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05-18-24, 08:36 PM
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Posted By ascherer

We’re a community of enablers. An International...

We’re a community of enablers. An International wasn’t on my radar, BITD I wanted a Mk. IV Professional but decades later when I looked at a used frame set it just didn’t call to me any more. That’s...
05-18-24, 07:27 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Madness.

Madness.
05-18-24, 07:24 PM
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Posted By ascherer

FWIW my Falcon was very well built. Clean...

FWIW my Falcon was very well built. Clean brazing, no gaps, beautifully thinned lug points. Perhaps it's true that its more of a late 1960s model, as surmised by the VCC marque expert. In any case,...
05-18-24, 05:50 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Always happy to connect with noglider for a ride...

Always happy to connect with noglider for a ride and today was no exception. Not a long ride but a really enjoyable one. Only one picture along the way, where Tom showed me a local swimming hole:...
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Posted By ascherer

Exactly why I decided to gravelize my Shogun 500...

Exactly why I decided to gravelize my Shogun 500 that I’ve been posting about in the wrenching thread. A great bike that wouldn’t fetch much of a price right now. The good news is it passed its road...
05-17-24, 08:08 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I've got it all back together and it passed the...

I've got it all back together and it passed the local road test running the rear wheel from my Mk I and the front from my PX-10. I'll take it out for a good run tomorrow and see how I like the...
05-17-24, 06:43 PM
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Posted By ascherer

How are you going to paint it? When I refinished...

How are you going to paint it? When I refinished my Falcon the stripping was ok until it was time to sand. And some of the base coats were mighty pernicious. I think it had primer, silvery undercoat,...
05-17-24, 03:41 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I accept full responsibility.

I accept full responsibility.
05-17-24, 07:45 AM
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Posted By ascherer

I'm guessing it's dumb luck. The second...

I'm guessing it's dumb luck. The second derailleur I tried was good enough. It is a triple shifter, which may give me some trim leeway. I may swap in a shorter stem and if I do, I may try the...
05-16-24, 09:23 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I arrived at my upstate house tonight after a few...

I arrived at my upstate house tonight after a few days of corporate firefighting and wanted to do something with my hands, so I went back to the Shogun. Swapped the crankset, bottom bracket and rear...
05-15-24, 08:35 PM
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Posted By ascherer

The rings I plan to use are new. Big one's a VO...

The rings I plan to use are new. Big one's a VO and the small's a Sun XCD. Fingers crossed.
05-14-24, 11:33 AM
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Posted By ascherer

I remember trying many approaches to a...

I remember trying many approaches to a triple-with-brifters on my wife's bikes before I got them working. I feel like there's some special mojo needed...the levers just don't seem to have enough pull...
05-12-24, 06:12 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I have a Shogun 500 mid-range tourer that I...

I have a Shogun 500 mid-range tourer that I bought from a member along with my Falcon. It was nicely configured although not fully to my preferences, 3x6 with bar end shifters, 27" wheels being the...
05-08-24, 09:36 AM
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Posted By ascherer

That looks like the thing! Stand by for about a...

That looks like the thing! Stand by for about a day, I'm doubting my ability to count holes on the rear hub I have. I'll be back in Woodstock Thursday night to check it.
05-08-24, 09:34 AM
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Posted By ascherer

Thank you for that, Tom. Alternatively, we build...

Thank you for that, Tom. Alternatively, we build our kids bikes we would want! In Jacob's case, that is kind of true but he happens to like my taste in vintage bikes.
05-06-24, 07:56 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Dang a rang, as my son would say. I have a set of...

Dang a rang, as my son would say. I have a set of 32-hole rims but they’re not as wide as the ones I want to use. Thank you, gentlemen. Appreciate your checking.
05-06-24, 02:56 PM
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Posted By ascherer

The floodgates have opened! Tiagra is more than...

The floodgates have opened! Tiagra is more than good enough. 36 hole silver? Dare I ask about skewers?
When I put the ISO up I thought I'd seen a second orphaned drive side arm but the bin only had...
05-06-24, 12:15 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Oof! Glad that was the worst of it. Speedy...

Oof! Glad that was the worst of it. Speedy healing.
Great cover image on the Flickr album BTW. Still have the t-shirt.
05-06-24, 12:06 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Seeking some orphans...I'm going to build a set...

Seeking some orphans...I'm going to build a set of wheels starting with a silver 105 5700 freehub, looking for a front or similar.
In another department, I was checking out my Stronglight bin and I...
05-05-24, 07:50 PM
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Posted By ascherer

RB-3 riding the NYC subway. I chatted with the...

RB-3 riding the NYC subway. I chatted with the young fellow who didn’t seem to know much about it when I admired the build. Maybe his dad built it for him.
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05-05-24, 07:46 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Rosendale, New York ...

Rosendale, New York

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05-05-24, 07:23 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I decided it was trail time. I took the O&W...

I decided it was trail time. I took the O&W (Ontario & Western) trail out of Kingston south to the hamlet of Alligereville, just west of the Mohonk Mountain House. A few miles on road then on the...
05-05-24, 07:07 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Juggled some chainrings. I put a Sun XCD crankset...

Juggled some chainrings. I put a Sun XCD crankset on my Mercian when I moved it to hilly country, but the 44 seemed a tad small for a fast road bike. The Thin Man sold me a 48, and once I installed...
05-04-24, 07:12 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Out today because rain tomorrow. I usually visit...

