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11-16-15, 06:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,693
Posted By justin10054

You can even do...

You can even do "site:bikeforums.net/classic-vintage" if you just want to search C&V.
11-13-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,631
Posted By justin10054

I'm 28 and all my bikes are older than I am. I'm...

I'm 28 and all my bikes are older than I am. I'm not even really sure why I got into C&V. I guess I just think old bikes are cool and fun to ride/work on.
11-13-15, 05:44 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 30,125
Posted By justin10054

I think that Jaguar was refinished, but the...

I think that Jaguar was refinished, but the headstock paint was original. It sounded amazing.
Yes, Jaguars can be rather finicky to set up, but in my experience using heavy gauge strings can cure...
11-03-15, 05:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,620
Posted By justin10054

I take it back, that's not a Victory front...

I take it back, that's not a Victory front derailleur. It looks more like Croce d'Aune.
The hubs look like Victory/Triomphe, but could even be Athena. A shot of the skewer nuts would confirm.
11-01-15, 07:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,620
Posted By justin10054

That's a Victory crankset and front derailleur....

That's a Victory crankset and front derailleur. I'm not sure what the other stuff is. For what it's worth, Victory is an excellent and underrated group.

EDIT: Actually, that looks like a Croce...
10-29-15, 03:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,086
Posted By justin10054

You can actually restrict Google searches to...

You can actually restrict Google searches to within a domain or even a directory of a domain by using the "site:" function. For instance, if you wanted to search for suntour, but only return results...
10-29-15, 02:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,818
Posted By justin10054

There's something therapeutic about meticulously...

There's something therapeutic about meticulously cleaning all those tiny little bearings. Of course the frustration of trying to put the damn thing back together again undoes that pretty quickly. So...
10-28-15, 05:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,818
Posted By justin10054

I believe this is called a "freewheel vise". I...

I believe this is called a "freewheel vise". I have seen VAR branded ones and presumably others made them as well. My plywood method is basically the poor man's version of a freewheel vise.

Trying...
10-28-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,621
Posted By justin10054

It's also on backwards.

It's also on backwards.
10-28-15, 02:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,818
Posted By justin10054

Newer, splined Regina CX freewheels are almost...

Newer, splined Regina CX freewheels are almost delightful to work on. I bought a NOS one from Boulder Bicycle for a very reasonable price, but the oil in the bearings had hardened so it needed to be...
10-27-15, 01:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,862
Posted By justin10054

I use electrolysis for removing rust. All you...

I use electrolysis for removing rust. All you need is a battery charger, a bucket of water, a sacrificial piece of steel, and some washing soda (sodium carbonate). It works really well for rusty...
10-23-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,149
Posted By justin10054

You mean you got rid of it? Too bad, it looks...

You mean you got rid of it? Too bad, it looks like it would fit me.
10-23-15, 02:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,149
Posted By justin10054

That is one classy, understated bike. I really...

That is one classy, understated bike. I really like it. Is that a Stronglight crank?
10-23-15, 02:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,096
Posted By justin10054

At first I thought that was you in the picture...

At first I thought that was you in the picture and was about to point out that the bike was way too big for you.
10-23-15, 02:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,318
Posted By justin10054

I would think you could try to align the threads...

I would think you could try to align the threads of a mystery hub with the threads of a known ISO hub and see if they "interlock". I do this with screws and bolts all the time to compare threads. It...
10-23-15, 01:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,867
Posted By justin10054

I'd be tempted to take it and post a "found" ad...

I'd be tempted to take it and post a "found" ad on craigslist. Ask the owner to describe the bike to you. Chances are the bike was already stolen to begin with. Maybe the actual owner might find it...
10-21-15, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,996
Posted By justin10054

I'm listening right now and really digging it. ...

I'm listening right now and really digging it.

I'd also be all over that 3Rensho if it was a 54cm.
10-21-15, 03:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,280
Posted By justin10054

Yeah, that cutout doesn't look very...

