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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By juvela

----- this model three-tube 531 plain gauge ...

-----

this model three-tube 531 plain gauge
expect you would discover a pillar size of either 26.2mm or 26.4mm

dropouts appear to be either Campag Sport 1010/1 or the the Agrati replica...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,462
Posted By boneshaker78

I guess now I know 😁… thanks Jim!

I guess now I know 😁… thanks Jim!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,462
Posted By Portlandjim

No way is it 1982, I started working for...

No way is it 1982, I started working for Specialized in 1982. Don't worry about frame numbers, ride it and enjoy! Jim Merz
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,462
Posted By Portlandjim

I have shared these photos on Bike Forums in the...

I have shared these photos on Bike Forums in the past, but for those who missed this check it out: https://goo.gl/photos/s9DLMV8WXn5i6y8s6

Dream about nice weather and some high mountain bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,462
Posted By albrt

Brooks saddles work better if the nose is...

Brooks saddles work better if the nose is slightly up, although I don't put mine up as far as some of Merziac's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,764
Posted By Da Kube

Very nice! I really like the red.

Very nice! I really like the red.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 324
Posted By cb400bill

Raleigh Grand Prix posts moved from the Raleigh...

Raleigh Grand Prix posts moved from the Raleigh International thread to their own thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,016
Posted By Portlandjim

Handlebar bag rack finished today

I just finished making the handlebar bag rack for my 1978 Merz touring bike. I have been procrastinating on this task for a long time! I just need to send the parts out to get chrome plated. The rack...
Forum: For Sale
11-24-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By TenGrainBread

The PO must have been confused. This is an early...

The PO must have been confused. This is an early 80s Miyata, not an early 70s.
Forum: For Sale
11-22-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By SoCaled

Beautiful bike and great story. Selling used...

Beautiful bike and great story. Selling used tandems is very difficult. We have an "Are you looking", tandem section that is filled with great bikes at low prices that don't seem to sell....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 764
Posted By merziac

First off, I agree on the surface, but what...

First off, I agree on the surface, but

what if the OP has disproportionately short legs or? :twitchy:

I have the opposite and we all know what many here think of my setups. ;)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-22-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 165
Posted By shoota

Oh man I'm a large and love PI, I'll take it!

Oh man I'm a large and love PI, I'll take it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,645
Posted By alcjphil

The problem isn't the new chain. It is a worn out...

The problem isn't the new chain. It is a worn out freewheel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 395
Posted By ridelikeaturtle

1979 Motobecane Mixte, "before & after"

This became available to me as a project, and I couldn't say no. There's a lot of junk around, and while this isn't rare or special, it certainly wasn't junk and deserved to be put back in rideable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 424
Posted By gugie

What's it sound like?

What's it sound like?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-13-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 477
Posted By marius.suiram

Is some leather tape i bought on-line, not too...

Is some leather tape i bought on-line, not too much quality there and also too short. It is not Brooks.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-12-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 477
Posted By marius.suiram

More ...

More

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20231011_180553_6ad303eb6c0f6139649ea311ab725e12601c6df8.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 335
Posted By JustinHorne

Alright, one more update (hopefully helps someone...

Alright, one more update (hopefully helps someone else in the future too.)

I wire brushed, treated the rust, and had my LBS tap the threads just in case. Probably unnecessary but some easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 397
Posted By merziac

Great score, well done. :thumb:

Great score, well done. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 397
Posted By 2wheeljonz

Thank you so much, bulgie for the identification...

Thank you so much, bulgie for the identification and history. This place is the best!
2wheeljonz
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 397
Posted By bulgie

Yep definitely a Davidson, model name Challenge,...

Yep definitely a Davidson, model name Challenge, probably '83-'84. That was a small-batch production road racer. Tange Champion, tube gauges vary by frame size but mostly equivalent to #1. Rear OLD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,442
Posted By Reynolds

Color taste is totally personal, so I won"t go...

Color taste is totally personal, so I won"t go into that. But my opinion is, if paint is original, leave it alone and find another one. If it's not, repaint it.
Of course this advice is worth what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 799
Posted By jzr756

alternate tool or method for Park bottom bracket tool

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x900/sugino_wrench_ba8946a953e05b05933e93dc0e4ae0e8ad8bdd88.jpg
found this after searching for a couple hours purchased this on ebay the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 799
Posted By abdon

Honestly the Park tool shown (and clone, 100% as...

Honestly the Park tool shown (and clone, 100% as effective) is worth owning. Sometimes those things can be stuck worse than a curse and as long as you can lock it in place with a bolt and washers it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-01-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 222
Posted By SJX426

I have one but for shipping, disassemble to a...

I have one but for shipping, disassemble to a small package. The new owner should take it apart, clean and lube anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,159
Posted By madpogue

Cool! 39 years together. We bought each...

