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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-17, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,395
Posted By fitzer

Ok, thanks for the advice. I will give this a...

Ok, thanks for the advice. I will give this a shot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-17, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,395
Posted By fitzer

The axle that came off of the bike is exactly...

The axle that came off of the bike is exactly 130mm, that worked and worked well. If I try and use 140mm axle it sticks out the side of the dropout and the quick release pressure doesn't reach the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,395
Posted By fitzer

Replacement 130 mm QR rear axle

I give up... I have bought, through ebay , a brick and mortar, and amazon, 3 different 130 mm QR rear axles for an older bike I'm working on - at least that's what was advertised.


Instead, ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,184
Posted By fitzer

Thanks again. Actually, I sent the bike to the...

Thanks again. Actually, I sent the bike to the painter with vinyl decals and requested a clear coat over them. It came back looking like hell. The painter has agreed to remove/replace the decals and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,184
Posted By fitzer

These are great leads. Thanks guys. I do have a...

These are great leads. Thanks guys. I do have a vinyl set of the decals I can send or from which I can take high resolution pictures. Lloyds seem to have water slide and vinyl cut, which I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-14, 08:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,184
Posted By fitzer

Dry Transfer Decals

Does anyone have a source for Dry transfer decals? I have searched the archives and found only a few older sources. I have emailed them but I am wondering if anyone has been down this road recently....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-13, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,971
Posted By fitzer

Thanks Clubman. I have no idea what High Cranson...

Thanks Clubman. I have no idea what High Cranson Tubing is rhm, but it makes a pretty bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-03-13, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By fitzer

Thanks for the feedback guys. I will keep...

Thanks for the feedback guys. I will keep looking for that lighter frame. I understand that I will have to coldset and swap the hub - it is something of a winter project for me.

Thanks again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-13, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,971
Posted By fitzer

Great! Thanks Stevensb. This is exactly the...

Great! Thanks Stevensb. This is exactly the same bike I am refurbishing - even the child seat. "Made in England" confirmed. Now I just need that top left decal placed, and I am still wondering...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-03-13, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By fitzer

Schwinn ID

Hi guys. I'm having trouble id'ing this schwinn. I am looking for a light ten speed frame that I can swap in a 3 speed hub, bending the frame if necessary.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-13, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,971
Posted By fitzer

Rudge decal placement

Looking for some help placing a few decals on a 1956 Rudge that is about to go for a paint job.

1. I can't find where to place the upper left decal in the attached image. Light bracket? - that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-13, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,712
Posted By fitzer

Thanks for all of the feedback guys. I did think...

Thanks for all of the feedback guys. I did think the uo-8 and picked one up off of CL but it was a little small, so I sold it. Also the French threading worried me a little. Still open to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,712
Posted By fitzer

Thanks guys, COO was eating at me a little bit. ...

Thanks guys, COO was eating at me a little bit. I was thinking of balancing this out with an European 10 speed, Bianchi, Peugeot or Motobecane. But it isn't a necessity. I guess good bikes would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-13, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,712
Posted By fitzer

Quintessential 10 speed

I like to collect things, but I am living in an apartment in DC and have to limit the amount of bikes I bring home. I thought I would try and collect these three areas: (I have added what I now...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 896
Posted By fitzer

Thanks guys. You've given me a lot to think ...

Thanks guys. You've given me a lot to think about. I appreciate the encouragement. I agree with the idea that I can always resell. Thanks also for correcting me on the weight, 27lbs seems on...
Forum: Introductions
02-26-13, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By fitzer

Thanks for the welcome... I would really like to...

Thanks for the welcome... I would really like to ride a 28inch tire. But a 60cm and 28" tires might be a little too much for me. That puts the top bar at my inseam. I will keep it in mind. If I...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 896
Posted By fitzer

Analysis paralysis

Hello, I would like to buy a commuting bike but I feel stuck making a decision. I have read to much- and there are too many differing opinions. Someone want to take a crack at this? I was...
Forum: Introductions
02-26-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By fitzer

Vintage and soon to be Commuter

Hello everyone. I have been lurking for awhile and soaking it all up. Lots of good information.

I have a 21in 69 Robin Hood that I ride around the city. I'm 6'1 with a 34 inch inseam, so I am...
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