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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,135
Posted By smd4

Both Schwinn and Centurion (or WSI if you want to...

Both Schwinn and Centurion (or WSI if you want to be persnickety) imported Japanese bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,135
Posted By smd4

”The” Schwinn PDG, which you identify as Japanese.

”The” Schwinn PDG, which you identify as Japanese.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,135
Posted By smd4

So if Centurion isn’t Japanese, then neither is...

So if Centurion isn’t Japanese, then neither is the Schwinn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

Good point.

Good point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,051
Posted By smd4

There is definitely a group on these boards who...

There is definitely a group on these boards who look down on anyone who does anything with bikes other than ride them. They think they're superior beings because of the miles they log.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,135
Posted By smd4

...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,120
Posted By smd4

Looking forward to your thoughts when you get...

Looking forward to your thoughts when you get them!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,051
Posted By smd4

Nope. Not just him.

Nope. Not just him.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,051
Posted By smd4

So you want a vintage steel racing frame. ...

So you want a vintage steel racing frame.

The ones you’re looking at are definitely racing frames. The steel used can also be a guide. Reynolds 531, Columbus SL, SLX; Tange Prestige, 1 or 2. Look...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By smd4

I’m not a Bianchi expert, but I suspect sizing...

I’m not a Bianchi expert, but I suspect sizing information won’t be found in a serial number.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 473
Posted By smd4

She’s a stunner for sure! You’ve got the white...

She’s a stunner for sure! You’ve got the white bottle cages and cables; go ahead with your instinct and swap the tape and saddle for white!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 767
Posted By smd4

FBinNY.

FBinNY.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 767
Posted By smd4

I think FBinNY has been perfectly rational in his...

I think FBinNY has been perfectly rational in his assessment, based on pretty poor photos. Certainly he hasn’t “harassed” anyone or implied anyone was lying.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By smd4

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1918x748/20190729_184732_23eae2c24e74dc1ee1527fe6030c200a8eeec9f1_8b7ffe858afe272f59b99dabd3654651a71542f4.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

A bit of a misleading blanket statement. Mine do....

A bit of a misleading blanket statement. Mine do. That's how I'm able to use compressionless housing....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,961
Posted By smd4

ikr?

ikr?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,961
Posted By smd4

My son wants a 370z. They seem plentiful and...

My son wants a 370z. They seem plentiful and affordable.

Oh! You mean something new? Yeah. Just like bikes, if you want cool stuff you have to buy old stuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 733
Posted By smd4

Exactly. We had an alley behind the shop where we...

Exactly. We had an alley behind the shop where we routinely allowed test rides in the mid-80s. One dad a clean-cut guy walked in, calm, friendly, sincere, and asked to test ride a bike. I walked to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 767
Posted By smd4

This.

This.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

Absolutely.

Absolutely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,763
Posted By smd4

140?? What are you, a penguin?

140?? What are you, a penguin?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

As I pointed out, early index derailleurs didn’t...

As I pointed out, early index derailleurs didn’t use compressionless housing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,763
Posted By smd4

I just split the baby with the bathwater between...

I just split the baby with the bathwater between 170 and 175, and went with 172.5.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

And yet it did, your belief to the contrary...

And yet it did, your belief to the contrary notwithstanding. Either way, I never cared if something as mundane as a cable housing wasn't "period correct," especially if it looks nearly identical, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

Because back in the day, that's all there was.

Because back in the day, that's all there was.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

Not all of us have these issues.

Not all of us have these issues.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

Not my bike, but thanks for noticing. The...

Not my bike, but thanks for noticing. The shifting will improve if he ever gets it seated properly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

Worked pretty damn good for indexed shifters, too.

Worked pretty damn good for indexed shifters, too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,341
Posted By smd4

If you mean was coiled cable used for...

If you mean was coiled cable used for derailleurs, that's how I remember it. You can still find some images using it (below). It wasn't until later that the "SIS" compressionless cable with linear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,961
Posted By smd4

Oh, I comprehend just fine. Again, if you dispute...

