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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-02-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 508
Posted By rustystrings61

PR-10, not a PX-10 - painted rear stays instead...

PR-10, not a PX-10 - painted rear stays instead of chrome, plainer fork crown, as the PX got either Nervex Professional or DuBois crown. PR-10 is 3-tubes Reynolds instead of full 531, and came stock...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 237,212
Posted By Pcampeau

It’s from 1986 and it looks Great!

It’s from 1986 and it looks Great!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By sweeks

I suspected as much! The cause of 99% of recent...

I suspected as much! The cause of 99% of recent misunderstandings, to say nothing of humorous typos, on this pale blue dot.
Your avatar is admirable. :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By TPL

Not 'spindles' ....they are called 'splines'

Not 'spindles' ....they are called 'splines'
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By cxwrench

File it down and use it til it's a huge pain to...

File it down and use it til it's a huge pain to get the cogs off.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,491
Posted By panzerwagon

Do they make you nervex? Sorry, I’ll let...

Do they make you nervex?

Sorry, I’ll let myself out.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-19-21, 12:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,466
Posted By ThermionicScott

Too big for me, sadly. But a thought on the...

Too big for me, sadly.

But a thought on the sideways pictures in your OP: iPhone? You can tell how the picture will be oriented by the little camera icon. If it's sideways from rotating your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-21, 07:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,689
Posted By ThermionicScott

I think Sheldon Brown would approve. He was all...

I think Sheldon Brown would approve. He was all about doing silly impractical things with bikes, just to do it. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-21, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15,459
Views: 4,093,100
Posted By OTS

I have a Schwinn CrissCross Hybrid running the...

I have a Schwinn CrissCross Hybrid running the Suntour XC 7 speed stuff on my fendered dynamo-hubbed winter commuter. Actually once cleaned up, it does a decent job. You might try it before you make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 48,852
Posted By thumpism

Leetspeak! Very forward thinking!

Leetspeak! Very forward thinking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 718
Views: 293,723
Posted By T-Mar

Thank-you for posting. The Giant s/n format...

Thank-you for posting. The Giant s/n format didn't change in the early 1990s. That's late enough in the calendar year that I would suspect a 1991 model. Regardless, it's easy enough to distinguish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 12:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,718
Posted By SurferRosa

That's why you fit it and mark it appropriately...

That's why you fit it and mark it appropriately before you start the work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By dddd

This can be done easily by anyone familiar with...

This can be done easily by anyone familiar with freehub re-spacing in general.

Starting with a Shimano or Campagnolo freehub (since these consistently position the cogs near enough to the spokes,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-05-21, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,466
Posted By mountaindave

This is really tempting, but already having a 71X...

This is really tempting, but already having a 71X (650b conversion) and 41X (700c conversion), not sure I could properly attend to another Trek in my stable. But these are lovely sport-tourers,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-05-21, 01:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,466
Posted By billytwosheds

There are at least a few tasteful ways this frame...

There are at least a few tasteful ways this frame could be built up. GLWS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-04-21, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,466
Posted By swen0171

I had a blue one just like that, So that color...

I had a blue one just like that, So that color existed. Now I have one in copper that's currently getting a rebuild. Great riding bikes 700c or 650b with the long reach.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-04-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,466
Posted By bear_a_bug

Great frame, as you said, interesting color, too!...

Great frame, as you said, interesting color, too! FWIW anyone thinking of buying it -- these make great 650B conversions. Clearances for 42mm tires, and DiaCompe/Weinmann long reach centerpulls work....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,722,699
Posted By wrk101

Only you will know. I have matched the distance...

Only you will know. I have matched the distance from the nose of the saddle to my handlebars on all of my bikes: road, touring, and drop bar conversion. With the longish TT on most MTBs, I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,559
Posted By verktyg

Lugged Reynolds 531 MTB

The last frame I built was lugged Reynolds 531 in 1992 at Albert Eisentraut's shop in Oakland, CA. By that time he was pretty much out of the picture but I was able to use his jigs and shop. It's got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,748
Posted By rjhammett

I have read many times that RX100 components are...

I have read many times that RX100 components are the same as 105 with a different finish. May/may not be true.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-19-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,840
Posted By homeless in ca.

That's a nice one. If you can score a used cargo...

That's a nice one. If you can score a used cargo trailer you'll have a garage for all your bikes and extra water and stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By Bianchigirll

Pass.

Pass.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,378
Posted By Schreck83

I needed another one and the shape of the washer...

I needed another one and the shape of the washer reminded me of a 3/4" copper pipe cap. It only took about 25 minutes to fashion this one from copper. No hammering required.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,105
Posted By BoozyMcliverRot

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x1440/img_20210627_004026_491_333e185c15089ef02b3db0c1bec8c0628c0fd26c.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-21, 04:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By jccaclimber

1. Clean out the seat tube as best as possible...

1. Clean out the seat tube as best as possible first.
2. Find an adhesive that can be easily softened with heat, a chemical, etc. Make a tube that just fits inside the stuck seat post and glue it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By CliffordK

With a tapered top like the image above, you have...

