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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Wait, which way is the $28 going? If that's what...

Wait, which way is the $28 going? If that's what he's paying me to throw it in the trash for him, then maybe.

Here's my favorite part:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Well that front derailer mounting is a little...

Well that front derailer mounting is a little wacky, but the whole pile of bikes and parts for sale is well into the INCREDIBLE range.
Have you made a separate thread for this CL sale in C&V yet? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

I have almost the exact same frame/fork, though...

I have almost the exact same frame/fork, though mine has Campy dropouts. Mine is late '50s, and I'd guess this one is a bit older, say mid-'50s.

The decals are all wrong, and it's almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 05:49 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Not a fashion statement; that's how they tension...

Not a fashion statement; that's how they tension the timing chain. Better tandems use an eccentric BB, but this is a cheaper model. It has a braze-on to hold an idler pulley, and it's still there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-22, 01:11 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

What could possibly go wrong? :bike2: Well...

What could possibly go wrong? :bike2:

Well for one thing, you know how cranks sometimes break at the pedal hole? From the force on the pedal, times the leverage from it being a couple inches away...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

This frame has adjustable stack and reach. Land...

This frame has adjustable stack and reach. Land some big jumps to decrease the reach. Hydraulics or maybe a good car jack to increase it. There may be a limit to how many times you can adjust it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

It's what you call a faceplate, duh!

It's what you call a faceplate, duh!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-22, 11:49 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

That's for the gentleman who dresses to the left.

That's for the gentleman who dresses to the left.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Oops, reading comprehension fail on my part. :o ...

Oops, reading comprehension fail on my part. :o Yeah, that's wacky. Sorry, carry on!

Mark
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Can't tell if you're bein sarcastic. $200 seems...

Can't tell if you're bein sarcastic. $200 seems almost reasonable to me, might've sold at that if they'd washed it and put a less ugly saddle and new bar tape on it. The TA triple crank alone would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Looks like that joint was never brazed at all ! ...

Looks like that joint was never brazed at all !

Since the brake is a canti, that bridge is lightly loaded and a crack there might not affect the function much. It's true the stays will flex more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-22, 01:38 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

That exact picture was on "thereIfixedit.com"...

That exact picture was on "thereIfixedit.com" nine years ago. Or more, but nine years ago is when I snagged it from that site....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Yeah, the F.der. isn't even a Gran Sport, it's a...

Yeah, the F.der. isn't even a Gran Sport, it's a Valentino (as are the shifters). A Valentino looks like a Gran Sport from a few feet away, but there are actually zero parts in common. Every single...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Super-efficient direct cable routing

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/759x632/direct_cable_routing_d1c0e98adf989a7414d0b69aec4077e155a0e186.jpg

Lightweight!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Pantograph is what you get when you shove your...

Pantograph is what you get when you shove your camera down your pants, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Maybe he heard (on BF?) everyone saying "rim...

Maybe he heard (on BF?) everyone saying "rim brakes are disk brakes". People always forget to add "...in a way... not literally"

Mark B
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

I assume by "kids" you mean xenomorph...

I assume by "kids" you mean xenomorph larvae?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

I'd want anti-explosion tires if my bike weighed...

I'd want anti-explosion tires if my bike weighed 90 kg (nearly 200 lb). They seem to be proud of that weight!

Mark B in Seattle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-21, 05:03 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Flip the fork 180°, only requires moving the stem...

Flip the fork 180°, only requires moving the stem and F. brake, might ride just fine!
Not that I'm recommending a buy here, just spitballin'

Mark B in Seattle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-20, 02:06 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Apologies if this is an old joke. But it made...

Apologies if this is an old joke. But it made beer come out my nose.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/711x260/clipless__a84f65ba6ca291037c608b4bab0207f9ef184777.jpg

They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-20, 11:24 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Furry Wurry was a bear Furry Wurry had no hair....

Furry Wurry was a bear
Furry Wurry had no hair.
Furry Wurry weren't furry, were he?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-20, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Respectfully, I made another point. Doesn't mean...

Respectfully, I made another point. Doesn't mean I missed THE point, which was rather obvious.

Yes, as is, that is truly an ass-hatchet. Worst I've ever seen for sale that didn't say something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-20, 02:30 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Well, $85 is a bit much to pay for just the...

Well, $85 is a bit much to pay for just the frame, but rhm (Rudi) could put a new top on it, and it'd be better than new. So never (well almost never) give up on a nice leather saddle.

Mark B in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-20, 01:39 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Reminds me of the ad I saw once for "12-sp...

Reminds me of the ad I saw once for "12-sp Shotgun". Never did figure out if it was for a 12-ga shotgun or a 12-sp Shogun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

I love how you can pick the bike up at the...

I love how you can pick the bike up at the Sandwich Police.

"Sandwich Police, hands up! Put down the hoagie and back away slowly!"
Tee hee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Yeah, definitely wacky to pay $$ for rechroming...

Yeah, definitely wacky to pay $$ for rechroming and respray on such a commonplace midrange mass-produced F&F. If that sounds snobby, well I am a snob but that's not what I'm talking about, I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-20, 06:11 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Maybe it's a Bates Diadrant fork...

Maybe it's a Bates Diadrant fork (http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/builders/bates3.html)? Those are very sought-after by collectors -- better buy it!

I guess I should be careful in case there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Monsieur Mangetout...

Monsieur Mangetout (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Lotito) ate a whole bike once, by breaking it down into small pieces. That's not all he ate though. Probably weirdest was an entire Cessna...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

About the "articulated tandem bicycle" -- nope,...

About the "articulated tandem bicycle" -- nope, not a bicycle. Yay me, I can count to three!

I just hope they used heat-treated, alloy steel, aircraft-grade bolts to attach the rear fork to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Favorite brand names that didn't sell well in...

Favorite brand names that didn't sell well in America:

Dae Yung (also spelled Dai Yung) (tires, saddles)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Ditto rims/tires

Ditto rims/tires
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-20, 01:20 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

A Jupiter Beat is a super cool and rare machine! ...

A Jupiter Beat is a super cool and rare machine! Hexagonal tubes brazed into hexagonal lugs! (Of course you couldn't pay me to ride one... nor would I want to own one.)

That was one of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 11:38 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By bulgie

Hey, some people LIKE a 80° head tube angle and...

Hey, some people LIKE a 80° head tube angle and inches of toe clip overlap.
Safe bikes are boring!

Mark B in Seattle
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