How's your winter project coming?
12-23-21, 10:47 AM
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It is for sure, and I'm discovering that this is definitely one of those cases where the old methods are more advantageous, as I could have just had gugie do the work. I would be more upset if I didn't have a custom Hampsten on the way in a couple of months. Oh well, it will get fixed, but perhaps not quite as cheaply or quickly as I had hoped.
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It is for sure, and I'm discovering that this is definitely one of those cases where the old methods are more advantageous, as I could have just had gugie do the work. I would be more upset if I didn't have a custom Hampsten on the way in a couple of months. Oh well, it will get fixed, but perhaps not quite as cheaply or quickly as I had hoped.
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What happened to FedEx? They used to be reliable. Earlier this summer, it took almost a month for my Bianchi frame to get to Oregon from Kansas. I think one of their oxen died along the way. And then for the last week tracking showed it at various places in the Portland area and twice was listed as out for delivery without actually being delivered. I finally changed the delivery location to a local FedEx store and went to get it myself. A friend who works at a local bike shop told me that because of the odd dimensions of bike boxes they often end up in the back of the truck and the driver decides it's not worth the trouble to dig it out.
To there credit, USPS has been brilliant. The longest it took parts to arrive from Italy was 3 calendar weeks.
12-23-21, 11:12 AM
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Maybe it’s an Oregon thing. I had a set of hubs that went MIA and I ended up filing a lost package claim with Amazon and they promptly gave me a refund. The hubs showed up a week later and I contacted the third party vendor about returning them and nothing but crickets.
To there credit, USPS has been brilliant. The longest it took parts to arrive from Italy was 3 calendar weeks.
To there credit, USPS has been brilliant. The longest it took parts to arrive from Italy was 3 calendar weeks.
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12-23-21, 11:21 AM
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Back to projects….
My 1940s(?) Canadian market Rudge single speed is nearly “done”. The original paint still looks like hell but mechanically it should function like new. Pics will posted soon-ish.
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12-23-21, 11:22 AM
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My new gravel bike
I've had this pile of tubes and bits since it was last winter's project.
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12-23-21, 11:26 AM
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That's a nice looking bike! Just needs a bit of love.
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Winter Project
I'm in the midst of my winter project. More to come in the near future......
12-23-21, 11:43 AM
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How's your winter project coming?
Not as swiftly as I would like. Apparently the stays that came with these fenders are for 30" wheels. At least. 
12-23-21, 11:44 AM
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I told A few folks about my silly storage solution when my storage unit place told me my rent was going up $20/mo. Instead of just laughing it off, like most people would, I present my new storage solution...$800
...only until my work-shed is built when I retire...
...only until my work-shed is built when I retire...
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Thomas's Cino project has been stalled for a few weeks. I'm pretty sure it'll pick up steam again after Christmas. morning..
I'll likely make some changes on the Jeff Lyon( shorter crankset, tape and saddle, etc.). I have a couple of mountain bikes that need maintenance, and one or two bikes to move on to new owners.
Merry Christmas C&V members! And a very Happy New Year.
I'll likely make some changes on the Jeff Lyon( shorter crankset, tape and saddle, etc.). I have a couple of mountain bikes that need maintenance, and one or two bikes to move on to new owners.
Merry Christmas C&V members! And a very Happy New Year.
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It is for sure, and I'm discovering that this is definitely one of those cases where the old methods are more advantageous, as I could have just had gugie do the work. I would be more upset if I didn't have a custom Hampsten on the way in a couple of months. Oh well, it will get fixed, but perhaps not quite as cheaply or quickly as I had hoped.
The tide will turn for many builders once we get in the new year and lead times will be a year out in many cases, prices go up to scare off the repair work that hampers new frame production too for some.
I have never seen a crack estimated for less than $4-500 that wasn't a dropout or fork repair, its never cheap, let alone affordable.
You know I'm a big fan of Dave's and while all those listed here are in the world class category, Dave's experience puts at the head of the class IMO. There isn't any medium or type of repair or bike he hasn't built.
I would get it to Dave stat ifin I was you.
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12-23-21, 12:21 PM
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I suppose the winter project is finding a framebuilder with TIG welding capabilities to repair the crack where the top tube and head tube meet on my newly-acquired Ritchey Break Away. 
I consulted with gugie on the matter, who suggested possibly Breadwinner in Portland. I contacted Dave Levy at TiCycles, who quoted $500, which included replacing the head tube, and a date of July 2022. I've also sent an email out to Keith Lippy here in Salem, who is technically retired from framebuilding, but has apparently done repairs for others in the area recently. I haven't heard back from him yet.
