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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By 52telecaster

Very cool

Very cool
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 399
Posted By 52telecaster

Beautiful motobecane, but that's redundant. All...

Beautiful motobecane, but that's redundant. All motos are beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,535
Posted By 52telecaster

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Trail from east Peoria IL to Morton.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,303
Posted By 52telecaster

I Love the grand jubilee. They changed a lot over...

I Love the grand jubilee. They changed a lot over the years. I think the ones with the long cage jubilee derailleur are most sought after and I do have one but personally I think the later models...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,080
Posted By 52telecaster

I'm sure you already have the too small frame but...

I'm sure you already have the too small frame but let me just say, too large always works better for me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,357
Posted By 52telecaster

I rode my gitane three speed on an overnight...

I rode my gitane three speed on an overnight camping trip. 38-19. On 650bx42....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,210
Posted By 52telecaster

https://velo-orange.com/products/hinged-water-bott...

https://velo-orange.com/products/hinged-water-bottle-cage-clamps

These work for me. I may have had the occasional cable rub but the bikes shift beautifully.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,824
Posted By 52telecaster

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Morning coffee in my favorite mug!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,061
Posted By 52telecaster

It's your bike, if you are a bad person, I am...

It's your bike, if you are a bad person, I am Satan himself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 885
Posted By 52telecaster

After dinner..... ...

After dinner.....
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By 52telecaster

Don't forget coupling caps!

Don't forget coupling caps!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,357
Posted By 52telecaster

I do that often because the later plastic oil...

I do that often because the later plastic oil fillers often break when you open them. The hub takes so little oil that it's easy to put a teaspoon in the axle end.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By 52telecaster

Grand records are the bomb. I took mine touring...

Grand records are the bomb. I took mine touring once. 700x35 plus fenders fit!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 652
Posted By 52telecaster

I have a full vitus jubilee. I think it rides...

I have a full vitus jubilee. I think it rides better than the 531 jubilee I have. However the 531 has the awesome long cage jubile derailleur which is just too cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,303
Posted By 52telecaster

Imperfections make em ride so much better!

Imperfections make em ride so much better!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 934,034
Posted By 52telecaster

I did actually use a wrench on the nut holding...

I did actually use a wrench on the nut holding the volume control in. Picked this up today and found a bad solder joint. Now it sounds lovely!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By 52telecaster

Not bike related but Sarah received a postcard...

Not bike related but Sarah received a postcard from Antarctica!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,898
Posted By 52telecaster

Suntour goodness!

Suntour goodness!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By 52telecaster

My girlfriend has one of those, she was so happy...

My girlfriend has one of those, she was so happy when we found it. She's been riding a sekine for 8 years now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,490
Posted By 52telecaster

When I see a Schwinn three speed I hope the frame...

When I see a Schwinn three speed I hope the frame is rusted and awful because I only really like them for the hubs, switchgear and brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 974
Posted By 52telecaster

What I notice is how well some bikes coast, and I...

What I notice is how well some bikes coast, and I swear a well broke in sturmey archer aw hub seems to roll better than anything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By 52telecaster

That site has some beautiful stuff. Makes me...

That site has some beautiful stuff. Makes me appreciate all the cool old stuff I havnt thrown away.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,535
Posted By 52telecaster

I used to use it a lot on a 12 mile work commute....

I used to use it a lot on a 12 mile work commute. One day coming home from Dunlap torrential rains had the tunnel two feet deep in water. I turned back and took roads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,535
Posted By 52telecaster

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Bridge over route 6 in Peoria IL....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,593
Posted By 52telecaster

I really wanted to like it but I've become...

I really wanted to like it but I've become spoiled by the hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,303
Posted By 52telecaster

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Camping trip tonight on my three speed gitane tdf.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,357
Posted By 52telecaster

Not English but I am rocking an aw hub. On a...

Not English but I am rocking an aw hub. On a camping trip tonight on the Rock Island trail....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,593
Posted By 52telecaster

Those bb dynamos were a real step forward as I...

Those bb dynamos were a real step forward as I remember but I tried one a year or so ago and while it was useful it was a distant second to a dynamo hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,303
Posted By 52telecaster

The px10 looks awesome. I have really gotten into...

The px10 looks awesome. I have really gotten into the 650b stuff lately. So comfy for an old man, like you I rarely pedal through corners.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,357
Posted By 52telecaster

Too cool. I had a friend with back trouble who...

Too cool. I had a friend with back trouble who mostly rode recumbents. He said climbing was aided by the backrest. I bet Freddy had no problem on it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,593
Posted By 52telecaster

I ride nothing but vintage steel but for lighting...

I ride nothing but vintage steel but for lighting I use modern dynamo hubs and modern led lights. Some things just work better. Heck my sturmey archer hubbed bikes have dynamos and led lights.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 701
Posted By 52telecaster

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It's the latest thing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,357
Posted By 52telecaster

Many spots along the Mississippi have serious...

Many spots along the Mississippi have serious bluffs with climbs. They aren't long but they are steep!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,058
Posted By 52telecaster

Really excellent

Really excellent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,358
Posted By 52telecaster

If you go 700c 35s fit easy and roll well....

If you go 700c 35s fit easy and roll well. Personally I prefer the VO portuer bars in 23.8mm. you can fit bar ends and VO makes levers that fit too. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 539
Posted By 52telecaster

I've used em too. If you don't mind a campy...

I've used em too. If you don't mind a campy derailleur, you won't mind the cage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,189
Posted By 52telecaster

I think the pastry looks like a highly stylized...

I think the pastry looks like a highly stylized brain. No idea why it strikes me that way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 507,586
Posted By 52telecaster

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I built this as a loaner and it's a gas. Pretty darn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 526
Posted By 52telecaster

I think rolling would get that to a pretty nice...

I think rolling would get that to a pretty nice spot. Plus white paint isn't too bad for touch up. Cool score. I have a free welded 730 frameset I wish someone needed. It's really quite nice but with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,303
Posted By 52telecaster

That is beautiful and frankly I tour with a...

That is beautiful and frankly I tour with a fairly similar cockpit. My partner rides but won't do a tandem at all. So there's that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,303
Posted By 52telecaster

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Gitane Tour De France in 3 speed 650b garb. It's an excellent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By 52telecaster

I'd buy it, pay shipping and a generous handling...

I'd buy it, pay shipping and a generous handling fee. I also need it like I need a hole in the head.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 754
Posted By 52telecaster

I loved the letter about a three speed hub on a...

I loved the letter about a three speed hub on a light sports touring frame. I could have written it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,734
Posted By 52telecaster

Very cool!

Very cool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By 52telecaster

I'll take the top bob now if someone wants to...

I'll take the top bob now if someone wants to facilitate!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 342
Posted By 52telecaster

Ream the seat tube to 25.4 and you'll probably be...

Ream the seat tube to 25.4 and you'll probably be in great shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,189
Posted By 52telecaster

To be honest, they were the only brifters I ever...

To be honest, they were the only brifters I ever liked. Later I tried some Shimano 10 speed which convinced me that suntour friction barcons were what I wanted forever but the 8 speed campy worked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By 52telecaster

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74 repaint p15 can do it all! 33s on this one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By 52telecaster

I like the early 70s too. The p10 and p15 have...

I like the early 70s too. The p10 and p15 have excellent clearance when mounting 700c.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,189
Posted By 52telecaster

Such a great frameset. It was also my first...

Such a great frameset. It was also my first experience with brifters and man did they work well.
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