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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,996
Posted By fixerupper

I have a Rossin Record and I love it. This is the...

I have a Rossin Record and I love it. This is the most solid, stable at all speeds, best climbing, fastest, and all around comfy bike I have yet owned. I have not found the geometry to be too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-10, 01:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,185
Posted By fixerupper

Looks like a nice bike to me. At 20 years old...

Looks like a nice bike to me.
At 20 years old it is vintage really imho, I think that this is the best time frame to get a nice road bike for cheap.
Chains, brake pads and cassettes are still easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,960
Posted By fixerupper

If that ride it your size it was meant for you to...

If that ride it your size it was meant for you to find and ride away into the sunset.
Congrats and enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-10, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,357
Posted By fixerupper

Lemond's Bikes

Seems from this post he used bloody everything he could get his hands on:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?588582-Bikes-Greg-Lemond-rode
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-10, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By fixerupper

I like bike but this dude....

As the title says I like bikes, but this guy is bloody obsessed.
Craigslist bike flipper perhaps or some garage mechanic who hit the mother load:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-10, 12:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,731
Posted By fixerupper

You might have lost an ear on the pavement, it...

You might have lost an ear on the pavement, it has happened!
Get well soon and happy riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,650
Posted By fixerupper

Holy Rossin madness!

Holy Rossin madness!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,474
Posted By fixerupper

The seventh photograph looks bloody dodgy. I...

The seventh photograph looks bloody dodgy. I think the seller made it out of focus for a reason. Does this frame have internal cabling? If so the rust could be on the inside as well.
If not that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-10, 09:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,132
Posted By fixerupper

Holy Mackerel!. That is an amazing...

Holy Mackerel!.
That is an amazing transformation, you both look strong, healthy and happy.
I imagine all the teamwork may have helped build a stronger relationship with your spouse , and methinks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-10, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,716
Posted By fixerupper

You may want to check the tire pressure, I find...

You may want to check the tire pressure, I find the rolling resistance is greater with under pumped tires.
I found on my bike inflating the tires to high pressures, in my case 110 PSI made hill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-10, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 942
Posted By fixerupper

You may want to consider a CO2 type of pump, they...

You may want to consider a CO2 type of pump, they are amazingly compact and can fill a tire in a second. They are small enough to fit into a small bag on the bike under the seat or a jacket/jersey...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-10, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By fixerupper

Rossin seems to have returned

Hello,
Found a working website for Rossin in Italy, and there is a downloadable catalog as well.
I just thought this may be of interest to some folks: http://www.rossinbikes.it/
There are also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-10, 12:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,340
Posted By fixerupper

Your shifting and gears are after my own heart,...

Your shifting and gears are after my own heart, very nice bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-10, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,144
Posted By fixerupper

Sheldon Brown

Is this the link you mean: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/dura-ace.html
Just so you know the cable routing trick works very well in my 7 speed Dura Ace downtube shifters with an older Shimano 600 SIS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-10, 04:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,144
Posted By fixerupper

It is a combination of things, the shift lever...

It is a combination of things, the shift lever has a set distance to throw the rear derailleur the distance between the cassette or freewheel cogs. An SIS derailleur also has an amount of play in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-10, 03:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,264
Posted By fixerupper

I stand corrected So the terms are side pull...

I stand corrected

So the terms are side pull vs dual pivot if you will?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-10, 08:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,264
Posted By fixerupper

Thanks for all the first hand experience folks. ...

Thanks for all the first hand experience folks.
With it raining sideways in Vancouver all winter brakes that can stop in an emergency in the wet are a necessity.
Tektro it is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-10, 09:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,264
Posted By fixerupper

Single Caliper Shimano 600 vs Tektro Dual Caliper

Hello All,
I was looking at the newer Tektro brake levers and dual caliper brakes and was wondering if anyone has changed over from old single caliper Shimano 600 and could relate their experiences?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-10, 11:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,892
Posted By fixerupper

I be that thing will go like stink in style and...

I be that thing will go like stink in style and comfort, I would sure be happy to have found that!
Enjoy it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-10, 10:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,049
Posted By fixerupper

Are all these bikes the same size? I totally...

Are all these bikes the same size?
I totally agree that you should keep the one that fits you the best, would you please tell us the frame sizes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-10, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 761
Posted By fixerupper

Perhaps this may help: ...

Perhaps this may help:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_mgn6Gz9Rz4U/TAAV9fyqN7I/AAAAAAAABxE/g7la28qkGfA/s640/100_1392.JPG...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-10, 03:34 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,732
Posted By fixerupper

It is a regular water bottle but upon Fridays. ...

It is a regular water bottle but upon Fridays.
Every other day it is a Rocky Mountain water bottle, yet another local bike company.
I drink from it all the time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-10, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,732
Posted By fixerupper

I have posted this before but here are some big...

I have posted this before but here are some big photos.
Rossin Record as found:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_mgn6Gz9Rz4U/TAAVLBwJFWI/AAAAAAAABwY/pUDgD44QsjI/s640/100_1384.JPG...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-10, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,917
Posted By fixerupper

There was only one Modolo brake I am afraid, or...

There was only one Modolo brake I am afraid, or they would be on there.
I donated all excess parts to the local Co-Op bike store so others can re-use them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,917
Posted By fixerupper

The Stem

I actually tried a number of Cinelli stems and used the Syncros for three reasons:
It fit my tall lanky build the best, it weighs much less, and it was made in East Vancouver!
If you see any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,917
Posted By fixerupper

Shameless bump yet again... The Rossin has...

Shameless bump yet again...
The Rossin has been on the road for a couple of months now and I have been lazy with uploading photos. She is a mix of Syncros stem and post, Campy cranks, Dura Ace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-10, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,917
Posted By fixerupper

The frame has been media blasted and primed to be...

The frame has been media blasted and primed to be painted. I wish to thank mazdaspeed for his offer but I think I can round up enough parts to get this on the road soon.
I have a set of nice ergo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-10, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,917
Posted By fixerupper

Rossin Record Restoration Photos (Dial up beware!)

Shameless Bump No. 2!
Finally got around to uploading photos of the Rossin I found in an alley :love:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_mgn6Gz9Rz4U/TAAVLBwJFWI/AAAAAAAABwY/pUDgD44QsjI/s640/100_1384.JPG...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-10, 10:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By fixerupper

Rossin Record Serial Number

Hello all,
As previously posted I found a Rossin Record in shocking condition abandoned in an alley and decided to restore it to rideable condition.
I have had the frame bead blasted gently and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,917
Posted By fixerupper

"shameless bump" Hello again and I thought I...

"shameless bump"

Hello again and I thought I would post a follow up. The frame was painted in a very cool pearl orange with chrome chain stays and fork originally. I went to the local bike co-op...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-10, 01:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,917
Posted By fixerupper

Rossin Record

Hello all,
I was desperately seeking a road bike and lo and behold I found a Rossin Record in an alley.
Before you laugh too hard it came with no wheels. lots of frame rust, old Campagnolo Nuovo...
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