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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By USAZorro

My Fuji "The Finest" is also from 1972 (though...

My Fuji "The Finest" is also from 1972 (though the serial is stamped on the bottom bracket). I've ridden it on three Seagull Centuries, It has a very comfortable ride. I've often referred to it as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-02-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 224
Posted By USAZorro

In the PM you exchange with whomever the...

In the PM you exchange with whomever the transaction is with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 600
Posted By USAZorro

I assembled about a dozen of these for my uncle...

I assembled about a dozen of these for my uncle bitd. Aside from the weirdness of the "seat stays", it does have that look.

On the other side of things, it was a pig. I had a single speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 430
Posted By USAZorro

I'm not seeing the Steyr seat tube decal when I...

I'm not seeing the Steyr seat tube decal when I look at that. Seems more of an argyle pattern.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 125
Posted By USAZorro

I'm interested in the hubs, chainguard and clips,...

I'm interested in the hubs, chainguard and clips, rear rack and clips, and shift trigger.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-29-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By USAZorro

Had Honk and sloar are the Indiana connections.

Had Honk and sloar are the Indiana connections.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,032
Posted By USAZorro

Ordered. Some day I need to get a load of real...

Ordered. Some day I need to get a load of real leather of the appropriate weight and texture and go on a bar-stitching frenzy. I despise wrapping bars, but far less so with cloth than with plastic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,457
Posted By USAZorro

About a dozen years back I arrived at a similar...

About a dozen years back I arrived at a similar conclusion about Simplex plastic parts and jockey wheels in particular. The irony I see is that the Sun Tour derailleurs have a superior design, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,457
Posted By USAZorro

I wouldn't object, and seeing the fruits of...

I wouldn't object, and seeing the fruits of someone's labors may prove inspiring. This said, I think a separate thread in either in C&V proper, or the C&V sales forum would likely be more effective...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,970
Posted By USAZorro

I think I remember seeing something about a...

I think I remember seeing something about a warehouse robbery here. Said the police caught one of the perps, but that he wouldn't say what happened to the goods. Wondering if it's the same one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 762
Posted By USAZorro

It won't add luster/lustre, but it sure will look...

It won't add luster/lustre, but it sure will look nicer without the competition from the accumulated crud that would come off easily with even a mild cleaning.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 762
Posted By USAZorro

Agree with CO_Hoya. Clean, rub, polish, ride...

Agree with CO_Hoya. Clean, rub, polish, ride with pride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,499
Posted By USAZorro

Very nice. I suggest that you might wish to...

Very nice. I suggest that you might wish to include Ellis cycles in Franklin, Wisconsin. Dave Wages spent years making frames for Waterford before striking out on his own well over 10 years ago. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 96
Posted By USAZorro

Check here...

Check here (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1268714-road-again-challenges.html).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-23-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By USAZorro

I have a longer one from a 1970 Raleigh Record...

I have a longer one from a 1970 Raleigh Record that you're welcome to have. I can send to you as-is in all its 190 mm glory, or I can cut it down (I recently got the pipe-cutter to make very neat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By USAZorro

Which ERTO ( aka ISO ) would this be? There are...

Which ERTO ( aka ISO ) would this be? There are several "standards" of 26" - distinguishable by the number you didn't provide (which may be on the rim or tire of your bike. They range from 559mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 76,910
Views: 12,590,823
Posted By USAZorro

$100.00 Seems a decent price for a Chrome Moly...

$100.00 Seems a decent price for a Chrome Moly Bianchi. I can assist if anyone is interested and acts fast.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By USAZorro

Congealing isn't the word I'd have thought to...

Congealing isn't the word I'd have thought to use, but this certainly is an impressive little project. Bravo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5,897
Views: 633,490
Posted By USAZorro

sending PM

sending PM
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,457
Posted By USAZorro

Get some more miles on it and let me know which...

Get some more miles on it and let me know which category/categories you want it in. Great work on aligning the frame. That would likely have stymied me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,457
Posted By USAZorro

That Fuji is wild. That's a super-short wheel...

That Fuji is wild. That's a super-short wheel base to go with that funky humped top tube (or at least it appears that way). Would love to see you get that going, and then hear how it handles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,457
Posted By USAZorro

That's an awesome find. Note that tubes and...

That's an awesome find.

Note that tubes and tires do not count toward the $108 budget. I don't want to have someone crash when a front tire blows out at speed because they were trying to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5,897
Views: 633,490
Posted By USAZorro

I think they may have been the "FOUND" we see in...

I think they may have been the "FOUND" we see in the requesting post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,727
Posted By USAZorro

My best score? When I bowled with some regularity...

My best score? When I bowled with some regularity it was 251. :innocent:

Bicycle-wise... probably this. Added the rack, changed to a touring crankset, wore out the FD, managed to bust the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 392
Posted By USAZorro

I have the shoes. The upper is quite well made. ...

