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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,007
Posted By ehcoplex

I recently put 175s on my PX-10 just for the heck...

I recently put 175s on my PX-10 just for the heck of it, and not really expecting that I'd notice a difference from the 170s, but..... I really do notice the diff, and I like it. My comfort-zone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 399
Posted By ehcoplex

Get a paint pen & line those lugs- show off the...

Get a paint pen & line those lugs- show off the lovely Nervex shorelines!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,079
Posted By ehcoplex

French-fit, ne plus ultra....!

French-fit, ne plus ultra....!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,079
Posted By ehcoplex

My 58cm '72 PX-10, with the seatpost and stem...

My 58cm '72 PX-10, with the seatpost and stem maxed out, and still not 'tall' enough. After this photo I went to a tall Technomic stem and a longer seatpost from Velo Orange. It worked, but..... I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

legnano frame, Albany NY, $150

www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/400296676049198
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 696
Posted By ehcoplex

Bars & saddle- whatever is most comfortable for...

Bars & saddle- whatever is most comfortable for you.
Housing...... I'd go with grey- maybe not 'correct' but at a distance probably closer in appearance. And white housing always seems to very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By ehcoplex

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x1500/mafac_cantis2_ae46a7ad25e8f369f418a4dcccc2785178fcf5e5.jpg
I love the elegant simplicity of the Mafac cantilevers..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By ehcoplex

When the French get things right they really get...

When the French get things right they really get them right..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By ehcoplex

Clipless pedals in general IMO look awful, but at...

Clipless pedals in general IMO look awful, but at least are practically invisible with shoes clipped into them. Though these aren't made anymore, technically I don't think their production run years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,358
Posted By ehcoplex

700c is slightly smaller than 27”, so that buys...

700c is slightly smaller than 27”, so that buys you a wee bit more clearance…. Are you sure the canti brakes have enough adjustment range to go from 27” to 700c? They should, but it’s not always the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By ehcoplex

https://velobase.com/CompImages/Crankset/806C285D-...

https://velobase.com/CompImages/Crankset/806C285D-551A-478F-99B5-C86FC8E14C30.jpeghttps://velobase.com/CompImages/RDerailleur/D61AB6F1-0A6B-4489-B792-20C404DBB8E0.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By ehcoplex

PSA- I just got an email that Soma is 30% off...

PSA- I just got an email that Soma is 30% off everything through Monday.. code: superspring24
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,648
Posted By ehcoplex

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x1395/px_10_wells_bridge_02_1b8ab339d45b31aad24d092aad1561a04b2e8ae9.jpg
'72 650b conversion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,288
Posted By ehcoplex

The problem with a stand like this is that it has...

The problem with a stand like this is that it has to be built with the spacing for a specific tire width so it wedges in just right. Too loose and it's not stable, too tight and, well, the wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

"Grand Luxe" (?), French, $100 near Philly

'Grand Luxe' (Astra?)
Nervex pro lugs, Campy brakes, Huret mechs..... TBH if it was close to me I'd probably snag it for the parts..... maybe..
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,166
Posted By ehcoplex

Maybe this deserves a new thread, but as it's a...

Maybe this deserves a new thread, but as it's a 'continuation' of my '72 PX-10 adventure I'm adding it here. The above '72 was always a little bit small for me and I'd been keeping my eye out for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,288
Posted By ehcoplex

I’ve (mostly..) aged out of aggressive,...

I’ve (mostly..) aged out of aggressive, pedal-through cornering, so I’m pretty sure I’ll be OK. Generally not a Shimano lover, but these are my favorite clipless pedals- work well, look decent on a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-13-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 438
Posted By ehcoplex

Those are neat!

Those are neat!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,288
Posted By ehcoplex

Ha- the scrap-wood special! A Nervex Pro lugged...

Ha- the scrap-wood special!
A Nervex Pro lugged Motobecane is definitely on my 'want list'....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,288
Posted By ehcoplex

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1512x1512/px_10_ii_89a8e779de66365a063279ed10bc846617723f28.jpgMy newly ‘renovated’ ’72 PX-10 650b. I’d been riding a too-small 58cm (pretty sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

Px-10, dc, $250

Rough looking PX-10, was listed for a long while at $500, now $250. RD upgraded to SLJ, Ideale saddle looks decent.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/609956803398738...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,358
Posted By ehcoplex

amen

amen
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,288
Posted By ehcoplex

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1019/th8_new_bars_01_100f99c086d9f6dcc05ccb946ded5993e5b476aa.jpg
Updated the captain's cockpit with upright bars to reflect the fact that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,863
Posted By ehcoplex

If you want black and shiny for the seat I think...

If you want black and shiny for the seat I think you'd be better off sourcing one that was/is originally black... They're not cheap, but Brooks does currently produce a black version of the team pro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,863
Posted By ehcoplex

From the photo(s), the Brooks Pro looks like all...

