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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,914
Posted By halb

What a splendid thread. Like a small novel with...

What a splendid thread. Like a small novel with delightful twists and turns.
Have you seen the Flicker site of Rob? Lives in Amsterdam and rides classic French bikes.
On what it is presently his...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 13,193
Posted By halb

If there’s one thread that speaks to my...

If there’s one thread that speaks to my situation, this is it.
Especially, “opportunistic acquisition.”
When I was young and poor someone stole my Frejus, and it was two years before I could afford...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-08-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,105
Posted By halb

Next month I'll be 82 and have been riding mostly...

Next month I'll be 82 and have been riding mostly one speeds for 30 years.
I'm a better runner than cyclist. I did finish 5th in vets class cyclocross nationals once, but there was snow, and I got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By halb

Years ago at a cyclocross race I was watching,...

Years ago at a cyclocross race I was watching, after a short, hard descent the leader just rode straight and gently crashed.
When he removed his bars he revealed a drilled steered tube. Fewer holes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,662
Posted By halb

My first "adult" bike was a Varsity. Replaced...

My first "adult" bike was a Varsity. Replaced with a Frejus. Now that was a change.
While riding the Frejus started hanging out at the shop of Al Stiller in Chicago.
He was a Schwinn and Bianchi...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,720
Posted By halb

Ah, rollers

I had almost forgotten rollers.
Had a set in the basement, using the stairs to hold on while mounting.
The best part of the setup was a large poster of Felice Gimondi taken from behind.
I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,932
Posted By halb

selling a bike too valuable.

I find myself riding my 2nd tier, maybe 3rd tier, bikes the most.
It may be that my primary surface is a gravel/dirt rail trail, but my two Peugeot UO9's are the first choice.
They cost $20 and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,585
Posted By halb

more "death"

More "death" from HiE.
I had a HiE radially spoked wheel using their proprietary rim.
A rider fell in front of me, and I hit his bike with him still attached.
My front wheel completely collapsed,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By halb

Bluemels

I have two sets of Bluemels, but don't know their date.
One pair is white "Popular," the other red "Lightweight."
Both pair look essentially unused. The "lightweights" have reflector and mudflap....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,589
Posted By halb

bike trends

I think it is a trick question. Look at the response.
My take on the question echoes others. Are you having fun?
My first "adult" bicycle was a Schwinn Varsity in '63.
When I traded it for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 12:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,603
Posted By halb

halb

I067574 black Cilo with pinch bolt. Carefully tightened hardware store nut and bolt.
54 cm, bought on CR from a neighbor. It was his stationary trainer bike. Mostly dura ace.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By halb

I have a pair of Performance wheels with sealed...

I have a pair of Performance wheels with sealed bearing hubs.
By all appearances they are Avocet/ Ofmega brand. Quick releases match that brand.
Mine have Performance rims which are clearly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-21, 02:09 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 159,978
Posted By halb

Oops! Not 27's

Oops! Not 27's
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 159,978
Posted By halb

Velomine has Vittoria Randos in 700x28 for...

Velomine has Vittoria Randos in 700x28 for $16.99. 4 in stock.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-12-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By halb

I have a Suntour Perfect 5 speed 14-30. ...

I have a Suntour Perfect 5 speed 14-30. Unfortunately, one tooth point broken off on the 24. Also, have a Suntour Perfect 6 speed 14-32.
Both seem mechanically sound, and have minimal wear. More...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,583
Posted By halb

I like the color suggestions. Had a dark green...

I like the color suggestions. Had a dark green Univega with scrapes. Tan touch up, and it was camo. The kids liked it.
Also, I would bet that the Canadian Supercycle, has Bridgestone stamped into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,583
Posted By halb

I'm with unworthy1. I have a Kabuki with exactly...

I'm with unworthy1. I have a Kabuki with exactly those "lugs" even the little fitting on the BB.
A magnet will tell you what's aluminum and not, eg. my "Superlight" has alum. lugs, top and down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 07:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,061
Posted By halb

Lots of good info here. I counted up and have...

Lots of good info here.
I counted up and have or have had 10 single speeds...almost all cheap finds, mostly around 67 gear inches eg. 42/17.
A few have been given to grand kids to ride down to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 05:50 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,525
Posted By halb

Just stumbled on this old thread. I bought a...

Just stumbled on this old thread.
I bought a pair of Hi/E wheels in the early 70's, incl. his rims and radially spoked front wheel.
In the CT state road championship someone fell in front of me. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 43,560
Posted By halb

First, I want to congratulate Gugie for starting...

First, I want to congratulate Gugie for starting the perfect thread. Maybe too perfect when things started to get snarky.
While I share many of the views already expressed, from an aesthetic sense,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,890
Posted By halb

I'm a recent 979 buyer, but at 135#, I think of...

I'm a recent 979 buyer, but at 135#, I think of myself as the natural owner.
I had Peter Kohler's article, and worried about the seat tube lug, esp.
when I had to crank down to keep it from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,509
Posted By halb

For contemporary rocking and rolling, look at...

