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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By smd4

Yes, I believe they're still hand-made in Italy.

Yes, I believe they're still hand-made in Italy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By smd4

Veloflex makes the Master 20. 20 mm and fairly...

Veloflex makes the Master 20. 20 mm and fairly cheap. I'll have to pick up a set myself.

Veloflex tires (https://www.veloflextires.com/master_20_clincher.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 652
Posted By smd4

Really? I have a Pista Plus and find it pretty...

Really? I have a Pista Plus and find it pretty easy to get my tires to 140 psi. I think the only real differences with the Plus are the base design and handle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,483
Posted By smd4

My bike is rideable art.

My bike is rideable art.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,411
Posted By smd4

I do too. I assume some sort of typo, but I won't...

I do too. I assume some sort of typo, but I won't speak for Kontact.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,411
Posted By smd4

Given this discussion is about lugged bikes, and...

Given this discussion is about lugged bikes, and AS's contention that it's devolved into an "anti TIG screed," I felt justified in expressing my personal opinion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 344
Posted By smd4

So? Just because you don't remember bikes that...

So? Just because you don't remember bikes that came in 1 cm size increments, doesn't meant they didn't exist.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,411
Posted By smd4

While the skill to produce such welds is...

While the skill to produce such welds is undisputed, some of us finds lugs far more elegant and refined, your disagreement to the contrary notwithstanding. And suggesting that some of us who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,411
Posted By smd4

Everything but that Bic-lighter-esque fork crown...

Everything but that Bic-lighter-esque fork crown is pretty amazing-looking.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 344
Posted By smd4

Many Italian bikes came in 1 cm increments,

Many Italian bikes came in 1 cm increments,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,483
Posted By smd4

You’re very talented.

You’re very talented.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,411
Posted By smd4

Both Schwinn and Centurion (or WSI if you want to...

Both Schwinn and Centurion (or WSI if you want to be persnickety) imported Japanese bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,411
Posted By smd4

”The” Schwinn PDG, which you identify as Japanese.

”The” Schwinn PDG, which you identify as Japanese.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,411
Posted By smd4

So if Centurion isn’t Japanese, then neither is...

So if Centurion isn’t Japanese, then neither is the Schwinn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

Good point.

Good point.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,246
Posted By smd4

There is definitely a group on these boards who...

There is definitely a group on these boards who look down on anyone who does anything with bikes other than ride them. They think they're superior beings because of the miles they log.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,411
Posted By smd4

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,189
Posted By smd4

Looking forward to your thoughts when you get...

Looking forward to your thoughts when you get them!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,246
Posted By smd4

Nope. Not just him.

Nope. Not just him.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,246
Posted By smd4

So you want a vintage steel racing frame. ...

So you want a vintage steel racing frame.

The ones you’re looking at are definitely racing frames. The steel used can also be a guide. Reynolds 531, Columbus SL, SLX; Tange Prestige, 1 or 2. Look...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 344
Posted By smd4

I’m not a Bianchi expert, but I suspect sizing...

I’m not a Bianchi expert, but I suspect sizing information won’t be found in a serial number.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 483
Posted By smd4

She’s a stunner for sure! You’ve got the white...

She’s a stunner for sure! You’ve got the white bottle cages and cables; go ahead with your instinct and swap the tape and saddle for white!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 829
Posted By smd4

FBinNY.

FBinNY.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 829
Posted By smd4

I think FBinNY has been perfectly rational in his...

I think FBinNY has been perfectly rational in his assessment, based on pretty poor photos. Certainly he hasn’t “harassed” anyone or implied anyone was lying.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By smd4

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1918x748/20190729_184732_23eae2c24e74dc1ee1527fe6030c200a8eeec9f1_8b7ffe858afe272f59b99dabd3654651a71542f4.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

A bit of a misleading blanket statement. Mine do....

A bit of a misleading blanket statement. Mine do. That's how I'm able to use compressionless housing....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,190
Posted By smd4

ikr?

ikr?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,190
Posted By smd4

My son wants a 370z. They seem plentiful and...

My son wants a 370z. They seem plentiful and affordable.

Oh! You mean something new? Yeah. Just like bikes, if you want cool stuff you have to buy old stuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 781
Posted By smd4

Exactly. We had an alley behind the shop where we...

Exactly. We had an alley behind the shop where we routinely allowed test rides in the mid-80s. One dad a clean-cut guy walked in, calm, friendly, sincere, and asked to test ride a bike. I walked to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 829
Posted By smd4

This.

This.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

Absolutely.

Absolutely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,812
Posted By smd4

140?? What are you, a penguin?

140?? What are you, a penguin?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

As I pointed out, early index derailleurs didn’t...

As I pointed out, early index derailleurs didn’t use compressionless housing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,812
Posted By smd4

I just split the baby with the bathwater between...

I just split the baby with the bathwater between 170 and 175, and went with 172.5.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

And yet it did, your belief to the contrary...

And yet it did, your belief to the contrary notwithstanding. Either way, I never cared if something as mundane as a cable housing wasn't "period correct," especially if it looks nearly identical, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

Because back in the day, that's all there was.

Because back in the day, that's all there was.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

Not all of us have these issues.

Not all of us have these issues.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

Not my bike, but thanks for noticing. The...

Not my bike, but thanks for noticing. The shifting will improve if he ever gets it seated properly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

Worked pretty damn good for indexed shifters, too.

Worked pretty damn good for indexed shifters, too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,444
Posted By smd4

If you mean was coiled cable used for...

If you mean was coiled cable used for derailleurs, that's how I remember it. You can still find some images using it (below). It wasn't until later that the "SIS" compressionless cable with linear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,190
Posted By smd4

Oh, I comprehend just fine. Again, if you dispute...

Oh, I comprehend just fine. Again, if you dispute the claim squirtdad made that he relates that his custom builder told him, take it up with the custom builder.

But you won't. Much easier to pick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 105,175
Posted By smd4

It's still worth the price of admission to get to...

It's still worth the price of admission to get to see the Cinelli in the first post!

And now, you've passed the 1900 mark.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,190
Posted By smd4

I think people who have a problem with what ...

I think people who have a problem with what squirtdad reported would probably make better use of their time by taking the debate to the guy who actually made the statement in question--Dave Kirk.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,504
Posted By smd4

Don't sugar coat it; tell us how you really feel.

Don't sugar coat it; tell us how you really feel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,000
Posted By smd4

Nonsense. Riding on the hoods is a perfectly...

Nonsense. Riding on the hoods is a perfectly comfortable experience with 7402 levers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,000
Posted By smd4

If you've been messing with everything for a...

If you've been messing with everything for a year, I doubt you will ever find a comfortable position.

Switch to downtube shifters and 7402 brake levers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,933
Posted By smd4

That may be a fun/scary project to undertake. I...

That may be a fun/scary project to undertake. I spent a good portion of the lockdown on my phone buying new/upgraded parts. If there was any component, from bearings on up, that could be lighter or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 779
Posted By smd4

Never had a tire/rim combo that I ever needed...

Never had a tire/rim combo that I ever needed anything but my hands to install. They say some tires are more difficult today, but that’s nothing I’ve come across.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,190
Posted By smd4

You know disc brakes are nothing new, right?...

You know disc brakes are nothing new, right? They’ve been around nearly 50 years, maybe longer.

I’m in the camp that says they’re a solution in search of a problem. I’d put my Dura Ace 7700s with...
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