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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,098
Posted By Classtime

America had no problem with Germany and got over...

America had no problem with Germany and got over it pretty quickly. You gotta acknowledge the racism.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,289
Posted By RCMoeur

I do. 1999ish Haro Extreme EX 0. Still works, so...

I do. 1999ish Haro Extreme EX 0. Still works, so no need to replace it....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,289
Posted By Eric F

I turned my 1999 Trek 9900 into a singlespeed. I...

I turned my 1999 Trek 9900 into a singlespeed. I also have a current Trek Procaliber 9.9 (essentially a 20-year newer version of the 9900). The Procal is a better overall bike, but for tight and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,289
Posted By Trav1s

1994 Specialized M2 S-Works here and I love the...

1994 Specialized M2 S-Works here and I love the playfulness of 26ers. Plus I’m too cheap to upgrade
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 980
Posted By Piff

These 126mm OLD hubs that are hyperglide...

These 126mm OLD hubs that are hyperglide compatible are somewhat uncommon in this good condition. 8 of 9 on 7! or 9 of 10 on 7! Great for those 126mm bikes you don't want to bother cold setting or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 617
Posted By CV-6

I no longer own these. I have not seen either...

I no longer own these. I have not seen either new owner on the list in some time, so I am sharing.

Number 1. Andrew said it is an early SRA. Full C-Record.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 617
Posted By Catnap

And the piece-de-resistance… a 3Rensho Cyclone...

And the piece-de-resistance… a 3Rensho Cyclone that was handmade by Yamaguchi for the 1978 New York Bike Show and equipped with a gold Suntour Superbe group. This was an epic project with a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 617
Posted By JoeBass

1986 Super Record "Lugless". The tiny 45cm seat...

1986 Super Record "Lugless". The tiny 45cm seat tube bike was too small to fit the standard lugs, so most of it is fillet brazed. That, along with the extra light tubing (Ishiwata 015, spec'd for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 617
Posted By FrejusFlyer

Here's my Specialized Allez 3Rensho. ...

Here's my Specialized Allez 3Rensho.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 980
Posted By jdawginsc

7 speed. I will try an 8 speed on there though. ...

7 speed. I will try an 8 speed on there though.

Edit: learned something new... 126 spacing. 7 speed only. For some unknown reason I thought it was 130.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,795
Posted By BTinNYC

I recently received their 6500 hoods and they're...

I recently received their 6500 hoods and they're very high quality.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,795
Posted By curiousabe

Just picked mine up, they feel nice :love: ...

Just picked mine up, they feel nice :love:

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-08-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By cinelliguy

Shimano Dura Ace First Gen? Hubset 36h Black 100/120mm $40

$40 shipped CONUS. Nice used condition. Quick Releases included. The rear has 120mm spacing with washers in place. The front and rear hub has some scratching as shown in images. The freewheel hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 110,044
Posted By mech986

And some more pics ...

And some more pics

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2803_c1a102d543fd48f35399fd3feb2911c641a03c50.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,614
Posted By iab

Sit down. Then shift.

Sit down. Then shift.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-28-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 687
Posted By Force

FS - Mel Pinto Special Tandem

I am selling a nice Mel Pinto Special French tandem. It has TA cranks, Simplex barend shifters, Mafac cantilever brakes, Mafac brake levers with double pull on one lever, Ideale 92 saddles, Cinelli...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 795
Posted By dddd

Modern custom Ultra-9 freewheel build.

Freewheels are alive and well in 2023!

Having noticed that freewheels with ever greater numbers of speeds have become available for E-bikes, I began to ponder modifying one of them to a narrower...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,869
Posted By non-fixie

There were at least two bike shops in the US...

There were at least two bike shops in the US which used the Flying Dutchman brand, both operated by Dutchmen. Ted van der Kolk, in Glendale CA, sold mostly mopeds (built by the Dutch manufacturer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 113,869
Posted By non-fixie

I remember reading about those. A Dutchman's...

I remember reading about those. A Dutchman's shop, and the bikes were built by Gitane, IIRC. This is a very nice example. Thanks for posting it here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By dmark

My stock 77 Panasonic Pro 7000 (DiaCompe brake...

My stock 77 Panasonic Pro 7000 (DiaCompe brake levers)
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By roadcrankr

No wrong answer here, if you find a late-70's...

No wrong answer here, if you find a late-70's frame to match.
We used to scoff at fellow racers that went outside Campagnolo Nuovo or Super Record.
Then I rode an early Dura Ace and discovered it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By Mr. 66

Mid 70’s is early for black parts also. I would...

Mid 70’s is early for black parts also. I would just go with what is available within the style of preference ride desired.

I put the black DA calipers and hubs with black rims on my Ron Cooper....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By TmMc

In the later 70's, high end Koga Miyata models...

In the later 70's, high end Koga Miyata models like Pro racer and Pro Luxe used Dura Ace 7100. See attachment.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By non-fixie

Flandria. They were the brand to introduce...

