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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 851
Posted By juvela

----- T-Mar writes on the Kent marque here -...

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T-Mar writes on the Kent marque here -

​​​​​​"Kent was never a "house brand". The Kent brand dates back to 1958 and since it's beginning has been owned by Kent International. The company...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,941
Posted By bikemig

It's tough to beat these Jagwire cables at $3.49...

It's tough to beat these Jagwire cables at $3.49 which fit simplex/huret. It's what I use.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 851
Posted By juvela

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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-20230614_095530_687da052dbfee5ea3260e7c38afc56beb7ffe7a9.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,941
Posted By JesseABN

thanks for this info, ordering some for my 81...

thanks for this info, ordering some for my 81 PX10 rebuild
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 856
Posted By juvela

----- ;) was thinking "Charles must be...

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;)

was thinking "Charles must be drinking the same water as MauriceMoss "

quite surprised to see that JRJ was putting out road frames with only two small braze-ons as late as 1977

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 856
Posted By Lattz

But it could also be Vélo Cwhatever as well, no?

But it could also be Vélo Cwhatever as well, no?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,831
Posted By John E

Littermates

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/sieger2_a2cb99fb3cc26cbd6e08152ea6c92b49cbb49cc4.jpg
Repainted Cap Sieger frame, serial number very close to that of my other Sieger,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,831
Posted By daverup

I found this 1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile Mixte...

I found this 1975 Motobecane Grand Jubile Mixte in the post by brewerkz at the end of December.

https://www.bikeforums.net/22750035-post73272.html
As picked up by an enabler friend,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,472
Posted By WGB

Why don't I get deals like this near me?? :cry: ...

Why don't I get deals like this near me?? :cry:

posted 5 hrs ago in Lake Milton Ohio

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1244216369526095Bicycle Wheel Maintenance/building$50
Listed 5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,198
Posted By plonz

I’m going to have to question that main guy. It...

I’m going to have to question that main guy. It is a 1982 but I do not think it is a full-chromoly Supergoose. My money is on it being a half-chromoly Motomag model. Visible Motomag signs in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By cycleheimer

It is Vitus 172. When I first saw the seller's...

It is Vitus 172. When I first saw the seller's photo I thought the chrome fork was a replacement. Then I looked up the catalog and found that's the way they came in '82. Yea, it's a nice rider. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 867
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
04-13-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,064
Posted By dddd

Bought this oddly-painted Colnago, what to do?

I found a mid-1980's Colnago for a low price locally.

I bought it from a former pro roadie who quit racing some years before buying this bike used in it's original livery.

He re-painted it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By cycleheimer

My '82 Grand Record was a fairly clean "barn...

My '82 Grand Record was a fairly clean "barn find". I actually found it via the B.F. "are you looking for one of these" thread. I still have yet to disassemble and overhaul it. Nice riding bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 670
Posted By clubman

I've never seen that model of Norco before. It...

I've never seen that model of Norco before. It looks more like the Kuwahara Shasta (https://www.flickr.com/photos/29916553@N02/5633642186/) on the same page. I've got 84 and 85 Norco Bigfoots to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 670
Posted By Lattz

https://www.flickr.com/photos/29916553@N02/2622047...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/29916553@N02/26220473065/in/photostream/
(I'm not smart - Google is.....)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By Pcampeau

Unfortunate, oh well, now you’ll have to find...

Unfortunate, oh well, now you’ll have to find another one yet again. Too bad, I was rooting for this one. At least it’s a good parts harvest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 456
Posted By juvela

----- Montlhery ...

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Montlhery

https://velobase.com/CompImages/Rims/BEB573C2-D4CC-4E42-B4AA-E08A182E281E.jpeg

OEM on PX's for a number of years...

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-27-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,191
Posted By mountaindave

I see what you did there - well played! ...

I see what you did there - well played!

Congrats on the sale!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By Darth Lefty

I’ve been learning espresso machines so now I...

I’ve been learning espresso machines so now I read it “single boiler dual use” but also it still sounds like a munition
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,762
Posted By ehcoplex

....like I need a hole in the head.....! (PX-10)

....but I couldn't resist rescuing another PX-10. '69, I think. Total basket case, frame quite rough, but sound. Seller planned to restore, but realized it was going to be a bigger job than he wanted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By PhilFo

Subscribed. Barn finds are always fascinating...

Subscribed.
Barn finds are always fascinating threads. I love seeing old bikes like this resurrected.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

The Helicomatic freewheel desperately needs some...

The Helicomatic freewheel desperately needs some Spa time! :innocent:

If it is beyond repair, I have cousins waiting and ready to jump at the opportunity to be mounted and ridden!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By Schweinhund

I'm about 95% sure I have one or two, give me a...

I'm about 95% sure I have one or two, give me a day or two to look. If I do, it's yours for the price of shipping
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By repechage

Who needs to use a small chainring?

