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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,787
Posted By Schlafen

Can confirm, these hubs are outrageous.

Can confirm, these hubs are outrageous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,361
Posted By Schlafen

I use a £5 saw horse. ...

I use a £5 saw horse.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8,583
Views: 1,026,954
Posted By Schlafen

I'll give friction shifting another go. ...

I'll give friction shifting another go.

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Forum: Commuting
08-01-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,858
Posted By Schlafen

2 miles is a 20min walk. It'll take you longer to...

2 miles is a 20min walk. It'll take you longer to gear up with the items on your list for 10min of actual riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 504
Posted By Schlafen

https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/FH-M565-1487/EV-...

https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/FH-M565-1487/EV-FH-M565-1487B.pdf

Shimano part # 30R 9801
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,995
Posted By Schlafen

never thougt of taking a bike with me in the...

never thougt of taking a bike with me in the throne room, usually my phone keeps me entertained. I just hope you washed the bike before throwing it on the bed like that.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 42,694
Posted By Schlafen

Panaracer Gravelking Plus TLC Slick 32mm. Used...

Panaracer Gravelking Plus TLC Slick 32mm.
Used exclusively for the past 2 years, group rides, events, commuting, everywhere really. 3rd set fitted 2 weeks ago.
When I switched to this tyre I bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,008
Posted By Schlafen

I'm shifting a 42/24 with a GRX 400 FD and Sram...

I'm shifting a 42/24 with a GRX 400 FD and Sram Rival 22 lever. Had the same crank with 42/20 and Exage 500LX triple front derailleur, same levers. They work fine.

In order to shift these massive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 721
Posted By Schlafen

I bought them used a few months back, as far as I...

I bought them used a few months back, as far as I can and could tell at the time, they loooked like a matched pair, no suspicions prior to purchase, see pics attached which are from the eBay listing:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 721
Posted By Schlafen

Strange corrosion on Stronglight 49D cranks

I've just started polishing a set of 49D cranks that were showing some surface corrosion. The NDS crank seems fine after first pass with 240g and can easily take that to a mirror finish. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,200
Posted By Schlafen

I have 6 sets of wheels handbuilt with Miche...

I have 6 sets of wheels handbuilt with Miche Primato Syntesi hubs, 3 pawl freehubs. Oldest set is about 7 years old, 4 sets between 3 and 5 years old, and 1 set less than 2 years old but very low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 48,079
Posted By Schlafen

I searched for a canti GR for about a year before...

I searched for a canti GR for about a year before I moved on and built my PX10. Had the new disc GR in my cart for a month but couldn't do it, it's practical but ugly ( the rear dropouts/seat stays...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-22, 01:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,471
Posted By Schlafen

So, you're the guy with the youtube channel with...

So, you're the guy with the youtube channel with the same name.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,197
Posted By Schlafen

Can't even tell it's been repaired, top job

Can't even tell it's been repaired, top job
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,119
Posted By Schlafen

********** what is wrong with editing and quick...

********** what is wrong with editing and quick reply? can't do any at then moment **********

Wanted to add this RS cycles modern steel bild posted on The Spoken a while ago or the bike Rob...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,197
Posted By Schlafen

Why no forks in here yet, you ask? Here you go,...

Why no forks in here yet, you ask? Here you go, dropouts sheared clean off. Not caused by impact as far as I can tell, as the fork is straight, more like dropout spreading/straightening, who knows.
...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
09-24-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By Schlafen

Shimano Tourney was introduced in 1971, yes it's...

Shimano Tourney was introduced in 1971, yes it's 50 years old. and still fitted to new bikes.today.you wil probably switch to well electronic before 11 speed mechanical spares run out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 46,380
Posted By Schlafen

Here's where I am right now with this bag...

Here's where I am right now with this bag support:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 3,001,558
Posted By Schlafen

nice 👍

nice 👍
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-21, 06:35 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,561
Posted By Schlafen

Rider of modern and vintage frames, modern groups...

Rider of modern and vintage frames, modern groups only.

Wrenching on my own bikes mainly, avoid working on other people's bikes for various reasons, unless in an emergency situation. I'm a natural...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,902
Posted By Schlafen

Nice 👍 On my PX10 I swapped in a 27" fork...

Nice 👍

On my PX10 I swapped in a 27" fork and I run 700x32 (34mm measured) Gravel Kings @50psi tubeless with mudguards. Rear brake bridge is the limiting factor on mine, but, without mudguards...
Forum: Commuting
12-08-21, 12:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,737
Posted By Schlafen

Shine bright like a diamond - Rihanna. Lol. I...

Shine bright like a diamond - Rihanna.
Lol.
I own this one, Proviz Switch
https://www.provizsports.com/en-gb/switch-mens-cycling-jacket-red-reflective.html

Proviz is the popular choice in UK,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,576
Posted By Schlafen

Lol. Just stating the obvious here but...

Lol.

Just stating the obvious here but 'modern' is used as 'current' in most general situations.

Indexed shifting is... ancient, not vintage in 2021.

