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08-23-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By AngryScientist

Best Practice for Top Tube Cable Guides ?

I have a pretty mint bike I am getting ready for the road. Seems like those full housing top tube cable guides are absolute rust magnets, which makes sense as moisture and grit accumulates in the...
08-15-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,805
Posted By AngryScientist

Nope, that concept does not exist in my world. ...

Nope, that concept does not exist in my world.

I would rather look at one of my bikes filthy, dirty and beat after memorable miles than pristine with shiny paint hanging in my office. The beauty...
08-15-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,545
Posted By AngryScientist

Agree! A rigid MTB would be a good Cino chariot !

Agree! A rigid MTB would be a good Cino chariot !
08-14-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,545
Posted By AngryScientist

Incredible history lesson here. Thanks Jim!

Incredible history lesson here. Thanks Jim!
08-14-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,545
Posted By AngryScientist

Thanks. Looking forward to getting my hands on...

Thanks. Looking forward to getting my hands on it. You just never know when buying on ebay what surprises will come with a frame, including measurements. If all goes well, some credit card touring in...
08-14-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,545
Posted By AngryScientist

Thanks for the responses so far. Would anyone...

Thanks for the responses so far. Would anyone hazard a guess as to the year the bike I posted might be? I dont have it in hand yet, but will the serial number give me any clues?
08-14-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,545
Posted By AngryScientist

I've been on the hunt for a touring bike for a...

I've been on the hunt for a touring bike for a while. I'm short, so many touring bikes are simply too big for me to comfortably ride. Always said if I found a vintage Sequoia in good condition I'd...
08-14-23, 05:48 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,545
Posted By AngryScientist

History of Specialized ?

I have a vintage Specialized frame coming, which prompted me to do some historical research.

As far as I can tell, Specialized is an American company, but their early frames were all Japanese...
08-06-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,692
Posted By AngryScientist

Building a touring bike finally. Phase A: Wheels!...

Building a touring bike finally. Phase A: Wheels!

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08-04-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 692
Posted By AngryScientist

That is quite an impressive tire failure on the...

That is quite an impressive tire failure on the car; like scary bad. Glad you weren't hurt. Any idea of what the hell happened there? That looks like a pretty new vehicle otherwise I would have...
08-04-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 37,077
Posted By AngryScientist

At least half purple! ...

At least half purple!

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08-01-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,684
Posted By AngryScientist

Hey that's me! Great pic, thanks for that :)

Hey that's me! Great pic, thanks for that :)
07-24-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,684
Posted By AngryScientist

Day 2 More fun out on MT roads. More heat,...

Day 2

More fun out on MT roads. More heat, but started earlier, which was smart. Ice cold martinis made to order were the highlight!
...
07-24-23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,684
Posted By AngryScientist

Ride report: Amazing ride, the best of...

Ride report:

Amazing ride, the best of people and unreal scenery.

First off, the volunteers from the Montessori school and everyone else were beyond amazing. The amount of kind faces, support...
05-26-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,013
Posted By AngryScientist

I suppose it depends on how one defines "make...

I suppose it depends on how one defines "make sense".

For me, I fly a LOT for work, so it's really no big deal to hop on a plane and fly across the country. I also kind of think the most fun...
05-26-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 251
Posted By AngryScientist

ISO: Vintage rando/cx/touring frame

Have some travel in the future and any of my bikes i'm comfortable traveling with fit skinny tires. Looking for something not precious that'll take at least a 32mm tire. Size small, I ride an ideal...
05-25-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,013
Posted By AngryScientist

I have heard the same from multiple people....

I have heard the same from multiple people. Looking forward to it!
05-25-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 704
Posted By AngryScientist

IMO it's a steel, celeste bianchi made in italy....

IMO it's a steel, celeste bianchi made in italy. No doubt it deserves a life of continued road riding. Build it up in good health!
05-25-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,013
Posted By AngryScientist

Figures the week I finally book my flights the...

Figures the week I finally book my flights the ride is questionable!

For the NYC folks, FYI you can fly direct EWR to Bozeman. Drive over looks "reasonable" from there.
04-03-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,510
Posted By AngryScientist

Wow, that frame looks like it was a true barn...

Wow, that frame looks like it was a true barn find. Looks mint in every way. I suppose in Arizona you get a better shot at those than here in the northeast where the elements can destroy or at least...
04-02-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 895
Posted By AngryScientist

Interesting. Here in NYC land, we've had the...

Interesting. Here in NYC land, we've had the mildest winter I can possibly remember. I did not need to start my snow blower once and the avg temps have been really high.

I hope we all have a nice...
04-02-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,850
Posted By AngryScientist

Looks like a fun trip guys! Can we get a peek at...

Looks like a fun trip guys! Can we get a peek at some of the hardware involved here?
04-02-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,737
Posted By AngryScientist

I wound up building it with a pretty mixed bag of...

I wound up building it with a pretty mixed bag of old and new components, and it just lacks character being an all black bike with no real distinguishing features. Probably ridiculous, but crazy...
03-31-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,191
Posted By AngryScientist

Too early for tire talk? I've heard talk of...

Too early for tire talk? I've heard talk of flats on this ride...

My frame will clear about a 30mm tire size. Any recommendations in the 28-30mm area??
03-31-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,737
Posted By AngryScientist

Most frames spec'd for 27" wheels can be...

