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    Any idea what this is? - 1920s Radior

    That looks amazing!
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    Bar width

    I hate narrow bars and typically mount something modern in the 46cm range on my riders. Nitto noodles typically.
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    How accurate are catalogs?

    I feel that it was very common for companies to modify spec's throughout the season - that can include components, but might include finish/paint and potentially tubes/frame designs. I'd view the catalogue as the product managers ideal concept for the bike based on his/her perception on...
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    Who is right?

    Non drive side tends to be easier to remove, so I remove it first. Is the cup bonded on the drive side of the bb?
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    To Suspension Fork or Not

    If your concerned about aesthetics, but like the rigid ride that might be the play
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    Help me choose the right brakes for my Dawes Galaxy.

    Damn, another victim of the UCI rules
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    To Suspension Fork or Not

    Or upgrade to a vintage Cannondale pepperoni fork...
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    Help me choose the right brakes for my Dawes Galaxy.

    How about some Tektro 720's? Then you at least get modern pad adjustment. https://www.amazon.ca/BRAKE-CLPR-TEKTRO-CANTI-CR720/dp/B002SG964K
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    Help me choose the right brakes for my Dawes Galaxy.

    I've seen a number of people run the BRAT-50 style on the front and the BRM500 style on the rear to limit heel interference. I've happily used the BRM500 style on my vintage Miyata touring bike quite happily (as an upgrade to the BRAT 50 which were broken), although I'm trying out vbrakes at the...
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    To Suspension Fork or Not

    I'd stay rigid personally - I have no patience to faff about with a vintage suspension fork. If I was to make it sproingy I'd put a Bomber on it - I love bombers and I think the girth of the lowers would look good with the C'dale. A black one perhaps?
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    Marinoni

    For years I thought Crammerotti's were Italian bikes, and then someone told me that it was a Vancouver brand! :eek: Well, I guess that explains why there are so many on Craigslist here.
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    1990 Ritchey Ultra Rescue

    That looks suspiciously like brush work
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    1990 Ritchey Ultra Rescue

    Ya, I loved the white ones. Here is the link to my scabby one that came black OE https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/scabby-ritchey-ultra-dirt-drop-build.446415/
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    1990 Ritchey Ultra Rescue

    Wouldn't surprise me if it has that beautiful pearl white paint under the black rattle can. If rattle canned i would definitely try a gentle stripping agent to see if there was a rescueable OE paint job under neath.
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    1990 Ritchey Ultra Rescue

    It felt inevitable
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    Marinoni

    I've toyed with the idea of picking up a used one many times. Bike looks great. A real iconic Canadian brand.
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    Main St. Brewing Show and Shine 2025

    Looks like a great event - i definitely need to make the next one.
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    Schwinn Traveler 1988

    I acquired a 1989 schwinn traveler from a friend the other day. 58cm / 24 inch frame I guess. Well used and almost all original - the rear wheel has a hi flange campy hub which can’t be original. Rides surprisingly well after a bit of tuning. Front hub is grinding, so need to open that up...
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    Too few threads on my fork - solutions?

    I think I tried the fork crown housing stop, but it wasn't tall enough for the Mafac's. The clamp on quill stop would likely work. Interesting about the French HS stack heights - is it possible they built this to a French standard as I've had problems pressing in standard headset cups?
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    Too few threads on my fork - solutions?

    I would struggle with putting a hole in a nice vintage stem like that, but it makes a lot of sense
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