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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,087
Posted By branko_76

I left the bottom bracket installed, the spindle...

I left the bottom bracket installed, the spindle sits snugly in the two holes drilled into the built-up wood blocks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 584
Posted By branko_76

I would keep that crank on the bike. The teeth...

I would keep that crank on the bike. The teeth look okay.

If you need to replace the chain-rings in the future, there are plenty of three-hole 116 BCD steel chain-rings out there
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 371
Posted By branko_76

It's a good bike but not particularly...

It's a good bike but not particularly "collectable".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,928
Posted By branko_76

no surprise, I've restored a few Super Course and...

no surprise, I've restored a few Super Course and Grand Prix bikes from the early 1970's and none of the frames were in alignment
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 717
Posted By branko_76

so you expect us to guess what the problem is...

so you expect us to guess what the problem is with no photos and a unintelligent description? no, you are the dope
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 780
Posted By branko_76

look at Sheldon Brown's website

look at Sheldon Brown's website
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 717
Posted By branko_76

you mean like not taking the time to post photos...

you mean like not taking the time to post photos of your cotter pins?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 744
Posted By branko_76

While restoring a 1971 Super Course, I discovered...

While restoring a 1971 Super Course, I discovered that the down-tube is seamed, just like the Grand Prix which has 20-30 tubing.

I'm guessing Raleigh got away with this by using a Reynolds decal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 532,240
Posted By branko_76

That's an awesome bike, would love to find that...

That's an awesome bike, would love to find that model. I restored a 1971 SC last year and in the process discovered that the down-tube is seemed, just like the Grand Prix. I'm guessing Raleigh got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 692
Posted By branko_76

yes, restore it.

yes, restore it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,978
Posted By branko_76

Beautiful bike ! Shipping it is risky, it...

Beautiful bike !

Shipping it is risky, it won't take much to dent the top tube

and yes, better photos are a must.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,485
Posted By branko_76

I agree, $279 is too much. He stripped...

I agree, $279 is too much.

He stripped EVERYTHING off of the frame but not the seatpost, that speaks for itself. Too risky or at the least, too much work.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-11-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 269
Posted By branko_76

It looks like a nice bike. Not sure what...

It looks like a nice bike.

Not sure what your question is since you have already had a shop fix it for you
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-11-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By branko_76

It looks fast and nimble. Give it a test...

It looks fast and nimble.

Give it a test ride but bring a 6mm hex wrench to raise the seat
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Posted By branko_76

It would have to be this hat.... . ...

It would have to be this hat....

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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1189x894/kramer_pimp_hat_3a6eacbec02867b00c9890da9ffd82e47e269aca.jpeg


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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By branko_76

are you buying or selling?

are you buying or selling?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-10-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By branko_76

. Nice bike, price seems reasonable if there is...

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Nice bike, price seems reasonable if there is no damage.

I like the geometry, that would put it on my radar

....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Posted By branko_76

vintage bicycles would be the lesser of those...

vintage bicycles would be the lesser of those evils
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Posted By branko_76

Buying a vintage bike is kind of like taking a...

Buying a vintage bike is kind of like taking a vacation, you do it for the experience and never expect a financial return.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 624
Posted By branko_76

What type of riding do you do?

What type of riding do you do?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-08-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,349
Posted By branko_76

Very nice bike. I had been to Cyclery North...

Very nice bike.

I had been to Cyclery North a few times. I could be wrong about this but from what I remember the owner sent his son to engineering school to study metallurgy so that he could...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Posted By branko_76

time to move on

time to move on
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Posted By branko_76

I'm not sure how a statement like "it's not that...

I'm not sure how a statement like "it's not that low" would be interpreted as "definite".... it's an opinion based on a photograph that I don't really feel like defending



okay, but you did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By branko_76

Nice job restoring it. The frame is very...

Nice job restoring it.

The frame is very similar to my 1970's Falcon Eddie Merckx, same fork crown, dropouts and spindly seat stays. Mine takes a 26.4mm seat-post so I always assumed it was "plain...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Posted By branko_76

I'm curious how you would think I came to a...

I'm curious how you would think I came to a "conclusion". I was merely expressing an opinion. I also never equated quality with the presence of chrome and I don't need to know the hierarchy of any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,402
Posted By branko_76

and chrome fork crown

and chrome fork crown
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,851
Posted By branko_76

It's not that low. If you're able to restore...

It's not that low.

