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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,196
Posted By Murray Missile

I've been called a vintage bike slob many times. ...

I've been called a vintage bike slob many times.
OH! "SNOB" :eek:
Never mind. :o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 326,326
Posted By Murray Missile

I was shocked at how light they feel! With our...

I was shocked at how light they feel! With our crappy roads and my old bones I need all the "plush" I can get.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 568
Posted By Murray Missile

Not a lot but some progress has been made, I did...

Not a lot but some progress has been made, I did a mock up to check tire clearances.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 326,326
Posted By Murray Missile

Closed for renovation....

I still have a lot of work to do to get it prepped and painted but I did a mock up with the wheels and tires to check clearances. There's a mile between the FD and rear tire but up front it's pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 326,326
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks for the PSA! :beer: I've been looking for...

Thanks for the PSA! :beer: I've been looking for a brown bag for my conversion project...... I just ordered one, we'll see what it's like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,465
Posted By Murray Missile

:lol: My LBS has it's male counterpart in my...

:lol:
My LBS has it's male counterpart in my size and about the same condition for the same money. I'm struggling even harder on that one since I've actually laid hands on it but I currently have 8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 06:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,465
Posted By Murray Missile

This one is killing me, it's about a 5 mile...

This one is killing me, it's about a 5 mile detour off my route home from work but I already have too many I need to finish. I wish someone would hurry up and buy it before I cave in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,721
Posted By Murray Missile

You can't be "passed by" if you've chosen not to...

You can't be "passed by" if you've chosen not to participate in the first place.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 14,534
Posted By Murray Missile

I used one of those to put a Sugino triple on an...

I used one of those to put a Sugino triple on an old Clumbia Clipper "faux klunker", it work quite well. The BB adapter, not the faux klunker LOL.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 568
Posted By Murray Missile

Well the "Junk Box Express" is no more, I...

Well the "Junk Box Express" is no more, I stripped it all down Sunday. The 650B wheelset is done and it, one set of brake arms and the frame and fork are at the LBS getting the canti mounts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,735
Posted By Murray Missile

Yes, tall frames are great if you're buying, not...

Yes, tall frames are great if you're buying, not so much of you're selling. I have too many bikes to be swapping BB's and cranks so I just swapped out my knees instead. ;):lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 928,161
Posted By Murray Missile

I need to try it just once......... Can I make it...

I need to try it just once......... Can I make it look like a Brooks B15 again? I seriously doubt it would be usable even if I can but I gotta try at least once before I die.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,672
Posted By Murray Missile

Just saw this on FB....... ...

Just saw this on FB.......

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,735
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm at the point I think I could easily let some...

I'm at the point I think I could easily let some go but tall framed vintage bikes don't sell very well around here. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,337
Posted By Murray Missile

I have one project I'm deliberately but slowly,...

I have one project I'm deliberately but slowly, VERY slowly, collecting mid-80's Super Record parts for, anything else I have with Campagnolo is purely unintentional or the result of a killer deal....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 822
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks for the PSA, mine is on the way. I'd have...

Thanks for the PSA, mine is on the way. I'd have picked up a couple more but I've been finding way too many parts I've been wanting for my way too numerous projects. Be prepared for a deluge of fresh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 928,161
Posted By Murray Missile

You're not the only one!

You're not the only one!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 928,161
Posted By Murray Missile

Recumbents with aerodynamic bodies, suspension,...

Recumbents with aerodynamic bodies, suspension, chainless drives and "thermoplastic" frames. That close enough?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 928,161
Posted By Murray Missile

Petersen Publishing's "Complete Bicycle Book,...

Petersen Publishing's "Complete Bicycle Book, 1972 Bicycle Buyer's Guide", I had a copy of this in HS. Most of the bikes in the guide portion are domestic BSO's but there is a lot of other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 928,161
Posted By Murray Missile

Hardware for my recently acquired Avocet 27.2...

Hardware for my recently acquired Avocet 27.2 seatpost. One set was missing, I bought 2 just in case.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,758
Posted By Murray Missile

I used the blue 3M Engineering Grade reflective...

I used the blue 3M Engineering Grade reflective tape on my old winter beater when I scratched the hell out of the fresh repaint. It was a perfect match for the DupliColor Metallic Blue I used.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

It's a chrome sheet metal cap.

It's a chrome sheet metal cap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,615
Posted By Murray Missile

All valid points,, no arguments here. I installed...

All valid points,, no arguments here. I installed a set of MicroNew 3 X 7's for someone else. Felt and looked a bit rougher than microSHIFT. Skeptical of their longevity, may try a set for myself...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,615
Posted By Murray Missile

Nice thing about Shimano SIS is that decent RD's...

Nice thing about Shimano SIS is that decent RD's both new and used are cheap and plentiful. He's also not limited to road derailleurs on the rear, lots of decent used Deore LX RD's around at very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

Here's a couple that aren't done yet, they're...

Here's a couple that aren't done yet, they're "mystery" tubing.
1972 Gitane Interclub currently undergoing renovation:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

:deadhorse::deadhorse::deadhorse:

:deadhorse::deadhorse::deadhorse:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

Hey, that's got Hellenic stays, aka "triple...

