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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By styggno1

I am not a big fan of white saddles or bar tape....

I am not a big fan of white saddles or bar tape. But at some point I had to start using up the parts gathered...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By Classtime

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By Bianchigirll

All I have this one humble Turbo on this equally...

All I have this one humble Turbo on this equally lowly Bertoni
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,128
Posted By SJX426

Tried that for a time but gave kup ...

Tried that for a time but gave kup

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 13,499
Posted By squirtdad

and just to note....for those of us who find wool...

and just to note....for those of us who find wool is too itchy and riding in tweed daily is impractical here is a C&V guy in lycra (which I bet most C&V people do ride in)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By billytwosheds

The surf in town is down, so I got a pedal in...

The surf in town is down, so I got a pedal in this morning.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By camjr

For a miriad of reasons, I had not been on a bike...

For a miriad of reasons, I had not been on a bike in 18 months. In the last 3 months, I've started lifting, walking, and dramatically cut carbs and processed food. Down 32 pounds, it was time to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm in the area where it could be Wombles, except...

I'm in the area where it could be Wombles, except they don't litter.
Maybe they'll come back to collect it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By Aardwolf

If you go down to the woods today

Couldn't find a thread for this, not a huge surprise.

So I was doing some gardening therapy - clearing some dead wood at the bottom of the garden.
The maintenance guy chopped down an old tree...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By squirtdad

years of saving and meeting personal goals: ...

years of saving and meeting personal goals:

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By zukahn1

I would agree on $40 . As said the bolt is...

I would agree on $40 . As said the bolt is extended pretty far I would try back it up a bit and riding it a bit good chance it will loosen up a bit and not be rock hard.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By SurferRosa

Looks like a significant dent. Verry well used....

Looks like a significant dent. Verry well used. The bolt has been significantly extended.

$40?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By repechage

thicker leather on that one.

thicker leather on that one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,220
Posted By roadcrankr

The frameset - as some point out - might hail...

The frameset - as some point out - might hail from '71 or '73, but many components look later than that.
'Patent' brakes, post-'75 front derailleur, newer pedals and wheels.
Likely required...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,220
Posted By squirtdad

I don't think there a normal, more a range...

I don't think there a normal, more a range depending

in general if you are looking about value an original frame not repainted is 99% of the time worth more than a repainted frame to a collector...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,220
Posted By squirtdad

I like the idea of stabilizing the rust and enjoy...

I like the idea of stabilizing the rust and enjoy it patina and all. you can always repaint at some point in the future

Of course I the guy who's kirk is a dusty and needs a wash as I can add a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,220
Posted By repechage

at the minimum, Fresh loose 3/16” ball bearings.

at the minimum, Fresh loose 3/16” ball bearings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,220
Posted By repechage

[QUOTE=majmt;22997587]I’ve been able to spend a...

[QUOTE=majmt;22997587]I’ve been able to spend a bit more time checking out this bike. I really appreciate the input regarding repainting but, for now, I think I’ll just try to stabilize the rust and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 03:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,220
Posted By masispecial

Is this a crack in the fork blade? ...

Is this a crack in the fork blade?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 11:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,220
Posted By bikingshearer

I doubt if I qualify as "most people," but here...

I doubt if I qualify as "most people," but here are my thoughts and what I would likely do.

Step 1: Build it up and ride it for at least a month, and probably longer, to see if you like how it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,220
Posted By Bad Lag

That's not rust, that's true patina.

That's not rust, that's true patina.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 728
Posted By Straightblock

Welcome to the forum, 10_Points I hope the...

Welcome to the forum, 10_Points

I hope the replies so far haven't chased you away. If you go to your profile, you can create an album of pictures of your Haro, and another member may link to them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,911
Posted By davester

I had a lovely conversation with said gentleman,...

I had a lovely conversation with said gentleman, despite my being an leftist liberal from Berkeley (though that would make me a middle of the road conservative in England where I came from). One...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,911
Posted By mountaindave

It's the gentleman's private property, which he...

It's the gentleman's private property, which he is happy to share with us and he has never asked for compensation. Best I can describe him is as a cowboy gentleman - he doesn't bring up politics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,911
Posted By Choke

I'm sorry to say that I only took a couple of...

I'm sorry to say that I only took a couple of pics at the start....I usually have the camera out a lot but for whatever reason I didn't this year.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,911
Posted By northbend

Thank You

Thank you Cinoriders for taking the time to post your pictures and stories.
It felt weird to not be there this year, 1st time I've missed it since 2011.


Did they give out awards this year?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-23, 02:23 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 8,224
Posted By Robvolz

My tandem is fully gone through. driving to...

My tandem is fully gone through.

driving to Kalispell right now

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

Wheeling our bikes onto the giant ferry that took...

