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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,390
Posted By techteg

I've always called the SA the least uncomfortable...

I've always called the SA the least uncomfortable saddle I've ever ridden. My wife and I both have older models for touring and sometimes commuting. They both stretched very quickly but stopped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-12, 05:39 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,910
Posted By techteg

Thanks. The bars are Nitto Albatross on a hand...

Thanks. The bars are Nitto Albatross on a hand polished Kalloy riser stem. Fenders are Velo Orange Smooth Stainless 60mm, and the seatpost is the Kalloy Uno that VO sells.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-12, 05:31 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,910
Posted By techteg

I like this a lot. I'm getting ready to start...

I like this a lot. I'm getting ready to start riding the big wide bar'd Trek again for the winter, but I'm itching to try it out with some drop bars. Midge bars are intriguing and I really like your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 04:47 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,910
Posted By techteg

Some very cool bikes in this thread. I'm very...

Some very cool bikes in this thread. I'm very envious of the lugged crown fork on that Mirada, Arrowana!

My 1989 Trek 970 has been changed a little from stock: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,029
Posted By techteg

I agree 100%. There's something about the Premis...

I agree 100%. There's something about the Premis that makes it really charming, in an ironic hipster kind of way. I always imagine the Schwinn marketing folks getting a good deal on all the random...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,029
Posted By techteg

Despite the direction of the thread, I can't...

Despite the direction of the thread, I can't resist posting photos of my actual, real life, Schwinn Premis bicycle.

I'd say it's decidedly mid-level, by the way. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,030
Posted By techteg

If you give up and don't want to swap wheels, you...

If you give up and don't want to swap wheels, you might try a set of 29mm Grand Bois Cerfs. (http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_700_29.html). They're very very similar and I found them pretty easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 12,542
Posted By techteg

My wife's 1985 Mercian ...

My wife's 1985 Mercian
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8174/7902715830_0954559051_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31305472@N08/7902715830/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-12, 08:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,683
Posted By techteg

Those look really great and you're gonna love the...

Those look really great and you're gonna love the ride.

For what it's worth, I've put about 500 miles on mine with no flats.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,683
Posted By techteg

They are! Some folks in This thread...

They are! Some folks in This thread (http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f2/challenge-paris-roubaix-700x27-wtf-13585.html) recommend against Velox rim strips because it takes up too much room in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-12, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,683
Posted By techteg

I've got a pair of the Challenge PR and a pair of...

I've got a pair of the Challenge PR and a pair of the Grand Bois Cerf, and I'd highly recommend either. Aesthetically, the Grand Bois win, and I'd be hard pressed to tell you which was faster or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-12, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,683
Posted By techteg

What's your price limit? Grand Bois Cerf...

What's your price limit?

Grand Bois Cerf 28mm (http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_700_29.html) or Cyprès 32mm (http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_700_32.html) would really do the trick. Very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,881
Posted By techteg

Tange Levin CDS for $22...

Tange Levin CDS for $22 (http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=10536&category=4127)

Shiny, sealed, fits great with a nice classic build. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-12, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,022
Posted By techteg

Thanks. The photo doesn't show it well, but...

Thanks. The photo doesn't show it well, but pretty much all of the transfers, pantographs, and lug lining are bright yellow and I think the bar tape complements all the dark grey and black.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,022
Posted By techteg

I love the story behind this bike. I wish my...

I love the story behind this bike. I wish my priorities in high school had been more like yours!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,022
Posted By techteg

Thanks, I didn't mean to sound so loathesome. I...

Thanks, I didn't mean to sound so loathesome. I love love love the frame, and riding the swanky 10speed stuff, just wonder how much better it would look with more shiny silver.

Incidentally, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-12, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,100,022
Posted By techteg

My 1983 Raleigh Prestige Gran Sport with a modern...

My 1983 Raleigh Prestige Gran Sport with a modern 105 10-speed group. I kind of hate the dark grey/black (and that crank, yuck) but it's a fun ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Thanks! It's been a great discussion while it's...

Thanks! It's been a great discussion while it's all been working itself into a bike.


Selle-Anatomica, from a few years ago when they didn't cost $180! This one has about 8000 miles on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/7902720218_bdb1...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/7902720218_bdb1362336_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31305472@N08/7902720218/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8457/7902720782_82f65dc4f4_z.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Thanks for the help and lively discussion...

Thanks for the help and lively discussion everyone! It's pretty much done, except for another coat or two of shellac on the bar tape.

I ended up going with a 113mm UN55 Shimano cartridge BB, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

It's almost done... going for a ride to Velo Cult...

It's almost done... going for a ride to Velo Cult to check out cloth bar tape colors.

No photos yet ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

With regards to the tubing, I think that maybe...

With regards to the tubing, I think that maybe we're mixing up Super Tourist and Special Tourist? The stays on that KOM are way thicker at the top than our orange example.

This page...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-12, 04:55 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

That's so blingy I can hardly believe it. I'm...

That's so blingy I can hardly believe it. I'm trying to imagine the bike that those brakes were designed to look good with!?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-12, 04:52 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

So, I need some bottom bracket advice. I was...

So, I need some bottom bracket advice. I was planning to use the Specialized that came with the frame (112, about the right 3mm offset) but the cups ended up being pitted. Spindle looks good. I,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-12, 10:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

I'm a bit of a flattering photographer, but it...

