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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Great read, thanks for posting! I wonder if he...

Great read, thanks for posting! I wonder if he built my mystery Masi, no serial # but looks like an early 80’s model. On our recent SoCal Tour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Got out for a ride around town after the rain let...

Got out for a ride around town after the rain let up today. I rode along the edge of town, did a little exploring to see if there were any trails along the train tracks and power lines that would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 532
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have a Wheelsmith tensiometer but only use it...

I have a Wheelsmith tensiometer but only use it when I build a wheel to ensure I’m in the right ballpark. On a new to me old wheel, I check the hub, true the wheel and ride it. If it won’t stay in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,193
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Matt! Many of...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Matt! Many of us are disappointed to not share the journey with you. As a medical man I’m interested to hear of your experience in the French health care system.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 249
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Note the bag is stapled.

Note the bag is stapled.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Stick around there are some experienced frame...

Stick around there are some experienced frame builders here. bulgie and Portland Jim come to mind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Doesn’t matter Dave as long as you’re sporting...

Doesn’t matter Dave as long as you’re sporting the jorts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

A -holiday76 sighting! Getting harder and harder...

A -holiday76 sighting! Getting harder and harder to say no to this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,185
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have one Record headset using the fancy spacer...

I have one Record headset using the fancy spacer and interestingly and annoyingly, when I cinch down the top nut, using a set of Campy wrenches, the wrench gets pinched and stuck so that I can’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,179
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Is that when you stuff a ball of duct tape in the...

Is that when you stuff a ball of duct tape in the hole?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Other than a couple of errands on the city bike I...

Other than a couple of errands on the city bike I haven’t been out on 2 wheels in about a week and a half. Main reason being I developed a case of shingles (low back and inner thigh) which has sucked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,179
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Never used a torque wrench on those and not that...

Never used a torque wrench on those and not that sure I have a socket that will fit to use my torque wrench. The crank bolt doesn’t even need to be *that* tight, not even really needing an “oomph”...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I can’t say I felt that classy staying there. ...

I can’t say I felt that classy staying there.

Im about 50/50 for this one but not gonna give up hope!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Here’s a link for more info:...

Here’s a link for more info: https://nccyclingfestival.com

I wonder if the bike show is a vestige of the old CR get together they used to have in Greensboro every year. I’m going to be in North...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Even warmer today and the wind eased a little but...

Even warmer today and the wind eased a little but still pretty gusty. I went up to Skyline and got 30 in. Today’s pic from the Cima Coppi for the ride at 3000 ft, this is the Crimora Overlook.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,637
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the...

I double checked to make sure I clicked in the right forum. For a lot of us, the building the bike from the ground up is part, in some cases, maybe even most fun.

I take it OP, you’re in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Not much riding recently, between some travel,...

Not much riding recently, between some travel, bad weather, and minor illness. Nice and sunny today but gale force winds made the riding a little tougher. UVA kids were in full force partying which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

That was going to be my guess but only because I...

That was going to be my guess but only because I recognized a sheet bend with an extra loop in it. Thanks again Botty for the great pics!

I went longish today with a little pep in my step because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 732
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I have one of those Suntour 3 pulley RD’s and on...

I have one of those Suntour 3 pulley RD’s and on a lark, put it on my Masi with a compact crank, 6 speed friction shifting. It works really well!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Warmer and sunny today with again, a lot of wind....

Warmer and sunny today with again, a lot of wind. Popped out for a quick ride around town, usual route through the middle of UVA Grounds. Last summer they renovated the road through the middle of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Wifey and I rode downtown for a talk and book...

Wifey and I rode downtown for a talk and book signing; part of the Virginia Festival of the Book. Rainy and chilly on the way there but sun peaking out for the ride home. Maybe I’ll be able to ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 761
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I second that recommendation. Nice decals (I’ve...

I second that recommendation. Nice decals (I’ve just bought tubeset decals from him); no problem getting from Oz.



Not knowing that restriction, I bought some very hard to find decals for my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-21-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I’ll take those Guy, PM coming.

I’ll take those Guy, PM coming.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,311,126
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/for/d/portland...

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/for/d/portland-merz-classic-single-speed/7725694591.html...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,108
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yowza! That’s really nice!

Yowza! That’s really nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 602
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Looks great Bruce! Did you do the torch work...

