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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2,403
Views: 567,647
Posted By merziac

Agreed for the most part and not surprised by Mr....

Agreed for the most part and not surprised by Mr. Wells assessment.

Pretty sure she didn't take many "bad" pics. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 471
Posted By merziac

That is wonderful and cool as heck. :thumb:

That is wonderful and cool as heck. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,270
Posted By merziac

Pretty sure these are here already but...... ;) ...

Pretty sure these are here already but...... ;)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,270
Posted By merziac

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,270
Posted By merziac

Nothing uninspiring here to me, well equipped and...

Nothing uninspiring here to me, well equipped and very get it done appearing from here. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,712
Posted By merziac

Forgot to add a critical for me note. I...

Forgot to add a critical for me note.

I always lock the cable to the bar with electrical tape, full wrap to the exit and 2-3 at the exit so it stays put and doesn't mess with the actual bar tape....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,012
Posted By merziac

As well as scared and psycho, failure was not an...

As well as scared and psycho, failure was not an option. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,464
Posted By merziac

Well the less polite terms come from those who...

Well the less polite terms come from those who have no business weighing in, they should quickly and succinctly be summarily dismissed in short order. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,464
Posted By merziac

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a...

Not surprised by this, it exudes quirkiness in a great way, those seat covers are genius, they add a perfect amount of whimsy, especially on a bike like this.

Great work. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,419
Posted By merziac

cudak888 Curt, I went with silverware drawer...

cudak888

Curt, I went with silverware drawer divider/organizers, some screen/wire versions but there are more robust versions, some are not that cheap so.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,064
Posted By merziac

This seems to me to may have been what helped...

This seems to me to may have been what helped them catch fire in the market so fast.

Close enough worked just fine for most, especially new riders that may have lacked confidence.

Sizing far...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,064
Posted By merziac

All good, anything that makes any of this work is...

All good, anything that makes any of this work is golden. :thumb:

Many of us are past the point where form can still overrule function, whatever it takes to get down the road well is what it is,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 917
Posted By merziac

Glennfordx4, Sheri, So sorry for your loss,...

Glennfordx4, Sheri,

So sorry for your loss, thank you for your kind words telling us about this.

I am also Ford guy so Glenn's posts always got my attention when they came up, figured we were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 542
Posted By merziac

I almost never ride in the drops, never raced,...

I almost never ride in the drops, never raced, back, neck, arms, hands and wrists can't go there and I can't see down there. :twitchy:

That being said, I also can't stomach C+V without them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By merziac

Glad you pulled that off, could have been a much...

Glad you pulled that off, could have been a much different outcome. :twitchy:

Looks like you were on the perfect bike from here, great work on this. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,508
Posted By merziac

Well, at the bridge, not sure where the "on" pics...

Well, at the bridge, not sure where the "on" pics are ATMO. :twitchy:

Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks OR, open grate over the mighty Columbia.

A little squirrelly with just the right amount...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 284
Posted By merziac

:thumb: jjhabbs Pretty and pretty dang cool...

:thumb: jjhabbs

Pretty and pretty dang cool John, very nice score, no Condor knowledge from here, my bad. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Sellers remorse can be far worse...

:thumb:

Sellers remorse can be far worse than buyers IMO. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,064
Posted By merziac

Again with the stem and SP, and the bars/levers...

Again with the stem and SP, and the bars/levers cranked way up to meet me. :twitchy:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 784
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place, we live for this stuff. :thumb:

You need 5 posts X 2 days for 10 to post pics, anti spam measure that serves us very well.

You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,044
Posted By merziac

It's even more impressive in person. ;)

It's even more impressive in person. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,064
Posted By merziac

Tx, yeah that's a long one, I have a chrome one...

Tx, yeah that's a long one, I have a chrome one that is a bit longer but it seems to be a lesser model as the crappy plastic head and sleeve/grip do not come off like the regular one's.

This is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,064
Posted By merziac

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 28,614
Posted By merziac

Great work and bikes lads. :thumb:

Great work and bikes lads. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,064
Posted By merziac

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Lots of stem and SP. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,064
Posted By merziac

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 193,090
Posted By merziac

Not sure about the "sport" aspect but this one...

