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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 315
Posted By Portlandjim

https://nylok.com/pre-applied-processes/mechanical...

https://nylok.com/pre-applied-processes/mechanical-locking/nylok-blue-nylon-pellet-strip/

It's sort of special, but not uncommon. Jim
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,080
Posted By JohnDThompson

You're right. Except for prototypes and team...

You're right. Except for prototypes and team bikes, frame production was spread over multiple people. There were a couple who were responsible for cutting the frame tubes to length, fitting the lugs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 359
Posted By norskagent

Here are some current pics, cleaned up, etc.: ...

Here are some current pics, cleaned up, etc.:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/20231201_165403_535eab210016a990e04552e85007d6ed78af74d8.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 359
Posted By norskagent

1982 rescue Mclean

Found in a storage unit!
Here are some as found pics:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1209x1612/20231108_145154_54f3672047f8762767dd550f3e0be6f98f9a5dd4.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-01-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 363
Posted By 79pmooney

Is this bike going to be ridden on the velodrome?...

Is this bike going to be ridden on the velodrome? Or is it road only? If road only, why? Horizontal dropouts work far better. Proper nutted hubs don't slide in plain steel dropouts when the nuts are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,009
Posted By Portlandjim

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1800x980/bd9t2425_598a56130ff4365bf62fe5e586db169ee110782a.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 671
Posted By Brad L

And a few more. ...

And a few more.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 671
Posted By Brad L

The Simplex Juy 543 rear derailleur was a bit of...

The Simplex Juy 543 rear derailleur was a bit of a challenge. While I could find the exploded view, there were no instructions to be found concerning disassembly. It took some time but everything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,009
Posted By Portlandjim

I am not going to make any Merz racks for sale...

I am not going to make any Merz racks for sale these days! When I designed the Specialized Expedition bike, 1983 or so, I really wanted to offer this bike with serious touring racks. As Mark...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By Spoonrobot

Putting the Magnificent 7 Tubing Test to Bed

This is probably the most referenced, and most misunderstood magazine article ever posted on the forum. It's constantly referenced both for what it says and does not say.

Here is the text, OCR and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,009
Posted By Portlandjim

Handlebar bag rack finished today

I just finished making the handlebar bag rack for my 1978 Merz touring bike. I have been procrastinating on this task for a long time! I just need to send the parts out to get chrome plated. The rack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 397
Posted By SurferRosa

I would have guessed the same based on the...

I would have guessed the same based on the decals/details, but then I saw the portacatena holes. Would y'all have used those dropouts as late as that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 483
Posted By TenGrainBread

When the cycle came to me it presented a few...

When the cycle came to me it presented a few problems:

Very corroded steel handlebars and rims
Bottom bracket with damaged races and a very stuck fixed cup
Routens custom front rack with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 483
Posted By TenGrainBread

1950s Jo Routens budget custom

Hi all- Picked up this cycle a few years ago and finally pulling it out of storage to make it rideable. I am following Tim Dawson's approach of "restoration/preservation"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,105
Posted By celesteguy

My girlfriend at the time's Bianchi was stolen...

My girlfriend at the time's Bianchi was stolen from a bike rack in front of her studio while she was working inside. It had a Brooks saddle and Shimano 600/Sante components. Near and dear to her. She...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,105
Posted By thumpism

That reminds me that I did recover the stolen...

That reminds me that I did recover the stolen Witcomb of my then-boss. It had been taken from his garage and some time later I was driving with my girlfriend to a Fourth of July cookout when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By styggno1

Never the less - for me - having access to the...

Never the less - for me - having access to the catalog scans (US spelling in honour of you and your website) has been a big thing thru the years. Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By ManekiNico

Which century? :roflmao: Seriously though,...

Which century? :roflmao:

Seriously though, your website, which I have consulted often, is a triumph of function over form. Don’t ever change it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By 52telecaster

I don't know who the link helps but it sure made...

I don't know who the link helps but it sure made my night!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,105
Posted By jonwvara

When I worked at a bike and mountain-equipment...

When I worked at a bike and mountain-equipment shop in Burlington, Vermont many years ago, one of the bike mechanics--a really nice guy named Bill--had his Subaru stolen. It was a rusted beater, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 510
Posted By tremolo1965

I took out the calipers, and here are the...

I took out the calipers, and here are the measurements:‘Length’ = 28.5 mm (Top, adjacent to crown -above taper).

‘Longitudinal’ 16.5mm (measured at end of reinforcement tang - not tapered in this...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-28-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By unterhausen

I have a fixture just like that. Right down to...

I have a fixture just like that. Right down to the hand cut slot. It works really well. I now have an Anvil, and I'm not fully convinced that it works any better. At least with the hand-made piece...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-28-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By JohnDThompson

For a one-off job, it doesn't need to be fancy. A...

For a one-off job, it doesn't need to be fancy. A strip of steel with some holes or a slot and a couple M6 bolts. Take your time lining things up and it'll be fine....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7,056
Views: 807,787
Posted By SurferRosa

Went with Fizik tape for the bars of this Falcon...

Went with Fizik tape for the bars of this Falcon and 9mm of white electrical tape to finish.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 373
Posted By JulesCW

There are some really spectacular head badges on...

There are some really spectacular head badges on some vintage bikes -- I must confess I've never considered Trek's badges to be all that swell, design-wise. Lovely bikes, though, and I understand the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,317
Posted By SurferRosa

No matter the wheel (front or rear), you can...

