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Forum: Framebuilders
04-12-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By vintage cellar

I knew people who struggled with that Andrew...

I knew people who struggled with that Andrew Hague jig. They said the design suffered from the fatal flaw that if you needed to change ANY one thing, that it threw EVERYTHING else off.
The more...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-07-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By vintage cellar

Might we inquire as to WHY you would want that...

Might we inquire as to WHY you would want that stuff ?

The old-timers I knew who rode Cantiflex said it rode rough and was not an improvement in any way over regular tubing. Just a gimmick in a...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-03-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 586
Posted By vintage cellar

Isn't that the old Brent Steelman design fork...

Isn't that the old Brent Steelman design fork crown that he used on his Cyclocross frames ?

Sure looks like it.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-21-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By vintage cellar

Allotec ?

So did you shift production to Allotec ?
I tried some of their earlier stuff, and it wasn't too impressive. But maybe they just needed better quality casting molds and feedback ?

It would be...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-06-23, 12:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,252
Posted By vintage cellar

If you really want to know how to braze Aluminum...

If you really want to know how to braze Aluminum properly you need to ignore just about everything about welding on Youtube, etc. and get yourself over to the Tinman Tech website.

He has the...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-03-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By vintage cellar

I think the w-22 (like the more common w-17) is...

I think the w-22 (like the more common w-17) is an older-style "injector mixer" torch designed for very low-pressure Acetylene and much higher pressure Oxygen ( @ 20 -30 PSI).

It was a top-quality...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-26-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 760
Posted By vintage cellar

The original message from O.P.

So to me the important part of the original question was the belief that the OP had a Mercian somehow repaired with French tubing.
This is is a pretty ridiculous idea and could have been verified...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-02-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 587
Posted By vintage cellar

Take Brochure Numbers With A Grain Of Salt

One thing to consider is that often times the "Geometry Charts" that manufacturers sometimes included in their brochures are not always accurate. The Italians were probably the worst in this respect,...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-11-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 999
Posted By vintage cellar

Interesting that much of the tubing and fittings...

Interesting that much of the tubing and fittings went to only a few bidders. As the steel frame market shrinks and morphs into a disc brake and E-bike future, I wonder who bought all this stuff ?
...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-15-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,164
Posted By vintage cellar

Those are M5

[QUOTE=obrentharris;22829309]I purchased this very nice Peter Mooney frame from the local non-profit bike shop (https://www.tripsforkidsmarin.org/re-cyclery.html). The missing barrel adjusters are...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-30-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,125
Posted By vintage cellar

Davis and Haden were some of the better known...

Davis and Haden were some of the better known British known framebuilding fittings manufacturers. Going way back was Chater-Lea, Also there was Brampton - who made a popular Track fork crown, among...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-23-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 759
Posted By vintage cellar

For Untenhausen

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Forum: Framebuilders
01-31-22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,615
Posted By vintage cellar

I'm interested, too !

Hi Andy !

I'm interested in #5, 7, 11, and 17.

Let me know what they are going to cost and we can work out payment details.

Thank You,
Michael F in SF 94110
Forum: Framebuilders
01-03-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,555
Posted By vintage cellar

They look very similiar to the Eisentraut jigs...

They look very similiar to the Eisentraut jigs that UBI used to offer for a short time. Also similiar to what Bruce Gordon used.

I wonder if they might've come from Al when he stopped doing the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-02-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,356
Posted By vintage cellar

I had no problem at all with a recent Nova order

I did an order for chainstays last week and everything worked perfectly - delivery was quite fast, although I am not that far from Sacramento.

I've been meaning to post that I had a very positive...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-21-20, 10:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,035
Posted By vintage cellar

That frame dates from the 1970's and I would bet...

That frame dates from the 1970's and I would bet it was imported by Cycle Imports in Cornish, Maine. They were a Roberts importer / distributor, along with other bike parts and framebuilding supplies...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-17-20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,035
Posted By vintage cellar

Looks like a 1970's Chas. Roberts frame from...

Looks like a 1970's Chas. Roberts frame from England. Only thing missing is the R that was usually cut into the seat stay caps.

Regards,
MF in SF
Forum: Framebuilders
10-08-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,188
Posted By vintage cellar

Any word on Joe Bringheli recovery ?

Has anyone talked to Joe (or his daughter) lately ?

I'm hoping he is recovering some from his very unfortunate stroke.

Thanks !
Michael in SF
Forum: Framebuilders
02-04-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,678
Posted By vintage cellar

Pre-Heating Flux ?

On my last frame I put some silver flux in a stainless measuring cup on a small hot plate. The flux water boils off and you're left with a thick syrupy liquid that worked well.
I didn't have to...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-23-20, 11:50 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,368
Posted By vintage cellar

Things to think about WRT grinding

I wouldn't expect much from getting a random piece of steel blanchard ground without knowing what you're getting into.
3/4" thick ain't even worth the effort - it's too thin and flexy. Utter waste...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-22-20, 03:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 878
Posted By vintage cellar

There is an old-time way to set your regulator...

There is an old-time way to set your regulator pressures that DOES initially use wide-open torch valves. I learned about it when researching torch-welding for 4130 airframes and aluminum.

