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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Flog00 kindly offered these items to me. They...

Flog00 kindly offered these items to me. They just arrived and I can't wait to get some of these items mounted. The saddle is rich dark brown Selle Royal "Touriste L" that will go on my metallic blue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-17, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

qcpmsame - I like it so far. Unfortunately I'm...

qcpmsame - I like it so far. Unfortunately I'm still in search of a 25.8 fluted seatpost that's long enough to get my saddle to the correct height. I need it up by 1" or so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-17, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

I actually bought this tonight from a 40 y/o bike...

I actually bought this tonight from a 40 y/o bike shop going out of business. Just shop wear from what I can see. Here it is mounted to my Centurion Le Mans 12 - It coordinates well with the Rustines...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-16, 11:32 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Let's just get this out of the way up front. I'm...

Let's just get this out of the way up front. I'm not anti-American because I save about 50% buying this saddle from a UK vendor vs here. Last summer I purchased this very saddle here at a real local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-16, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Where did you find those!? They're lovely.

Where did you find those!? They're lovely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-16, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

First time user of Continental Grand Prix 4000S...

First time user of Continental Grand Prix 4000S II tires. Bought 700c x 28 for some my H Plus Son Archetype rims laced to Suzue Road Classica hubs.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-15, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

miamijim - Thank you. I'll read that.

miamijim - Thank you. I'll read that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-15, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Well the first time I added the photo it was...

Well the first time I added the photo it was correct. I added a second photo that was upside down, when uploaded to site both were that way. I always use my iPhone for bike photos without issues . Oh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-15, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

A Thomson Elite seatpost and a Selle Italia...

A Thomson Elite seatpost and a Selle Italia "Diva" saddle - both for a non vintage bike. 479286479287



Have no idea why the photos are in the wrong orientation. Sorry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-15, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

colinm - would you consider starting your own...

colinm - would you consider starting your own thread on this rebuild? I love taking things like that apart, and am not even familiar with that hub. It would be a great learning opportunity. Thanks in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

I don't have any bike related tattoos, so figured...

I don't have any bike related tattoos, so figured I'd go the scarification route instead. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-15, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

MiloFrance - oh dang! How is the bike/frame?...

MiloFrance - oh dang! How is the bike/frame? Please elaborate.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-15, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

gomango - Thanks! Well, if you do build a bike...

gomango - Thanks! Well, if you do build a bike make sure to share photos. Your bikes are cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-15, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Ooh. Looking at all these goodies is like...

Ooh. Looking at all these goodies is like Christmas.

I bought a pair of Compass Babyshoe Pass 650b x 42 tires, locally, so they didn't come in the "post" but just wanted to brag. :p They're on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-15, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Bought some "Thin Gripster" special Rivendell...

Bought some "Thin Gripster" special Rivendell color pedals for a modern bike I bought and the "Roadie" bicycle bell which clamps to anything less than 8mm wide. Nice....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-15, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

I received a NOS Raleigh front hub 28 hole. It's...

I received a NOS Raleigh front hub 28 hole. It's marked "Sturmey Archer" very lightly around the center.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/415/19371765595_fb77f6e079_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vvPn1x)NOS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-15, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

It came off CL. A Nitto Moustache bar 26.0 with...

It came off CL. A Nitto Moustache bar 26.0 with lots of thick adhesive. Very cheap. Spent 40 minutes cleaning off residue with Goof Off. Now it's sparkling....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-15, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

I've been waiting on these from England and they...

I've been waiting on these from England and they finally arrived. It's a replacement Sturmey Archer "Sport" headlight lens and chrome ring, along with the rear lens & ring. I'm p*ssed that they sent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

dweenk - it's already been installed. I've ridden...

dweenk - it's already been installed. I've ridden & adjusted several times. Just about perfect now. Although crackled & dry looking I don't think its been ridden much. Doesn't have significant butt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-15, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

I received this lovely B72 courtesy of rootboy....

