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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,012
Posted By jdawginsc

Oooo. Nice and pretty!

Oooo. Nice and pretty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By jdawginsc

I have one of those in the stash. Are they...

I have one of those in the stash. Are they comfortable?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By jdawginsc

Probably easier to find Puch than Austro- Daimler...

Probably easier to find Puch than Austro- Daimler for sure.

Probably easier than trying to find touch up paints for AD. They obviously had competitions in house to come up with the least...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By jdawginsc

I bid on some of those on eBay about 3 or 4 years...

I bid on some of those on eBay about 3 or 4 years ago. Lost. I had a pair but have no clue where they went after I left home!

Come to think of it, not sure where my Lake cleats went either...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 439
Posted By jdawginsc

Agree with AmCo. That’s a great bike for whatever...

Agree with AmCo. That’s a great bike for whatever you want to with it...dirt drop, gravel, hybrid commuter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By jdawginsc

And so the rabbit hole begins! Starting down...

And so the rabbit hole begins!

Starting down the road in toe clips is largely dependent on getting the hang of it from a stop. the toe clip buckle is on the outside of the pedal allowing you to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 599
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s an eBay item, I agree. Buy it now at the...

That’s an eBay item, I agree. Buy it now at the price she would want/deserve, and start bidding on the higher side.

Reserves are tricky on eBay. I don’t mess with them.

It’ll take awhile, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By jdawginsc

The black housing is hurting my heart... For...

The black housing is hurting my heart...

For that particular housing a Dremel cutting wheel works well. I cut the silver version for the Bianchi with “cable cutters” (don’t know their official...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,004
Posted By jdawginsc

Oh crap. The one bike that would make me break my...

Oh crap. The one bike that would make me break my moratorium, and in my size...nooooooooo. Lotus Supreme...pink...chrome lugs.

Anyone close?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By jdawginsc

Fascination is not the word. It’s more like...

Fascination is not the word. It’s more like walking closer to the alligator to get a better picture of it on the riverbank.

I have no doubt that it could become a keeper after the treatment I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By jdawginsc

Thats awesome! I know it has to feel good.

Thats awesome! I know it has to feel good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By jdawginsc

The pin was loose? I thought I left it in the...

The pin was loose? I thought I left it in the outer plate so you could pop it back in? Sorry if it wasn’t. I might have left it out thinking I would shorten the chain by a few links...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By jdawginsc

That came out beautifully! Bravo!

That came out beautifully! Bravo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By jdawginsc

Looking great. I was right about the bronze...

Looking great. I was right about the bronze looking good with the AD. Perfect!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By jdawginsc

AD paint seems to polish up really well. I had to...

AD paint seems to polish up really well. I had to Amazon the nail polish since it’s not your ordinary garden mill plum color... it is some sort of dark mystical plum!

Those metallic braided cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,708
Posted By jdawginsc

Yes. Without rim strips the tube presses down...

Yes. Without rim strips the tube presses down into the spoke holes and pop goes the weasel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 498
Posted By jdawginsc

Tires can seem to make a difference as well. Are...

Tires can seem to make a difference as well. Are they both the same make? Different widths? Different tread patterns? Body positioning?

In fairness to the design, that was Cannondales first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By jdawginsc

Both of you are making progress on those builds...

Both of you are making progress on those builds and both look great!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By jdawginsc

While relaxing yesterday after an unusually...

While relaxing yesterday after an unusually robust day for me at the gym I did a little math.

I have only bought the Blasphemous Raleigh in anticipation of the Clunker/On the Road challenge in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 346,303
Posted By jdawginsc

That’s a nice deal for people without...

That’s a nice deal for people without anxiety...very generous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 380
Posted By jdawginsc

Thank you! It came out nicely I think. I hope I...

Thank you! It came out nicely I think. I hope I can honor its legacy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,421
Posted By jdawginsc

I’m just impressed by the space folks have....

I’m just impressed by the space folks have. Suburban plastic land living afforded me only a single car garage. Which is for the best because having more space would have mean more opportunity to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,973
Posted By jdawginsc

That might be a little obsessive, but a...

That might be a little obsessive, but a toothbrush dipped in Dawn water actually does work like the chain cleaners Park used to sell.

Just plop it on the freewheel part of the chain while peddling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,421
Posted By jdawginsc

I admire the space you guys have in basements and...

I admire the space you guys have in basements and outbuildings...

Though it is probably for the best I have less space!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,421
Posted By jdawginsc

You need more stuff in those drawers...you can...