From the photo(s), the Brooks Pro looks like all it needs is a bit of cleaning and some Proofide. I don't see any cracks/tears and doesn't look overly dried out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,941
Posted By ehcoplex

TBH, I think the looks/attention the bike gets is...

TBH, I think the looks/attention the bike gets is more than half the reason she humors me by agreeing to ride! But it most definitely is an exercise in 'radical communication' and relationship...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

Good that's not near me- I wouldn't be able to...

Good that's not near me- I wouldn't be able to resist it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 933,941
Posted By ehcoplex

Swapped out the drops on my Pug TH8 tandem for...

Swapped out the drops on my Pug TH8 tandem for upright bars- looking forward to weather warm enough that I can convince the S.O. to stoke to the coffee shop.....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,356
Posted By ehcoplex

So my fantasy that a tandem might get my...

So my fantasy that a tandem might get my significant other more interested in riding hasn't really played out as I hoped- rides to the local coffee shop and hops farm/brewery are probably going to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

Set up an alert on eBay.com & eBay.fr- that's how...

Set up an alert on eBay.com & eBay.fr- that's how I scored the set on my PX10 650b for $50 (IIRC) and more recently a single one for $20.... now to just see how long it takes to (affordably) find a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 736
Views: 49,221
Posted By ehcoplex

Mad Honk read my moaning about living in a bike...

Mad Honk read my moaning about living in a bike co-op 'desert' and took pity and sent me my very own B-O-C! I'll be rummaging through it tomorrow. Thanks, Dave- & the check for postage will be on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

RAIDs have a longer reach than Racers and are...

RAIDs have a longer reach than Racers and are sought after for converting from 700c to 650b.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-19-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 731
Posted By ehcoplex

Ooof, having to part with this has got to hurt....

Ooof, having to part with this has got to hurt....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

Mais, oui...! That's about what I paid for the...

Mais, oui...! That's about what I paid for the set of RAIDs I got on eBay.fr for my PX-10 650b. I've had good luck buying parts from France.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

Raleigh International, NJ $450

Copper Raleigh Internationals seem to be in the air of late..... wish this were a little bigger, a little bit closer....

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1088186548985591
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

Hideous crankset, but dang.... $100!?

Hideous crankset, but dang.... $100!?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 846
Posted By ehcoplex

Much appreciated, but... I'm 87% sure I read...

Much appreciated, but... I'm 87% sure I read somewhere in my searchings that the bearing size differs between the Helicomatic version and the 'regular' one, which makes me think the cones might also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,288
Posted By ehcoplex

Nice! Mafac cantis will definitely look better!...

Nice! Mafac cantis will definitely look better! Is that a delrin RD with a long cage grafted onto it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

Cilo (Sport 105?), $100 Manlius, NY

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/763575355198300
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,096
Posted By ehcoplex

IMO, if your total budget is $500, reserve at...

IMO, if your total budget is $500, reserve at least $100 of that for potential/probable needs like new tires, cabling, brake pads, etc. Maybe more if you may want a new saddle, or different stem,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3,247
Views: 419,081
Posted By ehcoplex

Boy, that is some shiny chrome goodness, there. ...

Boy, that is some shiny chrome goodness, there.
Appreciate the report! I picked up some of the same Vittorias from the sale a while back & have built up a set of tubular wheels to go on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

Cheap Campy Mech set, Brooklyn, $25

Need a good clean & polish, but heck, $25....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1354723318546267...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

OK, you take the matte black, I'll take the...

OK, you take the matte black, I'll take the smoked chrome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

It's a repaint- one of the images shows a Cycle...

It's a repaint- one of the images shows a Cycle Art San Marcos, CA decal on a chain-stay. No chrome, no lug-lining. Looks like there might be a little metal flake in the paint, too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,391
Posted By ehcoplex

I've seen quite a few photos of Japanese riders...

I've seen quite a few photos of Japanese riders running Guidonnets and stoker hoods. Aesthetically I find there's something a little goofy looking about it, but I can see the practicality of having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By ehcoplex

Ha, 'rough' hasn't seemed to stop me from...

Ha, 'rough' hasn't seemed to stop me from lightening my wallet before....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,229
Posted By ehcoplex

Heck, I can (now) play this game! Acquired...

Heck, I can (now) play this game! Acquired yesterday. I almost walked away, as it wasn't in as nice condition as it appeared in the FS listing. Chrome on the forks looked well beyond saving. But a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,552
Posted By ehcoplex

This is not entirely accurate information. A...

This is not entirely accurate information. A well-fitting/fit-tested N/KN95 mask provides a degree (imperfect, but real) of protection for the wearer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-25-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By ehcoplex

Oh, once it’s in the forest it’ll be OK, it’s...

Oh, once it’s in the forest it’ll be OK, it’s getting it in there that’ll be tricky… The SO is WFH tomorrow :innocent:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-25-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By ehcoplex

Yeah, I really wish this one were black! Looking...

Yeah, I really wish this one were black! Looking at it tomorrow. Trick may be sneaking it into the basement.......
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