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03-21-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,317
Posted By Drillium Dude

Word up. I shoulda stayed in C&V for my own...

Word up.

I shoulda stayed in C&V for my own good. Live and learn...

Flip side, folks :)

DD
03-21-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

Well, yeah - of course you would! But that just...

Well, yeah - of course you would! But that just makes you an outlier on one or the other end of the spectrum - a provocateur of sorts.

The good sort :)

DD
03-21-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,978
Posted By Drillium Dude

Any of them which came after the introduction of...

Any of them which came after the introduction of any model Brooks, and looks exactly like it - but doesn't have the classic "Brooks" name-plate riveted to the transom.

DD
03-21-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

I agree - that's not snobbery, it's taking a...

I agree - that's not snobbery, it's taking a lesson from a failure. Been there, done that!

I'm half-on/half-off the fence regarding CF. I've had a little experience with CF offerings from Selle...
03-21-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,274
Posted By Drillium Dude

What you refer to as "rub-downs" are really nice,...

What you refer to as "rub-downs" are really nice, because they apply without the typical carrier film used in decals. And yes, they're pretty robust, and even have a bit of a raised surface, so the...
03-21-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,679
Posted By Drillium Dude

Damn! That actually works. I guess my only...

Damn! That actually works.

I guess my only question beyond wondering how in the hell it does work is: what's the longevity forecast?

DD
03-21-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

This. I know a woman who is a couple years...

This.

I know a woman who is a couple years younger than I (me: laaaaaate 50s), and she owns both road and mountain bikes. Single - has been her entire life, and says she's fine with it. Fit as...
03-21-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

Damn! I just deleted that post (only minutes...

Damn! I just deleted that post (only minutes ago!) after having a think, and realizing some religious members might find my comment insensitive.

Do you mind covering my six?

Thanks in advance...
03-21-23, 03:54 AM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

Sweet! Not only the design and execution,...

Sweet!

Not only the design and execution, but because it allows viewing (for now, anyway) of Huffy's famous and fantabulous attention to detail regarding the precise workmanship manifested in...
03-21-23, 03:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,274
Posted By Drillium Dude

The pair I sold when I chose an alternate wheel...

The pair I sold when I chose an alternate wheel set for the Bianchi looked like that once. Then I discovered these: Phil Wood Hub Logos (https://www.ebay.com/itm/225195376029)

When I sold them,...
03-21-23, 03:00 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,218
Posted By Drillium Dude

Nice pics, Andy! Some really awesome - and quite...

Nice pics, Andy! Some really awesome - and quite different than your normal Portland-area - views. The desert regions certainly do have their special charms.

DD
03-21-23, 02:58 AM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,218
Posted By Drillium Dude

Just curious: did you note any significant loss...

Just curious: did you note any significant loss of fitness after your layoff? I ask because I've been off the bike (excepting a couple short jaunts, never over 10 miles in length) for about a...
03-21-23, 02:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,978
Posted By Drillium Dude

Did you mean Brooks, or another maker? If so, do...

Did you mean Brooks, or another maker? If so, do you happen to know the model?

I knew what the additional material's function was, but was unsure whether Brooks supplied a model from the factory...
03-20-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

Note that Mike, Cyril, and Dave all have a hand...

Note that Mike, Cyril, and Dave all have a hand on the bike, while Moocher seems to be conveying outright disgust by keeping his hands off.

"Ain't no way I'm touching that thing!"

DD
03-20-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

Oh, yeah - riiiiiiiiiiiight, Dave ;) You...

Oh, yeah - riiiiiiiiiiiight, Dave ;)

You just know that statement's gonna come back and haunt you on presentation day...

DD
03-20-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

Which one? Every Huffy owner I ever knew...

Which one?

Every Huffy owner I ever knew referred to the rear triangle as the 'back forks' :lol:

DD
03-20-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

I for one am trying my damnedest to facilitate...

I for one am trying my damnedest to facilitate reaching that Magic Number - and the thread views are approaching 13,000, so it's definitely within touching distance...

