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Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,266
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Will not work.

The ec90sl seat post clamps from the sides and will not work with ovals. The clamps are forged in a perfectly round manner and do not fit an oval. Just tried first hand 2 mins ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 01:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Unfortunately for the pump to fit, the clamp...

Unfortunately for the pump to fit, the clamp needs to be lined up over Reynolds decal. I may put it back on, but think I'd rather keep it off and have the decal showing.



Good to know, I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Interesting about the toe straps... I was scared...

Interesting about the toe straps... I was scared I'd cut the housing too short so left it long with the intention to cut later, not sure when (or if) that will happen :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 09:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Nope. Most of the rust came right off off with a...

Nope. Most of the rust came right off off with a little WD-40 and lightly rubbing with a scrubby sponge. On the really bad spots where the chrome flaked revealing exposed (and rusted over) steel, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

And a few more: ...

And a few more:

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k548/nebuer16/Cinelli/IMG_2088.jpg
http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k548/nebuer16/Cinelli/IMG_2084.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Cinelli Restoration Complete!

I put up a thread about 9 months ago when I acquired a very special 1964/65 Cinelli SC (you can find that thread here: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/729817-Help-me-identify-this-Cinelli!)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-28-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,312
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Ok, thanks for the advice everyone. Guess I'll...

Ok, thanks for the advice everyone. Guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and try out a couple different combinations. The White Industries double freewheel sounds like a good idea if I need it,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-11, 09:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Not sure if you noticed previously in this...

Not sure if you noticed previously in this thread, but this particular bike came with Cinelli bar caps, not plugs, that secure to the bar with a lip around the outside rather than plugging the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

I like mavic the best out of your list, classic...

I like mavic the best out of your list, classic light strong and dependable. Stay away from IRD, I've built a set when I was a wheel builder at a shop and hated them, flimsy and difficult to build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-11, 04:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Haha -what you don't like my rubber bands? I...

Haha -what you don't like my rubber bands? I just threw those on to keep the levers closed shut until I get the brake cables all set up. I'll take my time finding those hoods, as I've said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Pictures please :)

Pictures please :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-11, 12:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

The job took more work than I anticipated - this...

The job took more work than I anticipated - this kind of tape is definitely not easy to wrap. Each side took at least a good 30 minutes. I ended up using 3 rolls of Newbuam's - I wrapped around the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-11, 10:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,939
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

LOL! Greatest thing I've heard all day. ...

LOL! Greatest thing I've heard all day.

... But it still makes you feel good, doesn't it? :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-11, 09:25 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,939
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

I'm surprised this thread is garnering so much,...

I'm surprised this thread is garnering so much, um, controversy. Anyhow, from my experience many art historians define "art" as author intent. Meaning if the author meant for it to be art, then it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-11, 11:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,312
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

No, I'm not a maniac or anything, by the end of...

No, I'm not a maniac or anything, by the end of my training I'm strong enough to put the 300 miles in at a comfortable pace but not much more than that :-). I'm also definitely doing it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,312
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

hm..... am I in the right forum? :lol:

hm.....

am I in the right forum? :lol:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,312
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Same here. However I do this ride with a couple...

Same here. However I do this ride with a couple older guys who, while extremely fit for their age and biking experience, aren't pushing me much. I'm looking for a way to challenge myself a bit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,312
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Gear help for single speed centuries

Hey folks, I don't normally post in this forum even though I do ride fixed/single all the time. Nice to meet you all and sorry for posting the redundant topic of gearing.

Every summer I partake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,530
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Dave, I also use the Blackburn Fluid as well (and...

Dave, I also use the Blackburn Fluid as well (and to the OP, this one also works with bolt on wheels). Mine does the same thing. I believe, though am not certain, that all fluid trainers will do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,939
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Show how you display your vintage bicycles!

I was originally just going to ask for advice on cool ways to display bikes indoors, but thought it would be more fun if you just post pictures of your creative display ambitions. Please take a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-11, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,699
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

We're almost there! Just needs pedals rebuilt,...

We're almost there! Just needs pedals rebuilt, straps, and cables/housing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-11, 08:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,699
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Thank you, this is VERY helpful.

Thank you, this is VERY helpful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-11, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,699
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Haha I know, but you probably would have tossed...

Haha I know, but you probably would have tossed it if you saw it too. It was cracked, flaking, and broken in pieces. So the original owner wrapped the entire length of it in electrical tape. And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-11, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,699
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Hmm, not too sure actually. I ditched the old...

Hmm, not too sure actually. I ditched the old housing because it was so ratty so can't measure that... It needs to extend from the brake lever to the rear brake, I'm thinking about 5-6 feet? And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-11, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,699
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Vintage Campagnolo Cables and Housing

So I'm just finishing up a restoration of a 1964/65 Cinelli (here is the original link: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/729817-Help-me-identify-this-Cinelli!). Everything is together now,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

FWIW, I did some more digging and found this...

FWIW, I did some more digging and found this thread:

http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-588983.HTML

I'm thinking I'll wrap bottom up with black cloth, secure the top with either glue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

I'm planning on using black tape - that's what...