Most frames spec'd for 27" wheels can be converted to 700c with mid reach brakes and clear good sized tires. Here's an old Specialized that I converted to 700c and wraps these 33.33mm tires with ease...
03-26-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,191
Posted By AngryScientist

Angry is in. Room #1 at the Symes.

Angry is in.

Room #1 at the Symes.
03-12-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 409
Posted By AngryScientist

Thanks; Just took advantage of the 30% sale and...

Thanks; Just took advantage of the 30% sale and ordered some stuff at Velo Orange, including one of these. Appreciate the offer though.
03-11-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 409
Posted By AngryScientist

Thank you both. Now that I know the term I can...

Thank you both. Now that I know the term I can start the hunt. Appreciate the quick help.
03-11-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 409
Posted By AngryScientist

Need some help: What goes in this cable stop?

Another surprise building the older Bianchi. The chainstay cable stop is pretty small, and while it's very tight, a piece of shifter cable housing will fit through it. This bike is definitely built...
03-10-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,052
Posted By AngryScientist

The last of an era of parts. All silver. All...

The last of an era of parts. All silver. All alloy. No plastic junk. Wonderfully finished, even for the lowly Veloce trim.
...
03-08-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,810
Posted By AngryScientist

100%. Building wheels is not something I...

100%. Building wheels is not something I particularly enjoy doing, so if I'm going to put the work and time into building a set up, they should be nice!
03-08-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,810
Posted By AngryScientist

You're really missing out if all you ever ride...

You're really missing out if all you ever ride are wheels with straight gauge spokes. Butted spokes make for a much livelier, better riding wheel.
03-08-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 633
Posted By AngryScientist

The low cost machine built wheels usually use...

The low cost machine built wheels usually use boat anchor hubs and straight gauge spokes which make for heavy riding, sluggish wheels in my experience. What hubs, spoked and rims is this $200 set...
03-07-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,810
Posted By AngryScientist

Where have people been ordering spokes from lately?

My former favorite spokes, Wheelsmith seem to be hard to come by these days. I always thought the finish on the Wheelsmith spoke was a notch above the other vendors. I note now that Pillar spokes...
03-07-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,289
Posted By AngryScientist

The problem with some of these paints, especially...

The problem with some of these paints, especially those of yesteryear without good UV inhibitors is they really changed over time with sun exposure, especially the brighter colors, So sometimes the...
03-07-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,449
Posted By AngryScientist

If you look for a bike that was spec'd for 27'...

If you look for a bike that was spec'd for 27' wheels, you can use mid reach brakes and 700c wheels and obtain gobs of clearance. This is an old Ishiwata tubed trek that I got for a song complete,...
03-07-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,189
Posted By AngryScientist

whatever you put down there, make it stainless....

whatever you put down there, make it stainless. Thats the wettest part of the bike and steel screws get rusty fast down there.
03-07-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,052
Posted By AngryScientist

Thtat's a good possibility. In other news,...

Thtat's a good possibility.

In other news, italian wheely products showed up today for this one...

...
03-07-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,189
Posted By AngryScientist

BB shell is beefy enough to drill and tap, no...

BB shell is beefy enough to drill and tap, no problem. All the big box stores carry metric hardware in stainless steel, just go down to the local HD or Lowes and pick up a couple.
03-07-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,052
Posted By AngryScientist

White or black cable housing for this one? I'm...

White or black cable housing for this one? I'm leaning white...
...
03-04-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,052
Posted By AngryScientist

Clearance check: These Vittoria Corsas are...

Clearance check: These Vittoria Corsas are labeled 32, but measure out to 30mm on old school Ambrosio rims, and clear all areas. These are probably the tires I'll wind up on.
...
03-04-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,052
Posted By AngryScientist

Little progress here, more silvery parts hung....

Little progress here, more silvery parts hung. Coming together nicely.
...
03-04-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,372
Posted By AngryScientist

shrug? are people really taking multiple...

shrug?

are people really taking multiple days to mount a tubular tire? One coat on the rim, one on the tire, about an hour for them both to dry, a wet coat on both and mount. Few hours to dry and...
03-04-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,287
Posted By AngryScientist

Mark, I dont want to derail this thread, but just...

Mark, I dont want to derail this thread, but just wanted to say thank you for all of this and gugie too for the info.
03-03-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,287
Posted By AngryScientist

Thanks! So I have to ask, what are you using for...

Thanks! So I have to ask, what are you using for the brake posts? tig? I'm struggling to think of what other options would be out there?
03-03-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,287
Posted By AngryScientist

Tech question for gugie if he wouldnt mind: ...

Tech question for gugie if he wouldnt mind:

I assume these mods are done via silver brazing? I've read conflicting information on the googles, what's the melting temp of silver rod? What's your...
03-03-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,052
Posted By AngryScientist

Hey James. It's a triple crank that I converted...

Hey James. It's a triple crank that I converted to a sub-compact double. In this case, the big ring needs to be installed on the inboard side of the big spider. If it was installed outboard, there...
03-03-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,921
Posted By AngryScientist

I use marine grade corrosion inhibitor from the...

I use marine grade corrosion inhibitor from the local boat shop. Protects engine components in salt water environment, so definitely good enough for the inside of my bike tubes and readily available....
03-03-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 45,930
Posted By AngryScientist

My crusty bike qualifies! ...

My crusty bike qualifies!

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03-03-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,052
Posted By AngryScientist

hill approved: 46/30 campag. ...

hill approved: 46/30 campag.

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