I'm a bit of a flattering photographer, but it certainly presents as close to untouched. There is one spot of cable rub on the top of the headtube, and clamp marks in the paint from a shifter clamp...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-12, 10:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Well, if you say so... Ready and waiting ...

Well, if you say so...

Ready and waiting
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/7869893990_4e60b2406f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31305472@N08/7869893990/)

Some close ups of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-12, 06:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Maybe it's just a sort of ho-hum boring custom...

Maybe it's just a sort of ho-hum boring custom build. The red 85 classic you linked to has what look to me like beefier seat stays, one less set of bottle bosses, and different transfers (seat tube,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-12, 07:29 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Looks like 16.5" chainstays then. Any guess who...

Looks like 16.5" chainstays then. Any guess who made those dropouts?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-12, 10:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7861725366_4a29...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7861725366_4a29da18d8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31305472@N08/7861725366/)

That's from the BB center. Let's all start guessing about where you stop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-12, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,057
Posted By techteg

My 89 Trek 970. Powdercoated with rainbow sparkle...

My 89 Trek 970. Powdercoated with rainbow sparkle metal flake and set up for rainy winter commuting in Portland. Happily friction shifting 7 speed on the original DX drivetrain, with DT->Barend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

There are definitely no markings of any kind on...

There are definitely no markings of any kind on the dropouts or fork ends. It's funny, I was going to respond a bit ago but got distracted, and you ended up posting pretty much everything I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-12, 07:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,540
Posted By techteg

I love the color. Eyelets imply there's...

I love the color. Eyelets imply there's clearance for fenders? Looks like a fun fast rainy day bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-12, 06:30 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Also, I found some more hints about the 531ST...

Also, I found some more hints about the 531ST tubeset. This site (http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/reynolds/006reynolds80brochure.htm), which claims to reference a mid 80's Reynolds catalog, calls...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-12, 06:20 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Picked up the frame today with a new Levin CDS...

Picked up the frame today with a new Levin CDS headset installed... It actually required an extra 1.5mm spacer after all that worrying about stack height, which makes me wonder if the DA would have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

After some careful measurements, I ordered a...

After some careful measurements, I ordered a Levin CDS and a pair of Grand Bois Cerfs in 29mm at the LBS today.

If I can manage to trade the FD for a clamp on, this pile o' parts might just turn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-12, 10:05 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

That's very interesting, and who knows, you may...

That's very interesting, and who knows, you may be right. Mercian themselves called it "Special Tourist" in the 1986 catalog (http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/files/images/1253628321-2520m.jpg)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

I was seriously beside myself when we found the...

I was seriously beside myself when we found the brakes. Felt too good to be true.

And yeah, I've seen that headset and it's beautiful, but the stackheight is just as high as the DA and it has no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-12, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,026
Posted By techteg

Finally took some photos of my wife's Raleigh USA...

Finally took some photos of my wife's Raleigh USA Competition, which we upgraded to 600 Tri-Color and bar end. The handlebar/brake lever set up is a little funky, but we were still in touring mode...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-12, 02:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Well, I've had a little bit of luck. Found the...

Well, I've had a little bit of luck. Found the exact brakes I was looking for in the display case at the local non-profit community bike shop:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,773,916
Posted By techteg

ISO: Dura Ace 740x Front Derailler 28.6 clamp in...

ISO: Dura Ace 740x Front Derailler 28.6 clamp in very good condition

HAVE: Dura Ace 7400 Front Derailler Braze-on, previously installed but basically NOS
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-12, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By techteg

I too am right hand front braker, and I've been...

I too am right hand front braker, and I've been curious about a solution for this with older single pivots. For me, the worst part of the tight bend is that the cable wants to push the caliper off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Want. Badly.

Want. Badly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

I'm only missing about 3-4mm with the 39-49 DA...

I'm only missing about 3-4mm with the 39-49 DA calipers, so any of the Suntour/DiaCompe 47-57 should be perfect as is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

I'm with you on that. I realize that full Dura...

I'm with you on that. I realize that full Dura Ace is really more than this bike was ever intended for. But, damn, it's so pretty. It'll probably end up with a Tange.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Yes indeed, it's 531ST "Special Tourist" tubing. ...

Yes indeed, it's 531ST "Special Tourist" tubing. There's some seemingly reliable info here (http://www.bretonbikes.com/reynolds.htm). Apparently it's the same as regular DB 531 with a beefier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Strike 2. The headset is JIS and the fork...

Strike 2.

The headset is JIS and the fork crown is ISO. And either way, it looked like the stack height on the DA headset was too tall anyway. The Ritchey that was on there was 32mm, DA is 37. So...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

Thanks. I think every eligible brakeset on ebay...

Thanks. I think every eligible brakeset on ebay is already on my watch list :)

I'm still not sure whether the typical drop bolt would work with the DA calipers. I don't see why they wouldn't but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

They're on the list. Which I guess looks...

They're on the list. Which I guess looks something like this:

Royal Gran Compe 500
Suntour Superbe / Superbe Pro
Dura Ace 7200EX
Tektro or Shimano R6xx Dual Pivots

I'm still holding onto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,261
Posted By techteg

I think the drop bolts would add the right amount...

I think the drop bolts would add the right amount of reach, but
a)$120+ is just insane.
b)Sheldon says "Drop bolts are not available for single-pivot side-pull brakes that use a centerbolt with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-12, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,026
Posted By techteg

Thank you very much. And yeah, the Gran...

Thank you very much.

And yeah, the Gran Prix is something of a charmer.
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