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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,093,100
Posted By game_player_s

Don't feel to bad, I have the exact same problem,...

Don't feel to bad, I have the exact same problem, and for the past two years now it's all I have been able to do to find time to adjust the tarps periodically to make sure the bikes are staying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,093,100
Posted By SoCaled

Not intending for bikes, but will likely get used...

Not intending for bikes, but will likely get used on them, bag was sitting next to trash in the alley. Repair kit for phones/tablets, etc
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,051
Posted By Andrew_G

I worked at a Schwinn shop when I was in high...

I worked at a Schwinn shop when I was in high school, around 1973. I did assemble one new Paramount in that blue color. I recall (not certain) that color may have been called 'Olympic Blue'.
Some...
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
02-27-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,740
Posted By merziac

Maybe track down a sacrificial 1 1/2 in. or 1 3/8...

Maybe track down a sacrificial 1 1/2 in. or 1 3/8 open end wrench and grind/file it down to fit.

I also have to be careful not to tighten it down too tight or it will bind too much.

The easy...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-24-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 647
Posted By RCMoeur

I have the original style Blackburn front rack on...

I have the original style Blackburn front rack on my commuting cruiser. I've owned the rack since 1983, and it's been on this bike since 1995. When the bike got dragged behind the truck when a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,093,100
Posted By AdventureManCO

SWEET SAVE!!! Got a torch? That would be a...

SWEET SAVE!!!

Got a torch? That would be a fantastic one to learn some brazing on. The rust would need to be cleaned up, but I would be wanting to give it a go. Also, Paul Brody (youtube) has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,093,100
Posted By Velo Mule

I went curbside shopping last night. They are...

I went curbside shopping last night. They are open late and the price is always right. A neighbor must have been cleaning out their garage and backyard. They accumulated quite a collection of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By Murray Missile

Some pics, lots of oddballs and little things...

Some pics, lots of oddballs and little things still need dealt with but the bulk of it is nestled snug in it's bed.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,093,100
Posted By Trav1s

Found 4 houses down on the way to church. I’ll...

Found 4 houses down on the way to church. I’ll assess it later. It’s a 730 Multitrack

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,970
Posted By Smokinapankake

Old zombie thread I know but I still have this...

Old zombie thread I know but I still have this old bike. It’s been through some changes…

Found another exactly like this one only a couple sizes smaller, so I took its fork and added a Threadless...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-16-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By cocoabeachcrab

TOC Gormully & Jeffery Rambler

$2250 or best. (put the wrong number previously...) this is a very rare turn of the century (1898-1905) american made bicycle with ornate rococo lugwork, which was a trademark Rambler detail. just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,093,100
Posted By juvela

----- gotta :love: this image - egg...

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gotta :love: this image - egg zachleigh the waye we loyke to foynde 'em

doyt, cob webbery, leaves, deformation...this image encompaseth the whole enchilada!

thar be "krustee"...then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By randyjawa

randyjawa New Website...

I want to build another website. My "Ten Speeds" was well received and I kick myself, to this day, for selling the site. Anyway...

I want to know what the best software to use. I want to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,509
Posted By SurferRosa

​​​​​​​:lol:

​​​​​​​:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,812
Posted By gugie

Dude had only good things to say about cyclo and...

Dude had only good things to say about cyclo and adventure touring.
My kinda guy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,812
Posted By chain_whipped

Shop says "you cyclist ruin everything" C&V too! Lol

Right out the backyard of corp. Trek
https://youtu.be/X39c6YuYVCI?si=DH0IkRmBAKjZADfL

https://youtu.be/X39c6YuYVCI?si=DH0IkRmBAKjZADfL
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 820
Posted By Chuck M

Search eBay for Nervar chain guard. There are a...

Search eBay for Nervar chain guard. There are a few of them. I don't know if they fit your chain rings or not.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,928
Posted By zukahn1

I would suggest going with nicer 48-36 steel...

I would suggest going with nicer 48-36 steel front chain rings and good modern 8 speed chain and leaving the rest alone if a all is good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,861
Posted By 3alarmer

...the only thing that commonly shows up near me...

...the only thing that commonly shows up near me is the steel forked Cannondales. So I don't think you're missing much. I have one, and it seems to ride about like the other sport touring frames I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,861
Posted By Dfrost

+1 for the Klein Performance. I used my ‘92 for...

+1 for the Klein Performance. I used my ‘92 for everything as my only bike for 38,000 miles: fast-ish day rides, many centuries, and several three-week credit card tours in PNW and Europe (photo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,861
Posted By Kontact

The racy Techniums came out in 1987. Of course...

The racy Techniums came out in 1987. Of course the 27" wheeled ones had longer wheelbases - that's pretty much what a "sport tourer" is. Plus medium reach brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,861
Posted By top506

Klein Performance: ...

Klein Performance:


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1471/klein_3915af0516fe7bcffc5e6772e34034c466c7c183.jpg

Top
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,861
Posted By bikemig

+ 1 on just for the heck of it. ...

+ 1 on just for the heck of it.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1288x966/st400_fa0c2113d736616229433fcb3c9b1676f6374be7.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,515
Posted By Doug Fattic

X3speeed, you might want to explore the highest...

X3speeed, you might want to explore the highest quality option on a frame I made for the daughter of a close friend a long time ago (I'm not modest), I have a complete bicycle with a 61cm ST with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 154
Posted By jjhabbs

New Video: Getting the new Ochsner and a trip through Cyrils garage.

Hey guys,
I posted pics of this bike earlier. Here is a link to the video:

Thanks!

