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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,818
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 636,364
Posted By smontanaro

That's a great way to get started! I broke my...

That's a great way to get started! I broke my right femur in a crash with a car in 2017. Once I could get on the stationary bike at the physical therapist's office, I set up a beater Dawes Galaxy on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

Someone was looking for some black anodized...

Someone was looking for some black anodized Modolo levers recently. A nice pair with hoods on their last legs turned up on eBay with a low starting bid:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186181226994
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-23-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 299
Posted By smontanaro

Marcus Moore of Yojimbo's Garage here in Chicago...

Marcus Moore of Yojimbo's Garage here in Chicago has been advertising lots of rims lately on CL. I've been meaning to talk to him about some rims myself, as I just got a new set of hubs that need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,266
Posted By smontanaro

That's a one-inch stem. In fact, I keep that...

That's a one-inch stem. In fact, I keep that riser stem with my tools. I use it on occasion to help round out seat tubes which have been ovalized.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8,583
Views: 1,026,954
Posted By smontanaro

Suzue Classica hubs from bicycletricycle (much...

Suzue Classica hubs from bicycletricycle (much more active on the Paceline). The rear is spaced at 130mm, but it also came with a 126mm kit.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 382
Posted By smontanaro

Bragging rights over etherhuffer. :)

Bragging rights over etherhuffer. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,266
Posted By smontanaro

Probably a bad explanation on my part. Here are...

Probably a bad explanation on my part. Here are 1,000 words:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

That was my first thought, but I know nada about...

That was my first thought, but I know nada about lugs so figured it best to ask. Whatever they are, I like the style.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

Way too big for me, but what are the head tube...

Way too big for me, but what are the head tube lugs?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 342
Posted By smontanaro

I suspect the TA rings will be higher quality...

I suspect the TA rings will be higher quality than the Origin8 rings, probably made from harder alloy (7075 v 6061?), and thus worth the price difference if you want chainrings which will actually be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 987
Posted By smontanaro

I got the bike home and stripped it down. In the...

I got the bike home and stripped it down. In the process, I came across some stuff I'd not seen before. Some things–like the Hupel Rider seatpost–I knew of, but hadn't seen. Others, not so much.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8,583
Views: 1,026,954
Posted By smontanaro

A couple days ago I returned home from Portland...

A couple days ago I returned home from Portland with an Automoto headbadge, courtesy of our own gugie. In addition to the headbadge, he was extremely generous with his knowledge about making racks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15,298
Views: 3,927,240
Posted By smontanaro

Mr.Toolbox's Fuji reminded me that I never...

Mr.Toolbox's Fuji reminded me that I never mentioned my Fuji. A year or so ago, I bought a Fuji The Finest from Portland CL, but I couldn't connect with the seller, so my son Chris picked it up and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

Not super vintagey, but the Gresham OR Habitat...

Not super vintagey, but the Gresham OR Habitat for Humanity ReStore has a Trek 1000 tandem in nice shape. I don't have a tape measure with me, but I'd guess the captain's cockpit is 54-56. Shimano...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-12-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 588
Posted By smontanaro

Likely a dumb question, but why is simply...

Likely a dumb question, but why is simply sandblasting not an option? Media pollution? Potential for metal distortion? As I recall for my days messing with old cars, sandblasting was problematic for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 377,216
Posted By smontanaro

I will be experimenting with tubular tape for the...

I will be experimenting with tubular tape for the first time. Ellen and I are headed out to Portland to visit our son and grandson. I'll be working in a bike I've yet to lay my eyes on. I shipped out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 03:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 242
Posted By smontanaro

I'm looking for something similar for my drive...

I'm looking for something similar for my drive side chainstays. I don't find anything when searching called "semi removable" though. Is it just Duck Easy Start tape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8,583
Views: 1,026,954
Posted By smontanaro

Stooge-adjacent or not, the bike will wear them...

Stooge-adjacent or not, the bike will wear them proudly. The artist, Alyce, is 8. The few bucks they cost go into her college fund.

If anyone wants one or two, let me know and I'll put you in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8,583
Views: 1,026,954
Posted By smontanaro

Mudflaps by Alyce for the Special! ...

Mudflaps by Alyce for the Special!

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/pxl_20231010_221054989_mp_28db7bd2c09e3665a38e1a7c147e2b12c3077dd5.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 05:16 AM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

Jason Perkins is/was in Dexter, MI. His bikes are...

Jason Perkins is/was in Dexter, MI. His bikes are absolute gems. If this isn't one of his, he might at least be familiar with it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

58cm Raleigh frame. No mention of the model, but...

58cm Raleigh frame. No mention of the model, but it has SunTour Superbe dropouts, so not super low end I suspect.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256248545165

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

Also my Monti Special. Not as much head tube...

Also my Monti Special. Not as much head tube extension, but the idea is the same.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53135408924_0658fe89bc_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oXoRS5)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8,583
Views: 1,026,954
Posted By smontanaro

Ain't nobody happy if the butt ain't happy. :)

Ain't nobody happy if the butt ain't happy. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,500
Posted By smontanaro

Yes, though the specific inspiration was a '61...

Yes, though the specific inspiration was a '61 Pista (https://www.campyonly.com/retrobikes/1961_masi_special_pista.html).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

54cm Univega Super Speciale. I've got one. It's a...

54cm Univega Super Speciale. I've got one. It's a nice ride...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/404531813326
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,500
Posted By smontanaro

I take full responsibility for keeping the...

