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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 781
Posted By rccardr

(shrugs shoulders) I dunno. Have owned and...

(shrugs shoulders)

I dunno.
Have owned and enjoyed 80’s Cinelli’s but not enough to keep one permanently.
There have been many, many Centurions in the stable. All nice riders,some have been on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,687
Posted By rccardr

Currently a Shimano CX-70, (the Do Everything FD)...

Currently a Shimano CX-70, (the Do Everything FD) but have also sucessfully used a Dura Ace 7400.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,190
Posted By rccardr

Two suggestions from someone who runs 12-30...

Two suggestions from someone who runs 12-30 cassettes with 48/34 cranks on several bikes:
1) Chain is too short in big/big
2) Don’t use small/small. In fact, I don’t use the bottom half of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,015
Posted By rccardr

Good point. Catalog shows a painted fork but...

Good point. Catalog shows a painted fork but similar crown shape. Clippy things are undeniably period Schwinn.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 235
Posted By rccardr

Pls post a pic of the other side.

Pls post a pic of the other side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By rccardr

30 sporty miles around two local lakes on the...

30 sporty miles around two local lakes on the Cherubim Sportif. Recently installed a vintage Sugino PX series 46/36/26 triple to enable better climbing on the steep, abrupt gravel roads in this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 307
Posted By rccardr

That CX 70 will definitely shift the triple...

That CX 70 will definitely shift the triple flawlessly…when friction shifted.
Many here will be interested to find out how it works with STI shifters.
Not me personally, but…others.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By rccardr

Those roads do look familiar… While you were...

Those roads do look familiar…
While you were doing that, got in a quick (and I do mean quick) 20 miles with my daughter and SiL just before the rain hit here.
For some inexplicable reason, they...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,350
Posted By rccardr

He’s being difficult? Won’t accept expert...

He’s being difficult? Won’t accept expert opinions? Certain he knows the ‘value’ of this pile? Fine.
Now it’s his problem, not yours.
Done.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,274
Posted By rccardr

Why is my head still hurting?

Why is my head still hurting?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 455
Posted By rccardr

The Park Tool web site is your good friend. ...

The Park Tool web site is your good friend.
Visit it, listen to it, read it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,479
Posted By rccardr

That’s a pretty decent $650 bike in today’s...

That’s a pretty decent $650 bike in today’s market. Not great, but decent.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,479
Posted By rccardr

Poor photo doesn’t tell much. Condition of...

Poor photo doesn’t tell much. Condition of components is a big piece of the value.
Is it full Dura Ace, including hubs, headset and seatpost?
Tubulars or clinchers?
Is the Rolls saddle in good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

fify

fify
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 662
Posted By rccardr

Thanks for the video. That trick with the allen...

Thanks for the video. That trick with the allen key to tension the spring and install the backing plate before inserting the C clip is pretty slick.
Learned something new!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By rccardr

Rode the Pegoretti today, 32 miles or so. Feels...

Rode the Pegoretti today, 32 miles or so.
Feels funny to be back on 25mm tires pumped up to 100 Psi after a week on softer fatties.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,274
Posted By rccardr

These are always interesting discussions, and...

These are always interesting discussions, and they pop up every year or two.
Always two camps:
A) If you don’t cold set your frame to 130mm your bike will explode!
B) Done it dozens of times over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By rccardr

Not precisely correct. The purchase price can...

Not precisely correct. The purchase price can only be deductible to the extent it exceeds the value received.
If that’s a $900 bike, there is no deductible amount.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+...

...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+ miles. Zero problems, what a companion!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53557629083_d30097202b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pAGRcZ)IMG_7082...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53585902071_ca...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53585902071_cae866e42e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pDcKMi)IMG_9599 (https://flic.kr/p/2pDcKMi) by Doc Mertes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193222933@N07/), on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53585038327_1a...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53585038327_1a4e5657bf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pD8k2a)IMG_9615 (https://flic.kr/p/2pD8k2a) by Doc Mertes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193222933@N07/), on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53586348395_b4...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53586348395_b434797368_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pDf3sx)IMG_9646 (https://flic.kr/p/2pDf3sx) by Doc Mertes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193222933@N07/), on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53585926756_7f...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53585926756_7fce085a98_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pDcT7U)IMG_9657 (https://flic.kr/p/2pDcT7U) by Doc Mertes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193222933@N07/), on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53586373120_a5...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53586373120_a5beedcc72_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pDfaNQ)IMG_9674 (https://flic.kr/p/2pDfaNQ) by Doc Mertes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/193222933@N07/), on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

Not much I can add to what's already been...

Not much I can add to what's already been reported here by The Usual Suspects.
Many thanks to Gugie for his organizational skills and for fronting the $ for the accommodations, which have to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,559
Posted By rccardr

All of the 80’s ST Cannondales are marvelous...

All of the 80’s ST Cannondales are marvelous riders.
My 88 gets more miles each year than any other bike in the stable.
They travel well, too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 663
Posted By rccardr

Lots of down tube shifters in The Lab- in fact...

