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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,222
Posted By 52telecaster

Ever rode to a criterion as a spectator with your...

Ever rode to a criterion as a spectator with your son and been derided as a recreational rider? Trust me, the racer crowd can be really dumb sometimes. They wonder why anyone would have a kickstand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,222
Posted By 1989Pre

I meant this in humor, and hope it was taken that...

I meant this in humor, and hope it was taken that way. I simply had never heard of a "vintage bike snob". To me, the idea is very funny. Actually, I think that most of this video is over-blown. In my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,222
Posted By Drillium Dude

I don't look down the nose at any cyclist...

I don't look down the nose at any cyclist (notwithstanding inexperienced E-bike riders without proper skillz careening along MUPs with scant regard for the safety of other trail users), so I guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 326,357
Posted By 52telecaster

I understand, rumor has it I'm old.

I understand, rumor has it I'm old.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 568
Posted By bikemig

Lots of great pics of cars. Too bad the thread is...

Lots of great pics of cars. Too bad the thread is polluted with a few shots of the OP's bike. . . . :)

Time to find some gravel roads to try out the new bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,710
Posted By JulesCW

Or perhaps you could consider facilitating the...

Or perhaps you could consider facilitating the purchase and shipping of the fork and headset for Murray Missile -- would generate a few $$ for your co-op and generate some good karma for you by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 03:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 395
Posted By georges1

interesting link about Ishiwata and Tange

Good Morning

Found a very interesting link about Ishiwata and Tange (https://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2014/01/classic-tubes-tange-and-ishiwata.html)

Have a nice read

Best regards and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 326,357
Posted By ehcoplex

One one of my bikes with an Acorn bag I do the...

One one of my bikes with an Acorn bag I do the straps on the bottom, the rack 'tombstone' in the slot (can't tell if the Cardiff bag has the tombstone slot...) and a couple cord loops with those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,465
Posted By daverup

I still want it too! It's just too far from me..

I still want it too! It's just too far from me..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,182
Posted By Drillium Dude

That's not beating a dead horse, it's a public...

That's not beating a dead horse, it's a public service announcement. You've brought up some good points for people - especially Bigfoot's descendants - who may be running an at-risk fork.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,182
Posted By thumpism

I have French replacement chrome-plated CroMo...

I have French replacement chrome-plated CroMo fork. I'll dig it out and take a look. Offered it to a Peugeot guy years ago but he passed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,182
Posted By icemilkcoffee

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/420x315/ntc_4ea3b751_c793_4496_8960_d57e62192925_jpeg_9b2cff9af4a3d6c66d4012f2dd61db2c3eec6655.jpg
It will take a lot of sanding to sand that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,753
Posted By 52telecaster

I've set up many bikes close to that. Certainly...

I've set up many bikes close to that. Certainly done 46-26 more than once. It requires a light hand shifting but learning how to ride your bike is an important skill that includes shifting!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,182
Posted By merziac

French steerer, the HS washer has a matching flat...

French steerer, the HS washer has a matching flat for anti rotation, all normal stuff.

Aside from the crack/split from stem being raised too high. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By branko_76

I have passed them by. Very happy with my...

I have passed them by.

Very happy with my 1970's 5 & 6 speed road bikes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By Korina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4p9NeN6P3Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4p9NeN6P3Q
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By Korina

I've never been anyone's target market, so the...

I've never been anyone's target market, so the industry's trickle-down-racing-tech/battery-operated-shifting are utterly irrelevant to me. #partypace
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By 52telecaster

Wine is now in my nose.

Wine is now in my nose.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By iab

Just my opinion, but it all went to hell in 1885...

Just my opinion, but it all went to hell in 1885 with the advent of the safety bicycle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By squirtdad

This is a zen question: can you be passed by if...

This is a zen question: can you be passed by if you don't care (and/or mix and match taking advantage of the best for you)

tubeless: don't care and don't want as an example

Current trends...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By xiaoman1

I have only ever bought what i like.....trend or...

I have only ever bought what i like.....trend or not, so pass my by, I am happy.
Still driving cars from 56, 58, 71with the newest being a 1990 etc.
Trends be Da**D, buy and enjoy what you like.,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,485
Posted By bwilli88

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/49762239266_912a715b6e_o_9c12851b56402177b2f4c4991a0854c162b08461.jpg
gugie's work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,485
Posted By gugie

I was excited when Russell told me he was...

I was excited when Russell told me he was planning on taking a trip that included a stop in Portlandia to drop off his frame and get a ride in last summer. Also honored that he'd trust the Bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,485
Posted By 52telecaster

In praise of gugie

This bike is nowhere near done but I will probably tour a bit with it like this... Plus bottle cages. Thing is it's going to be the lightest touring rig I've ever had. Gugie 650b-a-fied my Austro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 21,606
Views: 4,166,871
Posted By SoCaled

"upright riding position" ...

"upright riding position"
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1352x644/screenshot_2023_02_21_9_29_59_am_cb7884abaf85b7f57da88c7d42f749871a458d81.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 01:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,465
Posted By 52telecaster

I love that one. Tempts me every time I see it.