DD
03-20-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

Sure - but ain't that the point of this thread? I...

Sure - but ain't that the point of this thread? I surely do think so :lol:

DD
03-20-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 824
Posted By Drillium Dude

Rolling on 4's is a much better bet: ...

Rolling on 4's is a much better bet:

Scraaaaaaper Biiiiiiike!

00:45

DD
03-20-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

Yup - had to pop two Tylenol Sinus caps after...

Yup - had to pop two Tylenol Sinus caps after trying to figger out WTF all those digits were trying to communicate to me. Think I'll go lie down for a couple hours.

And I lol'ed at that Campy...
03-20-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,274
Posted By Drillium Dude

Well, that's the score of the year so far... ...

Well, that's the score of the year so far...

...and hell's yeah, that front rack is the bomb! What a cool home-made contraption :)

Those should all clean up nicely. Congrats, OP!

dd
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By Drillium Dude

Dayum! Tell us how you really feel...

Dayum!

Tell us how you really feel :roflmao2:

DD
03-20-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

Ugh - MATH :( This thread has now officially...

Ugh - MATH :(

This thread has now officially been ruined for me.

You're dead to me now, Dave.
03-20-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,648
Posted By Drillium Dude

The perfect finishing touch for a...

The perfect finishing touch for a fully-pantographed Colnago:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/colnago_bidon_1__512546b740831884e0b0904f9ccf52ad511b63bc.jpg
...
03-20-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,220
Posted By Drillium Dude

Agreed - that frame ended up looking very nice...

Agreed - that frame ended up looking very nice after the respray.

DD
03-20-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,220
Posted By Drillium Dude

Well, not exactly... The reason I assumed...

Well, not exactly...

The reason I assumed the OP would want to find an original fork is because it is important for the fork geometry to match the frame it's designed for. The second line of your...
03-20-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,220
Posted By Drillium Dude

Nice! While I believe those may be re-pops...

Nice!

While I believe those may be re-pops (note the black outline - especially on the inner part of the 'C' - appears to be sections of flat lines vice a constant radius), that's a great price,...
03-20-23, 03:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,220
Posted By Drillium Dude

It'll likely cost a kidney or two to acquire an...

It'll likely cost a kidney or two to acquire an original fork.

Because the frame's on the large side, I can't imagine it'll be easy finding a period-correct fork with a long enough steerer tube....
03-19-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,218
Posted By Drillium Dude

Many thanks for the mini-tour, darkmoon - and I...

Many thanks for the mini-tour, darkmoon - and I must admit, since I began scrolling up from the bottom, I thought I was viewing a Dutch canal upon first glance at the photo above. Then I noticed the...
03-19-23, 10:31 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,218
Posted By Drillium Dude

I love this shot - and the use of 'Mother...

I love this shot - and the use of 'Mother Nature's Kickstand' was quite inspired :)

DD
03-19-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,107
Posted By Drillium Dude

Dayum, Kurt - those came out really nicely (doffs...

Dayum, Kurt - those came out really nicely (doffs imaginary helmet... wait, I don't wear a helmet - make that cycling cap)!

Well done; I'm sure they'll do the job, too :)

DD
03-19-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,191
Posted By Drillium Dude

If there was an 'Unlike' button, I'd have jabbed...

If there was an 'Unlike' button, I'd have jabbed it at least 10 times.

You'll be missed, Neal - and we'll probably have rain - on both days...

:(

DD
03-19-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3,221
Views: 407,597
Posted By Drillium Dude

I don't mind tedious work like drilling or...

I don't mind tedious work like drilling or sanding/laying down numerous coats of clear on a CF saddle - but I do absolutely abhor deep-cleaning. Why? Because the end state is technically no different...
03-19-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,221
Views: 407,597
Posted By Drillium Dude

We're talking aesthetics here, but I'm in total...

We're talking aesthetics here, but I'm in total agreement! It's also been shown the additional brake shoe residue build-up serves a role in decreasing the life of the tire's sidewalls if not cleaned...
03-19-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3,221
Views: 407,597
Posted By Drillium Dude

Speaking only for myself, it's not a matter of...

