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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,000
Posted By retroman57

Yellow Jersey has the original OEM item in stock....

Yellow Jersey has the original OEM item in stock. Huret Ref.2333
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,610
Posted By retroman57

Lyotard Berthet

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Lyotard Berthet pedals with repro TA toe clip leathers by C....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,610
Posted By retroman57

Italian city bike pedals

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MKS 3000 (L) and Way Asauto Toro(R) pedals fitted with repro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By retroman57

Replacement hoods

Here is an old post that I made about replacement hoods:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1175294-psa-replacement-hoods-non-aero-brake-levers.html
Feel free to add or subtract if any of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By retroman57

new hoods on Dia Compe Gran Compe NGC212 levers

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By retroman57

This topic (replacement hoods for various vintage...

This topic (replacement hoods for various vintage brake levers) comes up pretty regularly. I think a sticky thread on the topic is a great idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By retroman57

Dia-Compe/ Weinmann hoods

Agreed- the Crane Creek hoods look like merde. Rustines makes repo hoods that fit early Dia-Compe/ Weinmann levers:
https://www.rustines.fr/le-velo/116-tes.html
I bought a couple sets of these...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By retroman57

Huret Jubilee complete set with long cage RD- NOS

Here is a complete NOS set of Huret Jubilee derailleurs including all of the accessory bits and pieces:
Ref. 2253- Long cage rear derailleur for Huret drop-outs
Ref. 500- Front derailleur for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,060
Posted By retroman57

Foligno, Italy- 1951 Umberto Testi cambio corsa. ...

Foligno, Italy- 1951 Umberto Testi cambio corsa.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 209
Posted By retroman57

Duraleau wood fenders

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 720
Posted By retroman57

Trying to understand the various versions of the...

Trying to understand the various versions of the Jubilee RD always makes my head hurt, but I found this
write-up that is pretty easy to understand:
https://note.com/aki233/n/n1248c58d9177
It's in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,380
Posted By retroman57

Drillium

Drillium was the fad in my time, though of zero interest to me. Instructive is the drillium version of the Huret Jubilee rear derailleur- the standard version was actually lighter than the later...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-17-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 258
Posted By retroman57

FS- Suntour Cyclone MK II FDs- NOS, NIB

I have 3 Suntour Cyclone MK II front derailleurs for sale. New-old-stock in original box with papers.
$38.00 USD each + $7.00 shipping CONUS. PayPal FF.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,303
Posted By retroman57

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By retroman57

That's a pretty cool frame. I'd remove the...

That's a pretty cool frame.
I'd remove the fewest bits possible (rod brake attachment points) and build it up as a single speed city bike.
Since it wouldn't be a restoration, the only restraints...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,855
Posted By retroman57

British moleskin plus-twos for me. Calvinists...

British moleskin plus-twos for me. Calvinists don't cotton to exhibitionists. Feel the same way about un self-aware women who wear skin-tights to the grocery store.
There- I said it! I'm an...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-15-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 446
Posted By retroman57

Saddle Purge

1-4) NOS Kashimax, ca 1983. Lighly padded with imitation leather cover. Cover adhesive is beginning to loosen around the edges and will need a little contact cement to make tidy. Or pull the cover...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-12-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By retroman57

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 460
Posted By retroman57

If you have NOS NR chainrings in 52 and 42 sizes-...

If you have NOS NR chainrings in 52 and 42 sizes- post them to the sales sub-forum. SR is too modern for me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 460
Posted By retroman57

I rarely buy anything used, and my local...

I rarely buy anything used, and my local recyclery tends to trash even nice stuff- all just tossed into a plastic tub.
I did recently buy a 52-42 NOS set of SR Royal rings- quite respectable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 460
Posted By retroman57

PSA- Repro Campagnolo NR chainrings?

I stumbled onto Kopp's Cycle's website today, and saw that they were offering Origin8 Alloy Classic chainrings in 3/32" thickness for road bicycles:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,733
Posted By retroman57

I vaguely recall someone here mentioning bringing...

