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03-01-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 723
Posted By Dfrost

That’s the width of the BB shell, and very common...

That’s the width of the BB shell, and very common width for most non-Italian road bikes (also easily measured), not the length of the BB, which is measured end-to-end at the outboard ends of the...
02-24-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,211
Posted By Dfrost

m I’m almost wishing I had a bike with canti...

m
I’m almost wishing I had a bike with canti brakes so that I could use one of those Suntour power hangers!
02-13-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,160
Posted By Dfrost

I’m a big fan of Garmin watches - love my...

I’m a big fan of Garmin watches - love my Forerunner 935.

Cardiologist suggested years ago that I monitor my heart rate closely, so I looked into Fitbit’s etc. Thanks to great advice at my local...
02-08-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,278
Posted By Dfrost

Extremely well-said, and thorough, as usual from...

Extremely well-said, and thorough, as usual from you Andy!

I’ll mention my favorite Marinoni, well-built with North American finish (he lives outside Montreal), but with Italian tendencies in his...
02-05-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,536
Posted By Dfrost

This photo shows your 650B setup if my squinting...

This photo shows your 650B setup if my squinting reads the tire size correctly, and it looks like your lowered rear brake, right, Andy?

I always enjoy seeing this bike. Just wish it was while...
02-05-24, 01:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,536
Posted By Dfrost

The tube set, which is quite nice on Sequoia...

The tube set, which is quite nice on Sequoia frames, won’t be an issue if you were to use front loading rather than rear for most of your load, especially since you mention that you already have...
02-04-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 861
Posted By Dfrost

I have excellent front shifting over 46-36-24...

I have excellent front shifting over 46-36-24 rings using Campagnolo Racing T FD’s (from the 8-speed era). I’m using Sachs New Success Ergo shifters (like a Campy 8-sped ergo, but with Sachs...
01-23-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 36,780
Posted By Dfrost

This thread is 13 years old! Have you looked...

This thread is 13 years old!

Have you looked at the existing post off the bike for a size? Digital calipers would answer the question, either measuring the existing seat post, or an inside...
01-16-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By Dfrost

I’d be interested in the how the bike “feel” has...

I’d be interested in the how the bike “feel” has changed between the fat-ish 700’s and the even fatter 650 ‘s.
01-01-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,117
Posted By Dfrost

Try Universal Cycles, located in Oregon: ...

Try Universal Cycles, located in Oregon:

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/index.php?category=198
12-22-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 815
Posted By Dfrost

I need to also mention my daughter, whose 1985...

I need to also mention my daughter, whose 1985 Miyata 310 is a few years older than she is, with the Brooks Team Pro bought in 1980 for my then newish 912.

She found the Miyata in really nice...
12-20-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 815
Posted By Dfrost

My son, Peter, is a lugged bike fan, although...

My son, Peter, is a lugged bike fan, although he’s also been enjoying my former Klein that fits him better than me. Here he is with the orange (his favorite color after spending HS years in the...
12-11-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,578
Posted By Dfrost

I’m a retired aerospace (rockets and satellites)...

I’m a retired aerospace (rockets and satellites) test engineer as well as being an avid but far from strong (at my best I was a “spinner” not a “masher”, now I’m just old and weak) bike rider. I have...
11-29-23, 01:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,752
Posted By Dfrost

Great color and comments about the Klein...

Great color and comments about the Klein Performance and how capable it is at (almost) everything. I once heard that Gary Klein liked using a Performance for criterium races when the surface might be...
11-27-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,752
Posted By Dfrost

+1 for the Klein Performance. I used my ‘92 for...

+1 for the Klein Performance. I used my ‘92 for everything as my only bike for 38,000 miles: fast-ish day rides, many centuries, and several three-week credit card tours in PNW and Europe (photo...
11-27-23, 01:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By Dfrost

BQ’s second rider, Mark Vande Kamp, often seen in...

BQ’s second rider, Mark Vande Kamp, often seen in side-by-side photos with JH, is a professional statistician in his “day job”. I don’t drink all the BQ Kool-Aid, but do feel that their testing is...
11-06-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By Dfrost

I’ve used this brand and was impressed. Besides...