I received this lovely B72 courtesy of rootboy. I've adjusted it several times and have ridden around. Why, oh why, does it take so much futzing around to get one's saddle "just right"?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-15, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

pastorbobnlnh graciously forwarded me a set of...

pastorbobnlnh graciously forwarded me a set of north roads handlebars to fit my '55 Phillips as well as a "Brittanialloy" frame pump that fits perfectly. Here's a link:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-15, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Sturmey Archer clutch spring. Springs seem to get...

Sturmey Archer clutch spring. Springs seem to get a lot less vigorous. Replaced & out for a ride on the 1955 Phillips.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-14, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

It didn't exactly come in the post. I drove over...

It didn't exactly come in the post. I drove over to Planet-X-USA in Portland and bought them. On One "Midge" handlebar with 25.4 clamp area. All I can say is that, depending on the stem, they can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

I took it apart a little bit. Disassembled the...

I took it apart a little bit. Disassembled the two pulleys, cleaned, put a little Tenacious Oil in there (not sure if that's what you put in there), and now pulleys have that rich, smooth feeling.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-14, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Everyone seems to get either new stuff or...

Everyone seems to get either new stuff or outstanding conditioned stuff. My heart skipped a beat when, at one of the local bike coops looking through bins of components (they keep their good stuff...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-14, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

I ordered NOS Apex front fenders for one of my...

I ordered NOS Apex front fenders for one of my mountain bikes. They don't make these any more and I have a rear one. This was less than $10! It rains a lot in Oregon in the winter, so I've gotta get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-14, 12:35 AM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

autoteacher - any photos of this saddle bag? What...

autoteacher - any photos of this saddle bag? What kind? Vintage or modern? Also congrats on the great bill of health - keep up the good work. I've lost quite a few lbs. myself & it takes work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-14, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Bianchigirll- they aren't but that's a thought.

Bianchigirll- they aren't but that's a thought.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-14, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

These. They're my transitional "summer into Fall"...

These. They're my transitional "summer into Fall" riding booties.....;)
Actually just wanted the opportunity to post something. Not sure if the photos uploaded.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

I bought this Shimano XT FD-M735 front derailleur...

I bought this Shimano XT FD-M735 front derailleur off the internet.385361385362385363 Wasn't labeled NOS, but it sure looks unused to me. I polished up the aluminum parts and will mount to my 1992...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Well, these didn't technically "arrive", but I...

Well, these didn't technically "arrive", but I bought them locally. I'm upgrading components on my 1992 Specialized Hardrock, which came originally with a 200GS Shimano Group - lots of black, steel,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-14, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

@ Photogravity - I bought this crankset to go on...

@ Photogravity - I bought this crankset to go on a 1992 MTB & wanted to keep the same "flavor" for the bike. This crankset is silver vs black and weighs almost 1 lb. less. Plus I can change...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-14, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

Wow, and I was excited about MY new crankset....

Wow, and I was excited about MY new crankset. That chainring is gorgeous! I've never seen one like that. Beauty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-14, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

@ Bikedued - yeah the GS is BioPace also. Haven't...

@ Bikedued - yeah the GS is BioPace also. Haven't had the bike for long & only paid $45 all original & original owner, so not bad. I haven't really noticed the "oval-ness" during pedaling, but I'm a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-14, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

A Shimano FC-B124 BioPace triple crankset. It's...

A Shimano FC-B124 BioPace triple crankset. It's used and the pictures make it look worse than it is. It's going on my 1992 Specialized Hardrock Ultra to replace the 200GS riveted crankset.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-14, 01:51 AM
Replies: 8,836
Views: 1,152,765
Posted By Velocivixen

They were delivered yesterday. NOS MKS Graphite...

They were delivered yesterday. NOS MKS Graphite 2000 mountain bike pedals which are OEM on my 1986 Fuji Sundance. I kept staring at them for about 6 weeks on ebay, got some cash for my birthday and...
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