I have the shoes. The upper is quite well made. The soles do have a bit of flex - which personally doesn't bother me. However, (and this may just be me), just a few steps in them off the bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 566
Posted By USAZorro

I thought it was a responder who said their bike...

I thought it was a responder who said their bike that had a similar design had 22" wheels. Not sure we've heard what size the author's wheels are.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By USAZorro

Digging the Follis especially.

Digging the Follis especially.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-15-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 928
Posted By USAZorro

I reflexively presumed that it was not Remco's...

I reflexively presumed that it was not Remco's decision to withdraw. Apparently this was incorrect. Carry on.

Still sucks to not be able to watch a Grand Tour.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,457
Posted By USAZorro

trade bait?

trade bait?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 890
Posted By USAZorro

I am shocked! :eek: Why would anyone host...

I am shocked! :eek:

Why would anyone host pictures using photobucket?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-14-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 928
Posted By USAZorro

What a load of doody this event has been. I'll be...

What a load of doody this event has been. I'll be back in July.

Note to the UCI. The WHO and numerous governments and other international agencies have adjusted their COVID protocols. Perhaps you...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-13-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,988
Posted By USAZorro

The near blackout of this race to those who...

The near blackout of this race to those who aren't going to pay extra to one of the few outlets with live video coverage really takes away any enthusiasm I wanted to have for the race.

Live...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-09-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By USAZorro

ok - so maybe it won't start until stage 7. ...

ok - so maybe it won't start until stage 7. :innocent:
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-08-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By USAZorro

According to my reckoning, the Giro starts on...

According to my reckoning, the Giro starts on stage 4.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5,897
Views: 633,490
Posted By USAZorro

Perhaps I've gotten used to some cassettes and...

Perhaps I've gotten used to some cassettes and also some freewheels that have cutouts - and consequently weigh a good bit less.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5,897
Views: 633,490
Posted By USAZorro

Very heavy. Over a pound. That said, when I...

Very heavy. Over a pound. That said, when I think of Brick, it's more like this:

BRICK (http://watch?v=c-TOe2zS4GQ)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,457
Posted By USAZorro

Yes. Now what I would not allow is for the...

Yes.

Now what I would not allow is for the hypothetical part to be sold, and the sale price applied to the project cost as a negative amount to offset other costs.

For example, if you use or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5,897
Views: 633,490
Posted By USAZorro

They're nicely made and a decent price, but they...

They're nicely made and a decent price, but they are bricks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,970
Posted By USAZorro

My uncle's shop sold primarily Raleighs in the...

My uncle's shop sold primarily Raleighs in the 70's. They had a ton of Sedis chains, and I vaguely remember him commenting that at some point, that was what came on ten-speeds (my term of choice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5,897
Views: 633,490
Posted By USAZorro

ISO - 7 speed freewheel in good condition with 28...

ISO - 7 speed freewheel in good condition with 28 tooth large ring.

Have - a reasonably good assortment of things - ask.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 33,570
Posted By USAZorro

Picked this up in February - got quite a deal on...

Picked this up in February - got quite a deal on it. Last Saturday, we gave it a quick go - whereon, my dear wife realized how much she despised the saddle that came on it for the stoker. Recently...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-05-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 167
Posted By USAZorro

Stage 20... well suited for Leonardo Piepoli. ...

Stage 20... well suited for Leonardo Piepoli. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 398
Posted By USAZorro

Looks like a "roof"over a small basement...

Looks like a "roof"over a small basement window.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 667
Posted By USAZorro

The steerer may be the place most likely to...

The steerer may be the place most likely to retain traces of original paint (presuming the fork is not a replacement).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 667
Posted By USAZorro

Not doubting you. This is my first seeing this...

Not doubting you. This is my first seeing this chart.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 667
Posted By USAZorro

There's nothing in the 1983 catalog with fastback...

There's nothing in the 1983 catalog with fastback stays.

I'm tempted to conclude that it's a 1973/4 Professional MK IV, except for that I didn't think that the WxY##### serial scheme started until...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 877
Posted By USAZorro

Great. First they want to tell us what a proper...

Great. First they want to tell us what a proper bike is, and then they want to try to tell us how to mount one. :rolleyes:

The only thing obvious and inflexible about mounting a bike is that it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,457
Posted By USAZorro

If you paid for, or traded an item acquired since...

If you paid for, or traded an item acquired since 1/1/23 for the part in 2023, consider it as part of the $108.00 limit. Items on-hand as of 1/1/23 count as $0. Items traded for items that were on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-04-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By USAZorro

Bump - in case anyone thought they weren't still...

Bump - in case anyone thought they weren't still available.

ps. The Centurion is straight. The picture was not quite taken from directly in front.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 167
Posted By USAZorro

Stage 19: ...

Stage 19:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/852x853/stage_19_map_ce94e1de2800dc83b330c145700482e2b73f63b9.jpg...
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