I vaguely recall someone here mentioning bringing to a mirror polish and then dip or soak in brake cleaning fluid to knock back the shine.
I haven't tried this myself, so can't promise that it will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,533
Posted By retroman57

Re: pb*bikes

I've bought a few things from pb*bikes. They're certainly not effusive, but when you need a rare NOS, absolutely pristine part, they are a reliable source.
Shipping has always been prompt, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,418
Posted By retroman57

Most hated bike

Not including a Schwinn Varsity- A 1977-78 Windsor Touring Elite. Branded "Touring" because that was the current thing, it was really a criterium bicycle. Twitchy as hell, and just miserable to ride....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-17-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 141
Posted By retroman57

NOS Tange Swiss cup and bearing set

I have sitting on my desk a NOS/NIB Tange Swiss cup and bearing set. Purchased recently just because I thought it might come in handy one day.
Yours for $35.00 USD + shipping if you want it
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-17-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 234
Posted By retroman57

I found what I needed Thank you

I found what I needed
Thank you
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-16-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 234
Posted By retroman57

ISO/WTB NOS Campagnolo Record (NR) headset, Italian

Anybody hoarding a NOS Campagnolo Nuovo Record Italian thread headset that they are ready to let go of?
TIA
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 334
Posted By retroman57

I'm no expert, so take this with a grain of salt:...

I'm no expert, so take this with a grain of salt:
My general impression is that this type of brake lever was made by many manufacturers in France in the 40s-50s, maybe earlier.
I have 3 or 4 sets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,198
Posted By retroman57

I got the bottom cup/race out of mine with a...

I got the bottom cup/race out of mine with a length of 3/4" sched. 40 PVC. Tapped gently, working my way around the circumference- easy as she goes.
Came out eventually- slick as a whistle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 08:11 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,198
Posted By retroman57

Note that the bottom cup/race is round vs...

Note that the bottom cup/race is round vs squarish as on the 1971 Bianchi above. Prior to about 1961, Bianchis with integrated headsets had a round bottom cup/race, and
a top lock nut with two holes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,198
Posted By retroman57

Here's mine for points of comparison: ...

Here's mine for points of comparison:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hudsondesign/albums/72157678013407245/with/52930036776/
My headset internals are not marked with <C>, so probably the cheepo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 715,392
Posted By retroman57

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First 3 digits of serial number...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,303
Posted By retroman57

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Unmarked NOS Razesa frameset with an almost complete NOS Gran Sport...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-22, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,449
Posted By retroman57

I have a MK IV in 25" size. Happy to measure if...

I have a MK IV in 25" size. Happy to measure if this is of any use to you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,927
Posted By retroman57

Wrights saddles

Wrights saddles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 524
Posted By retroman57

SurferRosa- Back in stock where? Link was to...

SurferRosa- Back in stock where? Link was to Rustine's website... Been a while, but I bought several sets of hoods directly from Rustine. Took a while, but they notified me when they had a batch...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-25-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By retroman57

They are a set that I would prefer not to break...

They are a set that I would prefer not to break up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 524
Posted By retroman57

Cocottes suisses - Rustines...

Cocottes suisses - Rustines (http://www.rustines.fr/le-velo/116-tes.html)
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Swiss hoods
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,927
Posted By retroman57

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Rex Classique


I bought these maybe 15 years ago new in the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-25-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By retroman57

I have one- NOS with white plastic knob Also...

I have one- NOS with white plastic knob
Also NOS if you are interested- 3 spd rear derailleur to go with it.
Photos from VeloBase...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,977
Posted By retroman57

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-13-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,629
Posted By retroman57

My Polishing set-up

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Here's my polishing set-up. 1 wheel for green compound, and 1 wheel for red...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,486
Posted By retroman57

I'm seriously jealous!

I'm seriously jealous!
Forum: Introductions
01-16-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By retroman57

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Introductions
01-16-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By retroman57

Hiya jimbaddabim! I'm also in Petaluma. I...

Hiya jimbaddabim! I'm also in Petaluma. I specialize in putting parts on bicycle frames, taking them off, and putting them on other bicycle frames.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,173
Posted By retroman57

Thanks all for your input

The lugs, bottom bracket cut-outs, and fork rake support the notion that this is a 1973 or later MK.IV.
A couple of discourses on the 'net mention that the "W" serial number begins in late 1973 for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,173
Posted By retroman57

1973-74 Raleigh Professional Mk.IV anomalies

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1973-74 Raleigh Professional MK.IV...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By retroman57

Thanks all! I'll buy the one with the higher...

Thanks all! I'll buy the one with the higher rpm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By retroman57

Stand- mounted buffer for polishing aluminum parts

I'm looking to purchase a stand-mounted buffer for polishing aluminum parts.
Specifically, Grizzly Industrial G1061Z which runs at 1725 rpm and Grizzly Industrial G1061 which runs at 3450 rpm. Other...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-20-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 874
Posted By retroman57

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