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#7301
Shifting is fun!
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A couple of Minoura SwingGrips.
I have spent a week's worth of evenings thinking of a way to build a decaleur that I can easily move from bike to bike, that will work on frames from 50cm up to 65cm, and doesn't look too obnoxious. I had already looked at hundreds of parts that I might be able to use, when I came across these. All they need is for the tube to be replaced by a longer one.
I have spent a week's worth of evenings thinking of a way to build a decaleur that I can easily move from bike to bike, that will work on frames from 50cm up to 65cm, and doesn't look too obnoxious. I had already looked at hundreds of parts that I might be able to use, when I came across these. All they need is for the tube to be replaced by a longer one.
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#7302
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A nice pair of vintage Shimano spd’s PD-6500 for $10 plus shipping off eBay arrived today to replace my worn out Welgo spd’s.
#7303
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Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA
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Selle Italia Flite saddle from @Brewsmith. Here it is installed on my '83 Allez.
Dean
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After years of searching, yes!
Beckers Snacks-Bicky Burger, 1983
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Selle Italia Flite saddle from @Brewsmith. Here it is installed on my '83 Allez.
Dean
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Dean
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I've really been wanting to 'upgrade' my Koga-Miyata GentsRacer's shifters from the kinda beat friction-only Shimano 600 6207 that are on there, to something a little more 'modern' and with the possibility of indexed shifting should I decide to go down that road in the future. The Koga, be it fortunately or unfortunately, has a top mount shifter boss, and I really did not want to go with a clamp-on shifter set up. However, finding a top mount boss, with friction/indexing shifter capability seemed to be a pipe dream. I'd only seen a couple very random pics of them, and even velobase has them listed as 'legendary' status.
Happened to be doing an eBay search, and saw an NOS one. Almost couldn't believe my eyes, so I asked for a few more detail pics, hoping nobody else would do the 'buy it now' in the meantime. Got a quick reply from the seller, he accepted my offer, and it arrived today. Super excited about this, as now I can move forward with a few changes I've been wanting to make to the Koga.
The elusive #6439807 shifter mount:
Test fitting, just to confirm it would fit. It does!
Happened to be doing an eBay search, and saw an NOS one. Almost couldn't believe my eyes, so I asked for a few more detail pics, hoping nobody else would do the 'buy it now' in the meantime. Got a quick reply from the seller, he accepted my offer, and it arrived today. Super excited about this, as now I can move forward with a few changes I've been wanting to make to the Koga.
The elusive #6439807 shifter mount:
Test fitting, just to confirm it would fit. It does!
#7308
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Location: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
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Bikes: 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, early '70s Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Raleigh International, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mk1
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English one-inch head tube die from some guy named Merz in California.
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#7309
Shifting is fun!
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A cool tool for those days when lunch means buying a baguette, some fromage and a saucisse along the way.
Folding cutlery, containing a knife, a spork and bottle and a can opener.
At less than 2 oz (52 grams) it shouldn't slow me down too much:
It's small, but not too small:
It looks and feels well made, too:
Folding cutlery, containing a knife, a spork and bottle and a can opener.
At less than 2 oz (52 grams) it shouldn't slow me down too much:
It's small, but not too small:
It looks and feels well made, too:
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#7310
Edumacator
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And it holds a pen!
A cool tool for those days when lunch means buying a baguette, some fromage and a saucisse along the way.
Folding cutlery, containing a knife, a spork and bottle and a can opener.
At less than 2 oz (52 grams) it shouldn't slow me down too much:
It's small, but not too small:
It looks and feels well made, too:
Folding cutlery, containing a knife, a spork and bottle and a can opener.
At less than 2 oz (52 grams) it shouldn't slow me down too much:
It's small, but not too small:
It looks and feels well made, too:
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
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I got the 110mm Nitto Pearl in for my Calfee Tetra Pro build. And sorta cycling related, the VA sent me a BP machine to track my blood pressure with. You know it's too high when the docs want you checking it 3 times a day, LOL! This is forcing me to reconsider putting a winter bike back together because I hate and suck at riding inside during the winter.
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Steel is real...and comfy.
#7312
Le savonnier
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It's the little things that count. Found these for a great price from the Bike Recyclery in Portland, to go on the Specialties TA cranks on my Motobecane Grand Record.
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#7317
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A copy of H H England, Cycling Manual, 24th edition (London: Temple Press, 1960)
(Not my copy; instead, a photo that I nicked from Amazon. But my copy's the same.)
Fascinating stuff. (Well, moderately fascinating: unfortunately there's no mention of the Rough Stuff Fellowship or anything like it. But fair enough, for a book aimed at newcomers.)
According to the copyright page, the first edition came out in 1917. Googling doesn't turn up any sign of a 25th (or 26th) edition; certainly none is listed at Worldcat.
(Not my copy; instead, a photo that I nicked from Amazon. But my copy's the same.)
Fascinating stuff. (Well, moderately fascinating: unfortunately there's no mention of the Rough Stuff Fellowship or anything like it. But fair enough, for a book aimed at newcomers.)
According to the copyright page, the first edition came out in 1917. Googling doesn't turn up any sign of a 25th (or 26th) edition; certainly none is listed at Worldcat.
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#7318
Shifting is fun!
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A Brooks Swift with just the right amount of wear:
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#7319
Wheelman
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Wiggle LifeLine Essential Track Pump in blue:https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-track-pump
Ordered on 25th, for the massive sum of £9.99 + £3 postage
It actually works, and it seems my thumb wasn't reading the pressure correctly.
(Yes I have a gauge or two, but they're a pain to use).
My first track pump, and a lot faster than my Bluemels 3 frame pump.
The wheels roll noticably better at the correct pressure.
Ordered on 25th, for the massive sum of £9.99 + £3 postage
It actually works, and it seems my thumb wasn't reading the pressure correctly.
(Yes I have a gauge or two, but they're a pain to use).
My first track pump, and a lot faster than my Bluemels 3 frame pump.
The wheels roll noticably better at the correct pressure.
#7320
Edumacator
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You have a lot of wheels.
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
#7321
Shifting is fun!
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A C&V pocket knife:
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#7323
working on my sandal tan
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Not C&V at all, but I just got one of these to play with. I've gone down a rabbit hole of finding a minimalist battery taillight to act as a backup to the dyno-powered taillight on my rando bike. Here, absolute brightness isn't as important as something that can last for a whole 1200km brevet without intervention:
The Cygolite Dice TL is about a cubic inch in size and weighs about an ounce, so it won't be very intrusive. But its "Group Mode" is claimed to last up to 65 hours(!) Modern lighting is amazing.
The Cygolite Dice TL is about a cubic inch in size and weighs about an ounce, so it won't be very intrusive. But its "Group Mode" is claimed to last up to 65 hours(!) Modern lighting is amazing.
#7324
Overdoing projects
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