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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 548
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, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 548
Posted By dddd

One could perhaps tack-weld a spot of metal under...

One could perhaps tack-weld a spot of metal under the hanger to provide the "Campagnolo" stop position, really low and brief heat input this way.

If trying for more throw from the derailer, start...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 548
Posted By Road Fan

What stops the inward travel of the cage is the...

What stops the inward travel of the cage is the inner travel limit screw combined with the travel stop. You can get more travel by shortening the screw or by relieving the stop that the screw bears...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 231
Posted By Ged117

Schwinn Voyageur Build - with Gugificazione!

My 1988 Schwinn Voyager build has been finished for a while, but being a new Dad I haven't had a lot of time to visit the forums. I ran out of time on this bike, and Cycle CL in Montreal which is my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 924
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
04-07-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,122
Posted By InspPeugeot

It took me a few weeks, but I located and...

It took me a few weeks, but I located and acquired all the Aiglon, Griffon, Helium, and Terrot brochures that were available worldwide, and along with the Terrot brochures I already had in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 580
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
03-23-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,780
Posted By FrejusFlyer

Vintage Ride up Mt. Hamilton in San Jose, CA. April 27th.

Hey everyone,
Planning a vintage bike ride to the top of Mount Hamilton in San Jose, CA. The ride will be on Saturday, the 27th of April and will start at 10am at the corner of Alum Rock Ave. and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,799
Views: 1,114,325
Posted By streetsurfer

Brakes, Levers, and Acorns. ...

Brakes, Levers, and Acorns. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image_29edcc035d406c26d76f96db23c119a41f6605a7.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Posted By BobG

I'm bumping this ancient thread only because I...

I'm bumping this ancient thread only because I knew Bill Vetter well and can shed some light.

I met Bill when I was an 18 year old high school kid in VA. At the time Bill was a photographer at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,635
Posted By nlerner

I ask the next rider over to shift for me.

I ask the next rider over to shift for me.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-19-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,481
Posted By herbg

.... and the bike was successfully sold at $425...

.... and the bike was successfully sold at $425 CDN to a very appreciative, tall buyer! Happy it found a good home!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By dbhouston

Tulsa Tough Classico Classification, Sunday, June 9

https://www.tulsatough.com/the-classico

Tulsa Tough is already a great cycling weekend in Tulsa. It is best known for three days/nights of crit racing in and around downtown, but it also includes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,693
Posted By base2

Due to an ongoing dispute in the Base2 household...

Due to an ongoing dispute in the Base2 household over who has to take the new roll wrapper and old roll tube to the recycling, our toilet paper comes off either the left or right side of the roll and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 482
Posted By noglider

It doesn't surprise me. I once found 50 year old...

It doesn't surprise me. I once found 50 year old tubes in tires on an old bike. A lot of bikes don't see many miles. Inner tubes don't get UV exposure, so the only threat is humidity, and they don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 617
Posted By Chuck M

Stumbled upon a spoke cleaner

Last night I was puttering around in the garage on some wheels with weird stubborn stains. While trying a few things, I decided to try some glass cooktop cleaner. This cleaned the rims quickly with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By Sierra

You should have a Mercier 300 from the same...

You should have a Mercier 300 from the same period also.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,352
Posted By pohlf

The group here might like my first post after a...

The group here might like my first post after a very long hiatus. In fact, the last time I actively posted was in 2018, just before my single road bike at the time, a red Melton, was stolen from my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,388
Posted By hopperja

Specialized Expedition

Over the summer I finally admitted to myself that my Surly Crosscheck isn't the ideal touring bike. Don't get me wrong, it's an excellent bike, but because it's not purposely built as a tourer, I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 737
Posted By Straytwice

Not sure if it is Vintage but it is older

I just picked up a Giant Excursion bicycle. Does anyone know how to decipher the age by the VIN number? It does not seem to be obvious to me. Thanks in Advance.

I am sure it does not matter but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By bharrisonb

New Penny Good Luck Charm

My Raleigh Sports is dated 1971 ... the same year the UK decimalised (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decimal_Day) their currency ... introducing the New Penny. Well, I got one today, and I'll be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 824
Posted By imabeliever1

First ride 1987 Peugeot

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,736
Posted By gkamieneski

Most important, and not yet mentioned, make sure...

Most important, and not yet mentioned, make sure the front roller is adjusted to fit the wheelbase of your bicycle. The center point (axle) of your front wheel must be slightly behind the center...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,336
Posted By RustyJames

I have a Merz!!**

If y'all wanna see pics just scroll down. The story how I got is kinda fun.

I was chatting with a customer and I mentioned that if he needed to get ahold of me tomorrow I wouldn't be available...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,696
Posted By 52telecaster

I needed to retire where I could afford a house....

I needed to retire where I could afford a house. That, for me, is inner city Peoria IL. I bought a house 5 years ago for 36,900 and have never looked back. I ride to gigs and can afford great tent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,149
Posted By Robvolz

Alright, who cleaned out the shop in Canby Oregon?

Cute small town shop, I would stop by for campy small parts as needed, and only as needed so others could get the parts they need.

went today and the proprietor said “4 days ago someone came in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 753
Posted By WGB

Fall is coming. No it's not. Your making...

