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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 641
Posted By Velo Mule

I have a Minoura truing stand. It is not bad,...

I have a Minoura truing stand. It is not bad, but not as stiff as a Park. I built and trued plenty of wheels on it. My next stand will be a Roger Musson design. I bought his book because it is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 641
Posted By Alan K

It is less stiff than Park tools pro version but...

It is less stiff than Park tools pro version but it is adequate enough, once adjusted properly. The gauges arms didn’t come with a hard plastic to protect rim surface. It’s not difficult to design...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 641
Posted By Garthr

I built some wheels with a Cyclepro like this...

I built some wheels with a Cyclepro like this that uses a very similar fork like holder for the hubs. While I had little experience at the time, I still have it and was playing around with recently...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By Camilo

Only one way to find out: try it. My guess is...

Only one way to find out: try it. My guess is that yes, it will work. I've gone up 2t (even 4t) with 8 and 9 speed Deore and Microshift RDs, but don't know if that specific one will work with your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By Arrowana

I've used similar derailleurs with 34t cogs and...

I've used similar derailleurs with 34t cogs and it often works, but not always. If it doesn't work even with the b-tension screw all the way in, replace the b-tension screw with a longer one and you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By Jeff Wills

I used several ‘90’s Shimano rear derailleurs...

I used several ‘90’s Shimano rear derailleurs with 34-tooth cogs over the years. They all worked fine. If anything you may have to tweak the B-tension screw.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-22, 02:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,277
Posted By verktyg

Rear Derailleur Capacities

DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK...and less than half of what you read....

Derailleur manufacture's published rear derailleur capacities that were CYA numbers for out of the box, plug and play...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,352
Posted By USAZorro

I was almost forced to go with the size a few...

I was almost forced to go with the size a few years back when I was putting this Clubman on the road. I built the wheels with CR-18's and put Col de la Vies on it. It rides pretty nicely

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,352
Posted By Velo Mule

Yes, I built my wife's Panasonic Mixte with them....

Yes, I built my wife's Panasonic Mixte with them. I think the size works well since I was starting with 630 (27"). I wanted something wider, softer and shorter than the 27" x 1-1/4" tires. This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-20, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,575
Posted By Miele Man

How heavy are you? An 8-speed freewheel is...

How heavy are you?

An 8-speed freewheel is most likely longer overall than a 7-speed on. Let me check my Sacks 8-speed corncob one to confirm that.

Yes an 8-speed freewheel is longer overall....
Forum: Touring
12-19-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,734
Posted By Tandem Tom

Simon , I have done that to three of my B17's!...

Simon ,
I have done that to three of my B17's! The cut out was a great improvement!
A guy from New Zealand sent me a template that I have on file.
If you are interested send me your email and I...
Forum: Touring
09-30-16, 08:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,819
Posted By kingston

Nobody has mentioned that cantis look cool and...

Nobody has mentioned that cantis look cool and v-brakes look stupid.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-12, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,670
Posted By ultraman6970

my opinion ok? they send you an ISO or and...

my opinion ok? they send you an ISO or and Italian headset not a jis. Shimano used to sell iso/italian headsets, Shimano had crownraces to mix and match stuff also so who knows what you got in there,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-06, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,816
Posted By Sheldon Brown

I built lots of wheels before I had a truing...

I built lots of wheels before I had a truing stand. It's a bit slower and less convenient, but you can build just as good a wheel that way.

Sheldon "A Poor Workman Blames His Tools" Brown
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