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07-26-22, 04:08 AM
#7651
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07-26-22, 02:28 PM
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It is actually a fixed cup remover that I bent the rod for. @Mad Honk sent me the double handled screwdriver to see if it would work with it (he used it for a club bending machine thingy) made of case hardened steel. Perfect fit really; spot on.
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07-27-22, 05:20 PM
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I know I'm still downsizing and I ignored this bike for a week or two other than commenting how beautiful it was. Then they reached out to me and I made an offer that was accepted. This is pretty much how it just came in other than putting on a different saddle, seatpost and pedals for now.
The fit is going to work out too as the handlebar reach is only off by about 1/4" in the picture so easy to fix if I need. Need to go over it well but should get a test ride on it in a day or two. I know it's not vintage but it is a classic steel frame...with a twist!
The fit is going to work out too as the handlebar reach is only off by about 1/4" in the picture so easy to fix if I need. Need to go over it well but should get a test ride on it in a day or two. I know it's not vintage but it is a classic steel frame...with a twist!
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Steel is real...and comfy.
Steel is real...and comfy.
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07-27-22, 05:58 PM
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New soma 650bx42 ex tires.
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07-28-22, 12:53 AM
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Figured I "needed" this to go with my vintage French bikes. Slightly bigger than a deck of cards and about as sturdy LOL but hey, that's what a lot of people carried BITD.
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07-28-22, 05:45 AM
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You have quite the collection sir!
I know I'm still downsizing and I ignored this bike for a week or two other than commenting how beautiful it was. Then they reached out to me and I made an offer that was excepted. This is pretty much how it just came in other than putting on a different saddle, seatpost and pedals for now.
The fit is going to work out too as the handlebar reach is only off by about 1/4" in the picture so easy to fix if I need. Need to go over it well but should get a test ride on it in a day or two. I know it's not vintage but it is a classic steel frame...with a twist!
The fit is going to work out too as the handlebar reach is only off by about 1/4" in the picture so easy to fix if I need. Need to go over it well but should get a test ride on it in a day or two. I know it's not vintage but it is a classic steel frame...with a twist!
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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
07-28-22, 06:34 AM
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The only hex bolts are on the stem, so I have a small 6mm tucked inside.
07-28-22, 08:23 AM
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07-28-22, 10:40 AM
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Just received this from my sister for my 58th:
A man on a road trip - on a bike, with a cat as his companion. Should be a fun read.
DD
A man on a road trip - on a bike, with a cat as his companion. Should be a fun read.
DD
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07-28-22, 01:16 PM
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Originals for €10 excluding shipping. That's quite cheap nowadays.
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07-28-22, 02:38 PM
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I’m about to go Colin Chapman on the non-racked Cross Check this box should save ~1400 grams
Whisky No. 7 fork
Bon Jon extra lights
Tubolitos
Finally one of those awesome machined aluminum cassettes I have on my commuter
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07-28-22, 03:41 PM
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I got some love from GF Sammie, that included a front hub for the Ciocc so now I can build the wheel. And a left crank arm from Jacob Lee that completes the crank set for the same build.
07-28-22, 06:03 PM
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@oneclick sent this M5x.09 thumbscrew for my Var 3rd hand tool. Custom, steel and gratis to boot.
This isn't the first time he's done this. Many thanks.
This isn't the first time he's done this. Many thanks.
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07-29-22, 12:54 PM
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Lots of things landed here in groovy Woodstock this week. For the two PX-10s: top tube cable clamps, basic bar tape, and I'm going to retap the cranks as well as those on Mrs. ascherer's Motobecane. Thanks to @LittleGinseng for the SR seat post - not sure bike it'll be used on yet, and @Mad Honk for the Campagnolo levers. So much goodness!
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Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
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08-05-22, 06:24 AM
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Le Simplex shifter for my Automoto project. I particularly like the assembly sketch. Thanks, Tom...
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08-05-22, 06:51 AM
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08-05-22, 11:20 AM
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This wasn't exactly delivered to my doorstep, so I'm cheating on this post a little. It arrived in the trunk of my car. For the longest time, I have been wanting to stop in at Velo Orange. Things just never fell into place when I was in the area. Earlier this week I was working in Maryland and unexpectedly got out early. Being able to get your eyes and hands onto a product especially one as important as handlebars is good.
These are Postino bars.
These are Postino bars.
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08-05-22, 11:48 AM
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08-05-22, 11:49 AM
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This wasn't exactly delivered to my doorstep, so I'm cheating on this post a little. It arrived in the trunk of my car. For the longest time, I have been wanting to stop in at Velo Orange. Things just never fell into place when I was in the area. Earlier this week I was working in Maryland and unexpectedly got out early. Being able to get your eyes and hands onto a product especially one as important as handlebars is good.
These are Postino bars.
These are Postino bars.
08-05-22, 01:44 PM
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But I do order their stuff...
650b noir zepplins
650b noir zepplins
08-05-22, 02:09 PM
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I received some Mafac love from Sammie in today's post. Smiles, MH
Can't find these much anymore.
Can't find these much anymore.
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08-05-22, 03:25 PM
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I received a box from Universal Cycles today, but all of the contents have dispersed so it's too late for an "unboxing" pic. 
The most anticipated thing was a Lezyne Sport Gravel Drive floor pump. I wasn't thrilled with the quality of the Park Tool floor pump I had bought a few months ago -- the check valve didn't work reliably and in taking it apart to try fixing that, the needle fell out, which didn't inspire confidence in its accuracy once I got it back together. The Gravel Drive had good reviews, and as someone who doesn't use pressures over 80 psi, I have no use for gauges that go up to 160 or 220 (!) psi. I wasn't sure if I'd like the thread-on chuck, so I had ordered a $10 conventional pump head to put on if I didn't. Dig it so far.
Also ordered some white Zipp Service Course bar tape and a Rema "Sport" patch kit. The latter is different from the regular ones in that it has the smaller F0 round patches which I prefer.
The most anticipated thing was a Lezyne Sport Gravel Drive floor pump. I wasn't thrilled with the quality of the Park Tool floor pump I had bought a few months ago -- the check valve didn't work reliably and in taking it apart to try fixing that, the needle fell out, which didn't inspire confidence in its accuracy once I got it back together. The Gravel Drive had good reviews, and as someone who doesn't use pressures over 80 psi, I have no use for gauges that go up to 160 or 220 (!) psi. I wasn't sure if I'd like the thread-on chuck, so I had ordered a $10 conventional pump head to put on if I didn't. Dig it so far.
Also ordered some white Zipp Service Course bar tape and a Rema "Sport" patch kit. The latter is different from the regular ones in that it has the smaller F0 round patches which I prefer.
08-05-22, 03:44 PM
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