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09-10-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,998
Posted By chefdurfee

Is there such a thing as a C&V group campsite, or...

Is there such a thing as a C&V group campsite, or someone with space to share? I don't have a reservation and the campground appears to be full...
09-03-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 29,235
Posted By chefdurfee

+1 on the lookout for camping or shared hotel...I...

+1 on the lookout for camping or shared hotel...I won't be able to make it until Saturday evening, but if anyone has extra space, I would be happy to chip in or trade for chocolate. I reached out...
09-01-23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,998
Posted By chefdurfee

rch427 - Im in Napa, thinking I might head down...

rch427 - Im in Napa, thinking I might head down for this event, but I won't be able to leave until late Saturday afternoon. If that works for you, I'd be happy to give you a lift. I have not figured...
08-27-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

No updates in a week? Do only two people have...

No updates in a week? Do only two people have this bicycle? Where are all the pictures?
08-17-22, 11:46 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

From Jitensha Studio in Berkeley, CA. ...

From Jitensha Studio in Berkeley, CA. https://www.jitensha.com/eng/aboutframes_e.html
08-04-22, 11:28 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

Has anyone else gotten their bike yet?

Has anyone else gotten their bike yet?
07-31-22, 10:37 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

Wait a sec (admittedly apropos of nothing)...why...

Wait a sec (admittedly apropos of nothing)...why am I demoted to "newbie"?
07-31-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

Wow, that is one ginormous rear derailleur

Wow, that is one ginormous rear derailleur
06-26-22, 10:45 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

The Handsome website says complete bike delivery...

The Handsome website says complete bike delivery in July, which is any day now! And, to be fair, I get a pretty quick reply when I contact Jesse via text...sometimes it takes a follow up, but I...
05-15-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

Well, purple IS my favorite color....but the...

Well, purple IS my favorite color....but the "tusk" is so understated, classy and sophisticated, it was hard to choose. In the end, I went with the classic pumpkin - everybody knows orange is the...
05-08-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

My understanding was that they shipped from...

My understanding was that they shipped from Taiwan a while ago, but have been sitting on a boat somewhere, unable to be offloaded. Either way, the photos are great, and I can't wait to get mine!
05-12-21, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 880
Posted By chefdurfee

Looks like I need a premium membership to post a...

Looks like I need a premium membership to post a "for sale"
05-12-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 880
Posted By chefdurfee

Maxi-Car hubs

I have a pair of nearly new Maxi Car 40-hole tandem hubs that I would love to sell. Am I allowed to post on this forum? Sorry, I'm new relatively new here....
04-22-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,220
Posted By chefdurfee

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'll look into...

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'll look into the Kool-Stop pads...shame that these vintage pads are not going to be useful, as I inherited two complete sets with the bike.
04-21-21, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,220
Posted By chefdurfee

Brake Pad help

Is there a trick to getting these brake pads into the holders? It was a bit of effort to get the old ones out....the pads are NOS weinmann....
03-25-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By chefdurfee

Campagnolo Pedal Dust Cap

I have lost the dust cap on a Campy Gran Sport pedal. I ordered a replacement off eBay, which (surprisingly) turned out to be plastic...the original is metal. Either way, the plastic one does not...
02-09-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,169
Posted By chefdurfee

It's a great looking bike, tpadul! ...

It's a great looking bike, tpadul! Congratulations, winter won't last forever....
01-31-21, 11:49 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 221,172
Posted By chefdurfee

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Picnic ride, Hudeman Slough, Napa Valley (edit: possibly Sonoma Valley...). '91...
01-27-21, 02:01 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 221,172
Posted By chefdurfee

thanks Markeologist! I'll hit up that area and...

thanks Markeologist! I'll hit up that area and keep my eyes open for you!
01-27-21, 01:50 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 221,172
Posted By chefdurfee

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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01-26-21, 12:22 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 221,172
Posted By chefdurfee

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My son and I are riding matching T700's on a gravel overnighter.
01-24-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 221,172
Posted By chefdurfee

Markeologist, I remember reading about you and...

Markeologist, I remember reading about you and your wife's bikes on the Retrogrouch page...where do I find these levees? I'm in the NorthBay, my son and I ride out in the salt flats of the Carneros,...
01-15-21, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,893
Posted By chefdurfee

My XO-3, a bit of a beater, but a good "around...

