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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,301
Posted By Cratecruncher

I want to follow up on this thread in case...

I want to follow up on this thread in case someone else is having this issue in the future. I looked at adding things like rubber and such but there really isn't room for that. In the end I applied...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,301
Posted By Cratecruncher

It's an Italian frame with Columbus tube but I...

It's an Italian frame with Columbus tube but I just now checked anyway to be sure. It's 28.6+ including paint. The most frustrating part is knowing if I'd just left it alone with all the 50 years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,301
Posted By Cratecruncher

I did try a piece of double sided masking tape...

I did try a piece of double sided masking tape trimmed down slightly smaller than the clamp itself. It didn't improve things. What gets me is that this is a standard Campagnolo bracket used on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,301
Posted By Cratecruncher

Downtube Shifter Bracket Slipping

I recently refurbished a bike set up with Campy nuovo record shifters on the downtube. It included removing and polishing the shifter bracket and paint underneath. After a couple of rides I find the...
Forum: Recumbent
02-27-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,579
Posted By Cratecruncher

Hi all. My recently acquired Baron is the same...

Hi all. My recently acquired Baron is the same orange color as the one in the photo. But it is largely stock. The prior owner, who bought it new, added an Optima headrest and panier bag which he...
Forum: Recumbent
02-26-22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,579
Posted By Cratecruncher

I think I figured this out. Bianchigirll was...

I think I figured this out. Bianchigirll was correct. This is a proprietary component but for their sister company called "Dutch ID". Hence, the logo is DiD but with the first "D" backward facing...
Forum: Recumbent
02-26-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,579
Posted By Cratecruncher

Bianchigirll Here is a view of the front hub...

Bianchigirll Here is a view of the front hub skewer. The painted parts are cast aluminum. the axle rod is held in the pin hinge with a stamped divot so it can't be disassembled unfortunately. The...
Forum: Recumbent
02-26-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,579
Posted By Cratecruncher

Sorry for the lousy picture. I assumed this was...

Sorry for the lousy picture. I assumed this was a major component brand that would be instantly recognized by all but the totally clueless noob. The bike is a "low racing recumbent" called the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,270
Posted By Cratecruncher

That bike is in very nice condition. I also...

That bike is in very nice condition. I also pondered treating the tubes on a recent teardown of an Italvega and also decided against it for the same reasons. I'm never going to get it wet and it...
Forum: Recumbent
02-26-22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,579
Posted By Cratecruncher

Help Me Identify this Brand?

I just bought an Optima Baron second-hand and taking it apart to clean and adjust everything. I'm new to bikes so don't know all the manufacturers yet. I've done a logo search on CiD and found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,126
Posted By Cratecruncher

tiger1964 Nice! I've been brewing for almost...

tiger1964 Nice! I've been brewing for almost thirty years and usually have something laying around ready to drink. But on the rare occasion when I buy "retail beer" I'm always disappointed in the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,057
Posted By Cratecruncher

That's an $800US bike to me if all the original...

That's an $800US bike to me if all the original parts are included. An original bill of sale and service receipts from the '60s to '20s would be even better so ASK. The faded paint is patina in my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,523
Posted By Cratecruncher

Yes, this is a concern of mine too. I live in an...

Yes, this is a concern of mine too. I live in an urban setting with lots of traffic, parked cars on the street, and inattentive drivers. To add to the stress I also have steep hills that have me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

glenfong ; Thanks for checking in and providing...

glenfong ; Thanks for checking in and providing so much interesting spec information on this bike. Factory info is practically nonexistent especially for this first year. I did some research on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 09:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

A minor update on the Italvega. I responded to a...

A minor update on the Italvega. I responded to a Facebook Marketplace listing for a Brooks Swift in near new condition. Price and color were right so I went for it. It looked even better in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 09:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,340
Posted By Cratecruncher

I just found a green '71 Italvega on Craig's List...

I just found a green '71 Italvega on Craig's List and started a fix-up thread HERE. (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1242749-1971-italvega-nuovo-record-2.html) Maybe you could visit there...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,086
Posted By Cratecruncher

I must admit the dust on the bike drew me in. ...

I must admit the dust on the bike drew me in. I'm sure there is a primal need in humans to clean and sort things. I've heard of filthy barn find sports cars full of rat droppings sell at auction...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,086
Posted By Cratecruncher

A lot of parts have changed. There is no spoke...

A lot of parts have changed. There is no spoke guard so the freewheel may be changed. these bikes came in 21", 23", and 25". Seller's ad says 33" stand-over height but that seems tall even for a 25"....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,086
Posted By Cratecruncher

I concur with the early S10-S id. I just...

I concur with the early S10-S id. I just discovered the classic Fuji site (https://classicfuji.posthaven.com/1973-fuji-catalog) that has all the catalog pages from the '70s and '80s. My guess is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,086
Posted By Cratecruncher

'70s Fuji Barn Find

Working on acquiring this. Can anyone tell me more about this? Any idea what it's worth and what has been "upgraded"?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,340
Posted By Cratecruncher

I find it amazing that people have kept receipts...

I find it amazing that people have kept receipts and price lists from 50+ years ago. That Cinelli document is incredible. It's like I walked into a Cupertino bike shop to spec a custom Cinelli...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,340
Posted By Cratecruncher

Wow! There is a lot of information to process...

Wow! There is a lot of information to process here. i'm just getting started in vintage bikes and scanning the usual "for sale" ads. Of course I was kidding about bikes being "investments". We love...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,340
Posted By Cratecruncher

Classic bicycle street prices when new?

I was recently told my 1971 bike retailed around what I paid for it in 2021.(without inflation adjustment). That got me thinking. Given the recent run up in prices for bikes how does that compare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

Sorry it's been a while since I updated this...

