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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,302
Posted By amillhench

I have heard the stock diacompes will handle the...

I have heard the stock diacompes will handle the conversion with no problem. I have a strong disdain for setting up smooth post cantilevers. Some would call this an inability.

If the post spacing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,208
Posted By amillhench

I would second reaching out to the classic...

I would second reaching out to the classic rendezvous google group. They are a wealth of detailed knowledge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,302
Posted By amillhench

Here we go. Angle isn’t perfect, but it stops on...

Here we go. Angle isn’t perfect, but it stops on a proverbial dime. The brake track on these is relatively narrow but there’s no chance of the pad hitting rim or tire.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,302
Posted By amillhench

Haha, attempts at getting him to ride in the...

Haha, attempts at getting him to ride in the trailer were met poorly.

In his younger years, he was a big fan of the sidecar though.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,302
Posted By amillhench

1986 Schwinn Passage

Ahhh the satisfaction of a completed build. 1986, made in Mississippi, Schwinn Passage constructed out of (mostly) Columbus Tenax.



Replaced brakes, pads, cables and housing, wheels, shifters,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,041
Posted By amillhench

As someone who is also building up an ‘86...

As someone who is also building up an ‘86 Passage, what are you running for brakes? I’ve got some Shimano BR-M550s with thin line pads that work perfect with a 700c conversion on this bike.

My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By amillhench

Don’t worry, folks. I was just testing. I know...

Don’t worry, folks. I was just testing. I know better than to run big/big but wanted to see if it would lock it up in event of overshift.

She’s happy in all gear combos but no reason to run a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By amillhench

Parts arrived a day early. Rear derailleur works...

Parts arrived a day early. Rear derailleur works a treat.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By amillhench

Cassette, chain and cables get here Friday....

Cassette, chain and cables get here Friday. Weekend will be spent in the velocipede laboratory.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By amillhench

Suntour XC Pro friction 9 speed?

Howdy,

Has anyone run a 9 speed cassette (11-32) with a king cage Suntour XC Pro rear derailleur? Friction of course.

Photo of derailleur attached for reference.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 381,046
Posted By amillhench

looks like an Ostrich handlebar bag, maybe F104?

looks like an Ostrich handlebar bag, maybe F104?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,478
Posted By amillhench

I love that blurple, 356geoff ! What kind of...

I love that blurple, 356geoff !

What kind of tire clearance does it have?

Best,

Aaron
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,478
Posted By amillhench

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1550/7bb74148_83e7_48e8_a999_87684a8863c3_fe8cf61a1c03e3f2e64d0ec4b57a0e3245e0d47e.jpeg


Got out for a maiden voyage on this fixed...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-19-22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 485
Posted By amillhench

PMed. Thanks!

PMed.

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 48,583
Posted By amillhench

I’m in like Flynn.

I’m in like Flynn.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 08:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,207
Posted By amillhench

I can tell a difference (improvement) between...

I can tell a difference (improvement) between these and slick gravel kings.

I rode through a pile of large glass fragments today on my new Bon Jon Pass ELs (700x35).

I immediately started...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-03-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,818
Posted By amillhench

These are great all rounder bikes. I had an...

These are great all rounder bikes. I had an MC-7500 which while cool for the Tange Prestige, lacked the braze ons and relaxed angles that make an example like this so perfect for cruising around or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 314
Posted By amillhench

Wow, this is where my family came from before...

Wow, this is where my family came from before emigrating in the 1860s. Now I need a Galloway, too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,877
Posted By amillhench

I’ve always loved the script they used for “Super...

I’ve always loved the script they used for “Super Competition” on these.

Nice score!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 766
Posted By amillhench

Beautiful. I think the paint and lack of decals...

Beautiful. I think the paint and lack of decals actually makes it look classier. Phil hubs don’t hurt, either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,414
Posted By amillhench

Spoken for. Thank you.

Spoken for. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 07:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,421
Posted By amillhench

I’ve used VO voyager, velocity quill and A23 and...

I’ve used VO voyager, velocity quill and A23 and was happy with all of them. The quill is supposed to be stronger but I never had an issue with A23s even going through arroyos full of babyheads on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,414
Posted By amillhench

I have parts of a Stronglight T260 bottom bracket...

I have parts of a Stronglight T260 bottom bracket with 123mm spindle, Italian threads for COTTERED crankset. It’s missing drive side cup. Well not missing but the previous owner ground down all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 315
Posted By amillhench

I agree. I’d do this externally on a disassembled...

I agree. I’d do this externally on a disassembled hub, but my concerns would override my desire to polish if the wheel were built. Doubly so if the bearings were smooth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By amillhench

It’s the exact same color as a 60s falcon I had...

It’s the exact same color as a 60s falcon I had but that also had the wrap around seat stays.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,262
Posted By amillhench

Volpes are one of the best all rounders. I’ve...

Volpes are one of the best all rounders. I’ve owned 3 and still have one in the shed built up fixed with S&S couplers.

I bet that will take 700x38s. 🤙🏻
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,936
Posted By amillhench

What size tire could these fit? I seem to recall...