You need more stuff in those drawers...you can see the bottoms. If you need help filling them, I am here to oblige!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-16-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 882
Posted By jdawginsc

That would be a brifter of unknown type. Unhooded...

That would be a brifter of unknown type. Unhooded and a bit stiff, but operational. Maybe early Veloce or Mirage?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 882
Posted By jdawginsc

Per request...the somewhat challenged loveliness...

Per request...the somewhat challenged loveliness of the Modolo “...” calipers. Sort of meant them as parts, but they do function! I think.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 380
Posted By jdawginsc

Post shake down shorter ride. Thoughts: ...

Post shake down shorter ride.

Thoughts:
1. The rear end is more squirrely than I thought it would be out of the saddle. Very quick in turns though
2. I should have further tightened the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 380
Posted By jdawginsc

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Some headset drama, but due to my calculations....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 380
Posted By jdawginsc

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Seat tube honed and smoothed out!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 380
Posted By jdawginsc

1992 Bianchi Giro build up.

To honor the generosity shown by SpeedofLite and his friend who unfortunately had to move his bikes onward, I felt I should build it up and provide some of the story.

SOL... oops, not good to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,973
Posted By jdawginsc

Probably the grime, but who knows!

Probably the grime, but who knows!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,421
Posted By jdawginsc

It was an eye opener how many redundancies I had...

It was an eye opener how many redundancies I had and extra groups. I had to compare them against wheels and frame sets and it sort of made me a bit queasy at the excess (thus the sales).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,421
Posted By jdawginsc

Maybe a surplus library or school district sale?

Maybe a surplus library or school district sale?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By jdawginsc

De rust and see if there’s enough tube left....

De rust and see if there’s enough tube left. Especially in that second picture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,421
Posted By jdawginsc

Smooth slides. Ball bearing. Was $40, maybe? ...

Smooth slides. Ball bearing. Was $40, maybe?

Problem is, I am so efficient with the garage it masks how much too much I have...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,421
Posted By jdawginsc

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By jdawginsc

Echoing this, it’s fun to look for/find the parts...

Echoing this, it’s fun to look for/find the parts as well, though expensive...but I imagine there are a lot of shops in your vicinity that might have little hidden gems! My assumption could be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,342
Posted By jdawginsc

When did Bianchi stop the Japanese production...

When did Bianchi stop the Japanese production bikes and move to Taiwan. That might be a clue to it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By jdawginsc

Ok. Some guiding questions... 1. establish...

Ok. Some guiding questions...

1. establish size range (usually a 2-3 cm spread...I can ride 55.5 to 57.5 and not have to make terribly extensive adaptations, but 56 is my preferred)

2. Tubing:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By jdawginsc

Me too! With room to spare! ...

Me too! With room to spare!


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,854
Posted By jdawginsc

Bianchi Giro

Started on this one. Will make a thread on it to honor the generosity of SpeedofLite and his friend.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,510
Posted By jdawginsc

AD SLE rehomed. Fiorelli frame in process. ...

AD SLE rehomed.
Fiorelli frame in process.
Waiting for friend to receive bikes for his wife, daughter and him.

Mint green Cannondale to be built up next weekend for local rehoming.

In other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,077
Posted By jdawginsc

Mountain bikes seem to be easier to morph to a...

Mountain bikes seem to be easier to morph to a usable size (not too big...just ranging on the small side).

I have ridden 15” frames comfortably up to about 20/21” (likely my “true” size).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 344
Posted By jdawginsc

Indexed or friction? STX is either 7 or 8 speed...

Indexed or friction? STX is either 7 or 8 speed capable indexed...so you COULD do 7 speeds with the hub you have (I think).

If married to 6 speeds, any of the micro-ratchet shimano thumb shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,004
Posted By jdawginsc

THe dog looking at the absurdly high stem made me...

THe dog looking at the absurdly high stem made me chuckle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By jdawginsc

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and am...

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and am glad he was able to leave a legacy of good memories for you to share.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 82,904
Posted By jdawginsc

So there are three Bauer frame makers? Australia,...

So there are three Bauer frame makers? Australia, Canada and West Germany?

Some cool ones, Rob.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 14,004
Posted By jdawginsc

Dang, they are all out there tempting me at the...

Dang, they are all out there tempting me at the same time!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-12-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 974
Posted By jdawginsc

Probably going to put this on the Cannondale for...

Probably going to put this on the Cannondale for local re-homing next weekend. This way it will find a new home and be used. Last minute offers considered.
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