If you're able to restore it, it could be very nice. I agree with the others regarding price, $125 would be the most I would pay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 252
Posted By branko_76

. not sure if this helps.......... . ...

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not sure if this helps..........
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By branko_76

My 1970's Grand Prix, Super Grand Prix and Super...

My 1970's Grand Prix, Super Grand Prix and Super Course all measure 23-1/2" from center of bottom bracket to top of seat cluster
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,221
Posted By branko_76

Your hands are above the headset when on the drop...

Your hands are above the headset when on the drop bars and slightly lower when on the "porteur" bars. You are more upright with the latter due to the position of the hand grips.

I wonder if using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,221
Posted By branko_76

Me either but they seem to get mentioned a lot. I...

Me either but they seem to get mentioned a lot. I always assumed they were popular with owners of vintage bikes because of their gum walls
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,221
Posted By branko_76

The Pasela's are lighter than both 310 grams...

The Pasela's are lighter than both

310 grams (700x28)

https://www.panaracerusa.com/collections/commuter-city/products/pasela-wire-urban-commuter-tires#specs
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By branko_76

It is a good deal if what you are looking for is...

It is a good deal if what you are looking for is a vintage road bike that has not been abused.

Take it for a test ride to see if you enjoy riding it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,221
Posted By branko_76

Thanks. I'm trying to keep the cost down to about...

Thanks. I'm trying to keep the cost down to about $50-60 a pair

Continental
TPI = 3/84
565 grams (700x28)

Vittoria
TPI = 26
410 grams (700x28)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-02-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 930
Posted By branko_76

Nice bike. Looks like late 80's with lower end...

Nice bike. Looks like late 80's with lower end Campagnolo Victory (Triomphe?) components.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,221
Posted By branko_76

Continental SuperSport vs Vittoria Zaffiro

I'm looking for some general purpose low end tires for some of my 1970's road bike re-builds. Anyone have any experience with either the Continental SuperSport Plus or Vittoria Zaffiro V ?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,529
Posted By branko_76

Looks like a Made in Japan Raleigh. Seat...

Looks like a Made in Japan Raleigh.

Seat tube will reveal a lot. Run your finger inside and check for a vertical seam, then try inserting a 26.4mm seat post
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,575
Posted By branko_76

I have passed them by. Very happy with my...

I have passed them by.

Very happy with my 1970's 5 & 6 speed road bikes
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-28-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By branko_76

btw, it's not a "Super" Grand Prix. It's a late...

btw, it's not a "Super" Grand Prix. It's a late 1970's "Grand Prix"

Super Grand Prix has beefier seat stays and a short wheel base.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 626
Posted By branko_76

Araya rims on a '74 Schwinn? Doesn't sound...

Araya rims on a '74 Schwinn? Doesn't sound original but I'm no expert
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,313
Posted By branko_76

I think this is a good way of building a wheel...

I think this is a good way of building a wheel assuming the rim is flat and round to start with, this way uniform spoke tension (+-) is doable. But if you are truing a bent wheel, uniform tension is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,894
Posted By branko_76

YOU made a "weird" connection. go troll...

YOU made a "weird" connection.

go troll someone else


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,894
Posted By branko_76

"Geometry" that's the subject of this...

"Geometry"

that's the subject of this thread
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,894
Posted By branko_76

I used to only consider "seat-tube" length but...

I used to only consider "seat-tube" length but have found over the past few years that I prefer frames with tight racing geometries. I feel more comfortable on them and they are more of a joy to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,701
Posted By branko_76

No "wrap-around" seat stays and certainly no...

No "wrap-around" seat stays and certainly no charm that the original "Made In England" GP's had
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By branko_76

I like nimble front ends so I'm curious how the...

I like nimble front ends so I'm curious how the bike handles with a straight fork, long stem and extended handlebars
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By branko_76

Before you tighten the lock-nuts, make sure the...

Before you tighten the lock-nuts, make sure the axles are centered in the dropouts :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-22, 11:09 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,365
Posted By branko_76

oh, this could go on and on and on.....:bike:

oh, this could go on and on and on.....:bike:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-22, 08:35 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,365
Posted By branko_76

so savvy?? :lol:

so savvy??

:lol:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-21-22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 970
Posted By branko_76

yup, at least 40 years old. That would make...

yup, at least 40 years old.

That would make a nice winter project. Try to put zero money in it if you can, just use as many of the original parts as possible. Simply dismantle the entire bike down...
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