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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By SirMike1983

Given Schwinn's high volume, they were able to...

Given Schwinn's high volume, they were able to dictate, to some degree, what Sturmey was producing. Schwinn did use some SW hubs along with AW hubs (I removed a SW from my 1957 Traveler and put on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,039
Posted By 3alarmer

...all the ones I've seen here, near the San...

...all the ones I've seen here, near the San Francisco bay area, were sold at Bicycle Odyssey in Sausalito. They've all had a variety of components, on them, some high end, some mid level. So I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,039
Posted By gazman22

Ron Cooper Garage Find

Bought this bike today. Paint is very good less a few chips and spots of rust. Nice fade paint job to the stays. Very understated "C" mini-head badge. Full Campy with Racing triple and Chorus brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 05:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,672
Posted By Seanaus

The label is in the correct direction, it's the...

The label is in the correct direction, it's the wheel that's in the wrong country :lol: That be the way we run them in Australia :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By oldspokes

The biggest drawback to the Schwinn design wise...

The biggest drawback to the Schwinn design wise to me is the one piece crank, but its not a deal breaker. I put a ton of miles on an old Schwinn Varsity back when i was young with no issues but when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,063
Posted By juvela

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,985
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Bike maintenance is far more about doing the work...

Bike maintenance is far more about doing the work than what lube is used. Andy
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 983
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

If the chips are only the top coat (what most...

If the chips are only the top coat (what most would call paint) coming off and there's no "structural depth" to them I would have no issues with just continuing to ride the bike.

Has the OP read...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By olddurace82

Thanks for the response. Yes the gray line which...

Thanks for the response. Yes the gray line which leads into the black, then at the point where the carbon and aluminum meet, Off to the Trek dealer to have a professional look.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,328
Posted By dedhed

https://www.parktool.com/assets/img/product/_produ...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-22, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 500
Posted By southpier

i've got my fingers crossed. the chainrings shift...

i've got my fingers crossed. the chainrings shift no problem (on the stand) and thursday's predicted rain will give me time to get the rear derailleur's cable connected and given a few spins. if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By gster

The first one's always free. That's how they...

The first one's always free.
That's how they hook you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By hihik

If I bring another bike home I’m afraid I will be...

If I bring another bike home I’m afraid I will be declared mentally unfit by my wife :D I don’t really need another bike, I don’t even want one at this point. I have to finish restoring the mountain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 06:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By hihik

What?! Was I supposed to just leave it on the...

What?! Was I supposed to just leave it on the curb?? Bike number 3 in as many months :(

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-21, 06:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,770
Posted By Crankycrank

Yes, the bolt is too long as it can't tighten up...

Yes, the bolt is too long as it can't tighten up any more. You can file away some of the length of the female side and if the male threads end up bottoming out on the female threads just cut or file...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,770
Posted By MudPie

Is the bolt bottoming out against itself as you...

Is the bolt bottoming out against itself as you tighten it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,770
Posted By tough_boots

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 11:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,770
Posted By mdarnton

I had a seatpost reflector on my bike that I...

I had a seatpost reflector on my bike that I pulled down as a stop to keep the post from going in farther. Worked perfectly. You can even take off the reflector, if you like.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
Posted By Rolla

Straddle the bike with your feet on the ground,...

Straddle the bike with your feet on the ground, squeeze the front brake lever, and rock the bike forward and back.

1. Does the front end make noise? If so, probably a loose headset.

2. If you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By bazil4696

1952 Claud Butler Tandem

I have been an enthusiastic fan of vintage 3 speeds for a long time and have had many versions pass through my hands. Mostly Raleighs and their offspring, such as Eaton's Gliders, but I always...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,283
Posted By 70sSanO

I think that somewhere in this thread the OP...

I think that somewhere in this thread the OP states that he is able to mount the tire, although it is very difficult.

His concern is not mounting it at home, but have to fix a flat on the road and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,283
Posted By cxwrench

Carbon doesn't have the rate of thermal...

Carbon doesn't have the rate of thermal expansion/contraction you think it does. Not even close. It's one of the lowest of any material in the world.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By Retro Grouch

Doesn't take much of a gap. The way it shows up...

