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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,173
Posted By thedriveside

Currently running Suntour Accushift 7s in...

Currently running Suntour Accushift 7s in friction mode on a 9 speed Shimano cassette, and the ratchet action matches the 9 speed spacing pretty wonderfully. It's been a blast, going on two years...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-20-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 294
Posted By thedriveside

WTB: 55-57cm Path Racer

Hi folks, looking for an original 'Path Racer' frame, open to hearing about what you've got. 55-57cm ST/TT ideally. May be a tough ask, but shooting my shot!

Can be a frame or complete bike....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-14-22, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By thedriveside

Ahh, wish this were smaller!

Ahh, wish this were smaller!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-22, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By thedriveside

Noted, great tips. Ready to dimple some stays,...

Noted, great tips. Ready to dimple some stays, thanks for the insight!



thanks! Will pass on the frame



Thanks for the note, more research needed on my end re: BB drop. I'm ready to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By thedriveside

WTB: 55-56cm frame (650b conversion candidate)

All of your 650b conversions are giving me sleepless nights, help me scratch my itch!

I'm in search if a 650b conversion candidate, something that I can squeeze 42-48s in. Requirements are:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,702
Posted By thedriveside

Campagnolo Rally in very good shape: ...

Campagnolo Rally in very good shape:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/600586964353436/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,099
Posted By thedriveside

Well, this is a fun thread. 650b conversions on...

Well, this is a fun thread. 650b conversions on this forum really encapsulate why I love this place...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 131,260
Posted By thedriveside

Very smooth transaction! Great stem at a great...

Very smooth transaction! Great stem at a great price, packed with great care!

Also had a very helpful transaction with nlerner !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,282
Posted By thedriveside

I had been putting off cutting this stem in...

I had been putting off cutting this stem in haste, but ended up going for it after too much thinking - it gives me the height that I'm looking for. Went at it with patience, but it was much more work...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-06-22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By thedriveside

Would be interested nlerner , I'll DM you. ...

Would be interested nlerner , I'll DM you.

Big thank to everyone else that jumped in with help and insights.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-03-22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By thedriveside

WTB: 1" carbon fork

Hi folks, I need a fork!

I was able to find a Ti bike locally. No fork though, and takes a 1" steerer. I'm looking for steerers that have minimum lengths of

1) threaded : 200mm
2) threadless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,282
Posted By thedriveside

Ran into a little snag today (wouldn't be a fun...

Ran into a little snag today (wouldn't be a fun build without them!)...Picture attached.

Couldn't get this VO stem further than about 12cm/ 4inches into the steer tube. Presents some issues of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,282
Posted By thedriveside

I'll take a look and report back. ...

I'll take a look and report back.



Good call, thanks for the sense talkin' that I needed.



Thanks! I'm loving the paint. I did another round of polish and it really glistens now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,282
Posted By thedriveside

Cool! Thanks for sharing, I love the fluorescent...

Cool! Thanks for sharing, I love the fluorescent paint on the 94.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,282
Posted By thedriveside

A few updates!

Thanks for that resource non-fixie , very helpful! Based on the frame details and colour, I believe this an 89. Made some progress today, here are some updates - polish, wax and tire/wheel mock-ups....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,282
Posted By thedriveside

Gazelle Champion Mondial Special AA project

Recently acquired this frame, Gazelle Champion Mondial Special AA. Last owner imported the frame from the Netherlands, don't see these in Canada very often. Reynolds 531 tubing (my first), very cool...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-10-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,349
Posted By thedriveside

Sending PM on the shorty Technomic!

Sending PM on the shorty Technomic!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,112,173
Posted By thedriveside

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_1824_bd1730845a28ebea62c17c8353bceb27b5f6f839.jpg
A battery powered rear light for a dynamo equivalent via member gthomson ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-23-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By thedriveside

I'll message you!

I'll message you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,702
Posted By thedriveside

YES. I'll ship you a new LED USB rechargeable...

YES. I'll ship you a new LED USB rechargeable light for this! Located in Toronto
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,024
Posted By thedriveside

Thanks! As the story was told to me, it was a NOS...

Thanks! As the story was told to me, it was a NOS frame that had some 'storage damage' to the top tube. There's a scratch hiding under the downtube decal - if you look closely, you'll notice that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-09-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By thedriveside

WTB: 54-56cm Ti frame (road/CX)

In search for a Ti frame, road or CX. Ideally a frame and fork, but open to see what's available. A Merlin, Litespeed, etc.