Not sure about the "sport" aspect but this one was built for Paris Brest Paris by one of the very best in the business and I can tell you from personal experience it gets more stable the faster you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,262
Posted By merziac

The French constructors who took tandems and all...

The French constructors who took tandems and all else very seriously used cantis to win a lot of competitions, races and contests.

The Concourse de machines technical time trials, Paris Brest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 516
Posted By merziac

Rat Rod, scrub off all loose and soft rust, maybe...

Rat Rod, scrub off all loose and soft rust, maybe matte or clear coat some select parts, rub out some/most with oil, penetrant, preservative or maybe gun bluing, flat or matte black for accents? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,044
Posted By merziac

You need to get to the alter before she comes to...

You need to get to the alter before she comes to her senses. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,161,379
Posted By merziac

That's one heck of a story, plenty cool if even...

That's one heck of a story, plenty cool if even only half true. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,044
Posted By merziac

Nothing pathetic about it, your riding, your...

Nothing pathetic about it, your riding, your deal, plain and simple.

My riding is quite pathetic by most standards here but I'm fine with it, it is what it is and I'm good with it, I have to make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,044
Posted By merziac

While I agree with plenty of this in theory I...

While I agree with plenty of this in theory I will posit that IMO many here including and especially myself derive great pride, pleasure and satisfaction from the immense sense of accomplishment that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,044
Posted By merziac

Well good luck, I have way too much of all of...

Well good luck, I have way too much of all of that, 2 riders live in the garage with too much else, parts storage and cleaning is there too and the main tool box that is half the size of a car.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,628
Posted By merziac

Yessir, I get it, please trust me on this. ;) ...

Yessir, I get it, please trust me on this. ;)

I'm on the opposite end of this at 6ft tall with a 38in inseam I need a bike that fits someone much taller without the reach to go with it.

Just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,628
Posted By merziac

No worries and this is what we lovingly refer to...

No worries and this is what we lovingly refer to as a BSO, bicycle shaped object.

And while maybe a perfectly good bike that is somewhat bottom of the line, all steel for the most part, heavy and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 262
Posted By merziac

Back at ya. ;)

Back at ya. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,097
Posted By merziac

No such thing as an unwanted Stumpy. ;) ...

No such thing as an unwanted Stumpy. ;)

Maybe temporarily lost or houseless, waiting to be saved. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,190
Posted By merziac

Once you sort out a water bottle, you could add a...

Once you sort out a water bottle, you could add a rear rack or saddle bag, big or small, a newer gravel bag doesn't not look the part but you could go with a Acorn, Swift, Carradice, etc.

I like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,917
Posted By merziac

A few random pics. ;) ...

A few random pics. ;)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,169
Posted By merziac

Yeah, it took me quite awhile to get there, over...

Yeah, it took me quite awhile to get there, over a month or more I think, had a couple false starts.

Dylansbob was working his way towards it as well, he was a ferry ride away that held him off a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,169
Posted By merziac

Wow, never seen a chrome Stumpy, pretty sure they...

Wow, never seen a chrome Stumpy, pretty sure they didn't sell them like that but never say never, I'll be kicking you from here. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,169
Posted By merziac

You're welcome and Tx. Seems like this was...

You're welcome and Tx.

Seems like this was originally chrome but it has newer stick on decals and so far no one has ever seen a chrome one so its a bit odd.

I honestly haven't ridden it much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,169
Posted By merziac

Ritchey set up for road. ;) ...

Ritchey set up for road. ;)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,874
Posted By merziac

Brilliant! :thumb: I have a long piece of...

Brilliant! :thumb:

I have a long piece of thinwall that I flattened one end, I may have to upgrade to a batter up version. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,049
Posted By merziac

My bikes are my friends. :roflmao2:

My bikes are my friends. :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,049
Posted By merziac

People getting upset is on them, my bike, my...

People getting upset is on them, my bike, my rules, I'm not gonna let them ride it anyway. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,628
Posted By merziac

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21,742
Views: 3,082,158
Posted By merziac

So awesome, anything she gets on is C+V in the...

So awesome, anything she gets on is C+V in the best way, an absolute force of nature. :thumb:

PAUL has a new, fun Q+A with her on his blog right now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,859
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Beautiful! Very nice, this would...

:thumb: Beautiful!

Very nice, this would appear to be more of a screamin yellow, almost candy if you will from here to me. ;)
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