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02-22-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,521
Posted By Whit51

I’ve always left the fixed cup in place if...

I’ve always left the fixed cup in place if possible, but when I’ve needed to remove one a heat gun was a big help.
02-21-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 466
Posted By Whit51

I got a Bob Jackson frameset in rough but...

I got a Bob Jackson frameset in rough but acceptable cosmetic shape (all decals intact, and the paint is black so its easy to touchup), a couple of Mavic wheelsets (super cheap) and lots of...
02-20-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 571
Posted By Whit51

It looks like surface rust to me. Don't do...

It looks like surface rust to me. Don't do anything drastic yet.
If you can find some Barkeepers Friend in liquid or powder form, I bet you could get rid of it. If you can find a good match in touch...
02-20-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 412
Posted By Whit51

"The Del Rey was an excellent sport-touring...

"The Del Rey was an excellent sport-touring bike." - Sheldon Brown
02-13-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 466
Posted By Whit51

I'm going, looking for a nice vintage frame or...

I'm going, looking for a nice vintage frame or two and maybe some 9 speed Ultegra stuff. Its amazing what mainstream roadies consider obsolete and not worth much! This will be my 5th visit, and I've...
01-29-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,081
Posted By Whit51

Barkeepers Friend works well on small areas of...

Barkeepers Friend works well on small areas of rust on frames. I beleive it contains OA.
01-17-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,474
Posted By Whit51

Upgrading Your Bike by Frank Berto.

Upgrading Your Bike by Frank Berto.
01-09-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,317
Posted By Whit51

I used to check this out from the library and...

I used to check this out from the library and finally bought a copy. I've about worn out my copy of Berto's Upgrading Your Bike. It's a great resource if you feel 7-speed was the high point of bike...
12-29-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,654
Posted By Whit51

Russ and Laura who run the Path Less Pedaled You...

Russ and Laura who run the Path Less Pedaled You Tube channel recently relocated to Spain. One of their latest videos documented their trip to the BikeInn mothership. ...
12-11-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By Whit51

And don't confuse Southside with Southside...

And don't confuse Southside with Southside Hampton Roads.
11-16-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By Whit51

I hope you get 36 years out of your next set of...

I hope you get 36 years out of your next set of tires!
11-16-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By Whit51

Great bike, congrats! I had a red Batavus...

Great bike, congrats! I had a red Batavus Champion as my first vintage bike. Very versatile.
10-31-23, 05:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,857
Posted By Whit51

In hindsight, most of my flats have been due to...

In hindsight, most of my flats have been due to improper tube installation. I've been flat free for two or three years now. I ride mostly on paved trails, dirt trails, and some single track in...
10-26-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By Whit51

The Campionissimo was one of their off the rack...

The Campionissimo was one of their off the rack non-custom bikes. I found one on Craigslist and converted it to a commuter bike for my son to keep at the Metrorail station. He took it in to a...
08-21-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,490
Posted By Whit51

These are exceptional bikes and reasonably light....

These are exceptional bikes and reasonably light. They ride more like a very comfy roadbike than a touring bike.
07-10-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 21,724
Posted By Whit51

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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07-07-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,426
Posted By Whit51

A great triple, and a good platform for creating...

A great triple, and a good platform for creating a 46/30 sub compact 2 by.
07-02-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,236
Posted By Whit51

Beautiful and rare Trek!

Beautiful and rare Trek!
06-30-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,375
Posted By Whit51

Historic bike, but you may find it frustrating to...

Historic bike, but you may find it frustrating to source parts that fit, and, when you’re done, you have a heavy entry level bike intended for novice recreational riders 50years ago. But I certainly...
06-04-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,031
Posted By Whit51

I wonder if another builder will resurrect the...

I wonder if another builder will resurrect the brands? Ala the Bob Jackson / Woodrup deal?
05-25-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,486
Posted By Whit51

Easy parking, although a resident did knock my...

Easy parking, although a resident did knock my bike over. No harm no foul.

Glad the resident didn't knock over your tele!
05-14-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,177
Posted By Whit51

Best C&V thread title ever ?

My vote goes to “Just How Big is the Miyata Cult”
05-14-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,340
Posted By Whit51

Excellent find.Enjoy. Can’t go wrong with a red...

Excellent find.Enjoy. Can’t go wrong with a red bike..
05-10-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,031
Posted By Whit51

Spokes Etc. in Vienna, VA hosted an evening with...

Spokes Etc. in Vienna, VA hosted an evening with Richard Schwinn a few years ago. It was fasciniting. What an interesting and humble guy! He brought his current ride at the time, Big Red, to show the...
05-05-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,174
Posted By Whit51

'87 Tri-A Equipe , Tange-1 with Shimano Sante...

'87 Tri-A Equipe , Tange-1 with Shimano Sante purchased at a thrift store in West Columbia, SC. Finally admitted it didnt fit me and passed at along, reluctantly. ...
03-27-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By Whit51

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/6b1b2310_e1f2_4d24_9cf9_60b103312f0b_5068ad21bc6e025cc4032039ba01cc123fd4bc16.jpeg...
03-26-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 757
Posted By Whit51

I'd definitely use friction brifters but I have...

