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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,794
Posted By RustyJames

See my post, #49. If there is a large gap...

See my post, #49.

If there is a large gap from the year of the frame to the year of the components on it, it is no longer vintage. I could slap electronic shifting on my 1960 Legnano and it would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,257
Posted By RustyJames

Strawbunyan step right up! I have a great 7400...

Strawbunyan step right up! I have a great 7400 starter kit. Brakes, front derailleur and crankset. PM me if interested.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,794
Posted By RustyJames

100% agreement. The user experience…. I have...

100% agreement. The user experience….

I have an original Ford Model T in my garage. If I swap out the original flathead 4 with a V8, toss the wood wheels, add independent front suspension with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By RustyJames

Too slow dad gummit….

Too slow dad gummit….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,794
Posted By RustyJames

Popcorn chomper topic and someone could turn this...

Popcorn chomper topic and someone could turn this discussion into a philosophy doctoral thesis.

IMO - once you start hanging modern components on a vintage frame, it’s no longer vintage. Nothing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 192
Posted By RustyJames

FWIW - my last attempt with a can shim was a...

FWIW - my last attempt with a can shim was a fail. The surface of the can was too smooth and no amount of tightening or roughing up the can surface achieved the goal. I spent $20 on a Kalloy post and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 754
Posted By RustyJames

swissycle If it works for you ignore what anyone...

swissycle If it works for you ignore what anyone says. I have a couple of bikes that would make many here cringe but I like ‘em.

Pedal on!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,156
Posted By RustyJames

Thank you for the education to this ‘Murican that...

Thank you for the education to this ‘Murican that is not familiar with R C tubing.

“Bonderized” - I love the marketing jargon companies make up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,156
Posted By RustyJames

Reynolds tubing (assuming the decal is correct)...

Reynolds tubing (assuming the decal is correct) and nice lugs - I would be thrilled to own that but I’m peculiar.
Also, I would keep the Halfords decals on it because of being peculiar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 461
Posted By RustyJames

I would pick the frame with fancier lugs but...

I would pick the frame with fancier lugs but that’s just me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 829
Posted By RustyJames

Wrong taper on the BB for the crank arms?

Wrong taper on the BB for the crank arms?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 461
Posted By RustyJames

Most of the frames that are discussed here aren’t...

Most of the frames that are discussed here aren’t welded, they’re brazed together like copper pipes in plumbing. The tubing is quite thin in the main triangle and welding equipment could blow a hole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 612
Posted By RustyJames

Groody Brothers Changes

Copy/paste from their Facebook page;

Important Changes at Groody Bros. Bicycle Restoration

Dear Valued Customers,

After much consideration, being the single employee and owner of Groody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,421
Posted By RustyJames

Walz caps makes cycling caps but they aren’t...

Walz caps makes cycling caps but they aren’t branded Bianchi, Colnago, etc.

https://www.walzcaps.com/

I found a Legnano cap on eBay. Made in Italy and I believe the same company makes many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 42,270
Posted By RustyJames

I went with white cable housing and I think it...

I went with white cable housing and I think it looks fab!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2793_ff21919bb018e57296ced3b5b2b1b6f8eaf95a88.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,468
Posted By RustyJames

Good one 🤣🤣

Good one 🤣🤣
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 975
Posted By RustyJames

Someone may correct me but 36/40H and light...

Someone may correct me but 36/40H and light weight aren’t a “thing” since that set up is touring use and light weight isn’t the primary objective.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22,362
Views: 4,717,216
Posted By RustyJames

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x1767/img_6146_56adaff9c77f9db25670c199fa9fbab335eb3037.jpeg

https://offerup.co/l3saySquUIb

Umm…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,451
Posted By RustyJames

These seem like reasonable suggestions…

These seem like reasonable suggestions…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22,362
Views: 4,717,216
Posted By RustyJames

Not an RB-1 but nice lugs and it looks like a...

Not an RB-1 but nice lugs and it looks like a decent resto-mod.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By RustyJames

More seasoned members than I will chime in but I...

More seasoned members than I will chime in but I wouldn’t use any glue/adhesive. Set stuff into place and call it good for now.

If you decide to disassemble in a few years you may regret using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,983
Posted By RustyJames

I have a similar M.O. as a seller. My standard...

I have a similar M.O. as a seller. My standard line is that “I am open to in-person offers”. So far, all of the buyers I've interacted with don’t make offers before seeing the goods.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,983
Posted By RustyJames

Also, I also state that I will only consider...

Also, I also state that I will only consider in-person offers. The “I’ll give ya 20 bux” messages are ignored.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,983
Posted By RustyJames

What I do as a BUYER on Marketplace, OfferUp,...

What I do as a BUYER on Marketplace, OfferUp, etc.;
- I don’t use the formatted “is this available” or whatever template is offered. I ask specific questions about things not mentioned in the ad. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,608
Posted By RustyJames

CLB brakes - sending PM

CLB brakes - sending PM
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 339
Posted By RustyJames

Stolen from a vintage BMX pic but probably not...