John

https://youtu.be/HN_XuFlNdTE
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,852
Posted By obrentharris

SurferRosa's post is helpful and to the point. ...

SurferRosa's post is helpful and to the point. One of our well respected California frame builder uses the head of a golf putter for a crimping tool. I know at least one younger builder has learned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By cegerer

Bob Jackson DIY Dent Repair

I bought this 1983-84 Bob Jackson frame online and it arrived with 2 large dents in the top tube :mad: They weren't from shipping damage - just undisclosed pre-existing damage :rolleyes: One actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,852
Posted By nlerner

Fwiw, I dimpled the chainstays on a couple of...

Fwiw, I dimpled the chainstays on a couple of bikes with the use of a bench vise, a wooden form for the outside of the stay and a screwdriver bit on the inside of the stay. Tighten the vise, and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 03:57 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,187
Posted By gearbasher

Sorry, not after Labor Day.

Sorry, not after Labor Day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-23, 04:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,054
Posted By SurferRosa

You might want to reread this post by StanSeven...

You might want to reread this post by StanSeven from a previous thread of yours:

https://www.bikeforums.net/22708844-post45.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,054
Posted By Catnap

some "inspo" on how these frames can be built up...

some "inspo" on how these frames can be built up - a 650B conversion I did years ago. these frames are fully chromed under the paint and look great naked. Other than the fancy rear rack, it's all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,181,883
Posted By '02 nrs

$1700. livonia,Mich

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/719852089622587...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,399
Posted By purpurite

[RESTORE] 1960 Frejus Supercorsa

After lurking around here for the last decade, I finally got bit by the V&C bug. I have been toying with the idea of restoring an old VW Beetle, and realized my garage space wasn't terribly friendly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,115
Posted By chain_whipped

Vintage Reich bells. Especially the West Germany...

Vintage Reich bells. Especially the West Germany era made when they seemed to offer many cast designs and patterns. The mechanical mechanisms have a nice feel and sort of flywheel effect. Wonderful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8,800
Views: 1,114,952
Posted By non-fixie

I wanted another Dia Compe ENE front rack. They...

I wanted another Dia Compe ENE front rack. They fit on several, if not most, centerpull calipers, and I am very happy with the one I have. And they are somewhat affordable, at least compared to other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,088,387
Posted By zookster

Rode the '54 Raleigh to Bham Vegans Vegan Fest...

Rode the '54 Raleigh to Bham Vegans Vegan Fest today, then rode a few more miles after because I ate way too much!

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,088,387
Posted By zukahn1

A nice temps but a bit windy today so just a...

A nice temps but a bit windy today so just a short ride on the bike path.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/100_1053_280c21eeb2f19e1760f55ae4a0684f5e3c41e0c2.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-03-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By vintage cellar

I think the w-22 (like the more common w-17) is...

I think the w-22 (like the more common w-17) is an older-style "injector mixer" torch designed for very low-pressure Acetylene and much higher pressure Oxygen ( @ 20 -30 PSI).

It was a top-quality...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 01:21 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,588
Posted By jPrichard10

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x844/screenshot_20231024_221849_842b55511ca9a9ec6621f9cde6dfc292abfb8f7b.png
I haven't posted near enough photos ogugie doctored...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,432
Posted By panzerwagon

Alright, I’ll play: SHIFTERS: Simplex...

Alright, I’ll play:

SHIFTERS: Simplex retrofriction
REAR DER.: Suntour Cyclone
FRONT DER.: Suntour Cyclone
BRAKE LEVERS: Campagnolo C-Record
BRAKE CALIPERS: Suntour Superbe
CRANK: TA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 622
Posted By EVlove

Still listed here:...

Still listed here: https://woohoobikes.com/en/70-spokes

For SLE spokes it says galvanized steel in the listing.

No experience with this shop; they're in Poland. I doubt it's economical with...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-16-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,043
Posted By RustyJames

I’m another guy that is familiar with dunk tanks,...

I’m another guy that is familiar with dunk tanks, chemicals, sand blasting, etc. and I would say avoid the dunk tanks. The do a dandy job of stripping the paint but I’ve heard a few stories about a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 02:27 AM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,088,387
Posted By Wildwood

Always thankful to post this thread

Took a final ride on Friday, and a final final ride on Saturday. Neither very long.
(truth is I never dialed in the gearing.)
This one is going back to its' original owner.
When I came to realize...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,088,387
Posted By Sir_Name

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_8314_3b08e5e687293b2cebedf85223608f954e99f6b6.jpeg
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-12-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By abdon

Mid tier pantograph Fuji mini set

Mid 70's or so. During the early Japanese invasion even the mid tier bikes were getting this treatment. This would look awesome on a townie bike. It was going into my Fuji flair mixte but I ended up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,088,387
Posted By bharrisonb

Eastern Point, Gloucester, Mass. Celebrated 500...

Eastern Point, Gloucester, Mass. Celebrated 500 miles on a bike I saved from the tip in May ...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 01:13 AM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,088,387
Posted By Bergz

Rat rod Trek "Rek" outing...

Took the rat rod modified "Rek" for a nice ride in the forest today. Don't know how I managed it without 29er wheels, disk brakes and 160mm of suspension at each end🤣 The lowered bottom bracket...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-07-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 303
Posted By unterhausen

If you are getting it powder coated, I think I...

If you are getting it powder coated, I think I would replace them. I'm not convinced it doesn't cause problems. Maybe it doesn't cause any more problems than just using tektro brakes does. The ones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,641
Posted By Fredo76

Ten $100 decisions are easier to make than one...

Ten $100 decisions are easier to make than one $1000 decision.
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