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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,731
Posted By smontanaro

Never Heard of Lidl. Is it like Aldi?

Never Heard of Lidl. Is it like Aldi?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By smontanaro

Not one, but two pairs of Specialized Touring...

Not one, but two pairs of Specialized Touring pedals. I would also like to take a moment to thank the eBay seller, funthingsfound (https://www.ebay.com/str/funthingsfound). I don't know if they are a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:35 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 14,040
Posted By smontanaro

Trek 730 frame, 58cm, $150

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bop/d/oconomowoc-82-trek-cm-road-frame-fork/7740241728.html
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-22-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 335
Posted By smontanaro

FS: Most of a mid-80s Conti Special - 60cm - $300

Aren't you tired of the same old Campagnolo/Cinelli/Brooks Italian stallions? Here's an opportunity to get an Italian steed with less obvious (sometimes equal, sometimes lesser) Italian components....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,529
Posted By smontanaro

Me too. I only ever had one at a time (never...

Me too. I only ever had one at a time (never enough time, money or space for a "stable"), but my last sports car was a 1970 914-6.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 346,330
Posted By smontanaro

Beginner's wheel building kit

Have you always wanted to build your own wheels but didn't know how to get started? Are you embarrassed that Kyle, the son of your riding buddy Eric doesn't ride bikes unless forced to, but manages...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 14,529
Posted By smontanaro

Just stumbled on a reference to this thread and...

Just stumbled on a reference to this thread and subscribed. I have something like 10-14 bikes and frames, depending on how you count (fewer in French, more in English? 🤷‍♂️). I have been good about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 14,040
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks for the rescue, cb400bill.

Thanks for the rescue, cb400bill.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 14,040
Posted By smontanaro

I came here to make this comment. While I can...

I came here to make this comment. While I can understand that it was problematic, there were at least recent posts which would still have value. Locking the thread with a pointer to this thread I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 782,556
Posted By smontanaro

For my Fuji: ...

For my Fuji:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/fuji_peace_803d5b7f72907d87860462da201b7949f09ecc78.jpg
I could use some new red CatEye shiny handlebar tape. I have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By smontanaro

It occurred to me that it might not be a bad idea...

It occurred to me that it might not be a bad idea to put together a thread about hood/lever fit. For instance, the SOMA hoods might be classified as an "A" for for Campy Record, Modolo (various...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,868
Posted By smontanaro

Yup, mine too...

Yup, mine too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By smontanaro

Gloves: ...

Gloves:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczPV62ue8cKmYV1N6t0ARbqk-VU-TEdrpMjJ_faPe3Pf6klksyuoNwbxilU5mOhJbwE74NFIkr7VYgsTEwcUZTOwA47PY-ucAWialB1QWQ3Ep3mANgmQrvjL=w450...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,868
Posted By smontanaro

Another Patina Pony nears its maiden voyage. I've...

Another Patina Pony nears its maiden voyage. I've made a few changes from the equipment that came with the bike. I decided I'll probably send it back to Portland to be my n+0 bike there, stored at my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 346,330
Posted By smontanaro

If still available, I'll take 'em.

If still available, I'll take 'em.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks. I suppose Richard Schwinn would be the...

Thanks. I suppose Richard Schwinn would be the ultimate authority, but here's what the FB ad says:



Now, this is just what the seller said and seems a bit indirect. Still, if—big if?—the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By smontanaro

Which post are you referring to? <rant...

Which post are you referring to?

<rant outragelevel="small">
People, this thread gets a ton of messages. By the time you see and comment on a particular post, it's possible multiple pages of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 349
Posted By smontanaro

I have a 9s Campy cassette on my Monti Special....

I have a 9s Campy cassette on my Monti Special. Large cog is 28T. As 79pmooney indicated, it was "a thing."

Branford Bike has some decoding help on their website:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By smontanaro

Brooks Swallow, seen here in vitro and in vivo....

Brooks Swallow, seen here in vitro and in vivo. Test rode it yesterday and pronounced it good.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6,487
Views: 782,556
Posted By smontanaro

I think I can help you out. Let me check the...

I think I can help you out. Let me check the stash.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By smontanaro

Small (50cm) Steelman

Low starting bid.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/315240683878


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,636
Posted By smontanaro

The racevelo guy has been posting here...

The racevelo guy has been posting here (https://www.bikeforums.net/23190369-post58.html) recently (as bike-vintage.eu). There is, at least, a real human in there somewhere.

In general, I think we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,246
Posted By smontanaro

His eBay listings don't mention the spoke brand....

His eBay listings don't mention the spoke brand. Does he use a common vendor, like Sapim?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,640
Posted By smontanaro

If you decide to get rid of them, let me know...

If you decide to get rid of them, let me know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,036
Posted By smontanaro

Reviving this long idle thread for a very good...

