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07-10-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,028
Posted By 23skidoo

It's a Suntour 4-tooth 7-speed that's a bit too...

It's a Suntour 4-tooth 7-speed that's a bit too grungy to read and I'm in my clean work clothes and don't want to mess with removing the wheel and wiping it off.
07-09-14, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,028
Posted By 23skidoo

I've got the duplicate model year RB-1 in my...

I've got the duplicate model year RB-1 in my group of regular riders and the GPX indexed shifting is smooth as silk.
06-13-14, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,231
Posted By 23skidoo

It looks to have an early Dura Ace crankset. I...

It looks to have an early Dura Ace crankset. I don't know about Royal X, but here's a photo of my Puch Royal Force, 531, full DA 1st-gen black kit...
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05-15-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,242
Views: 128,772
Posted By 23skidoo

+1 on the Chicago guys: Billy D Richard F ...

+1 on the Chicago guys:

Billy D
Richard F
Paul G
bibliobob
gioscinelli

I'm not certain Billy D and Richard F are members here but Paul G is and drops in now and then but I can't remember...
03-28-14, 06:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,998
Posted By 23skidoo

Double lol for this Velognome. I shall humble...

Double lol for this Velognome. I shall humble myself....
03-27-14, 07:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,998
Posted By 23skidoo

If the OP wishes to contact me via PM I'd be...

If the OP wishes to contact me via PM I'd be happy to discuss this issue rationally, minus any hissy fits from the patina police. I may be one of the few folks around here with actual experience. ;)
03-07-14, 11:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,659
Posted By 23skidoo

+1 They redesigned the UI last year and made it...

+1 They redesigned the UI last year and made it infinitely more user-unfriendly. I've also thought about JDT's hosting your own web server, but every time I bring it up to friends who know way...
12-31-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 21,974
Posted By 23skidoo

The post office was a couple of days late for...

The post office was a couple of days late for Christmas this year, but my Secret Santa hit the spot with Vittoria tubes, a nifty computer--now I'll have to read the instructions--a set of tire tools...
12-27-13, 01:54 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 21,974
Posted By 23skidoo

The package to my recipient was delivered on the...

The package to my recipient was delivered on the 18th but no word so far; no delivery at my end and I'll be out of town all next week. I'm with bibliobob on receiving something after Christmas. I...
12-24-13, 09:09 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 50,417
Posted By 23skidoo

Rick Atkinson's stunning Liberation Trilogy, An...

Rick Atkinson's stunning Liberation Trilogy, An Army at Dawn, The Day of Battle, and Guns at Last Light, detailing the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, and finally the D-Day invasion and the drive...
12-24-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 21,974
Posted By 23skidoo

My package was delivered a couple of days ago,...

My package was delivered a couple of days ago, but I seem to be on Secret Santa's Naughty List. Happy Holidays and Happy Riding to all.
11-27-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,104
Posted By 23skidoo

^^^ Now, just pump up those tires and she's...

^^^

Now, just pump up those tires and she's ready to roll ;)
11-15-13, 08:42 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,280
Posted By 23skidoo

Congrats Jeff, you've done the easy part and as...

Congrats Jeff, you've done the easy part and as an experienced quitter, you have my encouragement to stay strong on this in the face of future temptations and the slip into rationalization that leads...
11-01-13, 07:50 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 21,974
Posted By 23skidoo

Count on me.

Count on me.
10-28-13, 02:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,210
Posted By 23skidoo

I love synchronicity. What's the dog's name,...

I love synchronicity. What's the dog's name, otg? Here's a pic of my unknown model year Mistral I picked up from a forum member a couple years back that's still in the build queue. It's had some...
09-10-13, 01:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,664
Posted By 23skidoo

Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa is your source for...

Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa is your source for British threading; I've purchased a couple sets of Viscount crank bolts from them. http://http://www.baxtercycle.com/
08-28-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,078
Posted By 23skidoo

Listed in the item details: MPN: A399-620....

