Correct! I followed your initial setup. If the cantis are those Dia-Compe 980s, then yeah, they won't get close, hence my describing the slot style type canti and the pivot style. You'll need pivot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 03:47 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,057
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

The canti post elevation looks good for a 700C...

The canti post elevation looks good for a 700C conversion. The front will be a touch more work, but that vertical distance from the posts to the brake track is more than workable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,057
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I sort cantis into two main categories with...

I sort cantis into two main categories with respect to their brake pad adjustment: pivot style and slot style. The slot style, pictured above, can go low-ish, but there is great limitation to it,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 01:56 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,057
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I'd like to think that there would be a...

I'd like to think that there would be a difference between uber whippy and "dead fish" floppy, but maybe they are the same or very close to each other on the same axis. I took my 720 out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 393
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Looking forward to going back. Many a great bike...

Looking forward to going back. Many a great bike and frame on display. Was able to talk to a few builders and enjoyed the conversations. It was really hot with much smoke in the air. Not ideal, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 02:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,057
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Oh, I was definitely aware of it, by happenstance...

Oh, I was definitely aware of it, by happenstance of course! :lol: They wanted real good money for it, which, I understand. Even offered it to me for well off the listed price. 66x59 was perfect....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,528
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I think I heard the term "two foot gear" on the...

I think I heard the term "two foot gear" on the Clydesdales & Athenas subforum. Either that or gugie said it. Whomever did, it was good! I know I can only go so low before the "speed" gets below my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 39,528
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Those tires are gonna match the paint really...

Those tires are gonna match the paint really well! Looking forward to how it ends up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I am definitely happy with the MT62s. I have...

I am definitely happy with the MT62s. I have black Kool Stop pads that replaced the old stock blocks. I was using a mid-'80s Shimano SLR brake lever initially, and brake power was alright. Switching...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,116,339
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

I saw that just a few days ago and noticed the...

I saw that just a few days ago and noticed the Avocet headset. I am 99.9% positive that was the frameset I had and sold. $175 for all of that is a superb deal, and the paint, in the sunlight, is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Thanks! I failed to mention these are Shimano...

Thanks! I failed to mention these are Shimano MT62 cantis, but the Dia-Compes are the exact same in architecture (triangular arm design, pivoting and articulating brake pad), so you should have zero...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 12:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

You should be just fine with those old Dia Compe...

You should be just fine with those old Dia Compe levers, or either of the Shimano MT62 or MC70 near-twins as all allow the arms to be leaned out and pads angled down to make them hit square 4mm...
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