Yeah, that cutout doesn't look very scrotum-friendly.
10-21-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,280
Posted By justin10054

I don't have a plastic saddle, but I kinda want...

I don't have a plastic saddle, but I kinda want to try one of these Kashimax saddles just because they look so goofy.

http://www.chariandconyc.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0313.jpg
10-20-15, 12:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,261
Posted By justin10054

Yeah, didn't they come in both 9/16" and 1/2"...

Yeah, didn't they come in both 9/16" and 1/2" pedal threads to serve the BMX market as well as mountain bikes? I think I've seen some with fancy anodized cages, but black seems to be the most common....
10-20-15, 12:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,482
Posted By justin10054

I just bought a SRAM 8 speed chain for $14 at...

I just bought a SRAM 8 speed chain for $14 at REI. Is it really $20 on Amazon?

For my next project I'm going to try Izumi "Click Index" chain. It promises that my cycling will become "quieter and...
10-20-15, 12:41 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 38,758
Posted By justin10054

I keep forgetting about the ignore list. Usually...

I keep forgetting about the ignore list. Usually I'll start reading a post and think to myself "What on earth is this guy talking about?" and then see that it's mtnbike. I've pretty much gotten in...
10-18-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,868
Posted By justin10054

They claim that the rear derailleur is compatible...

They claim that the rear derailleur is compatible with Shimano 9/10 speed, so it should work with any Shimano 9/10 speed shifters including bar ends.
10-18-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,470
Posted By justin10054

Looking through their site, I think it would be...

Looking through their site, I think it would be fun to build up a bike with these components, but I find it odd that their shifters don't seem to be compatible with their derailleurs. The shifters...
10-17-15, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,746
Posted By justin10054

Nice! I like the Victory components. I have them...

Nice! I like the Victory components. I have them on my Rossin and am a big fan.
My Rossin also has Ambrosio Super Elite rims, but a non-aero version. I didn't even know they made those you have...
10-17-15, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,444
Posted By justin10054

I got this nice Sugino Super Maxy crankset with a...

I got this nice Sugino Super Maxy crankset with a 50.4 BCD. The arms are 165mm and the chainrings are 48-36. It came with a Tange bottom bracket which I may or may not use due to the spindle being...
10-16-15, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,444
Posted By justin10054

Yeah, it's too bad the NJS one...

Yeah, it's too bad the NJS one (http://www.tracksupermarket.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79&products_id=210) won't fit on your bike.
10-15-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,444
Posted By justin10054

I'm kind of surprised you're not going for the...

I'm kind of surprised you're not going for the HP-7410 (https://www.benscycle.com/p-1392-shimano-dura-ace-hp-7410-264-cartridge.aspx?).
10-15-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,444
Posted By justin10054

That Dura Ace 7700 stuff is gorgeous, and on a...

That Dura Ace 7700 stuff is gorgeous, and on a Merckx no less. I'm jealous.
10-13-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 21,709
Posted By justin10054

Oh well, I figured it was worth a shot. It would...

Oh well, I figured it was worth a shot. It would certainly be a lot easier than un-raking the fork.
10-13-15, 05:32 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 21,279
Posted By justin10054

The other lever is a quick release for the wheel....

The other lever is a quick release for the wheel. The axle is toothed so it can move in the dropout to adjust chain tension.
10-13-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 21,709
Posted By justin10054

I'm not sure I follow. If you pull the rear wheel...

I'm not sure I follow. If you pull the rear wheel back in the dropouts, the rear end of the bike will move towards the ground, pivoting on the front wheel. Wouldn't that decrease the head angle? Am I...
10-13-15, 04:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 21,709
Posted By justin10054

Wouldn't moving the rear wheel further back in...

Wouldn't moving the rear wheel further back in the dropouts effectively decrease the headtube angle? I wonder how much effect it would have, though.
10-12-15, 01:26 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 21,709
Posted By justin10054

Did you use some kind of tool or fixture to...

Did you use some kind of tool or fixture to locate and align the cantilever studs? I'm curious about how you get them in the right place and pointing in the right direction.
10-11-15, 03:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 21,709
Posted By justin10054

Does the raking process damage the chrome? Or...

