SF Peninsula C&V Ride: First Saturday of the month
06-29-22, 12:46 PM
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It's that time again. I should be in this week.
06-30-22, 09:54 PM
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06-30-22, 11:38 PM
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I will most likely make it. Will be on a loaner bike as the Bob Jackson is in currently mostly disassembled.
07-01-22, 12:10 AM
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I am down for a regular vintage ride in Sacramento. May want to do third S.
07-01-22, 11:45 AM
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With the tour starting I'll be on a French bike (picked it up today, need to get it working by morning)
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07-02-22, 08:55 AM
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I'm picturing Mike, frantically wrenching away on a French bike, trying to get it finished by 10....
Remember to pump up the tires!
Remember to pump up the tires!
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07-02-22, 05:00 PM
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07-02-22, 05:53 PM
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07-02-22, 05:57 PM
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I guess the answer would vary based upon what Hetchins your normally see.
I believe it was a 1972. He's had it since the 70's (I think he said he got it from his cousin). It was his 3rd Hetchins, the other two were smaller since he got this one when he stopped growing.
I believe it was a 1972. He's had it since the 70's (I think he said he got it from his cousin). It was his 3rd Hetchins, the other two were smaller since he got this one when he stopped growing.
07-02-22, 06:11 PM
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I guess the answer would vary based upon what Hetchins your normally see.
I believe it was a 1972. He's had it since the 70's (I think he said he got it from his cousin). It was his 3rd Hetchins, the other two were smaller since he got this one when he stopped growing.
I believe it was a 1972. He's had it since the 70's (I think he said he got it from his cousin). It was his 3rd Hetchins, the other two were smaller since he got this one when he stopped growing.
No matter to me, any Hetchens gets my attention regardless and this one is no exception.
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07-02-22, 06:14 PM
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It was a very nice bike. I was at the start first, he was second. My jaw dropped when I saw him riding up. It was in great shape the lugs were amazing.
I purposely didn’t call it out in the post, I wanted to see if anyone noticed it.
I purposely didn’t call it out in the post, I wanted to see if anyone noticed it.
07-02-22, 06:20 PM
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Some find these over the top, which is the whole point as far as I'm concerned.
Someday, maybe.
07-02-22, 06:30 PM
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it is one of a very few bikes that I would consider a “grail” bike for me. If an early 60’s showed up I don’t think I could pass it up.
07-02-22, 08:27 PM
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07-03-22, 08:16 AM
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07-03-22, 08:21 AM
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It's a 12 step program.
Start with 1 bike, then 2...
Start with 1 bike, then 2...
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07-03-22, 09:17 AM
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I spent my day off on Friday geting my Masi ready to go, but then the shop called and told me that my car wouldn't be ready to go untill Saturday. I did find out that if you don't tighten the Italian BB fixed cup on initial assembly, it unscrews in the first mile! DOH. I put it together, and then bought a specific tool for the cup, and while waiting for the tool... I forgot that I was waiting. Old age sucks. Sorry I missed it. Looks like August is out, but maybe September!
I would also drive the 2 hours to ride in Sacramento again, and I second the idea of a different Saturday so some can visit both groups.
I would also drive the 2 hours to ride in Sacramento again, and I second the idea of a different Saturday so some can visit both groups.
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07-03-22, 05:57 PM
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07-03-22, 08:52 PM
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@VRJAKE will attest to that.
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07-04-22, 11:13 AM
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Indeed, about halfway back from Vernonia on our PNW Banks - Vernonia and back ride yesterday, July 3, the drive side retaining ring on the Phil BB had significantly unscrewed, allowing ample side to side play in the BB such that the non drive crank arm was hitting the chain stay if I wasn't careful. Fortunately, miles and miles of gentle downhill were nearly at hand, and a generous member of our party of 12 drove me the last 5 miles to the start in Banks.
I'm told blue loctite is your friend for Italian BB drive side cups!
I'm told blue loctite is your friend for Italian BB drive side cups!
08-02-22, 09:57 AM
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Thinking of joining ride from Sacramento
Just trying to confirm if there will be a ride this month. Starting up a Sacramento group and trying to get some insights and camaraderie!
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08-04-22, 01:10 AM
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08-04-22, 04:30 PM
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I can actually make it this month. If others are going, I'll go, too.
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