Reviving this long idle thread for a very good reason. The Automoto got put together enough for a ride a few days ago:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590159336_85bbd340f6_c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 346,330
Posted By smontanaro

PM sent...

PM sent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By smontanaro

Thanks. Was just thinking back to my experience...

Thanks. Was just thinking back to my experience with the original(?) Shimano One Key Release stuff on Shimano 600 cranks (probably came on others as well). As I recall, they shipped with some sort of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By smontanaro

Shouldn't these have little nylon (or other...

Shouldn't these have little nylon (or other plastic) washers which sit between the extractor and bolt? In addition, if you have the self-extracting bolt part, isn't it likely you'd also have this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By smontanaro

When I flipped my bro-in-law's threadless stem a...

When I flipped my bro-in-law's threadless stem a week or so ago, not having a torque wrench suitable for bike torque ranges, I used a 10-inch long socket wrench with a suspended 8lb dumbbell to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By smontanaro

Bike is sold pending payment. Thanks for the...

Bike is sold pending payment. Thanks for the interest and kind words about the patina.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By smontanaro

FS: Early 60's Frejus Tour de France, 60cm

This bike was an interesting project, but never gets ridden (Strava tells me I've ridden it 80.5 miles, maybe I've got 100 miles), and I could use the space, so I think it's time to pass it along to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 12
Ntd
Views: 607
Posted By smontanaro

Yes, it is. He dropped off the bike with a new...

Yes, it is. He dropped off the bike with a new saddle and said tape (in box). Later, when I got started, I noticed the texture. Here's our text exchange.

Me: You okay with a smidgen of velour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Ntd
Views: 607
Posted By smontanaro

Yup. In this case, the momentum actually...

Yup. In this case, the momentum actually increased a few days before when I installed some new tape on my bro-in-law's bike. That job didn't totally suck, so I figured I might get lucky with my own...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By smontanaro

54cm Bruce Gordon Chinook. ...

54cm Bruce Gordon Chinook.

https://www.facebook.com/share/QRoub7v57ZKXsrSZ/?mibextid=kL3p88

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Ntd
Views: 607
Posted By smontanaro

Ntd

My Schwinn Super Sport badly needed new handlebar tape. It's my winter road bike, so gets very little attention unless something really goes wrong. (I did put fenders on it back in January to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1,748
Views: 346,330
Posted By smontanaro

No local co-op wants it? Goodwill?

No local co-op wants it? Goodwill?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By smontanaro

We have one couple who comes from Britain each...

We have one couple who comes from Britain each summer. He's from here, she's the Brit. He rides the heck out of a Motobecane mixte in our fleet. Heck, I'd ride it if it was big enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,866
Posted By smontanaro

Sure. Whatcha supposed to do when your coffee is...

Sure. Whatcha supposed to do when your coffee is in your left hand? 🤷‍♂️
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 306
Posted By smontanaro

Just up the road in Evanston, we have several...

Just up the road in Evanston, we have several loaner bikes in our garage (we have an Airbnb unit in our three-flat). They get some use, but not tons. Most people drive or walk out seems.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By smontanaro

Big Bottecchia frames have come out of the eBay...

Big Bottecchia frames have come out of the eBay woodwork. Here are four, the smallest being 60cm:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/315196352068

​​​​​​https://www.ebay.com/itm/276277407845
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,866
Posted By smontanaro

"... you left ..." not "... your left ... "...

"... you left ..." not "... your left ... " ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By smontanaro

Specialized Touring Pedals - NOS

From the Bay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226023754237


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By smontanaro

Unless the image is critical to the reply, you...

Unless the image is critical to the reply, you can simply delete it. Even if it is, people will be able to click your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By smontanaro

My Monti Special has a braze-on set as well....

My Monti Special has a braze-on set as well. Great feel and braking. Got em from a CR member in Israel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,273
Posted By smontanaro

I had a frame once upon a time that had a second...

I had a frame once upon a time that had a second "brake bridge," with holes for a Pletscher rack. Kinda unique.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By smontanaro

Picked up a pair of SunTour barcons from CL....

Picked up a pair of SunTour barcons from CL. These are marked "Schwinn Approved."
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,111,316
Posted By smontanaro

I approached Kool-Stop several (10? more?) years...

I approached Kool-Stop several (10? more?) years ago about reproducing SunTour Superbe pads. They were very easy to work with and had them available for sale in a few months.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,866
Posted By smontanaro

This isn't really a cycling joke, but it does...

This isn't really a cycling joke, but it does involve muscles we use for cycling. When I posted it over on The Paceline a few years ago, they didn't get it. I'm trusting y'all are more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,322
Posted By smontanaro

Never letting you look at any of my bikes! ;)

Never letting you look at any of my bikes! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,866
Posted By smontanaro

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

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