No matter the wheel (front or rear), you can always easily check the dish using a flat table, two equal stacks of cd jewel cases (or similar), and a metric ruler. Sheldon tells you how:

"Place two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,159
Posted By fabiofarelli

The problem with a crack is always in the casted...

The problem with a crack is always in the casted lug, not in the tubes. And yes, there's glue. You would not say it but this was, after heating, very hard to loosen.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,159
Posted By daka

+1 to what bulgie said about welding. Aluminum...

+1 to what bulgie said about welding. Aluminum is fussy and, if weldable, the weld-affected area will be weak unless heat-treated afterwards. Consider also that it may be a fatigue crack from lots...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,159
Posted By Lamont Cobb

Totally keep riding it. Just keep on eye on it...

Totally keep riding it. Just keep on eye on it after every ride, and make sure to take your cell phone with you on all rides (which you should do anyway).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 458
Posted By Chuckk

Serotta Colorado was Columbus. At least my Coors...

Serotta Colorado was Columbus. At least my Coors is:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1015x1190/z_924fb8927a17ce5c9a87dbafb8d491d04cf0b7e2.jpg
I believe I read an interview...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By rgvg

There are links in the video description I think....

There are links in the video description I think. These ones (though again, in French. Your browser should be able to translate - at least Chrome can) though I'm not sure if they have the detail you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,055
Posted By iab

Using “Price gouging” as a thread title and a...

Using “Price gouging” as a thread title and a clear line of sight to Scott is indeed bad mouthing. Do you consider it a compliment?

Instead of being defensive, perhaps starting a thread asking for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By rgvg

Maxi Car youtube video

Could be useful if you have one. Or just curious. It's in french but you can turn on subtitles with english translations.

https://youtu.be/Ji5zBIRQNos?si=zT3I2eDDp3Juxa4N
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By mikekone

Classic Bicycles Auburn 2024

Hi folks,

Save the date!

Wanted to give an update on Classic Bicycles Auburn 2024. Building on the show's success in 2022, the event returns to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum June 7-9 2024...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-15-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,036
Posted By JohnDThompson

According to my Columbus catalog, PL fork blades...

According to my Columbus catalog, PL fork blades were 1.0mm thick, PS were 1.05mm, and Record were 0.9mm
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-IbORst1xchRQgNVKgteV3UmtY7bFl-O/view?usp=sharing
Forum: Framebuilders
10-15-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 715
Posted By JohnDThompson

Yeah. We referred to it as the "patent on...

Yeah. We referred to it as the "patent on gravity." :)
Forum: Framebuilders
10-15-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,036
Posted By unterhausen

They drilled holes in the steerer on Merckx's...

They drilled holes in the steerer on Merckx's hour record bike. I never really understood it, he's probably lucky it made it to the end of the hour. It's funny that the tiniest bit of aero would...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-14-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,036
Posted By unterhausen

Merckx probably wishes he thought of sanding down...

Merckx probably wishes he thought of sanding down the fork blades on his bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 825
Posted By CroMo Mike

Fork's bent.

Fork's bent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 11:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,213
Posted By Andrew_G

I think your frameset model is the Super Special,...

I think your frameset model is the Super Special, which is nearly identical to the later Nulli Secundus (Latin for 'Second to None').

See here: Hetchins SuperSpecial/Nulli Secundus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,213
Posted By SwimmerMike

here’s a few more. I need to take some more. ...

here’s a few more. I need to take some more.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x900/img_3778_2398c5b3405f43828b69d036924b804cf5a5c47a.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,213
Posted By SwimmerMike

1950 Hetchins build thread

I’ve been wanting to pick up a new project that was both older and had some new challenges. All of my vintage bikes are from the late 60’s to 1981, so I was thinking 50’s or 60’s. I missed out on 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,268
Posted By Wildwood

Early (1959?) Rickert touring

Repainted by a prior owner. Decals from wrong decade. Lacking a head badge.
A very nice ride in R531....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,268
Posted By Sactown_Albert

Hugo Rickert Restoration and Biography of the Builder

I shared this project with the Classic Rendezvous group and I figured I should share it here since a number of Bike Forums contributors helped me with parts for this “from the frame up” build.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By Bad Lag

My major contribution - they are stamped not...

My major contribution - they are stamped not engraved.

Nonetheless, the bars are really nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By juvela

----- shape of stem bears some resemblance...

-----

shape of stem bears some resemblance to that of FIAMME

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x960/fiamme_stem_a_jpg_ecadf0d0972e29d2a84d199dd3af3f9d573eac6e.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-02-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 426
Posted By vintage cellar

Take Brochure Numbers With A Grain Of Salt

One thing to consider is that often times the "Geometry Charts" that manufacturers sometimes included in their brochures are not always accurate. The Italians were probably the worst in this respect,...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-02-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 426
Posted By unterhausen

There is plenty of discussion of forks and...

There is plenty of discussion of forks and replacement forks elsewhere on this forum. Those threads usually result in a lot of conflicting anecdata.


I looked up that bike and I have trouble...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,607
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Ride and Frameset Weights

I was able to air up the old tubes and tires, get some scraps of used EVA bar tape wrapped around the brake levers (after peeling off the decayed hoods), adjust the rear brake, put some SPD-SL pedals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,607
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Magic Tubes (Nishiki Medalist) & Trek 620s: Does 531CS = 531CS Year Over Year?

This thread will be a grab bag of sorts, more of a list of discoveries over the last few months. Pictures and ROS component outfitting will, of course, be presented!

Ok, to the bigger of the two...
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