Speaking only for myself, it's not a matter of grip.

Drive train components wear exponentially faster when used in wet conditions as the road debris I mentioned affixes itself to the chain, which...
03-19-23, 02:28 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

Okay, now that's funny :roflmao2: And what a...

Okay, now that's funny :roflmao2:

And what a cool destination for a bike tour! Have fun, and safe travels for the duration of your adventure :)

DD
03-19-23, 01:29 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 26,483
Posted By Drillium Dude

I am not at all surprised by your comprehensive...

I am not at all surprised by your comprehensive assessment; I note all the same plusses on my same-era Nuovo Mexico.

These frames are dialed in to the max.

DD
03-19-23, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3,221
Views: 407,597
Posted By Drillium Dude

I avoid riding in the wet (but I've been caught...

I avoid riding in the wet (but I've been caught out by sudden weather changes mid-ride more than once), but if I did: clinchers every time.

Road debris tends to stick around longer in wet...
03-19-23, 12:59 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

I loled - but that's not really accurate. Have...

I loled - but that's not really accurate. Have you ever seen MC riders acknowledge one another? Most waves I give - and receive - are similar: subtle, not spastically delivered.

As always: YMMV.
...
03-19-23, 12:49 AM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

Tried for a home run - but a double still puts...

Tried for a home run - but a double still puts you in a scoring position ;)

Record and what most people refer to as Nuovo Record both had steel cages. The black-anodized alloy-caged pedals were...
03-19-23, 12:12 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

Back where I used to live, the popular vernacular...

Back where I used to live, the popular vernacular for this kind of thing in general was (still is) referred to as 'The Seattle Freeze' - and it's a true phenomenon.

I think it's just a lot of...
03-19-23, 12:03 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

I've noticed that chainstay sticker on a number...

I've noticed that chainstay sticker on a number of the bikes you've shared pics of, but have never thought to ask where you got them. This thread provides the perfect opportunity to inquire: where...
03-18-23, 11:55 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

Nice pic! Thank you for posting. That photo...

Nice pic!

Thank you for posting. That photo brought back memories of my visit to Paris in 1994, although I cannot recall any of the exterior of CP being painted in primary colors during my visit...
03-18-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,683
Posted By Drillium Dude

Had to rehab the center section of a Cinelli bar...

Had to rehab the center section of a Cinelli bar recently that was nearly as bad - I have faith you'll get 'pretty much there' in the end. Your work so far is looking really good!

Best of luck...
03-18-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,546
Posted By Drillium Dude

Dayum, there are a number of members here that...

Dayum, there are a number of members here that would do well to heed Duckie's sage advice:
...
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By Drillium Dude

Can't give a specific value (I'm not too familiar...

Can't give a specific value (I'm not too familiar with pricing for French bikes, frames, and bits) - but do understand that you'll take a final value reduction right off the bat as it lacks the...
03-18-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,950
Posted By Drillium Dude

I agree completely regarding giving it some time...

I agree completely regarding giving it some time to cure; after all, I've got other bikes to ride - and it's warming up fast here in AZ :)

Might put the bike outside in direct sunlight this week...
03-18-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 979
Posted By Drillium Dude

That's how I roll these days :) Tho I will...

That's how I roll these days :)

Tho I will admit to being constantly on the lookout for spares (in case of accidents or natural, built-in failures), consumables, and 'smalls' - which of course are...
03-18-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

For real? I noted you weighed the chrome fork...

For real? I noted you weighed the chrome fork crown adornment , and checked the fork weight before and after removing it, so I figured for sure you'd make a comparison on the scale after 'trimming...
03-18-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,544
Posted By Drillium Dude

It was a joke. I've also heard this conversion...

It was a joke. I've also heard this conversion referred alternately as 'DUI Bars', 'Bum Bars', etc, etc. I figured my post fit right in with the spirit of this thread.

No offense intended. Then...
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