Lots of down tube shifters in The Lab- in fact everything but the Canyon Endurace CF has ‘em.
For indexed, anything Shimano from 6 to 10 speed.
For friction, 6207 Shimano are the faves. Enough...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-01-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,274
Posted By rccardr

At $450, that’s a good price. Have owned a couple...

At $450, that’s a good price. Have owned a couple of Davidsons and they have all been lovely well built bikes.
However, unless the derailleur hanger is unusually short, that RD should happily shift...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 389
Posted By rccardr

That's very interesting. I've only ever seen the...

That's very interesting. I've only ever seen the tabs break off on 6208 6 speed DT shifters.
Do you use boss mounts with indents for the tabs? If the boss mounts have a smooth ring instead of one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By rccardr

It’s a sickness. Embrace it.

It’s a sickness.
Embrace it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 810
Posted By rccardr

Well done, sir! Very nice write-up on an amazing...

Well done, sir! Very nice write-up on an amazing bike.
We don't actually 'own' these moments in time; we are only their temporary caretakers.
I clearly remember meeting with the then-owner around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 683
Views: 110,028
Posted By rccardr

We'll be there March 3rd. No Basso tho.

We'll be there March 3rd.
No Basso tho.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

Send lawyers, guns and money. And some Kool...

Send lawyers, guns and money.
And some Kool Stop Pads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 585
Posted By rccardr

Just use a thru-bolt and nyloc nut.

Just use a thru-bolt and nyloc nut.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 979
Posted By rccardr

46/34 is easy. Any Deore crankset from the 80’s...

46/34 is easy. Any Deore crankset from the 80’s would work set up as a double with the rings of your choice.
Bottom bracket of 115mm should do the trick.
I’ve done this exact setup on at least a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,229
Posted By rccardr

It’s a fun ride but I won’t be able to make it...

It’s a fun ride but I won’t be able to make it this year.
Plus, the cows scatter when you ride by!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,368
Posted By rccardr

Even when it rains, it never rains on our parade.

Even when it rains, it never rains on our parade.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By rccardr

My choice would be the Tempo, especially a late...

My choice would be the Tempo, especially a late 80’s model with Tenax tubing. Limited to 25mm tires, but otherwise an exceptional value.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,228
Posted By rccardr

I had a drameset resprayed and rechromed (rear...

I had a drameset resprayed and rechromed (rear triangle,fork, head tube lugs) about five years ago by Franklin Frames. Jack Trumbull did the paintwork but he contracted the chromework out to someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By rccardr

No pics cuz I don‘t do Tapatalk but 31 miles...

No pics cuz I don‘t do Tapatalk but 31 miles around Palm Springs CA today on the 88 Cannondale ST.
Was not rearended by a truck, which was a nice improvement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,231
Posted By rccardr

Absolutely this. Why sell something for $25-50...

Absolutely this. Why sell something for $25-50 when you can give it to Goodwill or the coop, set your own reasonable price (see IRS guidelines before getting crazy) and take it as a hassle free tax...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-27-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 744
Posted By rccardr

That’s such a good deal it makes me want to cry. ...

That’s such a good deal it makes me want to cry.
And David builds good stuff.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-24-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,064
Posted By rccardr

Mmmm. I think if built in June 85 was actually...

Mmmm. I think if built in June 85 was actually sold as an 86 model. 85’s had chrome seat stay tips and 4.5mm shifter mounts.
86 models had the more common 5mm mounts used for modern indexed shifting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,835
Posted By rccardr

Shimano STX-RC series cranks used 58bcd inner...

Shimano STX-RC series cranks used 58bcd inner rings that go down to 20 teeth, can be found on the big auction site for around $65-70.
Race Face made 94/58 bcd triples too, and they are likely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By rccardr

My professional life was very stressful and...

My professional life was very stressful and required super-human time management just to survive.
Compensation was great but the psychic toll was significant.
When I retired I wanted to be able to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By rccardr

When I retired ten years ago, I took off my...

When I retired ten years ago, I took off my wristwatch and put it in the nightstand drawer.
Just checked: still in the drawer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By rccardr

There is that. On the other hand, now every day...

There is that.
On the other hand, now every day is like Saturday but without traffic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 494
Posted By rccardr

Scozim hosted a marvelous (mostly gravel) ride in...

Scozim hosted a marvelous (mostly gravel) ride in the Palouse a few years ago. Gorgeous roads and scenery, first class companionship!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,788
Posted By rccardr

Nasty here, too. Same rain/snow/freezing rain...

Nasty here, too. Same rain/snow/freezing rain scenario. 11 degrees tonight.
Looks like NEO2T time!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-14-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,944
Posted By rccardr

Good point. A really nice 7410 group with crisp...

Good point. A really nice 7410 group with crisp shifting but without hubs will go for $499 every day.
Looks like the wheelset has DA hubs, so if it’s clincherit’s got to be worth $200-300....
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