Does the raking process damage the chrome? Or brazing on the cantilever studs?

How high is your bottom bracket? I've heard some people say the International is a poor choice for conversion to 650b...
10-08-15, 02:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,219
Posted By justin10054

I think it might be a chain rest so you can...

I think it might be a chain rest so you can actually remove the rear wheel. Looks like it'd be pretty hard to do otherwise.
10-07-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,671
Posted By justin10054

Campagnolo Victory, Triomphe, and later Gran...

Campagnolo Victory, Triomphe, and later Gran Sport cranksets use 116mm BCD chainrings.
10-05-15, 04:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,717
Posted By justin10054

Thanks! I just bought some new pants a few weeks...

Thanks! I just bought some new pants a few weeks ago. It feels so good trying on a smaller size and it actually being a little loose. It's actually almost fun going clothes shopping now.
10-05-15, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By justin10054

I was under the impression that modern cranksets...

I was under the impression that modern cranksets often have fairly wide Q-factors. Narrow these days would be anything under 150mm. My vintage cranksets are all in the 130-range.
10-05-15, 03:11 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,717
Posted By justin10054

I've lost 80+ lbs over the past year and a half....

I've lost 80+ lbs over the past year and a half. I didn't change my diet significantly, I just ride a lot. Losing weight is simply a matter of calories in/calories out. It doesn't matter if that's...
10-04-15, 04:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,668
Posted By justin10054

I have a Sugino AT on my Fuji, but I don't think...

I have a Sugino AT on my Fuji, but I don't think it fits stylistically with what OP is looking for.

http://i.imgur.com/ERkypyT.jpg
10-04-15, 03:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,347
Posted By justin10054

What crankset is that?

What crankset is that?
10-04-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,668
Posted By justin10054

The Mighty is a forged crankset while the Maxy is...

The Mighty is a forged crankset while the Maxy is swaged. Is there anything inherently wrong with a swaged crankset? Has anyone ever heard of one coming loose?
10-04-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,347
Posted By justin10054

I really like your Katakura. I wouldn't mind...

I really like your Katakura. I wouldn't mind having one of those shiny things myself, but I've only seen them in large frame sizes. Did they keep all the smaller frames in Japan for the domestic...
10-04-15, 01:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,668
Posted By justin10054

Also, the Mighty Tour has a 110 BCD and was...

Also, the Mighty Tour has a 110 BCD and was available as early as 1973. It's also a nice looking crankset.

http://www.velobase.com/CompImages/Crankset/61DD426A-B42C-4890-94F5-6BB84239593A.jpeg
...
10-04-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,668
Posted By justin10054

It looks like the Super Maxy was new to the 1978...

It looks like the Super Maxy was new to the 1978 catalog. I only wish I could read Japanese.

http://cyclespeugeot.web.fc2.com/catalog/sugino78/sugino78_05.jpg
10-04-15, 07:12 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,717
Posted By justin10054

To be fair, BQ did have an article (well, more of...

To be fair, BQ did have an article (well, more of a blurb, really) in the Spring 2008 issue regarding just that.

As for the sizing issue, I don't think there's any great conspiracy against fat...
10-02-15, 04:22 PM
Replies: 82,868
Views: 13,976,132
Posted By justin10054

No clue what this is...

No clue what this is (http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-speed-bicycle-/331668399909?hash=item4d38fa2725), but it's got a chrome fork and it's only $25.

...
10-02-15, 04:03 PM
Replies: 82,868
Views: 13,976,132
Posted By justin10054

Early Stumpjumper...

Early Stumpjumper (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Specialized-stuntjumper-Sport-mountain-bike-1984-/321882525296?hash=item4af1b18e70) listed by someone who can't read.

...
10-02-15, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,451
Posted By justin10054

Kinda hard to lose with that selection, but...

Kinda hard to lose with that selection, but assuming they all fit you, I'd go with the Merckx.
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