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Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-02-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 41
Posted By smontanaro

FB links

FB links have been broken recently. People have come up with various workarounds (like pasting FB URLs into message edit comments). A quick skim here suggests this problem hasn't yet been raised. Is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-01-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By smontanaro

It's off to its new owner, but I measured the...

It's off to its new owner, but I measured the rest axle before boxing it up. My calipers said 129mm. That seems about right if your frame has 4mm forged dropouts. Maybe 127-128 would have been...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-01-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By smontanaro

HF Tipo hubs taken.

HF Tipo hubs taken.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By smontanaro

I don't believe so. There's about 12mm exposed...

I don't believe so. There's about 12mm exposed outside the lock nuts between both sides. One could fix the width dilemma and still have several mm to spare.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-30-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By smontanaro

Various hubs

Still thinning the herd, now trying to get my hubs down to a reasonable number. Here's what I have. Links are into Google Photos (https://photos.app.goo.gl/3JUeg7aFyaQt8LGL8). All prices are OBO, net...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,406
Posted By smontanaro

Not for this bike, but Nitto Noodles are my fave...

Not for this bike, but Nitto Noodles are my fave bar. :D is be happy to buy that from you. I'm sure I could find a frame for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 561
Posted By smontanaro

Note that "Finest" has two meanings here. You...

Note that "Finest" has two meanings here. You might be thinking of the dictionary meaning, while in this instance it's the model name, "The Finest." ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 561
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks, folks. In the end I stopped worrying...

Thanks, folks. In the end I stopped worrying about dates and hung a Cyclone GT from the hanger. I didn't even know its date code. ;)

Still, nice to know not all SunTour derailleurs has date codes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3,252
Views: 423,090
Posted By smontanaro

By "unround" I meant in cross section. The pair I...

By "unround" I meant in cross section. The pair I have mounted nice and true and seem to ride fine so far.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 126
Posted By smontanaro

Suzue High Flange front hub

Not sure where this sits on the quality scale (in the middle somewhere?), but it sure is purty... It seems the BMX kids wanted their hubs anodized. This is chrome, so clearly intended for cyclists...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3,252
Views: 423,090
Posted By smontanaro

It depends a lot on the tire profile. Without...

It depends a lot on the tire profile. Without knowing what you're used to, tubular tires often are more circular in Cross section, so there's not a dramatic of a change in how big a patch of rubber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,406
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks Mad Honk. I appreciate the look see. I...

Thanks Mad Honk. I appreciate the look see. I have a Nitto Noodle bar and Cinelli stem I could use. I know beggars can't be choosers, but for the moment, I'm going to try finding the same bits (early...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 112
Posted By smontanaro

Zeus/Mavic GP4 Wheelset

Now to start tackling the overabundance of wheels...

First up is a tubular wheelset with low-flange Zeus hubs (BSC freewheel, 126mm OLD) and later Mavic GP4 rims (no skewers). Both wheels are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 120
Posted By smontanaro

Modolo Mach 1 or 3 brake levers

I bought these for the hoods which now live in my Redcay. They are aero, but appear to also support non-aero routing.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,406
Posted By smontanaro

My Fuji The Finest has a short, narrow cockpit,...

My Fuji The Finest has a short, narrow cockpit, an early, I think, Nitto Dynamic stem and Nitto Universiade 105 handlebars. The stem is 7cm as Nitto measures them, 7.5cm in Cinelli units. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,118
Posted By smontanaro

Never Heard of Lidl. Is it like Aldi?

Never Heard of Lidl. Is it like Aldi?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8,802
Views: 1,122,328
Posted By smontanaro

Not one, but two pairs of Specialized Touring...

Not one, but two pairs of Specialized Touring pedals. I would also like to take a moment to thank the eBay seller, funthingsfound (https://www.ebay.com/str/funthingsfound). I don't know if they are a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:35 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 19,998
Posted By smontanaro

Trek 730 frame, 58cm, $150

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bop/d/oconomowoc-82-trek-cm-road-frame-fork/7740241728.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 02:59 AM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,406
Posted By smontanaro

A story... For my Monti Special I bought...

A story...

For my Monti Special I bought cleaned up/refurbished MAFAC RAIDs with posts and these rings from Amir in Israel (you might know him from CR).

When the time came to cut the posts to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-23-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 419
Posted By smontanaro

In keeping with the "Italian, but not Campagnolo"...

In keeping with the "Italian, but not Campagnolo" theme, I found a pair of tubular wheels in the stash with Miche hubs and Mavic Speciale Sport rims. I tossed on a Shimano MF-X012 freewheel, a pair...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 19,998
Posted By smontanaro

​​​​​​​I understand the middle number above each...

​​​​​​​I understand the middle number above each bike seems to be the seat tube length. Any idea what the other two numbers are?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,908
Posted By smontanaro

How is that any different than any swap meet...

How is that any different than any swap meet you've gone to, expecting to unload a bunch of bikes and parts? 🤷‍♂️
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-22-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 419
Posted By smontanaro

FS: Most of a mid-80s Conti Special - 60cm - $300

Aren't you tired of the same old Campagnolo/Cinelli/Brooks Italian stallions? Here's an opportunity to get an Italian steed with less obvious (sometimes equal, sometimes lesser) Italian components....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,908
Posted By smontanaro

That's my challenge as well. I only look for...

That's my challenge as well. I only look for bikes that fit me and that is want to ride. I generally don't buy bikes to flip or just for their parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By smontanaro

I have a little oil bottle with a needle point...