Fall is coming.

No it's not. Your making that up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Deal4Fuji

Shadow Of A Wheel film - excellent !!

This heads up and link could go in so many areas of Bike Forums (touring, general, southeast), but since it happened in 1982 and bikes of that era feature prominately I think C&V might be the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 584
Posted By sfazio

Attic Find 1978 Peugeot U09

Hello Friends, I'm very excited to share my latest addition. I have been looking for a loaded U08 which I assumed this was when I first saw it. The cotterless cranks were confusing me until I studied...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,317
Posted By northbend

Field Notes From Europe

I just got back home 5 days ago from a long bicycle tour in Europe. I sent out e-mail “Field Notes” notes to a small group of friends and family as the tour progressed much like I did a few years ago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,394
Posted By Lotussiddharta

Maruishi emperor racing force

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Here is mine and currently under restoration, and groupset to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,886
Posted By Prowler

Tour - "low bridge, everybody down

low bridge, we're coming to a town.
You'll always know your neighbor and you'll always know your pal
if you've ever navigated on the Erie Canal."

Tomorrow morning I'm heading north with my mule...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 861
Posted By Nokton

Score! (Warning: Club Fuji Content)

So i was writing my last post on my old Hercules and took a brief break to look on Craigslist.

It was, for a change, a good idea. Sometimes, not often, that happens to me.

Posted was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 327
Posted By eljayski

The right and proper introduction of "me" new Kirk

Brought it home from the LBS last evening and put 24 miles on it this afternoon. Campy Chorus with rim brakes, btw.

Since last fall I've been riding a Ribble ("ribeye") Ti Endurance (in my avatar)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 969
Posted By PhotonDon

Goodbye, old friend

I just spent 12 hours driving back from my old hometown to attend the memorial service of my old school friend, Duck. We all got caught up in the early 70s bike boom, and decided we had to make a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,251
Posted By non-fixie

I'd seen toe clips in the box (always nice!), and...

I'd seen toe clips in the box (always nice!), and they turned out to be interesting. This pair of aluminum Georges Sorel clips, for instance:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By Bad Lag

I Am So Brilliant, It's Scary!

:)

I cleaned my bike today and noticed some scuffing of the paint by the Campagnolo pump head. The plastic coating on the tips had fallen off decades ago.

I don't have any Plasti-Dip and don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By cb400bill

Reunited, and it feels so good

Last summer I was on a group ride with a bunch of my friends and I was on my Colnago.

My friend Tom mentioned that he had bought a new Motobecane Sprintour back when he was in high school but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By aluminummonster

It finally happened…

Here I was just driving around after looking for a condo when next to a streetlight I saw this with a big sheet of paper taped onto the top tube that said “Trash”.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,408
Posted By jbz255

Just bought my first vintage road bike! 1986 Trek 760

Although I have bought vintage bikes in the past to fix for friends or flip, this is the first vintage road bike that I have bought just for myself (the '84/'85 Trek 770 with the damaged frame from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,091,881
Posted By rekmeyata

Finally got the 77 Raleigh Competition GS...

Finally got the 77 Raleigh Competition GS finished. The only odd thing is the saddle was brown, but over the years it turned a very dark brown, now I have to figure out a way to change the leather...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 320
Posted By led

Peugeot with serial & model no. trying to ID

Hi,
I picked up a Peugeot for $20 at an auction. On the paper label near bottom bracket it says: 3564416 and PSV10L6? Not 100% sure of nos. I will post some pics too but of details first as it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,283
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

Twine

I find Twine works pretty well, I ‘sealed’ this one with beeswax lip balm, I have another I shellacked ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,106
Posted By capnjonny

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/1_768c3f3977255d93ba6e079457bb51f5fb53932a.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,091,881
Posted By fvernon

I missed out on a 1975(ish) Motobecane Grand...

I missed out on a 1975(ish) Motobecane Grand Record that someone posted for sale locally for $25, then decided not to sell when I contacted them about it...but lo and behold, this beauty was lurking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By P.L.Jensen

1970 Peugeot PX10 Single Speed Cruiser

My 1970 Peugeot PX10 Purchased used in 1971 … I was 15 years old…
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,172
Posted By georges1

Another rarity arrives in my stable, the 1990 Grandis Overmax

Good Evening

One of my favorite ebay sellers, the seller who sold me the cosmic carbone wheels and the cxp 30 wheels with 8 speed chorus hubs, had a very rare and high quality frame for sale along...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 768
Posted By thumpism

Don't recall the brand but the front bag has a...

Don't recall the brand but the front bag has a molded V-shaped piece that slides down into the slot.

*edit*

Rhode Gear
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Post #23...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,176,648
Posted By Clang

Woah... Specialized Sequioas - $100 each...

Woah...

Specialized Sequioas - $100 each (Renton, WA)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1,749
Views: 346,692
Posted By Mad Honk

Sherman, I think you and I are both of an...

Sherman,
I think you and I are both of an age that $ doesn't mean as much as doing the right thing for our fellow man. I have a wall full of accolades from various organizations, but they...
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