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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

if the “crystal” for the dial indicator is only...

if the “crystal” for the dial indicator is only the plastic… a watchmaker that rebuilds mechanical watches should be able to press it in. Acrylic watch crystals are often a press fit and the plastic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

those Moto’s seem to have long top tubes. I...

those Moto’s seem to have long top tubes.
I have a 56 CTT and the top tube is like 57.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

SJX426 - very good, make them behave for past...

SJX426 - very good, make them behave for past sins of prior owners.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

and I am still in the 42x17on the flats. Just...

and I am still in the 42x17on the flats. Just spin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

from the spoke nipple fragments, a good chance...

from the spoke nipple fragments, a good chance you are reaching max tension before the spoke has filled the nipple. Brass nipples are not that strong with no spoke supporting them internally.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

I have had success by wrapping the applied goop...

I have had success by wrapping the applied goop in Saran Wrap to reduce evaporation, I thought it helped.
Yes, methylene chloride was dangerous and effective. The state of affairs in California....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

presented a big Zonk with a deer image or...

presented a big Zonk with a deer image or something like that. Image not found or unavailable.

it is OK, I don’t use the platform.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

I had an Imgur image load earlier today, not for...

I had an Imgur image load earlier today, not for these.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

that badge is associated with 1970.

that badge is associated with 1970.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

we live in so much danger. I liked the...

we live in so much danger.

I liked the PA-10. Did not buy one as I really wanted cotterless cranks. The tubulars that were part of the spec were the draw.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

thinking Cornelo, there were a few “very close”...

thinking Cornelo, there were a few “very close” to Colnago club cut clubs about that were near miss to Colnago, too close actually.
‘the straight stem work to the “petals” is the tell.
and yes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

absolutely sure it is a Colnago?

absolutely sure it is a Colnago?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

I never got to see it run. The build was amazing...

I never got to see it run. The build was amazing to see. Bryant showed off the secret design weapon when my father caught it, the underside of the chassis was very close to the ground up front and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

ti-22, the CanAm car that scared McLaren,...

ti-22, the CanAm car that scared McLaren, Chaparral and Lola for the second half of one season and the first half of the next. Then done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

way back that was standard evaluation procedure...

way back that was standard evaluation procedure when a bike came in for service, check how the QR was tightened. Provide lesson to the person who dropped it off and who picked it up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

that a “chrome” paint? If so, share the brand...

that a “chrome” paint? If so, share the brand please? Not sure about painting the cogs, but all quite bright in the image.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

Car care day ...

Car care day

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

my son's first grade teacher was alarmed when...

my son's first grade teacher was alarmed when asked who his favorite band answered Pink Floyd. Then asked what album, The Wall. All the other kids were one of the Disney promoted artists of the day....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

Not a tool, but an assembly fixture I would call...

Not a tool, but an assembly fixture I would call it, will get to it.

here is a quick schematic
thin rectangle nests in the pedal frame.
toe strap holds the pedal.
spindle thread indexes with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

I recently did a set of those. The small bearings...

I recently did a set of those. The small bearings and the shallow cone and race shape makes them a buggar to assemble.
the inboard side is easier but the outboard end is a definite challenge.
my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

Merziac- the bike looks quite proper, but not...

Merziac- the bike looks quite proper, but not show winner Paramount white or Siren, vote for me, I'm sexy, Red.
(note, for the age of the bike the typical set up would show less seatpost and stem......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-19, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

You reminded me of a quick chair repair...

You reminded me of a quick chair repair yesterday, my Aeron chair when I sat, just would not keep its setting, the air/ hydraulic piston assembly is wearing out... (had to recall... it has been 15...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

I have purchased youth scale saddles and water...

I have purchased youth scale saddles and water bottles / cages too. ALE makes the bottle/ cage
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-17, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

As original, they had that, most everyone removed...

As original, they had that, most everyone removed them to make the cargo area useful, a Japanese El Camino.

I own a Subaru, a much later WRX.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-17, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

Back in the day... Cap at the shop for which I...

Back in the day... Cap at the shop for which I worked, went on first. Like a Cinelli cap, tape from the bar end to the center, then for the daring a leather gloved hand, a lighter flame to get it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7,944
Views: 967,647
Posted By repechage

When I took wood shop in junior high, back when...

When I took wood shop in junior high, back when there still were shop classes, The Oliver table saw was a piece of equipment I never liked. In college I got to use a SCM Sliding table machine, with...
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