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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

3Rensho frame (size 54 ?) ...

3Rensho frame (size 54 ?)
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bop/d/seattle-3rensho-fixie-project/7641916575.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10,566
Views: 1,439,827
Posted By phtomita

The page is back :) I was searching the other day...

The page is back :) I was searching the other day and page was not showing.
https://www.vintage-centurion.com/models/competition/ironman/87-89_expert.shtml

A month ago, I got a frame with bb,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

1975 Raleigh Super Tourer/Competition --Reynolds...

1975 Raleigh Super Tourer/Competition --Reynolds 531 - $220 (Tacoma)https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/d/tacoma-1975-raleigh-super-tourer/7626716007.html
Classic mid 70s Raleigh. Made in the...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,094
Posted By phtomita

Mud flap

Very happy with my home made flap, 1 inch to surface and keeps my shoe cover and bb area clean.
2 zip ties and piece of table mat :)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-22, 12:28 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,036
Posted By phtomita

I commute few days a week and after time went...

I commute few days a week and after time went back, by 5 PM is getting dark here. Most of the 10 mile route I take is trail and have some kind of light around, and big chunk of the trail is along a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-22, 10:49 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,029
Posted By phtomita

Did it 5 years ago from 126 to 130 and never...

Did it 5 years ago from 126 to 130 and never looked back. Sheldon Brown method!
You can secure around the chain stay bridge to make sure it won't detach when you go to 150 or so
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 912
Posted By phtomita

It would be a good practice to replace tires...

It would be a good practice to replace tires yourself, so you will be better prepared when flat happens....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-22, 01:53 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,805
Posted By phtomita

My first road bike was an aluminum for a year,...

My first road bike was an aluminum for a year, then moved to a 86 Nishiki Tri-a and got a Centurion ProTour15 (steel) for commute.
Using wider tires for commute is great and super comfy, but somehow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-22, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By phtomita

I've removed the bolt and is do see some room....

I've removed the bolt and is do see some room. Measuring the handlebar it was 25.4, so I added the beer can shim and lets see how it goes....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-18-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,182
Posted By phtomita

I finished my first double century this past...

I finished my first double century this past Saturday. Instead of having the meal provided by the event at mid point, got to each some good food similar to what I eat everyday and that gave me some...
Forum: Northern California
07-04-22, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By phtomita

Last day at Hawk Hill From Bicentennial...

Last day at Hawk Hill

From Bicentennial Campground area
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/807x605/20220703_110715_bda10c97d79591c98ada1e78ae8fa245a4898dde.jpg

From the view...
Forum: Northern California
07-04-22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By phtomita

Ride to SFO airport and north to downtown At...

Ride to SFO airport and north to downtown

At Bayfront Park
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Golden...
Forum: Northern California
07-04-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By phtomita

Some pics from Balboa Park to Richmond Station ...

Some pics from Balboa Park to Richmond Station

Rincon Park at end of Folsom St....
Forum: Northern California
07-01-22, 12:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,511
Posted By phtomita

The fog is pretty dense in the morning, so maybe...

The fog is pretty dense in the morning, so maybe will try to adventure to the Hawk Hill on Sunday.
I rode to Richmond Bart Station. San Jose Ave, Folsom St to the Bay, around to Golden Gate Bridge,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6,860
Views: 771,945
Posted By phtomita

Finish putting together the bike today, no test...

Finish putting together the bike today, no test drive yet.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 874
Posted By phtomita

Mission acomplished ...

Mission acomplished
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6,860
Views: 771,945
Posted By phtomita

Picked up frame from power coat :) Some more...

Picked up frame from power coat :)
Some more pics on this old thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/1132753-nishiki-tri-2.html).

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 06:29 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

Panasonic DX-3000 Road Bike - Deore - 1982 In...

Panasonic DX-3000 Road Bike - Deore - 1982 In Rare Original Condition - $185 (Make Offer) (Bellevue)
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/bellevue-panasonic-dx-3000-road-bike/7489199126.html...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,031
Posted By phtomita

I went from 170 to 165mm and when R7000 came out....

I went from 170 to 165mm and when R7000 came out. I got the 160mm and like it very much.
I have a commuter with 165mm and I end up pedaling slower than the other bike with 160mm where normally I try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6,860
Views: 771,945
Posted By phtomita

Not myself, but CycleFab's Colin helped move the...

Not myself, but CycleFab's Colin helped move the seat stay bridge few mms up to fit a wider tire and added bosses around since will get a fresh powder coat anyway....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8,436
Views: 998,172
Posted By phtomita

wd-40 worked pretty well to clean a white hood...

wd-40 worked pretty well to clean a white hood for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

Motobecane Jubilee Sport 1983 vintage - $75...

Motobecane Jubilee Sport 1983 vintage - $75 (Edmonds)https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bik/d/edmonds-motobecane-jubilee-sport-1983/7478909547.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

Vintage Panasonic DX4000 $250 ...

Vintage Panasonic DX4000 $250
https://offerup.com/item/detail/1392797216?q=shimano+105
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By phtomita

H Plus Son Archetypes :) from CRC free shipping +...

H Plus Son Archetypes :) from CRC free shipping + no tax
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 258
Posted By phtomita

Passed forward the Centurion Ironman Master, and...

Passed forward the Centurion Ironman Master, and followed by n + 1 :lol:

Bianchi Vigorelli 2004 size 44cm for wife. She did test drive and liked it and mentioned very light.
Full Ultegra, triple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 258
Posted By phtomita

n - 1

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6,860
Views: 771,945
Posted By phtomita

I changed spacer length to fit modern cantilever...