Sorry it's been a while since I updated this thread. But I have been steadily plugging away at the Italvega. There is a local park I like to take pictures at but it's been cold and overcast the last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-22, 05:29 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,126
Posted By Cratecruncher

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I like to make my Coffee Porter recipe in the autumn. It comprises...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-22, 08:31 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,523
Posted By Cratecruncher

At 16 with driver's license in hand I said...

At 16 with driver's license in hand I said goodbye to bicycles "forever", haha. My passion has always been cars and motorcycles but I did some weight training at the gym for exercise. At 57 I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

Work on the Green Machine continued this weekend....

Work on the Green Machine continued this weekend.
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Once you have the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-21, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By Cratecruncher

I realized after I'd written about two different...

I realized after I'd written about two different sizes that there would have been two separate wear marks in the raceways if the part had run two different size bearings. So it must have been 1/4"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-21, 03:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By Cratecruncher

Forgive me for being confused on this. My bike...

Forgive me for being confused on this. My bike has a 70mm threaded shell made in Italy in 1971. Would the thicker cup you mention cause the bearing to ride low in the raceways on a 70mm shell? Is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By Cratecruncher

Thanks for the reply. Very interesting point...

Thanks for the reply. Very interesting point about the contact point on the raceway. I've gone back and looked closer. It had eleven 1/4" loose bearings installed in each side. My assumption was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By Cratecruncher

Stronglight Axle Failed!

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I just acquired a '71 Italvega and was doing some preventive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

Here are some pictures of my progress so far: ...

Here are some pictures of my progress so far:
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These new tapes are from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 10:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

You'll have to trust me Fredo76 when I say the...

You'll have to trust me Fredo76 when I say the photo doesn't begin to convey how bright those tapes were. The previous owner was fond of pre-dawn rides and really needed every attention getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By Cratecruncher

Thanks for all the responses everyone. I wanted...

Thanks for all the responses everyone. I wanted to update the thread with my results. I started a dimple in the center of the button with a sharp nail, then enlarged it with a hand drill and tiny bit...
Forum: Introductions
12-09-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,548
Posted By Cratecruncher

I've started a thread on my mechanical...

I've started a thread on my mechanical misadventures with the new-to-me Italvega Nuovo Record HERE (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1242749-1971-italvega-nuovo-record.html) if anybody is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By Cratecruncher

Yes, this is my altered plan of attack before...

Yes, this is my altered plan of attack before risking buggering up an expensive tap. I'll start with a good quality sheet metal screw and vice grips. The risk here is that the fastener snaps off or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By Cratecruncher

Thanks for the replies guys. It helps a lot! ...

Thanks for the replies guys. It helps a lot! The caliper arm doesn't have any signs of damage and the slot is exactly the same as the other. The cable is free to move back and forth in the slot. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-21, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By Cratecruncher

Center Pull cable Lug Stuck In caliper

I recently purchased a pair of Universal Model 61 calipers off feeBay for a restoration project....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By Cratecruncher

I just got these Grey Matter pads today. ...

I just got these Grey Matter pads today. Installed and took a spin and MAN! What a difference. The brakes actually work now without 2000 pounds of clamping force. I haven't got the Kool Stops yet...
Forum: Introductions
11-30-21, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,548
Posted By Cratecruncher

Absolutely! There are several things I'm already...

Absolutely! There are several things I'm already working on. I started a thread on my bike that I will keep updating as I go. My 1971 Italvega Thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-21, 04:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

Thank you for all this information. I will find...

Thank you for all this information. I will find out more about my ratios. But it sounds like the awkward alignment at extremes is an accepted tradeoff on these vintage bikes rather than poor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

I received a package in the mail yesterday from a...

I received a package in the mail yesterday from a recent auction purchase. It's a Stronglight chainring with 53 teeth to replace my worn and broken original. The listing said lightly used but if it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

I checked out that blog and enjoyed reading about...

I checked out that blog and enjoyed reading about ALL your bikes Kabuki12 including the rusty resurrection of your Italvega. You mention in your blog your is a Gran Sport model. What is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-21, 11:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

This will be my second attempt at posting pics. I...

This will be my second attempt at posting pics. I wanted to see inside the frame to get an idea whether there might be corrosion on the inside. I was also curious to see if there was any coating or...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-25-21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,509
Posted By Cratecruncher

I just bought my first bike in many years. I'm...

I just bought my first bike in many years. I'm 5'11" with a 32" inseam and the bike I bought is a vintage road bike with a 61cm seat tube measured from center of bb to center of tt. Is it too big? ...
Forum: Texas
11-25-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,182
Posted By Cratecruncher

Nice place to ride. I live in the Austin area...

Nice place to ride. I live in the Austin area and am looking for nice safe places to do rides in the spring.
Forum: Introductions
11-25-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,548
Posted By Cratecruncher

First Bike In Over Forty Years

Yep, it's been a while since that Raleigh 10 speed back in 1978. I got my license to drive and never got on one again. That is until just recently when I started walking the neighborhood to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

Yes. (sigh) It's only original once as they say....

Yes. (sigh) It's only original once as they say. I have a Bertone X1//9 with 36 year old original paint that's holding up remarkably well other than some door dings and rock chips. I kinda like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-21, 10:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

Thanks for all the helpful comments everyone. ...

Thanks for all the helpful comments everyone. Being there is some surface rust on the top tube I decided to do some exploring with my endoscope. As soon as I get out of BF Newbie Jail I'll post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,809
Posted By Cratecruncher

(5/5) Thanks everyone for the help so far. In a...

(5/5) Thanks everyone for the help so far. In a separate thread I asked about vintage brake blocks that won't harm the original Rigida rims. Another thing is the large 53T chainring. It's beat and...
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