I'd definitely use friction brifters but I have bought very few new components. I've found lots of perfectly good Ultegra and 105 STI shifters dirt cheap at swap meets, Marketplace, etc. It would...
03-25-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 757
Posted By Whit51

Friction Brifters

Looking forward to seeing these. Based on the price of their brake components, probably will not be cheap. https://growtac.com/en/2023/03/20/equal2023-taipei/#outline__6
03-10-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,832
Posted By Whit51

One of my favorite bike build memories: I walked...

One of my favorite bike build memories: I walked into Spokes, Etc in Fairfax VA ( a full service LBS) and said " I need to buy some spokes".. The whole staff broke into laughter and someone said "you...
03-04-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By Whit51

I use both and I like the Pro best. It just...

I use both and I like the Pro best. It just works for me. Seems less slippery than the B17. I like a dead flat saddle alignment with no tilt and sometimes I have trouble setting up a B17 this way. ...
02-23-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,329
Posted By Whit51

Ah-- that makes sense! A worthy endeavor. Best of...

Ah-- that makes sense! A worthy endeavor. Best of luck, and please continue to post your progress.
02-23-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,329
Posted By Whit51

I'm not seeing anything wrong with the existing...

I'm not seeing anything wrong with the existing paint that warrants a repaint. Sometimes its best to leave paint as is with careful touchups where needed, thereby retaining the original mojo.
12-30-22, 10:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,784
Posted By Whit51

The top tube rear brake cable guides on old...

The top tube rear brake cable guides on old Cannondales are notorious for failing. I bought some 3D printed ones and epoxied them to the frame. Worked fine. Overpriced though.
12-21-22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,724
Posted By Whit51

Glad it's back, including the invaluable LeMond...

Glad it's back, including the invaluable LeMond catalogs.
10-01-22, 05:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,364
Posted By Whit51

I remember deaux jambes. Welcome back!

I remember deaux jambes. Welcome back!
08-27-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,158
Posted By Whit51

Nice build! IMHO the Pro is one of the most...

Nice build! IMHO the Pro is one of the most beautiful vintage bikes, especially in that color.
07-29-22, 06:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,010
Posted By Whit51

One of the best threads ever in my 15 years on...

One of the best threads ever in my 15 years on the C&V forum. Thanks for posting!
07-21-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By Whit51

Hopefully Testors is on a firm financial footing!

Hopefully Testors is on a firm financial footing!
07-07-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,493
Posted By Whit51

[QUOTE=bamboobike4;22564829]Wasn’t a BF member...

[QUOTE=bamboobike4;22564829]Wasn’t a BF member seriously hurt in a head-on on that parkway?

I think that forum member was Fuji Otaku some years back. The accident was on an MUP in Maryland. Last...
06-29-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,393
Posted By Whit51

I know he wants to sell the whole collection, but...

I know he wants to sell the whole collection, but I need a couple a chain ring bolts. Do you think he’d make an exception? No way I’m paying him shipping, though.
06-05-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 275
Posted By Whit51

Norex 39 French Leather Saddle

Norex 39 “Croupon Garanti” saddle, made in France. Ideale clone. I’ve read that these were manufactured by Ideale. Plenty of scuffs and scratches but structurally sound. $45 shipped Priority Mail to...
04-15-22, 04:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 612
Posted By Whit51

Paint will not be harmed, at least based on my...

Paint will not be harmed, at least based on my experience.
02-14-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,576
Posted By Whit51

I skipped last year due to the pandemic but went...

I skipped last year due to the pandemic but went this year. Had a great time, got a good deal on a Celeste Bianchi frame to build up for my daughter. I always make several circuits around the hall...
01-05-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,901
Posted By Whit51

I like 46-30 cranksets. I’ve converted some...

I like 46-30 cranksets. I’ve converted some Ultegra triples to this configuration, using only the inner and middle ring positions. BikinGreen sells a 46-30 combo on EBay that bolts onto a 110bcd...
12-12-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By Whit51

Sold

Sold
12-12-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By Whit51

Sale pending to Obrentharris

Sale pending to Obrentharris
12-12-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By Whit51

Vintage Campagnolo Group, $140 Shipped

Give your bike a Campagnolo Christmas! These components came off of my Bernard Carre. I’m not a Campy expert so I’m not sure if these are all Nuovo Record, but the rear derailleur is clearly...
09-18-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,831
Posted By Whit51

Here are a few I built up: ...

Here are a few I built up:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/95767cd2_5130_4fc3_84e4_11f88aae1f2b_ff86c98cb6c27d949fe7cd31270739bc6d8cb0ce.jpeg...
09-07-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,378
Posted By Whit51

Fantastic find! That’s the sport touring...

Fantastic find! That’s the sport touring pre-canti brake version of the Specialissima. A very versatile frame. I added STIs to mine and used some longer reach caliper brakes for fit 700c wheels and...
08-29-21, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By Whit51

Sold!

Sold!
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