I love that one. Tempts me every time I see it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 21,606
Views: 4,166,871
Posted By Chuck M

I like my Takaras, they are well built and in...

I like my Takaras, they are well built and in damn good condition and I bought them in ridable condition. But I don't have in both of them what this seller wants plus shipping for a frameset in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By Court Reality

Tom Teesdale frame

I have a Tom Teesdale MTB frame. The BB stamp says, T.E.T. 7687, it's for sure one of his.

Can anyone tell me about what year it was built, or anything else you may know about it?

This is my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 453
Views: 14,542
Posted By PatTheSlat

I love this. Be ready to come up with some...

I love this.

Be ready to come up with some sort of shim for the front derailleur, I bet that seat tube is 25.4 OD instead of 28.6.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 14,542
Posted By Mad Honk

Naw, There is a BMX converter from the oversized...

Naw, There is a BMX converter from the oversized Ashtabula BB to a standard square taper BB. It is alloy and held together by three screws. I think there is one at the Bloomington Bike Project V. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 14,542
Posted By AdventureManCO

'The Build Ethos' I'm quite curious to see...

'The Build Ethos'

I'm quite curious to see what we can get the old girl down to. She's not porky! She's just big-boned!

I've read a few things about this particular bike. One gentlemen found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 14,542
Posted By AdventureManCO

'The actual bike' The good news: The wheels...

'The actual bike'

The good news: The wheels turn?
The bad news: I'm more of a glass-half-full kinda guy. The wheels turn!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 911
Posted By JohnDThompson

Reminds me of this one: ...

Reminds me of this one:
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Humor/Freddy%20Mertz.jpg
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Humor/Freddy%20Mertz%20headshot.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 509
Posted By Eric F

Big x Big + 1-2 links. Also...It is highly...

Big x Big + 1-2 links.

Also...It is highly recommended to clamp your bike in the stand by the seat post, not any of the frame tubes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 509
Posted By 52telecaster

I put the new chain on in big-big and cut the...

I put the new chain on in big-big and cut the chain so that it will just safely run that gear ratio. You probably will never be in it but if you do get there you won't wreck your drive train.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,237
Posted By Korina

Dude, that's entirely up to you and what you want...

Dude, that's entirely up to you and what you want to ride. I'm not a purist and am perfectly happy putting modern components on my bikes to get the looks/performance I want. Others prefer their bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By Schweinhund

The solution!

if you have a problem that is.... ok, stupid little things excite me, go figure.
what it is is a rack adapter, but I can see a few other uses. it's 31.8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 876
Posted By rjhammett

I used something similar on a PX-10 I once owned...

I used something similar on a PX-10 I once owned and I created a different type of holder for my Holdsworth. I like the one on the Holdsworth better.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 586
Posted By ShannonM

I decided to swap the Brooks B17 and Carradice...

I decided to swap the Brooks B17 and Carradice Lowsaddle Longflap from my 1985 League Fuiji over to the GT, for two reasons:

1) This is going to be my utility / commuting bike, so the bigger bag...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 475
Posted By dukeofearl

ended up getting the braze on one and adapting...

ended up getting the braze on one and adapting this simplex cable guide clamp to mount it. feels pretty solid but we'll see how it holds!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21,606
Views: 4,166,871
Posted By himespau

That whole picture is just mirror reversed, right?

That whole picture is just mirror reversed, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,735
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Giraffes always have it harder. I say similar...

Giraffes always have it harder. I say similar things. Especially in the post bike buying era of 2022. Like a check valve that one doesn't want.

The justification line to myself and normal humans...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,694
Posted By 1simplexnut

I have a book in there somewhere about that!...

I have a book in there somewhere about that! :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,694
Posted By John E

Have you ever considered the benefits of...

Have you ever considered the benefits of illiteracy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 627
Posted By SurferRosa

Unlike enamel, like Testors, I've always found...

Unlike enamel, like Testors, I've always found lacquer nail polish to be/look gloppy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,337
Posted By RustyJames

Ahh yes, Campag-itis. I have managed to avoid the...

Ahh yes, Campag-itis. I have managed to avoid the infliction even though I have had some bits fall into my lap. Mostly parts bikes with the bit or bob on them. If I slightly covet anything anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,337
Posted By Mad Honk

A warning again! Do not expose yourself to Campy...

A warning again! Do not expose yourself to Campy parts. The virus is will infect you and you will soon be "a collector" Which will lead to "hoarding" and soon your life will be consumed with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By molleraj

1984 Motobecane Jubilee Sport I found today

All it took was a 20 minute walk through the woods over some crunchy leaves and a log across the creek to get this beautiful, internally (inexternal, in Motobecane speak) lugged Columbus CrMo-framed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 5,690
Posted By Pompiere

I just found this Marukin from Japan. I don't...

I just found this Marukin from Japan. I don't know the year, but the components look like early 1970s. The freewheel and chain are frozen and there is a lot of surface rust on the many steel parts,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-04-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1,189
Views: 112,592
Posted By Catnap

thank you for all the kind words, everyone. I've...

thank you for all the kind words, everyone. I've gotten a ton of orders and just about sold my whole collection, so I've been working hard to make sure everyone gets their items in a timely manner.
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