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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,822
Posted By 1989Pre

Your posts rock, man. Thank you for your...

Your posts rock, man. Thank you for your generosity and passion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,822
Posted By 1989Pre

I used to visit other sub-forums, but now, I just...

I used to visit other sub-forums, but now, I just go here. I've found the people in C&V to be nice, and that is important to me. Except for my M80, which I consider quasi-contemporary, all I ride is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By Maohaus

I am very interested in the Araya bicycles. Would...

I am very interested in the Araya bicycles. Would you be willing to share some more photos and information about your Araya? Would love to know the model, frame material, which bike shop from which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By Mr. 66

I think that fd has a cable stop. The housing is...

I think that fd has a cable stop. The housing is one more spot that may need lubricant.

Some of those old systems would use a lot of overhift and trim back into place. The last times I've had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By ehcoplex

I think the V-Compe FD is actually alloy body...

I think the V-Compe FD is actually alloy body with a steel cage. Maybe not high-end, but decently regarded- though the high-normal takes getting used to, and some folks don't like it. Albion , you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By ehcoplex

Hmm, could be. But could be a number of other...

Hmm, could be. But could be a number of other things, too. Old/worn chain can cause issues, too. This past summer I had a heck of a time getting the Simplex FD on my Pug to shift well and to not drop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By 52telecaster

I would also say the suntour mech is good stuff.

I would also say the suntour mech is good stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By alcjphil

From the angle of this photo it is difficult to...

From the angle of this photo it is difficult to tell if the derailleur is too high above the large chainring. I think it might be. A photo taken at the same level as the derailleur might show this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By panzerwagon

FD passes at least the eye test. Random ideas: ...

FD passes at least the eye test. Random ideas:
- From the marks on the seat-tube, it appears to have been installed differently in the past. Are you sure installation is correct? (a) clearance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By ehcoplex

I don't think you should give up on those Suntour...

I don't think you should give up on those Suntour mechs yet- they're pretty bulletproof and shouldn't be giving you so much trouble. That FD is 'high normal', which means the spring want's to pull it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,550
Posted By icemilkcoffee

4mm cable end caps: ...

4mm cable end caps:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/122884424525
(you have to select either 4mm or 5mm with the drop down box)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By cyclezen

Sorry to hear of the mishap. Given the timing...

Sorry to hear of the mishap.
Given the timing of your Post, it was current and during Monsoon season? It may not be the 'tire' which makes a difference. Rain, after long dry periods, mixes with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By rumrunn6

sorry to hear about her fall. hope she's OK. if...

sorry to hear about her fall. hope she's OK. if you like your tires, why not get her the same?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By Andy_K

I have a bike with the Vittoria Corsa Control...

I have a bike with the Vittoria Corsa Control tires, another bike with the TB14 rims, and a third bike with Sanshin-made Specialized hubs (probably furthest from equivalent to the OP's magic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By AngryScientist

Good question. Those H+Son rims use the plate...

Good question. Those H+Son rims use the plate over the valve hole as a counterweight to the rim weld which harkens back to the old days of the Ambrosio Nemesis, etc. A nice classic touch. Why would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By shoota

I'm curious why you'd want to use Schrader valves?

I'm curious why you'd want to use Schrader valves?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By seedsbelize2

I have a set of low flange Sunshine hube,...

I have a set of low flange Sunshine hube, awaiting a build. They were harvested from a 1980 Trek 414 with 27" rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By ehcoplex

I found the Musson book (available online here...

I found the Musson book (available online here (https://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php)) to be invaluable when I decided to learn how to build wheels last winter. And the DIY truing stand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-22, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By m.c.

That bike looks great.

That bike looks great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By beech333

It 's not hard. What helped me was having a known...

It 's not hard. What helped me was having a known good wheel to use as a reference.

I forgot to mention that I looked up directions from the Sheldon Brown site.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By stardognine

Good job! I thought of doing that, back when I...

Good job! I thought of doing that, back when I had a set of those sweet Sunshine hubs (forget which model now), but the cost is somewhat prohibitive. 😟 Maybe I need to learn wheel building? 🤔😁
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By thinktubes

Love Sunshine stuff. Nice build!

Love Sunshine stuff. Nice build!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By C9H13N

You’ll have to be more specific about what sort...

You’ll have to be more specific about what sort of bag you want.

I have a brown tool roll made by EH Works, a one woman outfit here in Seattle.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By Charles Wahl

I have a couple of the Acorn under-saddle bags,...

I have a couple of the Acorn under-saddle bags, in a nice brown (Ranger Tan, waxed) color. It's a model they don't list anymore, the "medium large saddlebag" that is between the medium and large...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By jamesdak

Maybe check out this sellers bags on Ebay. I've...

Maybe check out this sellers bags on Ebay. I've got one on my 3 speed Guv'nor and it seems nice for the price he charges.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By jrg1244

Another quick recommendation - I’ve been shocked...

Another quick recommendation - I’ve been shocked by the quality of a “Tourbon” bag that I bought off EBay. I paid maybe $25 for it and it’s a very nice bag, excellent size for me. The company offers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By tyrion

https://velo-orange.com/collections/bags/products/...

https://velo-orange.com/collections/bags/products/day-tripper-saddle-bag?variant=33683662635145...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By tricky

Bit of a darker brown, but I found this on Etsy...