I take full responsibility for keeping the average speed to a reasonable level. ;) Thanks variously to Ken, Michael, and Julian for hanging back with me and chatting.

I have no pix, but Dan,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,500
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks steelbikeguy. Google Maps has me crossing...

Thanks steelbikeguy. Google Maps has me crossing the river at Henry, well north of Lacon, so should be good there. The plan is to pick up djm323 in Chicago, then head down. I hope there will be...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-25-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 563
Posted By smontanaro

Here's the gauge Hahn pointed me to, which I...

Here's the gauge Hahn pointed me to, which I purchased.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/350824177232

Doug Fattic has a cool dedicated gauge from Loco Machine, which is apparently NLA (both the gauge...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-25-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 563
Posted By smontanaro

Weird. Mine's got 100, 120, 130 & 135, but lacks...

Weird. Mine's got 100, 120, 130 & 135, but lacks 126, which is rather have than 135. I've only used it for the Automoto at this point, so I can't claim to have missed the 126 gauge yet.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-25-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 563
Posted By smontanaro

unterhausen My Rossman gauge has a hole or two....

unterhausen My Rossman gauge has a hole or two. Handy for hanging from a pegboard, if nothing else.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 04:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 676
Posted By smontanaro

That's the sort of bike that would remind...

That's the sort of bike that would remind 63rickert or Ted Ernst on CR of a story from BITD. Ted's dad was a bike shop owner in the Chicago area when this bike was built and Ted raced 6-days in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

Chit chatting with the seller. It does appear to...

Chit chatting with the seller. It does appear to be a Bespoke of Settle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclecrank/collections/72157603595903633/) frame (Norris Lockley). The seller said he got the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6,305
Views: 704,233
Posted By smontanaro

I suspect it's a side benefit of the mountain...

I suspect it's a side benefit of the mountain bike revolution. People started riding in crappy conditions (I read somewhere that the Repack Riders got their name from having to repack their bearings...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By smontanaro

These were my first clipless pedals as well. I...

These were my first clipless pedals as well. I recall them being difficult to walk around in, but having nothing else to compare them to, it didn't really bother me. I probably used them for a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 05:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 885
Posted By smontanaro

As I'm learning, it can be quite tall without...

As I'm learning, it can be quite tall without being a visual problem. When I built the frame, Doug Fattic said, "I want you to still be able to ride the bike in ten years" (or words to that effect)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 413
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks, Steve. I think Billy Ketchum might have...

Thanks, Steve. I think Billy Ketchum might have what I need.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

Pshaw... Who needs Zwift, Peloton, or Wahoo...

Pshaw... Who needs Zwift, Peloton, or Wahoo Kicker?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/166321665160
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-09-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 291
Posted By smontanaro

Wait, what???

Wait, what???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 307
Posted By smontanaro

I'm riding, though will be on my Monti Special,...

I'm riding, though will be on my Monti Special, not a vintage bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 377,216
Posted By smontanaro

I don't think Jan has been a curse on the cycling...

I don't think Jan has been a curse on the cycling community. He and Josh Poertner applied more rigor to the evaluation of a very complex setup (pressure, diameter, volume, weight, aerodynamics, ...)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 377,216
Posted By smontanaro

1989Pre I have a fragment of a memory which I...

1989Pre I have a fragment of a memory which I want to attribute to Jan Heine, but can't find the reference for just now. It goes like this.

To determine the maximum pressure for a clincher tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 377,216
Posted By smontanaro

I don't think I've ridden anything like 110psi...

I don't think I've ridden anything like 110psi for 30+ years. These days, tire pressures for me are well under 100psi.
​​​​
Lawyers get involved in things like stated min/max pressures. I believe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

IMO, Unicrown forks are at the absolute bottom...

IMO, Unicrown forks are at the absolute bottom end of the beauty scale — by a long shot. Nothing else even comes close. I'd never buy a frame with such an ugly fork. I suppose if Ritchey hadn't come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

Artsy fartsy seller. ;)

Artsy fartsy seller. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

seller: "Dave Tesch custom frame made for me in...

seller: "Dave Tesch custom frame made for me in 1988."
​​​prospective buyer: "Yeah, but Dave Tesch made custom bikes for many people."
seller: "Sure, but he made it for me."
prospective buyer:...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-28-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 937
Posted By smontanaro

Yeah, I wasn't thinking of adding anything to the...

Yeah, I wasn't thinking of adding anything to the existing faces. I was thinking that someone with an already hot torch and a frame which needed some other repair, might consider replacement. Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8,583
Views: 1,026,954
Posted By smontanaro

I currently have Stampede Pass (32mm wide) EL...

I currently have Stampede Pass (32mm wide) EL tires on my Monti Special. They ride quite nicely. I've only got 400-500 miles on them so far, but no flats so far. The Bon Jon's will replace the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8,583
Views: 1,026,954
Posted By smontanaro

Ever-so-slightly-used Bon Jon Pass tires...

Ever-so-slightly-used Bon Jon Pass tires (700Cx35), one Compass, one René Herse.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,846
Posted By smontanaro

I bought my Ribós from a Belgian seller...

I bought my Ribós from a Belgian seller (https://magliamo.be/). ISTR they had me draw outlines of my feet, but maybe I'm misremembering.

Edit: Width is fine for me (size 12D). The leather is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 81,146
Views: 13,383,635
Posted By smontanaro

Probably way overpriced, but would you look at...

Probably way overpriced, but would you look at that chainguard? And the rack-integrated toolbox? It's here in Evanston. I could take a look for you....
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