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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 310
Posted By big chainring

Most important to me is color and graphics. I...

Most important to me is color and graphics. I like bikes that either stand out with striking color and conntrasts or subtle unusual colors. Chrome lugs and fork ends are a plus. Heraldry and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,821
Posted By big chainring

Herman Van Springel, 7 time winner of...

Herman Van Springel, 7 time winner of Bordeaux-Paris... One day-350 miles....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-07-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By big chainring

I get a kick out of these responses. The bike is...

I get a kick out of these responses. The bike is painted with Benjamin Moore Gloss Impervo. Its one of their stock gloss colors that might not be available anymore. I think the color is great and its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,156
Posted By big chainring

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After a spirited ride I like to rib my friend..."So I paid $40...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By big chainring

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The frame has been sitting in my dining room for a couple weeks. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By big chainring

A '73 Grand Record is a great classic bike....

A '73 Grand Record is a great classic bike. Reynolds 531 tubing and equipped with Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleurs, TA crank, Brooks Pro saddle. Is it the black and red painted model? One of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By big chainring

Yep. They are great riding bikes. I had tbis one...

Yep. They are great riding bikes. I had tbis one built up inspired by Schwinns "french connection". Mafac brakes, Stronglight crank, sew-ups, aling with a brooks saddle and Campy Record derailleur....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By big chainring

'71 Super Sport

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By big chainring

Keep the original wheels. Shop the best deal you...

Keep the original wheels. Shop the best deal you can find on a pair of Vittoria Rally tires. They are decent tires. They typically have a bit of a squiggle in the tread but ride smoothly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By big chainring

RIP Gordon Singleton

Gordon Singleton...One of the great Canadian sprinters, World Champion, and a contributor on the forum died today. 67 yrs young.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 01:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,252
Posted By big chainring

Yep, thats a 72" gear. I often ride in 52/19...

Yep, thats a 72" gear. I often ride in 52/19 which is right around the same gear. I gear my bikes so I have a 63"/68"/72" gear progression.

On the high end I like 82/88/94".

Back in the day,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7,820
Views: 927,871
Posted By big chainring

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Libertas-Mann. Started with the purchase of the frame on ebay....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By big chainring

I have a set that is standard front and long...

I have a set that is standard front and long reach rear. Rear brake is 75 mil to bottom of adjustment....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,336
Posted By big chainring

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Early '70's Libertas- Mann. Frame is a recent purchase from ebay....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By big chainring

Messed with the headset again. Went to the...

Messed with the headset again. Went to the hardware store and matched up the bearing size to the one good caged bearings I had. I assembled the headset with the caged bearings on the bottom race and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By big chainring

Good catch. Only binder bolt I had handy.

Good catch. Only binder bolt I had handy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By big chainring

Interesting. This could very well be the case. I...

Interesting. This could very well be the case. I have adjusted over and over again and it feels as if its properly adjusted and then it works loose just by me rocking the bike back and forth with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By big chainring

Headset mysteries

I dont know much about headsets. I typically leave them alone. But I now have an issue on the new frame I bought recently.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,509
Posted By big chainring

Actually the Universal 61's are what would be...

Actually the Universal 61's are what would be expected during the early 70's. Even Cinelli spec'd them on their Super Corsa. Campy brakes were so crazy expensive it took a few years before they were...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,509
Posted By big chainring

Thats a spit and a polish bike. All original, all...

Thats a spit and a polish bike. All original, all there, dirty and dusty. An afternoon of cleaning and fettling and it would be one heck of a bike. Plusses for me...sew-ups, 49/52 chainrings, TTT...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,620
Posted By big chainring

I got this one, frame only, on ebay a couple...

I got this one, frame only, on ebay a couple weeks ago. Literally just finished building it up yesterday. A little perplexed by the Huret dropouts but perhaps a Jubilee will be the way to go in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,635
Posted By big chainring

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This is the bike that I used to get back into cycling after 25...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 855
Posted By big chainring

Ahh....Alizarin Crimson...beautiful!

Ahh....Alizarin Crimson...beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By big chainring

Cotter pins and social media, nothing good can...

Cotter pins and social media, nothing good can come of it when these two things are brought together.

Except maybe a picture of a "nice crank" showing what a properly installed cotter looks like....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 702
Posted By big chainring

Amazing! Remember that cover well. Bike World was...

Amazing! Remember that cover well. Bike World was a great publication. More racing oriented. And the photography was really good.

And 1974 cycling, long hair, short shorts, narrow handlebars,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By big chainring

I ride vintage bikes and always keep an eye out...

I ride vintage bikes and always keep an eye out for old TA steel cages and steel mounting hardware. Always a pain fitting these on the downtube and working around the derailleur cables. Many times I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 363
Posted By big chainring

I never heard of this model, but who wouldnt want...

