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It hurts just to read this thread. But yet, I keep doing it.
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Originally Posted by orcas island
(Post 17934357)
Inkandsilver - I remember seeing the thread you had regarding your 1977 Semi-Pro, and what a lovely bike that turned out to be. I think I will look it up again; I recall that you made some really nice choices when you modified it a bit. I took the '77 out for a quick 10 mile shakedown this morning after making a few adjustments to fit, and it was quite nice. I like our suggestions about the bar tape and saddle - the brown leather wrap and saddle would look classy! Think I'm going to look for a wider range freewheel as well; were you able to get a 30 tooth rear to work with the rear Cyclone derailleur?
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As others have stated, the right answer is to keep them both.
If you have to get rid of any of them, I am your size and could probably help you out :). |
Originally Posted by orcas island
(Post 17930848)
Gugie - the orange Semi-Pro was an EBay deal; reasonably priced and just my size (54cm). I'm actually in the SF Bay area, but have a cottage up on Orcas island that we visit in the summer.
It may be a bit premature to mention it now, but I'm planning to build out a couple of small, no frills "camping cabins" for vacationers and bike travelers to use when they are visiting Orcas. The San Juan Islands are a beautiful place to visit on a summer tour, and I'm planning to stock some spares and bike tools should any guests need to make repairs while traveling. Basically a bed, hot shower, limited kitchen, small deck and fire ring. I will let the C&V crowd know more as I get these built. It would be nice to meet some of the forum's contributors if they are in the area. Tough one on the bikes. I vote blue, but I don't know if you already have something similar in the stable. |
The camping cabins are on the slate for late Spring of 2016. I'm thinking simple, comfortable, and decidedly low tech. Any suggestions about what sort of tools and spares I should keep around for the vintage crowd? I'm a reasonable wrench, but this stash would be for folks to make their own repairs as needed...
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Hi: since I am local I saw you put the blue one on the CL block. sadly, way too small for me. No bites? its a very good price but I think people just do not know what they are missing.
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Originally Posted by orcas island
(Post 17937703)
The camping cabins are on the slate for late Spring of 2016. I'm thinking simple, comfortable, and decidedly low tech. Any suggestions about what sort of tools and spares I should keep around for the vintage crowd? I'm a reasonable wrench, but this stash would be for folks to make their own repairs as needed...
A list of tools and spares: floor pump cheap bike stand allen set Chain tool various freewheel tools and a small vice open and closed wrenches Crescent wrench old tooth brushes for cleaning the bits Pliers crank puller? Warning that it won't work on TA or Stronglight, those folks should know better! shop towels! cleaning fluids, degreaser, chain lube Spare tubes of various sizes-whatever you use gets tacked onto your bill, but at a lower markup than that toberlone chocolate bar that tempts you in the hotel fridge Spare cables Water bottles with your logo on them - a small profit center in itself! Leave an old, usable one for a dollar off... Goo, Fizz electrolyte tablets, Cliff bars. Bag Balm! or Chamois butter Phone number for a local mechanic who would be willing to make a house call, or overnight emergency repairs Call the area with all this the "bike spa". |
Yes , I decided to hang onto the orange '77 Semi- Pro. Kind of a tough call, but I have my eye on a Classic French bike that I'm hoping to buy and ride in next years Eroica ( Calif version). At this point it's "one bike out before another comes in"...
Thanks for coming up with such a comprehensive list of parts and spares to keep on hand for cyclists visiting Orcas Island next year. Hoping to have at least one "camping cabin" available by June, but if not, there is a small cottage already on the property that I can make available as well. It's a little more of a proper space than the cabins I'm planning to build, but comfortable for up to 2 couples plus kids. Not sure about the protocol for "advertising" this here on the forum? Don't want to step on any toes here... |
Originally Posted by orcas island
(Post 18045776)
Yes , I decided to hang onto the orange '77 Semi- Pro. Kind of a tough call, but I have my eye on a Classic French bike that I'm hoping to buy and ride in next years Eroica ( Calif version). At this point it's "one bike out before another comes in"...
Thanks for coming up with such a comprehensive list of parts and spares to keep on hand for cyclists visiting Orcas Island next year. Hoping to have at least one "camping cabin" available by June, but if not, there is a small cottage already on the property that I can make available as well. It's a little more of a proper space than the cabins I'm planning to build, but comfortable for up to 2 couples plus kids. Not sure about the protocol for "advertising" this here on the forum? Don't want to step on any toes here... If you want to PM me about the cottage...have you ever rented it out before? We're looking for new places to explore. |
Normally I'd say orange, but the blue one is so perfect as it stands, I'd keep that one.
[edit] oops, didn't notice you had already decided. Not like there was a bad choice to be made. |
Gugie - PM sent...
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I truly hope someone here gets this- if just to post more pix of it!
Great looking bike(s) BTW- I want to visit with [MENTION=177076]orcas island[/MENTION] and bring along a few bikes- he's got the fever for the old tourers and we ride the same size frames! I think he's already got all the bikes I've got... To include the Stumpjumper Sport... BTW- my Stumpjumper is a Bay Area bike from The Pedaler bike shop. I still have a copy of the receipt from the original owner. |
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