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Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,030
Posted By sced

I always stand at least part of the way when...

I always stand at least part of the way when climbing hills of some length and find that standing and sitting alternately rests different muscles so I can keep going more easily.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By sced

1st generation Campagnolo Chorus rear derailleur...

1st generation Campagnolo Chorus rear derailleur (image below from Velobase)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,179
Posted By sced

Old man's Macario Professional.... ...

Old man's Macario Professional....

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1020572_0b7f963514cb0f06fd1d764bb8c75f72534795dd.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,881
Posted By sced

YAY... fish ON!

YAY... fish ON!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 210
Posted By sced

Try a straightened metal coat hanger..... Not...

Try a straightened metal coat hanger..... Not ideal, but an alternative approach is to use cable clamps and run housing all the way from the brake lever to the caliper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,303
Posted By sced

No stickers on the frame but this article says...

No stickers on the frame but this article says Altec 2

http://jcpearson.blogspot.com/2008/03/cyfac-le-mythique.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,303
Posted By sced

Thanks, so I'll add another, a mid 2000's Le...

Thanks, so I'll add another, a mid 2000's Le Mythique TT frameset with a Record 10 road group.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,303
Posted By sced

Early 2000's Cyfac Etoile (Star) frameset bought...

Early 2000's Cyfac Etoile (Star) frameset bought off Ebay for a song with a Centaur 11 group.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 47,166
Posted By sced

Early 2000's Cyfac Etoile with Centaur 11 group ...

Early 2000's Cyfac Etoile with Centaur 11 group

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1185x889/cyfac_gold_1_mod_4_5f50578bf7fb9b09c19737bc06ff5c1d167f6bd9.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,352
Posted By sced

I was being silly and don't know about non-Campy....

I was being silly and don't know about non-Campy. I suspect the most correct answer is ymmv.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,352
Posted By sced

I only ride Campagnolo. Their shifters are always...

I only ride Campagnolo. Their shifters are always perfect in size and shape.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,589
Posted By sced

Yowza, that's quite a collection!!!

Yowza, that's quite a collection!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,173
Posted By sced

And what hubs are they?

And what hubs are they?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,589
Posted By sced

1973 Holdsworth custom, a Christmas present from...

1973 Holdsworth custom, a Christmas present from mom and dad that I ride frequently, including the last 3 days. I had the frame beautifully restored a few years ago. It's now wearing a tubular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,613
Posted By sced

I have bikes with brifters, but love riding my...

I have bikes with brifters, but love riding my classics just as much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,470
Posted By sced

What kind of stem is that? Also doesn't...

What kind of stem is that?


Also doesn't look like there are any weight savings with the frames around the holes plus some added drag
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,470
Posted By sced

It's just a couple of pounds. Cut back a bit on...

It's just a couple of pounds. Cut back a bit on the junk food.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,619
Posted By sced

I mostly hike with hiking poles in the winter. I...

I mostly hike with hiking poles in the winter. I think you use a lot of the same muscles - legs, core, upper body.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-13-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 512
Posted By sced

https://www.ebay.com/itm/335005850982?chn=ps&mkevt...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/335005850982?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,270
Posted By sced

YOWZA! - A recipe for romance - beautiful, a real...

YOWZA! - A recipe for romance - beautiful, a real color, Campy, no pie plates, better than jewelry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,774
Posted By sced

"Inspired by Andy_K...

"Inspired by Andy_K (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/andy_k-111144.html) and his chrome paint pen........ It's not perfect, but hell, it's way better."

Dang, the difference is Yuge!!! I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,710
Posted By sced

"My only forever" is a custom Holdsworth that was...

"My only forever" is a custom Holdsworth that was a 1972 Xmas present (when a HS Junior) from my parents as compensation for the new Datsun 510 they 'd bought for my older sister. The bike didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,744
Posted By sced

I still want to know the Wonder Bread answer

I still want to know the Wonder Bread answer
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-05-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 472
Posted By sced

A first gen Chorus long cage will handle a 7 spd...

A first gen Chorus long cage will handle a 7 spd freewheel with a 34t. I used a (n imitation) Road Link just to be safe.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,067
Posted By sced

Fantastic bike!!! Suggest you post in the...

Fantastic bike!!!

Suggest you post in the Classic and Vintage sub-forum for ideas. Many very knowledgeable people there. https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage

Personally, I would look for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 769
Posted By sced

You can use a 7-speed freewheel with 126mm rear...

You can use a 7-speed freewheel with 126mm rear dropout spacing and 7-speed chain. Largest freewheel cog size is largely determined by the rear derailleur's clearance and chain wrap capacity....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,023
Posted By sced

Velo is a good maker of inexpensive saddles. I...

