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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,468
Posted By mountaindave

Many thanks to gugie and Choke for the...

Many thanks to gugie and Choke for the donations of Gugificazione and the Mercian frame!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,468
Posted By mountaindave

Awesome photo! This year we have enlisted...

Awesome photo!

This year we have enlisted local distributors as donors for drinks, so we should be good there.

As usual, registration day of is always an option. We will also have a shine and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-26-22, 04:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 328
Posted By mountaindave

Thank goodness somebody claimed this, I might...

Thank goodness somebody claimed this, I might have had to risk violating the S-1 rule!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2,407
Views: 571,638
Posted By mountaindave

I have an ‘81 61X frame waiting to be built up...

I have an ‘81 61X frame waiting to be built up for my wife. These early treks have universally been great riders for us. Ride yours and see what you think. But I’m kind of an early trek nut.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-22, 03:13 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,468
Posted By mountaindave

This post isn’t super fun to make, but I’m going...

This post isn’t super fun to make, but I’m going to start a rumor that, after five years of effort, I will be stepping down as Cino director after this year. Lots of things are changing in my life,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-02-22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 207
Posted By mountaindave

BF: “Here’s another 14-32 half step freewheel...

BF: “Here’s another 14-32 half step freewheel that’s available.”
Me: “I’m good for now.”
BF: “But it’s French thread…”
Me: “You sly devil, I’m in.”
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-30-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By mountaindave

I put this rack on my Ross Eurotour and it looks...

I put this rack on my Ross Eurotour and it looks lovely. Yeah, it’s heavy, but it’s chrome and $40. I cut off the cup holder though, kind of useless.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-22, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2,407
Views: 571,638
Posted By mountaindave

Looks gorgeous! The tune up will include...

Looks gorgeous! The tune up will include re-routing the front brake cable over the bars, right? :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 707
Posted By mountaindave

Then the FW was either poorly chosen by...

Then the FW was either poorly chosen by manufacturer, or it was replaced by a PO.

That visual gear calculator linked above is awesome. Check out the difference between yours (top) and mine (bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 707
Posted By mountaindave

The good news is that you’re sorting your...

The good news is that you’re sorting your shifting issues. The bad news is that this drive train, as set up, will not function as a half-step. The bike either came that way (spec’ed by somebody who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-22, 06:45 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,347
Posted By mountaindave

I’ll start by saying that we at Cino are humbled...

I’ll start by saying that we at Cino are humbled by your praise and do appreciate all of your feedback. Reed and the rest of the original crew never felt threatened by L’Eroica (despite the cease and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3,614
Views: 969,384
Posted By mountaindave

Holy buckets, that’s some bling there!

Holy buckets, that’s some bling there!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-25-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By mountaindave

I’ve not done it yet, but there is info somewhere...

I’ve not done it yet, but there is info somewhere about how to replace the bearings in the BB. It’s pretty cool because it’s adjustable left and right.

GLWS
Forum: Touring
04-22-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,175
Posted By mountaindave

I didn't mean to sound depressing, sorry about...

I didn't mean to sound depressing, sorry about that. I think you might consider me a highway snob, as in, I avoid them at all costs. But that's only because I can. The narrowest tire I typically ride...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-04-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 783
Posted By mountaindave

In case people are wondering, those are...

In case people are wondering, those are retrofriction shift levers - arguably the best friction levers ever made. They were so good that pros with Campy levers would swap them for these levers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-03-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,847
Posted By mountaindave

Just get to find the smallest ring of 28t. But...

Just get to find the smallest ring of 28t. But yes, these make fine super compact cranks. I use one on my wife’s bike: 48/28. It was 45/28 until I stole the 45 for a half-step setup…
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 445
Posted By mountaindave

Loved this edition of BF CV 4/1 sales ads - keep...

Loved this edition of BF CV 4/1 sales ads - keep the tradition going!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-02-22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 783
Posted By mountaindave

Holy crap in a hat, that’s gorgeous! GLWS!

Holy crap in a hat, that’s gorgeous! GLWS!
Forum: Commuting
03-27-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,019
Posted By mountaindave

Zombie thread, rise!! I went for a shop...

Zombie thread, rise!!

I went for a shop "gravel ride" last Wednesday and brought my usual, fendered ride. It started raining immediately after we left and did so for the first half of the 30 mile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,468
Posted By mountaindave

Man that will be cool!!!

Man that will be cool!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 931
Views: 299,847
Posted By mountaindave

I want to be like Gugie when I grow up!

I want to be like Gugie when I grow up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 931
Views: 299,847
Posted By mountaindave

Wow! Nice fender lines too!

Wow! Nice fender lines too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,064
Posted By mountaindave

That’s also good to know. I hadn’t looked that...

That’s also good to know. I hadn’t looked that closely. I see that SA sprockets in 3/32” don’t go to 21t.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-23-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By mountaindave

Wow, that is a stunner!! If I didn’t already have...