Out today because rain tomorrow. I usually visit the transfer station on Saturdays, it's the only time I can rely on getting there so that means rides happen after. Today was 31+ miles south on the...
05-02-24, 07:18 AM
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Views: 1,347
Posted By ascherer

Sorry this happened! Your work administering CR...

Sorry this happened! Your work administering CR is appreciated, Guy.
04-28-24, 07:16 PM
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Posted By ascherer

We had house guests this weekend, so I got a late...

We had house guests this weekend, so I got a late start, but if I'm being honest not really much later than my lazy weekend self manages when there aren't folks staying over. about 15 miles out the...
04-28-24, 04:11 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Houseguests this weekend kept me inside for the...

Houseguests this weekend kept me inside for the morning, then encroaching rain limited me to a neat 25 on the Mercian today. Glad to have gotten out, and first ride in shorts!...
04-27-24, 04:16 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Looks amazing! It’s a good thing I was only 15,...

Looks amazing! It’s a good thing I was only 15, skinny and stupid when I started riding in earnest. I didn’t know any better or realize how challenging climbing on my Varsity was, I just knew I...
04-25-24, 06:47 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I’m a bit behind on sharing. Last week, a nice...

I’m a bit behind on sharing. Last week, a nice set of 6402 hubs from kansascity and this week a fantastic seat post and stem for my 72 PX10 from Iniezione. Stem is NOS!...
04-25-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 945
Posted By ascherer

Caution: Gran(d) Sport(s) may be habit forming....

Caution: Gran(d) Sport(s) may be habit forming. Use as directed.
04-20-24, 06:12 PM
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Posted By ascherer

After two wet weekends I got our for just shy of...

After two wet weekends I got our for just shy of 40 miles on the Paramount.
70s-90s music fans will probably know about this famous recording studio in Bearsville.
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04-19-24, 03:22 PM
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Views: 1,638
Posted By ascherer

I don't have one to sell but the Lotus Eclair...

I don't have one to sell but the Lotus Eclair came in 48 with cantis in some years. I restomodded one for my wife:...
04-18-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 845
Posted By ascherer

Châpeau! Outstanding work and wonderful...

Châpeau! Outstanding work and wonderful photography.
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,187
Posted By ascherer

I may be stylish-est but you wear a tie.

I may be stylish-est but you wear a tie.
04-18-24, 09:34 AM
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Posted By ascherer

PM sent...

PM sent...
04-17-24, 11:53 AM
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Views: 306
Posted By ascherer

PM incoming.

PM incoming.
04-17-24, 10:41 AM
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Posted By ascherer

Jandd saddle covers...

Jandd saddle covers (https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FSCW-OS). I started getting them to use while transporting bikes on a car rack, and leave them on the leather saddles while they're at...
04-16-24, 01:33 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The...

Bottom row center is one of my wife's bikes. The rest are my regular riders, in the "grab-and-go" racks in the garage.
Top: Falcon, Paramount, Mercian
Bottom: PX10, Mrs. ascherer's Motobecane,...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,187
Posted By ascherer

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the...

This one's 53. Today was my first commute of the season, and I am unabashedly a fair-weather commuter. There were a lot of riders out this morning, way more than I remember from last season,...
04-16-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,476
Posted By ascherer

Storage and display for me are all about utility....

Storage and display for me are all about utility. Grab-and-Go bikes that get ridden regularly are in the garage in Woodstock and guest bikes, projects-in-waiting, and fosters are in the basement....
04-15-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,561
Posted By ascherer

I’m out! GLWTS!

I’m out! GLWTS!
04-15-24, 03:03 PM
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Views: 1,561
Posted By ascherer

jdawginsc are the 7400 hubs 36-hole? PM sent.

jdawginsc are the 7400 hubs 36-hole? PM sent.
04-15-24, 02:49 PM
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Posted By ascherer

Shucks. Enjoy!

Shucks. Enjoy!
04-14-24, 08:16 PM
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Views: 2,045
Posted By ascherer

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next...

Looking good so far! Waiting for the next additions...
04-13-24, 01:48 PM
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Views: 672
Posted By ascherer

PM sent on the 600 6402 set.

PM sent on the 600 6402 set.
04-12-24, 05:26 PM
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Views: 1,131
Posted By ascherer

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing...

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing peace to you and all who love Glen.
04-12-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,563
Posted By ascherer

Can't speak to replacement but my left meniscus...

Can't speak to replacement but my left meniscus repair took longer to resolve than the right - I overdid it too early and have been doing virtual PT for what seems like forever. Patience and stamina,...
04-07-24, 07:45 PM
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Posted By ascherer

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want...

I thought about doing that but I just didn't want to put in the time. It's off to the side now so maybe one day, some day...
04-07-24, 04:46 PM
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Views: 967,441
Posted By ascherer

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the...

Since noglider pointed out elsewhere that the NYC weather will be quite fair this week I hauled my International upstairs to give it a once-over. I decided it was time to figure out why I could...
04-05-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 63,548
Posted By ascherer

Yeah, if I'm clever I'll tune & clean it up and...

Yeah, if I'm clever I'll tune & clean it up and bring it back to the city on Monday. It begins!
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