My XO-3, a bit of a beater, but a good "around town" bike. I haven't quite dialed in the seat position, riding this bike on the road is exhausting but I like how it handles the lousy pavement...
01-15-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,532
Posted By chefdurfee

thanks, that is a great help!

thanks, that is a great help!
01-14-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,532
Posted By chefdurfee

Thanks for the input. If you were to suggest a...

Thanks for the input. If you were to suggest a few bikes that might be considered as comparable to this one (but easier to research!), it would help me to determine a reasonable asking price.
01-14-21, 02:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,532
Posted By chefdurfee

Performance Bike

A neighbor passed away and his family asked for help in selling off some of his bicycle paraphernalia...I'm sitting on a few boxes of vintage goodies, plus a PX-10, a nice early 70's CNC racer, a...
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By chefdurfee

Performance Bike

A neighbor passed away and his family asked for help in selling off some of his bicycle paraphernalia...I'm sitting on a few boxes of vintage goodies, plus a PX-10, a nice early 70's CNC racer, a...
12-04-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

Tpadul, did you end up getting a Handsome Devil?

Tpadul, did you end up getting a Handsome Devil?
11-21-20, 01:10 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,895
Posted By chefdurfee

Handsome just announced a limited run of new XOXO...

Handsome just announced a limited run of new XOXO bikes - if you subscribe to their email page, you can get a notification. Pre-order only, through Kickstarter.
11-10-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By chefdurfee

Very pretty - plonz, what seat post do you use?

Very pretty - plonz, what seat post do you use?
11-10-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By chefdurfee

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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11-10-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By chefdurfee

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Seatpost and stem are raise to the max allowable...
11-10-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By chefdurfee

Too small/too big

I brought home a pristine Bridgestone T700 with a 21" frame, which turns out to be a wee bit small. I'm wondering whether it is better to seek out a longer seat post and stem to make the bike fit me,...
09-29-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,388
Posted By chefdurfee

what came in the post for you today?

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Something to read while we wait for the smoke to subside...
09-25-20, 07:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

I love that idea....can we just connect directly?

I love that idea....can we just connect directly?
09-25-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

I got it off, thanks

I got it off, thanks
09-25-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

if only i hadn't listened...oh well, I'm sure it will come off again, its not like its been stuck on there for ages.
09-25-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

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09-25-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

I have inspected the bearing surfaces and they look pretty good to me. I think the "divot" was just grease...a lousy photo. Also, a magnet sticks to the lockring, but not the adjustable cup. I did...
09-25-20, 09:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

Hmm. Allright, so I guess I will need to look around for some new parts. In that case, am I correct in thinking it would be more economical and a likely fix to find Italian threaded NR cups? Or,...
09-25-20, 12:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

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Take the spindle in your hand, slip a ring of balls over the end, then pop the left cup over the spindle so it nestles against the balls. Turning the spindle against...
09-24-20, 11:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

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The fixed cup, somewhat worse for wear...
09-24-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

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09-24-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

John, one thing that didn't occur to me - what if it;s the ball bearing retainer unit that is the problem? When doing a BB overhaul, I would have expected to replace old bearings with new...
09-22-20, 11:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Thanks for clearing this up, I think its just as...

Thanks for clearing this up, I think its just as you described...and I'll get some washers! sd
09-22-20, 11:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Thanks for your help here John, I definitely have...

Thanks for your help here John, I definitely have the retainer facing in the direction that you have indicated. I'll continue fussing with the adjustable cup...it seems as though I am able to...
09-22-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

Its possible that there could be more than one problem...as SurferRosa pointed out, the adjustable cup sits far outside the BB shell...when I try to screw it in further, the spindle will not turn...
09-21-20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

Spindle and crank are both Campy. I do have the bearing cages facing the right way...I was wondering if I should just try loose bearings and ditch the cage.
09-21-20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

Campy BB issue

The spindle and crankset are both Campagnolo. Spindle uses crank bolts, not nuts....
09-21-20, 09:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,437
Posted By chefdurfee

BB measures at 70mm. The spindle length is 113mm...

BB measures at 70mm. The spindle length is 113mm The markings on the spindle read "70 SS 120". "Breve Inter"
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