Doesn't take much of a gap. The way it shows up is semi-frequent rim side inner tube punctures. Your new tube may puncture right away but it more likely will wait until you are 30 miles from home.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-21, 05:44 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,283
Posted By Drew Eckhardt

Swap your rim tape for two wraps of 1 mil Kapton...

Swap your rim tape for two wraps of 1 mil Kapton tape (5/8" or 16mm for traditional rims, 3/4" or 19mm wide), totaling just 0.005" thick versus .020" for Velox and .010" "thin" rim strips/two wraps...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,283
Posted By Broctoon

I thought I knew all the tricks too, until some...

I thought I knew all the tricks too, until some really tight tire/rim combinations kicked my butt.

I was afraid with some of these I’d never be able to fix a puncture on the road.

Here’s...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-20, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,206
Posted By ARider2

Miradaman, if your old MTB has a 7 speed 14-34t...

Miradaman, if your old MTB has a 7 speed 14-34t freewheel and your chain is due for replacement anyway you might want to replace the chain and freewheel because the latest Shimano 7 speed freewheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,541
Posted By alcjphil

If the bike has a replacement fork, the only way...

If the bike has a replacement fork, the only way to be sure of the headset specifications would be to do what you have done, taking measurements.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,541
Posted By JohnDThompson

That's JIS spec. Have you measured the ID of the...

That's JIS spec. Have you measured the ID of the crown race? is it also JIS (27.0mm) and not ISO (26.4mm)?

JIS headsets are readily available. You need to find a replacement headset with the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,371
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Is the axle in the hub still or did you remove it...

Is the axle in the hub still or did you remove it and the bearings? Did you dry out the FH body completely or is there still some liquid acetone in there?

Set the wheel on it's LH side. Place some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By GamblerGORD53

My dad wore out his SS Rudge ring and cog plenty,...

My dad wore out his SS Rudge ring and cog plenty, took 60+ years. LOL He was a GM mechanic, but refused to spend money on his/ mine old bike. We got the bike in 1968 when it was 10 or 20 years old....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-20, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By Gresp15C

In addition to the above, I've noticed that the...

In addition to the above, I've noticed that the older 1/8" Sturmey cogs last a long time. I've never seen one with the familiar "shark tooth" wear pattern. Besides being wider, I think the old ones...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-20, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By sweeks

While you're replacing the chain, check the...

While you're replacing the chain, check the sprockets for excessive wear. If the chain is that worn, it's possible (even probable) that the rear sprocket and maybe the chainring are badly worn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-20, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Why rarely ride it?? If it's because of cotter...

Why rarely ride it?? If it's because of cotter cranks and or goofy rim-pull brakes, I can see that. When windy, just go crosswind.
I'm not afraid to ride my bought in 2017, 1973 CCM, city or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Chains on 1/8" single speed, coaster brake, igh...

Chains on 1/8" single speed, coaster brake, igh bikes last far longer then on der. equipped bikes for a few reasons. The wider tooth face and chain roller/pin makes for greater surface area accepting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-20, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By Kovkov

Yes it‘s the same pitch and yes replace it with a...

Yes it‘s the same pitch and yes replace it with a single speed chain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,691
Posted By Murray Missile

Dented head tube fix.

I won't bore you with the whole story but I had a NOS tandem frame with a dented head tube from shipping damage that I managed to salvage. I found a hardened steel ironworker's drift punch that had...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-03-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 20,554
Posted By nomadmax

Maybe the husband giving the gift of an exercise...

Maybe the husband giving the gift of an exercise bike wanted his wife to have a better life thru fitness; possibly even join him in an activity he loves almost as much as he loves her. Many times,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-17, 03:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 24,929
Posted By Rick Imby

I had an upholstery shop build a cordura bag for...

I had an upholstery shop build a cordura bag for my Dahon. I lined the bag with a cut up mattress topper (looks like an egg carton). I remove the derailleur and pedals---I hate folding pedals---and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-06, 05:20 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 22,243
Posted By top506

A hammer and a small punch set in one of the...

A hammer and a small punch set in one of the notches should tap it loose enough to unscrew.
If you're a barbarian a big pair of channel locks will work, too.:D
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