Who needs to use a small chainring?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By SurferRosa

In the words of "Little Robert Anthony,"...

In the words of "Little Robert Anthony," Commander of the British Empire, "ramble on." :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By SurferRosa

I'm just the opposite: no problem with the...

I'm just the opposite: no problem with the function (except with the early BB-300 brakeset); but it hurts to see the Arabesque crank's poor finish on certain bikes.

Shimano seemed to make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By Rkopec

I think that bike is going to clean up nicely and...

I think that bike is going to clean up nicely and I am a big fan of vitus. I have a vitus 980 bike. Love the seat stays and the (original) color. Again, I believe yours will clean up nicely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By noobinsf

Maybe I'm wrong, but it looks like you have those...

Maybe I'm wrong, but it looks like you have those quirky b-type Shimano shifter bosses. If you keep it and decide not to use downtube shifters, here is some advice (not mine) on converting cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By SurferRosa

You have the best one! :thumb: I think '76 might...

You have the best one! :thumb: I think '76 might be full 531 as well.

francophile , congrats on the rust non-issue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By AdventureManCO

I love myself a good mess of a bike. It will...

I love myself a good mess of a bike. It will keep you off the streets at least.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By gugie

I think I see a Cordyceps invasion on that one.

I think I see a Cordyceps invasion on that one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By Pcampeau

Great to see you’ve got another GR to bring back...

Great to see you’ve got another GR to bring back to life! I remember in a thread I started a couple of years ago, you and I were comparing bike stand clamp damage in the Vitus 172 tubes of you’re old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By SurferRosa

It's infecting, though.

It's infecting, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,097
Posted By 52telecaster

Vitus 172 is good stuff. Love the way it rides.

Vitus 172 is good stuff. Love the way it rides.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,889
Posted By juvela

----- :lol: thar be an unexplored...

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:lol:

thar be an unexplored career awaiting thee in the field of comedy

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see that Doug has already posted so shall need to be most careful
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,889
Posted By Pompiere

Here's a couple I took in the shop to whet your...

Here's a couple I took in the shop to whet your appetite. Does anybody know how to fix a tubular tire?:roflmao2:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,889
Posted By canklecat

No such thing as a zombie thread in C&V. C&V...

No such thing as a zombie thread in C&V. C&V threads develop patina.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,889
Posted By Pompiere

I don't normally revive zombie threads, but this...

I don't normally revive zombie threads, but this one seems to be the main source of information for FW Evans Cycles.

While on vacation, I found a FW Evans bike at an Alabama antique shop. It is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,601
Posted By Cwurfel

Paganini was a substantial size company, Pagnini...

Paganini was a substantial size company, Pagnini was tiny from what I can tell.

I’ve never found anything about it.
Firenze when I’m there, but the North Americans will be confused.
I still have...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-23-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,052
Posted By Catnap

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

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1316/3rensho_show_sr03_1266c5e2463179d931a3722213e24a07a95a0570.jpg
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-16-23, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By obrentharris

Sorry, I should have made a post announcing it's...

Sorry, I should have made a post announcing it's sold. In my defense I did edit my original post.
Brent
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,831
Posted By merziac

Circling back and yes it has its own thread but...

Circling back and yes it has its own thread but here it is again. ;)

1974 Strawberry built here in Portland presumably by Mark DiNucci.

Cables still to be cut down if they stay, waiting for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,608
Posted By JohnDThompson

It fits Atom/Regina/Zeus/Everest splined...

It fits Atom/Regina/Zeus/Everest splined freewheels, and clears the locknuts as well as the Phil tool. Not common in North America, and the Phil tools are getting hard enough to find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,608
Posted By JohnDThompson

Zeus also produced a thin-wall remover; not sure...

Zeus also produced a thin-wall remover; not sure if that came out before or after the Phil tool....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,608
Posted By 1989Pre

Never seen one break up like that, but I just...

Never seen one break up like that, but I just bent a brand-new Cycle Pro chain whip in half by trying a breaker bar on it. I'll try some lube on the sprocket threads first, next time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,608
Posted By oneclick

An intermediate step is (if you have one), to use...

An intermediate step is (if you have one), to use the genuine Atom remover; yes you have to free up the end of the axle, but the tool will not break.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 05:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,608
Posted By sbarner

Thank Campy

It's all about history in this case. When Campy developed their hub axle back in the 1950s, notched freewheel removers were in vogue. We all learned to avoid putting Atom freewheels on Campy hubs to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-11-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,191
Posted By HelpSingularity

I am so thankful to be living in the golden age...

I am so thankful to be living in the golden age of bicycle lighting.
If only I could have had these (Son generators and LED headlights/taillights) in the 70's when I was knocking out centuries and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,706
Posted By juvela

----- +1 :thumb: when this occurs the...

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+1 :thumb:

when this occurs the cone can tighten down on the balls as the hub rotates until it shatters one or more with ultimately the destruction of the cup

its like the old...
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