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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,731
Posted By bulgie

The traditional routing is all the way to the top...

The traditional routing is all the way to the top of the bar wrap. All the racing men who used BES had them wrapped that way, not just Rik van Looy.

Charlie Gaul:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 789
Posted By Kontact

That's a sort of misunderstanding of how tapered...

That's a sort of misunderstanding of how tapered spindle cranks work. The torque measured on the torque wrench isn't tension, but a measure of the work to get the crank seated firmly on the spindle....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By gster

1972 Superbe ...

1972 Superbe
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/p1060669_87d03c672ae90d91d2ef0fb9d2b7ee7a1daa738b.jpg
I've not had this one out for several years but needed to cart some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,731
Posted By SurferRosa

Aside from your normal looking barcon routing,...

Aside from your normal looking barcon routing, what I find inelegant is excessive non-aero brake cable. Maybe try something more like this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 544
Posted By Fredo76

For my Huret dropouts I just made a b-screw...

For my Huret dropouts I just made a b-screw extender.

Went down to the hardware store and got a longer M4 screw, with a wider head, and two nuts. I snugged one nut up against the screw head, put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By 1989Pre

Monitor Sheerline brakes, too. Someone with a...

Monitor Sheerline brakes, too. Someone with a polishing wheel is going to be a very happy man...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By BTinNYC

Cést fini...really this time

Peugeot UO-18 Mixte for my daughter. 2x9 with Ultegra STI shifters and FD, a 105 RD, and a FSA Gossamer 50/34 crankset. The French thread ROI BB holding a 30mm axle is pretty cool. 700c rims with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 898
Posted By nlerner

You and your love of phat tires.

You and your love of phat tires.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By 1989Pre

First ride of the season. The boat launch is...

First ride of the season. The boat launch is always my first. Brought some lunch and my new mini-binoculars, but all I saw was herring gulls. Nice spot. Sunny, breezy. 60F...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By Glennfordx4

Final log off for Glennfordx4

Hello everyone,


My husband, Glenn, spent a lot of time here over the years and said countless times both how much help he received in his many projects, how he enjoyed sharing his experiences to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,008
Posted By Mr. 66

For you 170 is probably great. A longer crank can...

For you 170 is probably great. A longer crank can increase leverage, some. It can be helpful to have a longer or shorter largely depending inseams. Some people cannot handle longer, it increases...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 686
Posted By cyccommute

Vintage mountain bikes before they became vintage

I've embarked on a project to scan old photos and certain gems keep popping up. Back in 1984, as a new mountain biker (everyone was "new" then), this add jumped out of the pages of Bicycling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By gravityhurts

Specialized Allez by Yoshi Kono

So very excited to have purchased this early Specialized Allez by Yoshi Kono... I'm absolutely giddy!
It's remarkably well preserved and only needs a wheelset.
Best $450 bucks I've ever spent on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,051
Posted By gearbasher

I've spent 30 years of my life as a conveyor...

I've spent 30 years of my life as a conveyor mechanic. After retiring, my hands are finally grease free. I'm sick of wrenching and only do it out of necessity, keeping my bikes (down to 5) and my '60...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By 1989Pre

I just came across this bike in Craigslist, and...

I just came across this bike in Craigslist, and thought you might enjoy it:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By 1989Pre

Just one, in full-sun. (I think I just "busted a...

Just one, in full-sun. (I think I just "busted a rhyme"). A trip downtown was a chance for me to shamelessly flaunt my "new" Apex Ultralite frame pump. Now, all I need is a Schrader-to-Presta adapter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By 1989Pre

It is interesting that you mention Sheldon Brown....

It is interesting that you mention Sheldon Brown. When I found this Elswick behind the L.B.S., it had a Newton registration plate (from the 1960's) on it. Newton, of course, is where Harris Cyclery...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By RustyJames

$10 "Crummy Old Bike"

A few years ago I was flipping through FB Marketplace and saw an ad that stated, as you may have guessed, a "crummy old bike" for $10. The pics were terrible but showed a generic looking hybrid and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,578
Posted By t2p

still keeping my eyes open for one like this ...

still keeping my eyes open for one like this

will your kid grow out of this soon … :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By 1989Pre

I found both of these, a '55 ladies Elswick and a...

I found both of these, a '55 ladies Elswick and a '65 mens Hercules. I gave them what they needed. The Hercules only needed new tubes,tires and a saddle. The saddle that was on it had no springs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,644
Posted By thinktubes

https://www.vintagesteelbmx.com/wp-content/uploads...

https://www.vintagesteelbmx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1984_Kuwahara_Laserlite_241_8.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,644
Posted By PilotFishBob

I picked up these TAs in '22 still unboxed. Great...

I picked up these TAs in '22 still unboxed. Great pedals, had these on the Hetchins for a while until I picked up a set of Chater Leas so for the moment these are back In the box waiting for their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,644
Posted By 76SLT

I think these are the pair I bought from you...

I think these are the pair I bought from you several years ago, or at least a similar pair. Great pedals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,644
Posted By merziac

MKS, tough as nails, one of very best values in...