Looks great Bruce! Did you do the torch work yourself?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well that is weird botty kayer as I rode my 753...

Well that is weird botty kayer as I rode my 753 Merckx too today! Wasn’t thinking about it before starting but with my only real green bike (Heron) hiding out in Portland this one is the closest I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 561
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career!...

Congrats on finishing up an honorable career! Friction shifting is one less thing to go wrong in the middle of nowhere.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,041
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

https://hoteldel.com Wife and I stayed there...

https://hoteldel.com

Wife and I stayed there many years ago, probably before we were even married (shhh, don’t tell the preacher!) and it is much fancier looking now. It was nice but a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 378
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

^*^ Agree, Record has a cutout in the upper...

^*^
Agree, Record has a cutout in the upper pulley.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The guy in the boat seems pretty non-plussed at...

The guy in the boat seems pretty non-plussed at the maelstrom going on about him. Old salt sailor I guess. Like a lot of us around here on bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,041
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

I noticed but never stopped to look closely....

I noticed but never stopped to look closely. Environmental rules require covering over surfaces getting rehabbed on ships and further down the Bay the Navy ships in the yards are covered in white...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,041
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight...

The Baylis ride today finished off 8 straight days, 316 miles of riding. About 9000 feet of climbing The San Diego group, like the Los Angelinos at the Rose Bowl ride were a friendly and welcoming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,041
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today...

A few pics from the past couple of days: Today was easy day but had the most climbing we’ve done yet. Torrey Pines pic, Del Mar in the foreground just past the inlet and Dana Point in the far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 661
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Beautiful bike, sorry to not see it in person...

Beautiful bike, sorry to not see it in person today!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,041
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thanks to mackgoo for getting us through San...

Thanks to mackgoo for getting us through San Clemente and depositing us to the approaches to Camp Pendleton. There was a slim chance that I would be able to get us onto the base to avoid riding on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-24-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yeah, good prices. I thought about it and I...

Yeah, good prices. I thought about it and I already have a couple of spares for each of my 3 spares.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,531
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Excellent book for pre or post show reading ...

Excellent book for pre or post show reading

https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Fastest-Man-Extraordinary-Americas/dp/1501192590
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Matt looks like more riding, less skiing this...

Matt looks like more riding, less skiing this winter! I love the pics from Seattle waterside. No other place looks like that region. Sweden is close( lucky to visit Stockholm once), but the trees...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-21-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 779
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Congrats to the buyer! Turns out a little small...

Congrats to the buyer! Turns out a little small for me so saved me some injury from kicking myself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,041
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

OK, I’m thinking…

OK, I’m thinking…
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-19-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 779
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Hmmm, trouble brewing, what is the top tube on...

Hmmm, trouble brewing, what is the top tube on that? Looks 57 ish to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,565
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Well thanks for the thread bump, I did not see it...

Well thanks for the thread bump, I did not see it first two times around. These are really cool bikes and I would say go for it! Make sure you have this song on repeat on the drive there:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 252
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Yeah I’m pretty sure. If I was taking a multiple...

Yeah I’m pretty sure. If I was taking a multiple choice test, 119 would be the first answer I crossed out. I’ve owned several bikes with SR double cranks but I always used same era Campy BB. You can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 252
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Oh boy, you are standing on the precipice looking...

Oh boy, you are standing on the precipice looking down the Campy BB rabbit hole! It hasn’t been brought up in a while but there are a few threads here going into exhaustive detail.

First and most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Golden goose eggs? That is pricey. I used to work...

Golden goose eggs? That is pricey. I used to work in a small farm town and a lady at work would bring me free eggs faster than I could eat them. A Colnago Super’s worth at that rate!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-18-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Agreed, mid 90’s Record. Will likely shine up...

Agreed, mid 90’s Record. Will likely shine up nicely
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 554
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Very nice, I’m a sucker for a green bike,...

Very nice, I’m a sucker for a green bike, especially a Cinelli.

After looking at the first picture and before reading comments about the RD conversion I was thinking “maybe I can make a long cage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,088
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

No worries, probably the most useful info in the...

No worries, probably the most useful info in the thread so far…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21,803
Views: 3,136,639
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Just rode down to the store for tonight’s supper...

Just rode down to the store for tonight’s supper but the today was a good example of where the Blue Ridge gets the name. Really nice gun metal blue today with quick glimpses as I’m riding downhill...
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