Velo is a good maker of inexpensive saddles. I ride Velo copies of the Fizik Arione and really like them. I recently visited a wealthy friend who has expensive bikes, all with Ariones, and rode one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,781
Posted By sced

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1020572_74f309ac349e9e57ac27d6e57bfd353292bbf4b7.jpg
Macario Professional - est late 1970's
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,781
Posted By sced

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1020769_1bed741ad67549782f6fb2e29079a7268f9c2975.jpg
1973 Holdsworth custom, a Christmas gift from my mom and dad
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,597
Posted By sced

Episode Fourteen Interviewer.......Doug? ...

Episode Fourteen
Interviewer.......Doug?
Vercotti.............Doug (takes a drink) I was terrified of him. Everyone was terrified of Doug. I've seen grown men pull their own heads off rather than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 780
Posted By sced

Very kool!.... I always liked the look of Zeus...

Very kool!.... I always liked the look of Zeus components. My Macario has a Zeus fluted seatpost, hf hubs, and 2001 brakes w/ levers which is otherwise a Campy hodgepodge.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By sced

I wouldn't think the drag coefficient of just the...

I wouldn't think the drag coefficient of just the frame would in any way be meaningful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,911
Posted By sced

1973 Holdsworth custom. For Christmas 1972 my...

1973 Holdsworth custom. For Christmas 1972 my parents bought my 2-year older sister a new Datsun 510 and my consolation prize as 16-year old was a blank check for a new bicycle. A few years ago I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-22, 07:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,696
Posted By sced

Does anyone actually oil their hubs? .......As a...

Does anyone actually oil their hubs? .......As a practical matter are the clips necessary?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 903
Posted By sced

Could'ave been briefly exciting

Could'ave been briefly exciting
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,142
Posted By sced

https://www.ebay.com/itm/113852183514?chn=ps&_trkp...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/113852183514?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1-apsUkLMTgCP9LxRxrf_lw88&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=113852183514&targetid=&devic...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-22, 05:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,577
Posted By sced

One can never have too many bicycles. A different...

One can never have too many bicycles. A different one for every occassion and mood.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-22, 04:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 987
Posted By sced

I wonder if it could be made safe to ride by...

I wonder if it could be made safe to ride by bonding a then non-removable seat post or sleeve of appropriate length inside the seat tube
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-22, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,526
Posted By sced

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1020578_69798c0cb5a496780ac82ce9e43eb1937a0c896c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,526
Posted By sced

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1010401_5b57846a451dc3e504fccf0f17aad97a8bdda274.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,671
Posted By sced

I put a 14-34 7spd freewheel with a 1st gen...

I put a 14-34 7spd freewheel with a 1st gen long-cage Chorus rd and a roadlink on my Macario and even with a 52/42 crank I feel like a mountain goat.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-22, 04:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,736
Posted By sced

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_1976_6403b22a4a01336c66bd22390f93691895450f56.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,400
Posted By sced

Don't know if op has seen this thread on 1979...

Don't know if op has seen this thread on 1979 Holdsworth Professional. https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1159000-1979-holdsworth-professional-project-frame-track-bike.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,954
Posted By sced

I use an old saucepan that I put on that stove at...

I use an old saucepan that I put on that stove at low heat - easy peasy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-22, 05:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 537
Posted By sced

Looks high end with Campagnolo Record components,...

Looks high end with Campagnolo Record components, full wrap-around seat stays as used on the Professionals though the Pro's used a Cinelli style fork crown.

Maybe something similar hidden in here...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 635
Posted By sced

It depends on how used up the bike is. Metal...

It depends on how used up the bike is. Metal parts wear and plastic/rubber parts harden and crack. Some parts are expensive to replace and others not so much. Maybe you have a knowledgeable friend...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-22, 05:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,756
Posted By sced

I use gel super glue for all kinds of jobs -...

I use gel super glue for all kinds of jobs - amazing stuff, and you can buy it at Dollar Tree for $1.25 for 2 or 3 tubes. With a close fitting nail the repair will last forever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,704
Posted By sced

You can get more clearance between the rear...

You can get more clearance between the rear derailleur pulley and the largest cog by using a Road Link (or a less expensive copy from Ebay). You might be able to get a few extra teeth on the largest...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-22, 06:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,620
Posted By sced

I got my wife into riding at the same time I got...

I got my wife into riding at the same time I got back into it after a many-year layoff due to raising a family. I built her a custom classic racing bike from mostly used parts and upgraded as she got...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,634
Posted By sced

I second that you should post your interests in...

I second that you should post your interests in the Classic and Vintage sub-forum. There is tremendous knowledge about steel bikes there.
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