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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,221
Posted By BFisher

I swear this could have been a line in this song....

I swear this could have been a line in this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVUGCdTVpug
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,984
Posted By darkmoon

What a city London is! I wanna cycle around...

What a city London is!
I wanna cycle around London to look for graffiti.
London is very good for Japan's cyclists.
Left-hand traffic, same as Japan:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,984
Posted By obrentharris

What sort of work allows you to ride beautiful...

What sort of work allows you to ride beautiful bikes all over London creating these visual travelogues for us?
Brent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 14,539
Posted By AdventureManCO

100 miles finished

Okay Team BF, we did it! We did the 100 miles 'Clunker Challenge' (only cost was the bike as-is, under $100...thank heavens!) on the Le Grande and lived to tell the tale. We completed the 'Huffy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,034
Posted By Andy_K

It must be classic -- it says so on the top tube

I posted this bike on the "Are you looking for one of these?" thread when I first saw it about a month and a half ago. I was trying to find someone who wanted the frame to go in on a purchase with me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,482
Posted By Choke

I am a huge fan of Deltas and I have more bikes...

I am a huge fan of Deltas and I have more bikes with Deltas than any other brake. I'm the odd person in that I prefer the CdA version since they have more clearance for larger tires.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6,067
Views: 676,767
Posted By Brad L

And the last batch. ...

And the last batch.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/29691232_b31a_40b5_b84c_df39ce8bc228_337a26e638a3809107c362cd1b7fdf9fdb320889.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6,067
Views: 676,767
Posted By Brad L

More photos. ...

More photos.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6,067
Views: 676,767
Posted By Brad L

I completed the assembly of the 1983 Colnago...

I completed the assembly of the 1983 Colnago Super Profil that was in the exploded view on post #5904. The owner changed their mind on the saddle, but it came together nicely. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6,067
Views: 676,767
Posted By capnjonny

Lots of projects in my Garage/ shop these days. I...

Lots of projects in my Garage/ shop these days. I finally finished the 1958 Lenton Grand Prix. Waiting for a clear day to take it to the Bike Exchange . The 85 Pinarello is also done. just waiting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6,067
Views: 676,767
Posted By 1simplexnut

GT Palomar MTB project

Finally got some room in the cave to start working on a GT Palomar .
Its a big frame (58cm ctoc seat post )
Should be a fun build .
Plenty of bits on hand that will work .
Seat post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6,067
Views: 676,767
Posted By jim dandy

Well, My Son built and finished a handmade ash...

Well,
My Son built and finished a handmade ash bike hanger for my almost finished 2004 Kestrel Talon SL. It’s great to have talented children .
JD, Dallas....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,482
Posted By roadcrankr

Delta brakes look nice, until you remove that...

Delta brakes look nice, until you remove that cosmetic face plate.
Then it resembles the Predator when he takes off his helmet, before trying to destroy Arnold.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 04:15 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

It's officially tomorrow :) In February of...

It's officially tomorrow :)

In February of 1977, I became aware of Formula One. This fortuitous discovery was made via Reader's Digest and the story of Niki Lauda, recounted in RD's monthly 'Drama...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

Hopefully, this will hold some of you until...

Hopefully, this will hold some of you until tomorrow :)

Gilles Villeneuve over-compensating for the 1981 Ferrari 126CK's lack of proper road-holding; Brazil, 1981:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

Ha ha - I've actually dropped in weight during...

Ha ha - I've actually dropped in weight during the past two months, so I should be just fine, now!

Those are likely Ti rails - Flites were absolutely known for them, and of course they carried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

Thanks, Botty! Because it had slight...

Thanks, Botty!

Because it had slight cosmetic damage, and was missing all the logos, it was much easier to strike a deal for about half what these seem to go for on Ebay in very good/mint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

Color coats laid down: ...

Color coats laid down:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1680x2000/flite_evolution_project_7__ed1684c36008316846aaaec1cfe1fa0589bfb005.jpg

The next post will reveal the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

More progress this morning, masking and then...

More progress this morning, masking and then laying the base layers of Tamiya Light Sand on the underside of the shell. Not to worry, as the top of the shell will be receiving a few layers of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 05:04 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

Before and after comparison: ...

Before and after comparison:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1152/image_57c5f83a76e9849653eca20ddbb31df6bd19da78.png
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

Clear-coat removal stage is complete. Today I'll...

Clear-coat removal stage is complete. Today I'll begin 'making it my own'.

Looks pretty clean in bare carbon fiber, don't you think?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

Thank you, Dave! And the same goes right back at...

Thank you, Dave! And the same goes right back at you; I've never been so entertained by a thread about a Huffy as I've been with yours :)

DD
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

Bob, since it's too cold to ride comfy (and dry,...

Bob, since it's too cold to ride comfy (and dry, to boot - I suffer some from sinus issues inherited from my dad, no doubt), I'm keeping bicycle-busy in another way :)

Don't know if this will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 09:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

I'm a model builder when I'm away from the bikes,...

I'm a model builder when I'm away from the bikes, and rely on Bob Smith Industries 5 Minute Epoxy:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 02:47 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

Chombi1 Believe it or not, Flite Evos are the...

Chombi1 Believe it or not, Flite Evos are the most comfortable saddle I've ever perched upon. The secret to this comfort is in the carbon's ability to flex; compared to the Concor and 3ttt saddles I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,532
Posted By Drillium Dude

How to Beautify an Uglified Component (Crabon Fibber Edition)

Hello everyonebody! It's time to tackle a new project.