Wheeling our bikes onto the giant ferry that took us to France and watching Ireland disappear on the horizon then waking up the next morning as we prepared to dock in Brittany....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

There was a nice sandy swimming beach near my...

There was a nice sandy swimming beach near my camp that I took advantage of. It's a great way to cool off and wash your shorts at the same time....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

Field Note 7 I'm sitting in a bistro at a...

Field Note 7

I'm sitting in a bistro at a campground across the river from Koblenz this afternoon. A storm just rolled in with thunder, rain and gusty winds. It's nice to see it from inside a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

Trier was founded by the Roman's 2000 years ago...

Trier was founded by the Roman's 2000 years ago and there are several large roman structures that survive today. We cycled through the car free centrum to see the immense Porto Nigra. A stage was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

So there you have it. We are about 560 Km from...

So there you have it. We are about 560 Km from Frankfurt when we leave tomorrow. We may just make it...if my rear wheel holds up. The rim is compromised. A ferrule pulled out two days ago and Mario...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

The French have a way with flowers that can make...

The French have a way with flowers that can make even the most run down place look artfully beautiful. The sun was low in the sky and the light made everything hued in reds, gold, soft pink and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

The Chateaus along the Loire are pretty amazing -...

The Chateaus along the Loire are pretty amazing - like something out of a fairy tale.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52956371692_821c69d3d0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oFzfkf)Angiers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

We break camp in the morning and head SE twords ...

We break camp in the morning and head SE twords the Loire River and its vaunted Chateaux. In 3 days time we are there and I now finishing this note Sunday evening after riding a simply wonderful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

Up on the Mont now passing through the gate into...

Up on the Mont now passing through the gate into the town at it's base. The stores are all closed, only a few restaurants show signs of life as the last customers are finishing their meals, the staff...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

The second day was pretty long - over 120kms. I...

The second day was pretty long - over 120kms. I claim responsibility. Once we got out onto a Canal path that we were to follow for a long time, I tuned off the volume on my phone and proceeded to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

Field note 3 I was riding today, thinking of...

Field note 3
I was riding today, thinking of what to tell you of the past week, how to arrange all the has been passing by and I think as that as the introduction, try to envision your family dog in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

We were the only guests at the remote Greenwood...

We were the only guests at the remote Greenwood Hostel. The owner's a German named Torsten, built this place over many years is very artistic and it somehow tells a story of its own.
Up early the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

The next morning we ride to Dingle via Conor...

The next morning we ride to Dingle via Conor Pass. As expected, this was a highlight of our trip. We ride along the coast as the the sun burned off the clouds by noon. There are long sand beaches...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

The next morning we could feel a change in the...

The next morning we could feel a change in the weather. The temps dropped, clouds thickened and southwest winds picked up. We had to get an early start as we had a ferry to catch to the Aran Island...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,783
Posted By northbend

Field Notes From Europe

I just got back home 5 days ago from a long bicycle tour in Europe. I sent out e-mail “Field Notes” notes to a small group of friends and family as the tour progressed much like I did a few years ago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By bironi

Today's Independence Day ride of 25 miles with...

Today's Independence Day ride of 25 miles with good eats and libations post-ride.
I don't get why we can't set our bikes down, take our helmets off, remove our sun glasses, and put an arm over the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 12:56 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By botty kayer

I've been watching the Giro for years dreaming of...

I've been watching the Giro for years dreaming of riding some of those iconic roads, and I'm finally here. I've been in Italy for 5 days, but the forum has been borked so I've been unable to post any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By darkmoon

Weekend rec ride. Mt. Fuji view point. As...

Weekend rec ride.

Mt. Fuji view point.
As you guys expected, I couldn't see it again!
The skies were overcast.
Oh, my!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By droppedandlost

Beautiful day. Did some single track and gravel...

Beautiful day. Did some single track and gravel on my newly built 1974 Sekine SHS 271. 10sp 105 36/26 -- 11-28 and 38mm tires. (monstercross?)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By jamesdak

Went out on my normal route this morning after a...

Went out on my normal route this morning after a day off yesterday. Took out the Merckx Corsa 01 figuring to finally see what it could do. Wound up having a bad ride and really had nothing in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By JochenRindt

Krider Gardens in Middlebury, Indiana on the...

Krider Gardens in Middlebury, Indiana on the Pumpkin Vine Trail.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By Bianchigirll

Thank You. I was somewhat disapointed the holes...

Thank You. I was somewhat disapointed the holes weren't big enough for two screws. As to a Spork in the road.....

If you look close the knife is hidden behind the spork. I put this on a goof...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 2,849,814
Posted By gaucho777

I took my Look for a 25-mile loop out past the...

I took my Look for a 25-mile loop out past the San Pablo Reservoir and back to Berkeley via Wildcat Canyon.

I had to bust out the needle & thread to repair my rear Veloflex Vlanderaan tubular...
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