Bit of a darker brown, but I found this on Etsy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By polymorphself

RuthWorks, Swift Industries and Acorn are my...

RuthWorks, Swift Industries and Acorn are my favorite with brown options available. For that bike I'd go with the Acorn Large Saddlebag.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By nlerner

https://acorn-bag.myshopify.com/

https://acorn-bag.myshopify.com/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By smd4

Yes, there seem to be a lot of nice leather ones...

Yes, there seem to be a lot of nice leather ones that would compliment the era of the bike.

Very nice bike, by the way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By rccardr

Google 'brown bike saddle bag'. You will be...

Google 'brown bike saddle bag'.
You will be surprised at how many there are out there.
Swift makes some nice ones, as does EVOC.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-21, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,655
Posted By Lakerat

I bought a new silver Centurian Super LeMans in...

I bought a new silver Centurian Super LeMans in 1976. Got a rear derail upgrade to the then new Cyclone derail when I bought it. Rode the heck out of it, and it won a campus relay race twice, with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-21, 06:06 AM
Replies: 9,813
Views: 382,573
Posted By BillyD

Addiction 2021.2

Spring is here.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1504x1000/dsc_0082_29dba3160738ea6c30f1a72fde2b2835d4e29ee3.jpeg


Your mileage may vary.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By verktyg

Shimano Twist Tooth Uniglide Sprockets

The Original Subject was in reference to "Twist Tooth" freewheels. They were a Shimano design not Suntour.

Shimano introduce their Twist Tooth profile sprockets for freewheels and cassettes in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-21, 06:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Yikes. Listen to that good woman. I'd still be...

Yikes. Listen to that good woman. I'd still be inclined to think it is a spoke/rim issue rather than the hub.

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By CroMo Mike

I'd post a picture but the freewheel is on a bike...

I'd post a picture but the freewheel is on a bike and pretty dirty right now, so the pic wouldn't show well. The teeth look exactly like those on the next to the smallest on the Shimano you posted. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By CroMo Mike

I had the same clicking problem with a couple of...

I had the same clicking problem with a couple of SunTour freewheels and eventually deduced (without taking them apart) that they were rocking on the pawls. Funny to see that Sheldon and I were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-21, 07:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By Moe Zhoost

First: I think your freewheel looks fine. They...

First: I think your freewheel looks fine. They all wobble a bit so that doesn't concern me. It's great that you want to spend some time with this - we all learn a lot by messing about with things....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-21, 06:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

Albion just to clarify, the Blue Loctite is used...

Albion just to clarify, the Blue Loctite is used on the outer bearing race/retaining ring threads, which hold the outer freewheel body and the inner body together. The "cone and locknut" are usually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By pastorbobnlnh

I just completed a quick read and scan of this...

I just completed a quick read and scan of this thread, so I might have missed someone else mentioning that a Suntour Perfect 6 speed could be either Ultra (or narrow) spacing or normal spacing. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By repechage

“Once a revolution click” if a pedal...

“Once a revolution click”
if a pedal revolution, that points crank it pedal, or like Kevin had, chainring bolt. The front was there the backside was missing! Unusual.
upon inspection the other 5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By bikeaddiction1

I agree that the axle can't be broken, but the...

I agree that the axle can't be broken, but the hub itself can be bent at the freehub threads in a hard hit, just enough so the freehub wobbles but it wold never touch the axle. I have also seen bent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By woodcraft

As Johno59 says above, freewheels wobble, and no...

As Johno59 says above, freewheels wobble, and no doubt yours always wobbled, so I would look elsewhere for the noise,

and leave the freewheel alone- it looks barely worn.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 03:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By Johno59

Are you using an indexed shifter (it clicks into...

Are you using an indexed shifter (it clicks into each selected gear) or a friction shifter (you feel where it goes until the chain is in the right gear). Many old school shifters allow for both....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 02:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By oneclick

If you (or others) do not already know - an...

If you (or others) do not already know -

an insufficiently tightened cone/locknut pair on the drive side can loosen, and the cone will precess inward.

The first symptom is tight bearings.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By bikeaddiction1

In my experience, when the entire freewheel...

In my experience, when the entire freewheel cluster is wobbling back and forth with each revolution it is the wheel hub that is the problem. One of the issues with freewheels (verses freehub and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By gaucho777

I agree that the freewheel does not appear to be...

I agree that the freewheel does not appear to be worn very much at all. The edges still look sharp and the shape of the curve between the teeth looks uniform (they start to look like shark fins with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By clubman

It doesn't look worn at all but the wear patterns...

It doesn't look worn at all but the wear patterns are so different from modern bevelled teeth. Your third largest cog (21?) shows roller wear in the valleys of the cogs but little side wear across...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 06:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,857
Posted By noobinsf

If you don't use the 30-tooth very much, you'll...

If you don't use the 30-tooth very much, you'll have good luck with Sunrace freewheels, which come as 14-28 or 13-28:

https://www.sunrace.com/en/products/detail/mfr2a
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