I have a little oil bottle with a needle point tip. Where would I aim it? I have to find an exploded parts diagram of these puppies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,752
Views: 348,355
Posted By smontanaro

Sorry to be a wet blanket, but can we merge this...

Sorry to be a wet blanket, but can we merge this thread into the other Pay It Forward (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/373279-pay-forward.html) thread? I don't think we need two, do we?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By smontanaro

Quill and clamp sizes would be useful. I'd guess...

Quill and clamp sizes would be useful. I'd guess a 22mm quill since you said it was for a PX-10, but as Uncle Timmy says (https://peps.python.org/pep-0020/), "Explicit is better than implicit." <wink>
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,908
Posted By smontanaro

Me too. I only ever had one at a time (never...

Me too. I only ever had one at a time (never enough time, money or space for a "stable"), but my last sports car was a 1970 914-6.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 1,752
Views: 348,355
Posted By smontanaro

Beginner's wheel building kit

Have you always wanted to build your own wheels but didn't know how to get started? Are you embarrassed that Kyle, the son of your riding buddy Eric doesn't ride bikes unless forced to, but manages...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 15,908
Posted By smontanaro

Just stumbled on a reference to this thread and...

Just stumbled on a reference to this thread and subscribed. I have something like 10-14 bikes and frames, depending on how you count (fewer in French, more in English? 🤷‍♂️). I have been good about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 19,998
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks for the rescue, cb400bill.

Thanks for the rescue, cb400bill.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 19,998
Posted By smontanaro

I came here to make this comment. While I can...

I came here to make this comment. While I can understand that it was problematic, there were at least recent posts which would still have value. Locking the thread with a pointer to this thread I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,406
Posted By smontanaro

For my Fuji: ...

For my Fuji:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/fuji_peace_803d5b7f72907d87860462da201b7949f09ecc78.jpg
I could use some new red CatEye shiny handlebar tape. I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,569
Posted By smontanaro

How is an ATB different from an MTB? Sorry, dumb...

How is an ATB different from an MTB? Sorry, dumb roadie here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By smontanaro

It occurred to me that it might not be a bad idea...

It occurred to me that it might not be a bad idea to put together a thread about hood/lever fit. For instance, the SOMA hoods might be classified as an "A" for for Campy Record, Modolo (various...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By smontanaro

And I forgot about bike-vintage.eu...

And I forgot about bike-vintage.eu (racevelo.com). Will check there as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks, that looks to be about the right shape. ...

Thanks, that looks to be about the right shape.



The Porkchop BMX and Ben's offerings appear visually correct. The V-O hoods seem to be for a later lever style. This is the sort of thing I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By smontanaro

What hoods for this Dia-Compe lever?

I have an early 70s Dia-Compe 610 brake setup on the Fuji. What hoods fit this? I also have early Weinnman red dot levers (same shape I think) on my Automoto which could use hoods as well.

Edit:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,907
Posted By smontanaro

I'm my case, no. There's gobs of space. I can...

I'm my case, no. There's gobs of space. I can take pix and make some measurements later, but with mismatched tires at the moment (28mm in back, 32mm in front) there is plenty of daylight in all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,907
Posted By smontanaro

Yup, mine too...

Yup, mine too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8,802
Views: 1,122,328
Posted By smontanaro

Gloves: ...

Gloves:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczPV62ue8cKmYV1N6t0ARbqk-VU-TEdrpMjJ_faPe3Pf6klksyuoNwbxilU5mOhJbwE74NFIkr7VYgsTEwcUZTOwA47PY-ucAWialB1QWQ3Ep3mANgmQrvjL=w450...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-02-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,264
Posted By smontanaro

Here it is assembled into a big PDF file.

Here it is assembled into a big PDF file.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,907
Posted By smontanaro

I believe they are original, yes. Sunshine high...

I believe they are original, yes. Sunshine high flange hubs laced to Ukai tubular rims, foam- or plastic-filled. Since the bike will be stationed at my son's house I decided a set of clinchers was a...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-02-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,264
Posted By smontanaro

Yes, he does. I hadn't stumbled on it before, but...

Yes, he does. I hadn't stumbled on it before, but Knowing what I was looking for, I found it just now:

https://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/FWEvans-late30s/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,907
Posted By smontanaro

Another Patina Pony nears its maiden voyage. I've...

Another Patina Pony nears its maiden voyage. I've made a few changes from the equipment that came with the bike. I decided I'll probably send it back to Portland to be my n+0 bike there, stored at my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-01-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By smontanaro

I'd like the Compe V front derailleur if it's...

I'd like the Compe V front derailleur if it's still available.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,752
Views: 348,355
Posted By smontanaro

If still available, I'll take 'em.

If still available, I'll take 'em.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,406
Posted By smontanaro

Yes, though with that particular design. I think...

Yes, though with that particular design. I think I've found some.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,591
Posted By smontanaro

How does one properly dispose of antifreeze? Down...

How does one properly dispose of antifreeze? Down the drain? Would the "safe" antifreeze work as well? I can't remember which is which. One is ethylene glycol, the other I think propylene glycol.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6,497
Views: 790,406
Posted By smontanaro

My early 70s Fuji has a SunTour quick release...

My early 70s Fuji has a SunTour quick release (Sunshine hubs front and rear) on the rear and Shimano in front. Nothing else is Shimano on the bike. Would be nice to make the quick releases matchy...
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