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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,316
Posted By amillhench

I have heard the stock diacompes will handle the...

I have heard the stock diacompes will handle the conversion with no problem. I have a strong disdain for setting up smooth post cantilevers. Some would call this an inability.

If the post spacing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,212
Posted By amillhench

I would second reaching out to the classic...

I would second reaching out to the classic rendezvous google group. They are a wealth of detailed knowledge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,316
Posted By amillhench

Here we go. Angle isn’t perfect, but it stops on...

Here we go. Angle isn’t perfect, but it stops on a proverbial dime. The brake track on these is relatively narrow but there’s no chance of the pad hitting rim or tire.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,316
Posted By amillhench

Haha, attempts at getting him to ride in the...

Haha, attempts at getting him to ride in the trailer were met poorly.

In his younger years, he was a big fan of the sidecar though.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,316
Posted By amillhench

1986 Schwinn Passage

Ahhh the satisfaction of a completed build. 1986, made in Mississippi, Schwinn Passage constructed out of (mostly) Columbus Tenax.



Replaced brakes, pads, cables and housing, wheels, shifters,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 974
Posted By amillhench

Cassette, chain and cables get here Friday....

Cassette, chain and cables get here Friday. Weekend will be spent in the velocipede laboratory.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,006
Posted By amillhench

looks like an Ostrich handlebar bag, maybe F104?

looks like an Ostrich handlebar bag, maybe F104?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,717
Posted By amillhench

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Got out for a maiden voyage on this fixed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 48,887
Posted By amillhench

I’m in like Flynn.

I’m in like Flynn.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 772
Posted By amillhench

Beautiful. I think the paint and lack of decals...

Beautiful. I think the paint and lack of decals actually makes it look classier. Phil hubs don’t hurt, either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,267
Posted By amillhench

Volpes are one of the best all rounders. I’ve...

Volpes are one of the best all rounders. I’ve owned 3 and still have one in the shed built up fixed with S&S couplers.

I bet that will take 700x38s. 🤙🏻
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,097
Posted By amillhench

Measure your stack height. Verktyg has a great...

Measure your stack height. Verktyg has a great how to here:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1039918-stack-height.html

Once you know the stack height, you can find an appropriate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,097
Posted By amillhench

Nice progress! Love the new rigid fork.

Nice progress! Love the new rigid fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 749
Posted By amillhench

I’ll add another option to the foil: coke....

I’ll add another option to the foil:

coke. The beverage!

I’d definitely clean that up and ride it.

Hit it up with whatever car wax you have post polishing to keep it nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,111
Posted By amillhench

An update: I did not buy it, but I thought...

An update:

I did not buy it, but I thought of it often.

My wife is out of town this weekend, so me and my 2 year old decided to get some bonus points and clean out the shed. Oryx skull, old...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-20, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,465
Posted By amillhench

It wasn’t me. Although, I’d I see them around LC,...

It wasn’t me. Although, I’d I see them around LC, I’ll give a smile and a slightly jealous wave!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-23-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,465
Posted By amillhench

I know. It’s killing me. It’s beautiful, my size,...

I know. It’s killing me. It’s beautiful, my size, within driving distance.

I can only stay strong for so long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,081
Posted By amillhench

Very cool back story. I’d put the fattest,...

Very cool back story. I’d put the fattest, lightest tires I could find and ride it all over town.


Thanks for keeping it clean and on the road!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,675
Posted By amillhench

OP, I don’t have any helpful advice, but I’d tap...

OP, I don’t have any helpful advice, but I’d tap it to Italian.

I actually posted just to say that this bike makes my velo-maladies seem rather insignificant.

Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,048
Posted By amillhench

That’s what I’ve always done with them. Use a...

That’s what I’ve always done with them. Use a fine blades screw driver and they pop right out. Maybe grease the o rings upon reinsertion.

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,708
Posted By amillhench

Just got this 88(?) Jamis Dakar Sport up and...

Just got this 88(?) Jamis Dakar Sport up and running. Tange Prestige frame with Tange MTB fork.

Deore drivetrain is sweet, and it’s my first u-brake. Plenty of power to skid that rear tire.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,190
Posted By amillhench

Mystery Mercian

Hello all,

I recently purchased this Mercian frame which has been resprayed at some point in its life. I am looking for any help regarding it’s origins.

The bottom bracket has two serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,912
Posted By amillhench

I don’t want one, but I wouldn’t call it stupid....

I don’t want one, but I wouldn’t call it stupid. I like that people do so many variations with bikes. Tall bikes, super fat bikes, backwards bikes, left hand drive fixed gear, it’s all entertaining....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-19, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,815
Posted By amillhench

Because you have to raise the stem and drop bars...

Because you have to raise the stem and drop bars to create a similar position to a road bike. On most mountain bikes seat tubes are much shorter, top tubes are much longer and head tubes are also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,803
Posted By amillhench

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I just finished this fun build up. 1991 Bianchi...
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