I’ve used this brand and was impressed. Besides the very nice tape - comfy, easy to install, plenty of length - the screw-clamped end caps are excellent. Don’t need any tape ATM, but GLWS!
10-27-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 631
Posted By Dfrost

You should connect with @obrenharris about the...

You should connect with @obrenharris about the lovely Centurion Pro Tour bike/frame set that he’s got for sale:
...
10-26-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,324
Posted By Dfrost

These two: the ‘79 Miyata 912 and ‘87 Marinoni. ...

These two: the ‘79 Miyata 912 and ‘87 Marinoni.

A “forever” bike takes on a different meaning as the decades accumulate (I’m 74). These two have been with me respectively: 4.5 decades - yup, I...
10-25-23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,573
Posted By Dfrost

Another useful dimension would be seat post...

Another useful dimension would be seat post diameter, for those of us considering the F/F/HS/shifter option that seems like an absolutely screaming deal.
10-24-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,573
Posted By Dfrost

This soooo tempting, and a gorgeous bike. Is...

This soooo tempting, and a gorgeous bike.

Is the rear tire clearance similar to the front? Any guesses on max tire size?
10-19-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,062
Posted By Dfrost

Roger, You might want to find time for a visit...

Roger,
You might want to find time for a visit to gugie’s Atelier in Beaverton along with your Expedition. A bit more rake to that fork, so lower trail, might provide big improvements in front load...
10-17-23, 12:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 585
Posted By Dfrost

Nice acquisition that looks to be in fantastic...

Nice acquisition that looks to be in fantastic condition!


My 1987 Marinoni Sports Tourer also has vertical rear dropouts. Love ‘em with and without fenders. And like the OP’s bike, I also have a...
10-10-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,414
Posted By Dfrost

That’s a beauty, Doc! It looks like “racy”...

That’s a beauty, Doc! It looks like “racy” geometry, is that correct? Thankfully not my size. GLWS.
09-25-23, 12:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,799
Posted By Dfrost

That seems like an odd and rather short spoke...

That seems like an odd and rather short spoke length. I vaguely recall that my 650B wheels (Pacenti Brevet rims, similar to older rims like Araya, Shimano 600 tri-color hubs) used spokes around...
09-10-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 930
Posted By Dfrost

I lube the chains whenever they start chirping...

I lube the chains whenever they start chirping and check for chain “stretch” at that time (replace at 0.05% - usually at around 3500 miles), rear tire gets replaced with the previous front when it’s...
09-10-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,294
Posted By Dfrost

Not “hated”, but one that never grabbed the ol’...

Not “hated”, but one that never grabbed the ol’ heart strings like others.

I really, really tried to love this 2003 Rivendell Rambouillet as my only bike for a decade with thousands of miles and a...
09-09-23, 11:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 705
Posted By Dfrost

Or gugie can modify many classic steel bikes...

Or gugie can modify many classic steel bikes into something similar, as he did with my ‘79 Miyata 912, purchased new back then.

Before Gugificazione (but already extensively updated several times...
08-30-23, 01:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By Dfrost

Doesn’t have to be a wheel from a Miyata. But you...

Doesn’t have to be a wheel from a Miyata. But you probably won’t find a matching Araya 700C rim. H+Sons tb14 are quite similar in shape and looks, widely available and excellent quality, but might be...
08-29-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By Dfrost

Are there any bicycle coops or used bike...

Are there any bicycle coops or used bike emporiums in Calgary? That would be a good place to look for the 700C FW 126 OLD hub rear wheel. There are plenty where I volunteer in Seattle.
08-29-23, 12:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,802
Posted By Dfrost

Any post that has two bolts, arrayed...

Any post that has two bolts, arrayed front-to-back, clamping the rails will have every fine tilt adjustment, There are quite a few out there meeting that description, but they typically have zero to...
08-24-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 746
Posted By Dfrost

Shimano 7- and 8-speed cassettes are typically...

Shimano 7- and 8-speed cassettes are typically bolted together, or rivets that easily be drilled out on the head end. The loose cogs and spacers can then be grouped in whatever combination suits your...
08-12-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,897
Posted By Dfrost

I’m very happy with Compass (now Rene Herse)...

I’m very happy with Compass (now Rene Herse) tires with EL casings, in each of the four sizes I’ve had, ever since they were introduced years ago. The Gugificazione! Miyata 912 uses the 28mm Chinook...
08-02-23, 11:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 842
Posted By Dfrost

Calling gugie, who made this nice one for me, as...