Stolen from a vintage BMX pic but probably not what you were looking for.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x862/img_6135_2d4f3cdc7bc575abff1c66cd9d4326ece2a0812d.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,000
Posted By RustyJames

Saw this on FB Marketplace; ...

Saw this on FB Marketplace;

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x1509/img_6132_5f6057fb2c251758ef6871872eeddda85264b372.jpeg
The price is very optimistic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By RustyJames

The above video popped up on my YouTube feed and...

The above video popped up on my YouTube feed and I gotta say, very impressive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,560
Posted By RustyJames

Strawbunyan Nice grab and I fully agree that Dave...

Strawbunyan Nice grab and I fully agree that Dave is an aces guy. I look forward to seeing how things turn out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,355
Posted By RustyJames

My 2 cents, pass on the Walmart bike. My son is...

My 2 cents, pass on the Walmart bike. My son is 13 and so far I have bought him 2 bikes. The first was a Redline BMX bike circa 2005 that was fairly high end in its day. It was very scratched up but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By RustyJames

If it were mine, (I have something in similar...

If it were mine, (I have something in similar condition) I would lightly clean it up, check for terminal rust, service it and call it good.

A good restoration would be $$$$ but if that has more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,560
Posted By RustyJames

Stumpjumper or RockHopper. Well made, bazillions...

Stumpjumper or RockHopper. Well made, bazillions around, no proprietary parts/odd sizes (that I can think of).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,558
Posted By RustyJames

100% agree.

100% agree.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,063
Posted By RustyJames

I think the upcharge for Soul Red on Mazdas is a...

I think the upcharge for Soul Red on Mazdas is a bargain considering the quality. A stunning finish on a production car for a few hundred bucks? Big win to me!

I have my eye on a specific...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6,533
Views: 810,110
Posted By RustyJames

ISO - Pre-85 Tom Ritchey MTB

If this violates forum rules, take down my post.

A friend is looking for a pre-85 Tom Ritchey built MTB in what he calls a “rideable size”. He rides a 56-58cm road bike for frame of reference.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6,533
Views: 810,110
Posted By RustyJames

They must running away from my place. I can never...

They must running away from my place. I can never seem to find one when I need it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By RustyJames

brooklyn_bike Apparently the Bridgestone...

brooklyn_bike Apparently the Bridgestone preservation society in the Portland area is a thing but yours is MUCH higher up the pecking order than mine. Nice job!

I’m going to service the wheels,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By RustyJames

If nothing else, I can say I have Bridgestone...

If nothing else, I can say I have Bridgestone from the Grant era. (Not popular around here but I respect the guy).

juvela I thought the rack mounting was interesting too. The bracket seems robust...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By RustyJames

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6106_9b38459b503ce8bb1da4883660d5fbbac584691d.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By RustyJames

$10 "Crummy Old Bike"

A few years ago I was flipping through FB Marketplace and saw an ad that stated, as you may have guessed, a "crummy old bike" for $10. The pics were terrible but showed a generic looking hybrid and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 812
Posted By RustyJames

Gus Salmon decals can be found on FB.

Gus Salmon decals can be found on FB.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 282
Posted By RustyJames

I grabbed a set of 68s out of my big box o’...

I grabbed a set of 68s out of my big box o’ brakes and I measured 70mm to the bottom of the slot on the rear caliper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,970
Posted By RustyJames

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

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2013_9b10eafbc1389dcfaa8e89ab11df383a8ccb4af3.jpeg

A trip to gugie and the steerer was replaced. All was well in the magical...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-17-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,252
Views: 133,928
Posted By RustyJames

I’m probably WAAAYYYY overdue but I would like to...

I’m probably WAAAYYYY overdue but I would like to say I haven’t had a bad transaction from a forum member whether I was buying or selling. Always good communication and stuff is never over hyped.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-16-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 877
Posted By RustyJames

Please do. Legnano was a VERY heavy hitter in...

Please do. Legnano was a VERY heavy hitter in Italian cycling in the first half of the 20th century.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By RustyJames

Clever. Timely for me since I have been...

Clever.

Timely for me since I have been over-thinking how to build a box for shipping a f/f that varies a bit from yours, but not far. 1x4s wood frame, metal reinforced corners, egg crate foam...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-13-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By RustyJames

Man, the Legnanos are showing up like crazy! ...

Man, the Legnanos are showing up like crazy!

Chainguard is a definite plus! If I felt like I REALLY needed another Leg (I don’t) - $350.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-13-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,962
Posted By RustyJames

My comment about Uni 61s being odd is because I...

My comment about Uni 61s being odd is because I thought they would be 68s. I’ve been known to be wrong in the past…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,235
Posted By RustyJames

As the kids say…cool AF!!

As the kids say…cool AF!!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,962
Posted By RustyJames

I have a soft spot for Legnanos (2 in my...

I have a soft spot for Legnanos (2 in my inventory) since they lead me down the rabbit hole of vintage stuff. Both of mine are ~1960 so a very different situation.

A 70’s era bike made of 531...
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