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11-12-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,580
Posted By KDNYC

Okay, this answers my question too. But is the...

Okay, this answers my question too. But is the Campy RD still necessary? I don't want my bike to ride like an inbred Southerner.
11-12-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,580
Posted By KDNYC

I'm glad this question came up because I have...

I'm glad this question came up because I have been wanting to try ergos on my beloved '91 RB-1, which has 7-speed and Shimano 600 (tricolor). I am exploring the same options as the OP.

Since I...
10-01-12, 10:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,645
Posted By KDNYC

The main issue is not just SO, but TT length....

The main issue is not just SO, but TT length. Junior racers are a good choice, esp. if they come with smsller wheels. if you are looking for older steel bikes in 700c, classic Terrys or the rare...
10-01-12, 10:34 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 12,443
Posted By KDNYC

Pretty bikes! I think there should be bonus...

Pretty bikes! I think there should be bonus points for green tape....
09-30-12, 03:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,347
Posted By KDNYC

Did you make the rack? It's nice!

Did you make the rack? It's nice!
09-29-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By KDNYC

I love this "Louis Armstrong" Trek. 60cm, but I...

I love this "Louis Armstrong" Trek. 60cm, but I think that includes the stem measurement...

http://goo.gl/LFVP2
09-29-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By KDNYC

There's another seller with a Trek 770, starting...

There's another seller with a Trek 770, starting bid of $2599......
09-28-12, 09:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,063
Posted By KDNYC

Hey, does your 54 match the geometry specs for...

Hey, does your 54 match the geometry specs for the bike? It seems to run small in comparison to other cx bikes.
09-28-12, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,092
Posted By KDNYC

I just paid $400 for a used JtS 2010. Good shape,...

I just paid $400 for a used JtS 2010. Good shape, some scratches.
09-27-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,806
Posted By KDNYC

I need a new mini. What pump is that? Looks...

I need a new mini. What pump is that? Looks perfect for a saddle bag.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 08:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,673
Posted By KDNYC

It can depend on the quality of the saddle. I...

It can depend on the quality of the saddle. I have a vintage white turbo that's easily a couple of decades old. No tears, just some light lines and wrinkling on the sides. I let it get grungy and...
09-18-12, 11:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,468
Posted By KDNYC

This isn't a tearjerker for me (yet) but Trek...

This isn't a tearjerker for me (yet) but Trek 520s keep slipping through my fingers. I'm determined to find one before next Summer!
Forum: Commuting
09-17-12, 11:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By KDNYC

For a more even comparison, try the jamis coda...

For a more even comparison, try the jamis coda sport alongside the trek Instead of the commuter. The jamis commuter weighs even more than the coda, which is steel and geared.
09-05-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By KDNYC

Pffft. That's what curbs are for!

Pffft. That's what curbs are for!
09-05-12, 12:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,128
Posted By KDNYC

Earth magnets? Hadn't thought of that.... Might...

Earth magnets? Hadn't thought of that.... Might try it.
09-04-12, 07:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,184
Posted By KDNYC

I'm in the same boat. Have fought a serious...

I'm in the same boat. Have fought a serious autoimmune condition for almost 2 years, now entering remission. I could go on, but the worst thing about coming out of injury/illness/layoff is trying to...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-12, 06:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,498
Posted By KDNYC

Recycle a Bicycle offers something just like this...

Recycle a Bicycle offers something just like this for learning NYC traffic and riding safety. Click on "Adult Education" http://www.recycleabicycle.org/shop/east-village-manhattan
09-04-12, 06:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 24,127
Posted By KDNYC

What crankset/bb are you using? I'm doing a...

What crankset/bb are you using? I'm doing a rebuild and have some 6700/5700 takeoff parts, cassette, and takeoff Mavics with Shimano hubs. I am not sure I can get 10 speed ergos to work well, even...
09-04-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 48,705
Posted By KDNYC

Selle San Marco Regal Girardi, Perforated. ...

Selle San Marco Regal Girardi, Perforated.

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09-04-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 48,705
Posted By KDNYC

Wow, you all have such lovely old items. My...

Wow, you all have such lovely old items. My partsbox is most '90s and devoid of character.

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Simplex 26.6. I'm pretty sure these were specific to the Puegeot PX-10. What other bikes...
08-31-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,729
Posted By KDNYC

Beautiful! I love that color.

Beautiful! I love that color.
08-31-12, 10:43 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By KDNYC

When I née a laugh, I come here.... Thanks!

When I née a laugh, I come here.... Thanks!
08-30-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,729
Posted By KDNYC

Would love to see it when it's done.

Would love to see it when it's done.
08-30-12, 04:41 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,729
Posted By KDNYC

Yup! The LBSs were all out of stock but I just...

Yup! The LBSs were all out of stock but I just scored a new 2011 for less online. It'll get the "grunge" treatment, stickahs, and pitlocks. Maybe avid brakes in place of the Tektros if I don't like...
08-30-12, 04:31 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,729
Posted By KDNYC

Nothing, really. It's kinda like asking: what...

Nothing, really. It's kinda like asking: what makes an old *insert CV bike here* unique? It's desirable to the right person. Decent frame, C&V cachet, Bstone cult weirdness.

I already have a...
08-30-12, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,749,421
Posted By KDNYC

NEED: Nitto Technomic Deluxe (the shorter tall...

NEED: Nitto Technomic Deluxe (the shorter tall one, not the tall-tall one) 90mm, 26mm clamp

Selle Italia Perforated Lady saddle in great shape (long shot, but never hurts to ask)


HAVE: (mix...
08-30-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By KDNYC

My disorganized, chaotic mother sold the contents...