Wow, that is a stunner!! If I didn’t already have a ‘79 710 650b conversion that fits like a glove…

I have three ’81 Treks in various sizes and they take SAE seat post binder bolts - kind of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,064
Posted By mountaindave

Just when I thought I had seen all the cool...

Just when I thought I had seen all the cool half-step setups, you come along and throw this down! The gain ratios are almost exactly the same for every half step (~15%). It’s even more perfect than...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-20-22, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By mountaindave

I pulled an AT crank and VX BB from a customer’s...

I pulled an AT crank and VX BB from a customer’s bike who was “upgrading” to a new crank. The mechanics in the shop thought I was nuts to offer the customer money for the “junk,” but I knew what I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-20-22, 05:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By mountaindave

You just found the ultimate half step crank set...

You just found the ultimate half step crank set for those freewheels from pastor Bob.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,076
Posted By mountaindave

Looks like an absolute blast! Those are some...

Looks like an absolute blast!

Those are some fine wool jerseys you guys are sporting! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,076
Posted By mountaindave

I guess you don’t need fenders so much in Arizona…

I guess you don’t need fenders so much in Arizona…
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-16-22, 07:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 596
Posted By mountaindave

If you saw my thread the other day, I opined in...

If you saw my thread the other day, I opined in the gradual disappearance of FW and cassettes for our vintage rides. They ain’t makin’em anymore so this is a great chance to get some fine vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,076
Posted By mountaindave

I guess Neal has to be on a bike for good weather?

I guess Neal has to be on a bike for good weather?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,468
Posted By mountaindave

Dates and timing are a challenging endeavor. I...

Dates and timing are a challenging endeavor. I wish we could fit everyone’s schedule. I hope next year your cousin isn’t getting married again!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,468
Posted By mountaindave

Maybe convince her to do a multi-day bike ride??...

Maybe convince her to do a multi-day bike ride?? :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,468
Posted By mountaindave

Totally cool with that! I myself am a bike...

Totally cool with that! I myself am a bike pusher, so I’m glad I’m not the only one! :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-15-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 596
Posted By mountaindave

Ooooo… half step time? 14-17-21-26-32 is magical!

Ooooo… half step time? 14-17-21-26-32 is magical!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,468
Posted By mountaindave

That's very Cino!

That's very Cino!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 05:53 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 23,251
Posted By mountaindave

And now you know your chainring is perfectly...

And now you know your chainring is perfectly aligned! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 4,468
Posted By mountaindave

Cino MMXXII - ready to roll and roll call!

Offilial hoops have been cleared and registration is ready to go live, March 13 at midnight! (Which I suppose is technically March 14th.)

Cino 2022 will happen July 8-10 in Kalispell, Montana.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-06-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,506
Posted By mountaindave

These bikes are reasonably priced if they were...

These bikes are reasonably priced if they were stock - with Jon's triplizer and the targeted upgrades, they are a deal. If I needed a hole in my head, I’d be purchasing one or two..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-22, 08:37 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 3,733
Posted By mountaindave

-ept is a combining form of -apt. They are the...

-ept is a combining form of -apt. They are the same thing used in different combinations of prefixes. As humans we are adept at adapting our language as we see fit. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 3,733
Posted By mountaindave

Like many of you, I work on my bikes because I...

Like many of you, I work on my bikes because I trust myself on vintage bikes more than others. Plus, if I screw something up, it’s my fault, not somebody else’s.

The LBS speed argument is legit. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-01-22, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By mountaindave

Just for clarification, this is a freewheel, not...

Just for clarification, this is a freewheel, not a cassette.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-26-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By mountaindave

If only I had a Serotta to match these.

If only I had a Serotta to match these.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,577
Posted By mountaindave

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/11d738f0_7ad9_4707_b1aa_a7ed5d14d742_566db442a04cbb81d8a2f930d1f27aa1edc98aab.jpeg
Just a cyclist?
Winter Viking warrior?
Cold...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-23-22, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 446
Posted By mountaindave

Am I gaining a reputation? :innocent:

Am I gaining a reputation? :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4,998
Views: 531,222
Posted By mountaindave

In a pinch, you can route a short section of...

In a pinch, you can route a short section of housing under the BB from the cable stop (or bypass the stop completely), just terminate it as it heads up toward the FD. Friction and cable tension will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4,998
Views: 531,222
Posted By mountaindave

What oneclick said. Find a more easily found...

What oneclick said. Find a more easily found English thread FW, disassemble, reassemble on a French thread FW body.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 627
Views: 198,948
Posted By mountaindave

Pedals, saddle and bars are all touch points and...

Pedals, saddle and bars are all touch points and should be comfortable no matter the vintage. Same with shoes, shorts, and gloves.

I would not hesitate to ride one of my vintage bikes as long as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 530
Posted By mountaindave

I had a bit of an existential crisis myself...

I had a bit of an existential crisis myself recently. I was considering what drivetrain to build for my upcoming gravel bike. I wanted a 6s half-step while trying to keep it all French. I very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-22, 08:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,583
Posted By mountaindave

Sweet find! Subscribed :popcorn

Sweet find! Subscribed :popcorn
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