30 year old Ultegra 9 speed STI is not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-21, 01:49 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,683
Posted By Schlafen

Reading through your thread, I would advise you...

Reading through your thread, I would advise you to get a bike fit. I know that means spending money but you def need it and will save you alot of hassle finding the correct frame size and position on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 12,234
Posted By Schlafen

Would rock these all day, no problem

Would rock these all day, no problem
Forum: Commuting
10-01-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,613
Posted By Schlafen

Damn, 14 year old thread.

Damn, 14 year old thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-21, 01:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,846
Posted By Schlafen

i've had the smooth ones as bar end shifters. ...

i've had the smooth ones as bar end shifters.

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Only 1 type of 10...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-21, 12:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,671
Posted By Schlafen

That's mostly gearing, wide range gearing will...

That's mostly gearing, wide range gearing will not take you anywhere fast, no matter the bike.

Every morning I commute I see an old fella riding in opposite direction, quite slow going up a hill...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-21, 12:25 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,565
Posted By Schlafen

Go as fancy as you like rant

This is just a rant but I never understood the argument from commuter folks: maintenance is required regardless if beater or garage queen. Ignoring maintenance, is not the same as not requiring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-21, 01:20 AM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 3,001,558
Posted By Schlafen

Just do it !

Just do it !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-21, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,559
Posted By Schlafen

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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- set H (small cog) and L (big cog) limits
- take the slack out of the cable....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 14,475
Posted By Schlafen

Miss this one ...

Miss this one
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Plundered this one for shifters, rear derailleur and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-21, 05:17 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,881
Posted By Schlafen

Not like they used to be

Ti ride quality stems from the 1" tubing days. Compared to similar bikes of their times they were more flexible and that belief seems to have been carried over the years. This was applicable up to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,999
Posted By Schlafen

I remembered where I've seen these shifters work...

I remembered where I've seen these shifters work with a Deore 10 speed indexed RD, at 6:20 :

https://youtu.be/PsuCXW2z54A

Later in the video at 23:35 shifting a 10 speed cassette seems to work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 20,235
Posted By Schlafen

Skinny tubes, horizontal top tube and fat tyres -...

Skinny tubes, horizontal top tube and fat tyres - it's a looker 👌.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-21, 03:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,711
Posted By Schlafen

The tubeset is called just that : Columbus MS. ...

The tubeset is called just that : Columbus MS.
From my research it was produced mid to late 80's in a very small number, so frames are still very rare. Basso and Tomassini seem to be the most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,711
Posted By Schlafen

So yeah... it's done, I'll take some pictures...

So yeah... it's done,
I'll take some pictures in daylight when I can.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,711
Posted By Schlafen

Soo this is where it's at: ...

Soo this is where it's at:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 3,001,558
Posted By Schlafen

To be fair, very posh.

To be fair, very posh.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-30-21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,367
Posted By Schlafen

You should get a professional bike fit first,...

You should get a professional bike fit first, considering you'e already had bikes that didn't fit you based off conventional sizing.

It'll be worth it and it will save you a ton of money and grief...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,889
Posted By Schlafen

sweet rando rig 👍

sweet rando rig 👍
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,068
Posted By Schlafen

Listen guy, I've only replied to your statements....

Listen guy, I've only replied to your statements.
Your statements are broad, you got broad replies.
Couldn't care less if I win an argument on the internet, it's not worth sh÷t anyways. You keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,711
Posted By Schlafen

Mendiz, a restomod

As I mentioned in my Peugeot PH12 thread, I have managed to source a pretty neat frame.
Columbus MS is the tubing with columbus bb and dropouts.
From my research this is a painted cromovelato...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-20, 04:48 AM
Replies: 8,269
Views: 3,001,558
Posted By Schlafen

I believe the problem with the classic quill stem...

I believe the problem with the classic quill stem with removable face plate is that they crack eventually due to their design - not enough real estate, bolt holes may be the weak point.

2 bolt...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
12-09-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 491,617
Posted By Schlafen

After a fight with the Mrs when she needs her...

After a fight with the Mrs when she needs her space, but you still need to give her a top tube lift to the hairdressers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,993
Posted By Schlafen

I usually ride outside during winter as its...

I usually ride outside during winter as its pretty mild in the midlands here in UK, winter mtb boots and thermal bibs 😁
But 'when the weather outside is ****eful' like it's been for the past few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-20, 05:57 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,376
Posted By Schlafen

In light of previous posts, there are no rules of...

In light of previous posts, there are no rules of thumb when going vintage, despite what some consider vintage for whatever reason, you can make your own rules, because who's going to stop you? You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-20, 05:20 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 21,186
Posted By Schlafen

Wow, rando setups are some of the most gorgeous...

Wow, rando setups are some of the most gorgeous bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,625
Posted By Schlafen

Thank you. I actually measured it, 54cm seat...

Thank you.
I actually measured it, 54cm seat tube x 57cm top tube. A tad stretched out but the shorter stem puts the contact points in the same place as my Giant.

Stuff done so far:
-wiped it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,625
Posted By Schlafen

As it sits now ...

As it sits now

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