Listed in the item details: MPN: A399-620. Originally sold by Andy Muzi at Yellow Jersey.
08-23-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,757,031
Posted By 23skidoo

Bikedued, if you're not happy with the top nut...

Bikedued, if you're not happy with the top nut from Iowegian, I've got a few NOS examples in a box somewhere if you're interested in virgin sacrifice for your Miyata.
08-05-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,757,031
Posted By 23skidoo

FIFY Cerrig. This is an ISO and for trade thread...

FIFY Cerrig. This is an ISO and for trade thread and all mention of cash in any of it's disguises is not permitted. If you'll edit that last line from your post, it will keep the mods and fellow...
07-30-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By 23skidoo

1994 Albert Eisentraut Road Bicycle 54cm - $2400...

1994 Albert Eisentraut Road Bicycle 54cm - $2400 (central lincoln)
The seller had this up for grabs a couple of years ago and I had a chance to see it and hear the backstory. His price hasn't...
07-25-13, 07:13 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,757,031
Posted By 23skidoo

I'm looking for a Sante 26.4 crown race but am...

I'm looking for a Sante 26.4 crown race but am happy to take the whole headset. I've got lots of schwag to trade.
07-19-13, 07:50 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 773,624
Posted By 23skidoo

The chrome work was done by Industrial Plating in...

The chrome work was done by Industrial Plating in Omaha and the repaint by Yellow Jersey in Madison who originally sold the bike. I've got an '85 Waterford Paramount full restoration--it's Fireball...
07-19-13, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 773,624
Posted By 23skidoo

Late 81-ish San Rensho Super Record Export full...

Late 81-ish San Rensho Super Record Export full restoration. At 54.5 c-t-c square, it's just too small for me and I don't want to take it to fleabay so I'd prefer to swap it for something equally...
07-17-13, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,837
Posted By 23skidoo

Pretty schnazzy work, as usual Julian.

Pretty schnazzy work, as usual Julian.
07-09-13, 08:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,145
Posted By 23skidoo

Really nice detail work on the Viscount. You...

Really nice detail work on the Viscount. You might consider mentioning to potential buyers that it comes with the original 'death fork'.
07-08-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,319
Posted By 23skidoo

Tom, I can't remember the particular pitch, but...

Tom, I can't remember the particular pitch, but if top doesn't come through, I've purchased the bolts a couple of different times in the last few years from Baxter Cycles in Marne, IA. They weren't...
07-01-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By 23skidoo

The plater I use made an uncharacteristic mistake...

The plater I use made an uncharacteristic mistake on a couple of forks by chroming the entire fork. The threads required media blasting and the crown had to be hand sanded with emery cloth. I'm...
06-22-13, 12:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,837
Posted By 23skidoo

Frank he looks a lot like a guy I met several...

Frank he looks a lot like a guy I met several years back at my oldest daughter's wedding in Napa. I seem to recall the following; his name was Paul, he was French, he was firmly convinced a guy in...
06-19-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,766
Posted By 23skidoo

Nice score on the Fuso Ben. Did you register it...

Nice score on the Fuso Ben. Did you register it with Dave? I've got a set of Monti tubulars in a shade of blue/grey that would look great with that paint.
06-07-13, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,374
Posted By 23skidoo

As long as time and money are no barriers to...

As long as time and money are no barriers to project completion Brian. I'll be retiring in a couple of years and may have more time on my hands for projects. ;)
06-07-13, 06:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,374
Posted By 23skidoo

due ruote the yard is the domain of She Who Must...

due ruote the yard is the domain of She Who Must Be Obeyed. I am but a simple servant she keeps around for heavy lifting
06-06-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,374
Posted By 23skidoo

The fork is original, done by a plater in Omaha...

The fork is original, done by a plater in Omaha I've used before and I was very pleased with the final result; it's not new perfect, but quite nice. They made an uncharacteristic error with this and...
06-06-13, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,374
Posted By 23skidoo

Here's a few after shots. ...

