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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,863
Posted By qcpmsame

Very nice score that! Another vote for Schwinn...

Very nice score that! Another vote for Schwinn Twin-Stick shifter assembly. I have truly enjoyed these past few weeks coming back to these stem mounted shifters, on my fresh resto 1971 Super Sport....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,614
Posted By qcpmsame

Congratulations to you both! Having a spouse that...

Congratulations to you both! Having a spouse that shares the love of cycling is a big time plus. May you both have many miles and years together !!!

After 47-1/2 years here, it’s still wonderful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,118
Posted By qcpmsame

Mrs. Olsen must have dropped by.

Mrs. Olsen must have dropped by.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 763
Views: 270,473
Posted By qcpmsame

Still ready and willing to assist or facilitate,...

Still ready and willing to assist or facilitate, from NW Florida, in the southeast US.

Message me or reply here from my post.

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,751
Posted By qcpmsame

Kurt, The covenant of C&V secrecy is now...

Kurt,

The covenant of C&V secrecy is now invoked, my liege🫡

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,751
Posted By qcpmsame

Okay Kurt, you have me at “ involves a MIG...

Okay Kurt, you have me at “ involves a MIG welder”, you have to post this project here. Pretty please🙏

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 605
Posted By qcpmsame

Welcome to C&V world, great to have another...

Welcome to C&V world, great to have another engineer type aboard! Plenty of knowledgeable folks to help out here. I’m finishing up a ‘71 Super Sport, frame set bought from a C&V Forum regular, parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 459
Posted By qcpmsame

The alloy wheelset off of a parted out Supers...

The alloy wheelset off of a parted out Supers Sport would provide a nice choice for better braking surfaces.

I got a set of complete wheels for the current SS project now underway, from eBay, seen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 717
Posted By qcpmsame

Look like the early 70’s Universal center pull’s...

Look like the early 70’s Universal center pull’s lever hoods that came on my ‘72 Botty Special.

I’ll put good money on either juvela or repechage identifying them in a few minutes.

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,102
Posted By qcpmsame

Beautifully executed bike, well done sir on all...

Beautifully executed bike, well done sir on all of your handwork and building the Holdsworth for use. Best of luck on the Eroicas you undertake.

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 948
Posted By qcpmsame

Not a lot of C&V bike interest in NW Florida,...

Not a lot of C&V bike interest in NW Florida, when that Alan stayed on the floor so long, that like to have driven me up the wall wanting to buy it. Tight money at the time, the Medici took up what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,676
Posted By qcpmsame

No Schwinn expert by a long shot, just seen...

No Schwinn expert by a long shot, just seen several here lately while digging up some parts and components. I'm pretty sure those flat rail type were Mesingers, I know/remember that Troxel did supply...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 549
Posted By qcpmsame

Looks like they all might be pllsening up and...

Looks like they all might be pllsening up and pulling out, either new rims or digging up a full set of the eyelets, seen some bulk eyelets on the web here lately.

Are those the type that can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,676
Posted By qcpmsame

Looks beautiful, I’ve always liked the Campus...

Looks beautiful, I’ve always liked the Campus Green colourway on Schwinns. Yours is really setting a high bar for lightweight Schwinns here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 763
Posted By qcpmsame

The Kendas are good repops of the originals. Just...

The Kendas are good repops of the originals. Just picked up a pair of the 27X1-1/2 gumwalls last month. Look is very close to the original HD Schwinn Puffs I was looking to use on a new project. Saw...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By qcpmsame

Skinny, gray der cable housing for 70’s Schwinn

Oh learned elders of immense C&V Bicycle knowledge,

After many years away from building up a fresh C&V bicycle (or even riding since a year past, on Thanksgiving Day,) I have begun a 1971 Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 889
Posted By qcpmsame

Longer than I planned, or figured it might be....

Longer than I planned, or figured it might be. After the last round of therapy for the PD, I decided to get into the ‘71 Schwinn Super Sport frame I purchased from one of the gang here. Been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 889
Posted By qcpmsame

Similar build going on here right now.

Been forty forevers since I posted here, too. Been dealing with too many health issues the last few years. End of organ recital right now.

Looks good so far Dan, the clean up and polish really are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By qcpmsame

Thanks for this pointer, our son and D-I-L just...

Thanks for this pointer, our son and D-I-L just moved to Quebec, to begin his new job. When I take his Audi Avant up to them I’ll try and stop by the establishment and see for myself. Much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,828
Posted By qcpmsame

Agreed with this sentiment for the north central...

Agreed with this sentiment for the north central Gulf Coast.

Channeling your inner Jesse Winchester, from Twigs and Seeds, off of Nothing But A Breeze album, nice choice👍😏
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,407
Posted By qcpmsame

I see what you did there Bob😉 Bill

I see what you did there Bob😉

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,903
Posted By qcpmsame

Well said pastorbobnlnh and very timely also....

Well said pastorbobnlnh and very timely also. That last line could apply to so many situations in these times.

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,903
Posted By qcpmsame

My wife already for me to be able to ride daily,...

My wife already for me to be able to ride daily, and I only retired last November😏

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,487
Posted By qcpmsame

Reading through this thread, I’m really not...

Reading through this thread, I’m really not regretting retirement from 32+ years in military construction, site quality engineering, and program management.

Glad that you have a position Milo,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 05:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,903
Posted By qcpmsame

Between the Covid shut downs, some unusually cold...

Between the Covid shut downs, some unusually cold weather for our location, wife having the Covid plague the last two weeks and Parkinson’s related issues my cycling has ceased to exist. I can fully...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,107
Posted By qcpmsame

Seems like yesterday, I was new here and Sheldon...

