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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Posted By john903

Oh yea, Torpado has a special place in my heart. ...

Oh yea, Torpado has a special place in my heart. I had a Superlight as my first real race bike while stationed in the Army in Columbia, South Carolina. I raced it and rode it all over the country...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By john903

Hi there, So, are you looking for 25 certain...

Hi there,
So, are you looking for 25 certain items? I guess I don't understand the question. I happen to have a Campy Record triple crank with an Italian triple bottom bracket if you need to check...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,083
Posted By john903

Hi Dean, Yes you were riding your red Allez. I...

Hi Dean, Yes you were riding your red Allez. I hope to see you there. I have a nice Ambrosio Nemesis and White industries tubular wheelset that would go well on the Ron Cooper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,083
Posted By john903

Hi there, yes Thank You for the correction of the...

Hi there, yes Thank You for the correction of the location. bad habit i guess. Anyway it looks like Mhespenheide will be sharing a space with me. Our space is number 14 near the front middle and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,083
Posted By john903

Seattle Bike Swap

Hi there, I haven't around for awhile but thought I would post this. The Seattle bike swap is Feb 3rd this year at the old Key arena in Seattle center. I haven't been for about 8 years and this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,509
Posted By john903

I am available

Hi there,
I am available to drive. Is this a Cascade bike club event. It sounds like "ride across Washington".
I sent a PM as well, let me know if you need me I have summers off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,295
Posted By john903

Thanks for the replies folks. I will watch for...

Thanks for the replies folks. I will watch for it in July. I am down to one C&V bike now. It would be fun to go on the ride also.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,295
Posted By john903

Bob's Bike Show

I was looking through some old threads and stumbled upon this event. It sounds amazing, does anyone know the date for the 2023 event. I live just a couple away and would really enjoy seeing all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 684
Posted By john903

Now that's a vice! What is a good way to protect...

Now that's a vice! What is a good way to protect the fork from denting or twisted?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By john903

I don't know about the shifting, But, Wow is that...

I don't know about the shifting, But, Wow is that freewheel NOS it looks like it just came out of the glass case at a cool old bike shop.
Actually the shifting should be fine in friction mode and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,893
Posted By john903

That is looking great. This is something I am...

That is looking great. This is something I am trying to put together as well. I looked but may have missed it. What handle bars are those?
Have fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,663
Posted By john903

Hey everyone thanks for the reply's and...

Hey everyone thanks for the reply's and suggestions. I hadn't thought about U brakes for a BMX bike. I may try that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,663
Posted By john903

Hi Brent. It's not that I don't like roller...

Hi Brent. It's not that I don't like roller cams. I just think it would be hard to track them down, and I don't want to spend a lot for them. Saying that they may be easy to find and reasonably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,663
Posted By john903

Roller Cam bottom mount rear brake?

Hello, Its been awhile since I have been in my shop. A project frame fell into my shop the other day. It is an old 80's Shogun Mt. bike which I want to turn into a townie commuter. The thing is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7,831
Views: 932,355
Posted By john903

Yea me to. Tell us more. I see Alfa GTA, Datsun...

Yea me to. Tell us more. I see Alfa GTA, Datsun 2000?, Bmw R90s, a couple Vespa's or Lambrettas. Oh and oh course the nice Colnago.
Have a great day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,744
Posted By john903

That's a great shot. Cool old steel do it all...

That's a great shot. Cool old steel do it all bike hanging with the fancy pants super bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,691
Posted By john903

Oh nice picture, but the sun light is just making...

Oh nice picture, but the sun light is just making the name of that beautiful bike unreadable. So, what is that beautiful bike.
Have a great day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,983
Posted By john903

Hi there. This is great news. I don't currently...

Hi there. This is great news. I don't currently own a Trek but have had 3 throughout my cycling life. I always have liked them as a company and now to hear that they are supportive of keeping a old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By john903

Ohh, now that makes sense. So If I want a 120 I...

Ohh, now that makes sense. So If I want a 120 I should probably get a 110 which will put me at 115 which will work fine.. Yes, I usually measure along the top cTc not the side. Thank You for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By john903

Measuring Nitto stems

Hello there, so I am looking at getting a Nitto tallex quill stem in 120. I have heard that they measure them differently. I have always measure from the center of the quill bolt to the center of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,925
Posted By john903

I am one of the few who did not care for the...

I am one of the few who did not care for the swept back tops. I felt like I was was being pushed back. I suppose a longer stem would have worked but then the brake hoods would have been to far away....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 418,296
Posted By john903

Use the Rally as a spare. Those Veloflex Ravens...

Use the Rally as a spare. Those Veloflex Ravens are fantastic tires. Buy 4 from Merlincycles to help make up for the shipping and enjoy really nice tubulars.
Imho of course, but really they are a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By john903

Hi there, I had an Imperial and didn't like it...

Hi there, I had an Imperial and didn't like it because it was to wide. I also didn't like the lacing it rub my inner things and was annoying to me. So I found an old Brooks pro and chopped it and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 261
Posted By john903

Tubular tires sale

Just a quick little PSA. Hey fellow tubular tire folks. Merlincycles in the UK currently has great prices on Tubies. The Pound and Euro are in our favor, even the shipping is down to $24.00. I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,691
Posted By john903

Classic on Hurricane

Hi there, well I finally got my C&V up Hurricane ridge this morning. It was a beautiful day too I love it up in the mountains. This bike is my mystery frame I call Che Cose' (what is it). It road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,188
Posted By john903

Hi there, are there any orphan Araya aero...