Here's a few after shots.


http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj102/shouteefbock/San%20Rensho%20Super%20Record%20Export/New%20Paint%20and%20Chrome/IMG_0001_zps98a47190.jpg...
06-06-13, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,374
Posted By 23skidoo

3Rensho Project Photos

I bought this 3Rensho Super Record Export frame and fork from irvri several weeks ago and to me it was a restoration project waiting to happen. It turned out to be fraught with the usual problems...
06-04-13, 06:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,828
Posted By 23skidoo

Your Super is drop-dead gorgeous Alex; very nice...

Your Super is drop-dead gorgeous Alex; very nice work.
05-30-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,670
Posted By 23skidoo

I've been in a similar situation with three...

I've been in a similar situation with three different painters and the immediate reaction from all three was 'send it back and I'll make it right'; no quibbling or whining or rationalization why the...
05-29-13, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,833
Posted By 23skidoo

Mavic MA-3s laced to Record hubs ...

Mavic MA-3s laced to Record hubs

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj102/shouteefbock/Mavic%20MA-3/MavicMA-3RedAnodized013.jpg...
05-29-13, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,833
Posted By 23skidoo

Red Nisis on my Battaglin Giro ...

Red Nisis on my Battaglin Giro

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj102/shouteefbock/Battaglin%20Giro/IMG_7594.jpg...
05-21-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,843
Posted By 23skidoo

Hark!! The Voice of Experience Speaketh

Hark!! The Voice of Experience Speaketh
05-21-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,690
Posted By 23skidoo

It's still on there with nary a change in the ad...

It's still on there with nary a change in the ad or the price.....
05-20-13, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,757,031
Posted By 23skidoo

Please to drink one for me as well, Rob.

Please to drink one for me as well, Rob.
05-19-13, 10:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,280
Posted By 23skidoo

It would be interesting to know if this bike was...

It would be interesting to know if this bike was from Witcomb Lightweight Cycles in the USA. Richard Sachs worked for the UK version for some years and the US branch for a bit, as did JP Weigle,...
05-15-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,389
Posted By 23skidoo

You all are going to force me to take photos of...

You all are going to force me to take photos of my 30 year-old Hoover Porta-Power, hands-down the single greatest appliance I've owned. It's been through a complete gut and two subsequent remodels,...
05-10-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 995
Posted By 23skidoo

How Would You Date This Early Dura Ace Crankset?

I own a few and have seen several more, but never one like this. There is a single number two stamped, or perhaps over-stamped into the drive side arm, with corresponding indentations in the sides...
05-09-13, 10:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,643
Posted By 23skidoo

The bikes are gorgeous, but I'd love to see the...

The bikes are gorgeous, but I'd love to see the rest of his rugs.
05-09-13, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By 23skidoo

An application of frame-saver will tend to lock...

An application of frame-saver will tend to lock down some of that finer stuff; I had a fork blasted and powder-coated that required some to settle things down a bit.
05-09-13, 08:56 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,054
Posted By 23skidoo

Someone has been trying to a 6000 on the Tulsa CL...

Someone has been trying to a 6000 on the Tulsa CL for several months now with a $750 asking price.
05-05-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,514
Posted By 23skidoo

I've never been to the shop personally, but I've...

I've never been to the shop personally, but I've done a lot of business with them, including multiple sets of 3 for $50 tubular tires. Helpful, knowledgeable folks. Andy's done a very difficult...
04-28-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,620
Posted By 23skidoo

Zullo ...

Zullo

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj102/shouteefbock/Zullo%2056cm/IMG_0262.jpg (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/shouteefbock/media/Zullo%2056cm/IMG_0262.jpg.html)

Fondreist
...
04-27-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,900
Posted By 23skidoo

It's sometimes too easy to quibble over details. ...

It's sometimes too easy to quibble over details. Somebody rode this without breaking the seat lug ears. I'm normally unsentimental about patina but this one lights up all my preservationist...
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