With a tapered top like the image above, you have two places to grab the seatpost. Either at the top where the edge curls in, or about 1 1/2" lower where the top of the post tapers.

I like the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By CliffordK

Before you try the lye, you need to verify what...

Before you try the lye, you need to verify what type of metal the seatpost is.

My guess is that you have a chrome steel seatpost similar to this, and lye won't help. Unless you tried electrolytic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By Jeff Neese

I understand. But what if it doesn't work and...

I understand. But what if it doesn't work and the seat post won't move? Or what if the toggle bolt breaks? There's no way to get it back out. You could back out the threaded rod but there's no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By squirtdad

looking at the picture..... no access to put any...

looking at the picture..... no access to put any thing in from the bottom to catch the lip of the post.

speculation here, but probably it did not slip down, but was forced down when another...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By Mr. 66

Some threaded rod, some nuts and washers, a...

Some threaded rod, some nuts and washers, a socket, a small flat, perhaps could fashion up a removal device.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By Mad Honk

To clean the seat tube I use a bit of sand paper...

To clean the seat tube I use a bit of sand paper wound around a dowel. You can get a dowel about 1/2inch or even 3/8inch and cut a slit in the dowel that you can thread the sandpaper into. Build up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By squirtdad

there is always the lye thing ...

there is always the lye thing

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1152417-stuck-seat-post-lye-your-way-out.html
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By Iride01

The problem for any tool that expands or wedges...

The problem for any tool that expands or wedges inside the seat post is that it will expand the seat post a little wedging even more in the seat tube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By RobertUI

If you got a big fender washer (big enough to sit...

If you got a big fender washer (big enough to sit on top of the seat tube) you could actually use the toggle and threaded rod to back the seat post out of the frame (or at least to the top of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By dedhed

Along those lines you could probably drill & tap...

Along those lines you could probably drill & tap the handle of an internal pipe wrench for some all thread as well.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By MudPie

Wow, this sounds like a neat challenge! People...

Wow, this sounds like a neat challenge! People who work in the well drilling field have various ideas and fishing tools to extract broken vertical pipe to recover.

My idea involves a tool that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By grizzly59

Maybe these- ...

Maybe these-

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-NA-in-Removal-tool/1002599840

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Removal-Tool/1002633308
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 07:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By Jeff Neese

The problem with that is that if it doesn't work,...

The problem with that is that if it doesn't work, there's no way to get the toggle bolt out. You'd have to back out the threaded rod and then you'd have the toggle bolt rattling around inside.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 06:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By rccardr

If, as you say, it isn’t stuck in there or...

If, as you say, it isn’t stuck in there or anything, have you tried turning the frame upside down and giving it a couple of good bumps on the floor?
Who knows, might just slide right out…
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 05:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By andrewclaus

If the seatpost is aluminum and the frame is...

If the seatpost is aluminum and the frame is steel, it might be one with the frame by now. Steel on steel you might have a chance with a robust pulling device. DOT 3 brake fluid is an excellent iron...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 05:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By dedhed

Toggle bolt and threaded rod. ...

Toggle bolt and threaded rod.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-21, 12:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By Geepig

If the stem is rusted in then getting anything in...

If the stem is rusted in then getting anything in there that is robust enough to pull the stem out could be difficult.

Is the hole into the BB big enough to fit a washer that will slide up inside...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By rosefarts

Would a star nut for a 1” threadless fork fit in...

Would a star nut for a 1” threadless fork fit in there? That with a very long bolt (metric all thread?) would probably give you enough to kludge a slide hammer from.

Are you sure it’s not a piece...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By due ruote

I ran into this once. The following only will...

I ran into this once. The following only will work if the BB is open to the seat tube. I assume it’s already been sprayed with a decent lube.
I ran a piece of all thread down through the post, put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By veganbikes

Have you seen my basement or living room? ...

Have you seen my basement or living room?

All the others who posted had some great suggestions maybe get something pretty rugged to hook to the bottom of the post and see if you can get it out....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By Mad Honk

If it slipped in there it should slip back out. ...

If it slipped in there it should slip back out. I would lube the inside of the seat tube with some oil and attempt to pull it back out with a piece of wire like a coat hanger. It may be an easy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-21, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By dedhed

While the fork doesn't look bent, something just...

While the fork doesn't look bent, something just looks wrong with it. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By 70sSanO

Will a quill wedge fit inside of it? Maybe a...

Will a quill wedge fit inside of it?

Maybe a pipe with the end tapered and some all thread. Washer and nut to secure it and a second washer/plate and nut at the end with a slide underneath.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By Iride01

Seat tube go into the BB shell or does it just...

Seat tube go into the BB shell or does it just sit on the BB shell? If it goes into, you might.... might find it easier to push the seat post into the BB shell and cut in sections. Other wise you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,444
Posted By krakhaus

Show us your Mondonico

As far as I know there isn't a Mondonico thread on here. I bought this frameset a few weeks ago, and since then I've set PR's on all 3 of my usual rides. My first ride was terrible, but after...
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