I never heard of this model, but who wouldnt want a Windrush. I really want to find one of these now....in better condition....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 363
Posted By big chainring

How many dents do you see?

Looking at this bike listed online. 1950's vintage. This is a picture of the top tube. Seller was surprised I asked about dents in top tube as if he wasnt aware if any. I am seeing mulitple small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,163
Posted By big chainring

Nice one Bob. Took a few minutes for me to...

Nice one Bob.

Took a few minutes for me to decipher...Clement CdM silks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By big chainring

The original idea of Schwinn bike engineering...

The original idea of Schwinn bike engineering was to keep it simple. Any task could be accomplished with a 1/2" wrench, flathead screwdrive, and large adjustable wrench for crank and headset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,398
Posted By big chainring

Emailed you. D ​​​​​​idnt think I was going to...

Emailed you. D
​​​​​​idnt think I was going to be "free" this weekend, but things changed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,205
Posted By big chainring

Zar​​oba...you need to go to the Classic and...

Zar​​oba...you need to go to the Classic and Vintage section of Bikeforums. The "for sale" section will provide you with plenty of low cost options for fixing up your bike.

My Peugeot UO-8 with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,893
Posted By big chainring

I started as a Junior... ABLA in 1974. The big...

I started as a Junior... ABLA in 1974. The big race of the year was in October, the first Boul Mich Bike Rally in downtown Chicago, sponsored by Raleigh. Raced '75 and '76 junior catagory. Pretty...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-27-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By big chainring

Yowza!

Yowza!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,454
Posted By big chainring

Great video and interview John. Wondering if...

Great video and interview John.

Wondering if anyone bought that Dunelt frame...or who the seller was????

I'd certainly be interested.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,346
Posted By big chainring

In the mid 70's there was a bike club in the quad...

In the mid 70's there was a bike club in the quad city area that was sponsered by John Deere. A few guys had their frames painted JD green with yellow lettering. Definitely stood out in races.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,346
Posted By big chainring

Last summer I was out on a ride and broke a pedal...

Last summer I was out on a ride and broke a pedal axle. 50 year old pedals. I pedaled one footed to a local bike shop. Asked if they could help me out. Bought a new pair of pedals but I had forgotten...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,508
Posted By big chainring

Weinmann center-pulls.

Weinmann center-pulls.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,748
Posted By big chainring

Of course! Its part of cycling. Help others,...

Of course! Its part of cycling. Help others, others help you. Its a beautiful thing.

Doesnt have to be a mechanical to help out either. A few years ago I greeted a cyclist as I passed him. I had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,408
Posted By big chainring

I have a dozen bikes and frames. During the...

I have a dozen bikes and frames. During the course of a year I usually pick up a few and sell off a few.

Now a friend of mine who lives a 1/2 mile or so away has an absolutely huge collection....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,198
Posted By big chainring

I cringe when I read cockpit, drivetrain,...

I cringe when I read cockpit, drivetrain, "build", its all weird american bike-speak. Cycling lingo is and should remain euro based. Its in the rules.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,139,619
Posted By big chainring

This guy has a nice touch with a paint brush! ...

This guy has a nice touch with a paint brush!
The house painting is pretty slick too. Purple, brown and green!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,012
Posted By big chainring

I can't believe I actually drank the vending...

I can't believe I actually drank the vending machine coffee in the school cafeteria.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,012
Posted By big chainring

First thing I learned in art school was before ...

First thing I learned in art school was before confronting an artistic dilemma.....smoke a cigarette. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,052
Posted By big chainring

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,625
Posted By big chainring

The linguistics used in cycling are eurocentric....

The linguistics used in cycling are eurocentric. The introduction to cycling for most of us came by way of a "10 speed" european race bike. Made in England, France or Italy, these were the major...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,139,619
Posted By big chainring

Spectacular. In the most desirable orange....

Spectacular. In the most desirable orange. Original sew-up wheels. Toe-clips and straps. Beautiful!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,509
Posted By big chainring

Taking a trip in the way-back machine I remember...

Taking a trip in the way-back machine I remember a local race that attracted a handfull of riders. The Tour de sans Argent...The Tour of no money. It was a stage race that took place on open roads,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,828
Posted By big chainring

Just some thoughts from the Chicago perspective....

Just some thoughts from the Chicago perspective. I was 15 when I started racing bikes in the Chicago area. The racing scene was organised/promoted by a few Belgian and German families. Most of these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,842
Posted By big chainring

Interesting take on this bike. The PX-10 as with...

Interesting take on this bike. The PX-10 as with most bikes of this generation was an all-rounder. And the racers of that era raced the same bike in multiple disaplines. Road, TT, criterium,...
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