Oh, I comprehend just fine. Again, if you dispute the claim squirtdad made that he relates that his custom builder told him, take it up with the custom builder.

But you won't. Much easier to pick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1,915
Views: 104,216
Posted By smd4

It's still worth the price of admission to get to...

It's still worth the price of admission to get to see the Cinelli in the first post!

And now, you've passed the 1900 mark.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,961
Posted By smd4

I think people who have a problem with what ...

I think people who have a problem with what squirtdad reported would probably make better use of their time by taking the debate to the guy who actually made the statement in question--Dave Kirk.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,462
Posted By smd4

Don't sugar coat it; tell us how you really feel.

Don't sugar coat it; tell us how you really feel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 989
Posted By smd4

Nonsense. Riding on the hoods is a perfectly...

Nonsense. Riding on the hoods is a perfectly comfortable experience with 7402 levers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 989
Posted By smd4

If you've been messing with everything for a...

If you've been messing with everything for a year, I doubt you will ever find a comfortable position.

Switch to downtube shifters and 7402 brake levers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,874
Posted By smd4

That may be a fun/scary project to undertake. I...

That may be a fun/scary project to undertake. I spent a good portion of the lockdown on my phone buying new/upgraded parts. If there was any component, from bearings on up, that could be lighter or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 744
Posted By smd4

Never had a tire/rim combo that I ever needed...

Never had a tire/rim combo that I ever needed anything but my hands to install. They say some tires are more difficult today, but that’s nothing I’ve come across.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,961
Posted By smd4

You know disc brakes are nothing new, right?...

You know disc brakes are nothing new, right? They’ve been around nearly 50 years, maybe longer.

I’m in the camp that says they’re a solution in search of a problem. I’d put my Dura Ace 7700s with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,344
Posted By smd4

He used to start pissing matches with me too, but...

He used to start pissing matches with me too, but couldn’t take it and finally put me on ignore. I wish you the same good fortune.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,344
Posted By smd4

HA! OK then. Read my review of the repro...

HA!

OK then. Read my review of the repro Shimano hoods. I think you’re going to be very happy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,344
Posted By smd4

I did. I didn't agree to that. Wait, wasn't it...

I did. I didn't agree to that. Wait, wasn't it you that intimated my point would only be valid of the pace of change wasn't linear? And now you're saying that my point would be valid if the pace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 371
Posted By smd4

We used to call them “Look outs!” In our shop....

We used to call them “Look outs!” In our shop. Like a warning to stay away…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,120
Posted By smd4

Well, got my repro Dura Ace 7402 hoods (or as...

Well, got my repro Dura Ace 7402 hoods (or as Shimano calls them, "Bracket Covers"), in white, straight from Poland today. I ordered them on March 21st.

These are the real thing, folks.

As near...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,344
Posted By smd4

Which--again--brings me to my point. The entire...

Which--again--brings me to my point. The entire subject of this thread is "Why are Modern Bikes So Expensive?" All people can come up with is "Modern bikes are more advanced." And again, my point is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,344
Posted By smd4

Then you would agree that the same assumption...

Then you would agree that the same assumption about the non-constant pace of innovation was also true 30 years ago?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,344
Posted By smd4

Excuse me? The entire subject of this thread is...

Excuse me? The entire subject of this thread is "Why are Modern Bikes So Expensive?" All people can come up with is "Modern bikes are more advanced." And again, my point is that in relative...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,344
Posted By smd4

Whoosh! There goes that point again! The...

Whoosh! There goes that point again!

The point is, "modern" bikes have "always" been cutting edge. Except now you pay a lot more for that edge in dollars adjusted for inflation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,344
Posted By smd4

Thirty years ago, the 30-year-younger you was...

Thirty years ago, the 30-year-younger you was saying the exact same thing about bikes from the 1960s.

EDIT: Oops. That's right. The 30-year-younger you was actually saying, "Man, someone should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,344
Posted By smd4

Maybe I was just reiterating yours?

Maybe I was just reiterating yours?
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