Hi there,
are there any orphan Araya aero tubular rim in 28 hole out there? I only need one 28 hole, but could use a 32 hole if that's all there is.
Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By john903

Thanks for the replies. Ok that expains it. Yes...

Thanks for the replies. Ok that expains it. Yes it is a cool site as well. gugie I like your analogies of the too. It's funny because last Saturday two of our places we like to visit were closed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By john903

CR list?

Ok so I am fairly new to the forum. I am really enjoying my cool old steel steed. I really enjoy this forum, lots of great knowledge and friendly comradery.
But, what is "CR list", or "check out CR...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,269
Posted By john903

Wow a lot of use still ride ride a 10 speed. I...

Wow a lot of use still ride ride a 10 speed. I actually quite enjoy only five in the back. I live in a great place for riding with lots of flat and rolling hills. I found myself in in 17,19,21...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 903
Posted By john903

Thanks for the replys. Yes, I saw the yellow one...

Thanks for the replys. Yes, I saw the yellow one on CL and it was to short in the TT. I have been watching that green one though. I am up in Washington so I can't really go look at it. I may just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 903
Posted By john903

Ed Litton still building?

Hi there. Does anyone know if Ed Litton is still building and what his price range is? I could probably call his shop but I would like some intel on them before I bother him. I do see them pop up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-22, 08:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,969
Posted By john903

Oh that's easy. I just used it the other day. ...

Oh that's easy. I just used it the other day. When reinstalling a Campy freehub you slip this under it to compress the pawls as it (the freehub) drops into place you remove the tool. Works great. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 630
Posted By john903

Down Tube shifters in friction mode. Thumbies...

Down Tube shifters in friction mode.
Thumbies shifters, Suntour preferred

I have many and use them on anything from old Suntour, Shimano, up to modern 10 speed Campy derailleurs.
I build up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,942
Posted By john903

I have one to add. I have used them once on a...

I have one to add. I have used them once on a friends frame. $125.00. I have also had several parts done like racks in basic black and he just does them whenever he has a batch for others and it was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-03-22, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By john903

I know the frame has sold. But that fork crown...

I know the frame has sold. But that fork crown looks like a Sampson style used on some Max built forks. Do you know if that frame and or fork were built with Columbus Max tubing? just wondering,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,510
Posted By john903

I did not soak mine. Mine looked like yours...

I did not soak mine. Mine looked like yours except for the pulling away from that rivet. Although mine has the large copper rivets. Yes , I would also suggest backing off the tension bolt and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,510
Posted By john903

I just bought a Brooks pro from our bike coop...

I just bought a Brooks pro from our bike coop for $5.00. It looked really rough and the leather was very stiff. But there are no cracks and the tensioning bolt looks to have never been tightened. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-22, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 865
Posted By john903

Splurge on a White Industries freewheel. The...

Splurge on a White Industries freewheel. The precision, longevity, reliability far out way the cost. I have used two and have many miles on them. I have and currently use White industries hubs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,357
Posted By john903

So it sounds like you ordered the LEH natural...

So it sounds like you ordered the LEH natural Leather bar tape. I also have that brand in white. I like it with two exceptions it is a bit to slippery, and it stains easily. If it is dirty it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,357
Posted By john903

Hello, I really like Fizik micro tec classic. ...

Hello, I really like Fizik micro tec classic. It is 2.5 mm think and wears very well. It can get dirty but cleans up easily and quickly, just get in the habit of wiping it down every couple rides....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 784
Posted By john903

Good Morning, Over the last year I have been...

Good Morning,
Over the last year I have been working on lots of other peoples bikes. Specifically those in need and people who just need transportation. Most of these bike I receive are ok to really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By john903

I see someone mentioned them already. VeloCals...

I see someone mentioned them already. VeloCals have a very extensive selection or various manufactures and models. They also will do custom which I am slowly getting around to for a project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,496
Posted By john903

I deleted the picture of the bottom bracket...

I deleted the picture of the bottom bracket shell. I didn't feel comfortable having someone's SS# shown. As someone mentioned we live in a crazy time I will disfigure the number from the frame as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,496
Posted By john903

Ohhh now that Michael Johnson looks the closest...

Ohhh now that Michael Johnson looks the closest to what this may be. To answer a few questions. Yes English bottom bracket, Yes I have all 9 drawings and they are very detailed, and very cool. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-22, 10:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,496
Posted By john903

What is it

Hello I picked this up last November. I have several blue print drawings with the name Erick Chomski on them. The drawings list "531 frame and fork tubing" there is no mention of manufacture oh and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 225
Posted By john903

Weros?

Hello, I am fixing up a WEROS a friend has and have searched the past post here which have been helpful. I am wondering is there a way to tell what the frame is built with. There are not any frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,631
Posted By john903

If the bike is really twitchy on the rollers you...

If the bike is really twitchy on the rollers you may need to adjust the front roller a bit further back or forward. Try a couple different locations and see what works best. Also air your tires up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By john903

I have a friend who has one and really enjoys it...

I have a friend who has one and really enjoys it for casual rides. He bought from a local bike shop owner who had raced it in the early 80's.
Nice find, second hand stores are fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,079,691
Posted By john903

I didn't ride today but Thank You for the...

I didn't ride today but Thank You for the inspiration. I especially liked the pictures of Point Reyes. I lived in San Francisco in the early 80's. Those pictures sure bring back some great memories...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 418,296
Posted By john903

I noticed a lot of people are using tubulars...

I noticed a lot of people are using tubulars here. That's great I switched over in early 2000 wow has it been 20 years already. I don't know where everyone is ordering there tires from but I order...
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