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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,506
Posted By gorillagirl

Ahem, tubeless tires would like a word. Rolls so...

Ahem, tubeless tires would like a word. Rolls so nice, basically never flats.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,545
Posted By gorillagirl

Crust canti lightning bolt seems to be exactly...

Crust canti lightning bolt seems to be exactly what you need, no?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,125
Posted By gorillagirl

Sure, but standover height shouldn’t be your only...

Sure, but standover height shouldn’t be your only concern. You could make a very small frame fit you but you would have to jack the stem way up and the extension would need to be super long — to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,377
Posted By gorillagirl

Absolute cheapest way is to build your own, with...

Absolute cheapest way is to build your own, with some hubs you already own. Use Sheldon’s instructions. If you have the time to spare it’s way cheaper than any other option.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,861
Posted By gorillagirl

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Vintage and gravel capable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,487
Posted By gorillagirl

Whoa, how does that thing handle, that heavily...

Whoa, how does that thing handle, that heavily loaded?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-19, 12:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,497
Posted By gorillagirl

I had an 81 Sequoia with those decals and fluted...

I had an 81 Sequoia with those decals and fluted seat stays. Maybe unusual just because they were made for a short while.

GG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-19, 09:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,384
Posted By gorillagirl

Is that a light mount on the fork? The photo...

Is that a light mount on the fork? The photo played a trick on my eyes at first and I thought it was holding one of the spikes on your front wheel. Anyway, looks great!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-19, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,141
Posted By gorillagirl

While a dentist might, and very likely will, own...

While a dentist might, and very likely will, own a Cervelo, every single Serotta owner has dentistry deep in their heart and natal chart.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,516
Posted By gorillagirl

I’m finding it very hard to believe that you...

I’m finding it very hard to believe that you could feel resistance from a Schmidt hub. But, even if you could they are still the perfect balance between generating power and losing it for everyone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-19, 10:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,158
Posted By gorillagirl

Not technically C&V, but I fiercely want a...

Not technically C&V, but I fiercely want a Serotta Hors Categorie cross frame. DKS rear suspension with large tires gives me the need.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-18, 02:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,265
Posted By gorillagirl

It’ll work fine. You can mount Tektro R559s at...

It’ll work fine. You can mount Tektro R559s at the fork and seatstay bridge. Canti posts will end up alone and useless. I’m not too concerned with aesthetics, but if you care about that you might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,869
Posted By gorillagirl

I think I've occasionally seen that 710 locked up...

I think I've occasionally seen that 710 locked up at 35th and Division.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-17, 10:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,150
Posted By gorillagirl

9sp 7700 shifters will shift an 8sp 8402 rear...

9sp 7700 shifters will shift an 8sp 8402 rear derailleur over an 8sp cassette perfectly, and are designed to do so.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-17, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By gorillagirl

beautiful. Is this tubing 753 OS, or standard...

beautiful.
Is this tubing 753 OS, or standard diameter?

Thanks,
Will
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-17, 11:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,167,400
Posted By gorillagirl

That bike is sick, and totally worth the asking...

That bike is sick, and totally worth the asking price imo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-17, 09:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,037
Posted By gorillagirl

Shouldn't your Trek 720 combine the light, 531...

Shouldn't your Trek 720 combine the light, 531 ride with a long wheelbase? Pretty sure the 720 used the same 531c tubing as your 730.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-17, 02:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,101
Posted By gorillagirl

I agree. I have bias, but I would recommend an...

I agree. I have bias, but I would recommend an early 80s Trek. Can't get better for a "sport touring" bike. It will be light and fast, but also fenderable and rackable, with room for wider tires. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-04-17, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,566
Posted By gorillagirl

Thank goodness. I was about to lose my nerve.

Thank goodness. I was about to lose my nerve.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-17, 08:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,289
Posted By gorillagirl

bridgestone xo-1 and xo-2 have excellent geometry...

bridgestone xo-1 and xo-2 have excellent geometry in the tiny sizes and are not as overbuilt as vintage mtbs, while still taking 559 wheels. Throw some 32mm Compass tires on there and some short...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-27-17, 11:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By gorillagirl

I switched out the UG freehub on my Sante hub...

I switched out the UG freehub on my Sante hub with the HG freehub from 600 tricolor 7sp hub. Works great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-17, 03:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,153
Posted By gorillagirl

The biggest you'll be able to fit will be 42mm,...

The biggest you'll be able to fit will be 42mm, and you'll have to crimp some chainstays for comfortable clearance. Nothing bigger will fit between the fork blades. As far as I know, there aren't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-17, 10:09 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,064
Posted By gorillagirl

That tiny Raleigh is... wonderful.

That tiny Raleigh is... wonderful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-17, 10:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,064
Posted By gorillagirl

Bridgestone xo-1 and x0-2 came in 46cm with 559...

Bridgestone xo-1 and x0-2 came in 46cm with 559 wheels. Can be made light-weight with the right build. Sub 20lbs would be easy. Lots of other UJBs came in similar sizes but with 700c wheels,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-17, 12:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,227
Posted By gorillagirl

Frame size is not going to change enough to make...

Frame size is not going to change enough to make a difference when switching from 700c wheels to 650b. The only reason the standover changes is because a conversion will have smaller diameter...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-17, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Posted By gorillagirl

I think you'll have a hard time finding a frame...

I think you'll have a hard time finding a frame near this quality for a lower price. This is a bargain according to my opinion. If my apartment weren't so tiny, or my bike stable so crowded, I'd...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-29-17, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By gorillagirl

If it were me, I might ride it but I would not...