MKS, tough as nails, one of very best values in all of cycling for a very long time and also one of my favorites.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By Hummer

Do you have pictures of the frame and the serial...

Do you have pictures of the frame and the serial number? Raleigh has a long history. About which decade do you think the frame was manufactured.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 836
Posted By CriticalThought

Near Unmolested Barn Find Zeus Competition - 1970s?

Baina ze demontre!



Another lucky stroke when a neighbor cleaning out his garage in order to move across the country told me he had a “couple of old bikes” from his father-in-law that he needed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By 52telecaster

That is pretty rare, it's amazing to me how well...

That is pretty rare, it's amazing to me how well these hubs hold up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,191
Posted By Bianchigirll

Everyone meet Samantha Reno! **Bianchi Content**

So there I was mindig my own business and browsing Marketplace and what do I see a decent looking better quality Bianchi for what? Whait where is that? Really? A good looking Campanutella equipped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By Jeff Wills

Need to see a side view, but I’d guess yes. ...

Need to see a side view, but I’d guess yes.

Original catalog page:

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/shimano1982/pages/34.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,523
Posted By cudak888

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3033_5a18413e4265f3691df7d048e808d61eeb8d7e48.jpeg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-27-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

Free pay shipping Bertin and Diamondback frames

Before I go to the local Co op I figured I’d offer these here first. Perhaps a long shot…

Diamondback Mountain Bike no longer available.

62 cm Bertin Tourer. While a Bertin it’s ugly and likely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 553
Posted By 52telecaster

I don't usually pull a trailer, but when I do...

I use a Paramount!
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Tonight's gig.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,523
Posted By cudak888

Time for an explanation for what transpired in...

Time for an explanation for what transpired in the photos above. ^

I must have been doing five things at once in between these pictures, including chatting with a few neighbors and fielding a call...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,455
Posted By bikingshearer

In my experience, it depends on the saddle. With...

In my experience, it depends on the saddle. With a Brooks Pro, B17 ort Swallow, or with any saddle with a a lot of space along the sides i which to stick a wrench. going from the side with a regular...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-22-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 299
Posted By iab

Varnish slide OK?

Varnish slide OK?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-21-24, 01:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 277
Posted By The Thin Man

I'm here for the thread title. Bravo!

I'm here for the thread title. Bravo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 701
Posted By jPrichard10

It's a simple question; no need to call names.

It's a simple question; no need to call names.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,866
Posted By jjhabbs

Pictures from our Vintage Bike Party! JVRBG

Hey guys,
Just sharing some shots from the party. A video is coming in about 9 days. We had about 35 people. Many brought bikes to show! Almost had a full house. So glad everyone came. Shared a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 936
Posted By El Chaba

I really miss Drillium Dude’s participation. His...

I really miss Drillium Dude’s participation. His departure was a huge blow to the forum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By browngw

Did a test ride on the weekend of the Superbes....

Did a test ride on the weekend of the Superbes. After a little tweeking , both working fine....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,590
Posted By eeuuugh

A friend's neighbor put this Raleigh-built AMF...

A friend's neighbor put this Raleigh-built AMF Hercules on the curb on Tuesday. It was a perfect distraction from projects I actually need to finish. I was too eager to tear it down to take before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 980
Posted By JulesCW

I've had good success with the IRD Alpina-d...

I've had good success with the IRD Alpina-d Triple FD, sold by SOMA. It is supposedly optimized for smaller rings, and works well in my experience (although it looks really similar to the Miicroshift...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,232
Posted By rccardr

Absolutely this. Why sell something for $25-50...

Absolutely this. Why sell something for $25-50 when you can give it to Goodwill or the coop, set your own reasonable price (see IRS guidelines before getting crazy) and take it as a hassle free tax...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,391
Posted By Fredo76

Good wives are more important than Cinellis, to...

Good wives are more important than Cinellis, to their husbands, at least.

Who else cares?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-26-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By AdventureManCO

A successful hand-off today! A relative of...

A successful hand-off today! A relative of brewerkz is now the new owner of this Trek!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 924
Posted By Frkl

I like these, they are sugino xd2 cranks rebadged

I like these, they are sugino xd2 cranks rebadged
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 751
Posted By jdawginsc

Almost positive you are right. For the Triathlon...

Almost positive you are right. For the Triathlon 650c size maybe?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 790
Posted By dddd

20-20 hindsight at this point, and of course...

20-20 hindsight at this point, and of course chains got better since Accushift was around, my exception to the above rule is to always use Shimano 9s chain with Accu-7 freewheels.

And with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 790
Posted By The Golden Boy

Rapidfire = X-Press. Thumbshifters >...

Rapidfire = X-Press.

Thumbshifters > Rapidfire/X-Press

XC Pro and XC Comp stuff just feels "better" in the hand than M730-735 XT. The finish on XC Pro is just nicer than M730-735 XT and even...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-21-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By mountaindave

I’m at the same point in life that you are (and I...

I’m at the same point in life that you are (and I have really long legs), so I must refrain. But good on you for paying it forward!
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