I changed spacer length to fit modern cantilever brakes to my 1984 Centurion ProTour15 that has narrow posts.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1248237-replacing-cantilever-brakes.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,284
Posted By phtomita

Today went to a morning ride and took a long...

Today went to a morning ride and took a long downhill that merges to a busy road and braking feels much better compared with the old dia-compes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,284
Posted By phtomita

Finish modifying the length of spacer and...

Finish modifying the length of spacer and installation.
The actual length of the spacer got to 6.7mm - didn't want to file down to around 6mm that should be the ideal leng.
The rear one is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-22, 12:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,284
Posted By phtomita

Happy with the outcome of shortening the spacers....

Happy with the outcome of shortening the spacers.
Used a drill attached to the bike stand, a bolt with nut and few rounds of electric tape to get tight into the spacer hole.
First, marked the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,284
Posted By phtomita

I converted this from 27" to 700c and had the...

I converted this from 27" to 700c and had the dia-compe cantis where I had to direct the pads down. Anyways, the bike is built with modern components....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,284
Posted By phtomita

The Centurion ProTour15 has a 65mm center to...

The Centurion ProTour15 has a 65mm center to center space between the bosses to attach the brakes. The rim is 23.4mm wide.
Having the pads at lowest position and the shortest spacer it fit nice....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,313
Posted By phtomita

I wear bifocal glasses with light sensitivity...

I wear bifocal glasses with light sensitivity lens. When started riding I though to have something holding it, but never needed it and just don't pay attention to it anymore.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 874
Posted By phtomita

Shimano 600 crown race

I removed the crown race after fighting couple days.
First I used the screwdriver + hammer method and banged quite hard and didn't come out, but notice it had moved a tiny bit.
I found an old knife...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 34,376
Posted By phtomita

Just got a RAR12 28 holes and RAF12 24 holes and...

Just got a RAR12 28 holes and RAF12 24 holes and building with H Plus Son Archetypes and Sapim Laser spokes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-22, 12:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 999
Posted By phtomita

Thank you, this is very helpful :thumb:

Thank you, this is very helpful :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-21, 09:50 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

Vintage Hercules - $20 (West Seattle) ...

Vintage Hercules - $20 (West Seattle)
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-vintage-hercules/7398371497.html...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-21, 03:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,234
Posted By phtomita

I replaced my rear to a 28c clincher at beginning...

I replaced my rear to a 28c clincher at beginning of June and it is at 1750 miles. I have small cuts from glass/rock but in good condition.
The front has a GP4 25c that should be on its 2500 miles...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-08-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,513
Posted By phtomita

I have a 160mm on my fast road bike and a 165mm...

I have a 160mm on my fast road bike and a 165mm on my steel commuter.
When I first move the road bike from 165mm (105 5800 to 105 R700) to 160mm, the feel was that I was slower for a 40 miles ride,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-21, 02:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,187
Posted By phtomita

This worked great for me. ...

This worked great for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdibmxBuMy0&t=3s
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5,016
Views: 779,933
Posted By phtomita

At Duvall to get some bike pieces from Craigslist...

At Duvall to get some bike pieces from Craigslist
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5,016
Views: 779,933
Posted By phtomita

Centennial Trail Nakashima Barn trail head on way...

Centennial Trail Nakashima Barn trail head on way back from Bellingham to Redmond on Aug 22nd....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,515
Posted By phtomita

Moved all the hardware from my Nishiki to the...

Moved all the hardware from my Nishiki to the Litespeed.
Noticed I don't have a closer photo yet .... So far around 100 miles on titanium on after couple adjustments. Very nice.

I noticed the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-21, 12:24 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

Vintage Zeus Bike Frame 59cm - $140 (North...

Vintage Zeus Bike Frame 59cm - $140 (North Greenwood/Bitter Lake)https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bop/d/seattle-vintage-zeus-bike-frame-59cm/7352488482.html...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,515
Posted By phtomita

Drive side pic :lol: - Need to remove the spacers...

Drive side pic :lol: - Need to remove the spacers and replace bb.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1210x908/20210710_203458_ce5f3331041d443a7eed4b3a1dc52a2b5b06fb4c.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-21, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,515
Posted By phtomita

My first titanium

After couple of steel frames, got a titanium one. :)
From seller, it is a 2003 Litespeed Firenze.
Going to rebuild it with a shorter crank arm - 172.5mm is not for me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-21, 02:14 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

1990 Novara XR - $40...

1990 Novara XR - $40 (Anacortes)https://skagit.craigslist.org/bop/d/anacortes-1990-novara-xr/7342453391.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

Specialized Stumpjumper full hardtail - $325...

Specialized Stumpjumper full hardtail - $325 (Bellevue)https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/d/bellevue-specialized-stumpjumper-full/7310812792.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-21, 12:55 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

1987 Nishiki Linear Time Trials Funny Bike - $500...

1987 Nishiki Linear Time Trials Funny Bike - $500 (Bainbridge Island)https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/bik/d/bainbridge-island-1987-nishiki-linear/7308467800.html
For sale is a 1987 Nishiki Linear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,563
Posted By phtomita

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/d/shelton-a...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/d/shelton-albert-eisentraut-racing-bike/7308053283.htmlAlbert Eisentraut Racing Bike -...
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