For contemporary rocking and rolling, look at Pogacar in the Tour. Roglic certainly looks better to my eyes, but whatever works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,509
Posted By halb

Love this thread. My memories of riding in the...

Love this thread. My memories of riding in the 70's on my PX10 (bottom gear 42x21) were avoiding that "low" gear 'cause you needed to save that bailout.
Although, this was in eastern CT, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-20, 05:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,854
Posted By halb

I've removed riveted chain rings from a couple of...

I've removed riveted chain rings from a couple of old mountain bikes.
The rings...like yours...were steel and not badly worn.
Just clamping the crank in a vise, and using 1/4 drill was sufficient...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 05:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,221
Posted By halb

I enjoyed this thread for the clear writing and...

I enjoyed this thread for the clear writing and evident patience of the contributors.
Although it is far from my usual collectables, I did pick up a '62 Traveler on CL from someone who clears out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,210
Posted By halb

oops. $100.

oops. $100.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-20, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,210
Posted By halb

There's a Super Course on CL Rhode Island for...

There's a Super Course on CL Rhode Island for $80.
I was tempted to look, but I'm at least at N+2
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,248
Posted By halb

Traveler weight

Using a bathroom scale, 41.4 for the Traveler.
Includes an empty Schwinn Approved saddle bag, and Stewart Warner speedo. Generator and lamp missing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,248
Posted By halb

halb

Do I have a roadster? I was going to say, "No," but remembered my '62 Schwinn Traveler.
3 speed SA, steel fenders, rims, chain guard, upright, spring saddle, heavy...maybe I do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,248
Posted By halb

halb

Why are we quoting Argus Hamilton's bit of bigotry?
Have you seen Arnaud De'mare in the Giro? 3 sprint wins so far.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,816
Posted By halb

Honestly, a hacksaw. Drew a line with magic...

Honestly, a hacksaw. Drew a line with magic marker, and did my best.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,816
Posted By halb

cut it down

Don't know if you're game, but I was face with the same problem.
Using a standard road stem as a model, I sawed a small slice off each side of the clamp.
Filed the cuts smooth and polished the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 43,659
Posted By halb

halb

I ride mostly packed gravel rail trail mixed with some pavement.

Kojak 2.0: feels fast enough, secure on pavement, went down on wet dirt.
Schwalbe Marathon winter plus: OMG slow, have to pedal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-20, 02:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,587
Posted By halb

halb

If you haven't looked, check Porkchop BMX, they have their own line of chainrings, power discs, and spiders. All alloy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,203
Posted By halb

ah, the value of old threads

I recently snagged an Offroad (brand) mtn. bike with suntour accushift XCD 6000.
Everything seems original and complete.
With a little tuning it shifts smoothly through all the gears...except in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-20, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,210
Posted By halb

wrench flats on lower fixed cup

Why are there wrench flats on the lower fixed cup of '77 Super Course?
I bought an inexpensive SC frame and fork on CL. It appears owner took off what he could with household tools.
Chain and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-20, 08:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,117
Posted By halb

Speaking of cutting the bars in half, I once...

Speaking of cutting the bars in half, I once found an old French bike at the dump.
Started to tear it down, and found the two halves of the bars were simply clamped in the stem.
I had visions of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,053
Posted By halb

We were all waiting. Is he gonna' get that pedal...

We were all waiting. Is he gonna' get that pedal off?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-20, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 284
Posted By halb

halb

Thanks guys. I guess I split the difference on your advise.
One brake I was able to remove the pivots, the other I decided to leave well enough alone.
The one I did remove, I was able to insert a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 284
Posted By halb

halb

I'm tearing down a schwinn lightweight, and left the brakes for (almost) last. They're Weinmann center pulls.
The pivot bolts have a nut on the back of the brake, which sits in a hex-shaped recess....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,444
Posted By halb

halb

T-mar,
I have a Kabuki Superlight, and wondered how it was constructed.
Your entry was enlightening. I had seen other, mostly improbable, explanations.
Your entry fits. Could I ask how you know?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 09:06 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,717
Posted By halb

halb

Mountaindave,

I know, I know. The donor moved to FL, started a new collection, and wanted me to "take care of." his New England bikes.
In my ongoing run of bicycle good fortune, I found a Fila...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 05:14 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,717
Posted By halb

halb

Just found this Bridgestone thread, and spent too much time here.
I'm not qualified to post pics, so I'll just mention that a couple of Bridgestones have fallen in my lap.
First, I was at the local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-20, 04:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,939
Posted By halb

halb

Clearly, the solution is more bikes.
Then you can be working on 4, 5, 6, and still have some that are rideable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,119
Posted By halb

halb

Thanks guys. I was trying to get the tub on a rim to stretch it.
I did take it to my son, younger, stronger, and probably wanting to impress Dad.
It was a struggle. but he got the tire on the rim....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-20, 04:57 AM
Replies: 3,245
Views: 416,119
Posted By halb

halb

Are there some tires that simply won't stretch to fit on rims?
I was given a bike with Mavic Sprint rims. I bought Tufo S33's in 24 width. Can't even get close to mounting them.
I know my hands...
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