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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Circa 1981. The pro's triple >>> ...

Circa 1981. The pro's triple >>>

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-18, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Got it. Lots ole happenings that weekend.

Got it. Lots ole happenings that weekend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-18, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Currently on the road returning from the CR...

Currently on the road returning from the CR party. Stopping to climb this. Hehe
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-17, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Regardless riding modern or vintage, its a gem...

Regardless riding modern or vintage, its a gem territory for roadies. Sure there's some minor issues, but only if one is to compare and critic among the years. Whatever the C&V clan decides I'm in. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-17, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

I'll guarantee any pics above showing a grimace...

I'll guarantee any pics above showing a grimace actually are a joyous pain.

Starting with the way cool banner and poster art, IAB may not have been physically there but was in spirit. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

How often do you see a 300SL, yet with a bike...

How often do you see a 300SL, yet with a bike rack?! (Pic taken day of the DD / 6:00a)
Chatted with the proud owner and made the circle of connections. Then we switched topic to the ride, bikes and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-17, 11:53 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Oh yes, chopped and re-drilled too. No joke. ...

Oh yes, chopped and re-drilled too. No joke.

As for the bars, much appreciated for the offering, D. but we're all set. I had a similar bar but un-known brand, possibly Modolo or custom made. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-17, 11:38 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Wingman- \\\\\\\/////// LOL but of course I'm...

Wingman- \\\\\\\/////// LOL but of course I'm riding on old Clements tubulars and the spares are early 'nice' Vittoria's.

Now for Jill's machine, she inherits the prime vintage clincher Vitto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-17, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Doc- LOL As for myself, Robbie can leave me 5...

Doc- LOL
As for myself, Robbie can leave me 5 out of the sixer as I'll likely be pushing this up a few. 35 g.i. low, sub 23 lbs. and tubulars.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Jeezos, you guys and all that triple this and...

Jeezos, you guys and all that triple this and that..... (but for the 6 pack part :thumb:)

We've a gal joining the clan thats going to make us cry. Backyard bike build with schtuff out of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-17, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

As CM above but bringing two bikes. thank you

As CM above but bringing two bikes.
thank you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

On the calendar. Also, RAW looks...

On the calendar.

Also, RAW looks interesting, though perhaps only do the two day with rest overnight version.
http://rideacrosswisconsin.com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Neat to see the enthusiasm already setting in for...

Neat to see the enthusiasm already setting in for next year. (Robbies frat house idea ;)

I kind of take any of these rides while on vintage as another element to the challenge. The terrain and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-16, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Finally, a moment to read thru and reply to the...

Finally, a moment to read thru and reply to the fun weekend. (Back in Bloomington and the kids off to their first day of the school year. I'm soon to sneak off for a good long ride ;)

Had a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Covered~

Covered~
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-16, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Being the C&V party and DD event coincides this...

Being the C&V party and DD event coincides this year, I canceled out on the following. Just a drive further north. History (http://www.antiquecarrun.org/history.html)

The route is pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-16, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10jqt2B8eyU/UBCvtsHiK5I/...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10jqt2B8eyU/UBCvtsHiK5I/AAAAAAAABU4/qBBhbrfKcNg/s1600/Deschutes+Chainbreaker+White+IPA.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-16, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

We'll miss you to Bob. The bus will be rolling...

We'll miss you to Bob. The bus will be rolling for the Sunday recovery ride but take a looky here. You're always in thought. :thumb:

As Robbie, say hi to your lovely bride and that fury fellow. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-16, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Hey Skip, much appreciation for the thought but...

Hey Skip, much appreciation for the thought but don't sweat it. Just wrapped up Peter H. ride (less tape and cal's) and he mentioned likely will be in Chicago this week. Regardless, we'll meet up yet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-16, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

That is some good humor. We think alike. ...

That is some good humor. We think alike.

Bringing this one again but not for the Dare ride. Quite the challenge last year.
https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7749/28827013586_9a7c4de0d0_c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-16, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Thanks chrome- He originally planned to have it...

Thanks chrome-
He originally planned to have it powder coated and figured they would also do the prep. Waited until a few days ago and then learned they would do the job but not fill and prep....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-16, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Robbie, you want to do bar wrap and cal's? lol ...

Robbie, you want to do bar wrap and cal's? lol

Oh my, this last cram project for a fellow forum member has been a doozy. Don't kick me in the shins for it. Between my usual daily chaos, this one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-16, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Whats this Doc, you crashed and rashed? Plus...

Whats this Doc, you crashed and rashed? Plus you've been hitting all the premier C&V cycling events. Wow!

I vote Doc honorary C&V ambassador and ironman award :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-16, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

For Saturday, cogs on the left / Regina Oro 14 -...

For Saturday, cogs on the left / Regina Oro 14 - 30T steel six speed replacing the five speed ally Zeus 14 - 22 T.

42-52 T rings and dangerously running a N. Record derailleur.

Just shy of 37...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-16, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Oh yeah! All of your bikes are absolute...

Oh yeah! All of your bikes are absolute knockouts.

Looking forward to another great time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-16, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Up for a Friday ride. Like the idea of E-S rail...

Up for a Friday ride. Like the idea of E-S rail trail ride but seems to be quite a distance from the Friday evening event. Thinking we'd be back back by 2-3:00 pm at latest?

