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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 08:21 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,542
Posted By Tazio Novolare

Regarding regularly checking the tension - In...

Regarding regularly checking the tension - In this modern age of vast computational power & good microphones combined in a pocket-sized device (iPhone, etc) it would seem to be a "simple matter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-10, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,813
Posted By Tazio Novolare

I treat it like auto detailing. For touch-up...

I treat it like auto detailing. For touch-up work, I use "Amrep Spray Cleaner Polish" which used to be sold under the Honda brand to Motorcyclists. For the full-monty: wash with dishsoap / clay bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,513
Posted By Tazio Novolare

"How do we drill it if the seat tube obscures the...

"How do we drill it if the seat tube obscures the drill? We don't want to drill it from the back..."

If you choose to drill it, you want a very short, very stiff tool, in order to work in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,420
Posted By Tazio Novolare

Maybe less whippy than it first appears; observe...

Maybe less whippy than it first appears; observe that the "down cables" appear to be two cables crossed in the horizontal plane for a tiny bit of triangulation. Nevertheless, I'm guessing it does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,479
Posted By Tazio Novolare

ZOMG LOOK at those seatstays, chainstays and...

ZOMG LOOK at those seatstays, chainstays and fork! That long-fade paint job is the work of a very skilled painter. Getting the smooth color gradient takes years of practice. (Or really good robot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-10, 08:04 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 21,371
Posted By Tazio Novolare

The bottom bracket keeps getting mentioned, but...

The bottom bracket keeps getting mentioned, but I've seen no evidence given that it needs attention. Bottom brackets last a long time if they are properly adjusted, and vintage Raleigh BBs (even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,770
Posted By Tazio Novolare

According to shop lore, Jason Newsted of...

According to shop lore, Jason Newsted of Metallica had a full custom black-painted Ibis Ti Mojo back when it was the exotic stuff you left raw so your riding buddies knew what you paid.

Clapton?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-10, 09:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tazio Novolare

Re: Cromor - When I took a TIG framebuilding...

Re: Cromor - When I took a TIG framebuilding class in the early 90's, we used Cromor. I don't recall the specs, but it's butted 4130 with wall thickness probably in the .9-.6-.9 mm range... I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-10, 12:07 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 21,371
Posted By Tazio Novolare

Tektro makes nice long-reach brakes, the R556,...

Tektro makes nice long-reach brakes, the R556, with a "nutted" (read: 70's style) mounting. These should bolt right onto the bike with new cables & housing, and will likely be a big improvement. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-10, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 626
Posted By Tazio Novolare

Those are "Nuke Proof" hubs. From the early-mid...

Those are "Nuke Proof" hubs. From the early-mid 90's. I wanted a pair really badly in college.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-10, 09:58 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 38,888
Posted By Tazio Novolare

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5025147244_2b1...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5025147244_2b13475a8d_z.jpg
Schwalbe Delta Cruisers (thanks for the pointer, Veloria!) 37-622, with VO fluted fenders, SA SRF3 hub, Tektro long-reaches.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-10, 10:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,212
Posted By Tazio Novolare

I believe that there's some small percentage of...

I believe that there's some small percentage of motorists who are doing the vast majority of the honking. My solution? Given the integrated nature of modern automobile electronics, there's no...
Forum: Northern California
10-05-10, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Tazio Novolare

I thought the road was closed too, but Google...

I thought the road was closed too, but Google Street View...
Forum: Northern California
10-05-10, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Tazio Novolare

It's been some time since I've ridden that route,...

It's been some time since I've ridden that route, so hopefully someone with fresher data will chime in.. but AFAIK there's really only the Alexander Avenue route up from downtown Sausalito to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,239
Posted By Tazio Novolare

One reason I like the simple layout of the...

One reason I like the simple layout of the Sheldon Brown content is that it's relatively easy for computer translation engines to work with. It pleases me that somebody who speaks Hungarian or...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,917
Posted By Tazio Novolare

I haven't seen anyone mention the Raleigh...

I haven't seen anyone mention the Raleigh Alleyway (http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/hybrid/alley-way-11/) yet. Steel frame, IGH, Brooks saddle, belt drive, disc brakes, dyno front hub, fenders,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-10, 11:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,396
Posted By Tazio Novolare

laurenornot - I'm new here too, but I've been a...

laurenornot - I'm new here too, but I've been a bike guy for ages. I'm married to a woman who is your height exactly. A year ago, my wife was a very wobbly beginner cyclist who didn't feel...
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