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11-08-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,335
Posted By Roger M

I'm not answering for Fredo, but just commenting...

I'm not answering for Fredo, but just commenting because you seem to have issues with big bikes. You have made similar remarks to my 65-67cm frames. I two inches taller than you.

Maybe don't...
11-06-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,692
Posted By Roger M

PM replied to

PM replied to
11-05-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,169
Posted By Roger M

The seat stay pinch bolt area looks similar to my...

The seat stay pinch bolt area looks similar to my Michael Johnson. He did learn from Albert Eisentraut. Going off of that part of the frame, I would guess that frame could have been built by one of...
11-03-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 33,912
Posted By Roger M

Same bike as a few posts up, but a couple of...

Same bike as a few posts up, but a couple of years later.

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11-01-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,395
Posted By Roger M

53-54cm Edit: take a look at the Pro Tour in...

53-54cm

Edit: take a look at the Pro Tour in the attached thread below

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/870652-centurion-pro-tour-restoration-650b-conversion.html
10-31-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,867
Posted By Roger M

Condiments and a bell ...

Condiments and a bell

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10-25-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 434,859
Posted By Roger M

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Not my cat, but Roxis roommate for three weeks while we were...
10-24-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By Roger M

It would be nice to see photos of the clearance...

It would be nice to see photos of the clearance at seat stay/rear brake, chainstay, and fork/front brake. Also, if you could measure the tire width to verify that 40mm. In my opinion, if you can fit...
10-24-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,766
Posted By Roger M

This bike was on Craigslist in Sacramento for...

This bike was on Craigslist in Sacramento for some time. Eventually the price dropped to about half of the original listing. Original owner had it built in 1979, rode it about a hundred miles and...
10-22-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 82,871
Views: 13,979,218
Posted By Roger M

FWIW, that is an AMP Research rear...

FWIW, that is an AMP Research rear end/suspension on that Fat Chance. The frame was most probably designed around that. I would guess early-mid 90s.
10-21-23, 11:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,393
Posted By Roger M

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My old TDF, since moved on to my kid.
10-19-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By Roger M

I bought this one a couple of years ago. Serviced...

I bought this one a couple of years ago. Serviced it and changed a few things. At some point, the fork was replaced with a steel one and the frame was repainted. It's a nice riding bike.

I didn't...
10-18-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,118,450
Posted By Roger M

There's a short write-up in the 'where'd you...

There's a short write-up in the 'where'd you ride' sticky. Page 830, post number 20740( im terrible with sharing links here). I have a lowrider rack, but no small panniers yet. I like those swift Jr...
10-18-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,118,450
Posted By Roger M

I've posted a picture of this bike here before,...

I've posted a picture of this bike here before, but not with any overnight gear. I did an overnight trip on Orcas Island in July. I changed it from a compact double to the half-step thing you see...
10-09-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,634
Posted By Roger M

This thread takes me back a couple of years to...

This thread takes me back a couple of years to the Mercet fan boy that started a couple of trainwreck threads. Might be a good pairing...
10-01-23, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,738
Posted By Roger M

Yeah, I had two rear MA40 rims split on me in a...

Yeah, I had two rear MA40 rims split on me in a period of about three years(one 36h and one 32h). I like the rims, but they are not the most robust hoops.

The first one even cracked a nice superbe...
09-28-23, 11:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 773
Posted By Roger M

Rocky Mountain bikes are in Canada. Their website...

Rocky Mountain bikes are in Canada. Their website states they've been building mtbs since 1981.

https://bikes.com/pages/our-story
09-25-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By Roger M

Pretty cool bike. The roller cam and under...

Pretty cool bike. The roller cam and under chainstay brakes would probably date your Bianchi to 87-88ish?
09-24-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,505
Posted By Roger M

I have an idea for gugies next build ...

I have an idea for gugies next build

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09-20-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,662
Posted By Roger M

Any version of the 7400 shifters. Here they are...

Any version of the 7400 shifters. Here they are in friction mode on a seven speed freewheel with a gen one Cyclone rd.

My only minor gripe is that they wont index properly with any derailleur...
09-13-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 23,662
Posted By Roger M

retrofriction coke spoons? A new favorite,...

retrofriction coke spoons? A new favorite, approved by Tony Montana. Very nice!
09-11-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 61,473
Posted By Roger M

Recent Roxi pictures. We were on vacation for...

Recent Roxi pictures. We were on vacation for three weeks last month without her. First time being away from this dog for more than a day, since we've been together. I think she wasn't too happy with...
09-10-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,883
Posted By Roger M

it's been a while since I ate a real good apple...

it's been a while since I ate a real good apple fritter. I wish I were closer(for the ride and the doughnuts). I do look forward to your post ride reports and pictures every year, Steve.
09-08-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,207
Posted By Roger M

I found that biopace chainrings work well.. ...

I found that biopace chainrings work well..
...
09-02-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,682
Posted By Roger M

I fixed a gouged up seatpost a couple of years...

I fixed a gouged up seatpost a couple of years back. A vise and several different grades of sandpaper, followed by some aluminum polish. Not perfect, but definitely presentable.
...
08-30-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,484
Posted By Roger M

That photo brings back a memory from the late...

