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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 283
Posted By Chuckk

The tips fade and crack.... Not Blackburn's...

The tips fade and crack.... Not Blackburn's finest hour.
However, get out your Testors red paint and paint the tip, and they can look like new and maybe be protected from more UV damage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 283
Posted By Lamont Cobb

If the plastic head starts to crack, you could...

If the plastic head starts to crack, you could fill the crack with superglue and wrap duct tape around it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 283
Posted By hazetguy

Blackburn. The plastic tips are usually faded...

Blackburn. The plastic tips are usually faded and/or cracked. I've had many of them, which were, unfortunately, not usable because the tips disintegrated.
They are fairly light though.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 283
Posted By Mr. 66

As far as brand I don’t know. I think the plastic...

As far as brand I don’t know. I think the plastic was probably red originally.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By Spoonrobot

That's a really nice example, great find. ...

That's a really nice example, great find.

The Project 7 is one of my many late 80s/early 90s grail bikes. As you noted it's only a footnote in MTB history but I think as we move forward into the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By jdawginsc

Agree with AmCo. That’s a great bike for whatever...

Agree with AmCo. That’s a great bike for whatever you want to with it...dirt drop, gravel, hybrid commuter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 758
Posted By GCBM

Hataya Tool Co. Circular spoke wrench -just one I hadn't seen

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240424_214419222_399363115e406f2777d02d9d937e2ea9aa98aa2c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 758
Posted By GCBM

I drafted a very long comprehensive reply about...

I drafted a very long comprehensive reply about Charlie that when I tried to post, received the message that I had to refresh - I didn't save my draft elsewhere and it was lost when I refreshed. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 758
Posted By gaucho777

Great stuff. Can you tell us more about Charlie...

Great stuff. Can you tell us more about Charlie Harding? I see some references in a number of old threads about an Irish immigrant who set up a bike shop in the Los Angeles area (which is where I see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 758
Posted By GCBM

B/4 Charlie - Ed Lynch

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240413_222812123_1__eebd4f7f8e302585f8324ad7f7efe3be9255cb2f.jpg
for the folk who knew Westwood way back
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 758
Posted By GCBM

A Dudley MFG Co. Wheel Truing stand

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240413_213831692_1__adbd4cd43486507ff32bc2dfceb55e7285f0780b.jpg
And there is a second, same design except without the AD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 758
Posted By GCBM

Charlie's Shed - Parts and tools

I started posting here originally because I saw something regarding Harding's bikes. I used to work with Charlie and still visited with him until his recent passing. I now have access to what he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 445
Posted By slow rollin

Previous owner seemed like a cool guy running...

Previous owner seemed like a cool guy running celeste+ purple parts. What a score
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,725
Posted By tkamd73

Never liked the look of the barcon cables coming...

Never liked the look of the barcon cables coming off the bottom of the bars, so as a few others tried other routings on my Supercourse. I stuck with the 2nd one, not the best illustrative of pics,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,725
Posted By clubman

The traditional method looks fine if you keep the...

The traditional method looks fine if you keep the cable runs on the tight side. I don't criss cross. It's my preferred routing.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,725
Posted By Mr. 66

It’s been a few years since I’ve set those up....

It’s been a few years since I’ve set those up. Bitd I would have the Suntour ratchet shifters cables roll up the bend some enough to lift, not up to the brake levers. Probably half way the bend to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Posted By dddd

1976 was a good year for the predominant...

1976 was a good year for the predominant "sport-touring" sort of frame geometry, along with generous clearances for wide tires.

Only drivetrains have improved since then, in most respects anyway!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By 76SLT

Gorgeous bike John, and another great video.

Gorgeous bike John, and another great video.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,725
Posted By daka

I don't have a photo but I've wrapped a number of...

I don't have a photo but I've wrapped a number of bars with end shifters for the Bike Exchange. What I find works best is to wrap the housing under the tape up to the bottom of the brake levers,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,725
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit...

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit the brake housing just below the brake levers, where there is a more or less natural opening in the bar tape. Let's see if I can find a pic . . . ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,725
Posted By tiger1964

Bar-con cable management

In another topic, where I suspect it was not seen, I posted "First time dealing with barcons in so many decades. After the rebuild the SunTour shifters seem to work really well — but the cable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By jjhabbs

1970s Condor Superbe Bike Pron. Pics and video

Hey guys,
Im pretty much finished with her. She needs different hoods. Those are on the way. Check out this build. It turned out excellent. The paint and such was in good shape and so were the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By mobilemail

Wow, that's incredible! If it happened to me it...

Wow, that's incredible! If it happened to me it would be my new "gravel bike"!! :) (I think I'm your nephew's size...)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By Lamont Cobb

That is definitely a great score, if your nephew...

That is definitely a great score, if your nephew likes it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,020
Posted By bikingshearer

In the years after WWII, the North...

In the years after WWII, the North Vietnamese/Viet Minh used bicycles very effectively, not as personnel transport, but loaded down with hundreds of pounds of supplies and pushed. They supplied...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,020
Posted By Chuck M

^^^^^^ Those heavy bikes, the uniforms, the...