Also while up there,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-16, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

One very memorable moment. You can't fully see...

One very memorable moment. You can't fully see the darned rear lamps, has treasures hanging off the back but whats not seen later on is Mister iab had hauled the trash cans from the party on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-16, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Steve- you planning on bringing the Hetchins? The...

Steve- you planning on bringing the Hetchins? The NW IL region you mentioned has similarities but at the DD, I find the road surface conditions more favorable. The rollers are beautiful with just the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-16, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Happy New Year all ~ Lately I haven't had much...

Happy New Year all ~
Lately I haven't had much time to play, much less think about bikes but to check in on this thread is awesome! Even with the event eight months from now the enthusiasm is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-15, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Perhaps I can just drag the cooler. In the werks...

Perhaps I can just drag the cooler. In the werks a 1987 Truk 520, gear inch range 27 to 108. Come to think of it, can use one of my ratty kiddie trailer's and convert it. Also have a portable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

iab would clean up in those Popular Mechanics DIY...

iab would clean up in those Popular Mechanics DIY ideas.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-15, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

^Neato and very light in weight! Looking forward...

^Neato and very light in weight! Looking forward to seeing it. You'll be just fine having that 40 inch range. Somewhere I have the S-A hub ratios and will look it up when I get a chance. From...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-15, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

^ Gear inch? Could also swap the rear to find...

^ Gear inch? Could also swap the rear to find something to get into the 40 gear inch range. For top end, there's many rollers for gravity to do the rest. You'll be slinging oil! (fyi: I did the 150k...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Nice recovery Robbie. For a moment thought you...

Nice recovery Robbie. For a moment thought you were just showing off, giving us 20 push-ups or.... :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-15, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Indeed the one! Much appreciated as every bit...

Indeed the one! Much appreciated as every bit re-cycled helps. First thought it was French but its a German made Durex. Unable to find an appropriate removal tool, I resorted to dismantle it while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-15, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Next year could one up them....... Mister O....

Next year could one up them.......
Mister O. Egg :p

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/images/French/Egg_Oscar/w_tail_cone.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-15, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Now looking back, I think riding the Dairyland...

Now looking back, I think riding the Dairyland Dare with vintage completes the experience. Yes, I get the pilots in their carbon fiber aero this and that but getting together with other riders on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-15, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

You might be correct. As mentioned earlier, I...

You might be correct. As mentioned earlier, I didn't bother to log but took Dairyland Dare advertised distance and el. gain. However, I only noted my start and finish- total ET. Had my phone, gps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-15, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmen...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-15, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

The C&V official start was 7:00am. I spotted...

The C&V official start was 7:00am. I spotted others on earlier steel bikes that were not at the fire dept. party or perhaps not regulars of this forum or CR list??? Anyways, it was neat looking grid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

I vote ldmataya as best dressed on both days. I...

I vote ldmataya as best dressed on both days. I pinned his number on the back of his vintage wool Legnano jersey, of course matched to his bike. He was also sporting a spare tubular! (you can see a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-15, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Mike- GREAT vids! The one at Gov. Dodge -...

Mike- GREAT vids! The one at Gov. Dodge - shenanigan passing in the dirt was me...lol. The old Huret front plunger type derailleur was growling at me all day. 4 speed cog and 54-97 gear in. range...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-15, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Firstly, thanks to Robbie for getting the C&V...

Firstly, thanks to Robbie for getting the C&V gearhead's together and group recognition at the DD.
(Later will post a few pics.)

Also, a great thanks to the Mineral Point VFD crew and their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-15, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Stay positive all! My plans too just had a slight...

Stay positive all! My plans too just had a slight derail. Friend and old war vet, had a mishap in his home this AM. Took him to ER. Skipping the bloody details but was an all day ordeal. I'm way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-15, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Put your name where you can ride. Thursday,...

Put your name where you can ride.

Thursday, 38 miles, from someplace in Madison? (the post says "continues" but I'm not sure from where.
AM
RobbieTunes



PM
RobbieTunes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-15, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Bob, you're welcome to snag and ride anytime! I...

Bob, you're welcome to snag and ride anytime! I also owe a big thanks to quite a few other forum members in the build. Just a happy and most appreciative caretaker of it. My wheel build has a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

^^Dang Pete, you're like the road-runner tearing...

^^Dang Pete, you're like the road-runner tearing it up!

Today I took an extended 2 hour lunch break ride. Same 30.8 m. loop / 1027 el. gain / nominal winds, but this time had longer wait times at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-15, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

OH NO, just the stinkin' hot in this humidity....

OH NO, just the stinkin' hot in this humidity. I'm out of excuses. Same old loop, little 'speed bumps' el. gain but this time on much newer 33 year old bike. Looking tired, duct tape on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-15, 11:45 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Nice Chrome! Almost seem's everyday we get a...

Nice Chrome!

Almost seem's everyday we get a good thunderstorm, fun trying to dodge them and get a ride in.

I'm gaining confidence for a bike knocking on 60 years old. Hesitant to say but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-15, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,842
Posted By crank_addict

Ha. The Bata's make a lot of sense if one ends up...

Ha. The Bata's make a lot of sense if one ends up hiking a few. Wearing old cleats and walking some of these hills could make for some outstanding entertainment.

Speaking of vintage shoes and...
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