Calling gugie, who made this nice one for me, as well as adding the braze-on posts (and a bunch more using just the fork). I highly recommend his version of a stem-mounted decaleur as well.
...
07-04-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 745
Posted By Dfrost

Another vote for a stem-mounted decaleur from ...

Another vote for a stem-mounted decaleur from gugie with integrated cable stop. Had the same issue on the Miyata with Gugificazione!, solved beautifully. He did mine with tubes going up, since my...
07-04-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By Dfrost

Are you sure the cable housing and ferrules are...

Are you sure the cable housing and ferrules are all fully seated? Maybe the FD is adjusted for too much clearance on the low side?

Secure the cable when FD is in the inner position. (I’m quite...
06-08-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,333
Posted By Dfrost

Exactly matches my preferences for Pearl Izumi...

Exactly matches my preferences for Pearl Izumi especially the older style, including the comments about the newer “laser cut” edges. And I, too, have a pair of wool Ibex shorts that are great for...
06-06-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,781
Posted By Dfrost

Great thread! 1. Counted cars driving over a...

Great thread!

1. Counted cars driving over a Colorado pass in the middle of the night.
Made and tested the prototypes for the parachute buckle still used in F-16’s.
Designed and applied the test...
05-25-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,221
Posted By Dfrost

Tim, Such excellent reflexes to save the...

Tim,
Such excellent reflexes to save the saddle, frame and wheels, at the cost of considerable body damage. Congratulations, in a weird way, that you saved your Cochlear device! One of my hearing...
05-25-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 675
Posted By Dfrost

An easy way to measure tire clearance gaps is...

An easy way to measure tire clearance gaps is with a set of metric L-shaped allen wrenches. The fattest wrench that fits all the way through = gap. (@gugie knows this as well as anyone, but he held...
05-22-23, 01:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 867
Posted By Dfrost

Which of the many ideas suggested are asking...

Which of the many ideas suggested are asking about? Regardless, all the ideas in this thread work fine, if they’re set up and adjusted correctly.
05-14-23, 11:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,202
Posted By Dfrost

I’m 74 YO and riding the same size frames as when...

I’m 74 YO and riding the same size frames as when I was 30 YO. In fact, one of them is the same frame (‘79 25”/63cm Miyata 912 that I purchased new back then). I’ve lost about 1-1/2” in overall...
05-14-23, 12:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 867
Posted By Dfrost

Another option would be a cable stop that bolts...

Another option would be a cable stop that bolts to the fender attachment hole in the fork crown and extends upward for clearance above the straddle cable. Sorry, no photos to offer.

Ive dealt with...
05-13-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By Dfrost

Great photos that really illuminate the...

Great photos that really illuminate the craftsmanship that went into your frame builds! Thanks for sharing. Your contributions to this forum are always worth perusing.
04-27-23, 12:21 AM
04-26-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,525
Posted By Dfrost

I’m using a 110mm Shimano UN-55 with a...

I’m using a 110mm Shimano UN-55 with a Specialized “flag” triple crankset, with 3.0 mm spacer under the DS “cup” to create asymmetry. I’m picky about my chainline - 43.5-45mm from frame centerline to...
03-31-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By Dfrost

I’ve always heard that the best view is from the...

I’ve always heard that the best view is from the Women’s rest room.

Or Smith Tower at the south end of downtown Seattle. Not very tall, but lots of great historical photos and displays. Great food...
03-31-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By Dfrost

Mark’s suggestion of a ferry ride is excellent as...

Mark’s suggestion of a ferry ride is excellent as an iconic Seattle experience, as well as the visit to Classic Cycles. Several good eateries in Winslow, and as he says, easy walk on/off.

Free...
03-31-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By Dfrost

There are several easy ways to prevent a straddle...

There are several easy ways to prevent a straddle cable from fouling the tire such as fenders (your child will appreciate those) or reflector/light mounts.

if you switch to V-brakes, you’ve...
03-31-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By Dfrost

Do you already have a lead on the two bikes...

Do you already have a lead on the two bikes mentioned, in your size? If not, then you’re significantly limiting your options, especially within your time frame.

polymorphself has identified a...
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