I'm planning on using black tape - that's what came on it when I received the bike... red might look nice too with red toe straps (the original leather straps are corroded). Any thoughts on that? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Here is what the plugs look like, fyi: 226202

Here is what the plugs look like, fyi:

226202
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

I'm a bit confused about wrapping top down with...

I'm a bit confused about wrapping top down with my plugs - they are the ones that secure with a lip that wraps on the outside of the end of the bar, not the ones that plugs into the inside, like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-11, 03:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Upon using my brain a little more, I suppose you...

Upon using my brain a little more, I suppose you don't need to cut the roll - just start it halfway up the roll at the middle of the bar. Yes?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Awesome, exactly what I needed! I never like the...

Awesome, exactly what I needed! I never like the look of finishing off the bar with tape, but like you said its required with gel tape because it will peel up if not oriented correctly.

So do you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-11, 01:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Ok, so is electrical tape pretty standard? Of...

Ok, so is electrical tape pretty standard? Of course I always use it my current bikes, but wasn't sure about whats PC for the vintage stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-11, 12:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Then the logo on the rim faces towards the...

Then the logo on the rim faces towards the non-drive side instead of the drive. *face palm*
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Haha ok I understand. Yep, getting pretty...

Haha ok I understand.

Yep, getting pretty close. Most stuff is clean, need to rebuild one of the wheels (I stupidly oriented the hub in the wrong direction, logo reads from the front of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-11, 12:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,876
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Wrapping bars - cloth tape, no hoods

Hey folks. Tried searching the web and the forum for some help on this but to no avail.

I'm restoring a 65 Cinelli SC...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-31-11, 04:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 428
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Bikram Yoga

Wondering if anybody here has a steady Bikram Yoga schedule they use to compliment their cycling? What is your schedule like? What do you find is the good balance?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-11, 06:47 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 15,625
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Great looking bike and awesome build! A...

Great looking bike and awesome build!

A couple thoughts:
- Definitely get the headset faced. Do the BB as well.
- Have them chase the BB threads as well while they're at it, since its an older...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,167
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Everything is original except for the rims. The...

Everything is original except for the rims. The logo on the original rims were unidentifiable as far as the Fiamme logo goes, the front had no label and the rear was chipped to the point that you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-11, 04:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,167
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Update! Still working away slowly, things...

Update!

Still working away slowly, things are coming together very nicely. I'm amazed to find many of these parts are in such great condition as I break them down.

My most recent big project...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,529
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Will do, I'll probably set them up tubeless...

Will do, I'll probably set them up tubeless within the next 2-3 weeks. Thinking about using Stan's Raven tires. I'll post when I have experience riding on them tubeless.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,529
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Agreed. While tubulars are the the undisputed...

Agreed. While tubulars are the the undisputed king of cross, I put my cyclocross bike through a more than just racing. I'd hate to wear down expensive tubular tires from miles and miles of paved...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,529
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Didn't consider it, but I'm not a fan of...

Didn't consider it, but I'm not a fan of straight-pull spokes or low count spokes, especially not for cross. I'm sure many use them successfully, but just not for me.

Don't get me wrong, I'm am...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,529
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Update: So I bought the wheels, hand built...

Update:

So I bought the wheels, hand built from Handspun. As a wheel builder myself (who purchased them because of a screaming deal), I retensioned and trued the wheels when they came in, more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-11, 06:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,167
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Those are the pads that came on the bike. ...

Those are the pads that came on the bike. There's a chance they are not the originals, but as far as I know they could be. I'll need to change them, they are completely dried out and hardened.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,167
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Thanks Old Fat Guy (by the way your BF name is a...

Thanks Old Fat Guy (by the way your BF name is a little deceiving).

I'll be cleaning up the frame tonight, I've got some time. Yep, slow is the word. Hell, in the end this bike is going to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-11, 06:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,167
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Thanks. I ended up just leaving the dust caps...

Thanks. I ended up just leaving the dust caps there and cleaned it thoroughly with q-tips, rags, and Clean Streak - that stuff works wonders. I'm going to replace the bearings, so will take a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-11, 02:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,167
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Free time is great. This is my Sunday afternoon:...

Free time is great. This is my Sunday afternoon:

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k548/nebuer16/Cinelli/AIMG_1606.jpg

Got a couple questions too.

1.) I found this stamped on the backside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-11, 10:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,464
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

grease, always. Serves as a water barrier if...

grease, always. Serves as a water barrier if nothing else.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,529
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Thanks for the heads up... I'm not real familiar...

Thanks for the heads up... I'm not real familiar with the A23's (though I have built a couple wheels with other Velocity rims) but that could be a possibility as well. I really like the idea of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,529
Posted By Alan@TreeFort

Ultegra hubs and/or Stans Alpha rims?

Need some new wheels. I'm thinking Ultegra hubs laced to Stan's Alpha rims, and running tubeless tires. This is my 2nd season doing cross, and I'm thinking it will be a pretty killing wheelset. ...
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