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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,144,688
Posted By dschell

Bought it! Repack , new wheel set and ride

Bought it! Repack , new wheel set and ride
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,751
Posted By dschell

Maybe it can be special ordered ,as I don't see...

Maybe it can be special ordered ,as I don't see it in the listings
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,751
Posted By dschell

531 decal

I have 70 in green as well, came as a co-op find. Frame wheels ,crank only. Same pinstriped fork. Have you been able to source a correct 531 decal with plain gauge at bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,331
Posted By dschell

The post inspired me. Why not ride the old...

The post inspired me. Why not ride the old Motor-Beacon! 5miles , 499 ft of alt gain got my heart started
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,331
Posted By dschell

1975 Motobecane Grand Record

650b conversion, bike co-op centerpull 40mm fatty rumpkins lotsa clearance. If you can get past the swiss bottom bracket cups, I found an eBay sugino with spindle for a triple, they are wonderful on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,331
Posted By dschell

Late 83 Univega Gran Turismo

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42mm 700c Soma Vittesse EX on CR18 rims measure 37.5 mm wide. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,850
Posted By dschell

Late 83 Univega Gran Turismo...work in progress ...

Late 83 Univega Gran Turismo...work in progress
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,850
Posted By dschell

1975 Motobecane Grand Record 650b...

1975 Motobecane Grand Record 650b conversion....fun to ride
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,850
Posted By dschell

I lived in Tokyo, in Chofu-shi from 68 to 1972,...

I lived in Tokyo, in Chofu-shi from 68 to 1972, my first new bike I bought and paid for myself was a Bridgestone Skyway with ISO 590 wheels and tires possibly Lark components. Very strong, around 50...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,144,688
Posted By dschell

Thorn proof tubes....do they really exist?

Thorn proof tubes....do they really exist?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,144,688
Posted By dschell

Just bought this bike yesterday before I saw this...

Just bought this bike yesterday before I saw this post. Saw that it was 22 inch frame and jumped on it. Felt "heavy", pulled the tires and there was the heaviest duty tubes in side!. I think with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,677
Posted By dschell

My 83 Alpina Ultima, mostly stock, dusty from...

My 83 Alpina Ultima, mostly stock, dusty from fire roads above Reno NV. I have the original seatpost and 180 cranks , changed to 170ATs and new post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,144,688
Posted By dschell

https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/bik/d/tuolumne-...

https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/bik/d/tuolumne-vintage-motobecane-grand/7456001431.html
1970 Motobecane Grand Record ,original , 200$, gold country, northern California
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,948
Posted By dschell

I have a 75 Motobecane ran into same problem, 12...

I have a 75 Motobecane ran into same problem, 12 tooth first solved it. I believe if memory serves I got the idea from Sheldon Brown s website
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,984
Posted By dschell

Front rack is still a work in progress ...

Front rack is still a work in progress
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,110
Posted By dschell

Beautifully done !! Wonderful refit, spot on.

Beautifully done !! Wonderful refit, spot on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 11:20 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 27,013
Posted By dschell

Not much left

1975 Motobecane Grand Record, probably clear coat it, not much chance of me wanting to repaint or restore the bike, but I love the way it rides, goes most anywhere. I believe 531 J in French, very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 10:28 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,110
Posted By dschell

The rack for the Ostrich is still a work on...

The rack for the Ostrich is still a work on progress
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Repurposed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-22, 10:23 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,110
Posted By dschell

1975 Motobecane Grand Record

A proper picture of my 1975 Grand Record. Mostly a parts bin bike, 59cm, 650b tires 40mm, Velo Orange rims, Nitto mustache bars, Suntour Cyclone GT rd, Sekai triple and bar-end shifters. Fun to ride,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

Very nice..great opportunity to see what...

Very nice..great opportunity to see what components were on mine originally! Nice bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

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You can see the knurled portion above the brake pad, not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

They are dia-compe brakes , stamped 5583 , they...

They are dia-compe brakes , stamped 5583 , they have about 3mm adjustment. At there lowest adjustment they are close and brake pads are nearly level, however I may have some STX cantis with a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

Looked along time for that frame. Came off ebay,...

Looked along time for that frame. Came off ebay, p.o. found it cheap...it was frame, fork, headset, seatpost and those cantis. Derailleur hanger was bent. 63cm bikes are less common , snapped it up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 622,567
Posted By dschell

Sti ...

