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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jul 23, 2020 19:14:31 GMT
Thanks! I was trying embed not BB code.
Cheers Jim
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Post by Jem on Jul 24, 2020 8:09:25 GMT
Jim, that was worth the wait, and the effort, to see those pics! Thanks for posting
I can just imagine losing a few hours in there lost in a job...heavenly! (I'm even conjuring up the smell in my mind)
Out of curiosity, what are the periodicals on the shelf on the left in the second photo?
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Post by franco on Jul 24, 2020 14:03:59 GMT
That’s impressive Jim. It’s bigger and has more bikes in it than my LBS! Plenty of projects to be getting on with there  |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jul 24, 2020 18:05:36 GMT
Whats on the shelf; that's not a simple answer. My wife and I have 18 large book cases in our house; four are for me, the rest for her. Among my books I have a large number of old periodicals. They mostly are about (what are now) classic sports cars and bicycles; I have little interest in new carbon bikes and electric SUVs. When my four book cases become full, something must go. What you see in my shop picture is where my overflow periodicals are stored before being given away. The periodicals in the picture are several years of Excellence magazine (about Porsche) from the 1990s. These will be soon given away. In my shop, I also have shelves with shop reference material. I very much enjoy working in my shop. The shop smells of solvent, oil, rubber and coffee; my wife says it stinks, to me it is wonderful. I usually am listening to oldies and sipping the coffee. I enjoy building bikes and giving them to family and friends. I also help my friends with their bikes and cars. I take my time; life is good.
If any of you make it this way, stop by. We can drink coffee and fix something.
Cheers Jim
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Post by franco on Jul 24, 2020 18:41:37 GMT
Love the black Viscount, looks great! Sounds a good life Jim |
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Post by brianbutler on Jul 25, 2020 1:43:16 GMT
Jim, one of the best features on your black Viscount Aerospace GP, in my opinion, is the Suntour Power Ratchet shifters. I have them on several bikes and have several more sets in various stages of reconditioning. They are at the pinnacle of downtube shifters.
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jul 25, 2020 3:55:36 GMT
It takes a sharp eye to notice the Suntour ratchet shifters; I like them too! They have a nice solid feel and less tendency to creep. Nice sets are getting hard to find. Dia-Compe ENE Down Tube Shifters are still made and are a new, good, ratchet shifter. I have bought several sets from VeloOrange. I also have used Rivendell Silver shifters. They also are nice ratchet shifters. Rivendell Silver Shifters
Cheers Jim
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Post by franco on Jul 25, 2020 7:50:28 GMT
Jim, how do you find the Shimano megarange with its jump from 24T to 34T?
I’ve ended up ordering one as the budget freewheel I bought doesn’t sound like it’s going to last long but it’s a pity they didn’t go from 28T to 34T in my opinion.
Some interesting mods on your chain sets too, you’ve got plenty of low gears on both those bikes.
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jul 25, 2020 13:17:08 GMT
Jim, how do you find the Shimano megarange with its jump from 24T to 34T? I’ve ended up ordering one as the budget freewheel I bought doesn’t sound like it’s going to last long but it’s a pity they didn’t go from 28T to 34T in my opinion. Some interesting mods on your chain sets too, you’ve got plenty of low gears on both those bikes. I am an old man - with a heart condition - that lives in the mountains. I must take meds that keep my max heart rate at 100-110. Thus, a lot of low gears. I climb slowly or not at all.
I agree, the 24-34 jump is extreme, but it is just a bailout. You can get the 14-34 on ebay. When you buy them online (ebay) the picture is not always of the correct freewheel and the individual cogs are not listed. This is misleading and I was mislead. I usually go for the 14-28 or another brand.
Cheers Jim
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Post by franco on Jul 25, 2020 15:34:10 GMT
Jim, how do you find the Shimano megarange with its jump from 24T to 34T? I’ve ended up ordering one as the budget freewheel I bought doesn’t sound like it’s going to last long but it’s a pity they didn’t go from 28T to 34T in my opinion. Some interesting mods on your chain sets too, you’ve got plenty of low gears on both those bikes. I am an old man - with a heart condition - that lives in the mountains. I must take meds that keep my max heart rate at 100-110. Thus, a lot of low gears. I climb slowly or not at all.
I agree, the 24-34 jump is extreme, but it is just a bailout. You can get the 14-34 on ebay. When you buy them online (ebay) the picture is not always of the correct freewheel and the individual cogs are not listed. This is misleading and I was mislead. I usually go for the 14-28 or another brand.
Cheers Jim
Can’t fault you Jim, I hope I’m still riding at your age |
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Post by franco on Jul 29, 2020 19:34:32 GMT
I’ve managed to get a small storage space for free rather than build/buy a new shed. I was a bit apprehensive about taking it on because it’s a green light to take on more projects.
Saving grace is I’m busy with work at the moment so that is slowing me down. The Viscount collection is growing though.
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Post by Jem on Aug 12, 2020 7:55:23 GMT
If any of you make it this way, stop by. We can drink coffee and fix something. Thanks for that offer Jim - likewise if you make it over here. We are not both going to fit in my shed, but happy to show you around this part of the world |
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Post by brianbutler on Oct 25, 2020 2:55:09 GMT
Be careful or this could be you. In fact in may already be you (or me):
Brian
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Oct 25, 2020 3:12:55 GMT
Be careful or this could be you. In fact in may already be you (or me):
Brian
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Post by franco on Oct 25, 2020 8:45:14 GMT
I’d love to have a few hours looking through that lot.
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Post by franco on Dec 9, 2020 13:18:21 GMT
Been up to the lock-up today with the Pursuit, I keep stuff there that isn’t currently used or needs work, it makes life easier at home to get bikes out I do use. Once travel restrictions are a distant memory I need to sell a couple of these and get the others complete.  4B0A2996-D141-4F80-9F9B-0AE6C3941A0F by Franco_AC, on Flickr |
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