Seems like yesterday, I was new here and Sheldon had replied to answer a question I had posted. He was very clear, yet polite and warm. Made me a follower of his website for good.

R.I.P. Sheldon,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,261
Posted By qcpmsame

Actually, we just squeeze nearby rocks for...

Actually, we just squeeze nearby rocks for hydration. Just apply more pressure😉

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,311
Posted By qcpmsame

Agreed on both points, after 1-year of nursing a...

Agreed on both points, after 1-year of nursing a Sears/Puch gas pipe framed BSO over more miles than I care to estimate, the Bottecchia my parents leg me make $10.00 per week payments on was heaven...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 959,082
Posted By qcpmsame

Doesn’t even phase me that I just passed 65 y.o.,...

Doesn’t even phase me that I just passed 65 y.o., and I was young and unattractive back in the day. As long as I don’t find my name in the obits it’s all good.

Pedal on lads!😏

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,947
Posted By qcpmsame

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Medici Pro Strada...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,108
Posted By qcpmsame

According to Vintage Cannondale website’s serial...

According to Vintage Cannondale website’s serial number guide: A 1990-1993 frame, second serial numbering group,
6=120 mm rear spacing
58 cm frame size
1090= Oct. 1990 frame build date
9672=...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-22, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,298
Posted By qcpmsame

That’s a really nice looking blue on the bike,...

That’s a really nice looking blue on the bike, amazing it’s held up so well. Hope that you’ll keep updating as you progress with the build. Those Valentino derailleurs aren’t so bad as some suppose....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By qcpmsame

If it’s already been suggested, my apologies, rhm...

If it’s already been suggested, my apologies, rhm does truly beautiful leather replacement on the old frame. If the reconditioning and tensioning does not do the job, you might consider looking into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,738
Posted By qcpmsame

No go here, gives me a notice I am not...

No go here, gives me a notice I am not private(?).

No link in #2 either.

Bill
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-07-22, 08:15 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 115,161
Posted By qcpmsame

Most welcome news, it’s good to see you and Rowan...

Most welcome news, it’s good to see you and Rowan cycling again. Keep the progress going.

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By qcpmsame

My guess: http://nohrd.com, What Chombi1 said...

My guess: http://nohrd.com, What Chombi1 said above.

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,294
Posted By qcpmsame

Welcome to C&V world, interesting project you are...

Welcome to C&V world, interesting project you are undertaking. I’ll offer a few things, most of the snags have been well addressed by the sages😉👍.

The stock Continental rear derailleur won’t...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,305
Posted By qcpmsame

And thus, the circle of C&V Cycling life begins...

And thus, the circle of C&V Cycling life begins once more.😏

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,197
Posted By qcpmsame

A screw/bolt extractor bit, as mentioned...

A screw/bolt extractor bit, as mentioned previously, could bite in and bring that cap head out. Reversed cutting bits dig in and give you enough purchase to break the threads loose. Spray the contact...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-21, 06:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,305
Posted By qcpmsame

Welcome aboard, enjoy the miles and smiles the...

Welcome aboard, enjoy the miles and smiles the Celo will be giving you.

A warning though, it’s addictive and resistance is futile. n+1 is more contagious than Covid-omicron😉

Bill
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-21, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 667,656
Posted By qcpmsame

jppe Were dealing with this in our church parish,...

jppe Were dealing with this in our church parish, it’s unnerving to happen on the obits, or read of a parishioner’s passing. Found that a few of my university professors and school friends had passed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,508
Posted By qcpmsame

Merry Christmas, Ben, and the same to everyone in...

Merry Christmas, Ben, and the same to everyone in C&V land. A belated Happy Hanukkah to those of the Hebrew battalion, here😉.

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,345
Posted By qcpmsame

Ride as much as I can, but I’m a wrencher to the...

Ride as much as I can, but I’m a wrencher to the bone. It’s the chronic Engineering Disease in me.

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,160
Posted By qcpmsame

Retired environmental engineer and field quality...

Retired environmental engineer and field quality engineer here, if you have already sanded and scrap-ed the original paint off of the frame, the hazard is past now. on refurbishment contracts, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-21, 06:41 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,957
Posted By qcpmsame

That video never gets old, always think of Pink...

That video never gets old, always think of Pink Floyd’s “Learning to Fly” in the B-17 segment. I’ll have to get the DVD out this afternoon, now😏

Bill

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,654
Posted By qcpmsame

I’ll check my sockets, they did work fine for my...

I’ll check my sockets, they did work fine for my two NR cranksets. Some of the later, last Sears items, were thicker walled, IIRC. The best level were beefier and had laser size marks. A post above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,654
Posted By qcpmsame

With Craftsman’s downgrading to its current...

With Craftsman’s downgrading to its current state, I am not certain that the “thin wall” sockets are offered. Lowes pushes the sets of tools and doesn’t seem to focus on single pieces much at all....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,329
Posted By qcpmsame

Now I really miss my ‘90 with the criterium...

Now I really miss my ‘90 with the criterium frame. Hope the build goes well for you!

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,411
Posted By qcpmsame

Great score, you should enjoy the fantastic ride...

Great score, you should enjoy the fantastic ride quality. My 1974 International is one I truly regret letting go.

Please keep us updated on how it goes.

Bill
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,957
Posted By qcpmsame

If one did not pootle when one could pootle, one...

If one did not pootle when one could pootle, one would never pootle.

Bill
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