Sti
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Still sorting. ..Late 83 has rack mounts on forks!! Not all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

It was not as dry and moldy as it looked , may be...

It was not as dry and moldy as it looked , may be from the old brake pads? Had just replaced with the Kool stops. They are adjusted better now, but will check the parts bin to see if I have some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

And riding in Reno on the first clear dry days...

And riding in Reno on the first clear dry days after last week's 3 days of light snow...it rides nice...might have to procure 100mm nitto technomic...just a bit to much reach on the 125
I'll clean...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

Still have some brake pad adjusting as well!

Still have some brake pad adjusting as well!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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The 42s are measuring 39mm on cr18s I have a Kasai Dyno hub for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This will have to be addressed if I want fenders
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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The bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,129,769
Posted By dschell

1983 Univega Gran Turismo

Hi posted earlier I had just finished 83 Gran Turismo, here's a pic. Still deciding on brake levers and placement, bars and shift levers Soma 42mm tires barely fit, but boy do I like the ride. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

Mr66, massage is the right word. I spent a while...

Mr66, massage is the right word. I spent a while opening mine up, trying not to be to heavy handed. Also didn't let the gorilla tighten the binder bolt when done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

Love those capella lugs, what does you Reynolds...

Love those capella lugs, what does you Reynolds sticker look like. Mine 71ish said plain gauge tubes at bottom
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

My 71ish Raleigh Super Course ...

My 71ish Raleigh Super Course
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

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

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Look no shim!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 10:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,899
Posted By dschell

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

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The Raleigh is not a single/fixed , Alfine 11, with upside down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

So, lots of good news in the seat post...

So, lots of good news in the seat post department! To start, I had a 25.6 with aluminum can shim to start. When I pulled it and started to try and make it close to right I could not get a 26.2 in at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,899
Posted By dschell

[QUOTE=cocoabeachcrab;22285284]after reading with...

[QUOTE=cocoabeachcrab;22285284]after reading with interest this thread.. https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1241078-how-rare-1900s-1920s-road-bikes.html , i was reminded of a covid lockdown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,895
Posted By dschell

Thanks, checked them out. Might be awhile on a...

Thanks, checked them out. Might be awhile on a repaint for this one. Could become my test bed for frame braze ons. There is not enough original parts for restore given it's condition. Besides with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,895
Posted By dschell

I've looked, at H Lloyd and Velocal, haven't...

I've looked, at H Lloyd and Velocal, haven't found an identical sticker. Any suggestions out there? Or go with "Reynolds 531 frame tubing" sticker
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

Measured with caliper, in 6 positions around seat...

Measured with caliper, in 6 positions around seat tube , largest 26.1
Forum: Introductions
02-21-22, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 356
Posted By dschell

Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,984
Posted By dschell

My Motobecane Grand Record 650b conversion. ...

My Motobecane Grand Record 650b conversion.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-22, 12:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,895
Posted By dschell

The last remnant of the plain gauge decal, should...

The last remnant of the plain gauge decal, should I clear coat it?
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

I will give the socket a try. Good idea, I might...

I will give the socket a try. Good idea, I might be able to tell if the seat tube is "wider" further down the tube. I tried using the calipers set at 26.0 and it appeared to be pretty round.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 533,480
Posted By dschell

My 1971-72 Raleigh Super Course. I found the...

My 1971-72 Raleigh Super Course. I found the frame and a few bits at a local Kiwanis bike program. I commuted for a number of years on this bike. This renew sports a Alfine 11 IGH, 44mm Schwalbe Big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 09:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

Next option, local bike co-op for used 26.0 to...

Next option, local bike co-op for used 26.0 to see how that works
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

thank you, I must have a tweaked seat post lug....

thank you, I must have a tweaked seat post lug. 26.2 will not fit with out excessive force. When I do put it in 2cm there is gauling in the forward position and where the binder bolt slot is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,437
Posted By dschell

So, is 26.4 the definitive answer for the 1971...

So, is 26.4 the definitive answer for the 1971 Super Course with straight gauge tubing? Did it fit yours?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 07:26 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,110
Posted By dschell

Hi is that the first page of show us your GR? I...

Hi is that the first page of show us your GR? I looked but didn't see it
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