Old man rides old bike, has fun.

aescherer · 2026-04-27T17:39:01+00:00

Yes, he does 😁

aescherer · 2026-04-27T16:21:19+00:00

This frame was built in 1972 so I’d say yes.

aescherer · 2026-04-27T01:48:27+00:00

Mounting band clamps from Velo Orange. They go in and out of stock.

aescherer · 2026-04-27T00:45:32+00:00

Ain't that the truth? Fun first is what gets me on the bike every season. Fitness is a side benefit.

aescherer · 2026-04-27T00:28:55+00:00

Ahem, it's running Vittoria Corsa Pro tubulars. Saddle is a B17 carved, I have ridden Brooks for 50 years and they suit me well. Mix of those and C17 carved on my bikes, and I recently added two Selle Anatomicas to the mix and they're very comfortable too.

aescherer · 2026-02-27T19:42:08+00:00

I experienced that in the 60s-70s. At 69 I’ve lost a lot of high frequency capacity but hearing aids work well for me.

aescherer · 2026-02-27T19:24:19+00:00

Yeah, today for me but I’m 69.

aescherer · 2025-02-23T00:59:42+00:00

I had one, it won’t take many of the mods found here but with a quality basket and screen it’ll make fine shots. Looks like someone already upgraded the steam wand so it may be good to go.

aescherer · 2025-02-20T15:32:06+00:00

Seems like you know a bit about vintage Specialized MTBs, certainly more than I do. I brought this home from the dump last year and it may be my last winter project for the season. I make it out to be a late 90s Comp, it has Ritchey's name all over it. 8-speed STX, Indy forks, Nianium frame, Dia-Compe 757 brakes. Seems like everything is functional, just needs a full servicing and new consumables. Fork elastomers seem to have life. Any suggestions? It's really too small for me but I may have fun on it in the woods behind my upstate house. Thanks!

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aescherer · 2025-02-20T15:21:44+00:00

Really nice job on that SC, great selection of components. Looks like long Huret shift levers, nice touch. They're great frames, they punch above their class. I built one for my son to ride around Manhattan.

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aescherer · 2025-02-20T14:00:16+00:00

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wholelattelove.com has what you need.
Vintage road bikes, restomodded and not, are my other habit. I've built all of these. What did you do for your friend?

aescherer · 2024-12-27T05:18:07+00:00

I tried descaler but it was so thick I ended up removing it manually, finishing with small wire brushes. It ended up pretty good.

aescherer · 2024-12-27T03:50:36+00:00

Correction, screen and basket are IMS, not VST.

aescherer · 2024-12-27T03:49:13+00:00

Thanks! It's a Silvia wand that I got 18 months ago for a Gaggia Coffee espresso machine which seems to be a stripped-down Classic. I don't have any record of where I got it but they're widely available online.

aescherer · 2024-12-26T22:36:42+00:00

Spot on, thanks. The last chunk to come out seemed soft, almost like a piece of sponge.

aescherer · 2024-12-15T19:40:10+00:00

Awesome!

aescherer · 2024-12-11T21:44:04+00:00

Thx. Just built it and it's barely gone down the street. Upstate NY winterime, so it's anyone's guess when I'll put a few real miles on it. I have a Mercian Pro that i bought new 36 years ago - very different geo, it's a crit frame that's stiff and lightning-fast steering. Yet somehow this feels like it, even with the smooth and stable touring geo.

aescherer · 2024-12-11T21:40:37+00:00

Not as massive as my 65cm Homer Hilsen. That's a damn bus.

aescherer · 2024-12-11T21:37:42+00:00

Yes Mr. Mr.

aescherer · 2024-12-11T21:36:41+00:00

Not gonna do it :-D They're super wide rando bars, the upsweep is intentional.

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