Cool!

39 years together. We bought each other lots of used bikes, some of which, by "chance", were matching, including two '82 Trek 730s, two '75-ish Raleigh Gran Sports(es?), two '87 Schwinn...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-29-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 483
Posted By albrt

It's a shame we aren't allowed to do auctions on...

It's a shame we aren't allowed to do auctions on this site. I might have paid as much as $28.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-29-23, 01:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,241
Posted By SurferRosa

Is that from Macbeth? :lol:

Is that from Macbeth? :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 379
Posted By Classtime

Where are the Canadians? Even if Velo Sport is in...

Where are the Canadians? Even if Velo Sport is in Quebec, I guess not French.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-26-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,241
Posted By bwilli88

No water bottle mounts on the seat tube were...

No water bottle mounts on the seat tube were probably to put a tire pump there.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-23-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,241
Posted By obrentharris

Centurion Pro Tour with Blackburn Racks

S.T. 62cm center to center. T.T. 58cm center to center. 8 speed cassette. Triple chainrings. Repainted.
Australian members might get a kick out of the home made headbadge.
$450 plus shipping for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 458
Posted By jamesdak

Nice article on the Tesch. But....man does that...

Nice article on the Tesch. But....man does that ad make me miss my Giordana Antares.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By BertoBerg

Have you thought about using another crank? There...

Have you thought about using another crank? There are strong and light vintage cranks out there for a lot less money. For example, a Stronglight 99 crankset weighs the same, will support a 28t, and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-20-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By TimmyT

This humor tracks.

This humor tracks.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-19-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By nlerner

SurferRosa tells me my attempts at humor are too...

SurferRosa tells me my attempts at humor are too subtle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By Prowler

So many great looking touring bikes here. I've...

So many great looking touring bikes here. I've been enjoying this thread for years. Here's a current photo of my old lump. No where as nice looking as most of the bikes here but she's a worker, and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By gugie

If it’s glossy black powder coat, match is easy....

If it’s glossy black powder coat, match is easy. Braze on rack bossed plus powder coat might be cheaper thsn a new off the shelf fork. If you want your bars higher, get a taller stem. A longer fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By Dfrost

Roger, You might want to find time for a visit...

Roger,
You might want to find time for a visit to gugie’s Atelier in Beaverton along with your Expedition. A bit more rake to that fork, so lower trail, might provide big improvements in front load...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 12:28 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By etherhuffer

I certainly get that! Drilling the one I have...

I certainly get that! Drilling the one I have will get me a small front rack using p clamps at the fork. That will likely be enough for how I ride. And I looked and think it might have been a Soma CX...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By merziac

This, no way I would ever sully the Mercian with...

This, no way I would ever sully the Mercian with a Surly fork. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By etherhuffer

Fun to see all the cool steel. Good weather the...

Fun to see all the cool steel. Good weather the next two days, you can cool off on a ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By etherhuffer

Yes, all those considerations in play. I have a...

Yes, all those considerations in play. I have a drill press, no problem there. But adding bosses correctly then repainting adds up to a new fork or more. Also could use a slightly taller steerer, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 11:48 PM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By Lascauxcaveman

Oh man. Is it getting hot in here, or is it just...

Oh man. Is it getting hot in here, or is it just me? :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By etherhuffer

Work in progress. Got this earlier this year....

Work in progress. Got this earlier this year. Pulled off dead Schwalbe Marathons and put on 35mm Panaracers. Overhauled the cantilevers. Changing out bars to Nitto 177 next. While a custom for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By tjfastback66

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/uv_specialissima_10_17_2023_1914589c5fe06247a938af3badcf3f633d51ce95.jpg
1981 Univega Specialissima - restored. Craig's find 10 miles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By madpogue

Bonus points for the reg plate.

Bonus points for the reg plate.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By Roger M

There's a short write-up in the 'where'd you...

There's a short write-up in the 'where'd you ride' sticky. Page 830, post number 20740( im terrible with sharing links here). I have a lowrider rack, but no small panniers yet. I like those swift Jr...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By Roger M

I've posted a picture of this bike here before,...

I've posted a picture of this bike here before, but not with any overnight gear. I did an overnight trip on Orcas Island in July. I changed it from a compact double to the half-step thing you see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,787
Views: 1,085,885
Posted By gthomson

VintageRide that is just stunning! Looks like you...

VintageRide that is just stunning! Looks like you got a near perfect frame and your upgrades make it look like it just rolled out of the store. Assuming it came with caliper brakes and you replaced...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-17-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By squirtdad

just to note: this is a good deal IMHO I...

just to note: this is a good deal IMHO
I really like/love my Berthoud Solour, .which is this saddle with steel rails. I like it even more than my brooks swift

quality is amazing.
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