130 rear hub spacing. Let me know you have friends! Located in Toronto,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,024
Posted By thedriveside

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

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6925_a5d17ab9170576438d381228d43e0fb59bda7791.jpg
Spent a lot of thought and effort into this build, but it just sits in the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-22-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By thedriveside

WTB: Campagnolo 10 speed ergo shifters

Hey gang, on the hunt for some 10 speed Campy ergo shifters to pair with a new build. Need silver, not the carbon style.

Let me know what you've got! TIA :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By thedriveside

True. Although, there are some very nice,...

True. Although, there are some very nice, high-end, Miele's out there as well! The ones with the Sikkens paint and Columbus SL are great bikes!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-07-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 342
Posted By thedriveside

WTB: Medium Steel 26" MTB Frame

I have a project that I'm working on that involves a Crust Clydesdale fork, w/ drop bars.

What I'm looking for is:

'Medium' - ideally a top tube that's 18-20".
Steel
Don't need the fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By thedriveside

I live in Toronto, home of these bikes, so maybe...

I live in Toronto, home of these bikes, so maybe I'm spoiled - but I'd NEVER pay that price. You can get a full Marinoni for that much $.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-21, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,783
Posted By thedriveside

I carefully took the thumbie apart and lined up...

I carefully took the thumbie apart and lined up the pieces in the right order and pretty much assembled them in the same order on the downtube adapter...if my memory serves me, there's a small snap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,783
Posted By thedriveside

The stick has been a huge hit! Didn't expect...

The stick has been a huge hit! Didn't expect that!



Thank you!



Agreed, I do love the 'ratrod-ness' of the build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-21, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,783
Posted By thedriveside

Thank you kindly! Ohhh, would love to...

Thank you kindly!



Ohhh, would love to see a picture!



haha, thank you! It was actually a stick that we found in a forest that you don't see on the right. We put it back in it's natural...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,067
Posted By thedriveside

Some really cool history (and pics!) here. The...

Some really cool history (and pics!) here. The aforementioned model is for sale here, it looks: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1219898-23-1981-aero-600ax-velosport-600-a.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-21, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,783
Posted By thedriveside

Holdworth 'Creamsicle' Equipe

Hey gang, I've been in a long time lurker in this community and I can honestly say that this place is a huge part of my love of working on bicycles. I've learned a lot here, so thanks to you all.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-05-20, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,751
Posted By thedriveside

Interested, in line for the mechs and barcons!...

Interested, in line for the mechs and barcons! Sending PM
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 256,038
Posted By thedriveside

Super ride! Great to see it loaded up. How's that...

Super ride! Great to see it loaded up. How's that front rack, looks like you've beefed it up by replacing the riveted brackets that bolt into the bosses?

I ordered one, but the hardware that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-18, 08:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,020
Posted By thedriveside

Cool. Looks great. Curious about before pics if...

Cool. Looks great. Curious about before pics if you have?
Forum: Commuting
09-11-18, 09:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,944
Posted By thedriveside

My commuting set up, amazing braking power. Just...

My commuting set up, amazing braking power. Just need to keep the v brakes adjusted for pad wear and messing with some spring tension to keep them real snappy
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-11-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,911
Posted By thedriveside

In line for that Stumpy!

In line for that Stumpy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-18, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By thedriveside

Thanks for the input all, some very good insights...

Thanks for the input all, some very good insights here. The fact that the Nashbar fork has clearance for 28s is huge, so likely to go in that direction.

Curiosity + new project means that I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By thedriveside

1" threaded carbon fork

What your experiences with putting a nashbar-like carbon fork on your steel steed? There's some nice examples in the retro-roadie thread, pondering this option for a new build.

Nashbar's option...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-10-18, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,497
Posted By thedriveside

Wow - those boxes are cool. Can you show the...

Wow - those boxes are cool.
Can you show the picture of the top of the box diagramming how to select a proper fit?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,906
Posted By thedriveside

Try to keep music when riding bike lanes and...

Try to keep music when riding bike lanes and single (right ear), but I also try to ride out of dooring range and at a low volume. Probably better to stop altogether though!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-11-17, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By thedriveside

I'd love to buy the front mech and seatpost,...

I'd love to buy the front mech and seatpost, under 10 posts :/

Can we correspond over email? In Toronto. Or perhaps you can send me a PM? Not sure is that works.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-06-16, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,149
Posted By thedriveside

email sent!

email sent!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,464
Posted By thedriveside

I have three pairs - older generation 'Avanti'...

I have three pairs - older generation 'Avanti' and 2 last generation 'Record' and the Avanti's pooched out and I didn't bother investing in repairing them because I wanted to upgrade the nice alloy...
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