Hey, that's got Hellenic stays, aka "triple triangle" frame. Good enough reason to save it for me. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/500x334/h152fe6ad_d6ccf51a14bcdf24ff214fe80c2efb407b3b54d0.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 378
Posted By Murray Missile

Shimano 105 2 X 8 questions.

Has anyone run a Shimano FD-1055 double front derailleur with a 46-30t crankset and/or a Shimano RD-1056SC long cage rear derailleur with an 11-30t or 11-32t 8 speed cassette? I'm wondering how the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 305
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm a vernier guy from way back but digital...

I'm a vernier guy from way back but digital calipers are SO handy, especially when working with both SAE and Metric on a regular basis. A simple tap of a button and the conversion is done for you and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

I can understand wanting the original from a...

I can understand wanting the original from a nostalgia stand point but I knew my original Murray was LONG gone. I do have mySilver Streak sled I got for Christmas 1963 though if that counts. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

I searched high and low for a Murray Missile like...

I searched high and low for a Murray Missile like the one I had as a kid for years. A couple years ago someone brought me one to work on for them. I immediately stopped wanting one LOL.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

Just be glad you weren't feeling nostalgic about...

Just be glad you weren't feeling nostalgic about some behemoth with tanks and a luggage rack you had in grade school........... :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

I had a Supreme way back when. I can't believe I...

I had a Supreme way back when. I can't believe I actually rode it with that much seat post showing and a Technomic stem! I'm not that tall LOL, not even close. I see so many things on that bike I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

Hmmmm,:foo: I don't know.......... Super Course,...

Hmmmm,:foo: I don't know.......... Super Course, Reynolds 531 main triangle, might be grounds for disqualification.......... I guess we can let it pass on the stamped dropouts though. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

Yes, we do.

Yes, we do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

My high school bike was a '71 Raleigh Grand Prix,...

My high school bike was a '71 Raleigh Grand Prix, if I could find one my size in red and reasonably priced I'd grab it but they always seem to be '72 or newer with the block font on the down tube and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,688
Posted By Murray Missile

Gas pipe love and other depravities.

This is probably one of those posts that isn't going to go where I intended but WTH? Let's see what happens, shall we? :D

I know we already have a "cheapest and worst quality" thread but I know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By Murray Missile

Pretty sure you're right. :innocent:

Pretty sure you're right. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-23, 03:21 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,261
Posted By Murray Missile

Torque wrench musings.....

Question for all the torque wrench users, How often do you have your wrenches checked for calibration? Continue at your own risk....... :D

Testing torque wrenches used in a manufacturing facility...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 928,161
Posted By Murray Missile

More pieces to the puzzle. I thought I was only...

More pieces to the puzzle. I thought I was only buying one piece of the 3, imagine my surprise when I opened the box! A week ago I had barely even heard of Zeus.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15,051
Views: 3,732,066
Posted By Murray Missile

Stopped at the LBS to pick up my Gitane Interclub...

Stopped at the LBS to pick up my Gitane Interclub frame. It looks great and as usual he didn't charge enough. I mentioned I had gone on a Zeus Criterium buying spree. He motioned for me to follow him...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 928,161
Posted By Murray Missile

For my recently acquired '72 Raleigh Competiton...

For my recently acquired '72 Raleigh Competiton frameset. I was going to throw what I had on it to get it on the road but that notion didn't last long.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,160
Posted By Murray Missile

Thank you. Sweet bike! :thumb: I thought I...

Thank you. Sweet bike! :thumb: I thought I spotted a CX lever sticking down there, I was right. I'll be running a very similar cockpit layout.

OK, end of hijack, we wil now take you back to your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,160
Posted By Murray Missile

I wear bifocals but I stop a lot anyway so maps...

I wear bifocals but I stop a lot anyway so maps aren't a hinderance for me, the maps give me an "excuse" to stop LOL. Back in my motorcycle days before the bifocals I had a tank bag with a map pocket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,160
Posted By Murray Missile

GPS?! Heck, I won't even ask for directions! No...

GPS?! Heck, I won't even ask for directions! No matter how lost I am, just ask my wife. :lol:

Seriously though, I'm old school, not only can I read a map........... I can FOLD one! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,013
Posted By Murray Missile

I do love a challenge and I'm definitely getting...

I do love a challenge and I'm definitely getting my money's worth! :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,013
Posted By Murray Missile

:lol: :lol: I'd be happy with only 50% wrong. I...

:lol: :lol: I'd be happy with only 50% wrong. I overcame my "Franco Velo Phobia" a couple years ago after a self imposed ban on them of over 20 years due to a brief fling with a Motobecane mixte. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 928,161
Posted By Murray Missile

When I got my new Raleigh Grand Prix in 1971 from...

When I got my new Raleigh Grand Prix in 1971 from Wheel Goods Corp. they gave me "The Handbook of Cyclology" and a Raleigh catalog. I tormented myself with both drooling over the Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 940
Posted By Murray Missile

People ask me how many I have and I tell them "I...

People ask me how many I have and I tell them "I honestly don't know, I quit counting when my wife quit asking."
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