You...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-31-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,724
Posted By vintage cellar

Pilot might be to use for facing the Bottom Bracket ?

I remember seeing that Var used to make a pilot to use the #32 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=32) Head Tube reamer to also face the bottom bracket shell.

Maybe...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-03-15, 04:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,480
Posted By vintage cellar

It IS fixable, but the details and trouble all...

It IS fixable, but the details and trouble all add up to making a new fork a much less expensive and practical choice.

What with the unplating - polishing - replating - crown race machining -...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-03-15, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,884
Posted By vintage cellar

Vitus was every bit as good as 531 and Columbus,...

Vitus was every bit as good as 531 and Columbus, especially the 971 Super Vitus tubes.
Camus was high-end, supposedly a tubeset like 753 or Columbus Nivachrome.

Durifort was a lower quality,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,299
Posted By vintage cellar

I know it sounds crude and terrible and...

I know it sounds crude and terrible and technically incorrect. But for a freakin' Raleigh Record or Grand Prix POS bike ? Gentlemen, please . . .

It works fine and the locknut always got a drop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 781
Posted By vintage cellar

Just keep an eye on it by wiggling the rim...

Just keep an eye on it by wiggling the rim occasionally. If the rim starts moving noticeably than it seems prudent to just replace the wheel / or hub.

I had the same thing happen to an ancient...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By vintage cellar

Yep - second the 3/16th size answer.

Yep - second the 3/16th size answer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 03:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 63,069
Posted By vintage cellar

I've used an old mtn. bike handlebar as a cheater...

I've used an old mtn. bike handlebar as a cheater on an 8mm pedal once.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,340
Posted By vintage cellar

If it is a single speed then no problem at all.

If it is a single speed then no problem at all.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By vintage cellar

Did you ever find one of these ? Methinks I have...

Did you ever find one of these ? Methinks I have a MK. II in my stash.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By vintage cellar

Are you still looking ?

Are you still looking ?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 657
Posted By vintage cellar

So coool !

So coool !
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,803
Posted By vintage cellar

You did a nice job on the extra rivets !

You did a nice job on the extra rivets !
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By vintage cellar

Very good basis for 650b conversion, and probably...

Very good basis for 650b conversion, and probably a very nice 700c rider, as well.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By vintage cellar

I have a 74 Le Champion and these make a great...

I have a 74 Le Champion and these make a great 650b conversion frames.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By vintage cellar

You don't often see the original skewers like on...

You don't often see the original skewers like on this set
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Posted By vintage cellar

In many years of bike swap meets I have rarely...

In many years of bike swap meets I have rarely seen those brake levers. They will turn up eventually - but the best way to find a set would be to build up your bike with another set of levers. THEN...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,319
Posted By vintage cellar

I did an upright bar conversion on one of these...

I did an upright bar conversion on one of these same bikes and it rode surprisingly well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 02:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,689
Posted By vintage cellar

BITD alot of racers had very little money and...

BITD alot of racers had very little money and crashes were frequent - especially on the track. Fork and frame straightening was a standard thing to do.

Old-timers would bring in bikes to one shop...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By vintage cellar

post a pic would let folks know you are looking...

post a pic would let folks know you are looking for the platform ones
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,287
Posted By vintage cellar

Are you still looking ?

Are you still looking ?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 633
Posted By vintage cellar

Try VIA bikes in Philadelphia - they have lots of...

Try VIA bikes in Philadelphia - they have lots of old bits and bobs.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-03-15, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,246
Posted By vintage cellar

Bianchis always rode better when the grease...

Bianchis always rode better when the grease matched the celeste paint. Phil Wood with a touch of white grease and you were set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,660
Posted By vintage cellar

Don't repaint it and re-aligning a fork is...

Don't repaint it and re-aligning a fork is usually not a big deal for a decent shop. The risk of breakage from straightening a low-end thick-wall steel fork is pretty uncommon. Park Tool and Var and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-15, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,184
Posted By vintage cellar

I believe I saw a threadless stem adapter...

I believe I saw a threadless stem adapter available on Ebay that was French stem size. It could be a good solution to getting the handlebars higher and trying out different handlebar positions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-15, 12:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,338
Posted By vintage cellar

You ever price Harley parts ? Or parts for...

You ever price Harley parts ?

Or parts for restoring an old car, boat or airplane ?

Anything with the Apple name on it ?

The list goes on and on . . . bike crap is in many ways cheap - just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By vintage cellar

Yep - same experience as Andy. Scoffed at mineral...

Yep - same experience as Andy. Scoffed at mineral oil and tried to use some lube I thought would be better. And it caused nothing but trouble.
Cleaned and relubed like Mavic sez - and everything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 01:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By vintage cellar

Yep - same experience as Andy. Scoffed at mineral...

Yep - same experience as Andy. Scoffed at mineral oil and tried to use some lube I thought would be better. And it caused nothing but trouble.
Cleaned and relubed like Mavic sez - and everything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 01:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 751
Posted By vintage cellar

Good April Fool's joke !

Good April Fool's joke !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-15, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,841
Posted By vintage cellar

We didn't overthink this one at the shops I...

We didn't overthink this one at the shops I worked at - we simply told people to never use simple green for cleaning anything on your bike. It made certain rubber seals swell and was just nasty stuff...
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