That photo brings back a memory from the late 90s. I was driving to work on I-5, and traffic was stopped for several miles. Apparently, a transgender had climbed that powerline towers in your...
08-12-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By Roger M

Nice find, tjfastback66. The first bike that I...

Nice find, tjfastback66. The first bike that I bought with my own hard earned dollars was a red 1974 Le tour. Some of my best bike memories are on that bike. At twelve years old, it brought me an...
08-05-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,238
Posted By Roger M

Ebay seems to look out for the buyer in most...

Ebay seems to look out for the buyer in most circumstances. I bought an original toyota car stereo recently, that was described as fully functional with normal wear. It was a cheap buy as I was the...
08-01-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 37,077
Posted By Roger M

My sons old Serotta Nova Special. Outgrown...

My sons old Serotta Nova Special. Outgrown unfortunately and off to a new caretaker.
...
07-31-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,101
Posted By Roger M

I just did an overnight camping trip with my old...

I just did an overnight camping trip with my old Cannondale panniers. The work just fine, but I'll probably upgrade to modern bags for any future camping trips.
...
07-28-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,484
Posted By Roger M

My kid went to XC camp this week out on Orcas...

My kid went to XC camp this week out on Orcas Island with his high school team. They do it every summer for conditioning and to help with team building. Last year I hopped on the ferry with my bike...
07-26-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,738
Posted By Roger M

I've been dragging my feet on this project for a...

I've been dragging my feet on this project for a year or three now. My touring bike was built up with a 'sort of' compact double(by me) about three years ago. I've wanted a triple since after the...
07-26-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,741
Posted By Roger M

My 1984/85 Specialized Expedition has gravelking...

My 1984/85 Specialized Expedition has gravelking 38mm tires with fenders. It's a pretty tight fit with the mudguards, but I haven't had any problems. 40-42mm tires should fit without fenders.

...
07-21-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 82,871
Views: 13,979,218
Posted By Roger M

I agree with the optimistic pricing, but to give...

I agree with the optimistic pricing, but to give some credit to the bike: it has pretty much completely upgraded parts

Simplex retrofriction shifters
Higher end derailleurs
Modolo brakes and...
07-20-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,770
Posted By Roger M

This one doesn't have any Cannondale labeling on...

This one doesn't have any Cannondale labeling on it, but I've seen a couple in my online searches that had a black Cannondale decal on the rear hatch. The original window sticker in the first post...
07-19-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,770
Posted By Roger M

Yes, I did the timing belt replacement shortly...

Yes, I did the timing belt replacement shortly after the initial post here. Since then I have done

Another CV axle
Cam position sensor
PCV system service
Chased down some vacuum leaks...
07-19-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,770
Posted By Roger M

I had a 1988 5 speed 240 wagon for a bunch of...

I had a 1988 5 speed 240 wagon for a bunch of years before this red car. It was a great rig, but after a half a million miles, the rust was working its way through part of the floor pan. I have been...
07-19-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,770
Posted By Roger M

Thanks, it's not without flaws though.

Thanks, it's not without flaws though.
07-19-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,770
Posted By Roger M

No, haven't posted any ads for it. There's been a...

No, haven't posted any ads for it. There's been a few red V70XC(Cannondale edition)for sale over the years.
07-19-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,770
Posted By Roger M

Yeah, it's still with me ...

Yeah, it's still with me

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07-19-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,191
Posted By Roger M

To all of you Cino Riders Have a great...

To all of you Cino Riders

Have a great weekend, pack at least two spare tubes(for the clincher folks), have a joke or trick prepared for the bacon lady, and please thank the volunteers.

Enjoy!...
07-09-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,725
Posted By Roger M

I drove to Sacramento to pick up this a couple of...

I drove to Sacramento to pick up this a couple of years ago. As a family, we made a week long vacation out of it. With our sightseeing detours, the round-trip was probably 1,800 miles.
...
06-30-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By Roger M

Thanks for posting this, SpeedofLite. These...

Thanks for posting this, SpeedofLite. These magazine articles are always a fun read. I'm a little surprised at the weight(20.8#). I have 62cm Atlanta(with the Colorado Concept steel tubes)with Chorus...
06-28-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 33,243
Posted By Roger M

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Over the Sammamish Slough near Redmond, WA. ...
06-25-23, 11:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,801
Posted By Roger M

My kid gave me a flat tire the other day while we...

My kid gave me a flat tire the other day while we were walking to the store.
06-24-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,355
Posted By Roger M

Great work Andy! In your painting...

Great work Andy!

In your painting experience, do you know if there's a particular masking tape(brand/type) that works better for stuff like this?
06-21-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,191
Posted By Roger M

Pinch flats and rocks. We flatted twice on the...

Pinch flats and rocks. We flatted twice on the first day on the tandem. Pinch flats both times. I believe if you're not in too much of a hurry you can pick a line and avoid punctures, but we took...
06-21-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,191
Posted By Roger M

This thread needs more pictures.. ...

This thread needs more pictures..

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06-19-23, 11:35 AM
06-12-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,278
Posted By Roger M

I missed out on a big Waterford touring bike a...

I missed out on a big Waterford touring bike a couple of years ago. It was stolen before I could buy it. Still waiting for that early 70s Paramount that my summer job money couldn't afford(settled...
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