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Search: Posts Made By: skidmarx
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,295
Posted By skidmarx

What size are you looking for?

What size are you looking for?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,348
Posted By skidmarx

This thread is a bit more than a year old but I...

This thread is a bit more than a year old but I recently purchased a 1997 Gardin. There's the colorful "Record" logo sticker on each rim but without any name, just "Made in Italy". The only "Record"...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,021
Posted By skidmarx

Recent purchase, KG 131 with an aluminum front...

Recent purchase, KG 131 with an aluminum front fork..
AdkMtnMonster, what fork is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-19, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By skidmarx

Thanks guys I think you're right FiftySix and...

Thanks guys
I think you're right FiftySix and your theory too Andrew..I started to fill it tonight and realized having the containment area filled up at least half way guarantees the interior is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-19, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By skidmarx

I've searched the web for info on how to fill and...

I've searched the web for info on how to fill and come up with zilch...have not called the manufacturer. This is an old unit..a dump find. I can fill the thing with oil beneath that screw. It doesn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By skidmarx

thanks ds....I wasn't clear with my question....

thanks ds....I wasn't clear with my question. I'll pour oil into the unit and put that screw back in place (the screw that is shown at the base of the cup or "reservoir" as I called it.) Does that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-19, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By skidmarx

Filling Bike Trainer with Oil

Does the reservoir get filled? I don't get it. Obviously oil gets poured into the port beneath the screw....what's the reservoir for?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-10, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 543
Posted By skidmarx

thanks again picchio! and nancy, that's the way...

thanks again picchio!
and nancy, that's the way I see it also... I still have '77 crank with gazillion miles just getting pointy
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,999
Posted By skidmarx

This may be a dumb question. Is the only reason...

This may be a dumb question. Is the only reason (besides khatfull's aesthectic issue) for such a huge seat to bar drop that I see most riders prefer (non touring) for aerodynamics in racing or do you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-10, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 543
Posted By skidmarx

Thanks Picchio No sign of anything Bianchigirl....

Thanks Picchio
No sign of anything Bianchigirl. These are very far from worn in my experience or compared to the one I put on the bike :-))

I'll probably be putting these back on the bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-10, 05:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,999
Posted By skidmarx

Sweet ride khatfull, but I'd raise that stem for...

Sweet ride khatfull, but I'd raise that stem for a touring to avoid a crick in the neck.
Nice bike, OFG


edit whoa sandiago that looks great...that's the realtionship seat to stem you should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-10, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By skidmarx

[QUOTE=prathmann;11094484]Haven't really found...

[QUOTE=prathmann;11094484]Haven't really found that to be true. I never clean chains or freewheels/cassettes and AFAICT get about the same mileage out of them as people who do. My chains last about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-10, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 543
Posted By skidmarx

Campy Chain Ring ID Please

What can you tell me about these chain rings? (other than I shoulda cleaned em)
53/45 Very light, came with 180mm Campy Strada cranks.
I took them off a '75 Paramount but don't know the year of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,505
Posted By skidmarx

thanks delicious, that thread just about says...

thanks delicious,
that thread just about says it all....the claim is that the dropouts are a mild steel, and as unter says TiG is the way.

edit......sorry dbar, I was typing.. forged mild steel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,505
Posted By skidmarx

Thanks OFG and unter, I think I saw those but...

Thanks OFG and unter,
I think I saw those but money is tight.
I'm not a welder but it seema like putting new dropouts in will be a PITA, loss of chrome, and costly.
I think I can have someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,505
Posted By skidmarx

Ghetto Weld a Campy dropout? Advice needed

What exact material are the '75 era Campy dropouts made of?
I'm thinking of having someone weld an existing damaged droput, rather than replace it.

See in the pics that the dropout "failed" on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,172
Posted By skidmarx

got it.. thanks.

got it..
thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,172
Posted By skidmarx

As long as I'm here asking dumb questions NR=? ...

As long as I'm here asking dumb questions NR=?
and also, what would the correction be for the chain sag?

thanks again
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,172
Posted By skidmarx

I'm confused by this, seriously, could you tell...

I'm confused by this, seriously, could you tell me what you mean?
thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-09, 06:26 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 51,158
Posted By skidmarx

vermont powder coating

Jeebus. I'm feeling responsible for this thread getting unstickyed. I went back and read the original post and looking for more paint info and the realized there be rules. My point for posting in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-09, 03:08 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 51,158
Posted By skidmarx

Today I finished removing the original paint from...

Today I finished removing the original paint from an old Voyageur('83 or '85) trying to save the cost of sandblasting before possible powdercoat. For whatever reason I started by using an oscillating...
Forum: Touring
04-19-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,626
Posted By skidmarx

Sorry for your sorrows. I appreciate and...

Sorry for your sorrows. I appreciate and understand your enlightened take on life. I've been talking about the same trip since '76. I should be on the road the same time you'll be.
If I took the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-09, 05:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By skidmarx

Vintage Brooks saddle frame

Anyone try an independent a leather maker to put the leather to a Brooks frame? Worth it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-09, 04:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,534
Posted By skidmarx

thanks for measuring that pb... i'm sure i'll...

thanks for measuring that pb...
i'm sure i'll have plenty more questions, like, If I put a triple on the p13, where's the best place to find an appropriate bottom bracket?
thanx

ps

another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,534
Posted By skidmarx

Here she is. The Spox Spinergy front wheel was a...