Flandria. They were the brand to introduce Shimano in the pro peloton.

Walter Godefroot gave them their first pro win in 1973.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By merziac

Well I'm not a huge fan of it but it could go on...

Well I'm not a huge fan of it but it could go on any frame that fits the timeline, it was a big deal and you could see it on anything BITD.

I would not hesitate to put it on whatever you see fit,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By tmnguuyen

A Daimler Vent Noir

A Daimler Vent Noir
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By masi61

A pearlescent orange Kabuki Diamond Road was in...

A pearlescent orange Kabuki Diamond Road was in the bike shop with these 1st gen Dura Ace black components and looked amazing. Also I think a 1970’s California Masi would be a perfect match for these...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-28-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 551
Posted By hazetguy

FS: Early Dura Ace Hubs

sold
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,774
Posted By unworthy1

final shot (both sides of this crown) until the...

final shot (both sides of this crown) until the sun comes out (maybe next week?) and I may update again when I do the stay caps.
This just isn't good natural light for photographing chrome, IMO.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 250
Posted By jeirvine

I think those are the 1st gen C-Record hubs -...

I think those are the 1st gen C-Record hubs - they have the earlier style QR skewers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 217
Posted By Classtime

“Where two or three are gathered, riding C&V,...

“Where two or three are gathered, riding C&V, there, a vintage ride will be.”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,930
Posted By Portlandjim

Gary is retired and chooses to not interface with...

Gary is retired and chooses to not interface with the web about bicycles. I tried to stop by to visit him a few years ago, on my way home from Seattle but the timing didn't work out unfortunately.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 993
Posted By cegerer

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,101,967
Posted By curiousabe

OK fine, not a retro frame, as a matter of fact,...

OK fine, not a retro frame, as a matter of fact, a completely new frame that one might think is a retro frame (even the panto is new) but at least it has some retro parts :D
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,445
Posted By Smaug1

Thanks for digging up those articles, John...

Thanks for digging up those articles, John Flores!
I didn't know he petered out after his 1990 TdF win. Do you think he was not training right? Or just getting old? Or maybe he DID have some kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,445
Posted By john m flores

1993: Did Not Start ...

1993: Did Not Start

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1994: DNF
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By SurferRosa

"... Then I look at Athena. Right away,...

"... Then I look at Athena. Right away, rationality goes out the window."

:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,895
Posted By joluja

I have ridden with them for a couple of years and...

I have ridden with them for a couple of years and have never had any problems. Set up was a bit longer than normal but not terrible. Performance is fine and honestly don’t feel much different than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,895
Posted By Choke

Most of my riding since I acquired my first set...

Most of my riding since I acquired my first set (around 1993) has been on Deltas.....obviously I love them. If they are set up properly they have good power and excellent modulation (loads better in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,895
Posted By El Chaba

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

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,895
Posted By jamesdak

We need more pics! ...

We need more pics!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,895
Posted By El Chaba

I will add my general thoughts on the subject of...

I will add my general thoughts on the subject of using Delta brakes. First, the various models cover quite a range. There is a big difference from first generation to fourth and then the Croce...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 18,032
Posted By 3alarmer

...why in the world would I put fenders, a rack,...

...why in the world would I put fenders, a rack, and bags on one, if not to ride it around for utilitarian purposes ? Get a grip. sir. Can you even fit "the latest S-Works wonder machine" with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 18,032
Posted By friendofpugs

First off, a hearty "Thanks!" for starting this...

First off, a hearty "Thanks!" for starting this topic, as it's something I've been wondering about myself. I stumbled into C&V about six years ago, and it didn't take long to discover that parting...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,445
Posted By john m flores

At the age of 15, Lemond competed in a 48 mile...

At the age of 15, Lemond competed in a 48 mile Senior I/II race due to administrative error. He finished second to the reigning national time trial champion John Howard...even though Lemond was on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,445
Posted By downtube42

I think LeMond was head and shoulders above the...

I think LeMond was head and shoulders above the riders of his era based on natural abilities, and he knew it. Later in his career when EPO erased that advantage, he hung on to the belief that he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,817
Posted By Garthr

Hah hah ... I was told freewheels and threaded...

Hah hah ... I was told freewheels and threaded hubs were obsolete in 1999 when conferring with a wheelbuilder. So I had subsequently had 2 sets built 10 years apart and have hubs for more, plus a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 620
Posted By Iride01

Here you go.... ...

Here you go.... https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/FC-M572-2188/EV-FC-M572-2188A.pdf

I think they should be self extracting crank arms. So just find the hex key that fits the smaller hex socket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,441
Posted By tkamd73

I too like plastic tape on a vintage bike. I put...

I too like plastic tape on a vintage bike. I put 3 layers of Benotto tape on my Trek TX900. Started with dark blue, covered it with silver, then covered that with light blue tape.
Tim

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-23, 01:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 499
Posted By SurferRosa

... and I'd still rather have the Chorus. :thumb:

... and I'd still rather have the Chorus. :thumb:
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