If it were me, I might ride it but I would not try to sell it/I wouldn't expect others to feel safe riding it. It would most likely be fine, but I would always feel a little uneasy about it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,577
Posted By gorillagirl

I'm using the R559s, but I have the rear brake...

I'm using the R559s, but I have the rear brake mounted backwards/inside the rear triangle so that the pads reach the rim. A little bit of work filing the slots in the caliper would probably work as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,577
Posted By gorillagirl

Build your own wheels:) Then you just need to...

Build your own wheels:)
Then you just need to pay for rims and spokes, if, like many of us, you have a spare set of hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-17, 06:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,577
Posted By gorillagirl

I agree. Build a nice set of wheels around nice...

I agree. Build a nice set of wheels around nice rims, even if they're more expensive. Then you can have fun trying them out on all sorts of frames. When you find a combination that works too well...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-17, 06:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,577
Posted By gorillagirl

None of this is true. 584 gives you the same...

None of this is true. 584 gives you the same diameter wheel, just with bigger tire and smaller rim. Same diameter. So rolls over everything the same and rolls just as well. Just more rubber and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-17, 01:18 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 223,085
Posted By gorillagirl

I have a Specialized Romin Expert saddle on my...

I have a Specialized Romin Expert saddle on my xo-1. I ride it every day, so it has to have a saddle that doesn't make me angry. I think it looks fine on there, but I'm use to it and the rest of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,994
Posted By gorillagirl

Awesome frame. Completely chromed under the...

Awesome frame. Completely chromed under the paint. I had an orange one and I liked the handling a lot. It was heavy though, and my 53cm frame had a 57cm top tube. I figured it was perfect to use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,294
Posted By gorillagirl

The Specialized Romin Expert is the saddle that...

The Specialized Romin Expert is the saddle that reminds me the most of what a perfectly broken-in Brooks Pro feels like, before it continues to "break in" further. It is light weight and has almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-17, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,869
Posted By gorillagirl

I dig your component choice, and I dig your stem.

I dig your component choice, and I dig your stem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-17, 11:23 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,167,400
Posted By gorillagirl

Hottt!!!

Hottt!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-17, 09:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,750
Posted By gorillagirl

I agree that a vintage Trek frameset is exactly...

I agree that a vintage Trek frameset is exactly what you are looking for. It'll fit 35s easily, is made of quality tubing, and was basically designed just for what you have in mind. There are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-17, 01:14 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,129
Posted By gorillagirl

I'm not certain about the clearance with BSPs. ...

I'm not certain about the clearance with BSPs. They might fit but be a little tight? I've seen some people fit Hetres and fenders on their Sequoias, but maybe different years had different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-17, 07:23 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,129
Posted By gorillagirl

I have Compass Loup Loup Pass extralight tires on...

I have Compass Loup Loup Pass extralight tires on my 82 Sequoia. Plenty of room. I advise you to follow your instincts;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-17, 12:05 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,129
Posted By gorillagirl

^ This Trek is beautiful. My favorite type of...

^ This Trek is beautiful. My favorite type of build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,890
Posted By gorillagirl

For what you describe, I suggest getting the bike...

For what you describe, I suggest getting the bike with the lightest, standard diameter tubing you can find. When riding with a fixed gear one tends to mash way more often than on a geared bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-17, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,876
Posted By gorillagirl

Amazing! Did you go to Rindge? My first job in...

Amazing! Did you go to Rindge? My first job in high school was at Dickson Bros Hardware, in the square. I can only imagine what an experience it would have been to work in a shop like that, at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-17, 12:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,876
Posted By gorillagirl

Cool! How do you know what types of tubing...

Cool!
How do you know what types of tubing were used to make your bike? Was it made for you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 09:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,876
Posted By gorillagirl

I grew up in Cambridge and Somerville, and that...

I grew up in Cambridge and Somerville, and that was the main reason that buying this bike was a special thing for me. Fat Chance MTB's had so much mystique when I was in school.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,876
Posted By gorillagirl

Thanks! It's so much more fun to ride than my...

Thanks! It's so much more fun to ride than my commuter, I've ended leaving my commuter on the hook and riding it instead.

My commute takes me over the Tilikum crossing in Portland. On my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,876
Posted By gorillagirl

Was Chris Igleheart building Chris Chance bikes...

Was Chris Igleheart building Chris Chance bikes before Fat City?

It's hard to tell from the crappy photo, but this is a lugged frame. It's got silver stars on the sides of the fork crown,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,876
Posted By gorillagirl

This is a terrible photo but it's the only one I...

This is a terrible photo but it's the only one I have at the moment. I also apologize for the state of it: I'm in between setups.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-17, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,876
Posted By gorillagirl

Tubing used on early Chris Chance frames?

Hey everyone, I was wondering whether anyone knew what kind of tubing Chris Chance used on his early, lugged frames. I have a tiny frame of his, whose ride I particularly love and it made me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-17, 10:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,323
Posted By gorillagirl

Is there a vintage, 110/74 double though? I...

Is there a vintage, 110/74 double though? I can't think of one. They mostly seem to be triples, and you can leave off the outer ring and run them as compact doubles but that kicks the Q way out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-17, 03:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,451
Posted By gorillagirl

One thing to keep in mind, regarding getting a...

One thing to keep in mind, regarding getting a slammed/actual-threadless look to your stem setup: the VO adapter might not be best for this. It has a rounded, bowl-shaped lower section, (where it...
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