^^^^^^

Those heavy bikes, the uniforms, the masks... Those guys had to be tough.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By WaveyGravey

Great score!!!

Great score!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By PhilFo

That's one of the best scores I've heard. Awesome...

That's one of the best scores I've heard. Awesome bike, not flashy these days but a fantastic ride with some of the best components ever made. XT top mount thumbies forever!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By VtwinVince

Nice find, I never turn up Klein deals like this.

Nice find, I never turn up Klein deals like this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 741
Posted By Nwvlvtnr

$35 Klein

I am in the market for a small 26” Mountain Bike for my nephew and responded to a local ad showing a late nineties Specialized HardRock and a price of $35. The seller messaged me back and said no the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By AdventureManCO

What a fun thread. What is that rusty frame...

What a fun thread.

What is that rusty frame tubing made from? The thinner the tubing (typically, the higher the quality), the more compromised a frame can get from corrosion. One of the benefits...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,156
Posted By iab

FBM purchases shipped from Italy - 2 frames, hub,...

FBM purchases shipped from Italy - 2 frames, hub, rims. No problems whatsoever. Then again, I'm fully aware I could be throwing away money. But I collect vintage bikes. I have been throwing away...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,156
Posted By abdon

Let me help you make up your mind. Say you post...

Let me help you make up your mind. Say you post something for sale. you'll get about this many of these but no follow ups from there:

"is this item available?" "is this item available?" "is this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,427
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, As much as I like you I don't think I'm...

Kurt,
As much as I like you I don't think I'm gonna spend another dime on tool or part storage. Just look at all this storage and I still don't have enough and I'm beginning to think I need to down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,156
Posted By bikingshearer

I have yet to buy or sell on Facebook. This...

I have yet to buy or sell on Facebook. This reinforces my thought that I do not need to learn how to navigate it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,156
Posted By prj71

Ditto. Used their system once and never...

Ditto.

Used their system once and never again. I sold a wheelset and Facebook holds the payment even though the product is shipped and it took them 2+ weeks to get me my money.

When I sell or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,156
Posted By Catnap

I sell stuff on FB all the time but never use...

I sell stuff on FB all the time but never use their system, so I don’t get charged. They’ll probably close that loop hole at some point (sigh…)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 842
Posted By RCMoeur

One other important observation: when I click...

One other important observation: when I click "New Posts" on BikeForums, I get exactly that - a list of new postings. No "sponsored posts", no "our suggestion for you" posts, no clickbait BS (OK,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,427
Posted By cudak888

Love this - lots of inspiration here. Wish I...

Love this - lots of inspiration here. Wish I could rely on cardboard in this humid environment, but down here, that's putting out an invitation for critters!

That microfishe cabinet is genius. Are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,427
Posted By BMC_Kid

I like these, going to see about getting a few...

I like these, going to see about getting a few for my small parts. For my large parts, I just use cheap plastic containers I bought from Lowe’s.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,427
Posted By cudak888

Using toolboxes for parts storage (and some cheap dividers)

I've been recently poking around at Vidmar tool boxes - apparently, I enjoy sticker shock at the tune of $700 for a cabinet of simple ball-bearing drawers - trying to come up with a decent solution...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By nlerner

I mostly build bikes up from the frame and fork....

I mostly build bikes up from the frame and fork. But I have a deep parts bin and rarely have to buy anything new; mostly it's a matter of mixing and matching to find compatible parts or fulfill some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By Classtime

You will learn plenty by buying a complete bike...

You will learn plenty by buying a complete bike and fixing/replacing the bits that are in need. You could make many unnece$$ary mistakes building your first C&V bike frame up. Buy a bike. break it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By jdawginsc

Ok. Some guiding questions... 1. establish...

Ok. Some guiding questions...

1. establish size range (usually a 2-3 cm spread...I can ride 55.5 to 57.5 and not have to make terribly extensive adaptations, but 56 is my preferred)

2. Tubing:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By mpetry912

also you want to look closely at the place where...

also you want to look closely at the place where the head tube and downtube join - looks for any signs of paint cracking or flaking off - this is almost certainly signs of crash damage.

is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By Jeff Wills

The Sheldon Brown pages are still there: ...

The Sheldon Brown pages are still there:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sturmey-archer.html
but I didn’t see anything about removing and reinstalling the rear wheel.

That being said, I learned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By repechage

At least they are in the same size range. ...

At least they are in the same size range.

map out what are the requirements. Geometry musts. Tire size preferences. Assuming 700c or tubulars.
Who will be doing the assembly?

in general, a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By abdon

More expensive? You must be young at this game,...

More expensive? You must be young at this game, most of us could get a frame in the morning and be riding it in the evening just from the parts laying around. Then we get into our heads that we want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 358
Posted By billytwosheds

That thing is effing sweet. I had a comparably...

That thing is effing sweet. I had a comparably equipped Benotto mixte with the same finish (now gifted to a friend) and it rode really well.

Enjoy it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 358
Posted By Gianmarco

Very many kudos to Machinist42 for posting my...

Very many kudos to Machinist42 for posting my pictures. Thanks a lot
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