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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 26,875
Posted By Grand Bois

It's a '73 Raleigh Competition with a Sturmey...

It's a '73 Raleigh Competition with a Sturmey Archer 5 speed hub.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/854/h1fv.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nqh1fvj)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-15, 11:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,953
Posted By Grand Bois

1973 Shimano 1973 Dura-Ace Catalogue...

1973

Shimano 1973 Dura-Ace Catalogue (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/shimano1973/)

I bought them when they were new. They were around $30 less than Campy.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-15, 08:11 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 36,520
Posted By Grand Bois

The Bikesmith Design and Fabrication press has...

The Bikesmith Design and Fabrication press has been redesigned since I bought mine. The price has gone up, too.

New Crank Cotter Press (http://www.bikesmithdesign.com/CotterPress/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-14, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,777
Posted By Grand Bois

From sheldonbrown.com: "Brandt suffered a...

From sheldonbrown.com:

"Brandt suffered a broken leg in what appears to have been a single-bicycle crash (no witness reports) in January, 2011. He also suffered brain injury. According to one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-13, 06:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,927
Posted By Grand Bois

Please don't let anyone talk you into changing...

Please don't let anyone talk you into changing that beautiful cottered crank!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-12, 05:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,384
Posted By Grand Bois

Sell it to someone that can appreciate it for...

Sell it to someone that can appreciate it for what it is and buy yourself something to fit you needs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 07:47 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 171,656
Posted By Grand Bois

My '74 PX10LE. Nothing is original. Paint and...

My '74 PX10LE. Nothing is original. Paint and striping by Dr. Deltron.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/203/zjgr.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/5nzjgrj)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,931
Posted By Grand Bois

The old 3 speed trigger shifters work fine with...

The old 3 speed trigger shifters work fine with the new 3 speeds hubs, too. I gave away the shifter that came with my SRF3 and used a trigger. A plastic twist shifter didn't suit my 1959 bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,593
Posted By Grand Bois

The tag says it's PX8. There's one similar here,...

The tag says it's PX8. There's one similar here, but it has "Power Shift" stem shifters. I'm sure that yours is not a model that was sold in the USA.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-10, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,304
Posted By Grand Bois

It's a seventies Raleigh Grand Prix, so it should...

It's a seventies Raleigh Grand Prix, so it should have 27" steel rims and 120 mm rear spacing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-10, 06:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,400
Posted By Grand Bois

Too bad it's an unplated slotted screw that...

Too bad it's an unplated slotted screw that always rusts. That's the only negative thing I have to say about Simplex Retrofrictions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,442
Posted By Grand Bois

Some ninny is bound to tell you that you're going...

Some ninny is bound to tell you that you're going to die because you drilled and tapped your stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,259
Posted By Grand Bois

Another one that doesn't get it. Supplying...

Another one that doesn't get it.

Supplying parts for building bikes in the classic French style is a specialty for VO. Those that get it understand that it's only natural for them to supply parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-09, 05:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,580
Posted By Grand Bois

I've seen those on eBay and bid on a couple of...

I've seen those on eBay and bid on a couple of them.

I've got a Shimano 600 with one:
http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/40499/2190745890068014369S600x600Q85.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-09, 06:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,126
Posted By Grand Bois

http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/40817/2908670130...

http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/40817/2908670130068014369S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2908670130068014369zzTzmZ)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 21,571
Posted By Grand Bois

The Simplex Prestige shifts just fine as long as...

The Simplex Prestige shifts just fine as long as there is no more than a 10t difference between the chainrings. I doubt that he would notice much difference if he switched to modern derailer on his...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 21,571
Posted By Grand Bois

I'm not impressed with the advice you've gotten...

I'm not impressed with the advice you've gotten so far.

French bikes use metric-size tubing. Your seat tube is 28mm instead of the standard 28.6mm. A non-French derailer that's made for a 28.6mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-09, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,331
Posted By Grand Bois

Your brake cables are too long to my eye, but...

Your brake cables are too long to my eye, but that's the way they did it back in the day. I've never been able to figure out why. I like my cables no longer than they need to be to avoid binding.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,690
Posted By Grand Bois

http://www.ece.ubc.ca/~gillies/singer/

http://www.ece.ubc.ca/~gillies/singer/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-06, 07:21 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 20,636
Posted By Grand Bois

That's why it has no wrench flats. The large...

That's why it has no wrench flats. The large locking pliers will only ruin the part.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-06, 03:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 20,636
Posted By Grand Bois

Some people think their advanced age gives them...

Some people think their advanced age gives them the right to be rude and obnoxious.
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