Here she is. The Spox Spinergy front wheel was a yard sale purchase, the rear Spox cluster didn't coincide with the 70's chain and has yet to be tested. The rear wheel shown is from a Voyageur and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,534
Posted By skidmarx

thanks scoop, it's E 7560.. I rode to work...

thanks scoop, it's E 7560..
I rode to work with a long hill to contend with and discovered I'm not Toronado Tom. I def need a lower gear and did not feel comfortable in a geometric sense this time....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-09, 04:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,534
Posted By skidmarx

I've never paid attention to ratios ..ever, so my...

I've never paid attention to ratios ..ever, so my big question is if all things were equal is a 52/52 (imaginary) or a 30/30 or 28/28 gearing the same in ease of muscle output???? They all a ratio of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-09, 08:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,534
Posted By skidmarx

I hear what you're saying about the p-clamps...

I hear what you're saying about the p-clamps snappy. What about heavy loads though?
Scooper thanks. I think what I have was custom made. My seat tube measurement, taken like the diagram, is 27-1/4"....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,534
Posted By skidmarx

The frame is more like a 27" frame. It's huge,...

The frame is more like a 27" frame. It's huge, with a long wheel base and 180mm cranks. I'll get some pics sooner or later. Had this for three years and never worked on it till yesterday.
I think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,534
Posted By skidmarx

'75 Paramount P13 turned into tourer?

This may be sacrilege but I'm thinking of turning my Paramount into a full on tourer since it's the only frame that fits me well and I'm planning a long trip. I can do all of the changes except the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By skidmarx

this is the kind of info I was looking for,...

this is the kind of info I was looking for, thanks JDT.
part #57208 is the one I'm interested in..need one @2-1/2" and one @1-1/2".. they seem to be 1/4" dia.
Interesting that, in the parts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By skidmarx

Zeus 200 Center Pull Brakes/hanger bolt issue

Vintage 70's, these have a center bolt, running thru the brake arms and through the fork and rear stay bracket. The bolt is threaded for a bit but with a shaped collar under the rounded bolt head....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-08, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By skidmarx

File under "if it ain't broke ,don't fix it". ...

File under "if it ain't broke ,don't fix it".
Tonight I took my chain off to clean. Took rear wheel off to clean cassette. I didn't have anything else so I used gasoline. Cleaned up real quick. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-07, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By skidmarx

Guess I'll do the mechanical stuff myself and...

Guess I'll do the mechanical stuff myself and sending the frame to a local company for a powder coat. Powdercoating is bomb proof. This may mean not sticking to the original color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-07, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By skidmarx

'75 Scwhinn P13 Paramount restore

Will probably attack this myself but was told Waterford will do restores on these things. Anyone ever use them for restore?
Forum: Commuting
05-30-06, 05:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,447
Posted By skidmarx

:) damn...that has got to be annoying

:) damn...that has got to be annoying
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-06, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,860
Posted By skidmarx

I've got a Chiorda Safari I'll sell ya for less...

I've got a Chiorda Safari I'll sell ya for less than $1000.00 :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-06, 06:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 916
Posted By skidmarx

Chiorda Safari from Italy

Posted this in the folding bikes forum also...seems to be vintage

Just picked up this folding bike as a roadside freebee. Looks like a 60s or 70s.
Headsticker says Chiorda...Made in Italy...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-06, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,920
Posted By skidmarx

Chiorda Safari from Italy

Just picked up this folding bike as a roadside freebee. Looks like a 60s or 70s.
Headsticker says Chiorda...Made in Italy
Sticker on down tube says Safari

This thing is a goof....anyone know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-06, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By skidmarx

You are cheap....you are dillusional.........and...

You are cheap....you are dillusional.........and i'm just bust your balls :D



I found a world sport last season..... think I paid ten bucks.....my son loves it.... seems like a solid bike.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-06, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By skidmarx

1975 P13 Paramount Stem issue

This question is similar to aussiepug's stuck stem question. I recently bought this off ebay and I'm so frkn excited about this bike..... the seller could not remove the stem but he did remove the...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-06, 03:43 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,176
Posted By skidmarx

Well, I'm not sure what the rules are to join...

Well, I'm not sure what the rules are to join this club, but I'd been putting off the start of any earnest commuting due to a self imposed, somewhat draining, schedule at work, but with the arrival...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-06, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,258
Posted By skidmarx

Nice Saddle

Nice Saddle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-06, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By skidmarx

a long cage rear derailleur is required...

a long cage rear derailleur is required ...correct?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-06, 09:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 657
Posted By skidmarx

Hey, just tonight , I received a 1975 P13 Schwinn...

Hey, just tonight , I received a 1975 P13 Schwinn Paramount sent from Oregon on Greyhound Bus line (an ebay find)....and I am so damn excited....fits me like a glove. Needs a lot of work though, so I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-06, 12:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 657
Posted By skidmarx

:D I finally googled this .....and I'm not...

:D I finally googled this .....and I'm not buying it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-06, 08:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 657
Posted By skidmarx

That's a cake Bob....a bundt, I believe. ...

That's a cake Bob....a bundt, I believe.
Anyway, I'm not a big pie fan.
But thanks for the welcome.
You guys are strange:D .......does this happen with OLD AGE:D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-06, 03:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 657
Posted By skidmarx

Let me see if I've got this straight...you're...

Let me see if I've got this straight...you're going to send me a pic of... your pie...only after I give a full description of my favorite pie. oooOhhhhkay.
I know I'm missing something here.......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 657
Posted By skidmarx

pics someday......are you sending me a pie?

pics someday......are you sending me a pie?
Forum: Commuting
05-15-06, 05:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,052
Posted By skidmarx

Hey,come on, I see lots of guys with pink zebra...

Hey,come on, I see lots of guys with pink zebra fur on their bike.....
That road of mine, by the way, is the East Clarendon road, not East Creek and yeah, I've got the yellow helmet, which I don't...
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