What size tire could these fit? I seem to recall Bruce always went big with clearance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,043
Posted By amillhench

Measure your stack height. Verktyg has a great...

Measure your stack height. Verktyg has a great how to here:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1039918-stack-height.html

Once you know the stack height, you can find an appropriate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,043
Posted By amillhench

Nice progress! Love the new rigid fork.

Nice progress! Love the new rigid fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By amillhench

I have this same problem on a Bianchi Volpe, but...

I have this same problem on a Bianchi Volpe, but my bosses aren’t threaded. She’s currently fixed until I remedy the problem.

Glad y’all could keep her on the road.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,096
Posted By amillhench

More mixed news: I removed the crank arms...

More mixed news:

I removed the crank arms after a good soak with PB blaster and a couple choice taps. No issues at all.

It looks like the previous owner destroyed the locknut on the drive side...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,096
Posted By amillhench

T-mar, I believe this predated (1960) SL, PS,...

T-mar, I believe this predated (1960) SL, PS, etc. Did the tubing preferences for track vs road change over time?

It does help explain why it’s upside down. The frame builder would have flipped it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,096
Posted By amillhench

A bench press has been on my list for years....

A bench press has been on my list for years. Still don’t have one.

I was looking at the pipe underneath and a good hammer technique, but as you said, I don’t want to damage the arms or the bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 741
Posted By amillhench

I’ll add another option to the foil: coke....

I’ll add another option to the foil:

coke. The beverage!

I’d definitely clean that up and ride it.

Hit it up with whatever car wax you have post polishing to keep it nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-22, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,096
Posted By amillhench

Quick evening update: Close examination...

Quick evening update:

Close examination revealed both track ends and fork dropouts to be Campy.

Caliper around the seat tube leads me to believe it is severely ovalized but should be 27.0mm. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,096
Posted By amillhench

Hmm…headset cups both spin. Damn. I also...

Hmm…headset cups both spin. Damn.

I also noticed a couple new details.

There is a “V” on the bottom bracket perpendicular to the “23” on the drive side.

This one is weird: there are the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,693
Posted By amillhench

Gorgeous; I love the wrap.

Gorgeous; I love the wrap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,096
Posted By amillhench

Much thanks as always juvela Am I correct...

Much thanks as always juvela

Am I correct in thinking the crank arms are the Magistroni “5 pin?”

what is the BCD for these? It’s not listed on velo base.

I’ll do some more digging as time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,096
Posted By amillhench

An update: I did not buy it, but I thought...

An update:

I did not buy it, but I thought of it often.

My wife is out of town this weekend, so me and my 2 year old decided to get some bonus points and clean out the shed. Oryx skull, old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,096
Posted By amillhench

1950s? Atala track frame

I was at a local shop getting a Rockhopper for my wife when the owner mentioned the “boneyard” out back.

If there is one place I want to check out, it’s always the boneyard. One frame caught my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By amillhench

I do not have any info but I do nominate for best...

I do not have any info but I do nominate for best vintage bike name 2020.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By amillhench

Thanks for all the insight thus far! I...

Thanks for all the insight thus far!

I pulled the spindle out of the unmarked French cups and see it is a “5SB” Spindle measuring 123mm.

It must have been swapped at some point. Will there be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-20, 02:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,323
Posted By amillhench

Velocity cliffhanger gets you tubeless and 26”...

Velocity cliffhanger gets you tubeless and 26” rim brake rims.

If you’re actually going off-road, I’d definitely go tubeless. Here in the desert Southwest, tubeless is a requirement due to all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,477
Posted By amillhench

I loved everything about this. Having owned...

I loved everything about this.

Having owned a Ural sidecar mororcycle, i’d get familiar with the handling characteristics before I built or bought one for my bicycle.

But for flat family...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By amillhench

70s Gitane TDF?

Hello All,

I recently purchased this 70s Gitane which the previous owner indicted was a TDF.

Can anyone confirm this? The rear dropouts are the Huret “honeycomb” and the fork ends are Campy. I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-20, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,454
Posted By amillhench

It wasn’t me. Although, I’d I see them around LC,...

It wasn’t me. Although, I’d I see them around LC, I’ll give a smile and a slightly jealous wave!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-23-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,454
Posted By amillhench

I know. It’s killing me. It’s beautiful, my size,...

I know. It’s killing me. It’s beautiful, my size, within driving distance.

I can only stay strong for so long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,070
Posted By amillhench

Very cool back story. I’d put the fattest,...

Very cool back story. I’d put the fattest, lightest tires I could find and ride it all over town.


Thanks for keeping it clean and on the road!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,813
Posted By amillhench

Sakae made some dirt drop quill stems which show...

Sakae made some dirt drop quill stems which show up for less than their Nitto counterpart from time to time.

That Kalloy stem was probably designed around flat bars. That’s a shame; I was looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7,798
Views: 921,396
Posted By amillhench

Installed the titanium Phil bottom bracket and...

Installed the titanium Phil bottom bracket and Record crankset with Stronglight 42T along with the cockpit on the Mercian.

Waiting for brakes and levers, chain, and possibly a matching set of...
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