My disorganized, chaotic mother sold the contents of her house -- 50 years' worth of mcm furniture and collectibles -- to an estate person. Trying to get her to let me handle it was hopeless. Didn't...
08-30-12, 04:09 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By KDNYC

I agree. This is an estate/business auction,...

I agree. This is an estate/business auction, where the goal is to move the whole lot quickly. Someone looking to resell could probably make an offline deal for less. I can't see a reseller paying the...
08-30-12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,746
Posted By KDNYC

Wow, that's beautiful.

Wow, that's beautiful.
08-29-12, 03:23 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,729
Posted By KDNYC

True, but xo-1s don't turn up that often, and...

True, but xo-1s don't turn up that often, and complete ones on ebay have gone for $1200. A Pumpkin in my size sold this month for $1200, and there's another one with a $1200 bin up. No, I don't see...
08-29-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,287
Posted By KDNYC

I'm rebuilding an RB-1 with 6700. Outboard might...

I'm rebuilding an RB-1 with 6700. Outboard might be ugly to purists but I don't have much of a choice. It's unlikely I'll spend that much time staring at the cups while I ride

I'm going with...
08-29-12, 01:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,119
Posted By KDNYC

couldn't tell the difference either. FYI, I have...

couldn't tell the difference either. FYI, I have a set of biopace chainrings from an old Trek if anyone wants .... can't do anything with 'em. Local to NYC can have 'em free.
08-29-12, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,163
Posted By KDNYC

Wow, pretty. I rarely see an '80s Trek mtb in...

Wow, pretty. I rarely see an '80s Trek mtb in such good condition.
08-29-12, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,385
Posted By KDNYC

As you're the one here with specific knowledge...

As you're the one here with specific knowledge about the SS, I'd say you've provided the best answer to the OP's question. I'd go with the original 170 spec.
08-29-12, 02:18 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,729
Posted By KDNYC

You're missing the point. People won't buy it...

You're missing the point. People won't buy it because it's a nice all-rounder ... they'll buy it because it's a duplicate of the xo-1 right down to the looks-pretty-but-swap-em handlebars, albeit...
08-29-12, 02:06 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 68,729
Posted By KDNYC

REynolds 631? I would totally buy a frame/fork. A...

REynolds 631? I would totally buy a frame/fork. A complete bike would need to lose the 'stache. Grant Peterson was not always right. Dirt drops would be awesome.

Smallest 53cm size is still too...
08-29-12, 01:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,746
Posted By KDNYC

Got my vote. Good match for the new Schwinn. ...

Got my vote. Good match for the new Schwinn.

Too bad it can't magically transform the bike into an old Schwinn :)
08-29-12, 01:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,385
Posted By KDNYC

Do you know the original crank spec for the bike?...

Do you know the original crank spec for the bike?

Crank length will match the rider, with subjective preference. Standard sizes are 170, 172.5, 175 and there's not a whole lot of difference...
08-29-12, 01:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,904
Posted By KDNYC

I'm interested in this thread since I'm planning...

I'm interested in this thread since I'm planning to rebuild my RB-1 this winter with ultegra 6700 takeoffs and a 105 hollowtech 2 from Ribble. I already have most of the parts, and while looking into...
08-23-12, 10:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,981
Posted By KDNYC

Just ride it until something cracks, and then...

Just ride it until something cracks, and then transfer the parts to a better frame.
08-23-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,849
Posted By KDNYC

I just read this thread and having done a couple...

I just read this thread and having done a couple of conversions was waiting for this kind of response: anything you change will take a little bit of thought and knowledge. Sizing quirks, those...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-12, 09:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,502
Posted By KDNYC

It does make a lot of sense to have a permanent...

It does make a lot of sense to have a permanent bag kit that would suffice for any type of riding. For commuting a few miles, I wouldn't bother with anything more than a Crank brothers mini-tool set,...
08-23-12, 09:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,912
Posted By KDNYC

This. I have a set of Mavic Open Pros/Shimano...

This. I have a set of Mavic Open Pros/Shimano hubs with skewers, tubes and new tires. These were takeoffs, and I paid under $200 shipped. This was actually a "high" used price, since I wanted wheels...
08-23-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,877
Posted By KDNYC

+1. I rode with old brakes on all my bikes until...

+1. I rode with old brakes on all my bikes until a few years ago, when I installed a set of modern dual-pivot. No comparison. A restoration means making a choice between adequate braking in optimal...
08-23-12, 08:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,877
Posted By KDNYC

Like artisanal axes and lumberjack shirts, PBR...

Like artisanal axes and lumberjack shirts, PBR got co-opted from working to hipster class, with the main change being a significant bump in price. The fools in my city pay $5 a can.
08-23-12, 08:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 58,073
Posted By KDNYC

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm inspired by the...

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm inspired by the way your bike just "works." Choosing classic silver turned out really well, and the black inner rims and red/black saddle and red SRAM really works...
08-22-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 58,073
Posted By KDNYC

I've been coming back to this thread a few...

I've been coming back to this thread a few times.... I have a Red '91 Synergy, pristine except for a seized stem clamp bolt and a tiny indentation behind the chainset. It's great with a new chain,...
08-22-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,749,421
Posted By KDNYC

Black.

Black.
08-21-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,749,421
Posted By KDNYC

ISO any/all these: Nitto or Shimano 100mm...

ISO any/all these:

Nitto or Shimano 100mm quill stem, 26.0 clamp, MUST be in excellent shape

Selle Italia Perforated Lady saddle in great shape (long shot, but never hurts to ask)

Ritchey,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 05:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,077
Posted By KDNYC

Cinelli and Campy do go together. I've only ever...

Cinelli and Campy do go together. I've only ever used Shimano. One of these days.....

I like Ribble in the UK for parts, but with older parts your best bet is eBay.
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