I consulted with gugie on the matter, who suggested possibly Breadwinner in Portland. I contacted Dave Levy at TiCycles, who quoted $500, which included replacing the head tube, and a date of July 2022. I've also sent an email out to Keith Lippy here in Salem, who is technically retired from framebuilding, but has apparently done repairs for others in the area recently. I haven't heard back from him yet.
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My winter project is getting a bike bought and built for my nephew. I want to post pics but can't until I post at least 10 times apparently ha
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The 10 post rule was imposed to keep trolls and bots out. It's a short probationary period, and you can easily get to 10 posts quickly.
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12-23-21, 01:33 PM
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I've been helping strangers with their winter projects. I've sold almost everything that has the word "Campagnolo" on it from my bin: wheels, hubs, derailleurs, crankset, you name it.
The bad/jealous part is when they bring their project frame along with them to show me, like a beautifully preserved orange Stella.
The bad/jealous part is when they bring their project frame along with them to show me, like a beautifully preserved orange Stella.
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What happened to FedEx? They used to be reliable. Earlier this summer, it took almost a month for my Bianchi frame to get to Oregon from Kansas. I think their only oxen died along the way. And then for the last week tracking showed it at various places in the Portland area and twice was listed as out for delivery without actually being delivered. I finally changed the delivery location to a local FedEx store and went to get it myself. A friend who works at a local bike shop told me that because of the odd dimensions of bike boxes they often end up in the back of the truck and the driver decides it's not worth the trouble to dig it out.
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+1 on in store pickup, I always do this so it doesn't sit on the porch to get taken and I open, inspect to put any damage on them before its out of their hands so they have no recourse or plausible deniability. What happened to FedEx? They used to be reliable. Earlier this summer, it took almost a month for my Bianchi frame to get to Oregon from Kansas. I think one of their oxen died along the way. And then for the last week tracking showed it at various places in the Portland area and twice was listed as out for delivery without actually being delivered. I finally changed the delivery location to a local FedEx store and went to get it myself. A friend who works at a local bike shop told me that because of the odd dimensions of bike boxes they often end up in the back of the truck and the driver decides it's not worth the trouble to dig it out.
Meant to quote Andy, DOH!
12-23-21, 03:03 PM
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I wish I had a winter project! In 2021 I have been in N-1 mode.
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I suppose the winter project is finding a framebuilder with TIG welding capabilities to repair the crack where the top tube and head tube meet on my newly-acquired Ritchey Break Away.
I consulted with gugie on the matter, who suggested possibly Breadwinner in Portland. I contacted Dave Levy at TiCycles, who quoted $500, which included replacing the head tube, and a date of July 2022. I've also sent an email out to Keith Lippy here in Salem, who is technically retired from framebuilding, but has apparently done repairs for others in the area recently. I haven't heard back from him yet.
I consulted with gugie on the matter, who suggested possibly Breadwinner in Portland. I contacted Dave Levy at TiCycles, who quoted $500, which included replacing the head tube, and a date of July 2022. I've also sent an email out to Keith Lippy here in Salem, who is technically retired from framebuilding, but has apparently done repairs for others in the area recently. I haven't heard back from him yet.
Just don't bring up Masi...
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I dropped off some wheels at my guy's place at the start of cyclocross season. That's his busy season, I have to wait.
I turned down my seatpost from 27.2 to 27.0. I now need to now turn it down to 26.8.
I did get a 131 spindle that with a 2.5mm spacer, works with my crank. The 127 was too short. Stupid aluminum chainring.
I still need a first-gen cambio corsa. Any leads?
I turned down my seatpost from 27.2 to 27.0. I now need to now turn it down to 26.8.
I did get a 131 spindle that with a 2.5mm spacer, works with my crank. The 127 was too short. Stupid aluminum chainring.
I still need a first-gen cambio corsa. Any leads?
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My project for this winter is just making a few minor changes on bikes that I own, and to do deep cleaning on the ones that get the majority of the miles. I also want to build a bike rack on my enclosed rear porch, and get my bike stuff organized in the same area. No purchases, no builds.
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Another one without an exciting winter project. I've settled into a pattern of taking a bike or two apart over the winter for cleaning, maintenance, and tweaks. Most often, that's the rando bike. Part of my original weight savings on that bike was to downsize to one water bottle cage -- this winter's project is to shave off 40-60 grams so that the second bottle cage can be added back with no penalty. So trivial and nerdy I'm not sure if it merits much discussion otherwise. 
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