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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

Is it okay to show up with an English racing...

Is it okay to show up with an English racing bike? :-)

Can I wear my black wool racing shorts? ;-)

All kidding aside, I'd like to attend something like this but am not aware of anything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

Oh well, I tried. :)

Oh well, I tried. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-11, 06:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

Battery inside the headlight case? Perpetual...

Battery inside the headlight case?

Perpetual motion machine? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-11, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

From this brief description I'd assume you have a...

From this brief description I'd assume you have a battery backup for the dyno hub generator. Is that correct? Also, does the hub incorporate permanent magnets, or does it use rotor and stator...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-11, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

I put North Roads bars on my commuter. I like...

I put North Roads bars on my commuter. I like them more than the straight, flat mountain bike bars they replaces but they are not my favorite. They curve to the rear and you hands are almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

... or keep them even after switching to North...

... or keep them even after switching to North Roads bars, or just flip them over, top-to-bottom, because if you sell them, they are probably irreplacable (very rare, hence, the high sale price).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

"Pints?! It comes in pints?" -- Perregrin...

"Pints?! It comes in pints?"

-- Perregrin Took --
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-11, 02:29 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

I'd think it could, given proper surface prep and...

I'd think it could, given proper surface prep and decent sized filets.

Surface prep would likely require paint removal in the area to be bonded, followed by solvent cleaning. Scuff up and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

But, but, but,... if it's made in Malaysia, how...

But, but, but,... if it's made in Malaysia, how can you possibly call it an "English three speed"**********
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-11, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

Mine is a #2 Swage-It. It's about 6" long. I...

Mine is a #2 Swage-It. It's about 6" long. I don't recall the price but it was about $10 to $20.

http://www.swage-ittools.com/Welcome_files/shapeimage_1.jpg

It's a tiny picture but here's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-11, 01:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

You can buy swaged fittings for cables. They...

You can buy swaged fittings for cables. They come in a very wide variety of sizes. The tool to swage them onto the cable is inexpensive and easy to use - fool proof, too. The tool is two bars of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-11, 09:39 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

These kinds of brake adjustment difficulties are...

These kinds of brake adjustment difficulties are what separate a great brakeset from the run of the mill.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-11, 11:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

The key to tool selection is quality. I won't...

The key to tool selection is quality. I won't use ill fitting tools that damage the bike just because I'm out on the road and get a flat tire.

My tool kit -

Crescent-brand, 6" adjustable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

Alias? Who uses an alias?

Alias? Who uses an alias?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-11, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

THAT is a cool-looking bike! I like the...

THAT is a cool-looking bike!

I like the British Racing FGreen paint job much more than the metallic green above. Don't get me wrong here, the metallic green is great and super-clean (almost new)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-11, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

"Give me a big enough lever and I could move the...

"Give me a big enough lever and I could move the Earth."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-11, 01:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By Mike Mills

If you leave a plastic bag on too long, the...

If you leave a plastic bag on too long, the leather will rot.
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