Some of you may recall some months back my having to first repair (after the front rail mounting failed while in the middle of a ride), then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 928,173
Posted By Prowler

Our local (township) government has a recycling...

Our local (township) government has a recycling center. I generally look in the metal bin when I’m there “just because”. Last year I found a digital kitchen scale that looked just fine. Opened it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 522
Views: 57,478
Posted By rideandgoseek

1985 Trek 770 All original minus clincher...

1985 Trek 770

All original minus clincher rim swap at time of original purchase.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 05:04 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,984
Posted By Seanaus

Couple from Adelaide, South Australia....... ...

Couple from Adelaide, South Australia.......

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x360/moser_graffiti_1_7c18dc26c200002850c0569405e5a859d45f93af.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,984
Posted By kraftwerk

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/886x886/b85b71b0_4a2b_4d83_9889_7bf1f226561a_1_105_c_c91eb337df45b025c9eef6722e537fb7a58e43c1.jpeg
There is a lot of graffiti around here....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

It all starts with “maybe I’ll try a disc brake...

It all starts with “maybe I’ll try a disc brake just in the front”.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By zukahn1

Still cold with snow and ice a lot of snow the...

Still cold with snow and ice a lot of snow the past few weeks there was a bit of brake in the weather with this afternoon some dry pavement and dirt still a lot of packed snow, ice and mud also....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By Drillium Dude

Thanks for posting the shot of the temple! I for...

Thanks for posting the shot of the temple! I for one hope you share more pics here of your local rides. Although I visited Japan at least a dozen times during my Navy days, my short stays were always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 842
Posted By squirtdad

Doc, you have a really good eye :) Yes...

Doc, you have a really good eye :)

Yes straight stays, rack and fender in the back fender on the fork. all in prep for commuting and maybe joining a gugie adventure

will do details on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 842
Posted By squirtdad

new bike soon Tease post 1

I am getting close to getting a new bike, still month or two out,

but to release internal pressure and have some fun will do some tease posts

raw fork
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 03:21 AM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By darkmoon

Today's Mt. Fuji from Yokohama, same as New...

Today's Mt. Fuji from Yokohama, same as New Year's day.
Beautiful sky and Mountain:)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By northbend

Easy spin down to Carnation today. ...

Easy spin down to Carnation today.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52710570497_a9012ce24e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oiRscB)Tokul Tunnel (https://flic.kr/p/2oiRscB) by Matthew Pendergast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 11:02 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By RCMoeur

On my 65-80 lb chrome cruiser...

On my 65-80 lb chrome cruiser (http://www.richardcmoeur.com/chromecruiser.html), I've estimated the "workout quality factor" to be about 2.5 x my racer (http://www.richardcmoeur.com/racer.html). Even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By thinktubes

I think that pretty much equals a century.

I think that pretty much equals a century.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By zukahn1

Another not so great riding day but I will take...

Another not so great riding day but I will take it after nearly 90 in a row. The pics will pretty much say it all.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By SJX426

Finally got a decent ride. The usual but decided...

Finally got a decent ride. The usual but decided to find something else to take a picture of. Well had to include the river. 22+miles
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52708577670_0d0c114d37_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-23, 10:59 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By northbend

YO! Freaking COLD outside today ...

YO! Freaking COLD outside today
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52707679088_9fb84b3d49_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oiACFJ)YO! It's cold today... (https://flic.kr/p/2oiACFJ) by Matthew Pendergast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By gaucho777

I drove down to Southern California to visit...

I drove down to Southern California to visit family. Along the way, I stopped in San Luis Obispo and took a short, ~15-mile out & back to Avila Beach.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 522
Views: 57,478
Posted By Roger M

83/84? Ross Mt. Rainier. It's been a kid...

83/84? Ross Mt. Rainier. It's been a kid tower/grocery getter/camp and gravel rig by me for a dozen years or so. Thomas wants to to give it a refresh this spring, so he can claim it as his...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By gaucho777

Today's ride was a windy and adventurous one. I...

Today's ride was a windy and adventurous one. I had to pick up my wife's car at Oakland Honda, so I made a ride out of it, despite winds steady around 20mph, and gusts about double that. I headed up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 522
Views: 57,478
Posted By jamesdak

I guess this can go here now. Pretty much...

I guess this can go here now. Pretty much completed the build this weekend. Just a few minor details to deal with.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 522
Views: 57,478
Posted By Drillium Dude

I'm sure this is in here somewhere, but not in...

I'm sure this is in here somewhere, but not in its current configuration; voila:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1599x1164/image_192513cc24311e69178545dec67b7500bd496d17.png...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 522
Views: 57,478
Posted By obrentharris

1957 Carlton Continental ...

1957 Carlton Continental

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bike-Rides/i-Mr6R4nD/0/6c1e227e/XL/IMG_2648-XL.jpg

Brent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Love those SF Bay pics! noobinsf my wife used to...

Love those SF Bay pics! noobinsf my wife used to ride a Univega Alpina all over that city in between the bridges. Hers had a unicrown fork though.

Even windier out today but still warm, so had to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20,145
Views: 2,579,996
Posted By gaucho777

Just one photo from yesterday’s short ride—a...

Just one photo from yesterday’s short ride—a 16-ish mile out & back up to Inspiration Point in Tilden Park/Berkeley Hills just in time before it got dark. On the way back, I stopped for this sunset...
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